Month: October 2019

Research Assistantship: Integrating Genomic Technologies for Disease Diagnosis with Hayk Barseghyan

General News, Research Assistant Opportunity

Looking to gain experience in the research process? Knowledgeable about data science, computer science, or genetics? Check out this research assistantship posting!

Professor: Hayk Barseghyan

Department: Center for Genetic Medicine Research

Title: Integrating Genomic Technologies for Disease Diagnosis

Description: We need motivated undergraduate researchers who are interested
in working on various computational biology projects.
Optical Mapping
a.      Development of an annotation package for structural variants in R
(nanotatoR).
b.      Aesthetically pleasant User Interface (UI) development.
c.      Epigenetic level R package to ascertain methylation levels in optically
mapped datasets.

Short/Long Read Sequencing
d.      Genome assembly with long and short read techniques.
e.      Developing algorithms to combine both of the techniques.
f.      Developing methods in tuning up performance of long read assemblers.

Duties: A Junior or Senior in a Computer Science, Data Science, or Genetics
major. We recommend that you have a background in genetics or introductory
classes in molecular biology.

Recommended Knowledge:
1)      Programming Language:  Java or C++ (Familiar)
2)      Scripting language: Python or R (Good)
3)      Web development: Perl CGI or html or any other open source tool for UI development (Familiar)
4)      Database: Microsoft SQL (Familiar)
5)     Operating system: Linux (Familiar)

We are looking for multiple students. If you are proficient in at least one
of these please contact us.

Time commitment: 7-9 hours per week (average)

Credit hour option*: 3

Number of openings: 4

Submit Cover Letter/Resume to: hbarseghyann@gwu.edu

*If credit is sought, all registration deadlines and requirements must be
met.  Students selected to be research assistants should contact Brianna
Crayton (bcrayton@gwu.edu) whether they intend to pursue credit or not.

UHP Brunchsgiving

General News
Feast with us!!

Do you like free food? Of course you like free food! Join student staff member Ronnie and come by the townhouse on Sunday, November 10, from 10am-2pm to eat some free brunch food and play some board games with the UHP community. RSVP at the Facebook event here. Hope to see you all there!

TechExpo Top Secret Hiring Event

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Interview for this job and discover new career opportunities at the upcoming TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Event and Networking Reception:
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tysons Corner Marriott
8028 Leesburg Pike
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Register: https://techexpousa.com/event/te-111319/
Secret Clearance or above is REQUIRED to attend this event
We encourage you to share this information with your network of security-cleared professionals that are qualified to attend.
Companies Participating on November 13th Include (Partial List):
Azimuth Corporation
Datrose Inc.
DynCorp International
IntelligenceCareers
Leidos
OBXtek Inc.
RGServices Corporation
Unissant
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory / US NRL
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Hundreds of Job Opportunities are available including S​ecurity Analyst, Systems Integrator, Network Engineer, Security Architect, Security/IT Director, Systems Administrator, Network Architect, Forensics Investigator, Auditor, Systems Engineer, S​oftware Developer, Java Developer, Linguists, Software Engineer​ ​and many more.
If you are unable to attend, you may still submit your resume for employers to review by registering for the event on TechExpoUSA.com.
For details and to view all upcoming hiring events visit https://techexpousa.com/event/te-111319/
Feel free to contact us with any questions at 212.655.4505 ext. 230 / Samantha@TechExpoUSA.com

Opportunities with CUFR Workshop Series

Featured, General News

Join the UHP and the Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research for a workshop series showcasing all the different opportunities for undergraduate fellowships and independent research that lie before you as a GW Student. Both sessions will be held in the Honors Townhouse Club Room, 714 21st St NW. A light dinner will be served along with the event. Sign up for either session (or both of them!) here.

Session 1 (November 7, 5-7 PM):

In the first session, we will discuss the opportunities that exist for you during your time as a student here, like different avenues for funding available for independent research projects and the chance to get to know faculty in a unique way through research assistantships.

Session 2 (November 14, 5-7 PM):

In the second session, we will discuss the opportunities that exist for you after your time as a student. Fellowships, graduate school funding, and post-grad research are all part of the contemporary academic experience – let us help you navigate all of those complexities!

Food for Thought with Prof. Arun Malik

Featured, General News
Professor Arun Malik and the city of Quito

Our second Food for Thought of the semester will be Friday, November 8, from 12-1pm. Professor Arun Malik, one of our Faculty Fellows who is teaching Natural Resources and Environmental Economics with us this semester, will be discussing his research on traffic congestion and air pollution in Quito, Ecuador. Reserve a spot for yourself here, and read more about the talk below:

Controlling Traffic Congestion and Air Pollution in Developing Countries: Policies and Pitfalls

Driving restrictions based on a vehicle’s license plate number are widely used in cities of the developing world to control traffic congestion and air pollution. In 2010, Quito, Ecuador joined the long list of cities that employ driving restrictions.  The results of research into Quito’s program will be presented. Quito’s program, unlike a number of others, appears to have been successful in reducing congestion and air pollution, but it has also resulted in an unanticipated increase in crime. 

