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Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair
Friday, March 27, 2015 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, LeFrak Hall, Room 1124
The Geographical Sciences Advising Office, in cooperation with the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, sponsors a semi-annual career and internship fair specific to Geographical Sciences, Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Science and Policy students every semester. Public, private and non-profit employers will attend seeking potential interns and employees. All majors are welcomed.
Review fair preparation tips to learn how to put your best foot forward.
Employers attending the fair include…
- Adnet Systems Inc.
- Analysis, Modeling and Simulation Proponent Office
- CAMPUS GIS
- Central Maryland Regional Transit
- Clean Water Action
- District Department of the Environment
- Environmental Quality Resources, LLC
- Geographic Services, Inc.
- Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
- MITRE Corporation, The
- NASA DEVELOP National Program
- NOAA - Office of Coastal Survey
- Peace Corps
- SolarCity
- Student PIRGs
- Telophase Corporation
- Transportation Resource Information Point (TRIP)
- University of Maryland - Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences
- University of Maryland - National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
- Urban Resources Initiative
For additional information about this event: contact Byron Marroquin at geog-advise@umd.edu.
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Career Shuttle Opportunities
Career Shuttle: Olney Theatre Center - Friday, April 10, 2015 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This career shuttle is for students who are interested in learning more about careers in arts management, theatre and/or the non-profit world. You will have the opportunity to learn more about Olney’s apprentice and young actors’ program, as well as other internship and career opportunities. Visit Olney’s website to learn more about these exciting positions.
Career Shuttle: Prince George's County Police Department - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The trip will include a welcome from the Inspector General (an alumnus of UMD/ARHU), an overview of the law enforcement field and tours of facilities such as the crime scene investigation room, firearms library, DNA lab and more. You can learn more about careers with Prince George’s County Police Department here.
Career Shuttle: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center - Friday, April 17, 2015
This visit is open to all UMD students and alumni, but students interested in the environmental topics and furthering their knowledge in a science discipline are particularly encouraged to attend. Information will be shared about SERC research internships including projects in terrestrial, atmospheric and estuarine environmental research within the disciplines of ecology, biology, chemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, mathematics, geography, and physics. Projects are also offered in environmental education and environmental information management! Read more about their ongoing related projects HERE, including global change, landscape ecology and population and community ecology.
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The Real Real World Career Series
Are you a junior or a senior? Then don’t miss the Real Real World Career Series! This series is designed to give you a sense of what it’s like to be a professional in the real world outside of the day-to-day job, and to provide advice on how to successfully navigate the basics of being a top-notch young professional. RSVP using the links below.
Mocktail Monday: ter.ps/8re
April 6th @ 7pm in the Prince George’s Room at Stamp
We’re kicking off our series with a mocktail party! Come out for a night filled with hors d’oeuvres, “drinks,” and networking! Come in your best professional cocktail attire* and get ready to mingle with young professionals. #MocktailMonday
*Wear clothing you would normally wear to a networking/social event or a professional conference
Diversity + Me: ter.ps/8rt
April 7th @ 6pm in the Prince George’s Room at Stamp
So you’re off to a new job, and you’ve got everything covered. But wait, what about your identity? Think about it, your workplace will be your new home for the next year or more. So don’t let your identity be hidden! Come out to hear from an expert how you can be your true self wherever you go!
Making Your World Meaningful: ter.ps/8rc
April 7th @ 7pm in the Prince George’s Room at Stamp
Think you don’t have time to give back at the same time you’re launching your career? Well think again! Come out to this workshop to learn ways in which you can get up and give back to the world.
Budget Hard, Play Hard: ter.ps/8rr
April 8th @ 6pm in the University Career Center, 3100 HBK
So you’re off to a new life, a new city/country, and a new job. Congratulations! But you still have to consider your budget. Come out to this workshop to learn how to enjoy the joys of adulthood while also wisely managing your money!
How to WIN at Life: A Personal Well-being Workshop: ter.ps/8ru
April 8th @ 7pm in the University Career Center, 3100 HBK
Come learn how to make it big in the real world by focusing on what matters the most -yourself. In this workshop, you’ll get all the tools and resources you need to achieve physical and mental wellness. Get ready to WIN at life!
Yourself in a Year: ter.ps/8rv
April 9th @ 5pm in the University Career Center, 3100 HBK
Ever wonder what it’s like to transition from college student to working professional? Then come to our panel featuring recently graduated Terps! They’ll share their tips for adjusting to life after graduation, and how they became successful right out of college! Refreshments will be provided.
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