Friday, August 31, 2018
Maryland Sierra Club seeking Fall 2018 Interns
As a grassroots environmental nonprofit, the Maryland Sierra Club offers many internship opportunities for those passionate about advocating for a safer, healthier planet. At our office conveniently located on Route 1, students can take advantage of diverse openings in office management & administration, outdoor education, political environmental advocacy, communications & marketing, web design, community organizing, event planning, and policy research.
Our interns become part of the office team and are essential to accomplishing many of the Chapter’s environmental conservation goals. Working side by side with staff and lead volunteers, interns get the opportunity to see how a grassroots nonprofit works, gain valuable real world experience, and become the next generation of activist leaders.
For Fall 2018, we have the following internships available:
- Administrative Assistant
Chapter Coordinator - Clean Energy
- Beyond Natural Gas Organizing (Western Maryland only)
- Communications / Web Media
- Conservation Outings
- Invasive Plant Removal / Stewardship Field
- Transportation Organizing
- Political
For more information, internship descriptions, and how to arrange college credit, please visit:
To apply:
- Send a cover letter, resume, and a two-page writing sample to internships@mdsierra.org. Please have your name on each document title.
U. of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine combined VMD-PhD program
Who knows what today's research could do for future generations? Find out more by visiting www.PennVetPhD.org
UMD Ethics Bowl Team 2018!
Please consider becoming a member of the Ethics Bowl Team:
Members of the Ethics Bowl Team prepare and present arguments based on contemporary moral questions at intercollegiate debates; last year, for instance, we tackled the rights of transgender individuals competing in the Olympics and the War on Fake News.
If you are interested in debate and discussing complex moral issues such as these, email umdethicsbowl@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Goldwater Scholarship in Sciences, Math, and Engineering - Info Sessions 9/4 - 9/7
From the National Scholarships Office - www.scholarships.umd.edu
Are you a Sophomore or Junior thinking seriously about graduate study and a research career in science, math or engineering? Attend an info session to learn about the Goldwater Scholarships, the nation's most prestigious undergraduate awards for students in science, math or engineering!!!
**Over the past four years, Maryland leads the nation in Goldwater Scholarships (tied with Stanford)** Congratulations to Maryland's 2018 Goldwater Scholars: Paul Neves, Lillian Sun, Tanay Wakhare and Eric Wang
The National Scholarships Office is holding information sessions about the Goldwater Scholarship – Attend a session to learn more! (Please note: eligibility is limited to US Citizens and Permanent Residents; a minimum GPA of 3.85 or higher is recommended. Candidates must be sophomores or juniors in Fall 2018.)
Tuesday, September 4 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Tuesday, September 4 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Wednesday, September 5 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Thursday, September 6 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Friday, September 7 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Friday, September 7 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Sessions will take around 30 minutes. Space is limited, so please let us know by email to goldwater@umd.edu which session you plan to attend. If these times are not possible for you but you are interested in learning more, please let us know by writing to the same address.
The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship will be Monday, November 19, 2018. For more information, read the description below and contact us at goldwater@umd.edu
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
rush Phi Delta Epsilon international medical fraternity
We want you to rush Phi Delta Epsilon! PhiDE is an international medical fraternity with a premedical chapter here at UMD. Our fraternity was founded in 1904 under the guiding principles of Philanthropy, Deity, and Equity. We are a co-ed, professional fraternity, and there are over eighty active chapters around the country with 30,000 members worldwide in 7 different countries. Our members have an overall average of 92% acceptance rate into medical school.
The time has come for us to recruit for our Epsilon class and we have planned a week of awesome events for you to take part in! If you have any questions about recruitment please contact Dominic Smith-DiLeo at phideumd@gmail.com! We look forward to meeting you! Below is the schedule of rush week events.
