Fishlinger Family Fund Scholarship

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is currently looking to award the Fishlinger Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is intended to provide an annual, merit-based scholarship to a high achieving BSOS undergraduate student who has overcome medical or personal hardships. This scholarship is renewable through the recipient's senior year, provided they maintain their good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher). The 2019-20 academic year award for this scholarship is: $10,000 

 

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Currently enrolled BSOS undergraduate student. Preference given to rising sophomores, majoring in Government & Politics, but all BSOS majors may apply.
• Exhibit exemplary academic standing, as evidenced by a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Exhibit financial need, as evidenced by submission of Financial Aid Offer Statement and Personal Statement of Financial Need.

Please complete the application no later than Friday, April 5, 2019. Apply at: go.umd.edu/fishlinger2019 Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu

Bat Netting Tech Position - Dept of Energy & Environment

Location: Washington, DC

Start Date: May 20, 2019

End Date: Aug 31, 2019

Last Date to Apply:  April 21, 2019

Hours:  Approximately 35 hours/week

Technician needed to conduct mist netting for bats in Washington, DC. This work is part of a larger survey of the bat community of the National Capital region. The majority of the work will be conducted at NIGHT.  Must have own transportation. Housing NOT provided. Hours and days worked will vary, so candidate must have flexibility.

DUTIES:

Mist net for bats

Track bats to roosts using telemetry

Collect environmental data at bat roost locations.

Conduct bat roost exit counts

Conduct bat acoustical monitoring

Data Entry

COMPENSATION:

Salary: $8,400.00 ($525/weekly)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be able to:

Stand for 30-180 minute intervals

Hike/walk 1- 10 miles a day

Carry up to 30 pounds

Use hand-held and driving navigation tools

Accurately record field data

Must be vaccinated for rabies

Must have valid driver’s license

PREFERRED:

The ideal candidate will have experience with mist netting, identifying bats, and tracking with telemetry.

Please send resume/CV with three references to lindsay.rohrbaugh@dc.gov     

Mapping for Diplomacy Event

Mapping for Diplomacy

United States Diplomacy Center

330 21st Street, NW

Friday, April 5, 2019

1:00-4:00pm

The United States Diplomacy Center has partnered with MapGive to host a mapathon on April 5 2019, from 1-4pm in the Diplomacy Center pavilion located in the State Department. The purpose of the mapathon is to create necessary digital map data for humanitarian and development causes, including combating HIV/AIDS, humanitarian assistance, and public diplomacy. Participants will simultaneously learn about the impact of open mapping and learn how to use satellite imagery to create map data through the OpenStreetMap platform.

The event will include keynote remarks from State Department officials, a panel of experts, a mapping tutorial, and lightning talks. Speakers include Allan Mustard, Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Lee Schwartz, Geographer of the United States, and leaders from Secondary Cities, USAID, and PEPFAR.

Please bring a laptop to participate in the mapping. No prior experience with mapping is required! Light refreshments provided, provided by our sponsor MapBox.

Find more details and RSVP here:

https://diplomacy.state.gov/archives/5268

RSVP TODAY

CAREER FAIR THIS FRIDAY!!!

Please join us for the Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair THIS FRIDAY!

 March 29th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Stamp Student Union Atrium (Room 1107 - NEW LOCATION!)

Organizations will be recruiting for full-time and internship positions in a variety of areas like GIS, research, data science, and environmentally related fields. All majors and class levels (including graduate students) are welcome.

Organizations confirmed to attend (continue checking this link as more organizations may be added):

• City of Greenbelt Department of Public Works
• Geomni
• Hispanic Access Foundation
• IIC Technologies Foundation
• Maryland Environmental Service
• Master of Professional Studies: GIS and GEOINT
• Motivf Corporation
• National Scholarships Office, UMD
• Pando Alliance
• Stantec
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• University of Maryland, Army ROTC
• University of Maryland, Facilities Management, Campus GIS
• Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)

Visit the “LINKEDIN PHOTO BOOTH” during the Fair from 10 a.m. -11:30 p.m. and receive a professional headshot to use on your LinkedIn profile.

