Graduate Students Opportunities at Texas A&M

The Urban and Sustainability Research Group at Texas A&M University's Department of Geography is looking for MS and PhD students interested in studying urban sustainability. Particularly, graduate students who are interested in human-environment interactions in urban contexts. Ongoing research themes include: Urban land-change analysis and modeling Environmental impacts of urbanization across scales Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus issues in urban and peri-urban areas Exposure and vulnerability of urban areas to natural hazards  In addition to the above research interests, students should have, or be interested in developing: Experience in engaging with social science data and methods  Experience in complex systems analysis (e.g., using system dynamics, agent-based, or spatial statistical modeling) Experience in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis Ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams in a variety of contexts Strong skills in oral and written communication Funding is available for up to four years (through graduate teaching and research assistantships and fellowships) with the potential for additional support thereafter. Interested candidates may contact Burak Güneralp (bguneralp@tamu.edu; Profile on ResearchGate; Profile on Google Scholar) for further inquiries. The application deadline to be given priority in funding for Fall 2018 enrollment is January 31, 2018. To apply to the Texas A&M graduate school directly, go to: admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/apply The admitted students will be affiliated with the Human-Environment Interactions and/or Geographical Information Sciences and Technology (GIST) clusters within the Department. They will also be affiliated with and take advantage of opportunities afforded by the Center for Geospatial Sciences, Applications, and Technology (GEOSAT) (https://geosat.tamu.edu/) at Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the University especially encourages applications from women and minorities

NSF Spatiotemporal Innovation Center Research Assistant

The NSF Spatiotemporal Innovation Center (STC) is looking for 4 - 6 undergraduate research assistants to serve as NSF REU Summer Fellows in 2018. 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). 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., GIS, CS, 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. To know more about the center, please visit http://www.stcenter.net. Please refer to the "Projects" tab on this website for the brief introduction of the undergoing projects. Requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate 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 a conference. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. A complete application includes: A CV One page double spaced statement of interest. Contacts (email and phone #) of two references. Application Deadline: Review of application will begin on March 20, 2018 and end until the position is filled up. Submit your application at: stcenter.net/stc/REU2018 For more information about the NSF REU Fellow Opportunity contact Manzhu Yu (myu7@gmu.edu).

"100 Days Until Graduation" Event for Seniors

What: 100 Days Until Graduation Celebration

When: Thursday, February 15, 2018, 4-6 PM
Where: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland, 7801 Alumni Dr., College Park, MD 20742

Why: A pre-graduation celebration in YOUR honor!

Who: BSOS seniors, alumni and faculty/staff are invited to attend to help us congratulate our seniors on their upcoming achievements.

Click here for more details!

Make sure to RSVP to this event by February 12, 2018!

Apply NOW For BSOS College Scholarships

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current students! We encourage you to apply now for an award for the fall 2018 semester. Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's eligibility criteria. To explore all of our scholarships, and determine which best suit you, please visit this link.

Applications for the fall 2018 semester are due on February 12, 2018 by 9 a.m. Click here to apply.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

The National Garden Fellowship - Applications due Friday

We are happy to announce that the application for the 2017 National Garden Fellowship is now live.

The application and more information can be found here. This 10-week intensive Fellowship is located at the U.S Botanic Garden (USBG) in Washington, DC and is funded through the National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden (NFUSBG). This is an educational Fellowship that works closely with USBG Education Staff to facilitate the Hands on Plants Science (HOPS) summer program. During HOPS the National Garden Fellow learns how to prepare and run sixteen different hands on modules, as the National Garden becomes an outdoor classroom where urban students and teachers dissect flowers, learn how seeds travel, use microscopes, and analyze soil.

Applicants must be at least a rising college senior, preferably with a background in environmental education, plant-science, or horticulture. A $6,000 stipend is provided. This Fellowship is a unique opportunity to work with one of our Nation’s longest operating Botanical Gardens - an urban oasis located right in the heart of Washington, DC. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 2, 2018.

EVENT: Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Online Information Session

TIME: 7 PM EST on Wednesday, Jan 24th

Link: http://ter.ps/geointinfo 

The Center for Geospatial Information Science (CGIS) at the University of Maryland is pleased to present the Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Intelligence (MPS GEOINT). You're invited to join us for an online information session for our master's degree in GEOINT. Reserve your place here today to register for this event.

The MPS GEOINT program provides workforce-focused technical training that gives graduates the skills and expertise to lead new initiatives in the rapidly shifting landscape of GEOINT applications, data collection systems, analytic methods, and mission support. The master's program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, and may be taken fully online or on-site. The MPS GEOINT degree can be completed in as little as 15 months.

At the online information session, we will introduce our master’s program in Geospatial Intelligence, and discuss our unique program format, curriculum, class delivery, and the admissions process. The session will feature a comprehensive presentation, and a question and answer section with us. I hope that you will join us to learn how this master's degree can advance your career in the geospatial industry. 

We are now accepting applications for admission in Spring 2018 (Application deadline: Feb 15, 2018) and Fall 2018. Full details regarding the programs are available at http://ter.ps/geoint or contact us at geog-geoint@umd.edu. Students with no prior GIS experience are welcome to apply. We are happy to discuss admission requirements on an individual basis.

Don't forget to reserve your place today for this upcoming online information session.

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Ruibo Han, PhD
Director of Programs, Center for Geospatial Information Science
Lecturer, Department of Geographical Sciences
University of Maryland
1111B LeFrak Hall
College Park, MD 20742
E-mail: ruibo@umd.edu

Special Course for BSOS Students: Register for BSOS388 Do Good Now

 Innovation & Social Change: Do Good Now

BSOS388B (also offered as PLCY388D and HONR348D)

Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:00-5:30 PM

This course introduces students to the concept of social innovation while exploring the many mechanisms for achieving social impact. It is team-based, highly interactive and dynamic, and provides an opportunity for students to generate solutions to a wide range of problems facing many communities today. The course deepens the students' understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation practices by guiding them through the creation and implementation process as applied to a project idea of their choice. Click here and visit Testudo for more information.