Calling All Geographer-Artists!

Calling all Geographer-Artists! Do you have a great idea for a sticker representing our Department? Submit it by October 10th for consideration for our Sticker Design Contest! 

The winning sticker design will be utilized over the next year for marketing purposes. The winning designer will receive a Geography Prize Pack and a feature on the GEOG website. 

Rules:

1) Submission must be a digital file - .png, .eps, .ai, .pdf, .gif, .jpg, etc. 

2) Submission must be original. You may not incorporate the BSOS "B" logo.

3) Submission should incorporate the hashtag "#GeoTerps" but does not need to incorporate any other words/titles. 

4) Submission should be submitted to geog-advise@umd.edu by October 10th. 

Good luck! :)

Annual BSOS Student-Faculty Dinner

On Behalf of the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC), You Are Cordially Invited to:

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Time: 5:45pm

Location: Riggs Alumni Center

RSVP: Here by October 12

The BSOS Student Faculty Dinner is a great way to meet your departmental faculty members who want to share their experiences and insights outside of the classroom with you. This is a great opportunity for connecting and conversing with your peers and professors - while enjoying a free delicious meal.

GEOG Winter 2019 Schedule

Registration opens October 23rd!

AAG Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Award

The AAG Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Awards in Geographic Science aims to recognize excellence in academic performance by undergraduate students from the U.S. and Canada who are putting forth a strong effort to bridge geographic science and computer science. Each Marble-Boyle award consists of a cash prize of $1,000, a $200 credit for books published by Esri Press, and a certificate of recognition.

The application deadline is October 15.

For more detail on eligibility, selection criteria, application instructions, and to submit the online application, please visit: www.aag.org/marble-boyle. 

On The Menu Lunch Series

ICON Program at University of Georgia - Funded PhD Opportunities

The University of Georgia's Integrative Conservation (ICON) PhD program is seeking two outstanding students for doctoral research assistantships. Both positions begin in August 2019. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential faculty advisors to discuss areas of mutual research interest. Stipend for the academic year, summer stipend, and tuition waiver are guaranteed for four years, upon successful annual evaluations.

The ICON program was established in 2011 to confront the challenges of 21st century conservation research and practice by training agile scientists to effectively work and communicate across disciplines and fields of practice. For more information about the doctoral program, and how to apply, visit http://icon.uga.edu/.

Inquiries should be directed to the graduate program coordinator, Dr. Sonia Hernandez, at iconphd@uga.edu.

2018-2019 RA Application

The Department of Resident Life is now accepting applications for Resident Assistant positions for the 2019-2020 school year. Full information is available at www.reslife.umd.edu/RAposition. Please encourage talented student leaders and mentors to apply!

Please note the application will close after 500 applications are completed or by 4:00 p.m. on October 4, whichever comes first. Students should not wait until the deadline to consider applying.

Questions may be directed to the Resident Life Staff Development & Services Office at drlhr@umd.edu or (301) 314-5111.

AAG Internship

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.

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

More information on internships at the AAG is also available on the Jobs & Careers section of the AAG website 

Applications for Spring 2019 internships at the AAG are due November 1!

Critical Language Scholarship

Want to study one of these critical languages during summer 2019 – all
expenses paid?

ARABIC - CHINESE - KOREAN - JAPANESE - RUSSIAN - TURKISH - SWAHILI -
INDONESIAN - HINDI - BANGLA - PERSIAN - PORTUGUESE - PUNJABI - URDU - AZERBAIJANI

Want to study abroad in one of these countries during summer 2019 – all
expenses paid?

EGYPT - JORDAN - MOROCCO - OMAN  - TUNISIA - CHINA - SOUTH KOREA - RUSSIA -
TURKEY - INDIA - TAJIKISTAN - BANGLADESH - AZERBAIJAN - INDONESIA - JAPAN - BRAZIL

Learn more about the CLS summer 2019 scholarships  – and about preparing a
strong application by the late-November 2018 deadline (TBA) – by
attending an information session about the Critical Language Scholarship program.

Click here to register for a CLS information session.

--If you are interested but unable to attend, please write to
clscholarship@umd.edu to be enrolled in our CLS Resource site on ELMS - include your umd.edu email address or your UID in your reply.

Application Deadline: Late-November 2018 (TBA)

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants must be: US Citizens; currently
enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students. A
GPA of 3.2 or higher recommended; all majors are eligible. PLEASE NOTE: CLS
program in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Portuguese, and Russian require one or
two years of previous study of these languages – click here for details.

