Thursday, February 26, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
UMD Geography Summer Internship
The GEOGLAM (GEO Global Agricultural Monitoring) team in the
Geographical Sciences Department at UMD are looking for a
summer intern to help us with our agriculture research. We are
looking for someone who is interested in GIS, remote sensing, conflict and food
security. Please contact Katie McGaughey at katiemc@umd.edu or Brian Barker at bbarker1@umd.edu. Thank you!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Nominate an Outstanding Advisor
2015 OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR AWARD-
submissions due on March 20, 2015.
The
advisors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences play an integral role
in the academic careers of our students. Through advising, teaching and
mentoring, our College, departmental and faculty advisors provide an important
service to students by helping them set, pursue and achieve their scholastic
goals. The College supports an annual Outstanding Advisor Award in order
to formally recognize advisors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in
serving the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ student population.
An
award of $1,000.00 will be presented at the College’s Faculty Staff Recognition
Reception on Wednesday, April
22, 2015.
All
advisors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences including all
faculty, College, and departmental advisors are eligible except those who have received the
award during academic years 2008-2014.
To
nominate a person for the award, send a letter of support to the College’s
Advising Center that includes the nominee’s name and department and the
nominator’s name, address, telephone number and relationship with the nominee
(e.g., advisee, supervisor, co-worker, etc.). Student nominators are encouraged
to describe how the advisor has assisted them both academically and personally and why she/he merits special
recognition. This is the most important part of the nomination. It is on the
basis of this information that the award will be granted. Nominators are
encouraged to solicit letters from others who are familiar with the nominee’s
work. The College does not narrowly define the criteria for excellent advising.
Rather, the nominator determines the attributes and behaviors that she/he
believes constitute consistently excellent service. Examples of
attributes that nominators may want to consider include (but are not limited
to) the following: accessibility, dedication,
problem-solving skills, dependability, communication skills, motivation/attitude,
knowledge/skills and innovation.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Garmin Cartography Technician Position
CARTOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN
Associates get the royal treatment at Garmin. Regardless if you’re a newbie or a veteran, engineers dream it, design it and use it. Here, you will be surrounded by others who share the same passion about what they do every day. We offer a relaxed team environment (no dress code!) where advancement is found from sharing knowledge, not hiding it! While we promise you a lot of responsibility, you also will have the opportunity to have ownership over projects…oh, and we promise you there will be some fun mixed in there, too!
Left or right? East or west? Our cartography technicians have the know-how to make sure our products don’t steer you wrong. Responsible for the attribution, maintenance and digitization of cartographic data, our technicians assist engineering in researching, defining, creating and evaluating all maps used in Garmin products. Heading out for a day on the water? Our technicians had a hand in creating that marine map. Going hiking in the Rockies? Yep, they did that too. Sightseeing on the streets of Paris? Ditto again. Our technicians maintain all of that geographic data using custom and 3rd party software so you always know where to go. Come on, what are you waiting for – are you ready to follow the leader?
We’re seeking full time Cartography Technicians for our office in Olathe, KS (Kansas City), to partner with our engineering teams in the research, definition, creation and evaluations of maps produced for use in Garmin products.
Essential functions for this role include:
• Edit, manipulate and maintain geographic data using custom and 3rd party software
• Ensure the application of cartographic specifications to the data
• Help evaluate and process database updates according to established methodology
• Assist in map generation and product compilation
• Conduct testing and evaluation of Garmin cartography products
• Perform established operations for quality assurance
• Continuous growth and evolve with engineering technology
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in cartography or geography with a minimum 3.0 GPA or a minimum of 4 years experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description is required. Qualified candidates will possess a basic understanding of geo-databases and a working knowledge of cartography and geography relevant to Garmin’s business needs. Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with PC applications and Windows Operating System (OS) and typing skills with the ability to type 30 wpm are also musts! Other required qualifications include:
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a sophisticated technical environment
• Candidates who are familiar with ArcGIS or other GIS applications, GIS principles and methodologies, and/or possess experience using a GPS device are preferred. Bilingual skills are also a plus!
At Garmin, we like to laugh, have fun and work hard. It comes easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. We offer numerous opportunities to get involved – kickball anyone? – and believe strongly in a work-life balance so your creativity can flow.
