Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program - Deadline March 27

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program honors the legacy of Howard Peters "Pete" Rawlings, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 40th district for more than two decades. The Rawlings Program provides students the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Delegate Rawlings and develop as a champion for those marginalized in leadership and decision-making processes. Working with faculty, alumni and local leaders, students will develop the skills and resources to take on leadership roles during the program and beyond, and understand the importance of cultural pluralism and advocacy to elevate unheard voices. The Program combines mentorship, engagements with expert faculty and public leaders, and hands-on experiences working in the community to realize your commitment to develop as an ethical leader. 

The application deadline is March 27th, 2020.  

Link to the application (Now an Eform): https://spp.umd.edu/rawlings

Seeking Paid Project Assistant - Preschool Curriculum

Out 4 Undergrad Fall Conferences

Calling All LGBTQ+ Undergrads!

Our names are Jaime Atilano and Ali Bhatti and we volunteer as Campus Ambassadors for Out for Undergrad, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering high-achieving LGBTQ+ undergraduates to reach their full potential. We have exciting news to share with you: The 2020 O4U Tech, Engineering, and Marketing Conference applications are now live!

O4U started in 2004 and each year, the organization hosts 4 weekend-long conferences (Marketing, Tech, and Engineering) across the nation. At each conference, students learn about bringing their authentic selves to the workplace, network with high caliber employers, discuss with LGBTQ+ leaders who are subject-matter experts in their industries and form lifelong mentor and peer relationships.

We are hosting an online information session on April 5 at 2 p.m. (link). Here is the link for the conference information session: https://meet.google.com/qva-srkm-uwn

If you’re interested in pursuing any type of career-related to business, marketing, communications, engineering, tech or sales, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Not to mention all the mentorship opportunities, authentic programming throughout the weekend, keynotes from industry leaders, and the chance to network with other like-minded LGBTQ+ undergrads across the nation. As many students say, including us, this organization will change your life. 

Application Deadlines (11:59 PM EST):

Round 1: March 29, 2020

Round 2: April 26, 2020

Round 3: May 29, 2020

(You only need to apply for one round)

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at jaime91697@gmail.com or abhatti2@terpmail.umd.edu. You can also reach the O4U Admissions contacts below:

General O4U Admissions: admissions@outforundergrad.org 

O4U Engineering Admissions: O4UEngineeringAdmissions@outforundergrad.org 

O4U Tech Admissions: O4UTechAdmissions@outforundergrad.org 

O4U Marketing Admissions: O4UMarketingAdmissions@outforundergrad.org 

Thank you,

Jaime Atilano and Ali Bhatti

IBM GBS Federal (Consulting) - 2020 Mentorship Program - Deadline March 27

IBM Services – Federal Sector
Early ID Mentorship Program 2020

Are you a current sophomore graduating in December 2021 or May 2022?

IBM Services’ Consulting division is looking for innovative, hardworking individuals for our selective Early ID Mentorship program. Our Global Business Services (GBS) Federal sector has open applications for the 2020 Mentorship Program, and the application closes Friday, March 27th. 

 

The mentoring program is for Sophomores graduating in December 2021 or May 2022, and is a great way to gain exposure into our Consulting division, as well as make experienced, industry connections. This is a great opportunity for those especially looking to intern with IBM GBS Federal in their Junior year (though not guaranteed!). 

 

Simplicity ID: 199611

 

HireSmith: smith-maryland.12twenty.com/job-postings/31999904055844

This six month mentorship program includes one-on-one career coaching with IBM consultants, networking opportunities, exposure to case study projects and private informational sessions about IBM including:

- Introduction to Careers in Consulting
- Educational Workshops and exposure to IBM Technologies

Additionally, participants in this program will have the ability to attend an in-person event in the DC Metro Area and participate in interviews for an internship position!

What can your consulting career look like at IBM after the mentorship program?
The IBM Services Associates Program is our elite leadership development program designed to groom top talent entry-level consultants into tomorrow's leaders. Become a consultant and become a part of something special:
- Be part of a unique and specialized community connected locally with your peers and managers
- Foster your collaboration and teaming skills with globally accessible teams
- Develop a specialized skillset through experiential learning and a tailored education path
- Experience a variety of roles and projects, as well as peer-led initiatives
- Benefit from customized career planning and mentoring

What would a future consulting role in Technology look like at IBM?
- You will help design, develop and integrate solutions using best practice technologies, tools, techniques and products our clients demand today. Client projects could be focused on cybersecurity and biometrics, cloud migration, application development and testing, and enterprise application
development and maintenance.

