Research Experience! 2021 Maryland Summer Scholars Program

Interested in doing research this summer? Have a good idea you'd like to investigate? Apply for the Maryland Summer Scholars Program! 

Requirements

• 3.4 GPA

• 12 or more credits earned at UMD (i.e. at least second semester here by Spring)

• Not graduating before December 2021

• A research proposal

• Faculty sponsor (if you have a research idea and aren't sure who you could work with on it - let me know and I'll help you find someone!)

See below for more information! Applications/Proposals due February 14th.

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The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline; and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2021. All academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2021 awards will be Thursday, February 14, 2021. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

A presentation about the MSS program is available on our website as well as on ELMS, along with presentations about additional summer research opportunities - for ELMS access please click here to complete a brief questionnaire. 

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply. 

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research. 

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NGA Summer 2020 Internship

About

NGA views student employees as our future workforce; therefore, work assigned to students is professional in nature and is conducted in a learning environment that provides each student real-world experience and an opportunity to be evaluated for potential long-term employment. Student employment assignments are based on entry-level professional job descriptions, which will involve a great deal of independent and team oriented work under the guidance of a senior-level supervisor and mentors.​

Who can apply?

​NGA’s student internship is open to a multitude of students and has a vast amount of benefits.

   •  Open to associate, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate student

   •  Open to a large variety of degree fields (click here for list of applicable degree fields)

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What to expect?

Interns are guaranteed real work at NGA. Each intern will have a project or projects set by their supervisor. Student Programs also holds informational events for interns, luncheons, after-work socials, and more. Interns have to opportunity to present their project at the end of the summer and also get to participate in a forum with the agencies top executives.

 

BenefitsNGA’s interns experience many of the benefits of our full-time employees.

   •  Paid with sick and annual leave

   •  Onsite workout facility with three hours of paid leave a week 

   •  MaxiFlex Work Schedules

   •  Work/Life Balance

   •  With a successful evaluation at the end of the summer, interns could be invited back for multiple summers

   •  Upon successful evaluation and mission need, there is a chance for interns to ‘convert’ to a full-time employee after their graduation

 
How to apply
CLICK here to learn more about student programs at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and how to apply!

Department of Defense Scholarship

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program was established as a concentrated effort to enhance the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce with talented, innovative and brilliant scientists, engineers and researchers. For over a decade, SMART Scholars have been working within labs and agencies of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Additional DoD to support the warfighter and create an impact to secure our nation. 

SMART Scholars enter the program to pursue their education in some of the leading STEM fields currently in high demand by the United States Government. The program offers scholarships for bachelors, masters and PhD students pursuing STEM. While in school, students will receive full tuition, monthly stipends, health insurance and book allowances, as well as summer internships that range from 8 to 12 weeks. Upon degree completion, scholars begin working in a civilian position with their sponsoring facility. The internships and work experience allow scholars the opportunity to learn from the greatest minds in STEM and defense. Not only do scholars pursue their passions in their respective field during their educational phase, but they begin a journey towards an empowering career to protect national security. 
2020 SMART Scholar Program - application deadline December 3, 2019

Paid Internships in GIS and Remote Sensing

Paid internship opportunities to collaborate with Dr. Brian Needelman (UMD Environmental Science and Technology) and Dr. Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory. Duties will include GIS and/or remote sensing applications for use in agricultural systems both locally and nationwide. Depending on student skills and interests, tasks may include:

Data collection and organization

• Geocoding existing datasets
• Creating workflows for future datasets to include native geocoding

Data acquisition

• Acquiring remote imagery from public APIs and open data warehouses
• Assessing the value of private/commercial APIs and data warehouses for our work
• Acquiring other spatial data: soil properties, weather, crop layers

Data processing and analysis

• Ingesting and processing remote sensor data
• Joining geocoded datasets with imagery
• Manipulating imagery (e.g. reorienting rasters, calculating spectral indices)
• Converting processed rasters to tabular format for other analysts and vice versa
• Team collaboration
• Working with statisticians, data scientists, and machine learning experts to bring spatial context
• to their analyses
• Working with field technicians to implement protocols for collecting spatial data
• Delivering processed data in common formats to our team and via public APIs

Technology assessment

• Testing and evaluating spatial tools and software platforms to decide if they are useful for our
• organization
• Training analytical and technical staff on adopted technologies

Qualified applicants will have proficiency in some of the following:

• Python, R, JavaScript
• Cloud computing
• ArcGIS, QGIS
• Leaflet, Mapbox
• SSURGO/Web Soil Survey

Students will spend part of their time at the USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, MD. Internships may be full or part time with flexible hours; we have openings both during the summer and fall semesters. To apply, please send your resume and unofficial transcripts to
Ruth.mangum@ars.usda.gov.