Need help preparing? 

• Review these career fair preparation tips.
• Request an appointment with the University Career Center.
• Career Fair Drop in hours: March 28 | 2-4 p.m. | UCC @ BSOS, 2148 Tydings. All BSOS majors are welcome to stop by to ask questions or request a resume review. 

RGi Scholarship

CISSM Global Forum

March 28, 2019 | 12:00-1:15 pm | 1203 Van Munching Hall
“The War in Yemen: Roots and Consequences”
Charles Schmitz, Professor of Geography, Towson University
	Charles Schmitz is professor of Geography at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland where he has taught since 1999.  Dr. Schmitz is a specialist on the Middle East and Yemen.  He began his academic career as a Fulbright Scholar and American Institute for Yemeni Studies Fellow in Yemen in the early 1990’s.  Dr. Schmitz’ current research interests include the political economy of development in Yemen, international law and the counter terror policy, international governance and failing states, and the sociology of contemporary Yemeni society. Dr. Schmitz has been involved in the defense cases of several Yemeni detainees in Guantanamo, the most prominent of which was the case of Salim Hamdan who won a Supreme Court case against Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in 2006.  Dr. Schmitz served as the translator and country consultant for the Hamdan defense team in the Office of Military Commissions from 2004 until 2009. Read more.
Upcoming events
April 4, 2019	Special Event | 2019 Executive UMD Cybersecurity Summit | Maryland Global Initiative on Cybersecurity
May 9, 2019	CISSM Global Forum | "Non-State Actors and Global Governance: The Case of the UN Climate Conferences" | Catherine Worsnop and Poorti Sapatnekar
The CISSM Global Forum is typically held from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm  in 1203 Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD 20742. It is open to the public (no RSVPs required) and is supported by the Yamamoto-Scheffelin Endowment for Policy Research and the IDEV Council. For further information about the CISSM Global Forum contact cissm@umd.edu.

GEOINT Information Session

Are you interested in a career in Geospatial Intelligence? 

Join our information session to learn more about 

the Master’s Degree in Geospatial Intelligence 

➔ Master’s Degree (30 credits) or Graduate Certificate (15 credits) 

➔ Evening classes offered both online and in-person 

We are now accepting applications for admission in Fall 2019 (Application deadline: May 16, 2019) and Spring 2020. 

More details are available at geoint.umd.edu or geog-geoint@umd.edu. 

Sign-up link for GEOINT Info Session

Learn more about GEOINT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60G0PIV8S6w

GEOG Spring 2019 Seminar Series

Advanced Degree in Geography - Guest Speaker on Campus

So, you're graduating... Apply to the Advancing Geography Through Diversity Program (AGTDP)! We'd like to welcome you to hear our guest speaker,Dr. Dee Jordan speak about this awesome Graduate Program opportunity! ANS 0408 2:00pm April 3rd Enjoy light refreshments and see what this program has to offer! RSVP HERE

Bat Internship Positions - Dept of Energy & Environment

Location: Washington, DC

Start Date: May 20, 2019

End Date: Aug 31, 2019

Last Date to Apply:  April 21, 2019

Hours:  Approximately 16-20 hours/week

Intern needed to assist biologist and technician in conducting mist netting for bats in Washington, DC. This work is part of a larger survey of the bat community of the National Capital region. The majority of the work will be conducted at NIGHT.  Must have own transportation. Housing NOT provided. Hours and days worked will vary, so candidate must have flexibility. Minimum of 2 nights/week required.

DUTIES:

Assist mist netting for bats

Assist tracking bats to roosts using telemetry

Assist collecting environmental data at bat roost locations.

