AASD Winter Classes

Internship at NASA Goddard - DUE FRIDAY

Landsat Communications and Outreach

Description:
Intern will be supporting the Communications and Public Engagement team on the development of outreach activities, web pages, fact sheets, and other communication related materials. All content will be related to Landsat, land imaging, remote sensing, and applications of satellite data.

Computer/Software Skills:
Knowledge of basic communications tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, and google docs is required. Basic understanding of web development tools a plus. Knowledge of design applications such as Adobe Illustrator and / or InDesign a bonus.

Technical Skills:
Applicant must have strong writing skills and knowledge of web design principles. Background in remote sensing and GIS are a bonus.

Other Skills:
Applicant should be able to take on assignments, take self initiative, and work independently. Ability to communicate effectively and work with a team is also essential. Good organizational skills a plus as we are working with a lot of content and need to communicate through a variety of platforms – web, print, social.

Academic Level(s):
College Sophomore;College Junior;College Senior

Major(s):
Communication - Media Studies; Communications - Graphic Communications; Communications - Public Relations / Advertising / Applied Communication; Geospatial Information Sciences, Other Not ListedMission directorate(s) directly benefiting from the tasks involved in this internship:
Science Mission

Spring 2019 deadline: November 5, 2018!

To apply, click here

GEOG498A

GEOG198A/GEOG788X

U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Scholarship

To further the advancement of the geospatial tradecraft, USGIF is dedicated to assist promising students studying GEOINT, geospatial sciences, and related fields. The annual USGIF Scholarship Program recognizes the achievements of graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

USGIF has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships since launching the program in 2004.

https://usgif.org/education/scholarships

If you have any questions, a UMD student has applied and won this scholarship in 2015, and would be happy to discuss with anyone who is interested. Contact Taylor Oshan at toshan@umd.edu

Pre-Law Advising Interviews-- Sign Up Closes Nov. 29

Come to thee UMD Career Center to have an on-campus interviews with law school representatives for the week of December 3-7. These interviews are for students who are applying during this cycle and interested in these specific law schools (UMD, Baltimore, American, Catholic, George Washington, UVA, William & Mary, George Mason, Cardozo, and Fordham).

1.  Interviews are the week of December 3-7, as follows:

Monday 12/3 - American, Fordham, Catholic

Tuesday 12/4 - American, Baltimore, Fordham (morning, if needed), GW

Wednesday 12/5 - Maryland, Balltimore, GW, William and Mary, Cardozo (afternoon, if needed)

Thursday 12/6 - Maryland, Cardozo, Virginia (afternoon, if needed)

Friday 12/7 - Virginia, George Mason

2.  These are intended for students applying to matriculate next fall.  Please, do not register if you are not currently applying.  You'll get your chance later.

3.  You are welcome to sign up for as many as you like, but please only take a spot if you have some legitimate interest in the school.  I do not want you to register for a "practice" interview for a school you don't care about.

4.  I do not "screen" people and decide who gets a spot...first come, first served.  Be reasonable about the schools you are selecting.  If you have questions about whether you are a realistic candidate at a particular school, please ask.

5.  These are 15-30 minute interviews, held in the Career Center.  In the past, they have been very helpful, both for the student and the schools.  They are business formal in attire, but students have not found the meetings to be super-intense.  These are all friends/colleagues of mine, and they realize you are learning about them just as they are learning about you.

6.  To register, login to Careers4Terps, select "Center Events" then "Student Programs" and type in "law school" to the search field, and all available law schools come up.

Then, scroll down through the events and pick the date and time you would like to interview.  You'll be sent an email confirming your RSVP after you select your time.

7.  Please register no later than next Sunday, the 25th.DEADLINE EXTENSION to 11/29 Thursday  This will allow us to adjust schedules for next week, as needed.  Remember, though, first come, first served.

8.  Specifically for UVA, Cardozo, and Fordham - they have been kind enough to offer an extra half-day for us, but I only want to use them if necessary, so if you are interested in those schools, please try to sign up for UVA on Friday, Cardozo on Thursday, and Fordham on Monday.  If you can't, it's OK, but I'm just trying to consolidate the interviews if I can.