SOCY477- Intersectionality and Illness- Summer Session I-B starting June 17

Students who would like to explore a sociological approach to understanding health disparity can now register for SOCY479: Intersectionality and Illness, offered online this summer (June 17th - July 5th). 

Students will examine the social determinants of disease: the relationship between socioeconomic status and health care access, as well as investigate the links between social status and disease chronicity. Students will also explore how health disparities, health resource distribution, and susceptibility disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities with chronic diseases.

Departmental permission to register for the course can be granted by calling 301-405-6389, for students who lack the prerequisite of (6) credits of SOCY coursework.

NPS Paid Internship-- Application due May 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

external partnerships that support science education in parks.

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

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

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

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

Theme: Social Justice Online

Gen Ed: DSHU or DSSP

Instructor: Aqdas Aftab

Summer Term 1 Online

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

Full-time and part-time positions available: Maryland DNR

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service is currently accepting applications for one full-time and one part-time Seasonal Contractual position (Natural Resources Technician III). The Department seeks two highly motivated individuals to assist with a project to test a rapid assessment protocol for characterizing stream-associated wetland habitats and providing information on their condition. Field work will take place in southern Maryland (Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Calvert, and Charles counties). Job duties will include (1) collection of data on dominant woody and herbaceous vegetation (vegetation composition, structure, percent cover), physical site characteristics (including hydrology and soils), and stressors (including invasive plant species) at a variety of sites in the project area; (2) use of existing GIS data layers to characterize landscape condition and other measures relevant to habitat condition; and (3) assistance with data entry, data summary, landowner/land manager contacts, and equipment maintenance in support of the field work. Expect occasional long field days with varied weather conditions and biting insects. May need to use own vehicle.

Candidates must have a strong work ethic, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well independently and in a small team in remote areas with minimal supervision. Candidates must also have the ability to identify dominant herbaceous and woody vegetation of riparian wetland systems in the mid-Atlantic region, including associated uplands. Experience with ArcMap and handheld GPS units is required.

See link for additional information:

 https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=002293&R3=0030

Paid Summer Jobs for Students to Make an Impact on the Environment & Public Health

Want to get paid to make a difference this summer? Want to learn valuable communication, leadership and organizing skills? Want to help protect the environment, public health, and our democracy while working with people who share the same passions as you?

If so, you should check out Fund for the Public Interest, a national non-profit organization that runs campaigns for some of the nation’s most prominent social change and environmental organizations, such as U.S. PIRG and Environment America.

The Fund is currently hiring students to join our summer campaign staff in DC and in 30 other cities across the country. Students will get the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of our staff. Our staff typically earn an average of $14-19/hour.

Interested? Apply today! Just go to www.summerjobsthatmatter.org.

NOAA Paid Summer Opportunities

NOAA currently has two paid summer hire positions posted now with the contractor ERT at NOAA's Office of Coast Survey located in Silver Spring, MD:

IOCM Precision Port Area GIS Redefinition Intern --  This project will involve taking an existing GIS port boundaries project worked on by previous summer hires to the next level.  We need to define smaller ports within these larger port areas, establishing criteria to refine with Coast Survey customers and determine a shoreward boundary or buffer.  Work will fluctuate between interviewing colleagues for Coast Survey to establish final criteria defining a "port," and the hands-on GIS analysis to update the port boundary layers into an atlas of ports.  

Ocean Forecast System Intern -- The intern will develop skill assessments and visualization tools for the US West Coast Ocean Forecast System (WCOFS).  The intern will learn about aspects of physical oceanography and numerical modeling used to predict sea level, transports, temperature and other oceanic variables and apply these concepts during development.  (This position would be appropriate for students more interested in the heavy programming side of GIS or for someone in another related field -- other physical science or engineering -- with strong programming skills and interests.)

For more than two centuries, Coast Survey has provided navigation products and services that ensure safe and efficient maritime commerce.  Coast Survey maintains the nation's nautical charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to national maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions and wreckage.  

Positions will be filled by ERT on a rolling basis and are for this summer; however, the start and end dates are flexible.

If you have any questions, please contact kathleen.jamison@noaa.gov

USDA-ARS Paid Summer Internship

Summer Employment Opportunity The Role of Scale Insects on Roseau Cane Die-Offs in Louisiana

Project background:

In 2016, marshes along the coast of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana took a major hit, as large tracts of common reed (known locally as roseau cane) died off suddenly. Reeds were discovered to be infested with thousands of grass-feeding scale insects, Nipponaclerda biwakoensis (Kuwana). ARS scientists are working with federal and non-federal partners to study the impact and spread of this invader and develop strategies for the management of populations now established in the United States. Research efforts will consider both biological and environmental factors contributing toward roseau cane death in the Mississippi River Delta. 

