Academic Success Guide for Finals

Finals are quickly approaching and a successful year is within grasp. Now is the time to begin reviewing all of your notes on a regular basis and ramping up your study time. Take five minutes to read through our Academic Success Guide for tips on how to excel during finals and how to take advantage of all of the resources available to you.

Remember, we are always here to support your academic ambitions and to be a promoter of your success. Good luck with your finals!

http://reslife.umd.edu/global/documents/newsletter/academicsuccessguide-finalsguide-sp2018.pdf

Public Policy Professional Fraternity, Kappa Omega Alpha (KOA)

Your fellow UMD students are creating a new public policy professional fraternity at UMD called Kappa Omega Alpha (KOA). All majors are welcome! Please fill out the below form to be added to the KOA listserv, which will contain important news on how YOU can help be an integral part of the KOA fraternity from the start!

http://www.ter.ps/koa

Greenbelt GIS Internship and Volunteer Opportunity

GIS Volunteer/Internship Opportunities

Benefits:

Gain real-world professional work experience in the field of GIS while giving back to a community in need of your expertise;
Valuable networking opportunities;
Internship credit is available;
Although volunteers and interns are unpaid, letters of recommendation will be offered upon successful completion of a GIS assignment.

Duties:

Download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable;
Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;
Catalog and inventory GIS data, including metadata creation;
Work independently as well as in a team environment with other Public Works staff on inventory gathering, maintaining spatial data, and map creation of the city's infrastructure;
Gather data using ESRI Collector for ArcGIS;
Train other Public Works Department staff in the use of these applications.

Ideal qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of geography as applied to concepts and principles of GIS, map projections, coordinate systems and cartographic designs;
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, with the ability to collect and organize baseline data about the infrastructure in Greenbelt;
Can take initiative, problem solve, and work independently;
Can build positive interpersonal relationships, work effectively as part of a team;
Has strong verbal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff;
Has strong written communication skills, especially with developing reports;
Has own, or has access to, transportation to and from the City of Greenbelt Public Works.

Interested?
Contact Jason Martin, Environmental Coordinator, at jmartin@greenbeltmd.gov or (240) 542-2168.

http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/index.aspx?NID=639

Celebrate the last of Asian American/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month

On April 30, 2018, there will be free gourmet vegetarian Indian lunch feast and free festival! All welcome! Experience a taste of India for free right here on campus! Sponsored by Bhakti Yoga and Vegetarian Club 

Contact: Steve Szili - muraris2002@yahoo.com

For any questions or accommodations for overall AAPI Hertiage Month, please contact Kai Kai Mascarenas kaimasca@umd.edu.

Festival of India

11:00am - 3:00pm

Hornbake Plaza

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Also, take advantage of our campus' rich history and learn more about how prominent African Americans helped shape UMD to what it is today. Learn more about African American History at UMD by partaking in "A Cultural Landmark Guided Walking Tour."

BSOS385/685 Summer Course

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences wants to offer you the opportunity to gain important data science skills and earn elective credit. By building your resume with these valuable skills, you will become more marketable to employers. Register for BSOS385/685 this summer!

BSOS385/685: Big-Data Analysis on the BSOS HPC Cluster: Advanced Programming for the Social Sciences (Summer I 2018; Meets TuTh 3:30pm-6pm)

Course Description: Social media is a primary source of information on social interaction and personal interests. High-performance computing (HPC) is employed to search for hidden patterns and unknown correlations using advanced machine-learning algorithms available in python and R packages. The main steps of Natural Language Processing and big-data analysis are being worked out, from examining random samples to analyzing large data sets via in-memory Monte-Carlo applications and neural networks. The courses will be offered in a non-standard format with 10 hours of instruction per week and four hours per week of online and/or supervised coursework. Open to all BSOS majors. 2-credits.

Moovit Mapathon-- Last Day to Register!!

Geography Club will be hosting their second Moovit Mapathon on May 3, 2018 from 5-8pm in LEF 1138. To learn more about Moovit and mapathons you can check out the event page and the video we made last year.  Attached is the registration form for the Mapathon. You must register before this Tuesday, April 24th so that we can place t-shirt orders. 

They will be mapping Loudoun County Transit, which will connect several commuter cities to the larger metro areas of DC & Baltimore. The Loudoun Editor project is open, so once you have filled out the registration form for the event you can head over and create your account for the project. It's recommended that you look around the editor before the event to get familiar with it. There will provide a quick training session before the event begins and there will be members walking around to answer questions!

