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.

BSOS Peer Advising

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

NPS Paid Internship-- Application due May 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

external partnerships that support science education in parks.

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

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

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

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.

"Fund for the Public Interest" Summer Job

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

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

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

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

ENST Summer Courses

ENST233
Introduction to Environmental Health

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

ENST499F

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

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

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

National Park Service UERLA Internship

The U. S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) is seeking to a paid internship position. The intern will work closely with the NPS Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance’s Science Education Coordinator. 

UERLA is a National Park Service Research Learning Center that serves 16 parks in National Capital Region. They 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. Within the Natural Resources and Science Office, other science programs, such as botany, wildlife, geology, air resources, and inventory and monitoring, aquatic ecology work with the Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance on interdisciplinary projects.

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 Ann Gallagher, Ann_Gallagher@nps.gov 

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 

Summer Haven Registration

College Camp For A Fresh Start Summer is fast approaching and the Haven at College in collaboration with UMD offers an amazing opportunity for college students with substance use and co-occurring disorders to stay on track throughout the summer in preparation for Fall, 2019. Your students are invited to a boatload of fun summer activities like kayaking, water tubing, trail hiking, outdoor movie nights, outdoor concerts and fireworks at Summer Haven. They can live at The Haven Recovery Residence for 24/7 supervised support, receive individualized treatment at The Haven Outpatient Center, or combine the two with a customized program! Summer Haven programs revolve around student classes at UMD and nearby colleges. Some programs are covered by insurance. Please share this information with your students and advisors as a referral opportunity. Announcing the Summer Haven program open to students from UMD and surrounding schools. Two six-week courses run parallel with UMD summer course schedules. Session One  May 28 – July 5, 2019                     Session Two July 8 – August 16, 2019 Program Highlights: Fun events and healthy activities including hiking, yoga and bicycling Enrollment in summer classes to improve academic record & increase class credits Opportunity to make new like-minded friends Bunk with The Summer Haven community in the recovery residence The Haven at College Recovery Residence is a peer-led residential community where recovering students identify with each other’s stories and help each other navigate early sobriety—while succeeding in college. Conveniently located in two adjacent Terrapin Row townhouses, The Haven at College offers a safe, fun and supportive place to study, socialize, eat, sleep and become our best sober selves. The Haven Residential program includes: • Full biopsychosocial assessment • 24/7 recovery supervision and communication: live-in house managers plus peer support • Weekly counseling and case management sessions with a licensed addiction clinician • Group accountability: weekly house meetings run by clinicians • Community support from peers: onsite recovery meetings and planned social events • Random drug testing: urine analysis and Breathalyzer The Haven at College Outpatient Center, close to campus at 7207 Baltimore Avenue, provides a safe, relatable and judgment-free place for young adults to meet and recover from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Haven’s innovative, evidence-based treatment programs permit students to maintain an active academic and social life. We are open to all college-track young adults, whether currently enrolled in a university or not. We accept most insurance providers. The Haven Outpatient Center offers two levels of care: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and the Outpatient Program. A biopsychosocial assessment ensures optimum placement. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) includes: • 9 hours per week of group therapy, individual therapy and case management • Drug testing • Peer mentoring The Outpatient Program includes: • 3-6 hours per week of group therapy, individual therapy and case management • Drug testing

In collaboration with the universities listed below, and serving students at surrounding colleges: University of Southern California Miami University, Oxford, OH University of Maryland, College Park Drexel University University of California, Santa Barbara University of San Francisco University of Redlands Please contact us by clicking on the link below to fill out our form or call 888 22HAVEN (888.224.2836) to speak with one of our leading counselors for more information. www.TheHavenAtCollege.com/summer-application/

International Association of Chiefs of Police GIS Internship

Geographic Information Systems /Professional Services Intern
Intern
Alexandria, VA, US

Are you interested in supporting the world's law enforcement leaders? If so, the IACP's Student Internship Program hires a select number of graduate students who are interested in supporting IACP’s vision of Serving the Leaders of Today and Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow. Selected interns will support the IACP’s management studies, which are comprehensive surveys of the management and operations of police agencies. The surveys aim to determine the degree to which a department is properly accountable, is operating cost-effectively, complies with professional police standards, and satisfies the crime control and service requirements of the citizens it serves. This position will gain first-hand experience in creating geographic information systems (GIS) illustrations and organizing the management study data. The applicant will learn how to work with police departments, analysts, and other stakeholders to solve organizational issues. Specific focus will be on geospatial analysis of data.

Job Functions:
Analyze, program, and implement GIS software 
Assist with internal display of IACP data and create GIS illustrations for our Professional Services projects.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new or updated GIS application functionality with a focus on business needs and benefit 
Maintain project schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet established timelines 
Process variety of data sets to produce graphic representations 
Beat/district analysis for optimal resource deployment 
Ensure accurate data creation and data creation and database replication utilizing industry standard GIS software
Perform other duties as assigned or required 

Education/Areas of Study:
Geospatial data, policing data analysis, research methodology

Required Skills: 

• Researching public records and performing data digitization
• Utilizing spatial statistics
• Knowledge of GIS software

Position Specifications:

• Currently enrolled graduate level students, or recent graduates within the past six months
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average
• Creative thinking and ability to communicate ideas and opinions
• Strong MS Word and Excel capabilities/experience
• Excellent command of English (especially written)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week

How to Apply: 

• Submit the following five application documents by Friday, April 26, 2019 to be considered. 
• Cover Letter (indicate the semester you are applying for)  
• Resume  
• Academic Transcript (can be unofficial)  
• Writing Sample 
• Letter of Recommendation 

For more information: click here

ENST Summer Courses

ENST233
Introduction to Environmental Health

Credits: 4    (Gen Ed: DSNS)

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


ENST499F
Special Topics in Environmental Science and Technology; Vector-Borne Disease in Changing Environments: Socio-ecolgoical Theory and Methodologies Syllabus Repository

Credits: 2

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

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

Montgomery Parks Department GIS Internship

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking an undergraduate geography or geographic information science student for an internship opportunity at the Montgomery County Department of Parks, Silver Spring, Maryland. We have a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents. We manage 422 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland and we are fiscally sound with an annual operating budget of over $100 million, and a six-year Capital Improvement Program of over $220 million.

Internships provide real world experience to those looking to explore or gain the relevant knowledge and skills required to enter a career field. Internships are relatively short term in nature with the primary focus on getting some on the job training and taking what’s learned in the classroom and applying it to the real world.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated student in the field of geography or geographic information systems to work within the EAM/GIS Section within the Department of Parks. The Intern candidate will learn how to collect, edit, analyze, and map parks related data. The intern candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Editing parks geospatial data using ArcGIS software
• Creating simple feature classes using ArcGIS software
• Developing static maps of park features using ArcGIS software and/or Adobe software
• Develop web maps and web apps in ArcGIS Online 
• Collect field data using collector for ArcGIS
• To be eligible for our Internship Program students must meet the following criteria:
• Students must be currently enrolled in an appropriate program at a college or university at the undergraduate level
• Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Students must have at least a junior‐class standing
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Familiarity and/or experience with ArcGIS software and ArcGIS Online
• Self-motivated
• Willing to take on new challenges

For more information about this internship opportunity with the Montgomery County Department of Parks, e-mail mcparksgis@montgomeryparks.org for more information.  

Bright Futures Scholarship

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  

The Bright Futures application for summer 2019 is now open!

DEADLINE: Monday, April 22, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Access to the Application: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Help us spread the word & please forward this email to your students!

Eligible Candidates 

All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2019 semester, who have an internship for summer 2019, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2019 & August 2019) are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2019 and to those who have not previously received an award.  In order for a student's internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by Friday, August 23, 2019
• Supervised by a professional in the organization

To Apply:  go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 22 at 5 p.m.

 

Questions?

Visit go.umd.edu/brightfutures

 

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If not addressed on the above website, contact:

Natalie Sullivan

University Career Center & The President's Promise

nmsulli@umd.edu

The Bright Futures Initiative is generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day

NSF REU Fellow Opportunities

NSF REU Fellow Opportunities, 7 weeks from June 2019 to August 2019

The NSF Spatiotemporal Innovation Center (STC) is looking for several undergraduate research assistants to serve as NSF REU Fellows from June 2019 to August 2019. They will potentially work at George Mason University Site (Fairfax, VA), Harvard University site (Cambridge, MA), or University of California, Santa Barbara site (Santa Barbara, CA), depending on funding availability from NSF.

This opportunity is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) I/UCRC and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Programs which enable undergraduate students to obtain research experience and consider a career path in spatiotemporal domains (e.g., CS, GIS, Geosciences, etc.). NSF REU Student interns will work in a team with graduate students, postdocs, and faculty at one of the three center sites and will conduct research related to spatiotemporal issues. NSF fellows also have the opportunity to attend a professional conference to present their research results. Students may participate in various projects.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be undergraduate students.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status is required.
• Applicants should be able to work as NSF fellows for 7 weeks. Starting date is flexible.
• NSF REU fellows will receive stipend and reimbursement for travel to one conference hosted in the U.S.
• We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, such as women, Native-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanics, Veterans, and students with disabilities.

A complete application includes:

• C.V.
• One page double-spaced statement of interest.
• Contacts (email and phone #) of two referees.

Selection process:

There will be three steps for selecting the students: 1) Site directors will collaboratively select a pool of promising applicants. 2) Faculty members will select the relevant applicants who match their interest. 3) A phone interview will be arranged with the selected candidates to consider the applicant’s background and skills, communication, teamwork, and topic interest.

Please submit your application through email to Dr. Manzhu Yu (myu7@gmu.edu). The review of applications has started, and will end until the positions are filled. Feel free to contact Dr. Chaowei Yang (cyang3@gmu.edu) with questions about the NSF RET Summer Fellows in Geographic Information Science