Transform Maryland (PAID Summer On-Campus Internship!)

 As we approach the end of spring semester, I’m writing to let you know about a unique on-campus internship opportunity.  This summer the Transform Maryland initiative will support two student teams for 10 weeks as they work on real-world challenges while providing the University with a student perspective on various administrative and academic services. We need your support to market this program to students.

Transform Maryland emerged from a partnership between the Division of IT, the Administrative Modernization Program and the University Career Center.  The initiative was designed to develop students’ core professional skills and introduce consulting competencies in a team setting.  Each team will tackle a campus client-sponsored project that requires problem scoping, interviewing stakeholders, gathering data and best practices, and developing and delivering recommendations.  At the end of the summer, teams will present their recommendations to their client and a panel of volunteer judges.

Transform Maryland was created specifically to engage students from diverse backgrounds.  National studies indicate disparities for women, first generation students and students of color in terms of access to paid internships.  The pilot of this program last summer resulted in over 90% of the students demonstrating improvement in two of the eight NACE career-ready competencies, and over 70% improving in four.  Additionally, all of the students recommended the University offer this opportunity every year.  We think this experience could significantly boost the prospects for obtaining a second highly competitive internship prior to graduation.

The 20-hour/week virtual experience includes a $3,600 stipend for each student.  Teams will be led by full-time UMD staff volunteers responsible for guiding the team through the project, teaching consultation principles and techniques, and coaching the students through process stages.

Please alert students you believe would benefit from this experience and encourage them to apply at go.umd.edu/applyTMD.  A flyer and overview of the program are also attached for you to distribute.  The opportunity is open to all majors.  If you have questions about the initiative, I would be happy to discuss the details.  Applications are due by May 28, and the program will commence on June 14.  Students need not be in residence to participate.

Thanks for your assistance.

Kelley

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Kelley Bishop

he/him/his

University Career Center & The President’s Promise

Director

Campus Address: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Street Address: 4130 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742

301.314.7236 |  kbishop1@umd.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybishop

@UMDCareerCenter   |   www.careers.umd.edu

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

MSGIC Emerging Professionals Industry Talks Series & Panel

The Emerging Professional Working Group has launched the 2021 Industry Talks Series. This event consists of a series of interviews with young professionals working in a variety of disciplines in the geospatial industry. This series is intended as an opportunity for students and emerging professionals to learn about our presenters' experiences entering the workforce and the skills and tips they've acquired along the way. 

The 2021 Industry Professional Talks will include a series of interviews with the panelists posted on the MSGIC website during the week of April 19th - 23nd, followed by an opportunity to engage the presenters directly at a virtual panel on April 28th. Interviews will be available here:

https://msgic.org/msgicintheclassroom/

Interviews are available on the MSGIC website now!

Presenters:
Environment: Stephanie D'Anna, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Engineering & Utilities: Christine Chang, AECOM
Environmental Engineering: Kayla Rhue, Maryland Environmental Service
Transportation & Planning: Hannah Davis, Wallace Montgomery
Health & Human Services: Jonathan Gross, Baltimore City Health Department

The panel will be held April 28th from 11am - Noon. To register and attend the panel, see the attached flyer and visit the MSGIC Events Calendar. This event is open to the public, so please forward to anyone who may be interested.

Thank you,

Graham Twibell

MSGIC Chair 2020-2021

EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council (YLC). Application open through 5/3

 EarthEcho International is now accepting applications for our 2021 youth leadership programs!  Young environmental leaders ages 15-22 from the United States are invited to apply for a position on the EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council (YLC)! The YLC plays a key role leading EarthEcho’s education programs while developing and implementing campaigns to mobilize young people worldwide. Through this unique experience, members have an opportunity to grow as an environmental leader, gain an understanding of the operations of an international non-profit organization as they help shape EarthEcho’s work and mission, and build connections with peers and EarthEcho partners working around the world to protect and restore our ocean planet. To learn more visit: https://www.earthecho.org/youth-leadership-council.  

 

Youth ages 14-22 from the United States are invited to protect our water planet as an EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador! Through this unique experience, Ambassadors become community scientists and lead ongoing water quality monitoring efforts through the EarthEcho Water Challenge, a global water quality monitoring program that has engaged 1.6 million participants in 146 countries. Ambassadors collaborate with and learn from a team of young people passionate about protecting local waterways and lead events to educate their communities about the importance of waterway conservation. To learn more visit: https://www.monitorwater.org/ambassadors.

BSOS Intern For A Day Lite-Spring 2021 edition!

 

The University Career Center is excited to share that the list of 270+ professionals for Intern for a Day Lite is now available on go.umd.edu/ifad. Technically 1,100 virtual informational interviews could occur between professionals and students!!!  This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you who are just starting to explore career options or who are researching organizations for internship/job options.