7:30 PM Wednesday 8/29 and 9/5: Information Sessions (JMZ 0220)
7:00 - 9:00PM Wednesday, 9/12: Meet the Fraters (JMZ 0220)
7:00 - 9:00PM Thursday, 9/13: Trivia Night (JMZ 0220)
11:59PM Thursday, 9/13: Application Due
6:00 - 8:00PM Friday, 9/14: Speed Dating (JMZ 0220)
7:00 - 9:00PM Monday, 9/17: Invite Only Event (JMZ 0220)
Tuesday, 9/18 & Wednesday, 9/19: Interviews
6:30 PM Friday, 9/21: Bid Day
You must attend 2 out of the first 3 events, as well as fill out an application at http://ter.ps/fall18app by
paid undergraduate research opportunity
We are looking for an under-graduate research assistant for the Fall/Spring semester. The RAs primary responsibilities will be to assist with an on-going clinical trial research program at the University of Maryland Methadone Treatment Program Center, in Baltimore. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting the Principle Investigator and the Research Coordinator with the required duties for all aspects of back-end data organization and regulatory (IRB) affairs, including but not limited to: helping maintain a database, creating data collection instruments in RedCAP, ensuring compliance in accordance with UMB IRB standards, and assessing IRB protocol modifications. Additionally, this person will assist in data collection by directly interacting with patients enrolled in the study. The candidate’s assistance may also be solicited for other new research programs in the clinic. It is anticipated that this person will be called on an as-needed basis for a minimum of 12-15 hours of duty per week.
Please email Thomas Cole with cover letter, resume/CV, current course schedule, and an unofficial transcript atthcole@som.umaryland.edu by September 21st 2018.
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
31 July 2018
Position: Undergraduate Internship Opportunity – Fall 2018
Title: Research Assistant
31 July 2018
Position: Undergraduate Internship Opportunity – Fall 2018
Title: Research Assistant
Duties: The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist with an on-going clinical trial research program at the University of Maryland Methadone Treatment Program Center, in Baltimore. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting the Principle Investigator and the Research Coordinator with the required duties for all aspects of back-end data organization and regulatory (IRB) affairs, including but not limited to: helping maintain a database, creating data collection instruments inRedCAP, ensuring compliance in accordance with UMB IRB standards,
and assessing IRB protocol modifications. Additionally, this person will assist in data collection by directly interacting with patients enrolled in the study. Candidate’s assistance may also be solicited for other new research programs in the clinic. It is anticipated that this person will be called on an as-needed basis for a minimum of 12-15 hours of duty per week.
Qualifications: GPA Requirement: 3.0 minimum. Prior research experience is preferable, but not required. This candidate must have strong attention to detail. Preference given to candidates who are able to commit to working with the program for a year or more.
Preferred skills (not required): Interest in clinical translational research and substance use treatment; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or SPSS; able to interact with patients in a sensitive, culturally-relevant manner.
To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, a current course schedule, and a recent (unofficial) school transcript to:
and assessing IRB protocol modifications. Additionally, this person will assist in data collection by directly interacting with patients enrolled in the study. Candidate’s assistance may also be solicited for other new research programs in the clinic. It is anticipated that this person will be called on an as-needed basis for a minimum of 12-15 hours of duty per week.
Qualifications: GPA Requirement: 3.0 minimum. Prior research experience is preferable, but not required. This candidate must have strong attention to detail. Preference given to candidates who are able to commit to working with the program for a year or more.
Preferred skills (not required): Interest in clinical translational research and substance use treatment; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or SPSS; able to interact with patients in a sensitive, culturally-relevant manner.
To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, a current course schedule, and a recent (unofficial) school transcript to:
Thomas Cole, MA
Research Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
443-462-3400
Thcole@som.umaryland.edu
Gamer Symphony Orchestra Fall Welcome - 9/2
Host: Gamer Symphony Orchestra at the University of Maryland
When: Sunday, September 2nd 4:00 – 7:30pm
Where: Benjamin Banneker Room, Stamp Student Union
Welcome, UMD Class of 2022! Are you looking for a non-major orchestra to perform with
during your time in college?
