Fall 2018 Big Data Skills Course -- Register NOW!

Fall 2018 Big Data Skills Course -- Register NOW!

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 NOW FOR BSOS330: Programming for the Social Sciences: Statistical Computing Using R (Fall 2018)

Course Description: R is an open-source programming language, specialized for statistical computing, and provides a variety of statistical and graphical techniques that might be relevant for any BSOS program, such descriptive statistics, linear and non-linear regression, text mining, image processing. The R language is increasingly often employed in advanced statistics and data analytics, offering a wide range of application packages for effective programming. This course introduces the R language and several powerful packages in form of lectures, worked-out examples, and group exercises. Instructor: Franz Klein. Course meets Mondays 4-6pm in LEF 0229. Open to all BSOS majors. 1-credit.

Scholarships for students of Latin!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

IN CLASSICS at UMD!

The Department of Classics has received a grant from the National Italian American Foundation that has enabled us to fund a number of scholarships for undergraduates. 

They fall into the following specific categories:

FOR LATIN STUDENTS:

Partial tuition scholarships for students who took Latin in high school and who are prepared to continue the study of Latin at the University of Maryland, College Park at the 200 (intermediate) level or above.

A first-year student who has taken high school Latin and who registers for two Latin courses in the first year at Maryland is eligible to apply for a $2000 tuition scholarship ($1000 each semester).

With a total of five courses, you can earn a minor in Latin!

FOR WINTER TERM

STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY:

Scholarships for study abroad in the Classics Department’s 3-credit winter term program in Italy, “Ancient Greek and Roman Culture in Context.”  A number of full and partial scholarships, which may include the cost of airfare, will be awarded annually on a combined need and merit basis with first priority given to majors and minors in Classics and then to majors in related disciplines such as History and Art History.

FOR A ONE-WEEK SUMMER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN ITALY:

Scholarships for a one-week, one-credit summer study abroad program, related to a semester-long course in Classics (the department’s I-series course, CLAS 289A, “Are We Rome?”).  A number of full and partial scholarships, which may include airfare, will be given for this program annually on a merit basis, with priority given to majors, minors, and students enrolled in the semester course.  (Students may take the summer course independently of the semester course.)

For more information, contact Professor Lillian Doherty, LDoherty@umd.edu.

The Baltimore City Department of Planning (DoP) GIS Analyst position (Contractual)

Please see attached job announcement for position information and how to apply!

GIS Short-term Consultant Opportunity

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network, or FEWS NET, a leading provider of objective, evidence-based food security analysis, is looking for a GIS consultant to create a 40-45 maps for three different country reports based on primary and secondary data. The estimated level of effort is up to 15 working days between June 25^th and August 15^th.

The candidate should have a B.S/B.A or M.A degree in a GIS field, preferably geography. Current M.A. or upper-class B.A. students may be considered based on experience, work samples, and relevant course-work. The candidate should have experience with ESRI ArcMap 10.5 including experience with editing, joins, geoprocessing, and thematic mapping, including experience producing professional publication quality maps for reports and presentations using a consistent format and style.

Interested candidates should send a current resume and samples of work to Anne Speca, FEWS NET Knowledge, Management and Learning Advisor at aspeca@fews.net.

Department of Energy and Environment Internships/Jobs

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Position Title	Position Type	Division
Data/Statistician Intern	Internship-Unpaid	Lead Safe & Healthy Housing
Sustainability Planning Intern	Internship-Unpaid	Urban Sustainability
Energy Program Specialist	Career-Paid	Energy
Environmental Engineer	Career-Paid	Air Quality
Public Health Analyst (Bilingual)	Career-Paid	Lead Safe & Healthy Housing

Click here to learn more about any of these positions:

Career Positions: https://doee.dc.gov/service/green-pathways-careers

Internship Positions: https://doee.dc.gov/service/internships

American Wind Energy Association Internship

American Wind Energy Association – Summer Internship Opportunity

How would you like to use your skills to help promote the expansion of wind energy? The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the national trade association that represents the wind industry and promotes wind power through advocacy, communication, and education. Wind energy in the United States has grown at a healthy pace in recent years. In fact, 25 million average American homes are powered in a year by current installed wind capacity, helping the United States serve as a major market for wind energy globally. If you would like to partner with a dynamic team of individuals committed to helping power a cleaner, stronger America, please consider the following internship opportunities in:

