Women's Studies Halloween Event

Boren Fellowship

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE

Francis DuVinage, Director - Leslie Brice, Assistant Director 

www.scholarships.umd.edu

BOREN FELLOWSHIP FOR LANGUAGE STUDY IN CRITICAL REGIONS

The Boren Fellowship is aimed at graduate students (US citizens) who want to study abroad for six months to a year in 2019-20 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, the Middle East, and in some cases, Latin America. (Boren Fellowships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.)

Boren will continue to offer the Indonesian Flagship Languages Initiative (IFLI), to study Bahasa Indonesia; the South Asian Flagship Initiative (SAFLI) for the study of Hindi or Urdu;  and the African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) for the study of French, Portuguese, Swahili, Akan/Twi, Wolof, or Zulu. 

The Boren Fellowship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year federal service expectation.

Deadline: January 30, 2019. You can learn more about the Boren Fellowship program here: https://borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/basics.html

  

We have scheduled a round of information sessions to help you learn more about the Boren Fellowship and its application process. Please RSVP at nsepboren@umd.edu. If you are not able to attend one of these sessions please email us and we can arrange a time to meet individually.

All sessions will be in 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, October 24, 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 25, 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Monday, October 29, 12:30 - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, October 30, 12:30 - 1:00 pm

Friday, November 2, 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Public Policy Halloween Event - Wicked Problems

Esri Job Listings

Esri is hiring! Here are some of the positions available.

Platform Configuration Engineer:

The ArcGIS platform is a series of capabilities that bring together maps, apps, data, and people to make smarter decisions and enable innovation.

Esri’s Professional Services Division plays a crucial role in the innovation and implementation of the ArcGIS platform. Our mission is simple yet powerful: 1) enable user success, 2) broaden the impact of GIS, and 3) push our platform to make our technology better.

You will work closely with clients within the Defense/Intelligence Community (IC) to establish solutions to 1) support the agency’s mission and make it successful, 2) broaden the effect of GIS technology to its business, and 3) help shape the evolution of the platform by identifying new implementation patterns.

For more information or to apply, click here.

Software Engineer:
Use your JavaScript expertise to develop visualization software to understand data when proximity and location matter. Your work will help developer communities reimagine the capabilities of location-aware software applications that enable real-world improvements in governments and organizations.

You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the web and mobile applications you create.

For more information or to apply, click here.


Geospatial Engineer:

The individual performing this role will use their knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to configure solutions, implement workflows, create and provision data content, test enhancements and provide user support to Esri customers. This role can require desk-side support to mission analysts as well as participation in larger project teams providing support in the conception, construction, implementation and testing of GIS databases, applications, and production systems.

For more information or to apply, click here.

November 14th GIS Day Celebration-- Lightning Talks

New faculty member Dr. Taylor Oshan is soliciting participants to give 3 minute "lightning talks" on a GIS topic of their choice. Have you worked on something recently that you'd like to share? Do you have a quirky interest related to something Geospatial? Share it with the Department! This event is WIDE OPEN! Last year we had talks ranging from "using remote sensing data to improve agricultural yields" to "what heck is Tactical Urbanism?" (click the link - it's pretty neat!)

Even if you don't feel up to presenting - you are more than welcome to attend as a spectator! RSVP to Dr. Oshan (toshan@umd.edu) by Nov 8th. 

The event will be hosted on November 14 at 12:00pm in LEF 1124

Career Shuttle to the U.S. Census Bureau

Career Shuttle to the U.S. Census Bureau

Friday, November 9, 2018 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

Interested in gaining a better understanding of career paths available at the U.S. Census Bureau? This career shuttle will include information sessions led by staff in the Decennial Census and Economic Directorates of the Census Bureau that will highlight programs and examples of work completed. Participants will also gain knowledge of internship and job application tips. This visit will be of particular interest to undergraduate students studying Geography, Math, Economics, Survey Methodology, and Demography/Sociology. RSVP's are required