Academic Success Guide- Finals Edition

In two weeks, final exams at the University of Maryland will commence for the fall 2018 semester. It has been a trying semester, but it is time to showcase all that you have learned. It is important to study early and often. Studying is a science. Utilize effective, researched strategies and don't forget that studying properly requires planning and dedication. Make a plan now. Preparing early will be one of the best decisions you will make over the next couple of weeks. 

Take a few moments to read through the following Academic Success Guide for tips on how to prepare for final exams, stay healthy, utilize academic support resources, and believe in your own abilities. We are always here to help you succeed!

http://reslife.umd.edu/global/documents/newsletter/academicsuccessguide-finals-edition-fall2018.pdf

Funded PhD and MS positions in Geospatial Data Science at the University of Delaware

The Geospatial Data Science Cluster at the University of Delaware's Department of Geography (www.ceoe.udel.edu/schools-departments/...) invites applications for PhD and MS positions. The department offers PhD and MS degrees in Geography, a PhD degree in Climatology, and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science. Students can also pursue the university's MS degree in Data Science through the Geospatial Data Science Cluster.

We have a growing faculty in Geospatial Data Science specialized in GIScience, Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics and Modeling, with applications in Land Change Science, Human Dimensions of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Climatology. The department also has strength in regional and large-scale climate modeling, weather forecasting, atmospheric observation, ecohydrology, political ecology, and critical geography.

Geospatial Data Science Cluster Faculty:

Tracy DeLiberty (tracyd@udel.edu)
geographic information systems, remote sensing, climatology
www.ceoe.udel.edu/our-people/profiles/tracyd

Pinki Mondal (mondalp@udel.edu)
remote sensing, GIS, environmental geography, land cover and land use change, agriculture, food security, climate impact
www.ceoe.udel.edu/our-people/profiles/mondalp

Jing Gao (jinggao@udel.edu)
geospatial data science, machine learning, human dimensions of climate change, urban land change, spatial population, uncertainty analysis and modeling
www.ceoe.udel.edu/our-people/profiles/jinggao

We look for self-motivated creative thinkers, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work in interdisciplinary environments. Ideal candidates have strong backgrounds/interests in quantitative methods (e.g., spatial analysis and modeling, statistics), programing (e.g., Python, R), database management, and geo-computation. Prior research experience in geography and environmental science is a plus.

Competitive funding packages will be offered. Applications are accepted by January 5, 2019 for Fall 2019 enrollment at grad.udel.edu/apply , but interested applicants are encouraged to contact faculty of mutual interests in advance. Women, underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. International students are welcome. General questions may be directed to our Graduate Director Dr. April Veness (veness@udel.edu).

Central Washington University MS Program-- Cultural and Environmental Resource Management

The Geography Department at Central Washington University is recruiting students to our interdisciplinary MS program, Cultural and Environmental Resource Management.

** Graduate Assistantship funding available on a competitive basis** **In-State Tuition for students that are residents of 16 Western States and territories** Geography faculty are seeking students to apply to our interdisciplinary graduate MS program. Please see the attached flyer and forward to prospective individuals. The deadline for applying for funding is February 1st, 2019. The mission of the Cultural and Environmental Resource Management (CERM) Program is to professionally prepare students for ethical decision-making and earth stewardship through management, policy development, critical analysis, and evaluation. Since 1983 the CERM Program has offered students an interdisciplinary cultural and natural resource management curriculum drawing primarily from Geography, Anthropology and Economics, as well as electives from related disciplines such as Biology, Geology, History, and Sociology. Cultural resource management focuses on the management of ethnographic and archaeological sites and materials, historic properties, and archives. Natural resource management focuses on the management of land, water, energy, mineral, atmospheric, and biotic resources. Natural and cultural resources intertwine in several ways within socio-political and cultural contexts. Understanding the multiplicity of resource issues is critically important to making sound decisions at all levels.

Marine Science Internship Opportunity in South Africa

Cape RADD facilitates a 4 week field course for individuals or groups who want to learn
more about the marine environment, conservation and research through hands on field experience and diver development. The Cape RADD course includes training in multiple data collection and field operation techniques, theoretical workshops on analysis techniques and tools like R, GIS, and Coral Point Count. Come spend a month abroad, scuba diving and freediving in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. 

As a Cape RADD student you will enroll in a fascinating and rewarding programme that will put you under the water for a hands on experience and valuable contribution to the marine research projects taking place just outside Cape Town. Check us out on Facebook or Instagram to follow our story and see what our students are up to!

