Thursday, August 29, 2019

Are You An Undergraduate Interested In Exploring Research Opportunities for Autumn 2019 at The University of Maryland?

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 170 available opportunities by visiting our website at: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-studentresearchers.html

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 170 projects are listed with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research.  Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills.  It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

INFO SESSIONS: The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is holding early-semester information sessions to assist students who want to use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and also to provide advice about additional ways to pursue research opportunities.  Click here to sign up for an information session!
  • Tuesday, September 3 at 3:30pm in 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, September 4 at 10:30am in 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, September 4 at 11:30am in 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Thursday, September 5 at 12:30pm in 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Thursday, September 5 at 2:00pm in 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Monday, September 9 at 12:00pm (noon) in 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Monday, September 9 at 4:30pm in 1201 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Study Abroad Fair - September 4


Fearless Terps think outside their borders!  Navigate your options for integrating study abroad into your academic plan and and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! The Study Abroad Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 4th, from 2-6 PM in the Grand Ballroom in Stamp. 
  • Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary exploring sustainable food production in Scandinavia! 
  • Bring your learning to life with an internship in Spain or Kenya.
  • Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. 

MarvelousAI Communications and Public Relations Internship Opening

Are you a passionate political junkie and a prolific writer? Looking for an internship that allows you to follow the US Presidential election, write about, and stay glued to social media? MarvelousAI is looking for a Communications and Public Relations Intern who is interested in publishing short articles and blog posts weekly covering the upcoming primaries with insights gained from our AI enhanced analytics platform. Other duties could include assisting with updating the corporate website, social media updates (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook), and producing a monthly company newsletter.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Produce well written, data based, and concise blog posts based on MarvelousAI platform insights at least 1x per week
  • Produce a data-based and concise article suitable for the AP newswire up to 2x per month
  • Update corporate website as needed, typical updates would include adding speaking engagements, adding to existing content, posting announcements, and adding to available resources
  • Post updates to social media 1x per week, typical updates include announcing and promoting speaking engagements, posting presentations or videos from previous speaking engagements, and promoting blog posts, articles, and press releases
  • Generate press releases as needed 

Job Skills & Expertise Required: 

  • High school diploma and willingness to learn through on-the-job training. Communications and/or Government majors preferred but all majors considered. 
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills 
  • User knowledge of PC and/or Mac office applications (WORD, EXCEL) or equivalent knowledge of Google Docs suite 
  • Previous experience with WordPress or willingness to learn quickly 
  • Understanding of electoral politics in the United States 
  • A keen interest in US politics! 
  • User knowledge of at least two social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) 
Deadlines:
Please submit your resumes to careers@marvelous.ai as soon as possible if you are interested. 

Note: The deadline for the GVPT Internship Program has passed so students would not be able to earn academic credit for this internship in the fall.




NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Application

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It provides three years of financial support for beginning graduate study leading to a research-based master's or doctoral degree in the STEM disciplines.

Financial support:

The fellowship includes a $34,000-per-year stipend for three years. Additionally, each Fellow receives a tuition waiver via a $12,000 annual cost-of-education allowance that is awarded to the graduate institution. After one year of graduate study, Fellows become eligible to apply for international research funding support through Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) and Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP). Fellows may request access to cyberinfrastructure resources, including supercomputing time, through the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE). Supplemental funding for researchers with disabilities and a leave provision for dependent care issues are also offered.

The GRFP competition opens in late summer with submission deadlines in late October. Awards are offered the following spring. Fellows must commence graduate study in the summer or fall after accepting the award. About 2,000 fellowships will be offered.

Eligibility requirements:

Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen, US national, or a permanent US resident by the application deadline.

Degree requirement: Individuals are typically eligible to apply...

  • as an undergraduate senior or post-baccalaureate, before beginning graduate training;
  • in the final year of a joint baccalaureate-master's (BS/MS) program;
  • having completed a joint baccalaureate-master's (BS/MS) program and have not completed any further graduate study outside the joint program unless the graduate coursework was required to establish or maintain credentials in a profession such as teaching; 
  • Broad Fields of study (disciplines): Life Sciences, Geosciences; Computer and Information Science and Engineering;  Engineering; Materials Research; Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning; Chemistry; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy. Interdisciplinary research is also possible. Not eligible: professional practice degrees

Deadlines:

The online application for the NSF Graduate Fellowship program is now open at https://www.research.gov/grfp/Login.do. All applications are due at 5:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the applicant’s mailing address.

October 21, 2019 (Monday)
Geosciences
Life Sciences

October 22, 2019 (Tuesday)
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
Engineering
Materials Research

October 24, 2019 (Thursday)
Psychology
Social Sciences
STEM Education and Learning

October 25, 2019 (Friday)
Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences
Physics and Astronomy

November 1, 2019 (Friday)
Reference letter deadline

Learn more about the application at https://web.archive.org/web/20181012114409/http://grfpessayinsights.missouri.edu or contact nsfgrfp@umd.edu

The National Scholarship Office also provides individual appointments and advice, including essay reviews, for UMD applicants. Learn more about the National Scholarship Office at https://www.scholarships.umd.edu.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Are you a Pell Grant recipient (and US citizen) planning to study abroad in Winter, Spring or Summer 2020? 
You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad and up to $8,000 if you are studying a critical language. In the last three years, 100 UMD undergraduate students have won Gilman Scholarship! 

