UI/UX and Front-end Developer (Location: Flexible)

UI/UX and Front-end Developer (Location: Flexible)

NatureServe is seeking to hire a user interface, user experience designer and front-end software engineer to design and implement map-centric web applications using JavaScript and Esri ArcGIS technologies. Candidates with React JS development experience are strongly preferred, though we will consider all individuals that can demonstrate their ability to learn quickly.

NatureServe's software engineers work on a mixture of new and existing projects. Some of the applications we build allow scientists to collect and manage information about rare and endangered species and ecosystems. Other applications provide conservation professionals and planners with tools to analyze this data and help guide their conservation decisions. Finally, we build interactive web applications that present this information to the public to educate them on the natural world that surrounds them, allowing them to explore the challenges that face it and discover the ways in which they can help. Most of these projects have a very heavy focus on geospatial data and are increasingly being built using AWS and Azure cloud technologies. If you are not yet an expert on interactive, web-based mapping applications, this position should provide opportunities to learn!

Learn more here.

A Conversation about Truth, History and the 1619 Project

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:30 pm-8:00 pm  

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre , The University of Maryland, College Park 

 For her final Dean’s Lecture Series as dean of UMD’s College of Arts and Humanities, Bonnie Thornton Dill will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, the creator of the groundbreaking 1619 Project, published by The New York Times Magazine. An exploration of the legacy of slavery starting with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619, the project reframes U.S. history by “placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.” Thornton Dill and Hannah-Jones will discuss the hard but essential work of engaging the public to reflect on history—and the power of such efforts to illuminate the present. Hannah-Jones has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice. In 2020 she was inducted into the Society of American Historians, and in 2021 she was named a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She also serves as the inaugural Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she is founding the Center for Journalism and Democracy. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A. 

The event is free and open to students, staff, faculty and the community with limited availability.

RESERVE TICKETS

ABOUT NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES

NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff  writer at The New York Times Magazine. She has spent her career investigating racial inequality  and injustice, and her reporting has earned her the MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “Genius  Grant,” a Peabody Award, two George Polk Awards and the National Magazine Award three  times. Hannah-Jones also earned the John Chancellor Award for Distinguished Journalism and  was named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists and the  Newswomen's Club of New York. In 2020 she was inducted into the Society of American  Historians and in 2021 she was named a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.  She also serves as the Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she is  founding the Center for Journalism & Democracy. 

In 2016, Hannah-Jones co-founded the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, which  seeks to increase the number of reporters and editors of color. She holds a Master of Arts in  Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina and earned her BA in History and  African-American studies from the University of Notre Dame.

ABOUT BONNIE THORNTON DILL
DEAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 

Bonnie Thornton Dill was appointed dean of the University of Maryland’s College of Arts and Humanities in 2011. She joined the university in 1991 as professor and served as chair of the women’s studies department for eight years. As dean, Thornton Dill has worked to increase support for and the visibility of arts and humanities research and scholarship; provide leadership for interdisciplinary initiatives within the college and across the campus; support student engagement with underserved communities; and increase the number of UMD’s national scholarship award recipients. A pioneering scholar on the intersections of race, class and gender in the U.S. with an emphasis on African-American women, work and families, she is founding director of both the Center for Research on Women at the University of Memphis and the Consortium on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity at UMD. Her scholarship includes three books and numerous articles. She is former president of the National Women’s Studies Association; former vice president of the American Sociological Association; and former chair of the Committee of Scholars for Ms. magazine. She earned her doctoral and master’s degrees in sociology and human relations, respectively, from New York University and her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Rochester.  

ABOUT THE COLVIN INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

The Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development supports the interdisciplinary approach of Maryland’s Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) curriculum that comprehensively covers finance and capital markets, law and public policy, structure and site design, construction management, property, portfolio and asset management, as well as marketing and commercial leasing. MRED students benefit from several program enhancements supported by the Colvin Institute, including field work, site visits, guest lectures from prominent academics and professionals and symposium topics of current interest to the development, design and planning communities.  

ABOUT HAND

HAND is a nonprofit membership collective comprised of over 450 institutions working across the private, public and social sectors to collaborate in the production and preservation of affordable housing in the Capital Region of Baltimore, Washington and Richmond. Representing the ecosystem of partners who collaborate in bringing equitable communities to fruition, HAND works to disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequity in the communities we serve. We do this by embedding racial equity into our operations, practices and programming, and activating our membership through policy forums and advocacy designed to drive impact for Black and brown communities residing at the sharpest intersections of inequity. 

