GIS Minor Summer 4 + 1 Program

Summer 4 + 1 Program

Interested in the GIS minor but worried you don't have enough space in your degree plan? Try our Summer 4 + 1 Program! Complete the minor by enrolling in 2 Summer Session I courses, 2 Summer Session II courses, and 1 Fall course. An example minor plan is provided below, but email geog-advise@umd.edu or schedule an advising appointment to learn about how to fit the minor requirements into YOUR degree plan today! 

Summer Session 1: June 1, 2021 - July 9, 2021

GEOG272 (Earth Observation Science): ONLINE Asynchronous & MW 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
GEOG373 (Geographic Information Systems): ONLINE TuTh 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 

Summer Session 2: July 12, 2021 - August 20, 2021

GEOG306 (Quantitative Methods for Geographical & Environmental Sciences): ONLINE MW 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
GEOG473 (GIS & Spatial Analysis): ONLINE TuTh 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Fall 2021

GEOG475 (Computer Cartography): MW 3:00 - 3:50 pm with Lab F 9:00 am - 10:50 am or 1:00 - 2:50 pm

 

Baltimore Housing Authority Summer Internship

The Housing Authority of Baltimore is looking for an intern this summer (and possibly beyond) to create a web map using ArcGIS online to map their Public Housing locations. Please see attached description for more information.  

If you are interested please submit a cover letter and resume directly to me - ahall2@umd.edu. You may also reach out to me with questions about the position as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job postings at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in natural sciences

The first five openings for ‘Program Assistants’ are for four different groups in the division, addressing animal research, life sciences, earth sciences and resources, and atmospheric science/climate.  We often have students who have their undergraduate degrees in natural or physical science apply to those positions:

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Program-Assistant---Institute-for-Laboratory-Animal-Research_R0001349

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Program-Assistant---Board-on-Life-Sciences_R0001425

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Program-Assistant---Board-on-Earth-Sciences-and-Resources_R0001413

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Program-Assistant---Board-on-Atmospheric-Sciences-and-Climate_R0001380

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Program-Assistant---Board-on-Atmospheric-Sciences-and-Climate_R0001383

 

The three Associate Program Officer and one Program Officer position would typically be for people who have recent master’s or doctoral degrees. These openings are in our groups that address environmental studies, ocean sciences, earth sciences, and agriculture/natural resources.

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Associate-Program-Officer---Board-on-Environmental-Studies-and-Toxicology_R0001450

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Associate-Program-Officer---Ocean-Studies-Board_R0001449

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Associate-Program-Officer---Board-on-Earth-Sciences-and-Resources_R0001407

 

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/details/Program-Officer---Board-on-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources_R0001405

Disney Conservation and Science Technician Open Positions

https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/orlando/conservation-and-science-technician-marine-programs/391/26216967040 - Marine Conservation and Science Technician primarily supporting the sea turtle field conservation program near our Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.

 

https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/orlando/conservation-and-science-technician-terrestrial-programs/391/26216967616 - Terrestrial Conservation and Science Technician primarily supporting avian/purple martin field conservation program at Walt Disney World

Urgently Hiring: Work development opportunity

 

Environmental and Sustainability Intern

 

www.howardecoworks.org/sustainability-intern

Paid Conservation GIS Position

The Land Steward Individual Placement is a paid internship position with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) in Northern Virginia and Charlottesville, VA. Interns will serve with the VOF, other partners, and private landowners to support the open-space easement program across Northern and Central Virginia. The Individual Placements will assist with open-space easement monitoring, digital file organization, database entry while having the opportunity to monitor spaces across the Piedmont Region. Position requires great communication skills and experience with GPS, GIS or Arcview 10.

These internships are meant to serve as a bridge for folks interested in a career in this field to gain hands on experience with conservation professionals.

For more information and to apply, see the job listing here, or reach out to ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org if you have any questions. ACC has many internship opportunities coming up in 2022 – keep an eye on www.appalachiancc.org/open-positions!

Scholarships of $2,000 Available for 2022-2023!

 

Scholarships of $2,000 Available for 2022-2023!
Application Deadline: Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m.

