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Looking for data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence or similar technology solutions. The UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to make up to 100K equity-free investments to provide early stage (seed) finance to for-profit  technology start-ups that have the potential to benefit humanity. If you’ve got a start-up registered in one of  UNICEF’s programme countries  and have a working, open source prototype (or you are willing to make it open-source) showing promising results, the UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking for you. We are currently looking to invest in companies that are using data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence or similar technologies to build solutions that respond to the following questions:  Are you using new sources of data such as satellite imagery or social media and applying data science or artificial intelligence techniques to understand the physical world that we live in?   Applying deep learning to analyze satellite imagery and automatically map infrastructure such as schools, health centers, roads or cell towers Using digital footprints from sources like social media or mobility patterns to understand public spaces Exploring ML/AI techniques to help us better understand the physical world that we live in and its rapidly changing environments Do you know how much knowledge is available in your language online? Was it created locally? How is content structured and how do we learn it? In other words, are you trying to use data science and AI to understand the digital world that we live in? Using Natural Language Processing (NLP) or similar techniques to analyze large amounts of text Using ML/AI to understand content structures and knowledge/learning relationships Exploring ML/AI techniques to help us better understand the digital world that we live in as well as its dynamics/changing trends What skills will be in most demand tomorrow? Are you trying to use data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques to generate new insights from data? Using ML/AI to understand the relationships between different variables that impact development indicators (i.e. learning, socio-economic, resilience, health). Applying optimization techniques to improve service delivery, resource allocation or content delivery, for example Predictive analysis to understand changes in the world such as job market trends or the supply and demand of skills

Trading Interns have exceptional quantitative skills and a quantitative major.  They will work closely with the trading team on research and development projects.  Must have basic software development skills. Five Rings offers an intensive summer internship program for rising seniors and other students entering their last year of study.  The program includes immersion in both hands-on projects and classroom instruction.  We offer a second externship session in January. Five Rings offers a casual atmosphere, flat structure and great benefits.  Our experienced traders and software developers teach new employees extensively, both hands-on and in classroom settings. We look for candidates who learn quickly and are comfortable in such an environment. Regardless of the position, you must be careful, detail-oriented and possess good communication skills.  Successful candidates have typically been top students from elite math, physics, computer science and engineering programs No experience necessary. ABOUT THE FIRM: Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them. We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm. New hires work both independently and with others to develop ideas and analyses, and integrate them into our trading strategies and systems. Our firm is a meritocracy and progress in both responsibility and compensation is rapid for those capable of demonstrating excellence in their particular field. Five Rings does not depend on clients or outside investors. The strength of our firm comes from the talent of our people. Our highly competitive compensation package reflects this belief.

Empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. That’s what inspires us, drives our work, and pushes us to challenge the status quo every day. At Microsoft, we also work to empower our employees, so they can achieve more. We believe we should each find meaning in our work and we ensure employees have the freedom and the reach to help make a difference in the world. Microsoft Research provides a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers. Our researchers and engineers pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment. Microsoft Research New York seeks outstanding Machine Learning intern applicants for Summer 2019. Specific areas of interest include Contextual Bandits, Learning Theory, Learning from Interaction, Natural Language Processing, ML + Human-computer Interaction, and Reinforcement Learning. Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, both theoretical and applied, with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. We seek applicants with the passion and ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong publication record at top research venues. Intern mentors include  Hal Daume III ,  Miroslav Dudik ,  Akshay Krishnamurthy ,  Robert Schapire , and  Jenn Wortman Vaughan . We are all part of the  MSR NYC Machine Learning group . We also collaborate extensively with other groups at MSR ( fairness/accountability/transparency/ethics in AI ,  computational economics ,  computational social science , and  computer systems)  and with groups across Microsoft Research. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and pluralistic research environment, and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, as well as students with non-traditional backgrounds. Responsibilities Students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the research lab during their 12 week internship. Required Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.  Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the  Accommodation request form .  Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Toptal ®  is awarding $10,000 and a year of mentorship to five future female leaders who want to change the world. How We’re Supporting Future Female Leaders We’re committed to empowering the next generation of female CEOs, founders, and world leaders who want to change the world. We’d like to give you what you need to get there. $10,000 Scholarship:  Meaningful support, so you can focus on developing yourself as a future leader One year of Mentorship:  Mentoring from a Toptal expert with the skills and knowledge you need to set you on the right path. We are looking for you. Toptal® is empowering the next generation of female leaders. If you want to change the world, we’ll help you to rise to achieve it. Women Change the World This program is for ambitious women, 16 years or older, who are passionate about making some meaningful change for a community or cause they care about. Pursuing an Education Brilliance and wisdom come in many forms. This program is open to women from all walks of life who are currently pursuing or aiming to pursue any type of education program. Creating Momentum Around the World We are awarding one prize per region to current residents of Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. See below for application timelines. With an Idea — And a Plan Entries will be judged on the originality of the idea, your plan for making it happen, and your passion for the cause it represents. For full eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions, read our  Official Rules . Certain U.S. and local law restrictions apply. Application Timelines One prize will be awarded to current residents of each region listed below. Please refer to the dates indicated for your specific region. Africa Application Deadline: September 30, 2018 Winner Announced: November 7, 2018   Oceania Application Deadline:  November 30, 2018 Winner Announced:  January 9, 2019   Asia Application Deadline:  November 30, 2018 Winner Announced: January 9, 2019   Europe Application Deadline:  January 31, 2019 Winner Announced:  March 13, 2019   Americas Application Deadline: March 31, 2019 Winner Announced:  May 8, 2019   How to Apply   Paint a picture for how you want to change the world after you complete your education. Formulate your plan for how you would accomplish this, and specify the type of mentorship that would make the biggest difference toward that outcome.   1. Create Your Plan   A great idea deserves a solid plan. Think through how you would want to change the world after you complete your education and what type of skilled mentorship that would make the biggest difference toward making it happen.   2. Write a Blog Post   Synthesize your vision and plan into a blog post of at least 1,000 words including an overview of what difference you want to make in the world and what resources you need to make it happen. Also, clarify why this change is needed and who will benefit.   3. Submit an Application   Fill out the application by clicking "Apply Now" below. Within your application, complete all required fields and be sure to include the link to your blog post where you overview your vision and plan.   Specifics   Don't Forget the Details It's one thing to have a great idea, it's another to figure out how to make it happen. Show us what's possible by including specific details, numbers, and your research.   Quality, not Quantity Is your idea big enough to have a global impact, or is it intended for a specific region or community? We are open to ideas of all sizes, as long as you can demonstrate the positive impact it will have.   Be Creative We want to see what you can come up. Charts, images, videos, and other presentation tools will help us understand the impact and breadth of your idea.   Long-Term Plan Most positive changes in the world don't happen overnight. Think through your plan over the long term toward making the impact you want to have.   Your Ideal Mentor Do you need a business plan? A website? Connections in a specific industry? The perfect mentor will have the skills to support and advise you.   Tell Your Story What inspires you to take on this change you want to see in the world? Tell us why you are taking this leap, what it means to you, and where it will take you.   Our Purpose   Globally, women are still underrepresented in many fields and positions of leadership. Toptal believes in providing opportunities for exceptional women to break through barriers and accomplish extraordinary outcomes.   Elevate Visionary Minds   Investing in extraordinary people is always a winning scenario. The right opportunity for the right person can transform their future — and ours.   Empower Female Voices   When we create a platform for new voices, what will they say? We want to hear new ideas from new perspectives.   Build Momentum   This program won't solve gender or cultural inequality by itself, but we are proud to be part of a movement in the right direction.

