{"621183":{"#nid":"621183","#data":{"type":"news","title":"There is More to Being a Student Assistant than You Think","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMany students at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E take part in on-campus job opportunities that allow students to gain experience and learn new skills while taking classes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStarting with an open mind and a willingness to learn, Rosemary Pitrone joined the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E) team as a communications student assistant in the fall of 2017. Now, with more experience and valuable opportunities behind her, Rosemary is a senior at Georgia Tech and will be graduating this spring with a degree in Literature, Media, and Communication with threads in literature and social justice.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring her time at CEISMC, Rosemary has gained experience in a multitude of skills, including writing, photography, video production, interviewing and social media management.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked why being a student assistant, especially at CEISMC, is a good idea, Rosemary responded, \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a great opportunity to learn about the impact that Georgia Tech has on the metro area and the state of Georgia. At CEISMC in particular, it\u0026rsquo;s awesome to learn about all of the programs Georgia Tech has that provide STEM opportunities for K-12 students.\u0026rdquo; She mentioned how, through her job, she had learned useful skills that she \u0026ldquo;wouldn\u0026rsquo;t have had the opportunity to learn otherwise.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong with learning new skills, Rosemary has worked on many different projects with CEISMC, including attending the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/steamleadership\u0022\u003ESTEAM Leadership Conference\u003C\/a\u003E last summer, interviewing CEISMC employees to discuss the diverse work they do, and visiting Hollis Innovation Academy to witness the impact of STEAM programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I had a lot of fun going to the STEAM Leadership conference last year. I was there to take pictures and do a few interviews with attendees. I got to sit in on workshops, including one with animatronic puppets. Last summer, I also had the opportunity to visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantapublicschools.us\/HollisInnovation\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EM.R. Hollis Innovation Academy\u003C\/a\u003E to meet the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/news\/innovators-residence-enliven-stem-learning\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInnovators-in-Residence\u003C\/a\u003E and see some of the amazing things they built with the students. That was a great experience [that] helped me understand just how much of an impact CEISMC has on K-12 students.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAside from school and her work at Georgia Tech, Rosemary writes for the campus newspaper, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nique.net\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETechnique\u003C\/a\u003E. She also enjoys playing the piano, watching \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENetflix\u003C\/a\u003E, reading, and playing with her roommate\u0026rsquo;s cat in her spare time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERosemary has not ruled out any future opportunities yet, and as she is currently applying for jobs, she is keeping an open mind when considering where her future will take her. As for those questioning taking on an on-campus job, Rosemary advises other students like her to \u0026ldquo;have an open mind, try new things, and never rule something out just because you\u0026rsquo;re not sure if you can do it!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Shannon Malone \u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Rosemary Pitrone Provides Insight on the Advantages of Holding a Student Assistant Position Throughout College"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERosemary Pitrone, a graduating senior at Georgia Tech, provides insight on the advantages of holding a student assistant position during college.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Rosemary Pitrone, a graduating senior at Georgia Tech, provides insight on the advantages of holding a student assistant position during college.  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Taylor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Manager\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n817 W. Peachtree Street, NW\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSuite 300\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAtlanta, GA 30308\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["steven.taylor@ceismc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}