Intern for a Day in NYC during Winter Break

Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City Intern for a Day is expanding to New York City over students' winter break (December 18, 2018 - January 25, 2019)!  The process is the same as the regular fall and spring Intern for a Day program, but the location is different.  The Big Apple, here we come! The list of participating hosts will be available on this website in late October. We anticipate between 30-40 hosts for this program. Students must participate in a 30-minute orientation in order to have access to the application.  There are four (4) orientations for students to choose from.  Click on the date to RSVP: Tuesday, November 6, 3:30-4pm Wednesday, November 7, 3-3:30pm Thursday, November 8, 11-11:30am Friday, November 9, 12-12:30pm Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, November 11 at 11:59pm.   After the student is matched with a host, the student will connect with their host via email to determine a day to shadow them during winter break.  Travel reimbursements will not be provided for this program. The majority of questions about Intern for a Day's process and structure will be addressed during the mandatory orientation session.  For other questions or concerns, please email ifad@umd.edu. Students who have already participated in Intern for a Day still need to attend one orientation session.

Teaching Assistant Position at UNC

The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a Master of Science in Earth Sciences degree with opportunities for study and research in the areas of geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and environmental science. Our program offers Earth Science graduate students personal guidance typical of a relatively small department, with the field, laboratory, and computing facilities and resources that accompany a much larger unit. Within this context, you will find a healthy combination of both field- and model-based Earth Science research as well as applied and academic research opportunities.

Our program is currently seeking competitive candidates for several teaching assistant positions beginning in fall 2019. Teaching assistantship funding may be supplemented by tuition awards for exceptional candidates.

If you are interested in pursuing cutting-edge Earth Sciences research in our multi-disciplinary program, please consult the program website at geoearth.uncc.edu/masters-programs/... and faculty research at geoearth.uncc.edu/people.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019. Apply at https://gradadmissions.uncc.edu/.

Please direct your inquiries to Dr. Sara Gagné, MS Earth Sciences Coordinator, sgagne@uncc.edu, 1-704-687-5911.

2018 Women of Influence Award Nominations

The Women of Influence Awards recognize members of our community who have distinguished themselves by working with and for women on our campus and in our community. The President’s Commission on Women’s Issues (PCWI) is interested in applicants who have actively worked on behalf of diverse (in identity, discipline, and other dimensions of difference) communities of women. Nominees should be accomplished as University of Maryland members (students, staff, and/or faculty) with evidence of leadership in one or more of the core areas listed below including:

PCWI strongly encourages nominations of women of color, women with disabilities, women veterans, immigrant women, LGBTQ+ people, and other underrepresented populations of women. We welcome nominations regardless of assigned sex and/or gender expression.

1.       MENTORSHIP:  formally and/or informally fostering the development of women & girls

2.       WORK/LIFE BALANCE:  strengthening our campus community for working women

3.       DIVERSITY:  supporting issues of social and political justice for women of color, women with disabilities, women veterans, immigrant women, other underrepresented populations of women and/or LGBTQ+ people 

4.       PREVENTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT:  and other forms of sexual misconduct

5.       COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:  engaging the community at UMD and beyond to strengthen the experiences of women and girls

Submit nomination packets and direct questions to Ellin Scholnick, Ph.D., Faculty Ombuds and Chair, PCWI at escholni@umd.edu or 301-405-1901, Fax 301-405-0806. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

umd.edu/commissions/PCWI

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND STUDENT REGENT 2018 – 2019 APPLICATIONS

Each year the University of Maryland, College Park in addition to the other institutions in the University System of Maryland are invited to nominate candidates for this prestigious position to the University System of Maryland Student Council. Our single nominee is then reviewed by the System Student Council and their finalists are forwarded to the Chancellor and from his desk they are forwarded to the Governor. In the past, College Park has been represented by outstanding scholar leaders.

Below, please will find a link to the detailed position description as well as a link to the application form.

Student Regent Position Description

The College Park nominee for this position will be interviewed by USMSC on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at UMBC.

Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Donna Lim at dylim@umd.edu or at 301-314-8491.

Completed applications are due on-line by noon on November 14, 2018.