A free-shirt, food, and mapping-- what more could you ask for?! Hope to see some of you there!

MD Sea Grant Science Management & Policy Internship

Maryland Sea Grant Science Management and Policy Internship
Are you graduating or a recent graduate looking for an opportunity in science policy or management? Apply to join the Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) team as a Science Management and Policy Intern. This one to two year internship will offer experience working with an environmental focused university organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach. This position will provide fundamental training for interns to transition to graduate school or the private, non-profit, or governmental sectors. As part of the internship, you will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office.

This internship will be for one year with the option to renew for a second year. The internship is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractual Contingent 2 position at Maryland Sea Grant's office in College Park, Maryland. The intern will be paid an annual salary of $33,000 as well as limited benefits including health insurance, tuition remission, and generous leave.

To apply, please send your application as one PDF document to employment@mdsg.umd.edu by Friday, May 11, 2018. The application should include:

•A 750-word personal and career goal statement which describes what you will bring to the internship and how this internship will help you achieve your long-term career goals,
•Please answer the following, keeping your answer to 200 words or less per response: 1) In your opinion, what are the top three major environmental threats facing the Chesapeake Bay? 2) Maryland Sea Grant funds a variety of research throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Peruse our website and let us know which research project in the last ten years interests you the most and why.
•A resume
•An undergraduate transcript

More information can be found on our website: http://mdsg.umd.edu/employment

Virtual Colloquium on Student Activism

CDIHE Scholars Colloquia Series

Virtual Colloquium on Student Activism

Friday, April 27th 1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT

Featuring Dr. Chris Linder

Associate Professor, University of Georgia

National Affiliate Faculty Member, Center for Diversity and inclusion in Higher Education

Join Dr. Chris Linder and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education for a virtual colloquium that examines research and various strategies for working with and supporting student activists on campus. Topics to be explored include an overview of the various types of student activism and how the “politics of professionalization” impact student affairs educators’ approach to engaging with and supporting student activists.

Space is limited. Please RSVP online by Wednesday, April 25th 

at https://go.umd.edu/CDIHEcolloquium

Read more about Dr. Linder, CDIHE, and our Scholars Colloquia Series at https://education.umd.edu/cdihe 

Questions? Contact us at cdihe@umd.edu

Social Justice Day

The University of Maryland will host its 2nd Annual Social Justice Day on Monday, April 23, 2018 in theAdele H. Stamp Student Union and Memorial Chapel. Drawing from the success of the inaugural event,Social Justice Day 2018 will be a daylong exchange inviting faculty, staff, students, and our community to learn about the work of others involved in important causes and to share ideas.

Schedule of Events

• 8:30-9am: Registration/Sign-In Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union 
• 9-9:15am: Convening & Opening Remarks, Introduction of Keynote Speaker Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
• 9:15-10:15am: Opening Keynote by Peter Neufeld J.D. Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
  • RSVP to Opening Keynote
• 10:30-11:45am: Panel: Policing, Sentencing, & Consequences: A Social Justice Perspective Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union 
  • Chaired by Dean Gregory Ball, including Dr. Kris Marsh (SOCY), Hon. Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. (ret.) (The Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. center for Education, Justice and Ethics), & Dr. Wade Jacobsen (CCJS) 
• 12-2pm: Lunch for Social Justice Day Registrants Grand Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
• 12-2pm: Social Justice Fair Grand Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
  • Includes a University Career Center table on Careers in Social Justice
• 4-5pm: Closing Keynote by Rev. Jesse Jackson Memorial Chapel
  • Tickets to Closing Keynote

For more details about the event please visit the Social Justice Day website.
Please note tickets are required for the closing keynote by the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences and the College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences are campus parters of this event.

Earth Day Map-a-Thon

Come join UMD's Geography Club and Gamma Theta Upsilon chapter and GW Humanitarian Mapping Society on April 21, 2018 for their map-a-thon! They will be contributing to the  OpenStreetMap (OSM) for humanitarian needs, focusing on mapping for issues facing the natural environment in celebration of Earth Day. This is part of the larger network of volunteers working to put the world's vulnerable people on the map, through the Missing Maps initiative. The event is free and open to anyone and everyone, and no experience in OSM, geography, or GIS is necessary. OSM training for new mappers will be and mapping tasks for all mapping levels will be provided, as well as lightning talks and geocaching activities. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill and network with peers and professionals in the DMV area, as well as bring more university Geography departments such as yours into the YouthMappers network. The map-a-thon is free and anyone can get a ticket through our eventbrite page.

