NSF GRFP - Gain access to UMD ELMS Resource Site!

 **ELMS Resource Site for UMD applicants for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program:**

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. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office has an in-depth ELMS resource site for UMD NSF GRFP applicants, with recorded presentations (described below) and supporting materials to help you prepare a competitive application. Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be a) applying to grad school this fall 2022, or b) in their 1st or 2nd years in Fall 2022 are invited to join our ELMS resource site.

**Click here to complete a brief questionnaire to gain access to our NSF GRFP ELMS resource site.**

Recorded NSF Info Session #1 - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Recorded NSF Info Session #2 - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for, or enrolled in your 1st or 2nd year of graduate studies in an NSF supported field in Fall 2023. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

UMD National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

www.scholarships.umd.edu

Diamondback Hiring Writers

 The Diamondback’s news desk is seeking staff writers to begin working this fall. Apply at https://forms.gle/cTpczcycaLoBZk5b9 by May 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Candidates who are available over the summer will be expected to contribute to breaking reporting before classes resume in the fall.

In the fall, staff writers are required to produce two stories per week and to contribute to breaking reporting.

All majors are welcome. The position includes a biweekly stipend of $56 in the fall semester.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing expertise on a university beat
Pitch 2 stories a week
Submit 2 stories a week
Pick up any breaking news stories/blogs
Contribute to collaborative/special projects

Time commitment:
Depending on the beat, up to 8 hours a week

Skills:
Clear and concise writing
Thorough reporting
Able to meet deadlines
Collaborative
Strong ability to determine what stories are newsworthy
Fact-checking
Basic knowledge of AP style

Diamondback staffers have interned and worked at the Washington Post, New York Times, Bloomberg, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, McClatchy, Politico, Dow Jones News Fund, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, Baltimore Sun, Frederick News-Post, Maryland Matters, Capital Gazette, NBC, CNN, NPR, USA Today, National Press Foundation, Daily Record, and more.

This application includes free-response questions, a writing test, a story pitch, and attachments of a resume and three writing samples. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Have questions? Email Christine Zhu and Shifra Dayak at newsumdbk@gmail.com. Thank you!

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open!

  Apply here.

Along with an application, a Supervisor Statement of Agreement Form must be submitted by the supervisor on behalf of the student.

Deadline to apply: Monday, May 9, 2022

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

Eligible Candidates:
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2022 semester, who have an internship for summer 2022, are eligible to apply.  Graduating seniors (May 2022 & August 2022) are not eligible.

Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2022 and to those who have not previously received an award.

Internships Must Meet the Following Criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by the start of fall semester
• Supervised by a professional in the field

Apply by Monday, May 9, 2022!
Other details: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Undergraduate Research Day Event open to all bioengineering and biocomputational engineering students - April 29

 After a two-year hiatus, the University of Maryland Chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) has teamed up with the Johns Hopkins University Chapter of BMES to host the eighth BMES Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Competition on Friday, April 29th from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Zupnik Forum of A. James Clark Hall.

This event is designed to provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to gain research presentation experience by way of presenting a poster and/or oral presentation. Even more, students will engage with counterparts from JHU, as well as, potentially, George Mason University and the University of Delaware. Prizes will be awarded to the top poster presentation as well as the top oral presentation. Students who cannot participate in person are invited to compete in the oral presentation virtually. All in-person event attendees will have the opportunity to view both the in-person and online oral presentations live.

Students who wish to compete in this event are asked to register as soon as possible, and submit their title/abstract(s) by no later than April 18th.

Additional details – and the registration form – are available online. Those who already know their title/abstract can submit it upon registering; alternatively, students may register now and submit their title/abstract by April 18th by emailing them to bmesumdcp@gmail.com. 

Please note: the timing of this event may change slightly based on the number of student participants. The start time of this event will be no earlier than 9:30, and the event will conclude by no later than 3:00 p.m. For those who can only compete or attend virtually, the virtual portion of the event will take place at some point in the early afternoon (approximately 1:30 – 2:30).

The full agenda will be shared online on the BIOE website and with registrants as soon as it is made available. Lunch will be provided for all registered in-person participants and attendees.

Scholarships for Environmental Studies / STEM Research Careers

 Attention 1st and 2nd YEAR STUDENTS! Learn about two great awards - the Hollings Scholarship (for students pursuing environmentally-related studies) and the Goldwater Scholarship (for students strongly interested in STEM research careers).

1. Hollings Scholarship (for rising 2nd year students only): Are you a rising 2nd year student studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 41 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past eight years!

Attend one of our info sessions next week to learn more!

