Study Abroad Summer and Fall 2016

Study Abroad 101 - remaining dates, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/7

Diverse Terps Abroad: Student Panel & Discussion - 12/3 5:00 - 6:15

An event made possible by a Rise Above grant from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Diverse Terps Abroad student panel & discussion will center around the conversation about how identity impacts a study abroad experience. Study Abroad alumni will share how their unique experiences around race, first generation status, sexual orientation, and disability influenced their time abroad. There will also be an interactive discussion following the panel to allow attendees the chance to reflect on their own identities in an international context.

Summer 2016 Internships at the Department of Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Summer Research Opportunities

Now accepting applications for TWO 2016 Summer Programs

U.S. citizenship required

Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions

This 10-week program offers the opportunity to enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. Faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students, will engage in research that provides opportunities to help advance the DHS Areas of Research and strengthen the talent pool of scientists and engineers.  Selected participants will conduct collaborative research of mutual interest to the Team, the DHS Centers of Excellence and DHS. 

Benefits Include:

Faculty:  $1,200 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Graduate Students:  $700 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Undergraduate Students:  $600 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Some participants may be eligible for a housing allowance. Faculty are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding at the end of their appointment.

Research experiences are offered at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers).

How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1503

Detailed information can be found at

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/index.html

DHS HS-STEM 2016 Summer Internship Program

The Department of Homeland Security sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines.  The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals.

Graduate Students receive a $700 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Undergraduate Students receive a $600 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and many more.

10-week research experiences are offered at:  Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ● National Security Technologies ● National Urban Security Technology Laboratory ● Naval Research Laboratory ● Transportation Security Laboratory ● DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia

How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1468

Detailed information about the internships can be found at

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/

Geography Club Meeting tonight at 4PM!

Message from the Geography Club:

Don't forget that we're meeting at 4pm TONIGHT in LeFrak 1136 to contribute to the Missing Maps project in honor of GIS Day 2015! 

Here's some more information about the project: 

http://www.geog.umd.edu/event/umd-and-geog-contribute-missing-maps-project

Also, as a reminder: Please RSVP for hiking this weekend! We're going to Great Falls on Saturday, and we need an accurate headcount for transportation purposes :)

GOEG Seminar Series: Dr. Miguel Roman (NASA)

THE UNIVERSITY OF  MARYLAND

Department of Geographical Sciences’ Seminar Series, Fall 2015

Thursday, November 19, 2015

3:30 — 5:00 p.m.,  1124 LeFrak Hall

A new generation of satellite instruments, represented by the Suomi National Polar-Orbiting Partnership (Suomi-NPP) Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), offer global measurements of nocturnal visible and near-infrared light suitable for urban science research. While many promising urban-focused applications have been developed using nighttime satellite imagery, most studies have been limited by the quality of the captured imagery and the retrieval methods used in heritage products. Instead, science- quality products that are both global in extent and local in resolution were needed to dynamically monitor human settlements worldwide. Since the first-light images from the VIIRS were received in January 2012, our team has worked on maximizing the capabilities of these low-light measurements to generate a wealth of new information useful for understanding urbanization processes, urban functions and the vulnerabil- ity of urban areas to climate hazards. Our team has demonstrated that tracking VIIRS nighttime measure- ments can provide valuable information about the character of the human activities and behaviors that shape energy consumption and vulnerability. VIIRS measurements provide insight into the social, eco- nomic, and cultural activities that shape energy and infrastructure use.

Road Trips to the Real World-Winter Break Employers site visits!