This event is also co-sponsored by the following:
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Robert H. Smith School of Business
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
College of Education
A. James Clark School of Engineering
College of Information Studies
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
School of Public Health
School of Public Policy
University Libraries
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Maryland Day: April 30

 

Visit GEOG: Kinetic Sand Landscapes

Grab a handful of kinetic sand and create a volcano, a canyon, an island or other landforms. Learn what funny-sounding terms like “isthmus” and “archipelago” mean, and discover how scientists from the Department of Geographical Sciences study these important parts of our planet.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

https://marylandday.umd.edu/

Public Policy Summer and Fall course offerings

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS -- Summer GenEd + New & Exciting Fall Electives

 Summer 2022:

• PLCY100: Foundations of Public Policy (DSHS)
• PLCY201: Public Leaders & Active Citizens (DSHS or DSSP; I-Series)
• PLCY301: Sustainability
• PLCY302: Examining Pluralism in Public Policy (DVCC)

Fall 2022:

• PLCY288A: 21st Century Gender & Racial Justice; From the Bullhorn to the Ballot
• PLCY288B: The Impact of Discriminatory Housing Policies
• PLCY288E: Income, Employment, and the Economy; An Introduction to How Money is Earned
• PLCY288L: Law and Public Policy; Organizing & Advocating for Justice
• PLCY288Q: Introduction to International Security
• PLCY388B: Intelligence Theory & Practice
• PLCY388V: Public Policy Challenges in Africa

 

 

 

Two Position Openings: Office of Letters and Sciences

The Office of Letters and Sciences (LTSC) is currently seeking to fill two very unique coordinator positions. 

Exploratory Programs Coordinator

This is a great position for anyone that is passionate about advising and supporting students, especially through designing and implementing programs and initiatives that welcome, transition, and integrate students into the University while exposing them to the many options available to them. In addition to the usual LTSC advising, orientation, and recruitment duties, this position is primarily responsible for coordinating UGST's TerrapinSTRONG student onboarding experience.

The posting description/application can be found at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/94977.

Coordinator, Technology, Innovation, and Program Support (T.I.P.S.)

This is a great position for anyone that is passionate about advising and supporting students, particularly by imagining and implementing new approaches to office-wide advising services. In addition to the usual LTSC advising, orientation, and recruitment duties, this position is heavily involved with most aspects of LTSC's technology landscape, and works to help staff innovate various programs and initiatives.

The posting description/application can be found at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/94976.

I appreciate you sharing this information through your networks/listservs, and helping us to attract a diverse and qualified pool of applicants. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

Careers4Terps Jobs and Internships - 4/28

Jobs

• Jr. GIS Cartographer, AED Aero Inc. Washington, D.C. - 6/11
• Policy Analyst, Maryland Dept. of Legislative Services Annapolis, MD - 6/18

Internships

• Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Lab Intern, USDA Beltsville, MD - 6/12
• Advocacy/Science Communications Intern, Federations of Behavior & Brain Sciences Washington, D.C. - 6/25

Become an Orientation Peer Advisor

Join the New Student Orientation Team in the Feller Center to welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students!


The Feller Center seeks organized and dedicated undergraduate students to work as Orientation Peer Advisors to assist with the preparation and operation of New Student Orientation for Summer 2022.


Complete the online application and submit to bsosorientation@umd.edu by Monday, May 2.

SEDS@UMD General Business Meeting

SEDS@UMD is a club dedicated to fostering interest in space through technical projects and hosting space talks. We have two upcoming events with speakers from industry, and we would love for you all to attend!

On April 28th at 6:45 PM in EGR1108, we will be hosting a talk by Ms. Therese Jones, Senior Director of Policy at Satellite Industry Association, on the development of Space Policy. On May 5th at 6:30 PM in EGR1108, Mr. William Kramer will be presenting on space sustainability and the environmental effects of space exploitation. Both of these talks will be a great opportunity for students to interact with the space industry and build a stronger understanding of how the industry is growing. We plan to have pizza and refreshments at both of these events, so I hope everyone will come out to hear our speakers. I've added an overview for each of the talks below!