Summer Internship roles and responsibilities: SEL’s objective is to provide genetic characterization, voucher preparation, and identification for specimens collected from the native and invasive range of N. biwakoensis. This includes the target species, additional flat grass scale (Aclerdidae) species that may be collected, and their associated natural enemies. The intern will be responsible for: 
1. receiving and cataloguing specimens sent by collaborators (using Specify v6)
2. conducting DNA extractions of insect specimens following established laboratory protocols (spin column-based protocol)
3. generating high quality slide-mounted voucher preparations of insect cuticles to be deposited in the National Entomological Collection of Coccomorpha. 

Additional responsibilities may include running polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and similar preparation/processing of scale insect specimens from ongoing projects in the lab. Experience in DNA extraction protocols is a MUST. Experience in slide-mounting and PCR techniques is desired. 

The intern will report directly to Dr. Schneider (USDA ARS SEL) and conduct their work in his laboratory at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. The employment term will run for a 3-month period starting around June 1st (negotiable) and ending around August 31st. A stipend is offered at the GS-2 Step 1 (2018) schedule, $6,770 for 3 months of work. The position also includes health insurance coverage for the period of employment, valued at $1,420.

Applicants should submit their CV and a brief statement of interest by email to Dr. Scott Schneider at scott.schneider@ars.usda.gov. Questions regarding the position can also be sent to this address.

Scott A. Schneider USDA Agricultural Research Service Systematic Entomology Laboratory 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg. 005, Room 004 Beltsville, MD 20705 scott.schneider@ars.usda.gov 

Dangermond Fellowship - ESRI

The Dangermond Fellowship is an exciting, paid opportunity provided through the partnership between National Audubon Society and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). This prestigious fellowship is designed with the aim to foster the next generation of leaders in the enterprise GIS, science, and nonprofit/conservation sectors. 

Throughout the year, Fellows will receive extensive and immersive training in the full ArcGIS platform and will visit both the ESRI campus in Redlands, CA and Audubon’s headquarters in New York City. The position is a one-year commitment and starts in June 2019 until June 2020. Fellows will work full time over the summer to attend trainings, the ESRI User Conference, and spend time on a GIS-related project with a unique, local Audubon field location (center or an office that is closest to your residence). 

In the fall and spring, Fellows will work part-time to accommodate for the academic semester. The goals of the program are to provide Fellows with enterprise systems, conservation, science, and applied technologies exposure in a GIS department that is at the forefront of the GIS enterprise landscape. Experience with GIS server technologies, cloud servers, database management systems, application development, and account management will be gained through hands-on application of skills and knowledge with a professional team. 

Through the fellowship, Audubon wants to bring together individuals from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to geodesy, computer science, cartography, human geography, physical geography, climate science, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geospatial information science. As a Fellow, your potential to further GIS work in connection with Audubon’s conservation strategy will be a strong consideration during the selection process. 

This includes:
• Advancing research in the field of geographic information systems and science applied to wildlife and bird conservation
• Expanding and strengthening the relevance of geographic information science across Audubon’s network, especially in the intersection of GIS, conservation policy, climate change, coastal planning, and land use/cover change monitoring
• Promotion of effective and ethical use of geographic information data and technologies
• Building relationships around GIS science and applications in order to foster multi-disciplinary geospatial research and education across the Audubon network and key partners

Students from colleges across the United States are invited to apply. Students must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

For more information, click here.

C-StREAM Summer Internships

C-StREAM is a program focused on recruiting, advising, and mentoring college students from typically under-represented groups to prepare them for careers in environmental protection and restoration. We will work with successful applicants to identify internships and mentors and help advise them academically to ensure they are on the best track for success.

Applicants for C-StREAM internships at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Program and the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office are still being accepted through April 9th, 2019.

We have posted full descriptions of those positions here.

Note that letters of recommendation are due April 16th and decisions about these positions will be made after April 30th.

There will be 7 components of your application that will be submitted via the “Apply Here” link below:

• Application form
• Ranked position choices (read all 5 descriptions before ranking)
• 1 page cover letter
• 1-2 page statement of interest (this is described further in the application form)
• Resume
• College transcripts (unofficial is fine)
• Two-three letters of recommendation  (These should be submitted through this page by your recommenders.  Please be sure to notify them of this.)

APPLY HERE

TLPL 453: Life in Two Languages: Understanding Bilingual Communities and Individuals

Register for TLPL453, a new 400-level general education course, approved for DSHS and DVUP credit offered online in summer 2019!

Are you bilingual? If so, you’re among nearly 1 in 5 people in the US who speak two or more languages. Indeed, most of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual, with nearly 6,000 languages spoken across 195 nation states!

This newly approved general education course, titled “Life in Two Languages: Understanding Bilingual Communities and Individuals,” is designed to give students a deep and wide-ranging understanding of bilingualism by examining language diversity in society, families, individuals, and social policy.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Your personal family language heritage and practices.
• Language ideologies related to multilingualism and persistent myths.
• The difference between simultaneous bilingualism and sequential bilingualism, first language acquisition and second language acquisition.
• Holistic bilingualism as a conceptual framework.
• Codeswitching (language mixing) as a typical bilingual practice.
• Conversational, discourse-theoretic, and grammatical dimensions of bilingual language mixing.
• The nature of bilingual first language acquisition in young children.
• Social forces underlying language shift and revitalization.
• Social and cognitive dimensions of language attrition, forgetting, and contract-induced language change.
• Heritage language speakers
• Bilingual and dual language education programs.
• The politics and politicization of multilingualism in the context of social and educational policies.
• Effective family language policy related to the development of multilingualism

MORE INFORMATION
For scheduling information, to view a draft of the course syllabus, or to enroll, visit the UMD Schedule of Classes. Learn more about the course instructor, Jeff MacSwan, but visiting his faculty page. Still have questions? Email Professor MacSwan at macswan@umd.edu.

Five PAID Internship Openings with the American Geophysical Union

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

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

PLCY Summer Study Abroad in London and Vienna

The UMD School of Public Policy is offering a for-credit international graduate course where students will have the unique opportunities to visit international organizations and think tanks working on different policy issues on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and interact with European and American scientists, researchers, and policy makers working on WMD topics.

The course will take place in London, UK and Vienna, Austria on May 27th to June 8, 2019. Students on this trip will take occasional day trips to sites like, Porton Down and Salisbury, UK, in addition to their own free time to explore both capitals.

Undergraduate students may also take this class and it will be counted for PLCY388Y: Critical Policy Issues on Weapons of Mass Destruction. 

For more information, view the flyers here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qxKlM1_0DdgNGgOtYkFEbyOx6p3aJYP

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at University of Michigan

The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Michigan (DDCSP UM) is a two-year research and internship opportunity for bright, curious undergraduate students interested in conservation, nature, and the environment. The program is aimed at bringing more undergraduates currently underrepresented in the environmental field into the conservation arena.

The DDCSP UM offers unique learning and development opportunities for a diverse group of undergraduate students. It also provides generous funding and alumni support to better equip our scholars to build successful careers in the conservation and environmental fields. Our team led by Dr. Dorceta E. Taylor, James E. Crowfoot Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), is very excited to welcome our fourth cohort of scholars next summer 2019.

Please note that the deadline is on February 1st, 2019 with a priority date of January 11th. Visit their website for more information. For graduate students interested in an environmental summer program, please refer to this link. For more questions, contact them at (734) 936-0900.

**One UMD student was a 2017 scholar!! Feel free to reach out to her if you have any questions about the program!

Greenbelt GIS Internship and Volunteer Opportunity

GIS Volunteer/Internship Opportunities

Benefits:

Gain real-world professional work experience in the field of GIS while giving back to a community in need of your expertise;
Valuable networking opportunities;
Internship credit is available;
Although volunteers and interns are unpaid, letters of recommendation will be offered upon successful completion of a GIS assignment.

Duties:

Download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable;
Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;
Catalog and inventory GIS data, including metadata creation;
Work independently as well as in a team environment with other Public Works staff on inventory gathering, maintaining spatial data, and map creation of the city's infrastructure;
Gather data using ESRI Collector for ArcGIS;
Train other Public Works Department staff in the use of these applications.

Ideal qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of geography as applied to concepts and principles of GIS, map projections, coordinate systems and cartographic designs;
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, with the ability to collect and organize baseline data about the infrastructure in Greenbelt;
Can take initiative, problem solve, and work independently;
Can build positive interpersonal relationships, work effectively as part of a team;
Has strong verbal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff;
Has strong written communication skills, especially with developing reports;
Has own, or has access to, transportation to and from the City of Greenbelt Public Works.

Interested?
Contact Jason Martin, Environmental Coordinator, at jmartin@greenbeltmd.gov or (240) 542-2168.

http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/index.aspx?NID=639

BSOS385/685 Summer Course

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences wants to offer you the opportunity to gain important data science skills and earn elective credit. By building your resume with these valuable skills, you will become more marketable to employers. Register for BSOS385/685 this summer!

BSOS385/685: Big-Data Analysis on the BSOS HPC Cluster: Advanced Programming for the Social Sciences (Summer I 2018; Meets TuTh 3:30pm-6pm)

Course Description: Social media is a primary source of information on social interaction and personal interests. High-performance computing (HPC) is employed to search for hidden patterns and unknown correlations using advanced machine-learning algorithms available in python and R packages. The main steps of Natural Language Processing and big-data analysis are being worked out, from examining random samples to analyzing large data sets via in-memory Monte-Carlo applications and neural networks. The courses will be offered in a non-standard format with 10 hours of instruction per week and four hours per week of online and/or supervised coursework. Open to all BSOS majors. 2-credits.