The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has joined with The American Chemistry Council (ACC), The Chemours Company and HBCU Week Foundation to establish the chemical industry’s first collaborative equity, diversity and inclusion initiative aimed at creating pathways for more underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in the chemical industry.
The FOSSI offers 4-year scholarships of 10K per year and will provide internship opportunities, facilitate mentoring and leadership training. With a first-year goal of funding 150 scholars, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
The application process closes on February 15th.
For more information and to apply for a FOSSI Scholarship, please go to www.AIChE.org/FOSSI or www.HBCUWeek.org.
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It’s time for us to nominate our Teacher of the Year! Take a moment to nominate your favorite teacher for teacher of the year! https://tinyurl.com/SCSTOY21
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10th and 11th grade students our Durham Tech Liaison will hold Career and College Promise Program (CCP) information sessions starting this February. The dates are listed below along with the registration link. This information and more can be found on Mrs. Settle’s website under the Applying to College tab.
*Wednesday February 3rd from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
*Friday February 5th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
*Wednesday February 10th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
*(Spanish Session) Miercoles el 10 de Febrero. 6-7:30pm
*Friday February 12th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
*Saturday February 13th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
*Wednesday February 17th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
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February 3rd, Wellness Wednesday – Resume Writing Workshop
This presentation will be open to 11th and 12th grade students. Sessions offered at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The presentation is designed to offer an introduction to the development of a professional resume. Students will complete a resume brainstorming activity using commonly used action words while identifying skills and talents. Students will review components of a sample resume and create their own personalized resume. Students must enroll in the canvas course to access handouts for this zoom session.
11th Grade – https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/BBB4GJ Course Title: Becoming Future Ready
12th Grade – https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/CDGXLT Course Title: Defining Success
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Duke Research in Engineering Program
DukeREP is a 7-week summer research program for rising juniors and seniors. This year it will be held virtually. Students will learn about research concepts and remotely engage in experiments.
Program Goals:
• Gain exposure to academic research
• Learn experimental design and data analysis
• Explore careers in science and engineering
• Prepare for college applications
Program Information:
• Program Dates: June 14th, 2021 to July 30th, 2021
• Students will participate weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm
• No cost to apply or attend
• Students will compose a final research report and presentation
• Students will workshop their college essays and resume
• Students will attend talks by professors and graduate students
Application Information: Apply at: sites.duke.edu/dukeREP
• Application opens: January 25th, 2021
• Application deadline: March 25th, 2021
• Decision notification: Mid-April
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A current list of NCworks Hot Job Vacancies and summer program opportunities will be posted on the Canvas Announcement page.
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UNC-Chapel Hill is offering a paid opportunity for Summer of 2021 with the Internship in Science and Health Training and Research (ISHTaR) for students interested in working with research teams with the Department of Emergency Medicine, shadowing physicians and nurses across the hospital, as well as shadowing EMS providers. This opportunity is currently a virtual internship. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Settle for application information. Applications are due by March 12, 2021.
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Students, we want to recognize you!!! We know you’re doing some incredible things outside of school, so let us give you the shout out you deserve. Send an email to scs.maindesk@dpsnc.net and tell us what aMazing things you’re doing out there!
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College Board is hosting our first-ever series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. Sophomores and juniors can sign up for a chance to connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. They’ll have a chance to explore colleges in a way that’s not overwhelming, ask questions about topics they want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps. Please register at cb.org/bigfuturedays. You can find the dates on Mrs. Settle’s website.
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Class of 2021 we want to acknowledge your perseverance in this unprecedented school year. You have continued to work hard and push forward and SCS is proud of you! Please complete the form below so we can document your college acceptance and scholarship offers. We will NOT announce your acceptance or scholarship information without your permission. You can complete more than one form as you receive more acceptance and scholarship letters. Keep working hard!
https://forms.gle/CtNFfwQtwGLCCzia7
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ACT SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL SATURDAY SESSIONS FOR DPS JUNIORS
There is still room in the Saturday ACT Prep sessions open to any DPS junior. There are 300 spots total (100 for all content, 100 for math and science only, and 100 for English and reading only). These sessions will take place on January 30, February 6, and February 13 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Students must attend all three Saturdays. Advance Registration is required at: http://tiny.cc/2021ACTprep.
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Assistance League of the Triangle Area gives scholarships ranging from $1000-$7,000, toward tuition to both 4-year universities and community colleges in North Carolina, and students can reapply each year that they are enrolled. Here is a link to the guidelines:
And here is a link to the scholarship page on our website that has the application.
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Shout-outs
*Shout-out to the 7th period classes with the most attendance completed for Wellness Wednesday: Street, Perlmutter, Hinton, and Dix!!!
*Take some snow pictures and send them to us at renee_price@dpsnc.net or rita_rathbone@dpsnc.net
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