Ms. Therese Jones

Title: Navigating government space policy—how laws, regulation, and policy are made in concert with the private sector

Description: Ever wonder who decides who or what is allowed to be launched into space?  How the long-term space environment should be preserved from debris? Whether Steve Carrell accurately portrays the Space Force? This talk will give a basic overview of how non-governmental actors navigate U.S. government space policy, and touch on some of the more hot space policy topics of today, including those surrounding space debris, billionaires in space, the Space Force, remote sensing and its impact on government decision-making, and how space is impacting and impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. This talk will also give a brief crash course on how to get into the space industry for those interested.

Mr. William Kramer

Description: A foreseeable issue with exploitation of the Moon, Mars, and beyond is the potential for our actions to adversely affect extraterrestrial environments, yet there are no regulations or procedures for assessing environmental impact -- it is not part of the space development conversation. Without impact analyses, we should expect the same kinds of environmental harm we have witnessed here on Earth. This presentation will describe the problem and how it may affect future uses and will propose a potential solution.

SEDS@UMD hopes to see you at one of these events! Any questions or comments may be directed to our email: Seds@umd.edu

UMD Electronic Transcripts Go Live!

Students and alumni can begin requesting transcripts through an updated web interface tailored for UMD, and hosted by the Clearinghouse. This means that the Testudo Transcript Application will be deactivated for general use (except for Applied Agriculture transcripts only), and the new webpage, which will outline the requirements and process for requesting transcripts through the NSC, will be activated effective 8:00 o'clock in the morning. All transcript-related links on the OUR website and on Testudo have been updated and will be activated at that time to direct students to this new page.

Pre-Graduation Celebrations

Beginning this Friday, the Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy Office (MICA), Nyumburu Cultural Center, and LGBTQ+ Equity Office will host pre-graduation gatherings to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students who identify with our LGBTQ+, Black, Latinx, and Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) communities. These celebratory events acknowledge the many ways our graduating seniors from these communities, both individually and collectively, have created a more vibrant, affirming, and inclusive campus. Please find the dates, times, locations and additional information about these upcoming graduation celebrations on the attached flyer. 

 

Sustainability Careers Information Session this Friday, April 29

This is a reminder that we are hosting a Sustainability Career Panel this Friday, April 29, from 12pm to 1pm.

The event is open to all majors and anyone interested in careers in the sustainability field is highly encouraged to attend.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with professionals and Alumni. Learn about opportunities as well as gain insight from those working in the industry!

Keep in mind, that you must register to attend. .

Students can learn more about the event HERE and register HERE. 

 

 

RDEV250: People, Planet, and Profit: Buildilng Sustainable Places - Summer Session 2

 

START Summer Courses 2022

 

Opening: Career Specialist, Feller Center- University of Maryland

Career Specialist, Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning, College of Behavioral and Social Science (BSOS)

University of Maryland, College Park

 

See the position description and apply |  Best consideration date: May 17, 2022

The Career Specialist serves a critical role on the Career Planning Team in the Feller Center. The portfolio includes individual career advising for students, developing and leading workshops, overseeing communication efforts to engage students, and managing our integrated career planning checkpoints. 

Read about the Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning

The Center is a co-located hub for academic advising and career planning for the College of Behavioral and Social Science (BSOS) undergraduate students. The Career Planning unit is a newly formed team that works with the 5,000+ undergraduate students and recent alumni to offer alumni/employer connections, individual appointments, and career exploration interventions integrated into the academic experience. Visit our website.

Virtual MS/GC GIS and RS Information Session -5/5

 

 

 

Next Virtual Information Session:
Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 5pm (EST)
Register in advance for this meeting HERE

ICF International: GIS Analyst

ICF Is searching for a GIS / Data Analysts to support an Emergency Management program both in Washington, DC and regional locations throughout the US.

What you'll do:

• Perform GIS analysis to develop client focused analytical models, data products, and dashboards that integrate large quantities of complex data and provide context and insights relevant to mission objectives.  
• Customize back end and front-end GIS tools and applications, using programming languages, such as Python  
• Perform extensive data profiling and analysis based on a client’s spatial and non-spatial data, and manage data using geodatabases and relational database tools like PostGIS.  
• Evaluate and integrate spatial data from various data sources and data types (geodatabases, web services, raster and image files) using extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes.  
• Support development of custom applications, reports and other data visualization products to help clients improve their decision-making effectiveness.