What would a future consulting role in Data Science look like at IBM?
- You will provide technical and analytical support in order to gain business understanding, prepare data, analyze data, and build and evaluate either predictive (regression or classification) or prescriptive (simulation or optimization) models. Data Scientist consultants at IBM will deploy advanced analytics techniques that are traditionally applied to structured data, as well as Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning techniques for unstructured content, to enable comprehensive cognitive solutions.

What would a future consulting role in Business Transformation look like at IBM?
- You will work at the intersection of technology and traditional business transformation to help your
clients develop new efficiencies. Business transformation consultants develop an understanding of
client processes, goals and objectives to define both the future state and the path to get there. You will
help your clients understand digital and cognitive technologies and the impact that the technologies can have on traditional business processes. Our business transformation consultants work on projects
spanning Supply Chain Management/Internet of Things, Talent & Engagement, Customer Experience & Design, Digital Business Strategy, Program Management, Finance, Blockchain and Salesforce.

What do we look for in an Early ID Mentorship Program Participant?
- A minimum GPA of 3.2
- Interest in IBM’s Federal Sector located in the Washington, DC Metro Area
- Genuine interest in government, our clients, and their industries, and how technology can impact,
support and transform day-to-day business processes
- Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery Libraries, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, C++, Python, Java, and any other Machine Learning languages
- Familiarity with Agile Development, Operating Systems, hypervisors, scripting languages, network
configuration tools, DevOps environments, and the concept of integrated systems management
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility
- Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
- Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based consulting environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals,
strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
- Most jobs within Federal Sector require U.S. citizenship and/or security clearance because of
government requirements. If you are not a U.S. citizen or are unable to obtain security clearance, there may be limited work opportunities for you.

Preferred Degree/Majors:
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information
Systems/Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Finance and Supply Chain Management.

Interested candidates should apply via your school’s career services portal (i.e. Handshake) before Friday, March 13 th , 2020. Selected candidates will participate in virtual interview assessments in late March.

IBM’s Employment Policy:
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Seeking Organizers for Technica, The World’s Largest All-Women and Non-Binary Hackathon, in November 2020

Are you interested in bridging the gender gap in technology? Do you have a passion for promoting diversity and equality? Do you enjoy organizing? If any of these apply to you, then consider organizing for Technica, the world's largest all-female and non-binary hackathon.

Technica is looking for students of all backgrounds to join this year's organizing team. Technica will be taking place in November 2020, and we need organizers to prepare all year for the event. We have roles in Marketing, Design, Finance, Event Operations, Tech, and more! Our application is now open at ter.ps/techorg2020 until March 26th at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are looking forward to reading your applications!

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SLAO Internship and Paid Student Advocate Position for Fall 2020

The Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office will begin the selection process for our Internship and Paid Student Advocate position for the Fall 2020. The application will be available 3/14 on our website at legalaid.umd.edu

Gender, Culture, and Health Lab Seeks Undergrad Research Assts

The Gender, Culture, and Health Lab is seeking conscientious, detail-oriented undergraduate research assistants who can dedicate at least 3 hours per week to help with studies related to gender and health outcomes across diverse populations, starting in the Summer or Fall 2020 semester. RAs will be responsible for collecting and managing data, recruiting and running participants, and assisting with other laboratory tasks. Projects will focus on how gender norms (e.g., masculinity and femininity) affect mental health outcomes, especially related to alcohol and substance abuse, disordered eating, and sexual assault and violence. Research findings will be used to better understand the intersections of gender and health and to create interventions to improve health outcomes. RAs would be welcome to join biweekly lab meetings that discuss professional development, issues in counseling/clinical psychology, and other ongoing projects in the lab. In future semesters, RAs would also have the opportunity to conduct independent research related to gender and health or other topics in counseling/clinical psychology. Depending on skill-level and interest, RAs may have the opportunity to present posters or participate in papers for publication. A psychology major is not required. Students of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and identities are actively encouraged to apply. Students who are rising sophomores are also especially encouraged to apply. Students selected to work as RAs can potentially earn research credit. If interested, please contact Thomas Le ASAP  at tple@terpmail.umd.edu to request an application and return it by Friday, March 27 at 5pm.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY - Wednesday, April 22 - REGISTRATION OPEN!

Have you been involved in research as an undergraduate, either as an individual or as part of a team, at Maryland or beyond? Would you like the opportunity to present your work in poster-format at Maryland¹s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments?

Then present your research at Undergraduate Research Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020! 

Click here for URD online information and the URD registration form!

Deadline to submit your proposal: Monday, April 13, 2020

Submitting a poster proposal is free and easy - just use the online registration system on the MCUR website at http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-ugresearchday.html -  the deadline to submit your proposal is Monday, April 13 but we strongly encourage you to submit early. We look forward to learning about your work!

Undergraduate Research Day 2020 takes place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union from 1 to 4 pm on April 22 with poster set-up beginning at 11:30 am. You can be present part or all of the time. All majors and fields of research ­ including creative and performing arts ­ are welcome!