This programme is ideal for students, graduates, divers, conservationists or just those with an interest in marine biology looking to gain extra knowledge and field experience in the marine sciences, to develop new skills and show some real life experience on their CV. We have seats available from January 2019.

Visit http://www.caperadd.com or email info@caperadd.com for more details.

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at University of Michigan

The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Michigan (DDCSP UM) is a two-year research and internship opportunity for bright, curious undergraduate students interested in conservation, nature, and the environment. The program is aimed at bringing more undergraduates currently underrepresented in the environmental field into the conservation arena.

The DDCSP UM offers unique learning and development opportunities for a diverse group of undergraduate students. It also provides generous funding and alumni support to better equip our scholars to build successful careers in the conservation and environmental fields. Our team led by Dr. Dorceta E. Taylor, James E. Crowfoot Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), is very excited to welcome our fourth cohort of scholars next summer 2019.

Please note that the deadline is on February 1st, 2019 with a priority date of January 11th. Visit their website for more information. For graduate students interested in an environmental summer program, please refer to this link. For more questions, contact them at (734) 936-0900.

**One UMD student was a 2017 scholar!! Feel free to reach out to her if you have any questions about the program!

[Remote Sensing] : PhD Graduate Assistantship

The Environmental Sustainability Lab (ESL) (http://yuyuzhou.public.iastate.edu/) at Dept. of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University is seeking one Postdoctoral Fellow and one graduate student for NSF and USDA funded research projects. The Postdoctoral Fellow and graduate student will work with Dr. Yuyu Zhou and an interdisciplinary team of researchers on environmental sustainability.

We expect that the new graduate student will join the lab in Fall 2019. Qualified backgrounds for the potential graduate student include geography, environmental sciences, meteorology, geoscience, agriculture sciences or related fields. Experience in programming, geospatial data analysis, large remote sensing data or socioeconomic data is preferred. Experience in data processing languages/environments such as R is a plus. Financial support will be a research assistantship. Applicants should contact Dr. Yuyu Zhou directly (yuyuzhou@iastate.edu) using "Graduate Assistantship" as the email subject. To apply, please include (1) a cover letter briefly describing your research interests, (2) a CV, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references. Please find more information about our graduate program (www.ge-at.iastate.edu/graduate-studies/).

U.S Fish and Wildlife Job Annoucements

BSOS Undergraduate Experience Fund

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will soon be accepting applications from undergraduate students seeking funding for Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 learning experiences. If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an experiential learning opportunity, apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. Note that BSOS accepts applications for these funds on a biannual basis. During the Fall semester for Winter & Spring learning experiences and during the Spring semester for Summer & Fall experiences.

To apply, click here!

Eligibility Requirements:

Winter & Spring Funds:

• Have completed at least one semester (Spring 2018 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
• Have at least one semester (Spring 2019 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland - Awards will be made for Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 experiences, thus seniors who are graduating Winter 2019 are ineligible to apply.
• Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.
• Submit a complete application (all questions answered) by the deadline November 19 at 9 AM. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Complete the learning experience for which you apply in Winter 2019 or Spring 2019. If you choose not to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.
• Notification date is December 7. All recipients should plan to attend the college’s scholarship dinner in the spring semester. Questions regarding BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Summer & Fall Funds:

• Have completed at least one semester (Fall 2018 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
• Have at least one semester (Fall 2019 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland - Awards will be made for Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 experiences, thus seniors who are graduating Spring 2019 are ineligible to apply.
• Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.
• Submit a complete application (all questions answered) by the deadline (TBD). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Complete the learning experience for which you apply in Summer 2019 or Fall 2019. If you choose not to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.

Additional Information:

• Preference in selecting awardees will be given for activities where financial obstacles would likely prevent a student from participating.
• Preference will be given for experiences in not-for-profit, government, or educational organizations, rather than in for-profit companies.
• Preference will be given for NEW, rather than continuing, experiences (i.e. starting a new internship, as opposed to continuing in a position from a previous semester or summer).
• These funds are NOT designated for study abroad experiences.  Visit the Education Abroad Scholarships page to learn more about study abroad funding.
• Students may apply for funding for more than one learning experience per application cycle, but may only receive funding for one experience.
• Recipients will be recognized at the college’s Scholarship & Donor Recognition Dinner.

GEOG Survey

Hello Geographers!

