Opportunities Spring 2013 A DO-IT Publication; Seattle Central Community College Edition Dear Student, You are receiving this correspondence from Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) Disability Support Services in partnership with the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Center. The purpose is to inform you about many opportunities that are available to you. We invite you to review these opportunities and participate in activities that interest you. On page two, you will find information about Science and Math at SCCC and AccessSTEM & SCCC Events. Page three discusses the SCCC Transfer Center, the University of Washington, and a new Scholarship Website. Page four has information about Academic Coaching, a Student Veterans Association, Disability Support Services, a Scholarship Opportunity, and DO-IT. SCCC and DO-IT staff wish you a successful college experience. Sincerely, Sheryl Burgstahler Founder and Director, DO-IT University of Washington, Box 354842 Seattle, WA 98195-4842 Al Souma Counselor, Disability Support Services Seattle Central Community College 1701 Broadway Rm BE1112 Seattle, WA 98122 Join Projects for Students Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Fields Funded by the National Science Foundation, the AccessSTEM and AccessComputing projects are recruiting students in STEM fields such as the sciences, math, computing, engineering, psychology and many other social science disciplines. Tutors - Get help finding STEM tutors when struggling in a class. Academic Coaching - Receive individualized services. See page three for more details. Internships - Receive assistance finding and applying for great internships. Career Building - Learn about careers, resumes, job fairs, and networking. Mentoring - Get support from other students, faculty, staff, and professionals. Free USB Flash Drive - Given to new AccessSTEM students. Get yours today! For more information about AccessSTEM and AccessComputing, contact Tami Tidwell at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or tamitha@uw.edu. Student applications are located at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/team_app.html and www.uw.edu/accesscomputing/team_app.html, respectively. AccessSTEM Activities & SCCC Events Watch for other upcoming AccessSTEM activities at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/stem_events.html. Seattle Central Spring Transfer Fair Tuesday, April 10, 2013, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Come to the Spring Transfer Fair in the Broadway Building Main Hallway to learn about transferring to four-year universities. Students will be able to meet with advisors and discuss their academic goals. For more information, visit sites.google.com/site/baccctc/transfer-fair-rsvp/seattle-central-spring-fair-rsvp and make sure to RSVP. CSNE Summer Research Experience for Veterans Program June 17-August 23, 2013 Application deadline: April 1, 2013. The University of Washington Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (CSNE) will sponsor a summer research program for veterans on the university's Seattle campus. Participants will work on ongoing research projects with investigators and will have the opportunity to take part in training sessions designed to provide the undergraduate scientist with solid critical thinking and communication skills that will serve as a foundation for future study. For ten weeks, participants work in the laboratory of a CSNE researcher and are mentored by a graduate student, a post-doctoral trainee, and a professor. Participants work with their teams on projects with defined goals that have been approved by the CSNE and have a significant interdisciplinary component. For more information, visit www.csne-erc.org/research-experience-veterans. Pizza and Networking Night Friday, May 17, 2013, 6-9 p.m. Mark your calendars for the upcoming spring pizza gathering, hosted at the University of Washington. Please RSVP to Tami Tidwell at tamitha@uw.edu or call 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY). When you RSVP, please let us know if you have any food restrictions, accommodation requests, or need parking for an over-height accessible vehicle. Forest Service Seeking Students for a Career Experience Program The U.S. Forest Service's Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) combines a student's academic studies with paid on-the-job training and work experiences in preparation for a permanent career. Students must be in a degree program directly related to Forest Service positions. For more information browse: www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/scep.html or contact David Gross, Oregon and Washington Recruiter, at 514-467-5104 or dgross@fs.fed.us. Learning Math Strategies Course Spring 2013, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00-11:50 a.m. This Spring Quarter, join instructor Al Souma for a two-credit math strategies course. This course will provide an opportunity for you to learn various strategies for test-taking, anxiety reduction, managing your time, and other skills. You will apply these skills as you progress in the linked MATH 081 course: MATH 081 section 02 Item #1244. Check out the course catalog for more information: seattlecolleges.edu/catalog/. $100 for REFERRING A FRIEND: AccessSTEM is currently offering $100 for SCCC students that successfully recruit someone into the program. On the application, have them write your name in the blank "Where did you hear about AccessSTEM?" Meet the new AccessSTEM and Vet Corps Liaison at SCCC! Location: North Plaza, room 