April SMaRT Scholar meeting - The final meeting of the semester will be at 11:10AM on April 30th in College

Center 117 ( Keystone 130A for Monroe). Meetings are mandatory. If you miss without prior notice, you’ll

jeopardize receiving continued funding through the SMaRT Scholars grant. If you have

a conflict, contact Prof. Ebersole, (debersole@northampton.edu ) .

Text Message alerts –we will be testing out text message alerts to remind you of meetings & important deadlines. Email Christina (cturissini@northampton.edu) asap to provide your cell phone number and service provider.

Make-up option/event – All scholars are strongly encouraged to attend the talk by Eugene Fiorini on April 23rd from 11 – 12:15. The talk will be held in the Lipkin Theater in Kopecek Hall with videoconferencing to Keystone Hall 202 in Monroe. There will be time for questions for participants at both locations. The title of the talk is: CrIME: Criminal Investigation through Mathematical Examination. This talk can be used as a make-up for a missed seminar. Simply send Dennis Ebersole a one-page response paper about what you learned from attending the talk. This talk should be especially interesting to biology majors, since Gene is also deeply involved with Mathematical Biology.

Scholarship for IUP If you are considering transferring to IUP next Fall for an Applied Mathematics degree, consider filling out this scholarship application:

www.iup.edu/math/scholarships Scholarship for Immaculata University - If you are considering transferring to Immaculata for Biology, Chemistry, or Computer Science next Fall, consider filling out their STEM scholarship application. It’s a rolling application so as long as you meet their criteria, you will be given this scholarship on a first come, first serve basis. Go here (http://www.immaculata.edu/stemscholars) for more information and to access their application. Eligible students may earn additional institutional scholarships as well. Current scholarship recipients are receiving an average total of $21,000 per year.

Summer 2015 Course Registration began 11/10/14. This is an option for you to stay

on track or get ahead. The SMaRT Scholarship does not fund Summer courses. Note that these courses are a shorter duration than in a Fall/Spring semester. More material

is covered in less weeks and you’ll meet more frequently during the week. For that reason,

discuss your plans with your advisor or Christina

(cturissini@northampton.edu) regarding the amount of courses you’d want to attempt in the summer session(s).

Fall 2015 Course Registration began to open up last week. You must meet with your advisor & get

clearance before you can register.

Are you seeking tutoring? To access our Learning Center’s tutoring schedules and online tutoring

appointment request forms, click here: http://bit.ly/1D0Z9lh

Job and Internship seekers should mark their calendars for some Spring Career Fairs and workshops coming up:

Career Fair Prep Workshop 11am-noon 4/15 (CC290)

Career Fairs:

Tues. 4/14 – Tech & Manufacturing Job Fair (Alumni Hall 130 A-D) 11 am – 3 pm http://bit.ly/17g4fzq

Thurs. 4/16 – Bethlehem. Spring Career

Fair (Laub Lounge) 10 am – 3:00 pm http://bit.ly/1BEgIWH

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC.’S BARTONSVILLE LOCATION.

If interested, contact Operations Manager, Christine Pechacek

(Christine.Pechacek@microbac.com; 717.651.9700).

TITLE: Field Technician I / Courier POSITION OVERVIEW: Working under the direction of the Field Service Manager, Field Technicians / Couriers support the overall operation of the laboratory by ensuring samples are picked up, stored and delivered to the designated laboratory location in an efficient and timely manner while following all established SOP’s and safety guidelines. MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Safely and efficiently operate a company vehicle to drive to and from client locations for the purposes of retrieving samples and deliver them to the laboratory.

Promote the Company’s brand through professional interactions with clients and observable safe driving practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Sample pick-up on a planned schedule according to customer requirements.

Maintain storage of samples in accordance with established SOP’s.

Ensure legal documentation is complete and accurate (i.e.; Chain of Custody Forms).

Maintain regular communication with internal management regarding samples, schedules, customer requirements, problems, delays, and/or complaints.

Observe all applicable roadway laws.

Maintain the cleanliness of the Company vehicle.

Maintain accurate logs, records and other documentation as required.

Prepare sample containers to be delivered and used by customers to collect samples.

Ensure samples are appropriate labeled and assist with sample log-in efforts.

May perform basic, entry level sample collection activities.

Provide technical assistance to customers within realm of capabilities; or refer to senior management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Job Requirements:

Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

Above average attention to detail.

Good verbal communication skills.

Ability to operate a Company vehicle and observe all applicable safety protocols and laws.

Clean driving record (over previous 36 months). Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may also be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job, incumbent is regularly required approximately 70% of the time, to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls. Position requires approximately 40% of the time, standing, sitting, walking and reaching with hands and/or arms, talking clearly and/or hearing and understanding. Position often requires approximately 40% of the time, climbing, balancing, stooping or kneeling and lifting 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.