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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Terp Farm is hiring!
The Terp Farm team is seeking student staff members for employment on the farm for the 2019 season. The position runs from the beginning of the spring semester through the end of the fall semester. Wages start at $10.25/hr. Housing on the Upper Marlboro Facility may be available, pending AGNR review. The Terp Farm Manager will support the Terp Farm Student Staff by incorporating education and mentorship throughout the workday, as well as opportunities for field trips and workshops, based upon Student Staff interest.
NASA SCaN Intern Project Recruiting Event
The Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) has a pretty active Summer Internship Project (SIP) available to high school seniors, undergrads, and grad students.
The SCaN SIP has more to offer than just engineering or mathematics internships. For example, last summer we had students working at Goddard Space Flight Center with the finance teams, contributing to landsat data/observation projects, creating new web materials, and updating a Goddard Visitor’s Center exhibit.
On November 3rd, a SCaN student intern recruiting event will be held at the Pax River Museum in Lexington Park, MD. The address is:
The event is for high school and college age students. Attached is information as well as a link below for students to go and register to attend.
Applications are taken year-round, but the application deadlines are November 5th for Spring 2019, April 1st for Summer 2019, and July 1st for Fall 2019.
Register here
SCaN Internship Project Information
SIP program at Goddard Space Flight Center Website (includes video featuring interns)
Science Policy Fellowship Applications
Applications for Science Policy Fellowships are now open for 2019-2020 period from multiple professional societies. It is my understanding that most of these fellowship opportunities require citizenship and background check since you will be placed in US congress or federal agencies. But there are some exceptions requiring only that you are legal to work in US.
Here are some fellowship sponsored by the societies within the field of geosciences with links to detailed information,
Make sure to note the requirements and due dates for each separate listing!
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Entrepreneurship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program
Applications for the Fall 2019 class are due November 18, 2018 via hinmanceos.umd.edu/apply
The Hinman CEOs Student Startup Incubator enables undergraduates to develop innovative startup ideas into real companies through an immersive one-year academic and residential* experience.
100+ Startups Launched - $300M+ Investment Raised - $2B+ Total Valuations
The dynamic Hinman CEOs environment is conducive to helping you every day by surrounding you with people who will mentor, inspire, and challenge you to achieve your entrepreneurial goals. You complete one course per semester during your time in the program, typically ENES 460 Fundamentals of Technology Startup Ventures in fall 2019 and ENES462 Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations in spring 2020. You benefit from Hinman CEOs co-working spaces and coaching from Hinman CEOs faculty, staff, and alumni, and compete for exclusive Hinman CEOs seed funding for your startup.
"The Hinman CEOs Program is a great facilitator of ideas. It fosters a professional way of thinking about business, and exposes you to things you wouldn’t otherwise see."
Anthony Casalena, Founder and CEO of Squarespace, Hinman CEOs ‘05
Anthony Casalena, Founder and CEO of Squarespace, Hinman CEOs ‘05
Apply by Now to Join in Fall 2019
Applications are open until November 18, 2018 for entrepreneurially-minded undergraduate students from all academic disciplines. If you are graduating spring 2020 or later, we invite your application.
*Residence within Hinman CEOs South Campus Commons Two housing is recommended, but not required.
START Spring 2019 Internship Deadline Soon!!
The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is accepting applications for the Spring 2019 Internship Program!
START has opportunities for people interested in communications, GIS, Global Terrorism, and much more! Learn more about the different internship tracks here: https://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).
- 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:
- A complete application for the correct semester (available at http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships),
- One page resume,
- Cover letter,
- Writing sample,
- Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution.
How to apply
Final application deadline Spring 2019: Sunday, November 11, 2018; 11:59pm
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