Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Writing Tutor Internship


Humans of Conflict Event

Humans of Conflict will take place this Friday, 3/30 at 1PM in 0130 Tydings Hall. Featured participants are Dr. McCauley, Karen Delaney (The Advocacy Project), Richelieu Lomax (The World Bank), and Arzo Wardak. Discussion will be centered around how war impacts the daily lives of refugees and those in other marginalized communities. 

Light refreshments will be served.

See flyers below for more information.


BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council-Apply today!




Apply to serve on the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) today! Be the voice of your college and leave an impact on your campus community. We are seeking applicants from every department. The application closes on April 3 at 5:30 PM.


Click here to learn more about the BSOS DSAC & here to meet current members of the council!


GEOG Career Fair-Friday, April 6, 2018

Welcome back from Spring Break GeoTerps! It's the time of year again - the Spring Career Fair! Hope to see everyone there April 6th!


Friday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LeFrak Hall, Room 1158

Organizations will be recruiting for full-time and internship positions in a variety of areas like GIS, research, and environmentally related fields. All majors and class levels are welcome. Suggested attire: Business Casual. 

Organizations attending:

  • Army ROTC (UMD)
  • Dewberry
  • ERDC Geospatial Research Laboratory
  • ESRI
  • HACU National Internship Program
  • Maryland Environmental Trust
  • National Scholarships Office
  • New Light Technologies, Inc.
  • Peace Corps
  • U.S. Census Bureau
  • UMD CAMPUS GIS
  • UMD Master of Professional Studies in GIS and GEOINT
  • UMD - National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
  • Urban Resources Initiative
Read more about each organization by visiting, https://go.umd.edu/geog18
For additional information about this event, contact Kristen Frese, UCC-BSOS@umd.edu, at the University Career Center.

Co-sponsored with the University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the Department of Geographical Sciences Undergraduate and the University Career Center & The President's Promise. 

Career Shuttle to the CIA-4/20/18

Career Shuttle: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Friday, April 20, 11:00 am- 5:30 pm
RSVP and read more: https://go.umd.edu/cscia 
(Registration closes on April 4 or once capacity has been reached) 

Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in McLean, VA! This career shuttle is for BSOS students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the CIA and its mission and contributions to national security. The visit will include an information session led by senior officers from the Directorate of Operations and Analysis, a CIA museum tour, as well as a brief stop to the employee association store to purchase mementos. Space is limited, so sign up today! 

In order to participate:
  • Sign up HERE to submit the following information: full legal name, date and place of birth and Social Security Number before April 4, 2018.
  • You must be a current UMD student.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Participants must be available to leave from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on April 20th. Early departures cannot be accommodated.



Space is limited. Once the bus is full, you will be added to our waiting list and notified if a spot opens up.

The University Career Center’s "no show" policy will be strictly enforced. However due to the required background security check before the event, there is a modification to the normal two day no-show policy. To avoid the cancellation penalty, please contact Kristen Frese, BEFORE April 4, 2018 at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu  if you need to cancel, so that someone from the wait list may take your spot.

Questions? Contact Kristen Frese at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu.

Hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise   

Summer 2018 URI internships in Baltimore



Below find information about Summer opportunities with the Urban Resources Initiative.  They will also be attending the Geographical Science Career Fair on April 6, 2018 from 9:30am-12:30pm-1158 LeFrak Hall.


Summer 2018 URI internships in Baltimore
The Urban Resources Initiative Internship Program is a partnership of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Parks & People Foundation, and area universities.
FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, APPLY BEFORE April 25 (Applications considered until positions filled)

URI INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
  • Semester internship:  180 hours; 10-12 weeks; 15-18 hours/week
  •  Most internships are unpaid
  • Academic credit may be applicable; see your academic advisor or internship office.

For information, contact Dr. Edward Orser, URI Program Manager:   info@parksandpeople.org
To apply, please complete the application found in the link: https://parksandpeoplefdn.wufoo.com/forms/m1dkj1un1tyuhb2/
 Be advised that the application asks for the following:
1)      Resume     2) Letter of interest     3) Faculty academic advisor contact info.

PROJECTS WITH THE BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
(See the attachment or go on line for project descriptions)
  • Comprehensive Park Planning
  • Recreation Center Program
  • Carrie Murray Nature Center:  Environmental Education
  • Media Marketing:  Content Writer/Copy Editor 
  • Digital Media Assistant
  • Park Events Programming
  • Tree Baltimore:  Notable Trees Program

PROJECTS WITH THE PARKS AND PEOPLE FOUNDATION
  • SuperKids Camp Environmental Education
  • Branches Assistant Team Leader
  • Urban Ecology Curriculum Fellow (Baltimore Ecosystem Study)

Summer hires at NOAA Coast Survey

NOAA Coast Survey contractor Earth Resources Technology (ERT) currently has four paid open summer project positions for current geography/GIS students (undergrad or graduate) or recent graduates.  Three positions are located in downtown Silver Spring, MD at NOAA headquarters.  The fourth position is located in Norfolk, VA on the NOAA campus downtown.  The positions are full-time (40 hours/week) for 10-12 weeks (start and end times are adjustable for different summer break schedules).

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey maintains the nation's nautical charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to national maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions and wreckage. 

1) Marine Chart Division - Chart Adequacy (Silver Spring) - The selected applicant will perform various geographic information systems (GIS) analysis tasks and compile lidar bathymetric data sets to generate coverage maps, intersect source layer data in order to generate adequacy maps, generate bathymetric coverage maps, and process vessel traffic data (Autonomous Identification Systems).

2) Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping - Crowd-sourced Bathymetry (Silver Spring) - The selected applicant will support Coast Survey's interdisciplinary program for coordinated ocean and coastal mapping.  He or she will be responsible for aggregating the best available crowd-sourced bathymetric data for areas of interest.  He or she will perform GIS analyses on several data sources, converting data to a format to be readily ingested by Coast Survey, and deliver a procedure document for future use to follow the same workflow.

3) Hydrographic Surveys Division - Hydro Health Model Validation (Silver Spring) - The selected applicant will support Coast Survey's new method for evaluating and validating final output of a new "Hydrographic Health" model through outreach and interaction with Coast Survey's regional Navigation Managers.  He or she will design an automated form that requests input from the user on the necessity for conducting a hydrographic survey in a given area from the maritime community.  He or she will synthesize and analyze the collected survey data to make recommendations for improving the next iteration of the model.

4) Hydrographic Surveys Division - Survey Quality Assurance (Norfolk) -  The selected applicant will write scripts to mine data from PDF forms (Survey Acceptance Reviews) to identify common quality assurance issues with NOAA hydrographic surveys; automate data movement and transfer summaries; and write scripts to automate Danger to Navigation (DTON) scanning (algorithm based on existing rules and guidelines employed by hand).

ERT is looking to fill the positions soon and the announcement will close when each position is filled.



-- 
Kathleen Jamison
Chief, Resource Management Staff
NOAA Office of Coast Survey

University of Maryland Army ROTC

University of Maryland Army ROTC is offering a $5,000 signing bonus 
for members of the Class of 2020.

Text ROTCBONUS to 462769 in order to hear about the Basic Camp Lateral Entry 5K Bonus!



-- 

Terry  McCall, GS
Recruiter
University of Maryland Army ROTC
2100 Reckord Armory
College Park, MD 20742

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Critical Language Scholarship



The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.

CLS is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century's globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.

The Critical Language Scholarship Program is a program of the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is supported in its implementation by American Councils for International Education.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

BA/MPP Information Session


SAVE THE DATES: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Sessions:

The NSO will hold three early NSF GRFP information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2018 or in subsequent years. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org
Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2018.
  1. Monday, April 9 - 4:45 pm to 6 pm - Plant Sciences 1130
  2. Wednesday, April 11 - 4:45 to 6 pm - Plant Sciences 1130
  3. Thursday, April 19 - 4:45 - 6 pm - Plant Sciences 1130
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) supports graduate studies toward Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields.

RSVP to nsfgrfp@umd.edu - indicate which session you plan to attend.
Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field.

BSOS Newsletter



Upcoming Workshops

Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Workshop
Thursday, March 15 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | University Career Center, South Hornbake Library, 3rd floor
What do employers mean when they say they are diverse and inclusive? How do you know that they really mean it? Come learn how to identify employers who value diversity and inclusion, and hear businesses make the case for increased diversity. Learn how you can take advantage of this opportunity. 
For More Information & to RSVP

Job Search Strategies Boot Camp for May 2018 UMD Grads
Thursday, March 22 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | University Career Center, South Hornbake Library, 3rd floor
Not going away for Spring Break? Are you a graduating in May 2018?  Would you like to submerge yourself in learning basic job search strategies?  Then this workshop is for you! 
*RSVP REQUIRED BY MARCH 14th

JP Morgan Chase & Co: Career 101 Workshop, Delaware 
Sunday, March 25 | 8:00-11:30 a.m. | Newark, Delaware - location to be shared after confirming attendance
Join us at our Career 101 Workshop and ask all of your questions about the recruitment process - from resume tips, to how to network, and what you should be asking during an interview. Learn how to sell yourself!
For More Information & to RSVP

Upcoming Information Sessions

JP Morgan Chase Sophomore Development Program
Friday, March 23 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | TBD
At JPMorgan Chase, our strength lies in the diversity of our people. Our Sophomore Development Program offers second-year university students, who self-identify as Black, Hispanic or Native American, the opportunity to develop foundational skills in finance. This intensive program will develop your technical and professional skills and build your network across our firm. Learn more about the program and opportunities with JP Morgan Chase.



Upcoming Career Fairs

Sagamore Pendry Hotel Job Fair
Thursday, March 15 | 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. | 1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Join us at our Job Fair on Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team!
DoD Consolidated Adjudications Facility College Recruitment Job Fair 
Friday, March 23 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Fort Meade McGill Training Center
Attendees will hear about available vacancies at the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility. If interested, please carefully read the job flyer to ensure you bring the correct materials to the Fair. 

Please share these spring break tips with students:


Spring break is the perfect time to complete career-related tasks that will help prepare you for career success. 

Check out these 10 easy tasks to complete over spring break that will advance your career development!


Thank you for helping spread the word!

Thank you for sharing career-related events with BSOS students. Because of your efforts...

Fifty-eight (58) BSOS students were matched with host sites for Intern for a Day! 
Intern for a Day connects undergraduate students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day internship/shadowing experiences.   

One hundred forty four (144) students attended the Psychology Networking Night! 
Students connected with over 20 alumni and organizations to learn about career path options in psychology, make new connections and identify internship and job openings.

Fifty-three (53) students attended the Careers in Diplomacy panel!
Students participated in a panel discussion with professionals working in and around diplomacy. They learned tips about the entry points into the field as well as what the in-demand skills and experiences are for the field.  

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