 
The Terp Family Student Scholarship application for 2022-2023 is available now! Formerly the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards, the Terp Family Student Scholarship Award is a one-time award presented each year to undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating financial circumstances. Submission deadline is Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Eligibility criteria & application available at go.umd.edu/tfss22.

Upcoming Opportunities with Federal Intelligence Agencies

Interested in working for a federal agency? The CIA and the FBI want to meet you!

 

CIA Info Session  

Monday, April 4 | 2 - 3:30 pm | Maryland Room (MMH 0100), Marie Mount Hall 

Get Info & Register

The session will be conducted by experienced recruiters who will share tips about characteristics they seek in candidates, the application process, and what it is like to work for the Agency! 

FBI Info Session:

Technical Careers in the Operational Technology Division

Thursday, April 7  |  1 - 2pm | Virtual Event

Register via Careers4Terps 

Come join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for an information session, in which they will be discussing their Collegiate Hiring Initiative and the Honor's Internship Program for STEM and Non-STEM career areas.

CIA Intern-Focused Info Session

Wednesday, April 13 | 4 - 5 pm | Hornbake Library South Wing, University Career Center, 3100

Register via Careers4Terps 

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is looking for highly motivated and talented individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to be part of our Agency. Attend this session to learn more about CIA employment opportunities as well additional information about:

• CIA Organizational 
• Structure Application Process 
• Obtaining a Security Clearance 

CIA Simulation

Wednesday, April 13 |  5:30 - 7:30 pm | Hornbake Library South Wing, University Career Center, 3100

Register via Careers4Terps

CIA’s Directorate of Support and the Director’s Area will host an interactive exercise tailored for students who want to learn how they can apply their backgrounds and problem-solving skills to national security issues.

Students interested in participating in the simulation must commit to the full experience and thus be able to be present for the full 2 hours. Space is limited.

Questions? Please contact Gabe Pickett, Career Outreach Specialist at the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning at gpickett@umd.edu.

Register for The Do Good Institute's Impact-A-Thon

Join us for The Do Good Institute's first ever Impact-A-Thon! The Do Good Impact-A-Thon aims to inspire UMD students to think critically and creatively about real-world issues through a hackathon-style competition. Participants will form teams of five and be assigned a random issue area that affects the local College Park community. Teams will then have two hours to ideate, prototype, and prepare a pitch for their solution to that issue that will be presented to a panel of expert judges. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and anyone with any social impact experience is welcome to participate!


Feel free to reach out to us at dogoodambassadors@umd.edu if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you there!


Date: Saturday April 9th, 2022
Time: 9am - 1pm
Register online at ter.ps/impactathon

BSOS Dean Student Advisory Council - Accepting Applications!

 

DSAC applications are open, and can be found at ter.ps/dsacapp22, or here.

 

 

BSOS Career Chat, ​Sarah Ahmed- ​Research Analyst, Westat

Wondering how to get started in the field of International Development?  Are you interested in the Rangel Fellow program? 

Attend the BSOS Career Chat with Sarah Ahmed who will share her experiences and advice on how you might excel in public service, advocacy, and research. This is your chance to get the inside scoop! Open to all students, but will be of particular interest to BSOS majors.

BSOS Career Chat: Westat

Wednesday, April 6th •  3 - 3:30 pm |  Virtual | RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps 

Sarah Ahmed, ANTH ‘19 | Research Analyst, Westat

With a strong commitment to public service and advocacy, she has experience working in international development, policy, and social science research. Previously, she worked as a Gender and Markets intern at the United Nations Foundation, as well as several NGOs and think tanks. As a Rangel fellow, she intends to join the U.S. Foreign Service as a Public Diplomacy officer. Sarah graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. She speaks Urdu and English and plans to attend Georgetown University for her graduate studies.

Our alumni want to hear from our students!  This will be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Questions? Contact Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu. 

The Joel & Kim Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning in BSOS is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry-specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

Mapping project looking for new volunteers

 

Next information session-Master of Science/Graduate Certificate in GEOINT-April 5th!