Apply for 2018-2019 USM Student Regent at:
https://orgsync.com/31654/forms/340972

BSOS Events from the University Career Center

Geographical Sciences Career and Internship Fair Friday, October 19 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Public, private and non-profit employers will be in attendance to fill internship and full-time positions, as well as network with undergraduate and graduate students. All majors welcomed, but this event will be of particular interest to students majoring in Geography, Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Science and Policy.

JCPenney Suit-Up Event Sunday, October 21 | 6-9 p.m. This is an exclusive shopping experience for the UMD community. All career dress apparel and shoes will be an additional 40% off.

Security Clearance Background Checks Workshop Monday, October 22 | 4-5:30 p.m. Federal Government representatives will share details and bust myths about the process and how you can boost your chances to work with agencies like the FBI, CIA, State Department and others.

Maryland Department of Health Career Fair & Open House Tuesday, October 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to meet with hiring managers and other employees to get insight into their experiences and the types of positions that comprise the Department.

Free Professional Headshots Friday, October 19 | 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. **This is at the GEOG fair!  Take a free professional headshot for your professional profiles (Careers4Terps, LinkedIn, etc.)!  No appointments necessary. This is a drop-in event. Expect to take 5-10 minutes out of your day. Our photographer will take three photos, and email you the photo of your choice from the three options. You can expect your photo sent out within 7 business days post-event.

Intern For A Day In order to receive an application to participate in Intern for a Day, you must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how you will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing your host on-site, and how to show appreciation to your host after your experience. Fall 2018's Mandatory Orientation Sessions (Choose 1 of 9 options- the week of Oct. 15)  All sessions will take place in the University Career Center: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Funded Ph.D Positions at William and Mary

The AidData research lab at William and Mary (www.aiddata.org) invites applications for up to three funded doctoral research positions, hosted within the Department of Applied Science.  An annual stipend, tuition, recreation fees and health insurance are provided. Prospective students will work closely with the AidData Research and Evaluation Unit in support of at least one of two key institutional objectives - GIE and GEO.  The AidData-GEO initiative (www.geoquery.org) seeks to provide novel types of spatial data of high relevance to the international development community using high performance computation and machine learning.  The AidData-GIE initiative (www.aiddata.org/gie) focuses on the nexus of micro-econometric and GIScience methods to provide impact evaluations to the development community.  

We seek highly self-motivated researchers who desire to help bridge the gap between basic research leveraging spatial data and applied international development questions.  Prospective students should have a strong knowledge of spatial data manipulation in Python or R, spatial data collection, spatial analytics and related areas.  We anticipate the most successful candidates will have past experience using spatial or micro-economic analysis techniques (AidData-GIE), or machine learning techniques (AidData-GEO).

For informal inquiries regarding these positions, please contact Dr. Dan Runfola (danr@wm.edu).  To learn more about the AidData Research and Evaluation team, please visit https://www.aiddata.org/people. If you have inquiries you would like to make of the existing Ph.D. students working within the AidData REU, please contact geo@aiddata.wm.edu.  

To formally apply, visit:

https://www.wm.edu/as/appliedscience/graduateprogram/admission/index.php

Intern for a Day

Experience a career field in one day with Intern for a Day. The program connects undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one-day job shadowing experiences. To participate, students must attend a 30-minute orientation the week of Oct. 15, 2018. Read more:  go.umd.edu/IFAD

Organization Highlights for GEOG Majors:

MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS

• Chesapeake Children’s Museum
• National Geographic Society
• Smithsonian Institution-National Museum of Natural
•  History (Archaeology Research & Education

TRANSPORTATION & URBAN PLANNING

• Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning (Historic Preservation)
• DC Department of Parks & Recreation
• National Trust Community Investment Corporation

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY

• Baltimore Environmental Police
• Georgetown University, Department of Energy and Utilities
• University of Maryland Chesapeake Bay Program Office
• US Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources
• US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

• Agent Knows Homes
• Jones Lang LaSalle
• Long and Foster (Crofton, MD)
• Long and Foster (Rockville, MD)
• Rappaport

Review the full LIST to read more about the organizations above and locate over 100 other opportunities. Questions? Email the University Career Center at ifad@umd.edu.