Garmin offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefit plans around. We offer extensive health care coverage with little to no contributions, depending on the plan. Plus, we offer dental insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, a Retirement Plan, and much more….trust us, it doesn’t get much better than this. Unless of course, you want to talk table tennis, fitness spaces, product discounts….come on, what are you waiting for? Apply today.
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Interested students can contact me directly at Lynda.Wolf@Garmin.com and apply online at http://www.garmin.com/careers. Please include unofficial transcripts.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Eductation Abroad $1,000 Guaranteed Scholarships for Fall 2015 Exchanges
There are $1,000 scholarships available for UMD students accepted to Fall 2015 exchange programs. This is a guaranteed award for undergraduate students and excludes students who already receive 100% tuition benefits (i.e. tuition remission and full Banneker/Key scholarship).
Program deadlines are March 1st.
More info available:
Scholarship Info: http://ter.ps/ExchSchol
Programs: http://ter.ps/
GIS Analyst for USAID/OFDA
Position Type: GIS Analyst
Macfadden is an employee-owned, international professional services corporation that applies integrated information technology solutions and program/project management expertise to help solve critical issues impacting the health, safety and security of the world around us. It is the institutional contractor providing GIS services to USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). Macfadden is looking for good self starters who can make maps and communicate the value of GIS.
OFDA is the primary vehicle for USG humanitarian assistance and responds to many of the worlds natural and complex emergencies. From Ebola to Syria to Volcanoes and Cyclones - if you are interested participating in "saving lives, alleviating human suffering, and reducing the social and economic impact of disasters worldwide " (our official mandate) than this is the place for you.
The posting is here: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/
Put David Thorin Saeger's name down in the application
If you are interested or would like more information, email David Saeger at saegeritup@gmail.com.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
NoMa Business Improvement District
Planning & Economic
Development Intern
NoMa
Business Improvement District
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Position Type:
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Internship (Fall or Spring
Part-Time)
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Desired Major(s):
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All Majors
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Location:
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Washington, District of
Columbia (United States)
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Description:
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The Planning & Economic
Development Intern will assist the
NoMa BID Staff in planning and research
related projects that
contribute to the overall appeal, utility, and
prosperity of the
NoMa neighborhood. The intern will create maps, charts, and
other collateral to visually communicate activity, development,
and
infrastructure in the neighborhood.
The intern will assist the Planning Manager with a variety of tasks,
including project research, data collection, and map making. In
addition, the
intern may support the marketing team in
designing materials and supporting
NoMa BID events.
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Job Function:
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Arts/Design/Planning,
Research, Other
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Desired Class Level(s):
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Junior, Senior, Masters
Candidate, Doctoral Candidate
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Salary Level:
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15/hour
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Qualifications:
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Working proficiency with
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and
Photoshop. Experience using ArcMap GIS is
preferred. Strong
Microsoft Excel and writing skills are required. Interns
must
be a third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate student.
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National Park Service (National Capital Region) & George Mason U
Interdisciplinary Climate
Change Communication Intern
National
Park Service (National Capital Region) & George Mason U
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Position Type:
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Summer Internship
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Desired Major(s):
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Agriculture and Natural
Resources/Environmental Science and
Policy, Agriculture and Natural
Resources/Natural Resources
Management, Agriculture and Natural Resources/Environmental
Health, Agriculture and Natural
Resources/Environmental
Science & Policy, Agriculture and Natural
Resources/Environmental Science & Technology, Architecture,
Planning and
Preservation/Historic Preservation (GRAD),
Architecture, Planning and Preservation/Urban Studies and
Planning (GRAD), Arts and
Humanities/Communication,
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Geographical Sciences,
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Environmental Science & Policy
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Location:
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Arlington, Virginia (United
States)
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Description:
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Description
The National Park Service (NPS) cares for special places saved by
the
American people so that all may experience our heritage. In
this capacity,
NPS is in a unique position to observe changes
brought about by global
warming, and to engage park visitors
in conversations about climate change.
George Mason
University’s Center for Climate Change Communication (4C)
conducts research on, and teaches about, climate change public
engagement
strategies.
