Friday, March 26, 2021
Are you passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in tech? You should join the Technica 2021 organizing team!
Technica is the largest hackathon in the world for women and non-binary individuals. Applications are now open and UMD students of all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply here: gotechnica.org/app
Applications close on April 5th at 11:59pm.
NSF Grad Research Fellowships - Narrated Presentation
Are you planning graduate studies toward a PhD in Science, Math, Engineering, or Social/Behavioral Sciences, and a career in research? Are you a rising 1st or 2nd year grad student? Learn more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) with our narrated presentation and ELMS resource site.
***To gain access to our narrated NSF GRFP powerpoint presentation, and to our NEW ELMS resource site for NSF applicants, complete a brief questionnaire by clicking here, or write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu providing your UID - we need this info to give you access to ELMS.***
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate studies toward Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral fields. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.
Maryland seniors and recent alumni received 29 NSF GRFP awards for 2020, ranking 9th in the nation among all schools (public and private).
Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for research-oriented (not pre-professional) graduate studies in an NSF supported field, and be planning a career as a researcher in academia, industry, or government.
Deadlines to apply for 2021 NSF GRFP awards will be in Mid-October 2020.
Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office
http://www.scholarships.umd.
Fulbright Research/Study/English Teaching Grants - ELMS Resource Access
The Fulbright US Student Grant Program offers thousands of opportunities to do research, study, or teach English around the globe.
Current juniors and seniors, recent alumni, and grad students are eligible to apply for Fulbright grants this coming autumn 2021 - grants would begin in autumn 2022 in most cases. (US Citizenship is required.)
Click here to get a head start in learning about Fulbright international research, study, and English teaching opportunities, to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Fulbright applicants, and to receive notices about our upcoming spring semester Fulbright info sessions.
You can visit the Fulbright US Student Grant Program website by clicking here.
UMD National Scholarships Office
Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award - Applications Due April 30
We are currently accepting applications and nominations for the Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award. Applications and nominations for the 2021-2022 academic year are due April 30, 2021. All University Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Faculty, staff, and members of the campus community are welcome to nominate deserving students of this award.
The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstances. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $2,000 per recipient.
For more information about the Scholarship Award, please visit http://josephmitchell.umd.edu.
Registration is open for the eighth annual Public Health Research at Maryland conference!
Registration is open for the eighth annual Public Health Research at Maryland conference!
Free and open to all! Researchers from all disciplines at both the University of Maryland, Baltimore and University of Maryland, College Park are invited to share their research for the poster session. Student-presented research will be judged and prizes awarded.
Learn more at go.umd.edu/
Anyone can attend one or more of the sessions focused on timely issues related to strengthening public health, combatting health misinformation, and learning from the challenges of 2020 to improve health and promote equity.
The opening session features a conversation between University System of Maryland leaders, including UMCP President Darryll Pines, UMB President Bruce Jarrell, School of Medicine Dean Al Reece, Chancellor Jay Perman and others, moderated by School of Public Health Dean Boris Lushniak and Dr. Jay Magaziner (SOM EPH) and focused on their vision for leadership in the context of COVID-19, structural racism, economic challenges and climate change.
We’re honored to have noted epidemiologist Dr. David Michaels, as this year’s keynote speaker. His address is titled, “Science and Policy to Support Healthy People 2030: The Imperative to Rebuild and Reimagine Our Public Health Infrastructure.”
We've greatly benefited from the participation of Baltimore colleagues in the past and would love to see more participation this year from UMB given the virtual format!
Learn more at go.umd.edu/
Register by April 11 at: go.umd.edu/registerphrm21
Submit a poster by March 31 at: go.umd.edu/phrm-poster21
The School of Public Policy is hosting its first annual March Mayhem event! - March 30
Modeled after our extremely successful Fall Wicked Public Problems event, March Mayhem will be an interactive conversation about some of our most complex policy problems. Topics include:
You Can't Always Get What You Want:
The Vaccine Rollout in the US
To Regulate or Not to Regulate?
Social Media and Policy
You're Gonna Pay for That:
Tax Policy in the US
From the Bullhorn to the Ballot:
Racial and Gender Justice
Everything is Louder in an Echo Chamber:
Media & Public Trust
Join us Tuesday March 30th from 6:00 - 7:30
Virtual event registration HERE.
Friday, March 12, 2021
Intern for a Day Lite
Mandatory Online Orientation Now Open!
Intern for a Day Lite will match UMD undergraduate students with professionals working in a field of interest for 30-60 minute virtual informational interviews!
Want in? Enroll in and complete this 20-minute asynchronous online orientation open now and available until Monday, March 22 to learn about the program and best practices on how to conduct an informational interview.