What you must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline) 
• 2 or more years of experience designing and implementing spatial analysis in a desktop GIS and data analyst role, using ArcGIS or QGIS 
• 2 years of experience building and customizing applications using languages such as Python, R, and JavaScript 
• 1+ year of experience working with databases and BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or ArcGIS Online 
• Experience working with datasets and performing analyses related to natural disasters, disaster operations, and other emergencies
• Knowledge of the Robert T. Stafford Act, the National Response Framework, and other doctrine and guidance for the federal role in responding to natural disasters and other emergencies 
• US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) preferred. Employment must be compliant with eligibility for Public Trust Clearance due to Government Contract. 

More information and to apply: https://www.icf.com/careers/jobs/gis-analyst-R2202053?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Security Clearance Workshop: Prepare Now to Pass Later!

 

Security Clearance Workshop: Prepare Now to Pass Later!

Tuesday, April 26  •  4 - 5 pm

Virtual Event, RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps 

 

Many applicants for federal positions, including summer interns and volunteers, undergo a suitability review or a security clearance background check. So…what is a security clearance? Essentially, a security clearance is a designation by the U.S. government that an individual is allowed to access classified information. There are several levels of clearance (Public Trust, Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret), and the different types of clearance provide the individual varying levels of accessibility to sensitive information. 

Nawana H., Mid-Atlantic A Regional Recruiter for the CIA will share details and bust myths about the process and how you can boost your chances to work with agencies like the FBI, CIA, State Department and others.

 Our employers want to hear from our students!  We anticipate this to be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. 

Social Justice Alliance Symposium

Date: April 22, 2022 

Time: 12:00 -2:00 pm 

Location: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland, College Park 

Healing From Hate and Advancing Racially-Equitable Policies 

A panel discussion and social justice award ceremony featuring university, community, and policy leaders who will talk about issues centered on individual and community healing, anti-racism, and racially-equitable social and public policy. The Social Justice Alliance continues to honor the legacy of BSU student Lt. Richard W. Collins III, who was murdered in 2017 by a UMD student. Register online.

AASD Summer Courses 2022

 

Opportunities to Volunteer with Migrants & Refugees this Summer

 

Tesla Government, Inc: GIS Summer Intern

 GIS Summer Intern

Compensation: Paid Internship

Employment Type: Part time for 12 weeks

Location: Falls Church, VA or Remote

 

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic intern who possesses an insatiable curiosity, dedication to quality, and a desire to gain experience from a rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate will have experience with geographic information systems and data management, and will have excellent communication skills.  Competitive candidates will also have working knowledge of Python.

 

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for data management, product creation, and maintenance of geospatial content for Tesla’s contractual programs and their overall GIS platform.

 

Required qualifications:

• Excellent at organizing disparate written and visual material and presenting it in a coherent manner
• Proficiency with GIS software and data management
• Knowledge and experience working with web-based GIS (AGOL, etc)
• Highly refined research and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• US Citizen

 

Highly desirable qualifications:

• Experience with database management
• Knowledge and experience with markup languages/scripting (particularly Python)

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Work closely with GIS team to organize, structure, and update geographic data
• Work closely with GIS and other teams to organize existing mapping products
• Locate, acquire, store, analyze, maintain, and display geospatial information
• Locate and extract geospatial and attribute information that can be visually represented from select sources
• Provide technology transfer and instruction to other staff in the use of geospatial product creation
• Identify additional potential mapping capabilities, including new software and technical solutions such as models and scripts to automate regular processes

 

Technical Experience:

Essential knowledge includes: GIS desktop software (ArcGIS Pro AND open source options); Web GIS software (ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online); Spreadsheet software (MS Excel at a minimum); familiarity with OSX and Windows operating systems.

 

Education/Experience:

Undergraduate or graduate degree (completed or in progress) in related field.

 

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter.

 

Tesla Government Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Undergraduate Research Day - 4/27

We invite students, faculty, and staff to join in celebrating our undergraduates’ remarkable and varied research accomplishments at the annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) poster presentation this coming WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, between 1:45 and 3:45 pm, in the Grand Ballroom of the STAMP Student Union. We will have over 150 posters and hundreds of individual and team presenters.

 

URD is Maryland’s largest, most visible, and most diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments – come and learn from hundreds of team and individual presenters!

 

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY

Where: Grand Ballroom, STAMP Student Union

When: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/

Counseling Center’s Wellness Workshops

Struggling with procrastination? Feeling stressed? Wanting to learn how to improve your mental health? Check out the Counseling Center’s Wellness Workshops! Details available at counseling.umd.edu/workshops/ We hope to see you there!