Below is the schedule for the event! We hope you all take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

Scholarship for Summer Unpaid Internships

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $250-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  

The Bright Futures application for summer 2018 is now open!

DEADLINE: Monday, April 23, 2018 at 5 p.m.

Access to the Application: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Help us spread the word & please forward this email to your students!

Eligible Candidates 

All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2018 semester, who have an internship for summer 2018, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2018 & August 2018) are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2018 and to those who have not previously received an award.  In order for a student's internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by Friday, August 24, 2018
• Supervised by a professional in the organization

To Apply:  go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 23 at 5 p.m.

Questions?

Visit go.umd.edu/brightfutures

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Contact for more information:

Hawi Bekele Bengessa

University Career Center & The President's Promise

hbekeleb@umd.edu

Transfer and Off-Campus Student Appreciation Week!

Monday, April 30 - TOCSAW "Kick-Off" 

​We are "kicking" off Appreciation Week with a TOCSL-wide kickball game with snacks and lots of swag!! Players can come solo or with fellow TOCSL students! Students can click here to sign-up to play!

Tuesday, May 1 - Graduation Cap Decorating!

​Looking to graduate in style? Join TOCSL, MICA and Undocuterp in decorating graduation caps! We will have plenty of materials, but you are welcome to bring anything specific you may want.

Wednesday, May 2 - Good Morning, Commuters!

​Pop by your favorite TOCSL event to enjoy an extra special GMC with special new breakfast items and swag to give away!

Thursday, May 3 - TOCSL Zen Den

​Relieve some stress from finals with an afternoon of meditative activities. Build your own tea bags, stress relieving eye masks, or take part in a guided meditation session or yoga class!

Friday, May 4 - Art Attack XXXV

​All week long, we will be giving away tickets to Art Attack!! The more events you attend, the better your chances to win!

Saturday, May 5 - TOCSL Passport to D.C.

​Join TOCSL to experience Embassy Day in DC! Experience different cultures, music and lots of free food! Shuttle service from UMD will be provided. Event is free to attend, but click here to reserve your spot!

Summer and Fall 2018 Research/ Internship Opportunity

Social and Moral Development Lab

Summer or Fall 2018, Dept. Human Development and Quantitative Methodology

EDHD 498 or PSYC 479 (3 credits = 10 hours per week) 

(Education, Psychology, Behavioral and Community Health, Family Science, Sociology, and Criminology Majors)

Gain Valuable Research Experience for Graduate School!

The Social and Moral Development Lab is recruiting Research Assistants to work on several exciting projects that involve research with children and adolescents. We study the origins of prejudice, stereotypes, and bias in childhood. We also examine children’s emerging concerns with fairness, equality, and rights. Summer internships are 10-15 hours/week for 10 weeks. Fall internships are 10 hours/week for credit or volunteer.

We are investigating how children and adolescents make decisions about friendships, inclusion and exclusion in peer groups, the allocation of resources, and the attributions of intentions.

Please email questions to: Bonnie Woodward, Lab Manager, at bonniew@umd.edu

TO APPLY:

• Go to the lab website www.killenlab.umd.edu under “lab announcements” on the home page and download the 1-page application.
• Email bonniew@umd.edu with the following 3 items attached: 
• Your completed 1-page application 
• Your unofficial transcript 
• Your resume (WORD or PDF) 

Note. Must have availability for weekly lab meetings Wednesdays from 2pm - 5pm

Summer 2018 Internships-National Capital Planning Commission-D.C.

Summer 2018 Internships

National Capital Planning Commission, Washington, DC

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 a minimum of half-time current enrollment in an accredited institution, as well as any specific skills indicated below: 

1. The Physical Planning Division is seeking GIS interns to perform comprehensive technical research analysis, and assist with graphic and presentation work in landscape architecture, architecture, and/or urban planning matters. Education in these or related fields and strong organizational, technical, and research skills; proficiency with CAD/GIS and Adobe Creative Suite is highly preferred. This division conducts planning and design work to address executive and legislative directives, emerging issues, or implementation of Commission policies focused on physical features or a specific geography. Interns may support the National Mall Streetscape Manual Update and/or Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative. 