Click here to reserve a spot for Monday, April 18 at 4:30 pm

Click here to reserve a spot for Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Hollings applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

2. Goldwater Scholarship (for rising 2nd and 3rd year students only): Are you a rising 2nd or 3rd year student strongly interested in graduate studies and a research career in STEM? Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious STEM award for sophomores and juniors, with our NEW NARRATED presentation! The Goldwater Scholarship includes annual awards of up to $7,500 for recipients.

Maryland has an exceptional record in the Goldwater competition, ranking 2nd in the nation in the past 10 years! Congratulations to our three 2022 winners, George Li, Kevin Tu, and Patrick Kim.

Click here to gain access to our recorded Goldwater info session on ELMS!

GOLDWATER ELIGIBILITY: Rising 2nd year and 3rd year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for nomination this fall 2022. 

Careers in Community Organizing Info Session April 13

 

Careers in Community Organizing  DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, April 13 at 6 pm EDT / 5 pm CDT to discuss careers in community organizing. All UMD students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating by December 2022. Sign up at www.thedartcenter.org/rsvp DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including: * Holding police departments accountable * Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline * Reining in predatory lenders * Expanding access to primary health and dental care * Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training * Fighting for immigrants' rights Associate Community Organizer positions start August 8, 2022 and January 16, 2023 in cities below. Starting salary $42,500-$44,000 + benefits. Florida: Bradenton, Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami, Pensacola, Sarasota, St. Petersburg Kansas: Kansas City South Carolina: Columbia, Greenville Virginia: Charlottesville, Richmond   Lead Community Organizer positions start summer 2022 in cities below. Starting salary $50,000-$70,000 + benefits. Florida: Melbourne, Fort Myers  Kansas: Wichita Nebraska: Lincoln DART organizations are diverse coalitions including many low- and moderate-income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers and DACA recipients, to apply. To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org and find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact hannah@thedartcenter.org or 202.841.0353.

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Are you a rising sophomore or junior strongly interested in grad studies and a research career in STEM? Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious STEM award for sophomores and juniors!

 Are you a rising sophomore or junior strongly interested in grad studies and a research career in STEM? Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious STEM award for sophomores and juniors! The Goldwater Scholarship includes annual awards of up to $7,500 for recipients.

Maryland has an exceptional record in the Goldwater competition, ranking 2nd in the nation over the past 10 years! Congratulations to our three 2022 winners, George Li, Kevin Tu, and Patrick Kim.

To learn more attend one of our upcoming Zoom info sessions:

Monday April 4 at 12 noon - Click here to register

 Monday April 4 at 4:30 pm - Click here to register

Interested but can't attend? Click here to complete a brief questionnaire and we'll give you access to our resource site on ELMS.

GOLDWATER ELIGIBILITY: Rising 2nd year and 3rd year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for nomination this fall 2022. 

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.? The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to prepare and guide high academic achievers who are 1st generation students or students from traditionally underserved groups to matriculate into graduate programs & to earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

 

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:

-- Paid Summer Research Experience with Faculty

-- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers

-- Graduate School Application Preparation Assistance

Virtual Information Session Dates & Links:

 

Date	Time	Link/Location	Passcode
March 14, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591
March 18, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591
March 28, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591
Apr 1, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591

 

Application Deadline:

 - Rolling admissions; limited spaces available

 

Visit: http://ugst.umd.edu/AAP/mcnair-about.html

 

Contact: 

Hana Tekle

htekle@umd.edu

Alumni Association Scholarship Program:

This year, for the 2022-23 academic year, the Alumni Association is planning to award 33 scholarships of $2,000 each, totaling $66,000. Competitive applicants should be a continuing student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, show commitment to the university community through on-campus and/or off-campus involvement, and exhibit Terp pride. Applicants are evaluated on five categories - academic excellence, involvement & service to community (UMD or otherwise), leadership, creativity, and Terp pride. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students. 

Eligibility requirements: 

• Applicants must have completed at least one semester at the University of Maryland, College Park at the time of application; must be enrolled full time (12+ credits for undergraduate students and 9+ credits or 48+ units for graduate students) during both the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. For more information on full time status enrollment, visit the Registrar's website here. 
• Applicants must submit a complete, online application by March 28th, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT, which includes application, unofficial transcript, resume, and a reference letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The scholarship application and additional information can be found on our website here. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2022 by 11:59pm EDT. Please email Jessica Lee, Program Manager for Student Engagement, at jlee1021@umd.edu with any further questions. 

Fulbright Grants for Int'l Study, Research and English Teaching

 Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?

View our recently updated video presentation on the Fulbright US Student Grant program, the State Department's largest international exchange program! Interested but can't attend? To gain access to this presentation and our full ELMS/Fulbright resource site click here to complete a brief survey.

