Could a 15-Year-Old With a Laptop Be the New Campaign Media Guru?

Read about how a convention of political bloggers and a 15 year old are ushering in the debut of "Internet-powered politics".

"Daily Kos's convention — the in-person gathering of the nation's most-read online political blog — was practically carpeted with presidential candidates. But perhaps the most notable presentation came from Ava Lowery, a 15-year-old from rural Alabama, whose homemade video was shown at the convention on jumbo television screens. "

** Summer Job Opening **

Stanford Patient Education Research Center is looking to hire a web programmer on an hourly basis to assist in web site development for a chronic disease self-management program. Healthier Living @ Stanford is a six week on-line program for people living with chronic health conditions such as heart disease lung disease and diabetes.
The successful candidate will work with a team of health educators and web developers to create an updated version of our web site. We will create the design aesthetic for the site and, but you will be responsible for implementing the front end changes using existing templates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transform mockups from our designer into websites with HTML/XHTML templates which include dynamic content.
• Utilizes internet standard tools and common programming protocols to develop web pages.
• Proficiency with (x)HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Able to produce and code Web site development with minimal supervision.
• Reviews and edits web pages and content areas for errors and inconsistencies.
• Creates and edit sites by hand and with layout programs with minimal supervision.
• Extremely detail oriented, and organized.
• Proficiency with the following is essential to this position: Dreamweaver 8.0, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, FTP and multimedia applications.

Please send your resume with cover letter & examples of web sites you have created to:
kplant@stanford.edu;
or fax to: (650) 725-9422
or mail to:
1000 Welch Road #204,
Palo Alto, CA 94304.

Sudent Lab Assistant Postition Available

Description:

The CTIS Middlefield staff is looking for a qualified student to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12:30pm and 5:00pm but can be flexible if needed. Applicant must be able to handle a variety of personality types and situations with a calm friendly attitude. As this is a computer lab, the ability to work comfortably with a variety of computer operating systems and applications is greatly preferred. The working environment is fairly relaxed with an attitude towards learning and developing technical skills and gaining real world experience. If you are interested, see additional details and contact info below.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Apple OS X
• Knowledge of basic office applications including,
  • Microsoft Office, Internet, Some Photoshop ability
  • Additional applications / programming languages preferred
• Comfortable working with computer electronics and hardware
  • Repair, Upgrade, and Installation / Setup
• Ability to troubleshoot both Hardware and Operating system problems
• General knowledge of TCP/IP and Ethernet networking
• Ability to meet schedules and times
• Ability to work in a team environment with good social skills

All applicants will be required to fill out additional job application form that will cover contact info, additional preferred qualifications, and possible work hours.

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 units of classes.

Interested? Please Contact:

Michael Almasi (Lab Supervisor)
Phone: (650) 949-6956
Email: almasiMichael@fhda.edu
Hours: Anytime from 9:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday Mourning Dove Blogging

A mourning dove couple has taken up residence on our deck and built (not much of a) nest in one of my hanging baskets. One egg is inside and they have been sitting on the egg for a little over a week. We have found out that it takes about 14 days for the eggs to incubate and then another 14 or so days for the babies to grow up and fly away.




We're looking forward to the hatching of our first grand-bird!

Graphic Designer Position Open

Job Description/Requirements:

SRI International, a research institute in Menlo Park, Calif., is seeking a qualified graphic designer to join a small design team in the Corporate and Marketing Communications department. SRI is the organization that invented the computer mouse and the foundations of personal computing, and today continues to develop high-value innovations that are transforming the way people work, live, and learn. The Corporate and Marketing Communications department develops and implements integrated programs in public relations, marketing communications, and staff communications to meet SRI’s business objectives.

Essential Functions:

Under the direction of the graphic services manager and department VP, the designer will work with other department members and staff members throughout SRI, including executives, managers, researchers, and other professionals. This individual is responsible for a variety of sometimes complex graphic design projects, including web development, logo and identity systems, presentations and printed materials, event and exhibit support materials, etc. Must be able to work directly with clients; translate needs into effective designs; present thoughtful solutions to non-design audiences; prepare production, budget and schedule details; and produce deliverables, including managing production with an in-house print shop and outside vendors. Must have excellent interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines and budgets. Must be at ease working under varying circumstances -- independently, with other designers, and under art direction, and comfortable accepting constructive comments and modifying designs accordingly.

Other Duties:

Participate in department, design team, and project meetings; research photos and images; maintain job log; and archive completed projects.

Experience and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent, with at least 7 years experience in graphic or visual design. Must have excellent knowledge and application of typography, and solid understanding of graphic and web design principles and current web technologies (html, css, javascript). Disciplined in graphic design theory, astute in prepress production, and knowledgeable in alternatives to 3D form factors. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Macromedia tools including Contribute and Dreamweaver. Proficiency in Flash, photography, or illustration a plus.

Ellie Javadi
SRI International
Corporate and Marketing Communications
650.859.4874
ellie.javadi@sri.com

Emerging Technologies Workshop

Sponsored by WOW (www.WebProfessionals.com) and Foothill and De Anza College
April 21st and 22nd @ De Anza College Campus

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is creating a huge "buzz" in the Web development community who see it as one of the new technologies ushering in "Web 2.0." AJAX provides a powerful mechanism for building Web applications and interfaces with very rich and efficient browser/client-side interactivity. This new level of interactivity is accomplished with server requests only for the portions of a Web page that are active instead of requests for an entire page. The key components of AJAX include the JavaScript DOM (Document Object Model), the XMLHttpRequest object, XML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This two-day workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the technologies behind the AJAX platform. Upon completion, attendees should be able to immediately begin to use AJAX to build highly interactive Web applications and dynamic content.

• An Introduction to the AJAX Platform
• Using XMLHttpRequest to Load XML Content
• Interactions between JavaScript and the XML Document Object Model (DOM)
• The Role of XSLT in AJAX Applications
• Testing AJAX Applications

Internships being offered to students of Foothill and De Anza Colleges. For information on internships, contact Marie Taylor-Harper

NASA Web Intern position

A new position at Borland Software for a Web Developer has just opened.

Skills and Experience required:

• HTML / XML
• CSS / Stylesheet design
• Familiarity with basic programmingconcepts
• Familiarity with a web authoringtool like Dreamweaver MX
• Familiarity with Windows andOperating systems Basics
• Familiarity with website designand operations
• Solid writtencommunication skills

Additional skills desired but not required:

• Javascript
• Familiarity with OOPconcepts
• Java programming language
• Windows Server operations
• Webserver administration (ApacheTomcat)
• Database and SQL experience(SQL Server specific)

Duties:

• Provide support in maintaining theBorland Answers website (http://support.borland.com)
• Initial duties would includecleaning up current web site content, reformatting articles andapplying templates
• Website administrative dutieswould include reporting and monitoring content creation, monitoringwebsite health
• Monitoring websitefeedback forum
• Position would also be responsiblefor stylesheet maintenance and creation.
• Position could expand to includeweb programming responsibilities.

Interested candidates should contact Marti Carlson Program Coordinator
NASA/Ames and Private Sector Internship Programs
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District
(650) 604-5560 or email her at mcarlson@mail.arc.nasa.gov.
Intern applications can be downloaded from the Intern website at http://nasa.fhda.edu.