Archives for October 2014

October 28, 2014, Filed Under: Uncategorized

Research or Conference Travel Scholarships Available

The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce a fall application for Research or Conference Travel scholarships, which will be awarded to select UT undergraduates to help them pursue research beyond Austin or present their work at a conference. If you have already traveled to attend a conference or to conduct research in the 2014-2015 school year, or plan to do so, we invite you to submit an application. Students must have a confirmation of conference acceptance or research participation in order to be awarded funding.

In previous years, we have made a call for applications in the spring. This year, we are opening an additional round of applications in the fall as well. Scholarships awarded through this opportunity typically range between $250 and $500, and we expect to award approximately 10 scholarships this year. Some preference will be shown to students who do not have alternative sources of funding available to them.

The fall application deadline for our Research or Conference Travel scholarship is Friday, November 21, 2014.

October 28, 2014, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

UT’s Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life Seeks Student Technician

The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, an organized research unit in the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin, seeks a 10‐19 hours/week student technician.

The Annette Strauss Institute’s mission is to understand and overcome the obstacles to civic engagement through research, education, and training. The student tech will help support the Institute’s public engagement trainings, educational outreach programs, seminars, and events.

Position Available: Undergraduate or graduate student technician with the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life
Hours/week: Up to 19 hours/week
Compensation: $12 to $13 per hour, depending on experience
Period of Appointment: ASAP through 1/15/15 with the possibility of continuation through 5/31/2015
Location: Moody College of Communication CMA building, 2504A Whitis Avenue, Suite 7.146
Duties:
1. Clerical Assistance. Provide administrative support of the Institute’s public engagement
trainings, educational outreach programs, seminars, and events.
2. Event Planning. Assist with special event planning, event preparation, and execution; and,
3. Other Duties. Assist staff on various other projects and/or research for the Institute, as
needed and directed.

Qualifications:
‐ Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including writing to deadline and for a
variety of audiences.
‐ An articulated belief in the Strauss Institute mission and an interest in civic life.
‐ Applicants must be personable, well‐organized, resourceful and persistent, and should be able
to take initiative, work with limited supervision, and to provide quick response.
‐ Previous work in an educational, political, or non‐profit setting is a plus, as is demonstrated
experience managing projects.

TO APPLY: Email your resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in the opportunity, in
our mission and how your skills are a match for the position to emily.einsohn@austin.utexas.edu as
soon as possible and no later than November 5, 2014.