 

 

https://counseling.umd.edu/workshops

 

WGSS Career Panel: Careers in Health and Human Services

 

The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is excited to have a Panel on Career in Health and Human Services Career with 3 outstanding alumni of the department on April 20th at 12pm. Please help us share this exciting event. RSVP is required.


Kate Juhl and Dr. Jessica Mathiason will moderate a panel of WGSS alumni to talk about pursuing a career in Health or Human Services with a WGSS background.

Panelists

• Sara Daly- Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
• Rebecca Hall- Managing Director of the Law & Health Care Program at the University of Maryland School of Law
• Sara Jaye Sanford- Epidemiologist with Public Health

(Virtual) RSVP at ter.ps/sjhapr20 

 

UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College

 

UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College

Consider taking UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College!

Students with at least 60 credits are eligible to enroll in UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College. This innovative course helps students plan their transition out of college and into early adulthood. Faculty and experts from around campus and the country come together to provide a hands-on learning experience. Students gain a grasp on important financial concepts such as budgeting, understanding the stock market, and managing a retirement account. The course faculty also coach students through career development, the steps to secure an apartment or mortgage, understanding benefit packages, and negotiating job offers.

Students are coached through developing a life plan that will help those who have no clear path after graduation and students who have a set vision for what they want to accomplish. We encourage any student interested in preparing for life after college to enroll in UNIV362.

Tuesdays 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

EarthFest!

The Student Government Association and SustainableUMD will be hosting our first annual EarthFest event at Hornbake Plaza on April 20th, from 11 am to 3 pm. EarthFest will showcase student organizations, labs, UMD departments, and any groups that are involved in Environmental Science and Sustainability in a fun way for students to celebrate earth week and get involved.

We wanted to invite you all to join us for Earthfest! We also wanted  to ask you to lend your hand in spreading the word through your wide network of contacts and resources so that more students, especially those who are not already well connected to sustainability, could join in as well. 

If possible, could you please share information on our EarthFest event through any news/update channels or Internal Communications to reach students with this opportunity?

Here’s a synopsis that can be easily shared:
“EarthFest will be a First Look Fair type event on April 20th (April 22nd as a rain day) from 11am-3pm at Hornbake Plaza. This event will entail fun DIY activities, photo booth, a collaborative art display, raffles, prizes, and various student clubs, departments, and labs who will bring fun interactive activities with informative displays!

No registration is required to attend EarthFest! Join us at Hornbake Plaza on the 20th from 11am-3pm, and celebrate Earth week with us!”
(Media kit with graphics is linked, and also attached)
 
If you also know of any other student groups, labs, departments, etc. who would be interested in having a table at our event, please direct them to complete the registration form below.
Here is the registration form to get a table (Due by 4/17):
https://forms.gle/Yn54zopp7snkBYLT8

All we ask of them is to bring an interactive activity if possible, or some kind of fun informative & educational showcase related to the topic that they would like to show to students!
 
For questions about these events please reply to this email or contact: jkim0726@terpmail.umd.edu
For more EarthMonth events, please visit the Office of Sustainability’s Earth Month Webpage at earthmonth.umd.edu.

World Trade Center Institute - Global Pathways for Students Program

Program at a Glance 

• Learn about company business strategies and cultures
• Get advice on how to apply and interview for jobs at companies
• Hear first-hand stories of how people became company leaders
• Build long-lasting working relationships with like-minded peers and mentors
• Participate in a leadership and communications workshop
• Learn how to make the best use of LinkedIn 

 More information and to apply: https://wtci.org/fellowships/college

BSOS Orientation - OPA Positions Available!

 

UMD Summer Bridge Program: Multiple positions

Applications are being accepted for an exciting opportunity to work with the uTERP summer bridge program. 

Program Dates: Sunday, June 26, 2022 -  Friday, July 29, 2022. 

There are several positions available with varying payments and time obligations; see the attached position announcements for more detailed information and requirements.

• UNIV 104 Instructors*
  
• Writing Instructional Assistant
• Writing Tutor 

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application (which includes both a resume and cover letter) at the following website:  https://go.umd.edu/uTERPstaffapplication. Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one position, however, a separate application, resume, and cover letter will be required for each position of interest. *Resume and cover letters for UNIV104 Instructors should be emailed directly to uterp@umd.edu.

 

Please direct any questions to the Summer Bridge Program Staff at uterp@umd.edu.

AAG Summer Series applications are open

 

Start your summer off right with AAG's 2022 Virtual Summer Professional Development Series designed specifically for graduate students, graduates, and undergraduate students. Registration for all events is open now.

 

This Summer Series will feature workshops, seminars, working groups, and forums between May and August, striving to guide current and recent geography students through their academic and professional journeys while connecting them to peers and resources.

 

AAG developed this series specifically to help students and recent graduates across the geography spectrum, with five different event types lined up for Summer 2022. Check out the line-up, register today, or forward this message to anyone you think might be interested.

 

Workshops and working groups require a completed application by April 28, 2022 (spots are limited so apply today):

• Advanced-level Workshops designed for graduate students that will demonstrate best practices associated with an advanced-level method in geography.
• Working Groups led by graduate leaders that will facilitate topic-driven conversation and peer-monitoring through regular meetings.
• Post-Graduation Essentials Workshops that will focus on tools and resources every recently graduated geographer, graduate student, and undergraduate student might need, from how to build a template for graduate funding opportunities to strategies for embarking on a career in research.

The following events will be available for registration any time over the summer.

• Networking and community-focused Graduate Forums led by the AAG Graduate Student Affinity Group.
• Seminars designed for Master's or Doctoral students in Geography programs and recently graduated geographers, with topics including teaching, publishing, professional development and more.

Spots will be limited, so be sure to act soon.

 

These events are free for AAG members. If you aren’t yet a member, join today and receive access to this program and so much more.

Center for Strategic and International Studies - Associate Fellow

We are searching to fill an Associate Fellow role at CSIS that is specifically focused on our satellite imagery work with our iDeas Lab (our in house digital media studio which works across the entire center, collaborating with all region and topic programs). This role is to support our Senior Fellow for Imagery Analysis, Joseph Bermudez. 

 

The job description can be found here which outlines in great detail the qualifications we are searching for as well as more about what the role entails. We are hoping to fill this role and have the candidate start as soon as possible. A few firm qualifications we are searching for are:

• B.A. in a relevant field and 3-5 years of directly relevant experience;
• Demonstrated interest and experience in satellite imagery and/or geospatial analysis;
• Expertise in and experience using Hexagon Imagine and/or GXP;
• Experiencing ordering, processing and color balancing multispectral and thermal imagery;
• Experience with applicable systems and software, including Adobe Creative Suite and others;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and present information clearly and efficiently;

Capital One Developer Academy (CODA) Info Session

 

Curious about what working at Capital One is like? Join us for a glimpse into a day in the life of a Capital One Developer Academy (CODA) Associate! CODA is a 6 month coding training program that prepares non-Computer Science majors for careers in Software Engineering at Capital One. Successful completion of the program earns associates a spot in our Technology Development Program, a two-year rotational program for full-time software engineers. If this sounds like something you're interested in learning more about, go ahead and register for our session.

This interactive session is also a great chance to hear more about #LifeatCapitalOne, to ask questions about our exciting opportunities, and to meet a few of our associates. You'll have a chance to ask questions directly to our associates and participate in small-group chats.

Note: We are helping to promote this external event as it may be of value to the University community. However, this external event is not affiliated with the Career Center or the University of Maryland.

Register here: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=event&ss=is&mode=form&id=af55ee08479ecc335223d485c86de193

Event Type: Employer Events

Event Location: Virtual

Industry: Consulting, Finance, Operations and Entrepreneurship, Technology & Data

United States Census Bureau Presents: Virtual University & College Summit

 

Join us for a virtual outreach event to learn more about Census careers, internships, and employment opportunities, and learn FAQs to help you write your resume and prepare for future interviews. 

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET

WebEx Event Number (if needed): 2761 458 9367
WebEx Event Password (if needed): Census#1

* If required, this password is only for users who join from a WebEx application or mobile app.

Register here: https://uscensus.webex.com/uscensus/j.php?MTID=m5510063c61efd4e4d25dc09bcfcc3117

Note: We are helping to promote this external event as it may be of value to the University community. However, this external event is not affiliated with the Career Center or the University of Maryland.

The University of Maryland actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunities. Organizations requesting services from the University of Maryland shall be equal opportunity employers in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. The University Career Center's policy of non-discrimination applies to all current and prospective employers participating or seeking to participate in University Career Center employment services or educational activities.

