George Washington University IIST Program

Very excited to be a Fulbright through George Washington University. I appreciate all of the support from everyone who helped me achieve this dream. Blackmon's are heading to Kenya in 2018!

https://cps.gwu.edu/dr-blackmon-helps-children-rural-kenya

Dr. Blackmon Helps Children in Rural Kenya ! | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University Despite a free primary education system, over a million children in Kenya do not attend school. Dr. Olivia Blackmon, assistant program director and faculty for the Integrated, Information Science & Technology program, was recently selected as a Fulbright Specialist to work with Kenya Connect, a nonp...

Congratulations to our graduates!
https://cps.gwu.edu/congratulations-iist-class-2017

Congratulations to IIST Class of 2017! | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University The George Washington University Integrated, Information Science and Technology program would like to congratulate IIST’s class of 2017 for successfully completing their undergraduate degrees.

https://cps.gwu.edu/student-spotlight-daniel-alvarez-castegnaro-heads-top-data-science-graduate-program

Student Spotlight: Daniel Alvarez Castegnaro Heads to a Top Data Science Graduate Program | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University Originally from Costa Rica, Daniel Alvarez Castegnaro also lived in Europe attending middle school in Belgium and high school in Switzerland. His father’s role as a diplomat provided him ample opportunities to experience cultures around the globe. Read more

https://cps.gwu.edu/student-spotlight-galyna-ivanytska

Student Spotlight: Galyna Ivanytska | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University Galyna Ivanytska was born in the Ukraine and came to the United States as a student while her parents stayed in her home country. Read more

Congrats to our May student of the month - John Keegan

https://cps.gwu.edu/student-spotlight-john-keegan-impact-college-degree

Student Spotlight - John Keegan: The Impact of a College Degree | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University Straight out of high school, John entered into community college and like most young adults was not clear on his career path or what direction to consider. Read more

I am very proud of my students and the work they have done for the Senior Service Learning thesis. Bravo! Please feel free to re-post or re-tweet the information.

https://cps.gwu.edu/three-iist-students-win-prestigious-gw-research-day-awards

Three IIST Students Win Prestigious GW Research Day Awards | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University

Very excited to be leading a Kenya project for my service learning students with Kenya Connect in 2017 and 2018. If you are interested read more about it here: I am excited for the Nashman Grant to lead international projects with my students: https://cps.gwu.edu/dr-olivia-blackmon-wins-nashman-fellowship-0

Dr. Olivia Blackmon Wins Nashman Fellowship | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Blackmon for winning the Nashman Center Engaged Scholarship Grant to design an interdisciplinary course and study abroad program to connect real-world needs with student based learning outside of the classroom.

Another proud moment to support low-income Muslim Women. I am so proud of my student, the leadership and the vision. What a fantastic day!

https://cps.gwu.edu/iist-student-opens-computer-center-low-income-women

IIST Student Opens Computer Center for Low-Income Women | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University

I am so excited - three of my international service learning students who submitted to GW research day won!!! http://researchdays.gwu.edu Congrats to my amazing students for an inspiring project.

GW Research Days – A Showcase of Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavor at the George Washington University Research Days invites undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students at the George Washington University (GW) to showcase their work and compete for prize money.

https://cps.gwu.edu/iist-students-learn-best-practice-insights-technology-and-future-analytics-ceb

IIST Students Learn Best Practice Insights, Technology and the Future of Analytics at CEB | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University IIST students visited Corporate Executive Board (CEB) offices in Rosslyn, VA on March 17th, 2017 where they learned about the cutting-edge data analytics tools utilized by CEB and the success of CEB’s strategic business model to use open source platforms.

So proud of my student, Elyaa Hammad!

https://cps.gwu.edu/elyaa-hammad-wins-gw-knowledge-scholarship

Elyaa Hammad Wins GW Knowledge Scholarship | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University Elyaa Hammad a senior in the Integrated, Information Science and Technology program received the prestigious GW Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF). The KACIF award was established by the GW Career Services Council to provide financial support to students pursuing high-quality unpaid…

Congressional Budget Office 2017 Information and Technology Internship

Management, Business, and Information Services Division
The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Information Resource Management and Technology Services Unit in the Management, Business, and Information Services Division seeks a summer intern with a strong work ethic to be part of a 12-person IT group performing desktop computer support and related assignments. Duties include installing hardware and software, troubleshooting and resolving problems, and working on special projects.

Qualifications
Candidates working toward a graduate degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field are preferred. Students beginning their junior or senior year in 2017 year will also be considered.

Experience or training in troubleshooting MS Office and Windows 7 and 10 issues is required. Experience installing and maintaining applications in various environments (Windows Server, VMWare, Apple OS, VPN, and Citrix) and experience working as part of an IT help desk are desirable. Candidates should be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and complete projects under tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as part of a team.

CBO may consider noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship but cannot consider students on visas.

Salary and Benefits
The hourly rate ranges from $14 to $25 and will be commensurate with educational attainment and related experience. This is a temporary position that is expected to last approximately 14 weeks between May and August of 2017. The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40-hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered. Housing and relocation expenses are not provided, but CBO’s interns are eligible for a local transportation subsidy of up to $255 per month.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Although there is no deadline by which to apply, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.

This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Contact
Nancy Fahey or Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, [email protected]

Congressional Budget Office Nonpartisan Analysis for the U.S. Congress