NOAA Hollings Scholarship-- Sophomores only

NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship for Sophomores

Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! In the last three years, 17 Maryland students have won awards worth up to $9,500 annually along with paid summer research internships (see award benefits below)!!!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2019. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.

The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program ­ please write to noaahollings@umd.edu  indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address):

Tuesday, October 16 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, October 17 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, October 17 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, October 18 at 4:30 pm– ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

AWARD BENEFITS: The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful SOPHOMORE applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with a hands-on research experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education project. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

For more information, or for assistance preparing a NOAA Hollings application, please contact the National Scholarships Office at noaahollings@umd.edu

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 31, 2019

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE ­ 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Francis DuVinage, Director ­ Leslie Brice, Assistant Director­ www.scholarships.umd.edu 

A New Measure of Earth's Forests

Hear more about UMD-NASA's mission to track carbon content in our planet's trees from our very own GEOG professor, Dr. Dubayah.

Read more here: https://today.umd.edu/articles/new-measure-earths-forests-2a4c525f-9d7a-4d9c-b97c-dd49b3371b71

Joint Program in Survey Methodology Internship

The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) at the University of Maryland is pleased to once again offer a 10-week summer internship to rising juniors and seniors with an interest in survey methodology.

JPSM, in a unique partnership, brings together faculty from the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan, as well as researchers from Westat, a leading survey organization based in Rockville, MD. Through its educational offerings the Joint Program attempts to serve both professionals currently working in statistical agencies and survey organizations, and to educate the next generation of survey professionals.

Each summer JPSM sponsors a Junior Fellows Program for a limited number of extremely successful and talented undergraduate students. Successful applicants are granted paid research assistantships in a Federal or private statistical agency in the Washington, DC area. They participate in weekly seminars at JPSM and elsewhere in the area on survey methodology and career options in survey research. Throughout the summer students learn about surveys, statistics, graduate studies, and how statistical agencies and survey organizations work, and they meet other students from across the country along with the JPSM faculty.

Please share the enclosed information about this unique opportunity for summer employment with your undergraduate advisors and interested student groups. For more information the students can follow this link: https://jpsm.umd.edu/academics/onsite-junior-fellows-program

If you have questions about the program, please contact us at JPSMJuniorFellows@umd.edu.

AAG Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Awards in Geographic Science

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 

(10/11) GEOG Department Seminar Series featuring Dr. Loboda

Please join us this Thursday (10/11) @ 3:45-5:00 in room 1158 LeFrak Hall for the Department’s Seminar Series.  As a special treat, our own Dr. Tatiana Loboda will present some of her on-going research on tracking malaria outbreaks in the tropics.

Talk Title: "Mapping the Malaria Landscape of Myanmar: Examining the Role of Land Cover/Land Use in Malaria Transmission."

For additional information, please see the attached flyer, or reference the following link:
http://geog.umd.edu/graduate/geog-seminar-series

Career Shuttle to the US Census Bureau Nov. 9

Career Shuttle to the U.S. Census Bureau, Friday, November 9, 2018 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

This Career Shuttle is for students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of career paths available at the U.S. Census Bureau. The visit will include information sessions led by staff in the Decennial Census and Economic Directorates of the Census Bureau that will highlight programs and examples of work completed. Participants will also gain knowledge of internship and job application tips. This visit will be of particular interest to undergraduate and graduate students studying Geography, Math, Economics, Survey Methodology, and Demography/Sociology.

RSVP's are required and the deadline is: Nov. 1, 2018. 

GEOG Career and Internship Fair 10/19/18

Friday, October 19, 2018 |  9:30am - 12:30pm | 1158 LeFrak Hall

Organizations Attending 

Public, private and non-profit employers will be in attendance to fill internship and full-time positions, as well as network with undergraduate and graduate students. All majors welcomed, but this event will be of particular interest to students majoring in Geography, Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Science and Policy. Read more. 

New Course: HIST328N (History of Medicine)

Consider registering for HIST328N, History of Medicine, a collaboration between the U of M School of Medicine and The College of Arts and Humanities- History Department. This class is great for students interested in pre-med, pre-dental, nursing, public health, and more!