TIC Gums is consistently ranked as America’s #1 preferred supplier of hydrocolloids to the food industry. We are seeking students who are currently pursuing a Food Science/Nutrition degree for an upcoming intern opportunity for this summer. These opportunities are for Lab Technicians in the R&D Department of our Texture and Innovation Center in our White Marsh, MD location.

In this role, you will be preparing lab samples, assisting in lab experiments, and performing research. You will be performing tests including viscosity, pH, mesh, moisture, and gel strength. You will also gain skills required to safely and properly operate specified lab instrumentation such as Brookfield viscometer, Texture Analyzer, pH meter, and ash oven according to listed work instructions. You will be responsible for maintaining a laboratory notebook to record the results of your work, and for tabulating and submitting results in a timely manner. You will also prepare and deliver a presentation of your overall findings and results.

Students should possess the following skills and experience: Taken a food chemistry and/or food processing class, fundamental courses & labs in food science; have worked in a lab and familiar with good laboratory practices; performed research projects; ability to perform experiments with limited supervision; strong communication skills; familiar with the process of product development/experiment design; experience with emulsion and particle size testing/analysis.

Each internship position will have specific goals and project objectives that the student will be responsible for accomplishing during the internship. Students will be assigned a department supervisor who will provide guidance on day-to-day tasks, as well as expose the student to the working environment of TIC Gums.

Throughout the summer, HR will sponsor several seminars on resume writing, interviewing techniques and transitioning to the job world after school.

Our internship program runs during the summer months – approximately the end of May through August. Students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in order to apply and be pursuing a degree in a related field of study to the position.

Each internship is a paid position that offers a challenging opportunity. Positions are limited. Interested candidates should submit their resume to Michelle Magliocchetti @ internships@ticgums.com.

You can also visit our website at: http://www.ticgums.com/careers/internships.html

Residential Life and RSA will be hosting a roommate mixer TONIGHT at 7:00pm in the Apartment Community Center (right across from the Walker parking garage)! Qdoba will be served! 

Come check it out for a chance to find your new roommate!  Free stuffed Residential Life puppies will also be given to all who attend just for fun!  Also, if you are seeking Residential Life housing and you are a group of three students you will need to find a fourth roommate - so come to the mixer to find a fourth person who is a great fit with your group!

As a reminder - the deadline to apply for housing as a current student is Tuesday, March 28th at 11:59pm.  Don't miss the deadline if you want to live on campus for the 2017-2018 academic year!

The Library is testing a new service allowing students to reserve Study Rooms. We've set aside 6 study rooms on the 3rd floor for this pilot program.  To reserve one, use this form or try the touchscreen kiosk near the 3rd floor elevators.

These are the rules we're starting with:

1. Reservations are limited to 3 hours per person or group each day.
2. Reservations can be made up to five days in advance.
3. Although the room is a more private space, please be mindful not to disturb others.
4. Clean up the room before you leave.
5. Reservations containing inappropriate language may be canceled without warning.

Let us know what you think!

The Finance Board takes a vote on each request, approving it, disapproving it, or postponing consideration until a later date.  A majority of members must vote in favor of a request in order to approve it.  The President may veto allocations approved by the Finance Board, and the Finance Board can override the President’s veto by a 2/3 vote.