UMD Students lead Mid-Atlantic AAG Team to Geography Bowl Victory!

MAD wins 2018 World Geography Bowl

The Mid Atlantic Team won first place in the 2018 World Geography Bowl, an annual geography knowledge competition for teams of college-level geography students representing the AAG’s regional divisions. The MAD Team defeated Team SEDAAG during the final round of the event where AAG President Derek Alderman served as a guest judge. In its 29th year of hosting, the 2018 AAG World Geography Bowl provides a fun nighttime conference activity while also assisting students in attending the AAG Annual Meeting. View photos and news about the 2018 Bowl

Spring 2018 Seminar Series: "A Geospatial Analysis of Pakistani Nuclear Transportation Routes."

Please join the Department of Geographical Sciences for its Spring 2018 Seminar Series, on Thursday, 5/10/18 from 3:30-4:30 in 1158 LeFrak Hall.

Kevin Greco will deliver his Geographical Sciences Honors Presentation on: "A Geospatial Analysis of Pakistani Nuclear Transportation Routes." Dr. Grant McKenzie is Kevin's Honors Advisor.

The talk will begin at 3:30pm. Hope to see you all there!

Master's Degree in Geospatial Intelligence Info Session

Are you graduating in the summer and looking for graduate programs? Join our online information session and see how a Master’s Degree in Geospatial Intelligence may help to advance your career.

Reserve your place today @ http://ter.ps/geointinfo to register for this event.

EVENT: Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Online Information Session

TIME: 6 PM on Wednesday, May 9th

LINK: http://ter.ps/geointinfo

The MPS GEOINT program provides workforce-focused technical training that gives graduates the skills and expertise to lead new initiatives in the rapidly shifting landscape of GEOINT applications, data collection systems, analytic methods, and mission support. The master program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, and may be taken fully online or on-site. The MPS GEOINT degree can be completed in as little as 15 months.

In this online information session, we will introduce our Master’s program in Geospatial Intelligence, and discuss our unique program format, curriculum, class delivery, and the admissions process. The session will feature a comprehensive presentation, and a question and answer section with us. I hope that you will join us to learn how this master's degree can advance your career in the geospatial industry.

We are now accepting applications for admission in Fall 2018 (Application deadline: July 26, 2018) and Spring 2019. Full details regarding the programs are available at http://geoint.umd.edu or contact us at geog-geoint@umd.edu. Students with no prior GIS experience are welcome to apply. We are happy to discuss admission requirements on an individual basis. 

Don't forget to reserve your place @ http://ter.ps/geointinfo today for this upcoming online information session.

Paid Internship-- U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD

The U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland has a position opened for a paid internship. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

There are different levels of jobs that one can be placed in, so for more information, please click the link below:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/498667400

Dept. of Psychology Summer Courses

Thank a Teacher Week

Thank a Teacher Week is here! From May 7-11, join us in saying Thank You to the teachers that make a difference.

Here's how you can participate: 

Send a Thank-a-Gram: It just takes a moment to say thank you, but it means a lot to hear it.  Find a Thank-a-Gram postcard station to send a handwritten note or send a virtual card.

Win Prizes: By sending a Thank-a-Gram, you and the teacher you thank are automatically entered to win a range of prize packages donated by our campus partners and community sponsors.  Students can also enter our Selfie Sweepstakes with the hashtag #TeachTerps

Attend any of all of the campus-wide events (learn more via this link).

Lead by the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) on campus, this week of events will be held to coincide with national Teacher Appreciation Week.  We invite everyone to reflect on their most influential teachers, express their appreciation, and collectively recognize the excellence in teaching that exemplifies the University of Maryland. 

Dept. of African American Studies Summer Courses

MS position in Data science & Agricultural Resilience

Funding is available for a MS student to study agricultural resilience and sustainability in the face of future climate change in the Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University.  This project focuses on data-driven identification of resilient agro-ecosystems and spatiotemporal modeling of agricultural responses to climate change.

The successful candidate must have a solid background in statistics, GIS, and programming.  Students will have the opportunity to receive a degree in Geography (MS), Environment and Society (MS), or Ecology(MS).  The position will start in January 2019, though students interested in an earlier start date should contact Dr. Burchfield.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a statement of their interest in the position and relevant education and experiences to Dr. Emily Burchfield at emily.burchfield@usu.edu.

Free Graduation Cap Decorating (5/1)

Come celebrate your graduation by decorating your graduation cap! If you're borrowing a cap, black fabric and fabric tape will be available, so you can return your cap untainted. 

Have fun and happy almost graduation!

Watershed Stewards Program Coordinator Job Open

UMD is currently hiring a Watershed Stewards Program Coordinator within the UMD Extension Sea Grant Program.

Purpose of Position:

The Watershed Restoration Coordinator will assist the UMD Sea Grant Extension (UME) Watershed Restoration Specialists to coordinate and manage programs and develop activities and outreach materials, such as videos, fact sheets, and educational brochures related to the UMD Sea Grant Extension Watershed Protection and Restoration Program to include the Watershed Steward Academies (WSA).

Position Number: 123801

For more information about the job responsibilities and qualifications, please visit this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1iX8xD74HM7ZU5tM3FuLXozZ3RxcTU2d0hHbmN3YjdyaTZR/view?usp=sharing