DEADLINE: March 6, 2019 Program Goals Expand the engineering workforce pipeline consistent with ASME’s objectives Enable top mechanical engineering students to graduate Encourage continuing participation and leadership in ASME Contribute to the advancement of the art, science and practice of ME and MET or closely related engineering fields About the Program & Criteria ASME Scholarships are awarded annually to eligible ASME Student Members. You must be a current ASME student member in good standing (for login to the ASME online scholarship application). Click here to  Join ASME  or to  Renew  your dues. All scholarship payments will be made directly to the student's college or university to be used for educational costs in the following academic year. Payments are made by the end of August.. ASME Scholarships are intended to assist with upcoming studies in the next academic year. To be eligible, you must be a community college, college, or university student who is enrolled full-time in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or closely related engineering studies. For your major to be considered closely related to a Mechanical Engineering major, you must be taking at least 25% of your credits each semester in courses from the Mechanical Engineering Department. Students must have established their grade point average (GPA) in their degree programs to qualify for ASME Scholarships. If you have not yet established a GPA at the college level, you are not yet eligible for this group of scholarships. Many ASME Scholarships have specific eligibility requirements, however, when you complete the online application you will be considered for all scholarships for which you qualify. ASME Scholarships require enrollment in an  ABET * accredited, or substantially equivalent, engineering degree program (see below). Preference may be given to students who demonstrate the following: Strong ASME leadership role and participation with ASME extra-curricular activities such as holding office in the ASME Student Section or on an ASME committee. Leadership within the engineering academic context specified above, and a strong potential for contribution to the mechanical engineering profession identified in a recommendation letter. Outstanding humanitarian extra-curricular leadership and activities as a volunteer with another charitable organization using mechanical engineering skills. High level of financial need.

Strength Through Diversity Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal. Roles & Responsibilities: Neuropsychological testing and assessment of memory and cognitive disorders; continued training and education in the Neuropsychology Service and Adult Psychology Training Program; Clinical research responsibilities in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) that include administration of cognitive test battery and administrative duties associated with clinical trials. Duties and Responsibilities: Neuropsychology Program: Administration of neuropsychological tests to assess for memory and cognitive disorders (includes test administration, test scoring, results analysis, and report writing) Peer supervision- assessment Individual psychotherapy at OPD (outpatient Psychiatry clinic) under supervision Attend lectures and Didactics in Neuropsychology Training Program Administrative duties associated with Neuropsychology Service and Psychology training program Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC): Administration of research cognitive test battery to participants in clinical trials Assist in certification of clinical research coordinators for cognitive test administration Attend research and recruitment meetings Administrative duties associated with clinical research trials Performs other related duties Requirements: M.A, Clinical Psychology Psychology Externship (2 years) Psychology Internship Computer and General Skills: MS word- proficient- advanced Strong computer, oral, and writing skills