2/20 - Job Shadow Day for IIT Boeing Scholars!

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We are so excited to announce the hosts for the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy's first-ever Job Shadow Day, taking place on Monday, February 20, from 10am-2pm! We've got a really amazing group for you to choose from!

HOW TO SIGN UP: By 11pm on Monday, February 13, (one week before the event) fill out the form below. We will let you know by mid-week where you will be headed on Monday, February 20! We will be providing lunch on-site for Scholars and hosts as part of the event.

BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW: Read through the following details and descriptions of the career exploration options for the Job Shadow Day. As you'll note, every organization has their own approach to this event, so pick the options that interest you most and feel like a good fit!

Contact Marya Spont (312.567.5193, spont@iit.edu) with any questions.

Boeing Company (max: 30 students)
www.boeing.com
Location: 100 N. Riverside Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by the CTA Green line (Clinton stop); Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines (Washington/Wells or Clark/Lake stop); Blue line (Clark/Lake stop); and Red line (Lake stop) trains, as well as by various CTA buses and Metra trains. Students will meet as a group in the lobby, report to the security desk, and be instructed to proceed to the security office where the lead host will come and meet the students.
Keywords: Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Research, Science
Description: The Boeing Company is an aerospace, defense, and engineering company. We manufacture airplanes, defense aircraft, satellites, space shuttles, and a host of other aerospace items. This job shadow day will give the students an opportunity to learn about our company, the types of professionals that work for our company, and the importance of STEM careers.
Notes for students: Students should dress business casual. No blue jeans, gym clothes, or tennis shoes allowed.

Chicago International Charter Schools (Communications/Marketing/College Admissions) (max: 2 students)
www.chicagointl.org
Location: 11 East Adams St., 6th floor, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60603
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by the CTA Red line (Jackson/State stop), and the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines (Adams/Wabash stop). Also accessible by CTA bus # 2, 10, 29, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, and 151 (State/Adams stop), and CTA bus # 1, 7, 126, 129, X28 (Adams/State stop). Metra trains are also an option.
Keywords: College Admissions, Communications/Marketing, Brand Management, Presentation, Professionalism, Education
Description: Students can expect to spend time digging into the world of college admissions and marketing, including discussion of school identity and brand management. We will research college admission requirements and campus visit information, as well as create a high school profile communications/marketing piece. Students will serve as a thought partner in the development of the profile document, so they should come prepared to share their ideas about what high schools and colleges need to know about each other!
Notes for students: Students should dress business casual. If possible, students should bring a copy of their own high school's profile.

Chicago International Charter Schools (Data Analysis) (max: 5 students)
www.chicagointl.org
Location: 11 East Adams St., 6th floor, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60603
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by the CTA Red line (Jackson/State stop), and the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines (Adams/Wabash stop). Also accessible by CTA bus # 2, 10, 29, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, and 151 (State/Adams stop), and CTA bus # 1, 7, 126, 129, X28 (Adams/State stop). Metra trains are also an option.
Keywords: Statistics, Analysis, Research, Data Interpretation, Presenting, Brainstorming
Description: We prepare a variety of narrative and statistical lists, and records related to student performance, enrollment, demographic characteristics, and growth. As a charter school organization, we operate the highest academic performing K-12 continuum of schools in the districts we serve, providing graduates with the academic and psychosocial skills required to be successful in a competitive 4-year college or university. Students will see how a data analyst benefits an organization by providing the organization with the information it needs to achieve its goals. For example, students will see the database of state testing scores (of course, there will be no identifiable information attached to these scores, to maintain confidentiality). In addition, they will see how we use statistical software to help analyze such data. Furthermore, students will see what it is like to interact with a variety of professionals in the charter school organization, such as Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director, Director of External Affairs, Chief Operating Officer, etc.
Notes for students: Students should dress business casual.