One of your classmates is conducting a study on student's motivations to join the GEOG or GIS major. The survey will take you ~5 minutes and will not only help your peer earn a great course grade but the results will be shared with the Advising Office as well so we can make your experience with us better. 

Survey here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTLS75L 
All responses are, of course, anonymous. Thank you for your assistance!  

Earth Science Career Seminar

Paid Spring GIS Internship Position

Paid Junior Researcher Internship with National Community Reinvestment Coalition with GIS Expertise

The Junior Researcher (Term) will be a critical player in the operations of a dedicated research team which supports both NCRC member organizations with analysis of local banking and lending as well as internal customers. The intern can expect to be charged with collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis. Additionally, the intern will attend lectures, training events, and other functions that will offer both networking opportunities as well as demonstrate the interests of NCRC. The applicant should expect a demanding work environment where they will be expected to work approximately 20 hours a week. Often the intern will need to work on their own with limited direction. In exchange, they will have opportunities to work on projects and data with senior research specialists. These frequently include datasets with >10 million records, complex data visualization software, and rigorous analysis. Applicants receive named credit for publications they contribute to.

In addition, this position will be integral to the research team at the annual NCRC Conference, with over 1000 attendees each years this is a complex event requiring public speaking, conflict resolution, and administrative functions and provides the applicant with a networking opportunity to meet representatives from community groups and financial firms from all over the country.

For more information, follow this link: https://bsosundergrad.blogspot.com/2018/11/paid-junior-researcher-internship-with.html?m=1

Career Center Events

Maryland Global Leaders Lecture Series: Peace Corps Director and UMD alum Dr. Jody Olsen Tuesday, November 13 | 3-5 p.m. This event will include opening remarks from Dr. Olsen highlighting the Peace Corps' role in development, followed by a Storytelling Panel of UMD Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. International Internships Panel: Student Perspectives Wednesday, November 14 | 12-1 p.m. Come hear from a panel of current UMD students who have gained valuable experience through internships in different countries. Bring your whole self to work: Social Identities in the Interview process Wednesday, November 14 | 4:30-6 p.m. A diverse and inclusive panel of employers offer insight on social identity at work.  International Affairs and Public Policy Graduate School Fair Thursday, November 15 | 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Representatives from leading professional schools of international affairs and policy will be available to connect with prospective students. Learn about masters, mid-career, and PhD programs around the world and get answers to your questions about: -application requirements,  -curricula and joint degrees, -financial aid,  -and career opportunities. The Career Expo for People with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors Friday, November 16 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at our Washington, DC career expo to meet with fortune 500 companies and government agencies looking to recruit new talent. 2019 University Relations Summer Development Internship Program Info Session Thursday, November 29 | 5-6 p.m. Learn how you can get involved with philanthropy, fundraising and nonprofit work that supports UMD and students like you. Meet former interns and hear about their experiences in the program. Additional Events Careers in Ag Extension, Nov. 13 Harvard Business School Information Session, Nov. 14 UCC@OMSE: Career Readiness & Professional Preparation Drop-in Sessions, Nov. 15 UCC@MICA: Career Readiness & Professional Preparation Drop-in Sessions, Nov. 28 See all of our events on the Event Calendar. Help Us Highlight BSOS Students with Internships The University Career Center @ BSOS is highlighting Intern Success Stories. If you know students who have had interesting internship experiences which they have enjoyed, please email their information to UCC-BSOS@umd.edu. We hope to highlight at least one intern from every BSOS major!  Check out some sample stories:

Salary Negotiation Workshop Nov 13

The Department of Women’s Studies is sponsoring an AAUW Salary Negotiation Workshop, Tuesday, November 13, 5:15-7:45 pm.  Developed by the American Association of University Women, the Start Smart workshop educates about the gender gap in pay while equipping college women and men to face the job market with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to negotiate better salaries and benefits.

Why sign up?  According to research, only 25 percent of students report feeling confident that they can successfully negotiate a good salary and benefits package.  This is especially significant for women negotiating their first salary. After attending a Start Smart workshop, a majority of participants report feeling more confident about in their negotiating ability.

 Attendees will gain valuable salary negotiation skills by learning:

• how the gender wage gap affects their lives
• how to develop a personal budget to determine salary needs
• how to benchmark salary and benefits
• how to negotiate for a salary--especially their first salary out of college

Registration is required. Seating is limited, so sign up today! FREE and open to any University of Maryland student.