Up to eight interns (including two multimedia interns) will have
the
opportunity to work with 4C, NPS, park staff and the NPS’s
Urban Ecology
Research Learning Alliance on climate change
communication projects at
National Capital Region Parks
(Greater Washington, D.C.) in the summer of
2015. Examples
of previous year’s projects can be found at
http://www.climatechangecommunication.org/national-park-service-climate-change-communication-internship-program Dates, Duration, and Location Internships are full time (40 hours per week) for ten weeks,
running from
Monday, June 1 to Friday, August 7, 2015,
with the possibility of extension
through
Friday, August 21, 2015. All work will take place in the
Washington,
DC metro area. Housing is not provided.
Having a personal vehicle is
recommended and ideal but
not required.
Stipend Interns will be paid a minimum of $250 per week on
biweekly pay schedule.
How to Apply Applicants should submit the following materials
(combined as one PDF file
with applicant’s name as
the file name) to jwalshth@gmu.edu
with
“NPS4C - [Applicant Name]” as the subject line:
(1) Resume or CV (2) Undergraduate and/or graduate transcript
(unofficial is acceptable)
(3) One page cover letter discussing your specific
interest in the internship
and highlighting your qualifications.
(4) TWO references: name, contact information, and
nature of the relationship
(e.g., professor, employer)
Please Note: Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed. Inquiries regarding this internship may be directed to jwalshth@gmu.edu Internship Application Timeline: Deadline for completed applications: Friday, February 27th Interview selection: contacted no later than Friday, March 13th Interviews: March 16th through April 3rd Applicants will be notified no later than: April 10th if they have been selected Diversity The NPS and 4C seek a diverse cohort of interns. Applicants with diverse backgrounds
from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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Job Function:
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Agriculture/Natural
Resources/Environment
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Desired Class Level(s):
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Junior, Senior, Masters
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Duration:
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10 weeks
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Approximate Hours Per Week:
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40
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Salary Level:
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$250 per week
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Qualifications:
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Qualifications
The 10-week internships are open to graduate students or exceptional rising junior or
senior undergraduate students studying in any relevant field. The
internship program
seeks students with interdisciplinary backgrounds and
interests in a combination of:
biology, environmental science,
sustainability, natural resources, sociology,
communication, psychology, and
other disciplines. Students must be attending a
U.S. accredited college or
university and must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.
Interns may be
required to pass a Federal government background check.
Please indicate in your resume and cover letter your knowledge, skills, and abilities
in the following:
-Communication, marketing, journalism, social science, or environmental sciences -Experience with social media in an organizational context -Volunteering or volunteer management experience -Outdoor education, interpretation or natural resource management |
Monday, February 2, 2015
February Alumni of the Month
Name: Shelby Jones
Year of graduation: May 2014
Major: Geographical Sciences
Did you/do you attend graduate school? If so:
- School: University of Maryland, College Park
- Program: Master’s Certificate Program
- Degree: Social studies secondary education
Current Research (if any):
The only research I am currently involved in is my own action research. I am conducting my research on student motivation and engagement.
Why did you want to be a GEOG/GIS/ENSP major?
I wanted to be a GEOG major because I have always been curious about the world. I knew I wanted to teach and loved learning about new places and people. When I thought about having the most exciting classroom in the future, I knew geography would be it. The coupling of education and geographical sciences was a perfect fit for me.
Which internships or independent research did you do as a GEOG/GIS/ENSP major?
As a GEOG major, I never completed any internships. However, I completed student teaching internships in Prince George’s and Howard Counties. These internships allowed me to use the information I was learning in my geography classes practically in the teaching field.
What recommendations would you make to current GEOG/GIS/ENSP majors for career and academic success while they are still undergraduates?
I would tell them to do as many internships as possible. It truly is all about the people you know and the connections you make. The sooner you can make connections and the more you can make, the better off you are once you get out there. Networking is key!
Secondly, I would tell them to travel or study abroad. You may never get the chance to travel like you do in college. It’s one thing to learn about it in the classroom, but it’s another to get out and live it.
What recommendations would you make to current GEOG/GIS/ENSP majors for career and academic success after graduation?