Attend one of our upcoming information sessions and you'll get access to our ELMS Gilman resource site, which includes samples of successful application essays. 
We'll also let you know how you can earn an automatic $1,000 grant from the UMD Education Abroad office for completing a Gilman application!

INFORMATION SESSIONS
We are also holding several information sessions where you can learn more about the program and ask questions. RSVP: gilman@umd.edu. Note session locations. If you're interested but unable to attend, please write to the same address to let us know.

Thursday, 8/29, 2:00-2:30 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, 8/29, 4:00-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Friday, 8/30, 12:00-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, 9/3, 12:00-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, 9/3, 3:00-3:30 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, 9/4, 10:00-10:30 am, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, 9/4, 11:00-11:00 am, 1101 Marie Mount Hall  
Thursday, 9/5, 1:30-2:00 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, 9/6, 10:00-10:30 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Monday, 9/9, 12:00-12:30pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Monday, 9/9, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, 9/10, 3:00-3:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

RETURNED GILMAN SCHOLAR PANEL
Finally, hear from your peers about their experiences applying for Gilman and studying abroad by attending the Returned Gilman Scholars Panel. We will have refreshments!

WHEN: Thursday, September 5, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
WHERE: 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall
 
DEADLINE: October 1 

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, students must be:
  • a U.S. citizen
  • a Pell Grant recipient
  • a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior (includes all majors)
  • studying abroad for at least 21 days

Monday, August 26, 2019

Omicron Delta Kappa Application Now Open

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society applications are now available. Eligible junior and senior students should visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the application process. Applications must be received electronically no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019.

Attached you will find more information about ODK and the application process.




Fellowship Opportunity at the Department of State



Internship Openings at Foundation for Defense of Democracies

The National Security Alumni Network, at the Foundation for Defense of Democraciesis seeking a full-time or part-time intern with an interest in national security, US foreign policy, the US-Israel relationship, and professional development. 
Interns will work closely with FDD's Department of Special Projects and will have the opportunity to attend exclusive high-level NSAN events and roundtable discussions, as well as network with FDD experts and rising mid-career national security practitioners. More information on these may be found here: https://www.fdd.org/projects/national-security-network/
Responsibilities
  • Conducting research and tracking national security news
  • Drafting remarks for FDD experts
  • Working on the national security trips to Israel itineraries
  • Coordinating event logistics and staffing NSAN events
  • Miscellaneous market research projects
 Skills
  • Strong organizational skills and should be able to juggle many different projects simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive problem solvers with a keen attention to detail
  • Knowledge of US national security and current events in Israel and the region

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample here. Please include in the cover letter your specific interest in FDD. No phone calls, please. Any inquiries may be sent to jobs@fdd.org.  

View more internship openings with Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Internship

An internship with the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee in the office of Ranking Member Ben Cardin provides an inside look on how a Senate Committee works to pass legislation and conducts oversight of federal agencies, programs, and policy implementation. Interns will track and research proposed legislation, monitor committee hearings, and assist with press clippings.

- Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students
- Fall and spring applicants are required to work at least 16 hours per week
- Summer internships are full-time
- Maryland ties are a plus, but not required
- The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented self-starter, with strong research and writing skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced office. A background in business is not required, but candidates should have an interest in small businesses.

To apply, send a cover letter, current resume with three references, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page memo on a topic of your choice to internships.sbc@gmail.com, indicating the session to which you are applying in the subject line.

Please submit your application by the following deadlines:

Fall: August 31st
Spring: November 15th
Summer: March 15th

Monday, August 19, 2019

UNA-NCA Internship Opportunities

The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) is currently seeking applicants for our fall and spring Program Assistant Internships. These internships will be for 20-32 hours/week, Monday through Thursday and run from September through Mid-December in the fall, and January though Early May in the Spring




Friday, August 16, 2019

IISS–Americas External Relations Undergraduate Internship in DC

Hours: Part-time
Duration: SeptemberDecember
Location: Washington DC
Start Date: September 2019
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas is seeking volunteer undergraduate interns to work on a part-time basis to support the activities of its office in Washington DC, for autumn 2019, from September to December (depending on intern availability). 
Requirements
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
  • Be at least a college sophomore in good standing studying security studies, international relations, or a related field. Only currently enrolled students will be considered.
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent.
  • Be proactive and a self-starter able to work in a small team environment.
  • Be eligible to work in the US. IISS–Americas regrets that it cannot assist with procuring visas or entry permits. Please include your work eligibility in your application.
Responsibilities

Successful applicants can expect to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading international think tank.
Duties will include:
  • Database management.
  • Membership research and outreach strategy enhancement for members in the DC and New York area.
  • Assisting with Congressional and federal government outreach and external relations.
  • Event, administrative, and operations support. You will be expected to assist with IISS–Americas events and daily administrative tasks. Those with previous office experience are preferred.
Application
  • Resume
  • Cover letter (specify dates and times available)
The resume and cover letter should be sent as two separate PDF files via email to internships-washington@iiss.org, with the subject line: “Your Name – Fall 2019 External Relations Internship Application.” Please include your full name in the title for each separate document.

