Sustainable Ocean Alliance "Chasing Coral" Movie Screening!

On Tuesday March 5th, the SOA are hosting a movie night to help raise awareness about coral bleaching!

Five PAID Internship Openings with the American Geophysical Union

Five new internship positions are available at the American Geophysical Union - two in Talent Pool (workforce, education, careers and student programs); two in Science Writing (for Eos, the AGU scientific journal); and one in Public Affairs (government affairs). You can find all these positions at: https://jobs.agu.org/. All these internships are paid and are full-time positions. The duration of each internship is three months. Some are for late spring, others for the summer term, and one for the fall term.

Here are the direct links to these internships:
https://jobs.agu.org/talent-pool-internship-spring/job/10620343
https://jobs.agu.org/talent-pool-internship-summer/job/10620342
https://jobs.agu.org/science-writing-intern-summer/job/10542830
https://jobs.agu.org/science-writing-internship-fall/job/10542831
https://jobs.agu.org/public-affairs-internship/job/10552448

Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) - Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2019!

To apply, go to our page https://cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form.

Applications are welcome on a rolling basis. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at MIDCMinfo@umd.edu

Bureau of Land Management Internships deadline 3/8!

Interested in interning with the Bureau of Land Management? Look no further! In the following link, there are about 49 internship opportunities open right now! This list included opportunities all across the U.S., including Washington D.C.

This website was compiled by the MANO Project, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation. If you want to learn more about the Hispanic Access Foundation, they will be at our career fair on March 29 from 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM in the Atrium of the Stamp Student Union!

http://manoproject.org/internships

Tillman Scholar Application

The Pat Tillman Foundation is excited to announce that the online application to join the 2019 Class of Tillman Scholars opens next week. You may apply for the Tillman Scholar program beginning Feb. 1, at midnight through Feb. 28, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Applicants who have applied previously are encouraged to reapply for 2019-2020 academic year. Additionally, if you have other eligible applicants in your network, please forward this email to them or post about the application with these resources. Take a few minutes to watch the videos below. You can also view our one-pager or the application FAQs for further details.

Pat Tillman Foundation: Our Mission & Impact Tillman Scholars share how Pat's story inspires them Serving After Service: Brick by Brick  Make Your Mark: Fighting Invisibility with Data

Career Center Drop-In Assistance

Did you know the Career Center has free DROP-IN ASSISTANCE?

You can drop in Monday-Friday anytime between 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the University Career Center (3rd floor - Hornbake)  to meet with a Peer Career Educator.  No appointment necessary!

Drop-ins are for quick questions and tips on the following topics:

• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• Careers4Terps portal
• BASICS (1st steps) in internship & job searching
• BASICS (1st steps) in interviewing

** To maximize your drop-in experience for resume and cover letter reviews, please bring a printed hard-copy with you.**

If you want to discuss the following topics, please schedule an appointment:

• Personal statements
• Mock interviews
• More advanced search strategies for internships & jobs
• More advanced interviewing strategies
• Choosing a major
• Applying to graduate school

CAREER ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS (30 minute scheduled appointments)
For more in-depth assistance, schedule an appointment.   The Career Center is here to help you find the correct resources, programs and services for your needs.  Topics may include:

• Choosing a Major, Career Exploring, Career Fields and Industries
• Preparing for Interviews
• Searching for Internships or Jobs
• Networking, Informational Interviews and Applying to Graduate School

Appointments are scheduled through Careers4Terps (C4T), the UCC's online job/internship database. EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE A C4T account!!  Login using your UMD Directory ID. Schedule an appointment by clicking on C4T's “Calendar” tab. You may be asked to answer some questions to update your account the first time you log in.

Maryland General Assembly Internship Program

The application is open for the Maryland General Assembly (MGA) Internship Program, a two-semester course open only to students who have earned superior academic records and who have demonstrated effective writing skills!

The minimum criteria for this two-semester program is as follows:

• A minimum cumulative UMD GPA of 3.0
• Junior standing (minimum of 60 credits) by the end of the Fall 2019 semester
• A grade of B- or better in any writing courses taken at UMD 
• Registered UMD student in both Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters

Many program alums have stated the MGA program offers the best internship opportunity at UMD. Interns serve at the MGA for 16-20 hours per week during the spring legislative session (January-April 2020). Their assignments develop invaluable professional skills. In previous sessions, interns researched proposed legislation, responded to constituent mail, organized news conferences, and wrote and delivered testimony. The internship (ENGL388M/HONR379W) conveys six credits.

In the preceding fall semester, students will take a three credit course (ENGL381/HONR368A) which teaches students the skills that the internship will require. In addition, students learn about the MGA and Maryland state politics.

ENGL 381 satisfies the Professional Writing Requirement for the General Education Program, and ENGL 388M satisfies one Scholarship in Practice requirement.

Benefits of participating in the program:

• Earn a total of nine upper level credits
• Complete the university’s professional writing graduation requirement
• Satisfy one of the university’s two required Scholarship in Practice courses, at least one of which must be taken outside of your major
• Receive a minimum of $850 as a stipend to help defray travel expenses
• Receive a pass for free parking in the Naval Academy stadium parking lot
• Serve as an undergraduate ambassador to the state government

There are two other benefits to this program that are perhaps even more valuable. First, the program helps develop skills that will help graduates secure real-world jobs. Second, it enables them to network with legislators and legislative staff. (Several program alums have gone on to work for the MGA!)

Here’s what recent interns had to say about their experience in Annapolis:

• “My Delegate asked me to prepare testimony for his bill hearing.  He read my speech verbatim during the hearing and it was quoted in the local paper the next day!
• “My Senator, my office, and other connections I made in Annapolis recommended me for jobs after graduation and wrote great law school recommendations.”
• "I learned more in this internship than I ever could from sitting in a classroom. The firsthand experience of being in Annapolis and experiencing the day-to-day actions helped me to gain a much better understanding of how Maryland politics works."

You can find full information about the program on http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate/internships/current/mga-0.

To apply, just download an application from the website. You will need to submit the completed application (including an unofficial copy of your transcript) along with two recommendations ASAP to receive full consideration. The application deadline for your portion of the application is Friday, April 5, 2019. (Recommendations may arrive shortly thereafter if necessary.) After that, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis ONLY if space in the class is still available.

If you have additional questions about the program, please feel free to contact me at lewiske@umd.edu.

Love Your Body Week

Student Legal Aid Office Internship Opportunity

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a resume, cover letter (explaining why you are applying for this internship and how you will contribute to our office), and transcript to your application (official transcript, please).  The next page is a data sheet that must accompany all applications. A minimum 3.0 G.P.A. is recommended.  The application will not be considered complete unless accompanied by the transcript. You can either have the registrar mail us the transcript, or they can issue you a copy which can be dropped off at our office.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• To qualify for the internship, you must have completed 56 credit hours by the time you begin the internship, 12 of which must have been at UMCP. 
• If accepted, you must attend the scheduled intern training prior to the start of the semester. If you cannot attend the mandatory training, you cannot participate in the internship. Training will be Friday August 23, 2019 from 10am to 2pm. 
• If accepted, you must provide a schedule of hours available for work in the office.  A minimum of 12 hours of availability (between the hours of 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday) must be provided, although a lesser number will be assigned.  The number of scheduled office hours is usually about six per week. If you do not provide a schedule conducive to the needs of the office, you cannot participate in the internship.
• If accepted, you must attend a class on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., so you should arrange your schedule accordingly.
• If accepted, you will complete an “Experiential Learning Proposal” and register for this three-credit course as EDCP 386.  NOTE:  You may receive credit for EDCP 386 only once.
• This application can be dropped off at our office, or emailed to Sarah Grabowski at sboyer1@umd.edu.  A transcript must be delivered with every application.

Student Legal Aid Office

3125 South Campus Dining Hall

301-314-7756

INTERN APPLICATION DATA SHEET

Fall 2019

Please be advised that all interns will be required to attend a mandatory training session scheduled for Friday, August 23, 2019, from 10am to 2pm.  Acceptance of a student into the internship program will not be final unless the student completes the training program.  Please return the application to our office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 27, 2019. Late applications will not be accepted.

***ALL APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL***

PLEASE TYPE

NAME                                                      

DATE OF BIRTH

UNIVERSITY ID

LOCAL ADDRESS

PHONE                                              

EMAIL

PERMANENT ADDRESS

NUMBER OF CREDITS BY BEGINNING OF NEXT SEMESTER

MAJOR

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE (MONTH & YEAR)

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY?

WHAT IS YOUR CUMULATIVE G.P.A.?