For more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website
at  http://www.clscholarship.org/

Justice and Government Networking Night

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice and the University Career Center is hosting the annual Justice & Government Networking Night on Tuesday, September 25th from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held in the Stamp Student Union Colony Ballroom. Business casual attire recommended. Light refreshments will be available and students may arrive any time between 6 and 8 p.m. Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors are especially encouraged to attend!

RSVP today!

Students will have the opportunity to network with employers/UMD alumni to ask questions about their organization/field and gather information on possible positions. Over 20 professionals (organizations listed below) will be available to chat individually with you!

Government – Federal and State

• DC Government Office of Police Complaints
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Homeland Security Investigations- ICE
• US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
• US Drug Enforcement Administration
• US Marshals Service
• US Secret Service

Legal/ Law Enforcement & Security

• Law Resources - STAFFING AGENCY
• The Law Office of Miguel Palmeiro
• Baltimore Environmental Police
• Montgomery County Police Department
• US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
• US Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• US Supreme Court

Non-Profit/Social Justice

• Human Rights Campaign
• Teach For America (Education)
• The Arc of Prince George's County
• The Choice Program at UMBC

STUDENTS: Be prepared to make a powerful first impression by reviewing these tips, prior to attending the event! Free parking (all lots labeled green) is available after 4 p.m. Review the map to campus and use TerpNav to plan your walk from the parking area to Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

Questions? Email Kristen Frese at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu.

ASRC Federal GIS Job Opportunity

ASRC Federal is looking for recent GIS grads for contract work at the U.S. Census Bureau. ASRC Federal InuTeq provides information security, enterprise architecture, software development and health IT solutions to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices.

For more information visit this website:

https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/nghome.guid?c=1206101&d=ExternalCareerSite&prc=RMPOD4&r=5000375192306#/

UnDocuterps Monthly Breakfast

Attention all UMD students, staff and faculty!

If you identify as a refugee, undocumented, part-of a mixed-status family, DACA recipient and or are currently a TPS recipient; join the UndocuTerps community for breakfast every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Enjoy a meal and meet other immigrant and undocumented peers.

Drop by any time between 8:00 am - 9:00 am.

Idealist Graduate School Fair

The Washington DC Idealist Graduate School Fair October 1, 2018 5:00 - 8:00 PM

• Learn about admissions requirements and application deadlines for graduate programs in social work, public policy, nonprofit management, international affairs, public interest law, social entrepreneurship, and many more
• Speak with graduate admissions advisors from local, national and international universities
• The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

Visit IdealistGradSchool.org for additional resources to assist you in planning for grad school.

Register here!

Legal Aid Office Internship

Find the application here!

Pizza and Trivia Night!

The GEOG Graduate Student Organization is hosting a pizza and trivia night on September 14, 2018 at 5:00pm in LeFrak 1158! This event is open to the entire department and features some small prizes for winning teams!

The geography focused trivia will help students prepare for the Mid-Atlantic Division American Association of Geographers (MAD-AAG) World Geography Bowl. The World Geography Bowl is a geography trivia event with teams of undergraduate and graduate students competing for prizes. Each year winners of the MAD-AAG World Geography Bowl receive a travel stipend greatly offsetting expenses for attendance at the national meeting.

I hope to see you all on Friday! Each trivia team will be a maximum of 5 people, so find a team and study up!

Fall 2018 GEOG Career Fair!

The next Career Fair will be Friday October 19th, 2018 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in LeFrak, room 1158

Tips for Students

• Dress to impress! Wear business casual or business attire.
• Bring a few copies of your updated resume! Meet with the Career Center before the fair to perfect your resume.
• Do your research! Gain background insight on the agencies, corporations and organizations to which you will apply. Click here to see a list of organizations attending.
• Be prepared with an elevator pitch! An elevator pitch is a short (~30 seconds) introduction of yourself, your skills, and why you are interested in a particular agency/company. Be prepared with a question to ask the employer. 

For more Career Fair Preparation, visit the Career Center's Career Fair Prep Page!

Employers and organizations that have attended the Geographical Sciences Career Fair in the past include (there is no guarantee that these same employers will attend this year)

• National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
• NOAA-Office of Coastal Survey
• New Light Technologies
• Geographic Services, Inc.
• UMD Facilities Management
• UMD's Masters of Professional Studies in GIS Program
• Association of American Geographers
• United States Census Bureau
• Clean Water Action
• NASA DEVELOP
• US Army - Topographic Engineering Center
• ESRI

Meet Your GEOG DSAC Student Representative!