 

Next Virtual Information Session:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5pm (EST)
Register in advance for this meeting HERE

Bright Futures Scholarship Information

 

Bright Futures Scholarship Information 

Application Opens: Monday, April 4th, 2022 

Application Deadline: Monday, May 9th, 2022 at 5PM EST

Supervisor Statement of Agreement Form must be submitted by the supervisor on behalf of the student.

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.  

If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply. Additional eligibility details for summer 2022 internships will be provided at a later date.

Should a student participate in-person at an internship site, then adherence to current state and local COVID-19 directives, and CDC guidelines is required. Also, should such a student elect to continue in-person at the internship, it is done at the student's own risk.

If you are interested in financially contributing to the Bright Futures Initiative, please visit brightfutures.umd.edu.

April Professional Development Events - Feller Center

Federal Opportunities

• Apr 4 - CIA Careers Information Session
• Apr 7 - FBI Information Session
• Apr 13 - CIA Intern Focused Info Session
• Apr 13 - CIA Simulation
• Apr 14 - U.S. Department of State: Hometown Diplomat Meet-Up

 
Explore Career Options: Additional Events

• Apr 4 - Careers in Nonprofits & Service
• Apr 6 - Maryland Judiciary Lunch and Learn
• Apr 9 - Inaugural Spring Health Professions Symposium
• Apr 11 - Success Hour Diversity Diversity Networking Night
• Apr 12 - BSOS Majors in Consulting
• Apr 21 - Unpaid Opportunities Workshop for International Students

PAID Internship opportunity with National Park Service Baltimore

GIS Intern – National Park Service - Hampton National Historic Site, Towson MD

Hampton National Historic Site has an opportunity for a GIS intern this summer. Pay is $17 - $20 per hour. We have GIS geometry for approximately 650 trees from a Cultural Landscape Inventory. There is no need for an AutoCAD conversion. The bulk of the project is reviewing and formatting an Excel table, bringing the table into ArcGIS Pro, and joining that table with the existing GIS geometry.

• These are the data points that will be associated with each tree location;
• Tree ID (from cultural landscape report)
• Name ID (from cultural landscape report)
• Location: X coordinate, Y coordinate
• Tree Scientific Name
• Tree Common Name
• DBH *
• Tree type: Deciduous/Evergreen
• Planted Date
• Tree Height
• Tree Canopy Spread
• Number of trunks
• Condition
• Structural Issues
• Diseases & Pests

Depending on time and funding, the intern could begin field verification of data points to begin filling out missing information from the tree inventory.

Hampton’s website can be found at Hampton National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Interested applicants should contact William Vondrasek, Chief of Facility and Landscape Maintenance at William_vondrasek@nps.gov

We are flexible on start date and expect work to be done during the summer.

Apply for AGU Research Grant Opportunities

Are you a student in the Earth and space sciences in need of research support? The AGU grants team is currently accepting applications for several grant opportunities. Review eligibility requirements and submit your application by 15 April.

Funded, Summer NSF Undergraduates and Teachers Program Announcement

Citizen Science GIS NSF REU/RET Site Overview: This summer virtually through Citizen Science GIS at University of Central Florida, we are pleased to host the 6th year of our National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates & Teachers (REU/RET) Site "Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars through Community GIS and Citizen Science." Our in-person program offers fully funded summer research experiences for eight undergraduate students and four K-12 teachers. Participants will be in both Orlando and Belize for the summer as part of the program. 

Program Dates: June 15-July 27, 2022.

Program Info & Application Deadline: Learn more about the program and apply at: www.citizensciencegis.org/nsf-reuret-site. Priority application deadline is April 6.

Thursday, 3/31 Zoom session: Join us at 4 pm Eastern on Zoom to ask questions/learn more about the program. Register in advance: www.tinyurl.com/yckvayjx   

Eligibility requirements: As an NSF-funded program, we are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. We are interdisciplinary emphasizing community geography, community GIS, and citizen science through mixed methods, including sketch mapping, mobile mapping applications, focus groups, in-depth interviews, GIS, spatial analysis, and drones. Since 2016, over 70% of participants have been from underrepresented groups in STEM, and from several disciplines including geography, GIS, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, biology, chemistry, political science, business/economics, education, and more.