 

Fulbright awards provide recent and upcoming B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with grants for international experiences, 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 or pursue graduate studies abroad; and English Teaching Assistantships. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

UMD Campus Deadlines: September 1, 2022 for research applicants / September 30, 2022 for masters/English teaching applicants

 

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

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

Zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/my/duvinage
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

NEXT WEEK: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Sessions

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. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office will hold a series of early ZOOM information sessions to help you plan effectively for your NSF applications. **Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, recent UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be in their 2nd year in Fall 2022 (and who did not apply for NSF in fall 2021) are welcome to attend.**

ZOOM NSF Prep Session #1 - Monday, March 14, 4 pm - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Click here to register for Session #1

ZOOM NSF Prep Session #2 - Wednesday, March 16, 4 pm - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Click here to register for Session #2

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. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

UMD National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

www.scholarships.umd.edu

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: UMD Disability Summit - Social Media and Communications, Fundraising, Web Design

 The UMD Disability Summit is excited to recruit outstanding and passionate undergraduate and graduate students and UMD College Park to support an innovative, impactful biennial conference. Reporting to the Co-Chairs for the Disability Summit Planning Committee, and working closely with other faculty, staff and students from the University of Maryland, College Park and international partners and the Summit leadership team, interns will help manage social media, web design, and fundraising operations for this international online event . Successful candidates will develop critical professional, technical, and communication skills while supporting a wide range of programs, initiatives, and event accessibility.  These internship opportunities are open to all University of Maryland College Park undergraduate and graduate students.

 

Time commitment: During the Summer 2022 semester, the position requires an average of 10 hours per week.  Although most of those hours will be during regular business hours arranged to accommodate your other commitments. All duties will be performed remotely.

 

Course credit: We are happy to support you pursuing course credit for the internship.  Interns will be eligible to enroll in a section of INST309 or INST709 for 1 credit in the Summer 2022 semester.

 

 

Focus Areas: We are currently looking for interns to assist with the following areas:

• Social Media and Communications

• Fundraising

• Web Design

 

SOCIAL MEDIA and COMMUNICATIONS 

Duties:

• Assist in managing Disability Summit Twitter and other social media platforms

• Assist in drafting a long term comprehensive communications plan for the Disability Summit

• Assist in developing a style guide for the Disability Summit to be used across all web and print communications

• Review and compile data regarding past registrants, attendees, and donors to develop comprehensive targeted mailing lists

• Assist in setting up mass email system and process to maintain contacts and communications for The Summit

We need someone who:

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• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Can demonstrate strong organizational skills with multiple projects and deadlines

• Is capable of working independently and maintaining confidentiality

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Have advanced knowledge of social media or communications software (Mailchimp, Twitter) 

• Have experience supporting programming, events, and large-scale meetings

• Have basic familiarity with and/or have used Accessible Social Media Practices

FUNDRAISING

Duties:

• Become familiar with and distinguish among the most prevalent revenue streams for nonprofit organizations

• Integrate knowledge about trends in fundraising in the nonprofit sector into a campaign plan

• Review and compile data regarding past donors 

• Assist in creating an actionable fundraising plan for the Disability Summit

• Create materials to support  longer development goals

We need someone who:

• Can apply marketing theory in a nonprofit environment

• Can describe the importance of identifying the various target audiences related to nonprofit organizations

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Have knowledge of fundraising opportunities 

• Have experience supporting grant writing, or a history of successful fundraising practices 

WEB DESIGN 

Duties:

• Assist with content generation and management of Disability Summit website

• Assist with generating registration and call for submission forms

• Assist with creating an accessible archive of past Disability Summit materials

• Assist in the developing accessible and navigable website infrastructure

We need someone who:

• Has basic web design experience

• Is familiar with creating accessible databases

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Have knowledge of the Bloomreach and Drupal Content Management System used at UMD 

To apply:  Please complete THIS APPLICATION by Friday, March 11th at 5pm. You will need to upload a current resume and cover letter. You can use one application to apply for multiple internship openings. 

Questions? Email Ron Padrón at rapadron@umd.edu

Open to all majors: Northrop Grumman’s Environmental Sustainability Challenge at the University of Maryland!

 Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Innovation Challenge

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

 

 

WIN a share of up to $5,000 in prizes! This will include a $2,500 first-place award, $1,500 second-place award, and a $1,000 third-place award. The challenge is open to teams of 2-4 undergraduate students.

LEARN about Environmental Sustainability.

DEVELOP an original concept for a product, service, software, or a combination of the three.

GAIN valuable insight from Northrop Grumman engineers, who will serve as mentors throughout the challenge.

NETWORK with Northrop Grumman staff.

 

For more information, visit: https://go.umd.edu/NGSpring22

 

QUESTIONS?
Contact: NGCollaborationSpace@ngc.com