AASD Winter Classes

Internship at NASA Goddard - DUE FRIDAY

Landsat Communications and Outreach

Description:
Intern will be supporting the Communications and Public Engagement team on the development of outreach activities, web pages, fact sheets, and other communication related materials. All content will be related to Landsat, land imaging, remote sensing, and applications of satellite data.

Computer/Software Skills:
Knowledge of basic communications tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, and google docs is required. Basic understanding of web development tools a plus. Knowledge of design applications such as Adobe Illustrator and / or InDesign a bonus.

Technical Skills:
Applicant must have strong writing skills and knowledge of web design principles. Background in remote sensing and GIS are a bonus.

Other Skills:
Applicant should be able to take on assignments, take self initiative, and work independently. Ability to communicate effectively and work with a team is also essential. Good organizational skills a plus as we are working with a lot of content and need to communicate through a variety of platforms – web, print, social.

Academic Level(s):
College Sophomore;College Junior;College Senior

Major(s):
Communication - Media Studies; Communications - Graphic Communications; Communications - Public Relations / Advertising / Applied Communication; Geospatial Information Sciences, Other Not ListedMission directorate(s) directly benefiting from the tasks involved in this internship:
Science Mission

Spring 2019 deadline: November 5, 2018!

To apply, click here

GEOG498A

GEOG198A/GEOG788X

U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Scholarship

To further the advancement of the geospatial tradecraft, USGIF is dedicated to assist promising students studying GEOINT, geospatial sciences, and related fields. The annual USGIF Scholarship Program recognizes the achievements of graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

USGIF has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships since launching the program in 2004.

https://usgif.org/education/scholarships

If you have any questions, a UMD student has applied and won this scholarship in 2015, and would be happy to discuss with anyone who is interested. Contact Taylor Oshan at toshan@umd.edu

Pre-Law Advising Interviews-- Sign Up Closes Nov. 29

Come to thee UMD Career Center to have an on-campus interviews with law school representatives for the week of December 3-7. These interviews are for students who are applying during this cycle and interested in these specific law schools (UMD, Baltimore, American, Catholic, George Washington, UVA, William & Mary, George Mason, Cardozo, and Fordham).

1.  Interviews are the week of December 3-7, as follows:

Monday 12/3 - American, Fordham, Catholic

Tuesday 12/4 - American, Baltimore, Fordham (morning, if needed), GW

Wednesday 12/5 - Maryland, Balltimore, GW, William and Mary, Cardozo (afternoon, if needed)

Thursday 12/6 - Maryland, Cardozo, Virginia (afternoon, if needed)

Friday 12/7 - Virginia, George Mason

2.  These are intended for students applying to matriculate next fall.  Please, do not register if you are not currently applying.  You'll get your chance later.

3.  You are welcome to sign up for as many as you like, but please only take a spot if you have some legitimate interest in the school.  I do not want you to register for a "practice" interview for a school you don't care about.

4.  I do not "screen" people and decide who gets a spot...first come, first served.  Be reasonable about the schools you are selecting.  If you have questions about whether you are a realistic candidate at a particular school, please ask.

5.  These are 15-30 minute interviews, held in the Career Center.  In the past, they have been very helpful, both for the student and the schools.  They are business formal in attire, but students have not found the meetings to be super-intense.  These are all friends/colleagues of mine, and they realize you are learning about them just as they are learning about you.

6.  To register, login to Careers4Terps, select "Center Events" then "Student Programs" and type in "law school" to the search field, and all available law schools come up.

Then, scroll down through the events and pick the date and time you would like to interview.  You'll be sent an email confirming your RSVP after you select your time.

7.  Please register no later than next Sunday, the 25th.DEADLINE EXTENSION to 11/29 Thursday  This will allow us to adjust schedules for next week, as needed.  Remember, though, first come, first served.

8.  Specifically for UVA, Cardozo, and Fordham - they have been kind enough to offer an extra half-day for us, but I only want to use them if necessary, so if you are interested in those schools, please try to sign up for UVA on Friday, Cardozo on Thursday, and Fordham on Monday.  If you can't, it's OK, but I'm just trying to consolidate the interviews if I can.

Academic Success Guide- Finals Edition

In two weeks, final exams at the University of Maryland will commence for the fall 2018 semester. It has been a trying semester, but it is time to showcase all that you have learned. It is important to study early and often. Studying is a science. Utilize effective, researched strategies and don't forget that studying properly requires planning and dedication. Make a plan now. Preparing early will be one of the best decisions you will make over the next couple of weeks. 

Take a few moments to read through the following Academic Success Guide for tips on how to prepare for final exams, stay healthy, utilize academic support resources, and believe in your own abilities. We are always here to help you succeed!

http://reslife.umd.edu/global/documents/newsletter/academicsuccessguide-finals-edition-fall2018.pdf