Agnes Scott College Peak Week 2016

Students will learn the basics of electronics by creating circuits using the Arduino, an accessible and affordable microcontroller. Students will create basic circuits using sensor and switch input which control output such as light and sound. Students will then design and create projects on their own.
This class is great for artists, scientists, and anyone interested in learning more about technology. No experience in programming or electronics is assumed. Limited number of spaces available. NOTE: THIS SESSION IS A SERIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THEM IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE SURE TO SELECT THIS SESSION ON EACH DAY IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS SESSION.

Are you looking for an internship or job and need professional attire? Sign up to have a Dress for Success stylist provide you with a professional outfit to start your interview process/internship or job experience with confidence! Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Limited number of spaces available and advance sign up is required.

Join us for a day-trip adventure on the beautiful Chestatee River near Dahlonega. We'll take canoes and kayaks down a gentle section of the river and experience the beauty and wildlife of springtime in the North Georgia mountains. We'll spend around 2.5 hrs on the river and return in the mid-afternoon. Beginners will be paired with the more experienced in the canoes, and students comfortable paddling will go in kayaks through gentle rapids that don't exceed Class I. Lunch is provided--we'll take a break at a beach on the river.

Employers report that most interview candidates do NOT do enough research prior to the interview. What are you supposed to know? Where do you find the answers? McCain Library and Business Research expert, Casey Long, will show you how to research several different types of organizations in this interactive, computer-lab based session - using tools only available through our McCain library subscriptions.

Learn what women need to know to plan financially, why women should have a personal investment plan, and how to put together a sound financial foundation.

The world. For women. Begins with WELLNESS. In order to maintain yourself through the demands of leadership, one must keep their total health and wellness as priority. This session will provide a space to explore real world strategies to help you focus on the most important factor in your journey as a leader- YOU.

Is Graduate School for Me? This 90-minute lunch 'n learn will provide students with an overview of life as a graduate student; what it takes to get into graduate school relative to undergraduate research, grades and other experiences, and general guidelines for the application process.

Join us in attending a unique bartending course held at Kimble House, located across from campus. Any student can attend this course, only 21+ will be allowed to sample the alcoholic beverages. Alcohol supplied will be only for tasting and a full serving of alcohol will not be consumed during this event. *Students are not required to consume alcoholic beverage samples. The course contains multiple learning outcomes that are achieved without consuming the product. This event is well-suited for students who: See a future of networking in the presence of alcohol Enjoy learning what mixers work well with particular types of alcohol Have a desire to pursue a career surrounding restaurant and event management, or bartending Seek education on the proper safety and consumption of alcoholic beverages in social settings. Note: Registration for this program will require a payment of $10.00 by March 5. Invoice will be send via PayPal and can be submitted online. If payment has not been received by March 5, your spot will be forfeited. Please note that if you have registered for multiple courses that require payment, your invoice will include all of these programs in one invoice. Refunds for programs will not be accepted without prior approval. For questions or concerns, please contact JLP Prince at jprince@agnesscott.edu

You will learn how to increase your motivation, skills, and confidence in responding to behaviors that threaten a person’s health, safety and well-being. Through education, role-playing and dialogue you will gain needed skills and experiences that will assist you to be speak up, act up or say something that will make a difference in a situation.

Join your STEM peers to visit the Advanced Concepts Laboratory at Georgia Tech Research Institute to learn about summer research and career opportunities in an innovative lab that houses a team of scientist and engineers from a broad array of disciplines including physics, chemistry, and electrial/optical/mechanical/chemical engineering. The Career Trek will conclude with a Coffee Talk to Learn about Graduate School Life with Georgia Tech graduate students.

This 2 hour session will expose you to the best of tools like canva, Infogr.am and others to create impactful brochures, posters and infographics.

A seminar introducing the novice to the advantages of Excel, we will learn how to enter, sort, manipulate, and display data. We will use functions, such as IF and VLOOKUP, and may even talk about Pivot Tables. After this seminar, you will impress your friends and professors with your data skills.

Sometimes, the best-laid career plans fall to the wayside after you leave college. You might be all set for world domination, and then after one meaningful conversation or experience, you are impassioned to pursue a new path. Exploring the path less traveled (or absolutely unexplored) can be daunting, but this session will address strategies and successes in crafting new journeys post-college. Come listen to real-world examples of how life can lead you on new journeys, and how to effectively navigate those new adventures.

In the business world, there are many opportunities for computer programming that do not require a degree in computer science and employers – especially technology-oriented ones – will look favorably on applicants who can tackle those with confidence. We will cover several real-world problems and discuss an appropriate technological solution for each of them. In the process, participants will gain a better understanding of what programming actually entails. Because of time constraints, we will be doing only a small amount of coding, but we will be also looking at a number of resources for further exploration.

Take advantage of free shuttle to and from Atlantic Station for shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Agnes Scott's Safe Zone program seeks to promote an emotionally, as well as physically, safe environment for LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Allies) students, faculty, and staff. Through education, community resources, and ally training, we will promote understanding and support to students, faculty, and staff. We recognize the diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression among our community members; by recognizing this diversity we make a commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our campus community. Faculty and staff who have completed Safe Zone training, using the education and resources provided, may designate themselves as allies for LGBTQIA students and colleagues. Safe Zone-certified employees are committed to providing our LGBTQIA community with non-judgmental assistance, acceptance, and respect.