Tuesday, November 13, 5:15-7:45 pm, 1119 Susquehanna Hall

5:15 – 5:30 pm – Sign in, pre-assessment, refreshments

5:30 – 7:30 pm – Salary Negotiation Workshop

7:30 – 7:45 pm – Post-workshop assessment

To register, visit go.umd.edu/salaryf18 (log in with your directory ID and password).

For questions, please contact:

Professor Elsa Barkley Brown, Department of Women’s Studies – barkleyb@umd.edu or Kate Juhl, University Career Center, College of Arts and Humanities—kjuhl@umd.edu.

Education Policy Forum

Ph.D. Graduate Research/ Teaching Assistantships with UMD GEOG

Graduate Research Assistantships/Teaching Assistantships Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland College Park

Rated among the top graduate programs in the nation by the National Research Council, the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland (UMD) is a leader in remote sensing, geospatial information science, coupled human and natural systems analysis, land-use land cover change, ecosystem dynamics, ecological economics, social networks and participatory stakeholder processes, and applied economic geography. The Department is uniquely positioned for big data analysis and integrated research on the human and physical dimensions of global change and sustainability sciences.

The Department is home to the Center for the Geospatial Information Science and the new Center for Excellence in Remote Sensing. The department has strong collaborations with a number of Centers on campus at UMD, including the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), the Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI). The department has a number of active collaboration with scientists at NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center and has strong links to a number of international and federal institutions which are also located in the area, such as NASA, NOAA, USGS, USDA, EPA, NIH, FHWA, DOE, World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank. These institutions provide additional training and career-development opportunities for our students to actively participate in addressing real and pressing local, national and global issues.

The Department seeks to have 12-15 new enrollments in the 2019-2020 academic year and the enrolled PhD students will be fully funded through Dean’s Fellowships, Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) or Teaching Assistantships (GTA).

Current starting GRA and GTA stipend: $20,602 (start)/9.5 months appointment; with 10 credit hours/semester tuition remission currently valued at $11,660/semester ($23,320/academic year for resident student). GRAs and GTAs are also entitled to health benefits ($2,000/year). There is often an opportunity to earn additional compensation over the summer, and if you are interested please note this in your application.

To Apply: For best consideration please apply by December 15th, 2018 https://previewapp.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=umdgrad

2181, Lefrak Hall, College Park, MD 20742 301-405-4050 TEL; 301-314-9299 FAX

Career Center Events

This email is intended to highlight professional development and career exploration events, programs, and resources for BSOS faculty and staff to share with students (e.g., on blogs, TV screens, etc.).

Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City Site visits in NYC over winter break. All students must attend one of the mandatory orientations: Tuesday, November 6 | 3:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, November 7 | 3-3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8 | 11-11:30 a.m. Friday, November 9 | 12-12:30 p.m. Translating Your Scientific Research Experience Thursday, November 8 | 5-6 p.m. Join the University Career Center and special alumni guests as we discuss how to express and share your great scientific research experience on your resume, in an interview, etc. Career Shuttle to the U.S. Census Bureau Friday, November 9 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This Career Shuttle is for students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of career paths available at the U.S. Census Bureau. *RSVP required by 4pm on November 6 Let's Network! - Diversity Meetup Fall 2018 Friday, November 9 | 2-4 p.m. Network with professionals representing a variety of industries seeking diverse talent, including: -D.C. Office of Public Defenders -FTI Consulting -Future Housing Leaders/Fannie Mae  -IBM Corporation -Kaiser -Maryland Office of Public Defenders  -Peace Corps  -T. Howard -Teach for America -Yelp! International Affairs and Public Policy Graduate School Fair Thursday, November 15 | 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Representatives from leading professional schools of international affairs and policy will be available to connect with prospective students. Learn about masters, mid-career, and PhD programs around the world and get answers to your questions about: -application requirements,  -curricula and joint degrees, -financial aid,  -and career opportunities. Additional Events The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) Information Session, Nov. 8 See all of our events on the Event Calendar. Help Us Highlight BSOS Students with Internships The University Career Center @ BSOS is highlighting Intern Success Stories. If you know students who have had interesting internship experiences which they have enjoyed, please email their information to UCC-BSOS@umd.edu. We hope to highlight at least one intern from every BSOS major!  Check out some sample stories: