BSOS Peer Advising

Peer Advising positions are available in BSOS Advising Office! Find the application here.

NPS Paid Internship-- Application due May 17

The U. S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) is seeking to fill a paid summer internship position. 

Students must be enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland. The position is a University of Maryland paid internship. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine if they can also receive academic credit for their internship.

See attached flyer for more details or visit https://bsci.umd.edu/internships-with-the-national-park-service/. 

For more information, contact Megan Nortrup, Megan_Nortrup@nps.gov

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Increase Public Access to Scientific and Scholarly Research about The U. S. National Park Service, National Capital Region

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, full-time, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking a student with a background in science communication, library science, project leadership, or related fields to work on a Resources Stewardship and Science (RESS) project. The intern will catalog and improve access to scientific and scholarly reports and related products that were produced by and for the National Parks of the National Capital Region. The intern may also work with photo resources to appropriately catalog and tag them for improved usability and create online photo galleries to promote resource understanding in NCR National Parks. We anticipate that the internship will begin in May of 2019 and continue through August of 2019. Students must be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the internship. The intern will work closely with the regional RESS Information Sharing Specialist. The intern will have the opportunity to present accomplishments to NPS staff in the National Capital Region. This position will begin in May 2019 and end in August 2019; start and end dates are flexible. Hours are full- time for 10 weeks. Project mentors will include NPS staff in the UERLA and the Office of Natural Resources and Sciences. The intern’s worksite is flexible and the intern may work partly from the Natural Resources and Science Office and by telework. Periodic visits to the NPS Museum Resource Center in Lanham, MD and the Natural Resources and Science and NCR Headquarters Offices in Washington, DC will be necessary. The intern should have access to dependable transportation and be able to navigate to NCR NPS properties. The interns must be able to pass a security background check for federal computer use.

About UERLA: UERLA is a National Park Service Research Learning Center that serves 16 parks in National Capital Region. We translate complex research results into readily understandable information, providing research, education, and technical assistance for parks. UERLA also provides science communication outreach to park managers and external audiences via websites, workshops, and publications. UERLA maintains research and education partnerships with universities, not-for- profit, education, and other federal agencies. The education activities of UERLA include providing training opportunities for NPS staff and partners, participating in science education programs, and building

external partnerships that support science education in parks.

About RESS: The RESS directorate is made up of natural and cultural resource specialists that serve 16+ parks in the National Capital Region in fields including ecology, history, wildlife biology, archeology, invasive plant management, cultural landscapes, botany, and museum science. We provide research and scholarship on park resources to support park management and decision making. The RESS Information Sharing Specialist also provides science communication outreach to park managers and external audiences via websites, workshops, and publications.

How to Apply: If interested, provide a current resume, transcripts, and letter of interest electronically to Megan_Nortrup@nps.gov, Information Sharing Specialist, NPS NCR Resources Stewardship and Science, 4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007, Office: (202) 339-8314. Please use the subject line ‘RESS Public Access’

The deadline for applying is May 17, 2019 at 5 pm ET. We expect to begin to interview candidates the week of May 20, 2019.

Participants Needed for A Study - Online Maps at Census Bureau

The Center for Behavioral Science Methods is looking for adults (aged 18 or older) to help evaluate different types of online maps. Interviews will be one hour and will take place at a convenient location, including at the Census Bureau in Suitland, Maryland.We will provide $40 to each person who participates in the study (federal employees are not eligible to receive the $40).

If interested, please call Kevin at 301-763-4979 or e-mail him at csm.participate@census.gov. Please mention the word Maps.

Only one person per household may qualify.

UCC @ BSOS Events: Week of May 6

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.).