Ariel Golightly (GEOG Representative)

Hi! My name is Ariel Golightly and I’m a junior Geographical Sciences major on a Sustainability and Development track with a GIS and Sustainability Studies double-minor. In addition to DSAC, I am part of the honor society of ALD & PES as well as a member of the Beta-Phi chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society. 

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, hiking, doing yoga, reading, and being outside whenever possible. In the future I intend to pursue a Masters degree in Geography, then join the Peace Corps after graduation. Currently I am unsure of exactly what I want to pursue as a career but I’m especially interested in urban planning, agricultural sustainability and environmental policy. I’m so excited to participate in DSAC and be an active member of the BSOS community! 

Feel free to contact me at agolight@terpmail.umd.edu with any questions, thoughts or ideas regarding BSOS, GEOG, or anything else.

MPS GEOINT Information Session

START Internship Spring 2019

START offers unpaid internships year round on a variety of research projects and teams. During the course of their internship, participants are exposed to the most up-to-date theories, methods and information related to the study of terrorism. They are versed in the critical questions tackled by homeland security practitioners, policy makers and researchers, and are mentored in a professional environment geared toward student success. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of homeland security scholars and practitioners through real-world research experience.

Virtual Information Sessions
Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. EST Online
Thursday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. EST Online

START’s internship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students (as well as some recent graduates) in any related discipline from any institution. Each internship lasts for one term. Participants work at least 10 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 20 hours/week during the summer. Our internships can be undertaken for academic credit, and this is highly encouraged. Interns participate in a program of enrichment and career development opportunities. All interns are required to work onsite with their research project staff. Because interns work directly with our researchers and staff on current research projects, the internship positions vary depending on our research portfolio.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to our most popular questions. For more information, click here. For additional questions, contact internships@start.umd.edu.

Apply here.

Workforce Recruitment Program Information Session

Tues, Sept. 18, 12:30-1:30pmUniversity Career Center & The President's Promise

The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects public and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through paid summer or permanent jobs.
Click here for more information & to RSVP.

How To Find an Internship Workshop

Not sure where to start with your internship search? Feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? During this workshop, we discuss specific resources available to research internship opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors. We also provide quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews. Monday, September 10, 12-1pm Friday, October 12, 12-1pm Tuesday, November 6, 12-1pm Wednesday, December 5, 12-1pm Workshops take place in the University Career Center.

Fall 2018 Career Shuttles

Career Shuttles are group visits to employers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Visits include site tours, conversations with alumni working in the organization, and in-depth information about internship and entry-level hiring.

Fri, Sept 14
Click for more Info & RSVP


Fri, Sept 21
Click for more Info & RSVP


Fri, Oct 26
Click for more Info & RSVP

Fall Career and Internship Fair

Fall Career & Internship Fair

Wed, Sept 12: STEM Industries
Thurs, Sept 13: ALL Industries
12-5pm in XFINITY Center

Almost 200 employers are specifically seeking INTERNS!
See the full listing of employers here.

Check out these quick tips to help you prepare for the fair.

Or, attend one of these Fall Fair Prep Events that includes drop-in resume critiques and in-person networking & career fair prep workshops.

View a sample of the employers who will be at the fair by industry here. Industries listed include food & beverage/food science, agriculture, creative, retail, government, law/legal, health/healthcare, sciences, education, nonprofits, and technology.

Study Abroad Fair

Fearless Terps get out of the classroom! Explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the United Kingdom or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program. Find us on September 6th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom, Stamp.

NASA Internship

The NASA DEVELOP Program focuses on helping local and international communities better understand environmental concerns through the use of NASA's Earth observations. NASA DEVELOP operates at twelve locations across the country including locations at NASA centers and other regional locations. 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. Program participants work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for application in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

Responsibilities include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply. Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the spring term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/ under the “Apply” tab. The application for Spring opportunities is open from August 27th, 2018 through October 5th, 2018, with the term starting January 28th, 2019 and lasting through April 5th, 2019. 

Dates for the upcoming Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 terms can be found on the website.

Job Opportunity - NOAA

This position is located in the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), Hydrographic Survey Division (HSD) with four vacancies in Silver Spring, MD.
Responsibilities

As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
Research historical information, survey requests, national priorities, and other relevant information to define a survey project area, and develop draft project instructions and statements of work using GIS and other tools.
Assist senior team members with research and planning of hydrographic surveys.
Acquire, process, and analyze hydrographic data, including all the ancillary data used to transform raw bathymetric soundings to chart datum.
Search for improved techniques and better technologies.
Deploy up to 180 days a year to survey vessels to maintain proficiency.

