Friday, February 12, 2021

NASA DEVELOP Program Opportunity-Apply by 2/26!

Ever dreamed about working for NASA? Find out more about making it a reality! The NASA DEVELOP program has hired many interns from our department over the years, many of whom have gone on to a long career post graduation.

Good Afternoon,

 

I am writing to inform you about 10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students and recent college graduates as well as transitioning/early career professionals. Please pass this information, along with the attached flyer, to your students and those whom may be interested.

 

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observing fleet of satellites. NASA DEVELOP operates at eleven locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

 

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.

 

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level.

 

 

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The summer position application window will be open online from January 18th through February 26th, with the term starting June 7th and lasting through August 13th. Please note due to the ongoing pandemic, the DEVELOP summer 2021 term will be conducted virtually. As such, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States.

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

 

Nicole Ramberg-Pihl

DEVELOP National Program | GSFC

 


Monday, February 1, 2021

Upcoming GEOG & GIS Career Chats!


 Interested in a career path in the geographical sciences field? RSVP to join: https://fellercenter.umd.edu/bsos-career-chats


  • February 10, 2021 - 4:00 pm
    Dana Kuan, GEOG '98 | Platform Configuration Engineer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: Dana graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 1998 with a BS in Geography with a Specialization in GIS (then known as Cartography). After graduation, she began her career with the Department of Defense.  Later she earned her MS in Information Systems from American University in 2001.  Her current title is Platform Configuration Engineer where she is the Team Lead for the world's largest private ArcGIS Portal instance of any ESRI installation.   
  • February 24, 2021 - 4:30 pm 
    Richard Whitley, GEOG '17 | Geospatial Analyst, Agile Group USA: Richard graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2017 with a degree in Geographical Sciences and a minor in Remote Sensing. 
  • March 24, 2021 - 4:00 pm
    Rachel Moore Marks, GEOG '15
     | GIS Analyst and Ecological Modeler, Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Rachel graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2015 with a degree in Geographical Sciences. 


View all BSOS CAREER CHATS: Interested in learning about a new field or gaining industry specific application tips? Attend this 30-minute session to learn how these alumni made it! The session will be informal and start with a short overview, followed by a Q&A with students. Students will have the option to talk with professionals through the Zoom chat feature or unmute themselves to pose questions. Questions about the Career Chats? Please email mcslone@umd.eduHosted by the Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Advising & Career Planning

Receive up to $15K with a USGIF Scholarship

 

FYI -- our GEOG students have had success with USGIF scholarships in the past! Check it out!


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Scholarship Program
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized and rewarded for academic achievements?
 
USGIF's Scholarship Program annually awards students studying geospatial intelligence and related fields with financial assistance. We offer multiple scholarships at various amounts for high school seniors all the way through the Ph.D. level. 
 
Stu Shea Scholarship applications due: Feb. 26
All other applications due: May 16 
Apply for a Scholarship
Scholarships
Stu Shea USGIF Endowed Scholarship - $15,000
This new scholarship is awarded to one Ph.D. student studying cartography, geography, or imaging science.
 
Ken Miller Scholarship for Advanced Remote Sensing Applications - $10,000
Created in partnership with Riverside Research, this scholarship is awarded annually to one master's student working in or planning to enter the Defense and/or Intelligence workforce.
 
RGi Scholarship for Geospatial & Engineering - $10,000
This scholarship, in partnership with Reinventing Geospatial Inc. (RGi), will be awarded to one undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need and is interested in or studying both the engineering and geospatial disciplines. 
 
USGIF also awards several scholarships at the doctoral, graduate, undergraduate, and graduating high school senior levels. $3,000 is given to doctoral, graduate, and undergraduates, while high school seniors receive $1,000. 
 
Support our Schorlarship Program by donating to the EdGEOcation Giving Campaign. Help us reach our $70,000 goal. Donate today!
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REMINDER! SMAART Seminar Tuesday, February 2 @ 3:30pm


 On Tuesday 2/2 at 3:30 PM Dr. Daoqin Tong of ASU will present on "Distance in spatial analysis: challenges related to spatial data aggregation, scale, and computation.


Full abstract and registration link are available in the attached flyer or the below link: https://bit.ly/385E3KI

Hope to see you there!

PAID Summer NOAA Internships in the Chesapeake Bay

 NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office - Summer 2021 Internships

Each summer, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Chesapeake Research Consortium team up to offer several paid summer internships primarily for college students. In summer 2021, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office will offer six internships covering a range of Chesapeake Bay science, policy and education efforts. Each paid internship will run 12 weeks (mid-May through mid-August). They are intended for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college study. 


Applications are due February 20, 2021.


We invite interested students to learn more about these internship opportunities and how to apply by visiting the NCBO internship webpage.


Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students and colleagues.


Additional Details: 


Below are some brief descriptions of each of the internship programs and corresponding opportunities.


NCBO Supports interns through two different programs, The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring and NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program.


The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring (C-StREAM) Program is for college students who identify as people of color and/or who are first-generation college students. Learn more about the C-StREAM program and application process

We will host two interns through this program in summer 2021. We are still finalizing the position descriptions for these opportunities. The deadline for application will be February 20, 2021. The internship opportunities will focus on:


The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program lets college students work and learn about science, policy, and education programming. Learn more about the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program and application process

We will host four interns through this program in summer 2021. The application deadline is February 20, 2021. Here are the internship opportunities: 

  • Climate Change Indicator Project: Assist with the development of a framework document for climate change indicators that includes conceptual case studies on connecting physical change indicators with impacts to living resources and habitats, as well as potential resilience activities to minimize negative impacts. If in-person, it will be based in Annapolis, Maryland.

  • Data Visualization: Assist with the development of updated capabilities and a data visualization application for the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System. If in-person, it will be based in Annapolis, Maryland.

  • Environmental Literacy: Create educator resources for the Bay Backpack website and help plan and implement trainings for the Environmental Science Training Center, including the Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference. If in-person, it will be based in Oxford, Maryland.

  • Applying Satellite-Derived Data to Coastal Resource Management (in partnership with the NOAA North Atlantic Regional Team): Work with satellite and environmental data science professionals to develop satellite-derived geospatial data products and integrate them with socioeconomic indicators through a coastal knowledge hub. If in-person, it will be based in College Park, Maryland.


In all of our internship programming we are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive science-oriented workforce. We highly encourage applicants from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities.

Contact us with questions on any of these Chesapeake Bay internships.


Bart Merrick
Education Coordinator
NOAA Environmental Science Training Center
Cooperative Oxford Lab
904 South Morris St.
Oxford, MD 21654
Phone: 410-295-3142
Email: bart.merrick@noaa.gov
Web: www.chesapeakebay.noaa.gov


Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program

 Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program

Applications for the Fall 2021 class are due February 7, 2021 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 2021 and ENES462 Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations in spring 2022. 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 Now to Join in Fall 2021

Applications are open until February 7, 2021 for entrepreneurially-minded undergraduate students from all academic disciplines. If you are graduating Spring 2022 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 mtecheducation@umd.edu.

ENSP Annual Symposium (Feb. 5)

 Zoom link:   https://umd.zoom.us/j/5230913474