Assist conducting bat roost exit counts

Assist conducting bat acoustical monitoring

Occasional data Entry

COMPENSATION:

Stipend: $3,500 ($233/weekly)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be able to:

Stand for 30-180 minute intervals

Hike/walk 1- 10 miles a day

Carry up to 30 pounds

Use hand-held and driving navigation tools

Accurately record field data

PREFERRED:

Vaccinated for rabies

The ideal candidate will have experience with mist netting, identifying bats, and tracking with telemetry.

Please send resume/CV with three references to lindsay.rohrbaugh@dc.gov     

National Planning Commission Opportunities

National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) 2019 Student Volunteer Internship Opportunities

Do you want to contribute to reimagining public spaces? Solving planning challenges? Envisioning modernization plans while preserving the historic landscape of the nation’s capital?

About NCPC:Expand on your urban planning skills at NCPC! Collaborate on impactful, multifaceted issues and initiatives such as Pennsylvania Avenue, Parks & Open Space, Memorials for the Future, SW EcoDistrict, Flooding, and more, through research, analysis, urban design, project review, plan development, and/or public engagement.

As the federal planning agency for the National Capital Region, NCPC preserves and enhances the extraordinary historical, cultural, and natural resources and federal assets of the National Capital Region to support the needs of the federal government and enrich the lives of the region’s visitors, workers, and residents. The Martin Luther King Memorial, Eisenhower Memorial, and National Museum of African American History & Culture are just some examples of the historic and groundbreaking initiatives under NCPC’s review that have significantly contributed to and captured our nation’s unique history and legacy.


Opportunities:
NCPC considers applications year-round from eligible students interested in a potential internship. While student internships at NCPC are unpaid, students gain unique experience in the federal planning and policy making environment working alongside NCPC staff on multifaceted projects and issues that impact the National Capital region. In addition to working in an office environment, interns also gain field experience by conducting walk- throughs and site visits throughout the nation’s capital. To be considered for this program, students must meet certain program eligibility requirements such as U.S. Citizenship and a minimum of half-time current enrollment in an accredited institution, as well as any specific skills indicated below:

• The Physical Planning Division is seeking interns to assist a small team of planners and designers working on the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative and the Monumental Core Streetscape Manual. Both projects are addressing how to create more usable, sustainable, enjoyable, and memorable civic spaces to elevate the identity, improve the character, and enhance experiences for visitors, residents, and workers in the heart of the nation’s capital. The intern will conduct technical research and analysis, and assist preparing graphics and reports for presentations. Rising graduates in landscape architecture, architecture, and/or urban planning with strong organizational and research skills and proficiency with CAD/GIS and Adobe Creative Suite is highly preferred.

• The Policy and Research Division is seeking an intern to participate in several planning, research, and urban design activities that may involve the Smart Cities Initiative, Comprehensive Plan and Commemoration. This division researches critical issues and opportunities facing the National Capital Region. It evaluates policy options and priorities and works on the congressionally mandated Comprehensive Plan and Federal Capital Improvements Program.

• The Office of Public Engagement is seeking an intern to assist with the planning and execution of monthly Commission meetings, special events, and public outreach, including social media, media releases, and various materials. Interns will also research and write on planning topics such as flooding, NCPC’s historic role in city development, and public participation. This division coordinates outreach and participation on all aspects of NCPC’s initiatives and activities with the public and media and fosters partnerships to address planning challenges in the National Capital Region.

How to Apply:For consideration, submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format to: jobs@ncpc.gov Your cover letter should indicate your academic course of study and your specific NCPC interests, including the division to which you seek assignment if accepted for an internship with the NCPC. Writing samples and/or portfolios showcasing your strengths are appreciated.

Questions:If you have questions, please send your inquiries to: jobs@ncpc.gov

Dangermond Fellowship - ESRI

The Dangermond Fellowship is an exciting, paid opportunity provided through the partnership between National Audubon Society and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). This prestigious fellowship is designed with the aim to foster the next generation of leaders in the enterprise GIS, science, and nonprofit/conservation sectors. 