If you have questions, please contact us at ugresearch@umd.edu

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 314-9458
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 314-9458
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

Career Fair - March 11

The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) at UMD is hosting a career fair next Wednesday, March 11th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m EST, in the in the Clark Hall building, Forum room 1101 . Attending the career fair is free!!

Bring your resume and benefit from this great networking opportunity with CEEE sponsors. Food and refreshments will be provided!!

 

See the flyer attached for additional details. For any questions please contact Ms. Nicole Kirkner (nekirk@umd.edu).

Student Research Technician

Location: College Park, MD
Department: Entomology
Supervisor: Dr. Kelly Hamby

Position Description: The Hamby Lab in the Department of Entomology is hiring 2-3 student
research technicians for spring/summer 2020. The Hamby lab performs basic and applied
research in sustainable agriculture, working in multiple Mid-Atlantic agroecosystems with
topics that include integrated pest management, invasive species, and insect-microorganism
interactions (for more information, please visit our website).

Tasks will include a mixture of field work and lab work, with specific duties determined based
on applicant experience and interest. Field work will be conducted at various sites across
Maryland, including both university research stations and commercial farms. The successful
applicant will be responsible for assisting with planting and maintaining experimental plots,
conducting laboratory assays, culturing and identifying microorganisms, and assisting with data
collection for both field and laboratory assays. In addition, the technician will assist with
general laboratory maintenance. Technicians will work cooperatively with other lab members,
and all training and transportation to off-campus sites will be provided. There will be
opportunities to learn microbiology and molecular biology techniques (e.g., sterile culturing of
microbes, PCR, etc.) if interest is shown. Positions will be part-time work during the academic
year and dependent on performance, interest, and availability can become full-time in the
summer.

Primary Responsibilities: These include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) Planting, maintaining, and sampling research plots including field corn and
raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry plantings.
2) Conducting laboratory assays to study yeast and fungal associations with fruit
flies in raspberry fruit.
3) Maintenance of insect colonies including aphids, lady beetles, and Dectes stem
borers.
4) Data entry and summarization according to standard laboratory protocols.
Note: Additional responsibilities may vary depending on individual interests and as
research emphasis changes in each laboratory.

Requirements: Must be 18 years or older and a current student at the University of Maryland. A
current Maryland driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. Background in biology
or other life sciences, and experience in entomology, agriculture, or molecular biology is
preferred but not necessary. Candidates should demonstrate an enthusiasm for working both
outdoors and in a sterile lab environment. The applicant must also be capable of driving a large
work vehicle and be physically able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with: 1) Agricultural
experience, 2) Previous experience/employment in an academic laboratory environment, and 3)
fungal culturing experience.

Closing Date. Review of applications will begin on March 20th, and will remain open until the
positions are filled.

Applications. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of 3
references to Torsten Schoneberg (torschon@umd.edu), Rachel Sanford (sanfordr@umd.edu),
Maria Cramer (mec@umd.edu), and Maggie Lewis (mtlewis@umd.edu).

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal
employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because
of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or
national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender
identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Law and Society minor applications open

The Law and Society minor is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 cohort. We will be accepting applications from all students. We will consider applications that don't quite meet the minimum requirements on a case by case basis. 

Students should apply online at  https://mlaw.umd.edu/landingtopic/law-and-society-minor .  

Applications are considered on a rolling basis but the next priority deadline is March 30.

Federal and Global Fellows Application: Second Priority Deadline!

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 2020 seminar and a spring 2021 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:

·         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)

- Political Engagement and Advocacy

- Water Security and Global Health Challenges

- Critical Regions and International Relations

- Homeland Security and National Security Policy

- Energy and Environmental Policy

- US Diplomacy

- Responses to Global Challenges

- Public Health Policy

- Science Diplomacy

·  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 Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Chemonics, World Resources Institute, Department of State, embassies, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, Aerospace Industries Association, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Congressional offices, Environmental Law Institute, 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

Application Link: Online Application

Second Priority Deadline: March 23, 2020

For more information, visit our Fellows websites: 

http://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and http://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

Federal and Global Fellows Program: Alumni Careers Information Session, Monday 3/9 2407 Marie Mount Hall

The Federal and Global Fellows Programs will be hosting a panel of amazing program alumni who are currently working at: World Bank, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), and the National Defense University.

They will share their career paths, internships, scholarships, life experiences, and best tips for ongoing success--no matter what your passions.  Ask any questions you like--they are all honest brokers who wish to help you!  

Date: Monday, 9th March 2020
Time: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Location: Federal and Global Fellows Office, 2407 Marie Mount Hall (2nd Floor)
RSVP here (for headcount - pizza will be served!)