Media Relations ● Research & Statistics ● Safety Policy & Training ● Federal Regulatory Affairs & Grassroots ● Human Resources ● Finance ● Conference ● Membership ● Business Development ● IT

AWEA is a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This internship may experience high work demands under tight timelines. Managing priorities and timelines across all departments is critical. If this sounds like a great learning, save the world, brain stimulating, fun, advocacy opportunity – OR you need the internship for academic credit – you should apply! There will be a $2,500 stipend for this internship.

To apply: Send resume to internships@awea.org (please title the email with “[Your Name]-Area of Interest” in subject line) or mail to AWEA, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005, attention HR.  To learn more about AWEA visit www.awea.org or www.careersinwind.org for job postings.

AWEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NASA DEVELOP Internships

The NASA DEVELOP Program is currently recruiting for the fall 2018 term. This is a 10-week paid contracting position open for current students, recent college graduates, and career transitioning professionals including veterans of the Armed Forces. Although the term is only 10 weeks, there are many opportunities to advance through the program to year-long contracts.

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 program and how to apply can be found at http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The fall online application window is May 21 – June 29.  The fall program dates are September 10 – November 16. The DEVELOP program has three terms: spring, summer, and fall – the term dates and application windows are updated on the “Apply” page of the DEVELOP website. In addition to Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, there are many other locations across the United States that you can find on the "Locations" page.

Responsibilities include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and composing deliverables including a technical paper, poster, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial and more competitive, 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 20-28 hours per week for the fall term. Paid positions are funded using a rate determined by application type, education level, and location.

PSYC318D: Community Interventions: Domestic Violence

Fall 2018 AAG Internships

Internships at AAG

The AAG seeks interns on a year-round basis for the spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Interns participate in most AAG programs and projects such as education, outreach, research, website, publications, or the Annual Meeting. The AAG also arranges for interns to accompany different AAG staff on visits to related organizations or events of interest during the course of their internship. A monthly stipend of $500 is provided and interns are expected to make their own housing and related logistical arrangements. Enrollment in a Geography or closely related program is preferred but not a prerequisite for these opportunities.

Applications

Applicants should forward a resume, brief writing sample, and three references to Candida Mannozzi, cmannozzi@aag.org by August 1st. 

More information on internships at the AAG is also available on the Jobs & Careers section of the AAG website at: http://www.aag.org/cs/internships

Hello Tractor Fellowship

Graduate Certification in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

Southern Environmental Law Center - Geospatial Associate

The Southern Environmental Law Center is hiring a Geospatial Associate to join a small, but formidable, Geospatial Team based in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate of your master's program(s) or an advanced undergraduate, looking for valuable experience in an entry level position.

Job Posting -Details

https://www.southernenvironment.org/about-selc/careers/open-positions/geospatial-associate

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is hiring a Geospatial Associate, as a new, two-year term, position. The Geospatial Associate will focus on geospatial data management, research and analysis. SELC’s geospatial team is part of the Program Communications Team, and additionally provides geographic research and mapping support to law and policy teams throughout the organization. We are seeking someone with strong geospatial and cartographic skills and familiarity with environmental law and policy, conservation strategies, and environmental science. The work is fast-paced and deadline-driven, and each day will be a little different. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most effective environmental nonprofits in the United States—and to use your geospatial, analytical, and creative skills to help SELC’s efforts to protect the environment of our special region.

Job Duties:

• Work on a daily basis with SELC’s talented team of law and policy experts and communications managers to investigate emerging and lingering environmental concerns;
• Combine knowledge of geography, environmental law and policy, and natural sciences to design and implement GIS-based solutions to environmental problems;
• Manage, store and retrieve spatial and non-spatial data;
• Post-process spatial data, including quality control, building metadata, and carrying out data conversions;
• Update and track the internal content management system and support all team members in archiving project-related documents and data effectively;
• Provide support with generating maps, posters and other visually compelling displays for print and web-based mapping applications; and
• Coordinate with partner groups, data providers, and environmental agencies, and play a key role in all aspects of geospatial projects.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in geography or related environmental field with experience in geospatial technologies, cartography, and environmental issues;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to skillfully manage complex projects, juggle multiple priorities, and find creative solutions to problems;
• Ability to work well with people of varied personalities and work styles, take feedback constructively, and engage happily in a back-and-forth collaborative process to arrive at the best final product;
• Proficiency with ArcGIS for Desktop, MS Office Suite;
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Python; Google Earth Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, d3), spatially enabled databases (e.g.,  PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Microsoft SQL Server), JavaScript;
• Strong interest in environmental issues; and
• Ability to travel about once a month.