Here a several hosts that GIS/GEOGRAPHY Majors may find interesting:

USDA APHIS, Cambridge, MD

Wildlife Services Geographer

Cambridge, MD Eastern

I serve as the Staff Geographer for the Operational Support Staff for USDA Wildlife Services. I assist program leads in creating and maintaining geospatial applications using Esri software and additional GIS technologies. I am also the WS system administrator for the Esri APHIS GIS Portal where I manage user roles and permissions. 

NASA, Silver Spring, MD 

Physical Research Scientist, Google GSFC Earth Sciences Division 

I am a Scientist at NASA studying urbanization from satellite imagery. I have an MA and PhD from UMD Geography. I used to lead the education and public outreach efforts in the earth sciences division at Goddard space flight center so I can talk about careers in stem fields, careers at NASA in earth sciences and a number of other related geosciences fields. Internship opportunities at gsfc etc.

Global Science and Technology, Inc., Greenbelt, MD

Contractor for NASA Senior Support Scientist

My scientific research interests are in landscape ecology and disturbance mapping within the boreal forests of North America. I utilize GIS and Remote Sensing to understand aspects of the disturbance regime, most recently researching the influence of a changing fire frequency on carbon consumption in Alaskan black spruce forests.

In my work for the Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems office at NASA I have moved into support science where I provide various types of support for the Arctic-Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) including geographical and data management, assistance in developing the ABoVE Science Cloud needs and requirements, and even cartographic, GIS, web mapping and data display support. I also support the airborne campaign flights and fly with the NASA aircraft from time to time.
Find my CV here: https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/sed/bio/elizabeth.hoy

Steps to Participate in Intern For a Day, Lite: 

1. Enroll in and complete this 20-minute asynchronous online orientation between Monday, March 1 and Monday, March 22, 2021 to learn about the program and best practices to conduct an informational interview. It is required to complete the orientation in order to have access to the application.

2. You will receive the Intern for a Day Lite application on Tuesday, March 23 and you will rank the top 8 professionals you're most interested in talking to through an informational interview.

3. After you submit your application by the deadline of Sunday, March 28, University Career Center staff members will begin matching students with professionals.

4. You will be notified of your match by early April 2021!

 

Questions can be directed to ifad@umd.edu. Hosted by the University Career Center. 

Ed Snider Center Leadership Award- Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

 

New virtual global internship program-Deadline March 1st!

 This summer, take advantage of growing virtual connections to gain real-world, professional experience. UMD’s new Virtual Global Internship Program empowers you to collaborate with colleagues across cultures, life experiences and time zones, adding global skills to your resume and earning academic credit from wherever you are. 

Applications for this program are now open!

An Internship Placement to Match your Goals

Whether you are…

• Managing social media for a dance company in London that supports people with disabilities

• Creating original designs for an Italian company’s global marketing campaign

• Or collaborating with a Sydney-based company on diversity workshops to educate students

...this virtual internship will teach you to excel in a global environment with international colleagues. 

You will work with UMD’s partner, CAPA, to land an internship placement that directly connects to your interests and career goals with high-profile organizations and businesses in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, and Sydney. Check out sample placements here. 

Earning Credit

You will earn three academic credits for ARHU286 or ARHU486. Through a series of activities such as mock interviews, discussions, and workshops, this course will help you translate your internship experience for future employers or graduate schools.

Now accepting applications! 

Learn more and apply now.

Questions? Contact International Education Advisor, Conrad Zeutenhorst, at czeut@umd.edu  

Looking for more information? Attend one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions and hear from one of our representatives at CAPA about this great opportunity.

Virtual Informations Sessions

Tuesday, February 16th: 5:00-5:30pm 

Register now!

Thursday, February 18th: 12:00-12:30pm

Register now! 

Monday, February 22nd: 12:00-12:30pm 

Register now!

Wednesday, February 24th: 5:00-5:30pm 

Register now!

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Conrad ZEUTENHORST 

(Pronouns: he/him/his)

International Education Advisor

College of Arts and Humanities and Education Abroad

1120 Francis Scott Key Hall | 1118 H.J. Patterson Hall 

College Park MD, 20742

 

301.405.0596 | czeut@umd.edu 

      

The University of Maryland is open, and your study abroad journey starts here! Schedule a Zoom Appointment with me today! 

Connect with us and #TerpsAbroad all over the world

Federal and Global Fellows Application Now Open!

