Loyola University Chicago: 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium for Graduate School Students

Loyola University Chicago: 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium for Graduate School Students Sustaining Jesuit Ideals: Exploring the Extraordinary Saturday, April 20, 2013 Crown Center, Lake Shore Campus

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Official Call for Abstracts
Submission Deadline Extended!!!!
March 13th, 2013

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• Any graduate student from The Graduate School is welcomed to present!  
• All disciplines and departments encouraged!
• Paper or poster presentations!
• Monetary awards will be given to the top paper presenters and poster presenters!

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The panels exemplify 5 of the Jesuit ideals

• Community & Social Justice
• Global Awareness & Sustainability
• Innovative Approaches
• Religious Experience & Faith
• Values & Culture

Students should rank which of the Jesuit ideals (up to three) they think best exemplifies their research and provide a one sentence explanation for each. Panel sessions and poster categorizations will be composed upon these Jesuit ideals.

Submissions are due Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 5:00pm and should be submitted electronically to GSAC@luc.edu. Submissions should include keywords that broadly describe the research particularly paying attention to individuals not familiar with the discipline. In Word format, please include an abstract (maximum 250 words) and a brief bio (maximum 50-100 words).

Job Opening: Cook County Dept. of Environmental Control

Cook County Dept. of Environmental Control is key to our air quality and air pollution monitoring programs. Under the direction of the Manager of Technical Services, conducts quality assurance accuracy audits regarding quality control respective to equipment performance, material sampling and analysis. Engages in data analysis and verification related to automated and manual air monitoring equipment via cross-checks of test sample results versus data supplied by the air monitoring equipment. Conducts chemical analyses on sample materials collected from air monitoring equipment in conjunction with County, State, and Federal environmental protection laws. Prepares test sample materials and calibrates test equipment. Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses to determine presence and nature of pollutants in the Air. Records test data into site logs and enters data into computer database. Prepares detailed analytical reports and quality assurance reports. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies. Participates in chemical analysis research or special environmental project as directed. Assists with the training of new Chemists pertinent to the policies and procedures of the department and quality assurance guidelines of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

The posting can best be viewed online, and applications should be made on the website.

2014 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government

The American Public Health Association (APHA) announced a call for applications for the 2014 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government. This is the seventh year that APHA is offering this fellowship, which has been described as an "amazing" and "phenomenal" experience by previous fellows.

Candidates must have strong public health credentials and be interested in spending one year in Washington, D.C. working in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues related to health, the environment or other public health concerns.

The fellowship will begin in January 2014 and continue through December 2014. The fellowship provides a unique learning experience for a public health professional to gain practical knowledge in government and see how the legislative and public policy process works.

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Apply Online
Electronic application, including a CV and three letters of recommendation, are due to APHA by April 8, 2013.

All candidates:

1. Must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents 
2. Must be APHA members 
3. Must have five years or more experience in a public health setting; Internships, graduate assistantships and residencies do not count toward the five year requirement 
4. Must have a Masters degree or doctorate in a public health or related discipline

 For more information, please feel free to contact Charlene Bright Public Affairs and Advocacy charlene.bright@apha.org or (202)777-2491.