126E Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Chanan Suarez, the liaison for AccessSTEM and Vet Corps, has an office on the SCCC campus. Chanan will be transferring to Western Washington University in the Fall, where he will be studying Education. He is an advocate for veteran and disability rights and likes to do outdoor activities like hiking. For more information about AccessSTEM and Vet Corps, please drop by Chanan's office any day of the week. You can reach him at chanan.suarez@gmail.com. Student Veterans Association This student run organization focuses on the needs of student veterans, creating a support network that helps ease the transition from soldier to student. For information, contact Lori Miller at lmiller@sccd.ctc.edu. SCCC Disability Support Services Spring hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: BE1112 Phone 206-934-4183 (voice/TTY) The role of the Disability Support Services Office (DSS) is to provide accommodations to persons with documented disabilities. DSS offers consultation to faculty, staff, and classified employees of the college for the purpose of designing accommodations that provide equal access to all. This is carried out within the overall goals and mission of Seattle Central Community College, Seattle Community College District's Policy, and Procedure 387: Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. For more information, visit the DSS website at www.seattlecentral.edu/disability-support/. Academic Coaching Hi! My name is Penny Hinke and I'm an academic coach. "A what?" you say. An academic coach works one-on-one with students to help them develop strategies that enable them to achieve their academic goals and succeed at college. I've worked with college students with disabilities for over ten years, and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with AccessSTEM students here at DO-IT. As a coach, I work on building the confidence, motivation, self-belief, and self-advocacy of my students. Some of the study skills strategies we work on include time management, organization, note taking, academic writing, and test preparation. But that's not all! Since every student is different, every coaching relationship is tailored to the goals, strengths, and challenges of each student. I've also helped students prepare their resumes and cover letters for internships, develop strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety, and clarify their goals for the future. Coaching sessions are an hour long and are available on Mondays by appointment in the Support Services Office at Seattle Central Community College, or by appointment at the University of Washington on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, contact me at hinkep@uw.edu, or call me at 206-543-9150. I'd love to hear from you! College Funding: Upcoming Scholarships Website Check out the exciting new page that contains scholarships for all types of students, disabilities, and interests! Using an interactive sorting tool, you can filter scholarships by disability. Information includes scholarship name, deadline, description, eligibility, and links to individual sponsors. Over sixty scholarships are included. To see this page in action, visit www.uw.edu/doit/Student/scholarships.html. Send suggestions for scholarships that benefit students with disabilities to Sean Marihugh at marihs@uw.edu. Science and Math at SCCC For more information, visit seattlecentral.edu/lsci-math/ Academic Counseling, SAM110 The Science and Math Division's academic counselor is available to answer questions about your academic endeavors. If you have difficulties with your studies, for whatever reason, or questions or concerns, he is available to assist you in SAM110. Science and Math Learning Center, SAM100 Get help with your coursework in math, chemistry, physics, and other sciences. This is a great place to do your homework and prepare for exams or quizzes, because you can ask questions and get help as you progress! Math Path, SAM102 Conquer your precollege math and get your homework done in a fun, supportive environment with math faculty, peer tutors, and classmates. If you are enrolled in Math081, 084, 085, or 098, come study with us! College Wide Tutoring, BE2103 For extended, one-on-one help with your coursework (in a variety of subjects), make an appointment with a tutor. Follow DO-IT on Facebook & Twitter!Join our DO-IT Friends group on Facebook or follow us on Twitter! Facebook: ow.ly/hYm50 Twitter: @doituw About this Publication This newsletter is published by DO-IT for Seattle Central Community College students. It is printed periodically. An online version is available at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/articles?335. To be notified of future events, submit program inquiries, or make newsletter content suggestions, contact Tami Tidwell at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or tamitha@uw.edu. DO-IT University of Washington Sheryl Burgstahler, Founder and Director Scott Bellman, Program Manager Tami Tidwell, Project Coordinator Debra Zawada, Project Coordinator Box 354842 Seattle, WA 98195-4842 206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY) doit@uw.edu, www.uw.edu/doit/ Acknowledgement This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant #HRD-0833504. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Copyright (c) 2013, University of Washington. Permission is granted to copy these materials for educational, noncommercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged. University of Washington College of Engineering UW Information Technology College of Education Spring 2013