MAP Posting
DE Posting

Both applications close on September 10th!!!

Research Assistant Opportunity

Environmental Decision Support Science Lab

Who we are: Join a dynamic research team working at the interface of science and policy. Our research team works on environmental decision support and indicators, focused on how we can better support environmental and climate decisions and policies. We have developed a vision for an end-to-end system that considers physical, environmental, and societal indicators of climatic change, impacts, vulnerabilities, and responses. We also have multidisciplinary research related to usable science, complex environmental decision-making, and synthesis in support of Federal agency decisions.

Location: The work location is at the University of Maryland Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC), located in the Discovery District. The Discovery District UMD shuttle 123 bus stops in the court where ESSIC is located. There is also free parking.

Research Assistant Duties: Depending on the interests of the student, projects can be customized to the interests and marketable skills that would be most beneficial for the student’s career. Potential duties and tasks include: coordination of teams, including scientists and Federal employees; event planning for workshops with leading experts in environmental policy; development of policy memos and presentations; identification and synthesis of climate decision support and indicators literature; development and analysis of indicator surveys and experiments; transcription and deductive coding of expert interviews, and editing and formatting scientific papers and policy documents.

Apply: Students who have worked with our team successfully have landed excellent summer internships and jobs given letters of recommendations and our extensive network within DC and the U.S. Students who are interested in opportunities should review our research and email the required information to indicators@umd.edu which includes: 

1) a resume 

2) one professional reference (name, email address, and phone number), and 

3) an email cover letter. 

Then, schedule a 30-minute phone call within the next 2 weeks with Dr. Kenney via https://kenney.youcanbook.me. For the preferred meeting location, please select the option that begins “Call Dr. Kenney...”. For the purpose, please insert your information using the following template: “Interview for undergraduate/graduate/etc. lab position”. Incomplete submissions or submissions with blatant writing mistakes (e.g., misspelled names, incorrect titles, or grammatical errors) will not be considered and notified with a form email. You must be on-site at the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center for at least 8 hours per week during normal business hours (Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET). There is the opportunity to complete 2, 4-hour blocks in order to fulfill the 8-hour commitment.

Immigrant Student Welcome & Orientation

As the school year begins, you are welcome to attend the first Immigrant Student Welcome & Orientation! All immigrant, undocumented, TPS holders, folks in mixed-status families and DACA recipients are welcomed to join us!

This is a space for folks looking to connect with other students, staff, and faculty across campus and learn about some of the resources available to immigrants at UMD.

Given that this is our first welcome and orientation this event will take place in collaboration with Latinx Student Welcome which will take place in the Stamp Grand ballroom on September 4, 2018 from 5-7 pm. This means that we will-

--Join the Latinx student welcome for games and networking opportunities for the first hour (5-6pm in the Stamp Grand Ballroom)

--Break out for resources and general questions on immigration, students experiences, and so forth from (6-7pm in the Stamp Grand ballroom lounge 1209).

This does not mean that it is only open for just Latinx folks. All immigrant, undocumented, TPS holders, folks in mixed-status families and DACA recipients are welcomed to join us!

Please consider joining us!

Junior GIS Analyst Position

Junior GIS Analyst

Description:

The project is for a US Marine Corps Space Management Data Collection task and the candidate will work with a team of GIS analysts, collecting interior 3D Point cloud data and attribution in the field. Back in the office, the candidate will be responsible for converting the raw data to GIS layers, which will depict building, work, and equipment spaces. GIS layers will be represented at the building, installation, and service levels. All GIS layers will be converted to AutoCAD format. Travel is expected about 25% of the time. While knowledge of AutoCAD would be helpful, it is not a requirement for this position.

Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree, OR High School Diploma w/four years experience in lieu of degree.

Required:
- Experience using ESRI ArcGIS
- Must have a good understanding of GIS field data collection and must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired:
- Experience in the development of Field Work Plans, GIS data collection plans, and presentations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with 3D Laser Scanning
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Experience with Navy space management business processes, and the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE).