#HonorsProblems: Navigating The Impostor-Syndrome Horror of Honors Classroom Discussion

General News, Student Peer Advisors, Student Voices
Peer Advisor Natalie Stands in front of a pillar

Academic terror.  Sheer intimidation.  My first day of Origins, I considered dropping out of the University Honors Program.  Was I smart enough to be here? Could I get high enough grades? Could I contribute thoughtfully to discussion? These were the doubts rushing through my mind.  

I was surrounded by brilliant peers discussing their desire to be the next generation of philosophers.  The professor asked weighty philosophical questions, and the students had profound thoughts on modernity, philosophy, and society.  

I had never read an original philosophical text in my life.  

Though only a few semesters ago, I was misguided in my intimidation.  After becoming more immersed in the UHP community, I am now able to recognize the importance of self-reflection rather than comparison.

Chances are, I’m not going to be the smartest person in the room, the most well-read, or most well-educated.  But, there is one thing I can control; I can always be the hardest working.

Instead of becoming frustrated with the vast intellect of my peers or their quick grasp of concepts, I focus only on my level of effort. 

By re-centering my focus on personal work ethic, I can curb frustrations that often arise from comparison.  I can’t control the grades I will get on a paper or exam relative to my peers, but if I am confident in the time and work I put into studying, I should be satisfied with the outcome.

This mindset has not only allowed me to succeed in my academics but also in my internships.  Rather than accepting the status-quo of other interns, I prioritize my individual effort. Being proud of my attitude and the work I complete allows me to thrive in a workplace environment. 

Whether in Origins classes or internships, if I’m proud of the effort I invest, I have no other choice than to be content with the result.  As UHP students, it is normal to fret over the brilliance of our peers. But, recognizing that we are all selected as unique and valued members of this community is essential in becoming the best versions of ourselves.

Spring 2020 Registration Guide

Featured, General News

It’s almost time to register — WOOO! To help prepare, check out these tips and reminders.

Registration Schedule

***Friday, November 15, 7AM: Honors Early Registration***(Remember, early registration is for your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters!)

Nov 18Monday90 or more hours (credits) earned
Nov 19Tuesday70 or more hours (credits) earned
Nov 20Wednesday50 or more hours (credits) earned
Nov 21Thursday30 or more hours (credits) earned
Nov 22Friday0 or more hours (credits) earned

Registration is open from 7AM-10PM.

If you’re not sure when you register, you can check your earned credit hours in GWeb using the following path: Student Records & Registration Menu > Student Records Information Menu > Transcripts > View Unofficial Transcripts. Make sure you’re looking at overall hours earned for the accurate total!

Urgent Hold Information

Check your record via GWeb regarding holds prior to your scheduled registration time. Any hold on your account will prevent access to registration. You can view any holds on your account by looking at: Student Records & Registration Menu > Student Records Information Menu > View Administrative Holds.

Make sure to check now and again in the days lead up to registration. Check early, and check often! BADLY TIMED HOLDS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE. DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU:

Fall Registration Advising

All honors students are encouraged to see a Program Manager before registration. Make sure you are prepared with a tentative course schedule using the Spring 2020 Schedule of Classes and Honors course descriptions. As new course information and revisions become available, we will update the website. Please re-check the information on the Schedule of Classes and the Honors site before you register to ensure that you’re up-to-date!

Please use our wide selection of dates to your advantage – plan on meeting with an advisor at a time that is most practical given your registration date. Students may discuss registration (and remove an advising hold, if applicable) by one of the following options:

  1. Attend an advising party in the Honors Townhouse Club Room:
    Monday, November 11th from 4 -6pm (pizza!)
    Thursday, November 14th from 10am-12pm (bagels!)
    Friday, November 15th from 12:00-2:00pm (pizza!)
  2. Make an appointment with an advisor online at honorsprogram.gwu.edu/make-appointment.

Part-time Research Assistant Temp Position at Brookings

General News, Job/Internship Opportunity, Research Assistant Opportunity

Hello, UHPers! Below is a job offer for a temp Research Assistant position at Brookings directed to you all by recent UHP alum Rachel Orey, working for another UHP alum Vanessa Williamson! If you’re interested, reach out to Rachel at rachelorey@gwu.edu, then filervoter@brookings.edu to actually apply. Please make sure to reach out and apply by Tuesday 10/29.