ARE YOU APPLYING FOR ANY OTHER INTERNSHIPS FOR THE NEXT SEMESTER?

DESCRIBE.

MA/MS opportunities at University at Buffalo

MA and MS opportunities, Department of Geography, University at Buffalo (SUNY)

We are looking for bright students interested in international trade, development, GIS, health geographies, earth systems science, and environmental management and governance. We have several degree programs, including:

 

MS in GIS – Become a leader in a field experiencing explosive growth, and study in a department known for its innovative GIS research and teaching. You'll learn the theoretical foundations of geographical information science, state-of-the-art software and emerging technology, and the collection, processing, and interpretation of geospatial information.

 

MA in International Trade – This unique program prepares students to critically assess the process of globalization operating in the world today, including the growth of multinationals and foreign direct investment, international trade, the internationalization of capital and financial markets, new international divisions of labor, and the rapid development of technology and innovations across a wide range of industries.

 

MA and MS in Geography – Craft your own program, with plenty of flexibility to draw from faculty expertise across a wide range of specializations: www.buffalo.edu/cas/geography.html

 

Learn more about our department, research centers (National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Center for Trade, Environment and Development), students, and Buffalo. You are also welcome to contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Trina Hamilton, for more information, including internship opportunities and alumni career paths.

 

International students should submit their applications NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2019 (we have extended the March 1 deadline listed on our website), and domestic students no later than May 1, 2019: www.buffalo.edu/cas/geography/about-us/admissions.html

MD Financial Aid Help for Undocumented Students

There is now official guidance from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) regarding how undocumented students can pursue any form of state aid from Maryland.  They confirmed and shared the following information:

Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA)

• MHEC has deployed the MSFAA online through the MDCAPS (it is now live!)
• The MHEC website has been updated to include information                 on the MSFAA as well as a FAQ guide
•  A MSFAA User Guide has been created and is in the process of being updated to the website before the end of the week.

Please see the following link for more information and the essential FAQs regarding applying for Aid:

FAQs for MSFAA

GEOG Career & Internship Fair March 29

Join us for our Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair on Friday, March 29 at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Stamp Student Union Atrium!

Follow this link to see the current employers we have scheduled for the event: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=GEOG19SP

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

Intern for a Day - Host List Now Available!

INTERN FOR A DAY - SPRING 2019

Mandatory Orientations Occur Next Week!

go.umd.edu/ifad

Intern for a Day connects undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day job shadowing experiences.

The list of Spring 2019 Intern for a Day hosts is available here!

 

In order to receive an application to participate in Intern for a Day, students must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how students will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing the host on-site and how to show appreciation to the host after the experience.

Spring 2019 Intern for a Day Orientation Dates (Total of 7 Sessions Available): 

All orientations take place in the University Career Center & The President's Promise

3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Please RSVP for the session that works best with your schedule.

• Monday, February 25, 12-12:30pm
• Tuesday, February 26, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, February 27, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, February 27, 4-4:30pm
• Thursday, February 28, 12-12:30pm
• Thursday, February 28, 4-4:30pm
• Friday, March 1, 10-10:30am

Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, March 3 at 11:59pm.

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.  

Paid Undergraduate Summer Research Internship

Are you interested in hands-on Hyperspectral Imaging experience and learning how to work with interdisciplinary teams? Here is an opportunity.

The Geography Department (www.uni.edu/csbs/geography) at the University of Northern Iowa once again host a NSF-funded REU program to introduce young scientists to a highly interdisciplinary research environment with fundamental and applied research in hyperspectral imaging. Hyperspectral imagine is widely used in various disciplines such as Earth Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Forestry, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geographic Information Science (GISc), and more. If you are interested, application and more information is available online at www.geotree.uni.edu/en/reu/home. Students don't need to be a geography major or have remote sensing background to be qualified. A successful candidate should have U.S.-citizen or permanent-resident status and have at least one semester of undergraduate studies remaining after the initial summer program (graduating seniors in May 2019 and graduate students are not eligible to apply). 

The application deadline is March 22, 2019.

Summer Stipend: $4,000 for eight weeks (May 20-July 12, 2019). In addition, the program will cover the cost of transportation to and from the REU site, housing, a meal plan, lab supplies, and up to $750 for follow up activities.

Contact: Dr. Bingqing Liang (bingqing.liang@uni.edu), or Dr. Andrey Petrov (andrey.petrov@uni.edu).