 

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Apply Now! Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year certificate program combines a fall 2021 seminar and a spring 2022 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!    Program Perks Include: Your Choice of Nine Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors)            - Water Security and Global Health Challenges            - Energy and Environmental Policy            - Responses to Global Challenges            - Public Health Policy            - Science Diplomacy            - Political Engagement and Advocacy            - US Diplomacy            - Homeland Security and National Security Policy            - Critical Regions and International Relations Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or through your own major. Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, National Institutes of Health, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, and many more! Year round activities include visits to DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc. Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow Application Link: Online Application First Priority Deadline: March 5, 2021

For more information, visit our Fellows websites:  https://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

 

Black Terps Empowerment and Wellness Group

My name is Nelson Zounlome and I am a counselor with the UMD Counseling Center. This semester, my colleague Victoria McNeil-Young and I will be facilitating a virtual group for Black UMD undergraduate students titled “We Got Us: Black Terps Empowerment and Wellness Group”. The purpose of this group is to provide a space for Black undergraduate students to learn how to better navigate higher education at a predominantly white institution (PWI). Topics covered include but are not limited to self-compassion/love, mental wellness, Black joy, dealing with racial oppression, and community building. Furthermore, this culturally tailored group aims to help Black undergraduate TERPS connect, reflect, heal and thrive. The group will run on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm starting on February 17th. All group sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom and students are required to complete a screening appointment with the counseling center in order to participate in the group. A flyer for the group is attached to this email.
We kindly ask that you pass this information along to students who you feel may be interested in/benefit from participating.  Students should contact Victoria McNeil-Young, M.S. vmcneil1@umd.edu, or Nelson Zounlome, M.S.Ed. nzounlom@umd.edu for more information or to schedule a group screening appointment.
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Nelson O.O. Zounlome, M.S.Ed.
Pronouns: he/him/his  (what’s this?)
Doctoral Psychology Intern | University of Maryland-College Park Counseling Center
NASEM - Ford Foundation Fellow
Herman B. Wells Graduate Fellow 
nzounlom@umd.edu
www.counseling.umd.edu
301.314.7118
nelsonzounlome.com
Author, Letters to my Sisters & Brothers: 
Practical Advice to Successfully Navigate Academia as a Student of Color

PAID Summer NOAA Internships in the Chesapeake Bay

 NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office - Summer 2021 Internships

Each summer, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Chesapeake Research Consortium team up to offer several paid summer internships primarily for college students. In summer 2021, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office will offer six internships covering a range of Chesapeake Bay science, policy and education efforts. Each paid internship will run 12 weeks (mid-May through mid-August). They are intended for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college study. 

Applications are due February 20, 2021.

We invite interested students to learn more about these internship opportunities and how to apply by visiting the NCBO internship webpage.

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students and colleagues.

Additional Details: 

Below are some brief descriptions of each of the internship programs and corresponding opportunities.

NCBO Supports interns through two different programs, The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring and NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program.

The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring (C-StREAM) Program is for college students who identify as people of color and/or who are first-generation college students. Learn more about the C-StREAM program and application process. 

We will host two interns through this program in summer 2021. We are still finalizing the position descriptions for these opportunities. The deadline for application will be February 20, 2021. The internship opportunities will focus on:

• Sustainable Fisheries: Help share fisheries and habitat science related to invasive blue catfish spread and impacts with resource managers. 

• GIS Analysis of Chesapeake Seabed Data for Habitat Mapping Products: Assist with translating hydrographic and seabed habitat data into habitat mapping products. 

• Blue Carbon Data Detective and Crediting Protocol Review: Support Bay Program partners at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is assessing the science and strategies to related to climate resilience activities for the Chesapeake Bay

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program lets college students work and learn about science, policy, and education programming. Learn more about the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program and application process. 

We will host four interns through this program in summer 2021. The application deadline is February 20, 2021. Here are the internship opportunities: 

• Climate Change Indicator Project: Assist with the development of a framework document for climate change indicators that includes conceptual case studies on connecting physical change indicators with impacts to living resources and habitats, as well as potential resilience activities to minimize negative impacts. If in-person, it will be based in Annapolis, Maryland.

• Data Visualization: Assist with the development of updated capabilities and a data visualization application for the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System. If in-person, it will be based in Annapolis, Maryland.

• Environmental Literacy: Create educator resources for the Bay Backpack website and help plan and implement trainings for the Environmental Science Training Center, including the Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference. If in-person, it will be based in Oxford, Maryland.

• Applying Satellite-Derived Data to Coastal Resource Management (in partnership with the NOAA North Atlantic Regional Team): Work with satellite and environmental data science professionals to develop satellite-derived geospatial data products and integrate them with socioeconomic indicators through a coastal knowledge hub. If in-person, it will be based in College Park, Maryland.

In all of our internship programming we are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive science-oriented workforce. We highly encourage applicants from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities.

Contact us with questions on any of these Chesapeake Bay internships.

Bart Merrick
Education Coordinator
NOAA Environmental Science Training Center
Cooperative Oxford Lab
904 South Morris St.
Oxford, MD 21654
Phone: 410-295-3142
Email: bart.merrick@noaa.gov
Web: www.chesapeakebay.noaa.gov