SITE VISIT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DEC 4, 2015. CLICK ON THE SITE VISITS LISTED BELOW FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION.   Who: Students with an interest in exploring career field opportunities. This is a great opportunity for UMD  undergraduate students to learn firsthand about a career field, network with employees, and explore internship and job opportunities. At each site you will get an in depth look at how the business operates and see firsthand the potential jobs that are out there. What:  What*******There is a $10 fee per site visit, with a maximum of 5 site visits per student.  Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements.**    Click on the company below for site visit information. Registration deadline is Dec 4, 2015. Site Visit Date    Time    Location Sun Life Financial Tuesday Jan. 5, 2016 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wellesley, MA General Dynamics IT Tuesday Jan. 5, 2016 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Towson, MD PLS Logistics Services Wednesday Jan. 6, 2016 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cranberry Twp, PA FedBid, Inc Wednesday Jan. 6, 2016 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Vienna, VA Travelers Insurance Thursday Jan. 7, 2016 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Morristown, NJ New England Aquarium Thursday Jan. 7, 2016 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Boston, MA Verizon Thursday Jan. 7, 2016 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Orangeburg, NJ  CVS Health Friday Jan. 8, 2016 10:00 am - 11:30 am Woonsocket, RI CubeSmart Friday Jan. 8, 2016 10:00 am - 11:00 am Malvern, PA HBO Friday Jan. 8, 2016 10:00 am -  11:30 am New York, NY Boston Children's Hospital Friday Jan. 8, 2016 9:00 am - 11:30 am Boston, MA  Gorton's  Friday Jan. 8, 2015 9:00 am - 11:00 am Gloucester, MA  Bancroft  Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cherry Hill, NJ Fidelity Investments  Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Smithfield, RI Independence Blue Cross  Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Philadelphia, PA  Talbots Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Hingham, MA Allen & Gerritsen Wednesday Jan. 13, 2016  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Philadelphia, PA City Year Washington D.C.  Wednesday Jan. 13, 2016 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Washington D.C.  QVC Thursday Jan. 14, 2016 TBD  West Chester, PA  Boston Ballet  Thursday Jan. 14, 2016 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Boston, MA Eastern Bank  Thursday Jan. 14, 2016 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Lynn, MA Arbella Insurance Group Thursday Jan. 14, 2016 9:30 am - 11:30 am Quincy, MA PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Thursday Jan. 14, 2016 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm New York, NY

Important Information:

·         Be sure to review How to Make the Most of Your Trip in the drop down menu at the top of the page for program policies and tips.

·         Refunds of the $10 attendance fee will only be offered if the sponsoring organization cancels the visit. There will be no refunds for transportation expenses.

·         Once a deadline has been established, registrations will no longer be considered for the program.

·         Only students of member schools allowed- all UMD undergraduate students are encouraged to RSVP early as spots will fill up

A Program for Young Professionals

Advance Your Career with the  Young Professionals Network
Esri has a special community just for young professionals and those new to GIS --The Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN). This group offers training, networking, and career advancement opportunities throughout the year. Join us for the next YPN events, to be held at the 2016 Esri Federal GIS Conference. We're planning special activities for YPN members including workshops and lunch with Esri thought leaders. When & Where Young Professionals Network @ FedGIS February 24-25, 2016 Register Today

Intern Position available at Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away.

Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and we move America’s workforce toward the future. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority and the success of our railroad is the result of our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Route Forecast Models Manager, this position will develop the Service Planning & Costing Department's geodatabase of train financial and performance data and design Geographic Information System (GIS based analysis tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Organize and perform quality control reviews of existing Amtrak data sources to build into Service Planning & Costing's geodatabase.
•Develop GIS based comparative route financial and performance analytical models and reports for both internal Amtrak and state funding agency purposes.
•Assist the Route Forecast Models Manager in building the base year data set for the annual update of the Route Forecast Model.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
•Demonstratred ability working independently on a specific project.
•Demonstrated skills using PC-based spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel, Access); Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
•Some experience with geographic information systems.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
•Some experience using ESRI ArcGIS geographic information system.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pursuing a college degree (Senior or Junior status) with a concentration in Geography/Geographic Information Systems or Computer Science course of study and strong research and writing capabilities.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requisition ID:17821
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia
Job Family/Function:Finance
Relocation Offered:No
Education Requirements:High School/GED
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Employment Experience Requirements:Under 1 year of experience

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family, and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

We proudly support and encourage U.S. Veterans to apply for Amtrak job opportunities.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.  Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.