Panelists include:

- Erin Hylton (Federal Fellows 2011): Program Analyst, Water Global Practice, World Bank
B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering (UMD), M.S. Hydrology and Sustainable Development (Imperial College, London), M.S. Water Science, Policy and Management (Oxford); Boren Scholarship (Brazil), Udall (Denmark); Internship: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

- Laura Garvie (Global Fellows 2015): Program Specialist, National Defense University (NDU)
B.S. Geographical Science (UMD), M.S. International Security (Sciences Po, Paris); Boren Scholarship (Indonesia); Internships: U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Institute (FSI), US Mission to UNESCO (Paris)

- Adwoa Boateng (Global Fellows 2016): Program Analyst, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)
B.S. Economics and B.A. Government and Politics; Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA at Princeton); Internship: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs

- Sofia Alsamadi (Global Fellows 2016): Regional Affairs Specialist (Middle East, Africa, and South Asia Team), Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
B.A. Government and Politics; Boren Scholarship (Jordan); Internships: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Political-Military Affairs of Iraq, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

- Jerry Mi (Federal Fellows 2018): Research Assistant, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
B.S. Biological Sciences (Microbiology); Internships: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Office of Research and Evaluation  

Warm regards,

The Federal and Global Fellows Office

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Federal Fellows Program

Global Fellows in Washington, DC Program
University of Maryland
2407 Marie Mount Hall | College Park, MD 20742
tel 301.314.0261
www.globalfellowsdc.umd.edu | www.federalfellows.umd.edu

Energy Engineering Career Fair at UMD! March 11

The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) at UMD is hosting a career fair next Wednesday, March 11th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m EST, in the in the Clark Hall building, Forum room 1101 . Attending the career fair is free!!

Bring your resume and benefit from this great networking opportunity with CEEE sponsors. Food and refreshments will be provided!!

Smith Students- Apply to DSAC!

Interested in the Dean's Student Advisory Council? If you are a Smith student, applications ARE OPEN! Apply at

go.umd.edu/dsacapplication and you can visit smithdsac.com for more information. 

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Membership Acceptance Deadline April 24

The deadline for accepting your invitation to membership for Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society is April 24, at 11:59 PM. ALD is an invite-only honor society that extends membership to students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher during their first semester at Maryland. If you have any questions, please contact your VP of Membership, Morgan Grizzle, at maryland.ald.membership@gmail.com.

oSTEM is holding a LGBTQ Professionals in STEM Panel this Thursday 3/5 at 8 in the Margaret Brent room of STAMP. It is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about how identity can affect your professional career.

Seeking Organizers for Technica, The World’s Largest All-Women and Non-Binary Hackathon - Organizer Interest Mtg March 10

Are you interested in bridging the gender gap in technology? Do you have a passion for promoting diversity and equality? Do you enjoy organizing? If any of these apply to you, then consider organizing Technica, the world's largest all-female and non binary hackathon. 

Technica is looking for students of all backgrounds to join our organizing team. We have roles in Marketing, Finance, Event Operations, Tech, and more! If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved and the role you could play, please join us for our Organizer Interest Meeting on March 10 at 6-7PM in IRB 0324. Hope to see you there!

If you are unable to make it to the interest meeting, please fill out this short Google Form to stay updated on our application: https://go.umd.edu/OrganizeTechnica.

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CIA Careers Information Session - Thursday (March 5th, 12pm), 2407 Marie Mount Hall

Dear Honors Students,

We are excited to announce that the Federal and Global Fellows Programs be hosting CIA Career Information Session in our office suite next week.  The session will be conducted by an experienced CIA Recruiter.

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Event: CIA Career Information Session

Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (including Q&A and one-on-one talking with recruiter!)
Location: Federal and Global Fellows Office, 2407 Marie Mount Hall

Featuring CIA Recruiter!

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The presenter will be sharing tips about characteristics they seek, the application process, and what it is like to work for the Agency. Get an insider view!  

Please  RSVP here

Audience: All years, ALL majors, are welcome!  And if you are a sophomore, this is a great time to think about the process of applying to the CIA (and possible fellowships along the way)!

The CIA is the premier agency responsible for providing global intelligence on the ever-changing political, social, economic, technological and military environment. They preempt threats and further US national security objectives by collecting intelligence that matters, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting effective covert  operations, and safeguarding the secrets that help keep our Nation safe. The agency hires individuals from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds to serve in roles both in the US and overseas.
Please note that only US Citizens are eligible to pursue employment in the intelligence community.

Sincerely,

Federal Fellows and Global Fellows Programs

University of Maryland
2407 Marie Mount Hall | College Park, MD 20742
tel 301.314.0261
www.globalfellowsdc.umd.edu | www.federalfellows.umd.edu