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Waiving GRE/GMAT – Georgia Tech MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program

Greetings! I am the Program/Recruiting Manager for Georgia Tech’s MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program . We are one of the only “Financial Engineering” programs in the Southern US, and are currently ranked among the top in QuantNet’s ranking of Financial Engineering Programs in North America. Our students learn the quantitative/analytical and computational skills needed to work in various sectors within the finance industry, including investment banking, sales and trading, asset/wealth management, risk management, financial technology, data science, analytics, consulting and more.  Some quick facts about graduates from our program: 96% of QCF… Read more Waiving GRE/GMAT – Georgia Tech MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program

L.A.S.O.S NEW Program at FLACSO-Argentina

In the current scenario that COVID-19 is shanking the world, and besides, we don´t precisely know the transformative result and the total consequences for International Education. Even in a global context where international travel is not feasible for summer 2020, We at @Adelastudyabroad of @FLACSO Argentina, continue with the commitment to our goals to enhance transnational connection, global education, and deepening intercultural dialogues more than ever!  That is why I am so excited to announce the launch of a new immersive and innovative virtual study abroad experience: Latin American Online Summer (L.A.S.O.S.) This four weeks-long program,… Read more L.A.S.O.S NEW Program at FLACSO-Argentina

National Science Foundation Fellowship Webinars for soon to be Seniors

I manage the Fellowship Office in the Graduate School and I am hosting webinars on the NSF Fellowship this month, which is an opportunity that is open to this coming year’s seniors who have US citizenship. Please share the following information on NSF Fellowship Webinars and the attached flyer (PDF download below) with the students in your department who will be seniors in the 2020-2021 academic year.  NSF Fellowship – Getting started Wednesday, May 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, registration: https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3012In this workshop, undergraduates and 1st & 2nd-yr grad students will… Read more National Science Foundation Fellowship Webinars for soon to be Seniors

Foreign (SLC) Language Placement Test Update

We have some updates on SLC Language Placement Testing: Today we are pleased to roll out a fully-online SLC Language Placement Test. Please visit our placement testing page for details: https://cla.purdue.edu/academic/slc/placement/index.html Please send your students needing to take the placement test to this webpage. They will be able to download a manual with step-by-step instructions. Our current plan is to have this test up and running continuously. It may take a few business days before we can review the student’s test session footage and validate their placement results. Once validated,… Read more Foreign (SLC) Language Placement Test Update

Collegiate Inventors Competition Seeks Student Innovators – Apply by June 8th

Each year the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) hosts a competition for innovative college students, called the Collegiate Inventors Competition® (CIC).   In this challenging time we are facing, CIC remains a future opportunity for participants to be recognized and rewarded for their ingenuity. The power of innovation has helped societies overcome challenges, and in order to create a brighter tomorrow, it is important for us to persevere today.   CIC gives college students the opportunity to:  Travel all-expenses-paid to the competition in Alexandria, Virginia  Compete for cash prizes  Network with innovation experts including NIHF Inductees… Read more Collegiate Inventors Competition Seeks Student Innovators – Apply by June 8th

PESC Industrial Scholarship Program

Sponsored by donations from companies participating in PESC’s career fairs, the Industrial Scholarship Program grants students attending either EXPO in the spring or Industrial Roundtable in the fall the opportunity to be rewarded for their motivational efforts to further their career and experience. Students apply for the Industrial Scholarship during the semester prior to the applicable career fair. Click below to apply for this generous scholarship for the upcoming semester! Remember that applications are anonymous to the judges, so besides your name and PUID, your application must not have identifying information. … Read more PESC Industrial Scholarship Program

CCO Open & Virtual Just In Time Job Fair

CCO IS OPEN for virtual assistance in support of all of our students career needs. As an update on how students can best connect with the CCO – For those students still looking for internships, full-time positions, or if their internship plans have changed, the CCO will be hosting its inaugural Just-in-Time Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 22. Students that register at the Just-in-Time Virtual Job Fair site will be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect to dozens of companies through on-line chat rooms.   For a virtual one-on-one career planning or job/internship search appointment,… Read more CCO Open & Virtual Just In Time Job Fair

Options for after your BSME: Master of Engineering Management – Program introduction

I am writing to introduce you to the Master of Engineering Management program offered here on campus. To learn more about the recent success of our program’s students, I invite you to review our Class Profile, read our student-generated MEM Blog posts, and see the many companies (including Fortune 500 and Fortune 50) where our students now work through our Alumni Spotlight. Program Overview Full-time, residential program at Purdue’s West Lafayette flagship campus Can be completed through 1-year or 2-year concentrations 30 credit hours to earn degree (18 engineering, 9 management, 3 elective) Includes option for… Read more Options for after your BSME: Master of Engineering Management – Program introduction

CCO Inside Track | 04.06.2020

HighlightsSince you can’t drop in to see us, the CCO staff want you to know we are still here to assist you remotely. Check out our CCO on the Go services! On Demand Resources Virtual Job Fair REGISTER HERE Internship / Full-Time OpportunitiesAre you still looking for an internship or full-time opportunity? There are still many job postings available to you right now through myCCO! Summer OpportunityTechPoint’s upcoming Sales Bootcamp program starts on May 14th! Sales Bootcamp is a four-week program for new grads and career changers designed to train… Read more CCO Inside Track | 04.06.2020

Summer 2020 Update

We are writing to provide a few updates about Summer 2020. As stated by Provost Akridge, our plan for summer is as follows: Virtually all courses, graduate and undergraduate, that start in the months of May or June will be conducted remotely. Limited exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for small scale experiential learning following a public health review and approval. Details on how departments can request exceptions will be shared with department heads soon.  The decision on whether or not courses that start in July will be… Read more Summer 2020 Update