Accessibility statement: Our NSF REU/RET Site and learning community is committed to including and supporting students and teachers with identities that are commonly underrepresented in the field sciences. Specifically, program faculty and staff have experience in supporting and mentoring students with disabilities, and are proud to partner with the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (www.theiagd.org) in this effort.

Research directions: Work with community partners and mentors from University of Central Florida, Esri, University of Belize, and The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems Program. Research Direction 1: Leveraging community geography & GIS to map disparities in flooding. Research Direction 2: Leveraging community geography & GIS to reduce waste and prevent marine debris.

Funding: $4200 research stipend, $750 for post-REU conference travel or industry visits, technology support, and all expenses covered for 2022 Belize fieldwork.

Questions directed to:

• Timothy Hawthorne: Principal Investigator, Associate Professor of Geographic Information Systems, 2022 National Geographic Explorer, and Director of Citizen Science GIS at University of Central Florida. Email: timothy.hawthorne@ucf.edu

Check us out on the web & share on social media:

Website: www.citizensciencegis.org/nsf-reuret-site 

Twitter: twitter.com/citizen_gis

Facebook: www.facebook.com/citizensciencegis

Instagram: www.instagram.com/citizensciencegis

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/18997812

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6_1giYaXQ6mcalJH-kMuw

50+ Paid Internships Available/Summer Impact Interns

The Do Good Institute has numerous upcoming opportunities available to students all across campus and we would like for you to share the following opportunity with BSOS students:

The Do Good Institute's Summer Impact Interns Program is open for applications! With more than fifty available internships for both graduate and undergraduate students, it’s shaping up to be a great summer. 

Internships range from communications and marketing to design, program management, fundraising, research and grant management. 

This leadership pipeline links undergraduate and graduate students to project- and social impact-based internship opportunities with alumni organizations and partners of the Do Good Institute. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network,  and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. Applications close March 27 at 11:59pm. 

See the open positions and apply here: https://go.umd.edu/summerpositions

Learn more about Impact Interns: https://go.umd.edu/impactinterns

Our toolkit has shareable graphics, promotional language and additional information about the program. We have shared this information on our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages. Any reshares to your own networks is greatly appreciated. 

Any questions or inquiries can be directed to impactinterns@umd.edu. 

Terp to Terp ReStore - Free Items

The Terp to Terp Campus ReStore collects and distributes unused or gently used small appliances, cooking/kitchen items, room accessories, and school supplies donated throughout the year by students, faculty, and staff.

There is no fee associated with use of the Terp to Terp Campus ReStore, all items are free for UMD students to have. Any UMD student in need of living essential items can set up an appointment to shop. Our Terp to Terp ReStore now has a website and an instagram that you can share with students who may be interested in using or contributing to this program.  

Website: http://reslife.umd.edu/terptoterprestore/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Lisa at lalexan1@umd.edu.

Learn more about prestigious UK and Ireland Graduate Fellowships

Are you motivated to make a real difference in the world? Do you have an outstanding record of academic and research accomplishment? Do you have exceptional public service and leadership experiences? Do you have a strong, focused interest in graduate studies?


If you think you may have these strengths and aims, and would like to learn more about competing for a chance to spend 1 or 2 years studying at a major university in the United Kingdom (Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates) or Ireland (Mitchell), contact Francis DuVinage at duvinage@umd.edu for an individual appointment to learn more about these scholarships. Students and recent alumni in ANY CLASS YEAR OR MAJOR are welcome to be in touch. See eligibility details below.

Maryland students and alumni have won 18 prestigious UK awards in the past 11 years!

You can visit the Rhodes website here - the Marshall website here - the Gates-Cambridge website here - the Churchill website here - and the Mitchell website here.

ELIGIBILITY: For the Marshall, Gates, Churchill, and Mitchell programs, you must be a US citizen; Permanent residents and DACA students are eligible for Rhodes Scholarships; you must be a current Junior, graduating Senior, or recent graduate; a GPA of 3.7 or significantly higher is required for Marshall, and strongly recommended for all other programs. UMD Nomination is REQUIRED for all programs, except for the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship.