Institute for Food Safety and Health, IIT's Moffett Campus (max: 5 students)
www.iit.edu/ifsh
Location: 6502 S. Archer Rd., Bedford Park, IL 60501
IS accessible by public transportation: Driving strongly recommended, but it IS possible to get there by public transportation (CTA Orange line to Midway Airport, then #63W bus, then half-mile walk). There is also an IIT shuttle that goes from the MTCC on IIT's Main Campus (departing at 8:15am) to Moffett (returning to the MTCC between 5:30 and 6pm). See www.iit.edu/about/moffett_campus_location.shtml for driving directions.
Keywords: Research, Food Safety, Food Defense, Nutrition
Description: The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) at IIT is a one-of-a-kind applied food research institute that provides stakeholders the opportunity to develop and exchange knowledge, experience, and expertise to address key issues in food safety, food defense, and nutrition. Powered by a singular combination of in-depth expertise and research capabilities, IFSH’s collaborative research teaches students to define and design innovative and practical approaches to solving real-world challenges in food industry operations. Dr. Jason Wan will give the students an overview of the Institute for Food Safety and Health, IIT. He will cover the importance and types of research that is done at IFSH. Dr. Wan will also give an overview of the positions that employees hold at IFSH (which includes many Food Scientists, Microbiologists, Food Engineers, Chemists, etc.). He will also discuss our Food Safety and Technology and Food Process Engineering Degree programs that are offered at IFSH, IIT. The students will also be given a tour and lunch will be provided.
Notes for students: Casual attire is fine, but NO skirts, shorts, or open-toed shoes are allowed.

kCura Corporation (max: 10 students)
www.kcura.com
Location: 175 W. Jackson, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60604
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by CTA Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple line (Quincy/Wells stop) trains, Blue line (Jackson stop), Red line (Jackson stop). Also accessible by CTA bus and Metra train.
Keywords: Software, E-discovery, Start-up, Development, Engineering
Description: Students will have the opportunity to shadow IT and software development professionals. They will get to see IT customer service and application help and sit in on software engineering planning meetings. It also may be possible to place students in other areas of the business (sales, marketing, finance, etc.) if there is interest.
Notes for students: kCura's workplace is casual -- students should feel free to wear clothes they would wear to school. If they want to familiarize themselves with our work, they can visit www.kcura.com to learn about our business, or www.edrm.net to learn about the e-discovery industry. They do not need to bring or prepare anything, but we will be interested in learning about their interests, past experiences, career goals, etc.

Landon Bone Baker Architects (max: 10 students)
landonbonebaker.com
Location: 734 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by CTA Blue line (Chicago stop) train, as well as by the #56/Milwaukee and #66/Chicago buses.
Keywords: Design, Coordination, Meetings, Architecture, Research
Description: Over the past twenty-four years the practice of Landon Bone Baker Architects has developed the awareness and skills needed to bring beauty, dignity, and sustainability to a diverse clientele and complex urban environment. LBBA believes that not only should every person have a decent place to live, but that the city must have comprehensive and sophisticated, as well as forward-looking, energy-efficient, and sustainable urban developments. Students will see what an architecture firm's inner workings look like. They will meet the staff and be introduced to the computer programs, physical modeling, and hand drawings skills we use on a daily basis.
Notes for students: Dress is business casual. Bring questions about architecture and architecture firms.

Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (max: 2 students)
http://lvejo.org
Location: 2856 S. Millard, Chicago, IL 60623
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by CTA Pink line (Central Park stop), then take #82 bus south to the intersection of Lawndale and 30th St., and walk one block east.
Keywords: Environmental Justice, Racial Equity, Activism, Youth, Coal-Fired Power Plant
Description: Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO), also known as La Organización de Justicia Ambiental de La Villita, is a collective of community members based in Little Village striving for a clean and just environment. We seek to empower our local and global communities through environmental organizing and youth programming for cleaner air, open space, and a sustainable future. With this job shadow opportunity, students will experience a brief orientation to the organization and the issues it addresses, and then go on a walking tour of the neighborhood to sites where it works. Students will also have the opportunity to assist on a civic engagement project (format TBA).
Notes for students: Dress warm; we will go outside. Bring something to write with -- and your energy!