Scholarship Opportunity If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of a Summer or Fall 2019 experiential learning opportunity, apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.  Graduating? Remember to complete the graduation survey! Your response is important! The collected information is used to demonstrate the success of our graduates to your college Dean, future students, prospective employers, and the public at large.  The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Resources to explore over the summer Create a Terrapins Connect account to connect with alumni who have volunteered to conduct industry specific resume reviews, mock interviews, and to share the scoop on how they broke into their field.  Develop a new skill by watching videos on Lynda.com. Sample topics include: -Analytics -Big Data -SPSS, R, STATA -And many more! The University Career Center is open all summer! Summer break is a great time to update your application materials, gain valuable experience, and work toward your post-graduation goals. And if you get stuck or need some assistance, remember that the University Career Center & the President's Promise takes appointments all summer! Make an appointment with the University Career  Center to discuss:  Major and career exploration Job and internship search Graduate school/continuing education Resume and cover letter Change in career path BSOS Advisors and Instructors:  Let's meet over the summer! We would love to hear your ideas! Let the University Career Center help you redesign a career exploration assignment or provide you with time-saving resources. Email Crystal Sehlke, Program Director for the UCC @ BSOS, at csehlke@umd.edu to schedule a time to meet.

Summer Course-- ENGL 294: Persuasion and Cleverness in Social Media

Theme: Social Justice Online

Gen Ed: DSHU or DSSP

Instructor: Aqdas Aftab

Summer Term 1 Online

How have twitter hashtags such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo informed social justice
activism in digital and non-digital spheres? How does facebook benefit from and perpetuate
systems of racial and gendered power? How do white beauty standards inform the ways snapchat and instagram filters operate? How does identity impact digital surveillance, discipline, and privacy? These are some of the questions we will discuss in this class. In ENGL294 we will investigate how contemporary social media—broadly construed—works in tandem with social power structures. We will also explore how the internet can be used to propel social justice activism. As we read and analyze theoretical texts, recent magazine articles, and social media texts (such as facebook posts or youtube videos), we will pay particular attention to how media
and technology intersect with race, gender, sexuality, and disability. To immerse ourselves in the
world of social media, our class discussions will be held in a closed facebook group, and our
assignments will employ twitter, instagram, and other forms of social media. By the end of the
class, students will be able to critically examine how we are embodied online, analyze digital
rhetoric in relation to the form of media used, and consider the debates around social media
activism in a new and critical light.

Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarships-- due May 10

SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2019-2020!

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 10.

Applications are being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. A minimum of 15 scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at https://terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Questions? Contact the Office of Parent and Family Affairs at 301.314.8429 or terpfamily@umd.edu.

"Fund for the Public Interest" Summer Job

PAID SUMMER JOBS FOR ACTIVISTS! Avg pay of $11-17/hr

This summer, the Fund for the Public Interest is hiring paid campaign staff to go out and build public support for critical environmental and public health campaigns. In College Park, we are working with Environment Maryland to pass a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags! We will also work with MARYPIRG to protect public health by banning Round Up. 

We are looking for staff who communicate well, are ready to work hard, and want to make positive social change!  If you are interested in hearing more, you should fill out your info here! 

Our staff gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of our staff. Our staff typically earn an average of $11-17/hour. If you're looking for a job this summer to have fun, gain skills, and make a difference you should fill out your information here!

ENST Summer Courses

ENST233
Introduction to Environmental Health

Examines how humans are affected by the quality of our air, water, soil and food supply as well as how human activities alter these survival necessities. Students will learn how the evolution and prosperity of human populations have resulted in degradation of our environment and the impact of environmental degradation on the health of people. The implications of individual and collective choices for sustainable food production, population management, and resource utilization will be explored.

ENST499F

Special Topics in Environmental Science and Technology; Vector-Borne Disease in Changing Environments: Socio-ecolgoical Theory and Methodologies

An interdisciplinary study of pests and vectors in human-made landscapes, with a focus on mosquitoes and ticks in the temperate US. We will focus on social and environmental factors affecting infestations and their management, and explore important ecological, economic, and health impacts of infestation, key research questions, and control strategies in the 21st century.

*Prerequisite: Senior Standing. There are two field trips scheduled for June 5 and June 12 last 3.5 hours each.

Transfer and Off-Campus Student Appreciation Week

May 1, Wednesday: Good Morning, Commuters! 7:30-10:30am, Atrium, STAMP

May 2, Thursday: Trivia Night, 5:30-7:30pm, Benjamin Banneker B, STAMP

May 3, Friday: Challenge Course, 3-5pm, Eppley Recreation Center

May 4, Saturday: Embassy Day, 9am-4pm, Washington, D.C.

RSVP Required for: 

Challenge Course go.umd.edu/tocslchallengeSP19

Embassy Day go.umd.edu/tocslembassy19