NOMINATION PROCESS: To apply for a Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, or Mitchell scholarship you MUST be nominated by the UK/Ireland Post-Graduate Fellowships Committee of the University of Maryland, College Park. Details of the nomination application requirements are available from the National Scholarships Office. The deadline to apply for UMD nomination is August 1.

National Scholarships Office: http://www.scholarships.umd.edu

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Tribal Colleges and Universities Event

 

There is a place and a space for you here at the Department of the Interior. DOI employs people in over 300 occupations! Join us as our DOI colleagues discuss career and internship opportunities available to Tribal students and alumni and the process to applying for federal jobs. Indigenous students standing on steps of training center for Native Youth Congress

April 6 & 7, 2022 12:00p-4:30 ET 

 REGISTER NOW (https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.jHyCj6lKKGapgAk00wg7gCXUY0pGQTcFup6xhLj06t8/s/997094241/br/128319600176-l)

Agenda (Subject to change) 

Event Moderator: Katherine Campbell, Ph.D., Acting Vice President-College Operations, SIPI Bureau of Indian Education 

DAY 1: April 6, 2022 12PM to 4:30 PM (ET) 

• Welcome & Opening Remarks 
• DOI Careers (Navigating DOI Careers, choosing a career path and resources) 
• Mission Critical Occupations 
• Presenters from National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and US Geological Survey (USGS)
• Navigating USAJobs 
• Beneficiary Trust Kiosk Presentation 
• Closing Remarks 

 

DAY 2: April 7, 2022, 12PM to 4:30 PM (ET) 

• Opening Remarks 
• DOI Internship Opportunities 
•  Presenters from NPS, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement (OSMRE), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), USGS, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), USFWS, and BLM 
• How to Write a Federal Resume 
• Overview of Hiring Authorities 
• Developing Effective Interviewing Skills 
• Closing Remarks

Next Virtual Information Session-MS/GS in GIS on March 29th

 

 

Register in advance for this meeting HERE

Panel Discussion: Economic Analysis of the War in Ukraine

The department of economics is organizing a panel discussion on the war in Ukraine.

All undergraduate and graduate students are invited. See below for a full agenda for the panel.

• Moderator: Prof. Jessica Goldberg
• Speakers:

• 3:35-3:50: Prof. Sebastian Galiani: Geopolitics and the work of Nobel Prize Winner Thomas Schelling.
• 3:50-4:05: Prof. John Wallis (Mancur Olson Professor of Economics): The fiscal history of military spending in the US.
• 4:05-4:20: Prof. Luminita Stevens: The impact of a long war on the US economy.
• 4:20-4:35: Prof. Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan (Neil Moskowitz Endowed Professor of Economics): The expected impact of economic sanctions on Russia and the impact of the war on the international economy.

• 4:35-5:00: Q&A.

Date: March 29 from 3:30 pm to 5 pm.
Location: Edward St. John Building, room ESJ 2208.

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 2022!


To apply, go to cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form. If you have any questions, email MIDCMinfo@umd.edu.

Apply to be a BSOS Ambassador

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers students an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two (2) elective credits. This experience will teach you skills that will ultimately make you more marketable to employers and graduate programs. Additionally, being a BSOS Ambassador provides excellent leadership, public speaking, and teaching experience, as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators, and prospective students.


The required seminar course meets once a week on Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 pm, so make sure your schedule allows.
 

Learn more and apply online at go.umd.edu/bsos-ambassadors.

Please email bsos-ambassadors@umd.edu with questions and follow @BSOSumd on Instagram to learn more about Ambassador-related activities!

US Geological Survey Summer Internships

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center will soon be accepting applications for summer internship opportunities!

This paid Internship Program (June 1 to August 31, 2022) is designed to provide students enrolled in educational institutions with work opportunities and explore Federal careers while still in school. We are seeking incoming Juniors and Seniors enrolled in an Undergraduate Program. If you are interested in coastal and marine geology, oceanography, geochemistry, environmental science, science communication, or applying GIS applications to these earth science systems and like to learn new skills, apply to work with the USGS!