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is the first college orchestra dedicated to performing
exclusively orchestral arrangements of video game music. We have performed to packed houses
in The Clarice's Dekelboum Hall, worked with award-winning industry composers and recently
played a special performance at the Kennedy Center! Our Fall Welcome event is for returning
members as well anyone who is interested in attending. If you are interested in joining our
orchestra or choir this semester, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the GSO and
have fun! The event will be on Sunday, September 2nd from 4:00 to 7:30pm in the Benjamin
Banneker room (second floor) at the Stamp Student Union.
When: Sunday, September 2nd 4:00 – 7:30pm
Where: Benjamin Banneker Room, Stamp Student Union
Welcome, UMD Class of 2022! Are you looking for a non-major orchestra to perform with
during your time in college?
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is the first college orchestra dedicated to performing
exclusively orchestral arrangements of video game music. We have performed to packed houses
in The Clarice's Dekelboum Hall, worked with award-winning industry composers and recently
played a special performance at the Kennedy Center! Our Fall Welcome event is for returning
members as well anyone who is interested in attending. If you are interested in joining our
orchestra or choir this semester, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the GSO and
have fun! The event will be on Sunday, September 2nd from 4:00 to 7:30pm in the Benjamin
Banneker room (second floor) at the Stamp Student Union.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
UMCP chapter of the Society For Biomaterials Meeting 9/4
Are you interested in fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering, immune engineering, drug delivery, or nanomaterials? Then you should join the UMCP chapter of the Society For Biomaterials! We are committed to networking with employers in academia, industry, and the government. If you want to learn more, please come to the general body meeting on Tuesday, September 4th, from 8 pm to 9 pm in the Pepco Room (KEB1105). Don't forget to RSVP so we can serve enough free pizza and refreshments for everyone. We hope to see you there!
Gilman Scholarship Info Sessions & Student Panel - 8/29 - 9/7
Are you a Pell Grant recipient (and US citizen) planning to study abroad in Winter, Spring, or Summer 2019?
You may be eligible to apply for the US State Department’s Gilman
Learn more by participating in our upcoming Gilman events! For all events please RSVP at gilman@umd.edu . If you are unable to attend any of these, please email us at the same address--we'll be in touch!
Join us for an information session:
Wednesday, August 29, 4:00-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, August 30, 12:00-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, August 30, 4:00-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, September 4, 12:00-12:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 5, 2:00-2:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 5, 3:30-4:00 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 6, 11:00-11:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 7, 12:00-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Returned Gilman Scholar Panel:
Hear about the program from past Gilman Scholars. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, September 4, from 5:00-6:00 pm, 1102 HJ Patterson Hall
Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 21 days - Must be receiving a Pell Grant.
Application Deadline: October 2, 2018
Application Deadline: October 2, 2018
Monday, August 27, 2018
Research Funding Database
To: Interested Faculty, Students and Staff
Re: SPINPlus Funding Database
Take charge of how you hear about funding opportunities which align with your research priorities!
THREE DATES OFFERED - PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR ONE!!
Webinar Workshop dates: Tuesday 9/11 11am
Tuesday 10/2 12pm
Wednesday 11/14 130pm
Where:
With:
(first 75 to sign up, 25 max per day)
Harness the power of SPINPlus – the funding search database available to all UMD faculty, staff and students, free of charge. The system provides a modern full-text search which is run against the company’s proprietary database.
Highlights include:
· Public (government – Federal and State) and private (foundations) funding opportunities
· Results are returned to the user in relevancy ranked format, and can be further sorted, grouped, or filtered
· Searches/funding profiles can be saved for future use
· Search results can be set up to send daily or weekly notification alerts
· Basic training video tutorials are available on the site
This webinar will cover basic login, searches, and notifications from the system. There is a limit of 25 individual log-ins to the webinar on each date, therefore RSVPs to https://vprwebtool.wufoo.
Don’t wait for the webinar! Login today and try out your own searches. See the SPINInstruction Manual and the quick start guide to get started.
Login here: https://spin.infoedglobal.
If you need to reset your password/profile, please send me a message.
Best Regards,
Hana
Hana Kabashi, MA, CRA
Research Development Office
Office of the Vice President for Research
University of Maryland, College Park
301-405-4178
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