SERC REU Internship for Summer 2019 due Feb 15

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center’s professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.

SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.We are now the third longest running REU site in the country.

How to Apply

Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)  

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th

For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx

Or email: SERCintern@si.edu

AGU Internship

Talent Pool Internship - Winter
Job Description

Title: Talent Pool Internship - Winter 2019
Position Type: Two Full-Time Paid Internship (3 months)
Location: Washington, Dc

What we do and offer our team
AGU is home to more than 60,000 scientists from 139 countries. As the Talent Pool Intern, you will be part of a dynamic association of Earth and space scientists who advance research, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate the importance and impact of science to society. AGU offers our employees exciting opportunities through top-ranked scientific journals, scientific meetings and conferences, and other educational and scientific programs, to present and publish research, gain leadership experience, mentor, and freely exchange knowledge.

AGU's Workplace ValuesWe believe in accountability and ownership of work, by taking responsibility for decisions and results. We believe in member and customer service, and that they come first through providing high quality service.

We believe in excellence and giving it our all, through striving to be outstanding. We believe in integrity by doing the right thing, we achieve this by being honest and fair.

Our teams believe that with teamwork together we achieve more, we achieve this through collaboration. We believe in respect, that you earn it and give it, by open communication and collaboration.

What the Talent Pool Intern doesThe Talent Pool team (part of the Affiliation & Engagement group) manages programs related to education, student programs, and career services. AGU's Talent Pool team works to build the next generation of Earth and space scientists while also increasing our understanding of the barriers to gender and ethnic diversity and involvement within these scientific fields.
The Talent Pool Intern will work closely with the Director for Talent Pool, the Higher Education Manager, and the Student and Diversity Program Manager and other AGU staff.

* Data entry and analysis of Talent Pool programs, including the Virtual Poster Showcase, student travel and research grants, and programs associated with AGU conferences.

* Tasks will include quality control of the data as well as database management. Ability to apply basic statistical analysis and present data to internal staff is also expected.

* The internship provides an opportunity to learn some of the behind-the-scenes processes of planning events at large scientific conferences, communicate to the membership via monthly newsletters, and gain knowledge about current science education, diversity, and career issues along with program management experience.

What the Talent Pool Intern brings to the team* Undergraduate student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate. Preferred majors include Earth or space sciences or an allied physical or natural science.
* Must be well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience, poise, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with AGU staff, volunteers, and members is also required.
* Must be willing to relocate to Washington DC area for the internship at own expense.
* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Office, Excel), internet browsers, and web search engines. Experience using WordPress is a plus. Mastery in using Excel and knowledge of basic statistical methods is a plus. In-house training will be provided on using the AGU membership database and sending newsletters.

To Apply:For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to
https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=350

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

AGU proudly offers a casual work environment, excellent compensation, generous work-life opportunities, and an outstanding benefits package.

AGU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Geography Club Events

If you want to take a break from classes, but still hang out with your classmates, come to Geography Club! We are having a Geography Trivia and Games Night on Wednesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in 1220 LeFrak Hall. Pizza will be provided! 

In general, events will be held every other Wednesday at 6 PM and on some Saturdays. These events will include more trivia nights, study sessions, peer advising, mapathons, and hikes! Be sure to check out our schedule that is attached to this email!

We look forward to seeing you this semester!

Geography Club

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing

Attention creative writers! Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? If so, submit your application today.

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of UMD professor, Judith Freidenberg, which provides two prizes, $600 for first prize and $300 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit http://ter.ps/sebastian. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Kilberg, BSOS Alumni and Donor Relations at 301.405.2998 or jkilberg@umd.edu.

World Water Day Celebration

Save the Date

Please Join Us on March 21, 2019!

In honor of World Water Day, The Aspen Institute, Global Water Challenge and partners are hosting a Call to Action focused on supporting women through water access.

Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State at the George C. Marshall Center from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, this event will convene key stakeholders around the critical intersection of water and women's empowerment. Together, we will raise awareness around water- and gender-related issues, highlight programs that are supporting women through water, inspire connections to enhance ongoing work, and identify new opportunities for collaboration in the space.

Join us to hear from leading government, corporate and civil society champions on these goals to empower women through water.

Registration and additional details to follow in the coming weeks.

For additional information, please contact John Hogan (John.Hogan@AspenInstitute.org) and Anna Giorgi (Anna.Giorgi@Aspeninstitute.org)

For underwriter inquiries, please contact Deb Cunningham (Deb.Cunningham@Aspeninstitute.org)

Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program

Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program

Applications for the Fall 2019 class are due February 10, 2019 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

Apply by Now to Join in Fall 2019

Applications are open until February 10, 2019  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.

To learn more, visit http://hinmanceos.umd.edu/apply or email mtecheduation@umd.edu.

Chesapeake Conservation Corps Jobs

For recent and upcoming grads!

The Chesapeake Conservation Corps is hiring new Members!!  The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing 35-40 Corps Members with nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the region to work fulltime for a stipend-support year of service ($18,500) beginning on August 20, 2019.  

The deadline to apply to become a member is March 14^th:

https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-conservation-corps/prospective/

Interested?  Contact Allison below!