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NOBCChE
The Northeast and Midwest regions of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers are pleased to announce a joint regional meeting, Northeast by Midwest 2017, to be held at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, March 16-18, 2017. The meeting will run from Thursday evening through midday on Saturday.
The theme for NExM2017 is "Unifying, Collaborating, and Building STEM Success."
Plans for the meeting, which promises to be an informative and worthwhile event, are in progress. If you would like to receive advance notifications as soon as details are available, please send an email to jpauses@pitt.edu with the following information:
- Name,
- Email address,
- Organization/affiliation/college or university,
- Education level/degree,
- Field of technical interest or specialization
As specific details are finalized they will also be posted on the NOBCChE website here.
National Science Foundation
The NSF Division of Chemistry is seeking new program rotators. At this time, we are particularly interested in individuals with broad knowledge and demonstrated experience in inorganic and organic synthesis; catalysis (especially surface catalysis and/or heterogeneous catalysis); and nanochemistry with experience in surface analysis and reactivity. A starting date of fall 2017 is of interest, through earlier starts may be possible.
Applications by the end of November are encouraged, but later applications may be considered as well (until the positions are filled). Nominations are also welcomed.
More information about this opportunity can be found here.
We look forward to the addition of new, talented rotators to the division. More information and applications should be submitted to CHE-recruit@nsf.gov.
The Washington Post
Emily's List works to get more women elected. Vote Vets helps veterans run for public office. And now "STEM the Divide" will push to have more scientists involved in politics.
The initiative, which officially launches Tuesday, was set up by the political action committee 314 Action ("314" for the first three digits of pi, in case it wasn't already clear that nerds are behind this). Inspired by political action committees such as Emily's List, the group says its goal is to connect people with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and math to the expertise and funds needed to run a successful campaign.
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Forbes
Looking for a new job? If you have STEM skills there is high demand in metro areas all over the country for people with your skill set and you will almost certainly sign on for a higher salary then people who do not have your skills. To help you in your search, WalletHub has released a report that ranks the top 100 metro areas for people with STEM-related jobs.
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Business News Daily
In job interviews, hiring managers judge you on more than just how you answer their questions. They also take a close look at your body language, new research finds.
Your eye contact, handshake and posture can all help, or hinder, your chances of landing a job, a study from CareerBuilder found.
In the survey, nearly 70 percent of hiring managers named failing to make eye contact as one of the biggest body-language mistakes candidates make during interviews, with 39 percent saying not smiling at all is one of the biggest blunders.
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Scientific American
The U.S. Department of Energy has released new guidelines to protect researchers from political interference — a move that many say is long overdue.
"DOE officials should not and will not ask scientists to tailor their work to any particular conclusion," said energy secretary Ernest Moniz, who announced the guidelines on Jan. 11. The plan allows scientists to publicly state their opinions on science and policy, as long as they make clear that they are not speaking for the government.
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By Justin Patton
 Have you ever had that moment when you are watching a leader deliver a presentation and you just couldn't wait for it to be over? People are glancing at their watches, some are giving that awkward eye roll to their friends, and you dare anyone to ask a question when it's all over. We've all been there! The key to communicating is to connect with your audience. Here are the three big biggest mistakes I see leaders make when speaking that prevents them from connecting.
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Science
Vietnam's Red River is a lifeblood of the country's economy. But managing its delta region—which is home to 17 million people; hosts the capital city Hanoi, as well as extensive industrial, agricultural and navigational activities; and provides crucial environmental services — is also a source of conflict between local stakeholders, each with different needs and priorities.
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Forbes
A woman recently posted the following job search question to the Fairygodboss community: "I'm 43 and feel out of touch with the latest social media trends. I mean, I have friends on Facebook and a LinkedIn profile but I don't get Twitter and Instagram and Snapchat. I'm worried this will affect my chances of getting a job. Any thoughts on how social I need to be?"
While many people use social media these days, her question is a good one. In an era where best practices can be difficult to distinguish from the latest digital fads, many job seekers may feel uncertain about how to improve their social media presence.
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