Motorola Solutions (max: 3 students)
www.motorolasolutions.com
Location: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd., Floor 2, Schaumburg, IL 60196
Is NOT accessible by public transportation
Keywords: Engineering, Product Development, Finance, International Project Support
Description: Our organization has many different functions. The students will be able to see and engage with engineers who build/test products. We will also be providing a discussion with management about careers at Motorola Solutions and their experiences.
Notes for students: Students should dress business casual. Be open-minded and ask questions!

Narrative Science (max: 4 students)
http://narrativescience.com
Location: 111 E. Wacker, Suite 1280, Chicago, IL 60601
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by CTA Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple line (State/Lake stop) trains, Red line (Lake stop), and Blue line (Clark/Lake) trains. Also accessible by CTA bus and Metra.
Keywords: Start-up, Programming, Journalism, Computers, Technology
Description: Narrative Science is a startup company with software that automatically writes news stories from data. Our editors tell the program what is important in the data and how to talk about it, and the computer does the rest. This year, our software has written over 400,000 sports, finance, and real estate stories.
Notes for students: Dress casually. You don't need to prepare anything, but we will put you to work -- creating new ways for the computer to talk about data!

Navistar, Inc. (max: 10 students)
www.navistar.com
Location:2701 Navistar Drive, Central Lobby, Lisle, IL 60532
IS accessible by public transportation: Location is accessible by bus routes; information forthcoming.
Keywords: Technology, Engineering, Transportation, Collaboration, Design
Description: Please join Navistar for a day of seeing how IT supports business challenges and problem solving. The focus will be on technology and how it is utilized and deployed in the organization. We will demonstrate how the technology helps us build Diesel Engines and Commercial vehicles, distribute parts, as well as improving routine tasks.
Notes for students Dress in business casual attire. We will provide any materials you might need.

Transco Products Inc. (max: 3 students)
www.transcoproducts.com
Location: 55 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60604
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by CTA Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines (Adams/Wabash stop), Blue line (Jackson stop), and Red line (Jackson stop). Also accessible by CTA bus and Metra.
Keywords: Nuclear, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety
Description: Transco Products Inc. (TPI) designs, manufactures, and installs thermal insulation for nuclear power plants in the United States and throughout the world. The students will meet with project managers, 3D computer designers, and project engineers to hear what each individual does on a daily basis. Students will get to see and touch samples of the product we build, as well as learn about how a project gets started and finished and the importance of engineering within the process.
Notes for students: Students should dress business casual, so please wear a button-down shirt and slacks or a skirt. No jeans, hats, tennis shoes, or cargo pants. Students should bring paper to take notes and a camera if they'd like to take pictures.

University of Chicago (max: 13 students)
www.uchicago.edu
Location: 5734 S. Ellis Ave., Hinds Geophysics Building, Chicago, IL 60637
IS accessible by public transportation: Accessible by CTA bus #171/172 (get off at 55th and Ellis). If taking Red line (Garfield stop) or Green line (Garfield stop), then take the #55 bus east to 55th and Ellis and walk south 2-3 blocks. Also accessible by other CTA buses and Metra (55th Street stop, plus a bus ride or walk).
Keywords: Chemistry, Vaccine Development, Biology, Research, Climate Science, Physics, Engineering
Description: Students will tour science facilities at the University of Chicago and discuss opportunities to get involved as high school students and undergraduates performing research! Students will spend approximately 2 hours shadowing a graduate student or post-doctoral scholar in one of several labs in chemistry, biology, or geophysics (2-3 students per lab). Lunch will be provided at a campus location.
Notes for students:We are very casual. Anything you might wear to school will be appropriate for our lab. Bring questions! Students who are planning to apply for a summer research position with this group (2 paid positions available) are encouraged to select this option.

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