Thursday, March 4, 2021
OMSE'S TUTORING SCHEDULE
BSOS Intern For A Day Lite-Spring 2021 edition!
The University Career Center is excited to share that the list of 270+ professionals for Intern for a Day Lite is now available on go.umd.edu/ifad. Technically 1,100 virtual informational interviews could occur between professionals and students!!! This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you who are just starting to explore career options or who are researching organizations for internship/job options.
Here a several hosts that GIS/GEOGRAPHY Majors may find interesting:
USDA APHIS, Cambridge, MD
Wildlife Services Geographer
Cambridge, MD Eastern
I serve as the Staff Geographer for the Operational Support Staff for USDA Wildlife Services. I assist program leads in creating and maintaining geospatial applications using Esri software and additional GIS technologies. I am also the WS system administrator for the Esri APHIS GIS Portal where I manage user roles and permissions.
NASA, Silver Spring, MD
Physical Research Scientist, Google GSFC Earth Sciences Division
I am a Scientist at NASA studying urbanization from satellite imagery. I have an MA and PhD from UMD Geography. I used to lead the education and public outreach efforts in the earth sciences division at Goddard space flight center so I can talk about careers in stem fields, careers at NASA in earth sciences and a number of other related geosciences fields. Internship opportunities at gsfc etc.
Global Science and Technology, Inc., Greenbelt, MD
Contractor for NASA Senior Support Scientist
My scientific research interests are in landscape ecology and disturbance mapping within the boreal forests of North America. I utilize GIS and Remote Sensing to understand aspects of the disturbance regime, most recently researching the influence of a changing fire frequency on carbon consumption in Alaskan black spruce forests.
In my work for the Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems office at NASA I have moved into support science where I provide various types of support for the Arctic-Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) including geographical and data management, assistance in developing the ABoVE Science Cloud needs and requirements, and even cartographic, GIS, web mapping and data display support. I also support the airborne campaign flights and fly with the NASA aircraft from time to time.
Find my CV here: https://science.gsfc.
Steps to Participate in Intern For a Day, Lite:
Enroll in and complete this 20-minute asynchronous online orientation between Monday, March 1 and Monday, March 22, 2021 to learn about the program and best practices to conduct an informational interview. It is required to complete the orientation in order to have access to the application.
You will receive the Intern for a Day Lite application on Tuesday, March 23 and you will rank the top 8 professionals you're most interested in talking to through an informational interview.
After you submit your application by the deadline of Sunday, March 28, University Career Center staff members will begin matching students with professionals.
You will be notified of your match by early April 2021!
Questions can be directed to ifad@umd.edu. Hosted by the University Career Center.
Graduating Seniors!! Job Opportunity in Southern California (LA County)
Rieley Auger, a recent GEOG alum, wanted to share a job posting for the position that she is currently in at Eden Reforestation Projects. If anyone is interested, please send a resume and cover letter to rieley.auger@gmail.com so she can pass it along directly. It is a well-paying job with great benefits, flexible vacations, and lots of opportunities to travel internationally once that's allowed again. Please contact Rieley directly if you have any questions as well!
Friday, February 12, 2021
New virtual global internship program-Deadline March 1st!
This summer, take advantage of growing virtual connections to gain real-world, professional experience. UMD’s new Virtual Global Internship Program empowers you to collaborate with colleagues across cultures, life experiences and time zones, adding global skills to your resume and earning academic credit from wherever you are.
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Applications for this program are now open!
An Internship Placement to Match your Goals
Whether you are…
Managing social media for a dance company in London that supports people with disabilities
Creating original designs for an Italian company’s global marketing campaign
Or collaborating with a Sydney-based company on diversity workshops to educate students
...this virtual internship will teach you to excel in a global environment with international colleagues.
You will work with UMD’s partner, CAPA, to land an internship placement that directly connects to your interests and career goals with high-profile organizations and businesses in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, and Sydney. Check out sample placements here.
Earning Credit
You will earn three academic credits for ARHU286 or ARHU486. Through a series of activities such as mock interviews, discussions, and workshops, this course will help you translate your internship experience for future employers or graduate schools.
Now accepting applications!
Questions? Contact International Education Advisor, Conrad Zeutenhorst, at czeut@umd.edu
Looking for more information? Attend one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions and hear from one of our representatives at CAPA about this great opportunity.
Virtual Informations Sessions
Tuesday, February 16th: 5:00-5:30pm
Thursday, February 18th: 12:00-12:30pm
Monday, February 22nd: 12:00-12:30pm
Wednesday, February 24th: 5:00-5:30pm
--Conrad ZEUTENHORST
(Pronouns: he/him/his)
International Education Advisor
College of Arts and Humanities and Education Abroad
1120 Francis Scott Key Hall | 1118 H.J. Patterson Hall
College Park MD, 20742
301.405.0596 | czeut@umd.edu
The University of Maryland is open, and your study abroad journey starts here! Schedule a Zoom Appointment with me today!
CHAT WITH THE CHAIR: Wednesday!
Hello GeoTerps!
You're invited to Chat with the Chair - Wednesday, February 17th from 3 - 4 pm via Zoom. What is Chat with the Chair you ask? Well, it's your best opportunity to interact (virtual) face to (virtual) face with Dr. Chris Justice, Chair of the Department of Geographical Sciences, Dr. Tatiana Loboda, Associate Chair, and Dr. Amanda Hoffman-Hall, Undergraduate Director. Whether you've loved your experience here or have some concerns, we want to hear it all!If you have things you'd like to discuss but don't feel comfortable speaking during the meeting - we have an anonymous form where you can submit your thoughts! Visit www.ter.ps/geogchat.Consider this a time to have your concerns HEARD and ADDRESSED by the leadership in our Department. Now is the chance to make your undergraduate experience better! Hope to see you there!---------------------------------------- Amanda Hoffman Hall is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://umd.zoom.us/j/--92639228903 Meeting ID: 926 3922 8903 One tap mobile +13017158592,,92639228903# US (Washington DC) +19294362866,,92639228903# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 926 3922 8903 Find your local number: https://umd.zoom.us/u/ abyRCecEgY Join by SIP 92639228903@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 926 3922 8903 Sincerely,
Dr. Amanda Hoffman-Hall
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Director of Undergraduate Studies
UMD Department of Geographical Sciences
2181M LeFrak Hall | College Park, MD 20742
Advising Hours 301.405.4073
geog-advise@umd.edu
ahall2@umd.edu
#geoterps
Federal and Global Fellows Application Now Open!
UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Apply Now!
Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year certificate program combines a fall 2021 seminar and a spring 2022 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!
Program Perks Include:- Water Security and Global Health Challenges
- Your Choice of Nine Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors)
- Energy and Environmental Policy
- Responses to Global Challenges
- Public Health Policy
- Science Diplomacy
- Political Engagement and Advocacy
- US Diplomacy
- Homeland Security and National Security Policy
- Critical Regions and International Relations
- Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or through your own major.
- Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, National Institutes of Health, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, and many more!
- Year round activities include visits to DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
- Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow
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