• Position Title: Physical Scientist Technician
• Position Type: Temporary Pathways Internship
• Number of Positions: Few opportunities
• Grade Level: GS-4
• Salary: $13.31 - $17.31 per hour (dependent on experience and locality)
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week in summer
• Application Acceptance Period: 3/21/2022 – 4/1/2022
• Location: St. Petersburg, FL or Remote

More Information and Application Instructions: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/642385200
Please note that the “apply” button will NOT be active until the announcement is accepting applications (3/21-4/1/22). Questions can be directed to Lisa Morrow (lmorrow@usgs.gov).

Online Summer Course on Hip Hop History, Black Studies and Social Justice Issues

 

 

The course AASP 498E encourages students to critically explore Hip Hop Culture. This course utilizes Hip Hop Culture as a point of departure to examine and dissect various social, historical and geopolitical issues that impact people of color around the world. The course is taught from a social-justice oriented approach that challenges students to be solutions oriented and to step outside of their comfort zones. AASP 498E is riddled with Black history, social justice issues, media literacy and critical thought.

Professor Solomon Comissiong is a renowned Hip Hop historian, author, independent journalist, social activist and scholar.
Go to testudo.umd.edu to register

Rhodes, Marshall, Gates - Prestigious UK Fellowships

Learn more about prestigious UK and Ireland Graduate Fellowships:

Are you motivated to make a real difference in the world? Do you have an outstanding record of academic and research accomplishment? Do you have exceptional public service and leadership experiences? Do you have a strong, focused interest in graduate studies?

If you think you may have these strengths and aims, and would like to learn more about competing for a chance to spend 1 or 2 years studying at a major university in the United Kingdom (Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates) or Ireland (Mitchell), contact Francis DuVinage at duvinage@umd.edu for an individual appointment to learn more about these scholarships. Students and recent alumni in ANY CLASS YEAR OR MAJOR are welcome to be in touch. See eligibility details below.

Maryland students and alumni have won 18 prestigious UK awards in the past 11 years!

You can visit the Rhodes website here - the Marshall website here - the Gates-Cambridge website here - the Churchill website here - and the Mitchell website here.

ELIGIBILITY: For the Marshall, Gates, Churchill, and Mitchell programs, you must be a US citizen; Permanent residents and DACA students are eligible for Rhodes Scholarships; you must be a current Junior, graduating Senior, or recent graduate; a GPA of 3.7 or significantly higher is required for Marshall, and strongly recommended for all other programs. UMD Nomination is REQUIRED for all programs, except for the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship.

NOMINATION PROCESS: To apply for a Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, or Mitchell scholarship you MUST be nominated by the UK/Ireland Post-Graduate Fellowships Committee of the University of Maryland, College Park. Details of the nomination application requirements are available from the National Scholarships Office. The deadline to apply for UMD nomination is August 1.

Entry Level Planning Role at Blackwater Environmental Group

Blackwater Environmental Group, a small but growing woman-owned environmental consulting firm located in Baltimore County, MD, provides environmental and planning services focused within the transportation and utility industries. We are seeking a Planner I to join our expanding team of professionals. This is an entry level position; zero to two years of experience in planning (as described below) is preferred, but not required.

More information and to apply:
http://www.blackwaterenvironmentalgroup.com/Planner-I.html

APPLY TODAY for the Fishlinger Family Endowed Scholarship by 4/1

 The Fishlinger Family Endowed Scholarship is intended to provide an annual, merit-based scholarship to a high achieving BSOS undergraduate student who has been deeply impacted by personal or medical challenges. This scholarship is renewable through the recipient's senior year, provided they maintain good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher). The monetary award for the 2022-23 academic year is $12,000.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/fishlingerscholar. Applications must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022. 

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

APPLY TODAY for the Terp DREAM Scholarship

 

 

 

The Terp Dream Scholarship is intended to provide scholarships to undergraduate first-generation college students who have completed at least one semester at the University of Maryland. This scholarship will provide aid to undergraduate students who also have prevalent financial need. Multiple scholarships will be distributed. The monetary award for these scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year will range between $500 - $1,000.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/terpdream. Applications must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022. 

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.