Throughout the year, Fellows will receive extensive and immersive training in the full ArcGIS platform and will visit both the ESRI campus in Redlands, CA and Audubon’s headquarters in New York City. The position is a one-year commitment and starts in June 2019 until June 2020. Fellows will work full time over the summer to attend trainings, the ESRI User Conference, and spend time on a GIS-related project with a unique, local Audubon field location (center or an office that is closest to your residence). 

In the fall and spring, Fellows will work part-time to accommodate for the academic semester. The goals of the program are to provide Fellows with enterprise systems, conservation, science, and applied technologies exposure in a GIS department that is at the forefront of the GIS enterprise landscape. Experience with GIS server technologies, cloud servers, database management systems, application development, and account management will be gained through hands-on application of skills and knowledge with a professional team. 

Through the fellowship, Audubon wants to bring together individuals from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to geodesy, computer science, cartography, human geography, physical geography, climate science, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geospatial information science. As a Fellow, your potential to further GIS work in connection with Audubon’s conservation strategy will be a strong consideration during the selection process. 

This includes:
• Advancing research in the field of geographic information systems and science applied to wildlife and bird conservation
• Expanding and strengthening the relevance of geographic information science across Audubon’s network, especially in the intersection of GIS, conservation policy, climate change, coastal planning, and land use/cover change monitoring
• Promotion of effective and ethical use of geographic information data and technologies
• Building relationships around GIS science and applications in order to foster multi-disciplinary geospatial research and education across the Audubon network and key partners

Students from colleges across the United States are invited to apply. Students must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

For more information, click here.

C-StREAM Summer Internships

C-StREAM is a program focused on recruiting, advising, and mentoring college students from typically under-represented groups to prepare them for careers in environmental protection and restoration. We will work with successful applicants to identify internships and mentors and help advise them academically to ensure they are on the best track for success.

Applicants for C-StREAM internships at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Program and the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office are still being accepted through April 9th, 2019.

We have posted full descriptions of those positions here.

Note that letters of recommendation are due April 16th and decisions about these positions will be made after April 30th.

There will be 7 components of your application that will be submitted via the “Apply Here” link below:

• Application form
• Ranked position choices (read all 5 descriptions before ranking)
• 1 page cover letter
• 1-2 page statement of interest (this is described further in the application form)
• Resume
• College transcripts (unofficial is fine)
• Two-three letters of recommendation  (These should be submitted through this page by your recommenders.  Please be sure to notify them of this.)

APPLY HERE

MS in GIS at the University at Albany

The MS in GIS at the University at Albany is still considering applications for the Fall 2019 semester.

They are offering a $1500 tuition scholarship for the first year of studies. Please note that the GRE admissions requirement has been dropped.

The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science at the University at Albany, State University of New York

The Department of Geography and Planning at the University at Albany has begun offering a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGIS) and is now accepting applications for the Fall 2018 semester. The 36-credit program is divided into an 18-credit core, a 3-credit capstone course, and 15 credits of electives. Our GIS faculty members include 4 experts in their respective fields:

·         Dr. Alexander Buyantuev--remote sensing technology and its application to environmental issues,

·         Dr. Shiguo Jiang, the use of spatial statistics for environmental analysis,

·         Dr. Rui Li-mapping and navigation, and

·         Dr. James Mower-algorithm development for augmented reality and landscape rendering applications.

Because of our location in New York State's Capital Region, students participating in the MSGIS program will have the unique opportunity to access a wide array of internship offerings, including those with public and private sector offices and agencies.

• Take a tour of the MS in GIS at the University at Albany!
• Admission Requirements
• Program of Study

If you have any questions about the program, admission requirements, or other issues, please email Dr. James Mower, Director of the MSGIS.

Spring Break is Here!