Position Title: Research Assistant (Temp)

Program: Governance Studies

Supervisor Title: Senior Fellow

Supervisor Name: Vanessa Williamson

Exempt: No (part-time)

Position Duration: 6 months; 20 hr/wk

Position Summary: Research Assistant provides direct project management, research, and administrative support to Vanessa Williamson, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies and her staff. The role will assist with the implementation of the Filer Voter 2020 Project, an experimental initiative to measure the effectiveness of offering voter registration to 50,000 low- and moderate-income households during the federal income tax filing process. The Research Assistant’s work will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the voter registration program as well as the data collection and analysis that follows.

Responsibilities

Project Management Support (60%)

Assists with creating project workflows for each partner network and site.
Identifies partner organizations and recruits local program managers.
Monitors each network and site during the experiment.
Conducts daily outreach to partner VITA sites to ascertain program interest, coordinate training schedules, and monitor data collection methods.
Conducts weekly outreach to local program managers to oversee VITA data collection process.
Monitors project materials and database to track voter registration forms and voter turnout postcards both prior to completion and during return mailing.
Creates workflow for postcard collection, data entry, and mailing onsite at Brookings.
Responsible for timed mailing of postcards to subjects.
Identifies process and infrastructure improvements to existing methods and workflows.
Research Support (20%)

Assists with identifying best practices for experimental conditions.
Works with data Temp to ensure accurate entry.
Assists with initial analysis of site data.
Administrative Support (20%)

Manages Filer Voter project email and responds to requests or streamlines them when necessary.
Assists with travel planning for staff site visits to VITA locations.
Tracks project expenditures and monitors budget.
Assists with additional support for Senior Fellow as needed.
Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum one year of relevant work or internship experience preferred. Special interest in voting rights, tax politics, and/or research methods preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work quickly and effectively to communicate complex information; ability to work effectively in a group setting; strong Excel skills required.

Social Media Spotlight: Twitter

General News

“When you’ve got 5 minutes to fill, Twitter is a great way to fill 35 minutes”

-@mattcutts

Yup, that’s right, the UHP has a Twitter account too! You can visit us @theuhp any day for announcements about the program (including when there’s free food in the townhouse!), news from around the university, and general liberal arts-themed comedy.

But starting this semester, you’ll also be able to hear from Peer Advisor Ryan (@ryansmusings) twice a week on there! Ryan will be tweeting weekly wisdom every Wednesday (advice on life, school, or pretty much anything at all) and a fun fact every Friday. Here’s a taste of some of our recent tweets and retweets:

Come on over, follow us at @theuhp, and join the party!

Strategic Plan Committee on High-Quality Undergraduate Education Requests Your Feedback

General News

Do you want your voice to be heard in the creation of our university’s upcoming five-year strategic plan? Read below as Peer Advisor Daniel shows how you can do just that!

Every five years, GW formulates a strategic plan to present to the Board of Trustees. This plan will guide the university’s direction for—you guessed it—the next five years. Pres. LeBlanc has identified four areas that the strategic plan must address: world-class faculty, high-quality undergraduate education, distinguished and distinctive graduate education, and high-impact research.

As such, the university has launched four committees, each tackling one of these pillars of the eventual five-year plan that will be completed by early next year. I serve on the high-quality undergraduate education committee, and our charge includes four subcategories that address a subset of questions.

  • #Only@GWSTEM: How do we find innovative ways of doing STEM at GW? How do we innovate by building on our strengths and existing resources?
  • Academic advising and student success: How do we support students in their time at GW?
  • Leveraging GW’s location: How do we draw on our unique location to enhance educational opportunities?
  • Academic innovation: How do we ensure that students learn what they want and need to learn in a context in which new knowledge is constantly being produced? How do we eliminate barriers to their educational goals and aspirations?

Before answering these questions, our committee sought to understand what exactly a high-quality undergraduate education means. Here’s what we came up with:

  • It is rigorous and inquiry-based
  • It emphasizes creativity and intellectual curiosity; higher-order thinking skills
  • It empowers students to chart the path of their learning
  • It builds communities of learning (in and outside the classroom)
  • It enables students to develop personally as well as intellectually
  • It embraces evidence of learning sciences and is up to date with modern pedagogies
  • It adapts to a changing world and to the production of new knowledge
  • It is collaborative and equitable

As we work to put together our portion of the strategic plan to ensure a prosperous, exciting future for the university, we of course require feedback from the community. As an undergraduate stakeholder myself, I place particular importance on feedback from my classmates, especially those in the Honors Program.

For this reason, I ask that you please submit feedback via email to UndergradEdGWU@gmail.com. You are encouraged to include your year, school, and major, as this is not an anonymous means of sharing feedback. We will also be having a public forum at some point in the next couple weeks; you will receive an announcement via email about the time and venue as soon as we finalize them.

Moreover, I am working to find new, better ways to reach out to undergraduates in a way that is meaningful and frequent, because this process is not one that can occur behind closed doors. I will certainly provide updates as we move forward.

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