If you are interested and have these qualifications, please submit an application showcasing your ability and potential as a Geospatial Associate that can provide impactful work to our organization's mission.  A complete application needs to include a cover letter, resume, and work portfolio (link to an online geospatial portfolio preferred)--to GISjob@selcnc.org. Or mail a submission package to SELC Geospatial Associate Hire, 601 West Rosemary Street, Suite 220, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Application deadline is June 10, 2018.

SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from persons of all backgrounds.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000 per year and includes an excellent benefits package.

Duration:

Two years

About SELC:

We expect hard work, strategic thinking, peak performance, and teamwork from ourselves and each other, but we value the climate of mutual respect, collaboration, and collegiality that we have established among our staff, board members, and supporters. We seek to bring these same values to our partnerships with other organizations, communities, and people of all backgrounds who share our mission. The South has a rich natural diversity and an equally rich cultural diversity. SELC is committed to broadening the diversity of its staff in order to strengthen our organization and its effectiveness in responding to the many environmental challenges affecting the South and its people.

With nine offices across the region (Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Birmingham, AL; Nashville, TN; Asheville, NC; and Richmond, VA), SELC is widely recognized as the Southeast's foremost environmental organization and regional leader. SELC works on a full range of environmental issues to protect the South's natural resources and the health and well-being of its people. Although its regional focus is the Southeast, much of its work is national in scope and impact.

URI Internships

Two URI internship opportunities with Baltimore parks for this summer.  For more information, those interested should go to:  http://parksandpeople.org/programs/urban-resources-initiative/

Landscape Design Intern

The Landscape Design Intern will be based within the Capital Development division of Recreation and Parks.  The Intern will work with Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Construction Inspectors to design and implement capital improvements to Baltimore City parks.  The Intern will aid other design professionals with projects in various stages from conceptual design through construction administration.  Ability to read construction drawings and site plans is required.  Knowledge of AutoCad, Photoshop, and Illustrator is required.

Emergency Locator GIS Mapping

The intern will work with the department’s GIS coordinator to create a detailed data set that will assist 311 (non-emergency) and 911 (emergency) dispatch with the location of callers within parks and along park trails. Tasks for the intern involve:  digitizing features from aerial photographs; collecting data in the field; confirming existing map data; and identifying nearest access point for emergency personnel.  The intern will make use of ArcGIS desktop software as well as ArcGIS online to set up sample webmaps of the data and participate in map design reviews and changes. Experience using ArcGIS and editing features is required. ESRI Collector will be used for field data collection. The intern will be required to work outdoors in a park setting and along wooded trails to collect data and mark locations.

NASA ARSET Internship

All potential applicants can email my colleague Brock Blevins (brockbl1@umbc.edu) for information.

Student Database Intern

Description

NASA ARSET provides training on access and use of NASA earth science resources (http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov). The program is seeking an undergraduate student to provide database and communications support for the program for 20 hours a week. The main duties are:  

Assist with record keeping and participation database management

Support outreach activities to gather interest in the ARSET program from organizations across the world

Generate graphical representations of program data

Write outreach articles promoting the ARSET program

Qualifications

Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required. Must be U.S. citizen to gain access to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Skills needed: Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, MS office including word and excel.

Highly desirable: coding experience, particularly relevant to database management, proficiency in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

The work will be conducted offsite, with one trip per week to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to attend meetings. 

ESRI Job Opening: Platform Configuration Engineer

ESRI Denver has an open position for a Platform Configuration Engineer. Learn more here:
https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/careers/job-detail?req=8176&title=Platform%20Configuration%20Engineer