Two of your fellow GeoTerps are working on research projects and need your help! Both of these surveys are applicable to GIS and GEOG majors so please help them out by taking them while you are relaxing this Spring Break! Both are anonymous. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CZPP3K5

https://goo.gl/forms/Vc0uPsB0Qmlki8Vl1

I know this week has likely been CRAZY for each of you so I hope that you all take the breather you need over Spring Break - you deserve it! If you're traveling BE SAFE and take lots of photos (we'd love to post them to our Facebook and Instagram if you're willing to share!)

The advising office will be open Friday from 10 am - 12 pm but will be closed after that until Monday March 25th. If you need assistance in the meantime e-mail us at geog-advise@umd.edu.

Enjoy the weather and as always, Be Global!

Registration Guide Available

Registration is just around the corner! If you have questions, consult the guide-- the answer is bound to be in there! If not, stop by the Advising Office for help!

http://registrar.umd.edu/reg_guides.html

LGBTQIA+ Campus Award and Lavender Leadership Honor Society

Nominate someone for an LGBTQIA+ Campus Award Click here to nominate fill out the form Nominations close March 29th   Spring ceremonies are upon us and that means it's awards season! If you know a student, staff, or faculty member who has contributed to the LGBTQIA+ Community on campus, be sure to nominate them so they can be recognized. Anyone can nominate someone or self-nominate! To learn if you or someone you know is eligible, head to go.umd.edu/lgbtawards2019.

Lavender Leadership Honor Society Applications Open! Membership application: go.umd.edu/llhs2019 DEADLINE: Friday, March 29th at 5pm   Lavender Leadership Honor Society is an initiative of the LGBT Equity Center, and advised by a student board, which celebrates and develops leadership for LGBTQ+ social justice. We understand that "leadership" can take many forms and therefore encourage all to apply, regardless of if you label yourself a "leader" or not. Regardless of labels, the Honor Society is for anyone who is committed in belief and action to supporting communities around diversity and inclusion in the realms of sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression. Undergrads, grad students, staff/faculty, and alumni are all eligible to apply!

START Internship Opportunity

Want to know more about START's Program? 

We've still got one more virtual information session about START's Internship Program coming up! The last spring session is scheduled for Monday, March 25 at 3pm EST. Please feel free to share this information with your students or colleagues who may be interested in learning more about our program. We will also be adding more sessions to take place over the summer, so please stay tuned for that information. For more information and to sign up for the webinars, please see our website: 

• Monday 03/25: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-internship-program-0325

If you're interested in setting up a separate webinar for your students or classroom, please let me know and we'd be happy to discuss that as well.

Below is a list of opportunities available for the summer and/or fall semesters. Please visit our website for detailed project descriptions and more information, and to access the summer and fall application forms: https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.

• Communications or Multimedia Internships
• GIS: Data Collection & Cartography
• GIS: Transnational Illicit Trafficking (TransIT)
• Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Internships
• ICONS Project Internship
• International Crisis Behavior Project
• Optimizing language training through learner profiles
• Pathways to Violence: Understanding Hate Crime Offenders
• Selection for Cyber Aptitude
• START/State Department Terrorist Organizations Project Internship
• Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Advanced Research Internship
• Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Next Generation WMD Threat Detection System
• Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Transnational Illicit Trafficking
• Understanding Extremist Networks
• Understanding Domestic Radicalization
• Using Social Media Behavior to Identify Malign Actors: Data Collection and Annotation for Russian and Chinese 

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).

General requirements

Applicants for all internships must:

• Have a good academic record.
• Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.
• Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.
• Agree to attend orientation and training. 
• Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:
• A complete application for the correct semester (available at http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships),
• One page resume,
• Cover letter,
• Writing sample,
• Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution.

Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, preferred majors and compulsory meeting times. 

How to apply

SUMMER 2019:

Priority application deadline: Sunday, March 24, 2019; 11:59pm

Final application deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2019; 11:59pm

FALL 2019:

Priority application deadline: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 11:59pm

Final application deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2019; 11:59pm

For more information about the projects, requirements and for the application forms visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships