Beyond the Classroom Living-Learning Program

Looking for an internship that aligns with your  passion? Interested in making an impact?

Join Beyond the Classroom! ·        Explore civic issues that matter to YOU! ·        Gain real world experience ·        Develop leadership skills ·        Engage in community service ·        Optional housing in South Campus Commons This three semester program goes beyond placing you in an internship.  Beyond the Classroom, in the words of a former student, “exposes you  to the world’s leading problems in new and engaging ways:  through community service, activism, research, and meeting and  speaking with those that are directly affected by challenges and  work to fight them.” Information and On-Line Application:  beyondtheclassroom.umd.edu Fall 2015 Application Deadlines: Wednesday, February 11th: Guaranteed Housing Deadline Wednesday, February 25th: Contingency Housing Deadline                                                             (based on availability)

Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program | Office of Undergraduate Studies E-mail: btcinfo@umd.edu | Tel.: 301-314-6621 | Office: South Campus Commons 1104 Web: www.BeyondTheClassroom.umd.edu

NASA DEVELOP Internship Program

This is a paid internship opportunity for students with the NASA DEVELOP Program. This program is open for current students, recent college graduates, and career transitioning professionals including veterans of the Armed Forces.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Our projects focus on addressing local and international community concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observations. Participants work in teams, with guidance from NASA and partner science advisors, to demonstrate to partner organizations how NASA remote sensing imagery can be used in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns. DEVELOP’s projects are interdisciplinary in nature, so applications are welcome from all academic backgrounds.

Details about the internship and how to apply can be found at http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The summer online application deadline is February 27^th.  The summer program dates are June 1 – Aug 7, 2015. Fall and spring internships are also available, and the term dates and application windows are updated on the “Apply” page of the DEVELOP website. In addition to the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD; there are many other locations across the United States.

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, composing of deliverables including a technical paper, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, are not required for acceptance.

Applicants must have excellent communication and writing skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20-30 hours per week for the summer term. Paid positions are funded as consultants using a rate determined by application type, education level, and location.

I appreciate you sharing this opportunity with students, colleagues, and anyone interested. I am also more than willing to meet with any classes or groups of people for a short information session. Please feel free to contact me or share my contact information!

Kiersten Newtoff

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Kiersten Newtoff

Center Lead | NASA DEVELOP National Program

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center | Greenbelt, MD 20770 | (301) 614-6707

kiersten.n.newtoff@nasa.gov

February Undergraduate of the Month

Modibo Haidara

I was born in West Africa, Mali to be specific. My family and I moved to the United States in 2001. I am pursuing a double degree in GIS and Community Health with a minor in Global Poverty. I’m interested in using a multidisciplinary approach to analyze public health problems.  I am specifically interested in remote sensing as a tool to characterize water borne disease transmission risk. During my time at the University, I have had some unique experiences. I volunteered at the Children’s National Medical Center and am serving as a peer educator at UMD’s Health Center for the SHARE (Sexual Health and Reproductive Education) program. I interned at the Millennium Challenge Corporation where I served on a project to increase the access of open data in Africa as an incentive for businesses to invest in the Africa.

During the summer of 2014, I benefitted from the mentorship of GEOG's Dr. Matt Hansen through a research internship (Summer Research Initiative). I would say that was the most formative experience I’ve had at UMD and I encourage students in our department to reach out to faculty members.

For the spring 2015 semester, I will be interning with Dr. Molly Brown who just joined the department. She has provided me with an internship opportunity to fulfill my last academic requirement for graduation. I will be analyzing the metric used by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) to determine the prevalence of undernourishment, deconstruct the formula and reconstruct it using DHS (Demographic and Health Surveys) data. This is an excellent opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Brown whose expertise is my direct interest of study. Upon graduating, I plan on taking a year or two off to get work experience and prepare for graduate school. I am looking at schools of global health. 

[MSEC] 2015 Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps - Summer Internships Abroad

MARYLAND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR CORPS (MSEC): 

G l o b a l  I m p a c t  T h r o u g h  A c t i o n

The Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC) is a dynamic international internship program where undergraduate students live, engage and work directly

with impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Nicaragua creating sustainable impact in the field while gaining the perspectives,

skills and knowledge to become the social entrepreneurs of the future. 

·         Social Entrepreneurship Internships Abroad

·         Summer 2015 sites include:  Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Nicaragua

·         Earn 9 academic credits

·         MSEC scholarships available!

·         Application deadline:   March 1st

      Visit http://ter.ps/msec for more information

START Internship Program 2015

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) is a DHS Center of Excellence based here at the University of Maryland. We are currently accepting applications for the Summer 2015 Internship Program. 

We are looking for interns with a wide array of skills and majors  (including but not limited to: Criminology, Communications, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, History, GIS, Geography, Economics, English, Mathematics, Psychology, Languages and Statistics). Students from any institution may apply and we will consider current and recently graduated undergraduates and graduates as well. In addition to the experience gained during their internship, interns will also receive mentoring, training and are able to participate in a calendar of professional development activities. START is also willing to work with academic institutions to enable students to undertake our internships for credit. Our internships are unpaid and students must be able to undertake their work hours at START at the University of Maryland College Park, unless stated in the internship description.

Below is a short summary of the opportunities available. Please visit our website for more information and to access the application form: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships. 

Why choose an internship at START?

·         Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.

·         Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.

·         Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.

·         Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.

·         Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.

·         Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.

·         Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.

·         Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.

·         Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).

General requirements

Applicants for all internships must:

·         Have a good academic record.

·         Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.

·         Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.

·         Agree to attend orientation and training.

·         Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:

o   A complete application for the correct semester (available at http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships ),

o   One page resume,

o   Cover letter,

o   Writing sample,

o   Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution.

Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, preferred majors and compulsory meeting times.  For specific requirements and information visit: http://www.start.umd.edu

How to apply

Application deadline Summer 2015:

Priority Date: midnight Sunday March 22^nd (Please note this will be the final deadline for some projects, as noted on our website. All international students must apply by the priority deadline in order to help ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed in time for start of the program.)

Final Deadline: midnight Sunday April 5^th   

Applicants should visit http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for access to the application system and instructions.

For more information about the projects, requirements and for the application form visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships

IRT, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (information session)

Are you interested in Pursuing a Master's of PhD?   There is a summer program in Massachusetts that helps you prepare for Grad school applications, essays, GREs, everything you need to know!

Learn about Graduate School Application Support from  IRT, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers  (not just for teachers!!!!)

Students interested in graduate studies in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education are encouraged to attend.

Information Session- Tuesday, February 3rd
                                4pm-5pm
                               Benjamin Room 0306

For more information contact:
Jessica Bancroft
jbancro1@umd.edu

Fields of Green Internship Fair

Bethesda Green’s Sixth Annual

FIELDS OF GREEN INTERNSHIP FAIR!

Saturday, Jan.  31, 2015

10 AM – 2 PM

4825 Cordell Avenue

Second floor of the Capital One Bank

http://bethesdagreen.org/index.php/fields-of-green-internship-fair/