2. 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, Viewshed Studies, 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. 

3. The Office of Public Engagement is seeking an intern to assist with the planning and execution of public events and outreach, to include social media, media releases, and Commission materials, as well as to research topics involving urban planning and design such as flooding, commemoration, and parks. 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. 

While student internships at NCPC are unpaid, students gain experience in the federal planning and policymaking environment while working alongside NCPC staff. 

How to Apply:
For consideration, submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format to: vacancy@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: vacancy@ncpc.gov

Policy Movie Night: Higher Learning

Undergraduate Research Day - Priority Proposal Deadline Tuesday April 17!

Priority Deadline for Undergraduate Research Day Proposal Submission: 

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Have you been involved in research as an undergraduate, either as an individual or as part of a team, at Maryland or beyond? Would you like the opportunity to present your work at Maryland¹s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments?

Then present your research at Undergraduate Research Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2018!  This year Undergraduate Research Day will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union, so your work will reach the widest possible audience.

The Undergraduate Research Day poster session will run from 1 to 4 pm on April 25 with set-up beginning at 11:30 am. You can be present part or all of the time. All majors and fields of research ­ including creative and performing arts ­ are welcome!

Submitting a poster proposal is free and easy ­ you can find the form on the MCUR website at http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-ugresearchday.html -  the deadline to submit your proposal is April 17 but we strongly encourage you to submit early. We look forward to learning about your work!

If you have questions, please contact us at ugresearch@umd.edu

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
 
Email:duvinage@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 314-9458
Fax: (301) 314-0085
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

"How To Find a Scholarship" workshop -- Wednesday, April 18 at 3pm

How to Find a Scholarship? Not sure?? Then come to our Milk & Cookies session on this very topic!!

Information will be shared from our experienced staff from National Scholarship Office, Office of Financial Aid, Letters & Sciences, and your fellow transfer students!! The event is coming up next Wednesday from 3-4:30pm at the Juan Jimenez Room in The Stamp (Adele H. Stamp Student Union) ! Looking for a scholarship? Want some information about how to craft a strong application? Come join us as we talk with UMD partners and current transfer students about how to find and apply for scholarships! 

• Location: Juan Jimenez Room, STAMP
• When: April 18, 2018, Wednesday, 3pm-4:30pm.
• Co-sponsored by Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life, Office of Letters and Sciences, National Scholarships Office, and Office of Financial Aid 
• Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/173386310106314/ '

Westat GIS Summer Job

Interested in a summer position where you can gain experience in the GIS field?

Westat is hiring qualified candidates for the summer to work on a research project from our Gaithersburg, MD location. The primary role of the Research Support Specialist will be to identify and record the presence of buildings and structures in various geographic areas of the United States. The Research Support Specialist will use digital maps, satellite imagery and additional internet research when needed to identify buildings and structures based on specific instructions and criteria. Prior experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and online mapping applications such as Google Earth and Google Street View is a plus!

For more details and to apply:

 1) Go to https://www.westat.com/careers

 2) Click on Search Professional Positions a. A pop up will appear advising you that you are leaving westat.com b. Click on proceed 

3) Enter Job ID 13086BR in the Job ID search field

4) Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Search 

5) Job Title Research Support Specialist will appear for you to learn more and apply

All applications must be submitted via the Westat Careers page.

Resume submissions outside of the Careers page will not be considered.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

ARCH200 Summer Course

What is an architectural plan?

What is the difference between a two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing?

What relationship exists between them?

ARCH200 focuses on architectural drawings, design media, and visual representation through lectures, field sketching and visual exercises.  Students will experience creative, innovative ways to examine the world through architectural design thinking and hands-on experience. Over the course of the semester, each student will experiment with design representation through drawing, diagramming, modeling, computer applications, and sketching.

The course is designed for entry-level students interested in pursuing a degree in architecture and for anyone interested in learning about architectural representation.

Summer Classes with the University of Oxford

The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford is looking for students at the to apply for our Enterprise and the Environment Summer School which will take place from July 1st - 13, 2018 in Oxford. It is a summer school intended for students passionate about leading environmental change in business, society and government. More information on the summer school is available through their website, and this brochure!

This seems like a wonderful opportunity to apply your passion for the environment, while exploring a (possibly) new country!