Event Type: Employer Events

Event Location: Virtual

Industry: Government, Policy, Law & International Affairs

ESRI: Consultant - DC Federal Delivery

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Overview

Esri’s Professional Services Strategic Consulting Team supports all Esri Customers in the development of strategy, governance and location integration for business planning and operations. In this highly visible role, you will function as both a strategic and technical consultant supporting public and commercial businesses worldwide. You will become a trusted advisor to customers by helping them develop best practices for implementing ArcGIS within their organization to develop a path to realize their vision and goals.

This is an opportunity to blend your subject matter expertise with Esri's geospatial capabilities and engage with our customers to provide transformational approaches to their business.

Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will be responsible for:
Enabling customer success and maintain and expand Esri footprints in Federal markets though implementing strategy, governance, and business planning workshops
Being the liaison between professional services and our customers as a trusted consultant through maximizing the return on investment in the Esri platform

Key attributes of a Consultant:

• Be a thought leader: Advise customers regarding innovative solutions using Esri technology by implementing location into the customer’s enterprise by helping them make better decisions and solve business problems. Recommend relevant strategies, best practices, architectures, and solutions to maximize customer return on investment.
• Understand our customers and know their business: Help foster a sense of community among business leaders within our customers.
• Engage with our customers: Help our customers to discover the value of location and spatial analysis within their existing and novel workflows and drive substantial return on their investment in our system and services by guiding our customers to develop strategies, a governance framework, and business planning.
• Develop and grow business: Provide business development support toward technology and implementation patterns with new and existing customers. Collaborate with Esri’s practice managers and marketing and sales teams to develop new business and be part of actively shaping the future of the public and commercial sectors.
• Requirements
• 3+ years of experience with a record of using technology to improve customer efforts
• Understanding of the ArcGIS system and how it relates to public and commercial customers
• Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to elicit strategic goals and objectives and requirements from customers
• Demonstrable experience in strategic thinking and operational planning
• Entrepreneurial attitude and willingness to learn – you must thrive in dynamic, cross-functional and matrixed team environments
• Self-motivated, a proactive problem solver, team-oriented, and creative
• Strong, persuasive, and friendly communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills
• Ability to clearly communicate strategic and technical ideas, whether to technical or non-technical customers
• Ability to consult and engage with senior level leadership (e.g., experience preparing and delivering executive summaries and briefings to senior leaders)
• Bachelor’s in geography, GIS, Information Systems or a related field

You're invited! In one week: MapGive & MapUganda Mapathon (April 13, 2022)

Join MapGive, MapUganda, and partners for a virtual mapathon to map flood-affected communities in Uganda – details and registration here:

MapGive & MapUganda Mapathon Registration, Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM ET | Eventbrite

The U.S. Department of State's MapGive will be hosting a "mapathon" event with its Participatory Mapping Partnership Africa Hub as part of our public diplomacy initiative to engage individuals to map in support of humanitarian and development efforts - it will occur on April 13th from 09:00-11:00 am Eastern Time/ 06:00-08:00 Pacific Time / 16:00-18:00 pm East Africa Time.

This event is a collaboration with MapUganda, Digital Data Divide, the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and various YouthMappers chapters, to bring people together worldwide to map communities affected by flooding in Uganda.

If you are a high school or university student, a potential collaborator, or an interested individual, we invite you to join and to aid in this effort! No experience is required.

All participants have the option to be briefly trained in open mapping at the start of the event to create critical geospatial data, and will learn from experts about the power of open data and the importance of public participation. More advanced mappers will have the opportunity to use their skills towards intermediate mapping level needs. The data created from this effort will be open-source and then used to support local development and humanitarian aid efforts in the region.

For more information, please go to mapgive.state.gov or email us back at mapgive@state.gov.

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TerrapinSTRONG is a shared vision and initiative created by President Pines to build a sense of belonging and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on the campus at large. All UMD faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in the TerrapinSTRONG initiative by completing the online course that teaches about the University of Maryland history, traditions, and trailblazers.

The course will take about 45 minutes to complete. I've done the faculty version and learned a lot about UMD that I didn't know before! BSOS is tracking participation so I hope to see lots of GEOG students complete it! Visit here to enroll: go.umd.edu/EnrollUGTerrapinSTRONG

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