SAIC Overview:

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see My SAIC Benefits. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

For more information, or if you have any questions, email Benjamin.T.Lemanski@saic.com 

Research Analyst Job Opportunity

Position: Research Analyst / Scientific Programmer

Location: NASA GSFC / University of Maryland / SSAI

Project Title: Spatio-temporal variability in remotely sensed products

We are seeking applications for a full-/part-time Research Analyst or a junior programmer to work on a NASA-funded project. The potential applicant has a strong background in remote sensing and is competent in analytical skills. The research focus is on identifying and validating anomalies in time-series products derived from Landsat-8 and Sentinel-2 in coastal/inland waters. The geographic scope of the project is bodies of water (e.g., lakes/reservoirs) in the North and South America. The incumbent will be working with International stakeholders and United Nations Environmental Protection (UNEP) offices to promote using satellite data for monitoring SDG 6, i.e., water quality, in different member countries.

This is initially a one-year term but can be extended depending on a satisfactory annual performance. The incumbent will be based at either the University of Maryland or NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The employment comes with full, competitive benefit package for full-time employees.

Qualifications: Bachelor/Masters in Science/Geography/Engineering

Programming: Python

US citizenship: Not required

If interested or have any questions, please send your resume to Dr. Nima Pahlevan (nima.pahlevan@nasa.gov).

GIS Job Opportunity at Steer

Steer, an international consultancy specializing in transportation, is hiring recently graduated GIS students to join their offices in Boston and New York. They are working on a number of passenger rail and public transit projects, ranging from five to 40 year plans. This work relies on GIS and a service timetable application called ATTUne. In addition, Steer specializes in developing ridership and fare revenue forecasts.

For more information about the job, visit https://us.steergroup.com/en-us/careers/vacancies/entry-level-analyst-ref-usad18-1

Orioles x UMD University Night-- Sept 19

Over the summer we went to a National's game as a group from the Geographical Science department and had great attendance from faculty, students, and staff!

This semester we are coordinating a similar event to see the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, September 19th, 7pm at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for University Night. Tickets are $34 for lower level seats and $20 for upper level seats. Both include a co-branded Orioles / UMD hat as seen below.

Sign up here by Tuesday, September 4th to reserve your seats.

As before, those that sign up are responsible for paying for their ticket(s) prior to the game.

AAG GIS Internship

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) is currently seeking intern(s) for the fall semester who possess strong GIS and/or computer programming skills. Selected candidates are likely to spend somewhere between 24-32 hours/week with AAG staff on these research projects.

Interested candidates should please submit a resume, writing sample and contact to 2-3 references (tel,. and email) to my attention: Candida Mannozzi, cmannozzi@aag,org

Goldwater Scholarship

Are you a Sophomore or Junior thinking seriously about graduate study and a research career in science, math or engineering? Attend an info session to learn about the Goldwater Scholarships, the nation's most prestigious undergraduate awards for students in science, math or engineering!!!

**Over the past four years, Maryland leads the nation in Goldwater Scholarships (tied with Stanford)** Congratulations to Maryland's 2018 Goldwater Scholars: Paul Neves, Lillian Sun, Tanay Wakhare and Eric Wang 

The National Scholarships Office is holding information sessions about the Goldwater Scholarship – Attend a session to learn more! (Please note: eligibility is limited to US Citizens and Permanent Residents; a minimum GPA of 3.85 or higher is recommended. Candidates must be sophomores or juniors in Fall 2018.)

Tuesday, September 4 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Tuesday, September 4 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Wednesday, September 5 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Thursday, September 6 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Friday, September 7 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Friday, September 7 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Sessions will take around 30 minutes. Space is limited, so please let us know by email to goldwater@umd.edu which session you plan to attend. If these times are not possible for you but you are interested in learning more, please let us know by writing to the same address.

The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship will be Monday, November 19, 2018.  For more information, read the description below and contact us at goldwater@umd.edu

Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunity

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTUMN 2018 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 168 available opportunities by visiting our website at:http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-studentresearchers.html

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 165 projects are listed with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research. Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

INFO SESSIONS: Attend an information sessions to learn how use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and for advice about other ways to find research opportunities at Maryland. Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Tuesday, September 4, 10:30-11:00am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, September 4, 2:00-2:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 5, 3:00-3:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 5, 4:00-4:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 6, 10:00-10:30am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 6, 1:00-1:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, September 10, 10:00-10:30am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, September 10, 1:00-1:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, September 11, 12:00-12:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, September 11, 2:00-2:30pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills. It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

AASP289D "African American Health Disparities and Social Justice" -- Seats Available

The African American Studies Department is currently offering a new course "African American Health Disparities and Social Justice" (AASP 298D). Blending the study of health and well-being with social science, this class explores how issues such as institutional racism lead to racial health disparities and how social justice efforts can eliminate them.