PNUD Internship Opportunity

Have GIS skills AND fluency in Spanish? Check out this internship opportunity! 

Proyecto de adaptación basada en ecosistemas en PNUD en Lima, Perú. Buscamos alguien con experiencia en SIG que puede ayudar en el desarrollo de mapas para las organizaciones locales, municipios o gobierno central. Adicionalmente es necesario que apoye en el desarrollo del componente 4 del proyecto (ver brochure adjunto) creando una herramienta de monitoreo basada en SIG.

También deberá ayudar en temáticas de gestión hídrica local, especialmente apoyando en levantamiento de financiamiento para los proyectos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd-wJtTr_d0

Intermediate to advanced level of Spanish is required. If you are interested or have any questions please send an email to camilo.huneeus@undp.org

IBM Early ID Mentorship Program

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is looking for innovative, hardworking individuals interested in a career in consulting for our selective Early ID Mentorship program.

This yearlong mentorship program includes one-on-one career coaching with IBM Consultants, networking opportunities, and private informational sessions about IBM and Global Business Services including: 

• Introduction to Careers in Consulting
• IBM Early Professional Consulting Program Overview
• IBM Educational Workshops and exposure to IBM Technologies
• Attend an in-person event in the DC Metro Area
• Additionally, participants in this program will have the ability to participate in interviews for an internship position! 

What can your consulting career look like at IBM after the mentorship program?

The entry-level consulting program is our elite leadership development program designed to groom top talent entry-level consultants into tomorrow's leaders. Become a GBS consultant and become a part of something special:

• An elite leadership development program; unmatched in the marketplace
• Be part of a unique and specialized community connected locally with your peers and managers
• Foster your collaboration and teaming skills with globally accessible teams
• Develop a specialized skillset through experiential learning and a tailored education path
• Experience a variety of roles and projects, as well as peer-led initiatives
• Benefit from customized career planning and mentoring

What would a future consulting role in Technology look like at IBM?

You will help design, develop and integrate solutions using best practice technologies, tools, techniques and products our clients demand today. Client projects could be focused on cybersecurity and biometrics, cloud migration, application development and testing, and enterprise application development and maintenance.

What would a future consulting role in Cognitive & Data Analytics look like at IBM?

You will provide technical and analytical support in order to gain business understanding, prepare data, analyze data, and build and evaluate either predictive (regression or classification) or prescriptive (simulation or optimization) models. Cognitive & Data Analytics consultants at IBM will deploy advanced analytics techniques that are traditionally applied to structured data, as well as Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning techniques for unstructured content, to enable comprehensive cognitive solutions. 

What would a future consulting role in Business Transformation look like at IBM?

You will work at the intersection of technology and traditional business transformation to help your clients transform. Business transformation consultants develop an understanding of client processes, goals and objectives to define both the future state and the path to get there. You will help your clients understand digital and cognitive technologies and the impact that the technologies can have on traditional business processes. Our business transformation consultants work on projects spanning Supply Chain Management, Internet of Things, Talent & Engagement, Customer Experience & Design, Digital Strategy, Enterprise Applications, Program Management, Finance, Blockchain and Cognitive/Robotic Process Automation.

Interested candidates should apply via your career services portal. Selected candidates will participate in virtual interview assessments in mid-March- April 2019.

IBM’s Employment Policy:
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. However, applicant eligibility for employment-authorized immigration status, temporary or permanent, will be considered. Any subsequent sponsorship for permanent residence is at the sole discretion of IBM management, and is based on job performance, contribution, and business requirements.  

Qualifications:

What do we look for in an Early ID Mentorship Program Participant?
• A minimum GPA of 3.2 is a preferred qualification of this position
• Interest in IBM’s Public Service Sector located in the Washington, DC Metro Area
• Genuine interest in government, our clients, and their industries, and how technology can impact, support and transform day to day business processes
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap, jQuery Libraries, JavaScript, JavaScript/XML (AJAX) programming in.NET, PostgreSQL, C++, C, Python, Java, and any other Machine Learning languages
• Familiarity with Agile Development, Operating Systems, hypervisors, scripting languages, network configuration tools, DevOps environments, and the concept of integrated systems management is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility
• Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based consulting environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
• A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view

Preferred Degree/Majors:Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems/Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, and Supply Chain Management. 

Required qualifications:• U.S. Citizenship