I would recommend choosing a career that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning. It’s important to make enough money to be comfortable, but happiness is priceless.
Secondly, I would recommend looking into graduate schools across the globe.
Beyond the Classroom Living-Learning Program
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Looking
for an internship that aligns with your
passion? Interested
in making an impact?
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Join
Beyond the Classroom!
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Explore civic
issues that matter to YOU!
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Gain real world
experience
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Develop
leadership skills
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Engage in
community service
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Optional
housing in South Campus Commons
This three semester
program goes beyond placing you in an internship.
Beyond the Classroom, in the
words of a former student, “exposes you
to the world’s leading problems in new and engaging ways:
through community
service, activism, research, and meeting and
speaking with those that are
directly affected by challenges and
work to fight them.”
Information and On-Line
Application:
Fall 2015 Application Deadlines:
Wednesday,
February 11th: Guaranteed Housing Deadline
Wednesday,
February 25th: Contingency Housing Deadline
(based on availability) |
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Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program |
Office of Undergraduate Studies
E-mail: btcinfo@umd.edu | Tel.: 301-314-6621 | Office: South Campus Commons 1104 |
NASA DEVELOP Internship Program
This is a paid internship opportunity for students
with the NASA DEVELOP Program. This program is open for current students,
recent college graduates, and career transitioning professionals including
veterans of the Armed Forces.
This is
a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in practical
applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth
Science. Our projects focus on addressing local and international community
concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observations. Participants work in teams,
with guidance from NASA and partner science advisors, to demonstrate to partner
organizations how NASA remote sensing imagery can be used in water resources,
disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address
environmental community concerns. DEVELOP’s projects are interdisciplinary in
nature, so applications are welcome from all academic backgrounds.
Details
about the internship and how to apply can be found at http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The summer
online application deadline is February 27th. The summer
program dates are June 1 – Aug 7, 2015. Fall and spring internships are also
available, and the term dates and application windows are updated on the
“Apply” page of the DEVELOP website. In addition to the Goddard Space Flight
Center in Greenbelt, MD; there are many other locations across the United
States.
Responsibilities
will include: literature review, data processing
and analysis, composing of deliverables including a technical paper,
presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while
beneficial, are not required for acceptance.
Applicants
must have excellent communication and writing skills, and be able to work in a
fast-paced environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be
able to commit to 20-30 hours per week for the summer term. Paid positions are
funded as consultants using a rate determined by application type, education
level, and location.
I
appreciate you sharing this opportunity with students, colleagues, and anyone
interested. I am also more than willing to meet with any classes or groups of
people for a short information session. Please feel free to contact me or share
my contact information!
Kiersten Newtoff
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Kiersten
Newtoff
Center Lead | NASA DEVELOP National Program
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center | Greenbelt,
MD 20770 | (301) 614-6707
February Undergraduate of the Month
Modibo Haidara
I was born in West Africa, Mali to be specific. My family and I moved to the United States in 2001. I am pursuing a double degree in GIS and Community Health with a minor in Global Poverty. I’m interested in using a multidisciplinary approach to analyze public health problems. I am specifically interested in remote sensing as a tool to characterize water borne disease transmission risk. During my time at the University, I have had some unique experiences. I volunteered at the Children’s National Medical Center and am serving as a peer educator at UMD’s Health Center for the SHARE (Sexual Health and Reproductive Education) program. I interned at the Millennium Challenge Corporation where I served on a project to increase the access of open data in Africa as an incentive for businesses to invest in the Africa.
During the summer of 2014, I benefitted from the mentorship of GEOG's Dr. Matt Hansen through a research internship (Summer Research Initiative). I would say that was the most formative experience I’ve had at UMD and I encourage students in our department to reach out to faculty members.
For the spring 2015 semester, I will be interning with Dr. Molly Brown who just joined the department. She has provided me with an internship opportunity to fulfill my last academic requirement for graduation. I will be analyzing the metric used by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) to determine the prevalence of undernourishment, deconstruct the formula and reconstruct it using DHS (Demographic and Health Surveys) data. This is an excellent opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Brown whose expertise is my direct interest of study. Upon graduating, I plan on taking a year or two off to get work experience and prepare for graduate school. I am looking at schools of global health.