More information: go.umd.edu/ifad
Student Research Opportunity Program (SROP) Summer 2021
Student Research Opportunity Program (SROP) Summer 2021
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) at the University of Maryland invites applications for a Summer Research Opportunity
The 2021 SROP researcher will join this effort, working closely with project partners to develop a suite of datasets to be published in the Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation as well as an accompanying twitter feed and podcasting series #behindthedata. Successful applicants will receive a modest stipend and will work closely with Co-PI Daryle Williams for 10-15 hours each week, attend weekly Enslaved.org team meetings, and participate in seminars.
The 2021 program dates are Monday, June 7, 2021 - Friday, July 30, 2021. For best consideration, please apply by March 1, 2021, by sending a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of application to Dr. Ralph Bauer (bauerr@umd.edu) and to Dr. Daryle Williams (daryle@umd.edu) For questions, please email Ralph Bauer or Daryle Williams.
The Empathy Speaker’s Bureau (new Help Center workshop covering empathy and basic helping skills)
The Empathy Speaker’s Bureau is a new Help Center workshop covering empathy and basic helping skills to be presented to your group/organization by trained volunteers.
The hour long presentation aims to increase awareness of empathy and the ways it manifests in communication, improve active listening and helping skills, and increase comfort and confidence in providing empathetic support to others.
We believe that this program is applicable to a wide range of personal and professional settings, covering topics like providing support to friends, navigating conflict, and referring people to resources.
If this sounds like something you/your group would be interested in, the workshop request form can be found here: https://go.umd.edu/ESBRequest
Questions to: mpease1@terpmail.umd.edu.
Pitch Dingman Competition 2021 Fearless Ideas Track - Apply by April 5
Applications are now being accepted for Pitch Dingman Competition 2021 Fearless Ideas Track until April 5th. This idea-style challenge asks students to develop a venture idea that tackles systemic racism in the fields of business, technology, and/or mental health.
To apply, students are asked to submit a slide deck and a video pitch submission. The winning pre-recorded pitch video will be played at Pitch Dingman Competition Finals on May 4th and this student will receive $5,000 as well as guaranteed admission to the Dingman Center’s Terp Startup Accelerator summer program, which comes with an additional $5,000 stipend. To learn more and apply, please visit the Fearless Ideas Track website here.
UM School of Public Policy Summer Institute of Change (for SOs & JRs)
Join the University of Maryland School of Public Policy for the Summer Institute of Change — a free summer community-based experiential learning program for a new generation of public leadership. The program is focused on Prince George's County and will prepare you to enter the field of public policy, in the County and beyond.
This program is for sophomores and juniors at any of the three institutions: PGCC, Bowie State University, or the University of Maryland, College Park.
The virtual program will take place from June 1-July 9, 2021, and allow for students to learn about policy and governance from UMD faculty, while working with local government and nonprofit entities in PG County. This program tuition is free, with a small charge for fees. The application can be found here.
If there is a concern of finances, please contact Graduate Administrator, Chelsea Brown at cbrown30@terpmail.umd.edu.
The program informational sheet can be found here to provide more context. Flier attached for reference!
NEW Do Good Institute Programs and Events
Impact Interns: Do Good is now accepting student applications for our Impact Interns program; a program linking UMD undergraduate and graduate students to paid internships in the social impact sector. Students will join a cohort of mission-driven students, receive additional professional development support and get paid for their work. There are 38 internship opportunities open now until March 26.
Leadership Exchange Series: We are continuing our series with impactful nonprofit leaders creating change in their communities. This month, we are featuring women leaders in honor of Women’s History month. Upcoming speakers include leaders from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Greater Washington Community Foundation and the CTIA Wireless Foundation.
The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program - Apply by March 29
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 29th, 2021.
Link to the application (Now an Eform): https://spp.umd.edu/rawlings
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For more information, please contact Jschmid7@terpmail.umd.edu
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Fulbright ZOOM Info Sessions - Study, Research, Teaching Abroad
ATTENTION undergrads and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?
Attend a ZOOM info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!
Fulbright awards provide recent B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations.
There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad, and English Teaching Assistantships. You will find below some brief introductory information
The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting two ZOOM info sessions this Friday - please use the links provided to register (and let us know if you are interested but unable to attend by writing to fulbright@umd.edu).
FULBRIGHT ZOOM INFO SESSION REGISTRATION:
Wednesday, March 10 at 12 noon - Click here to register for the Wed. 12 noon session.
Thursday, March 11 at 4 pm - Click here to register for the Thurs 4 pm session.
Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended – Campus Deadline: September 1, 2021
UMD Campus Deadline: September 1, 2021
Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.
NEXT WEEK: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields.
The UMD National Scholarships Office will hold two early NSF GRFP ZOOM information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2021 or in subsequent years. You can learn more about the NSF GRFP award by clicking here.
Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2021.
1. Wednesday March 10 at 4 pm - Click here to register for Wed. March 10
2. Thursday March 11 at 12 noon - Click here to register for Thurs. March 11
Can't attend these sessions? Click here for access to our ELMS resource site.
Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field.
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