This internship is unpaid. Applications will not be considered complete until all materials are received. Applications will be accepted until 30 August 2019 at 11:59pm EST. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to every single one.

Contact

Internship Coordinator
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas
2121 K Street NW, Suite 801
Washington DC 20037
Tel.: +1 (202) 659-1490
Fax: +1 (202) 659-1499

MARYLAND CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH - Maryland Student Researchers / Database of Opportunities

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTUMN 2019 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 170 available opportunities by visiting our website at:http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-studentresearchers.html

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 170 projects are listed with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research.  Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

INFO SESSIONS: The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will soon announce early-semester information sessions to assist students who want to use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and also to provide advice about additional ways to pursue research opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills.  It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Sadat Chair Student Office Assistant Announcement

The Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development is accepting applications for a student office
assistant for the Fall 2019 semester. This is a paid position. We are looking for a student office
assistant with excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, research
experience, and a background assisting with events. Applicants with knowledge of SPSS,
Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat preferred. If you are interested, please email your
resume, a cover letter that includes your hours of availability, a one-page writing sample, and the
names and phone numbers of two references to sadat@umd.edu. Please write “Sadat Chair
Student Office Assistant Application” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Applicants who are considered will be contacted for an in-person interview.

Fall Positions with The Joe Biden for President Campaign in Iowa

The Joe Biden for President Campaign in Iowa is looking for students to join our team as Organizing Fellows for the Fall Semester. Fellows accepted into our program will gain skills and be given the tools needed to hone their organizing skills through both training and opportunities to organize other supporters in person and online. 

Interested students can apply via the link below: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MmlCUhmjv5ByIGIDxY985XrE-SvyzHXAS0XSZO9QFtw/viewform?edit_requested=true

*NOTE: NO GVPT credit is granted for campaign internships*

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Internship Opportunities with The Dialogue

DEADLINE: Applications for the Fall 2019 session should be submitted by August 9th.
For questions, please e-mail internships@thedialogue.org 
Interns should:
  • Be enrolled in a college or university as a graduate or undergraduate student or have graduated no more than six months prior to the start of the internship
  • Demonstrate interest in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Have strong writing and research abilities
  • Be proficient in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Be available for a minimum of ten 35-hour weeks during the summer or twelve 18-hour weeks during the fall or spring
  • Be authorized to accept an internship from any US employer
Applicants should send one e-mail with the application materials. You are encouraged to apply to more than one program.
Please rank your order of preferences in the body of your e-mail and in your cover letter. Although the Dialogue does review each resume, the volume of applications we receive makes it impossible for us to communicate directly with all applicants. Internships are unpaid.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Job openings with Campus Election Engagement Project


Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) is seeking a full-time Director to lead outreach activities in the states of Arizona and Nevada around electoral engagement, primarily by building and maintaining partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators and students on college campuses. 
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster strong relationships and stay organized while working on long-term projects. They will be committed to developing new ideas and promoting established models of engagement, while handling various points of contact with administrators, faculty and students. 

This position is an opportunity to partner with administrators and faculty, campus student leaders, and allied organizations to help engage Arizona and Nevada’s nearly 500,000 college students in elections. CEEP is a nonpartisan organization. Candidates need to be committed to nonpartisanship and to helping engage all students on the campuses they work with. 

This is a remote, contracted position with an hourly wage. We’re looking for candidates located in the states of Arizona or Nevada. 

Job Responsibilities:
The State Director reports to the Associate and National Directors and is responsible for the following: 
  • Build and expand our reach by engaging new stakeholders at existing partner campuses and developing partnerships with new institutions. 
  • Recruit, manage and coordinate campus contacts and potential student fellows. 
  • Become an expert in state voter registration, absentee and early voting rules and be able to train others on this information. 
  • Bear primary responsibility for your state and manage data collection of your institutions. 
  • Research and develop state materials, such as election calendars or vote plans. 
  • Develop and manage statewide relationships, including community and partnered organizations. 
  • Participate in weekly check-ins with the Associate Director. 
  • Complete internal projects and tasks. 
  • Stay self-organized, submitting reports and projects in a timely manner. 
Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management and self-management skills. You should have: 
  • A bachelor’s degree
  • A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Strong written and oral communications skills 
  • Self-motivation, persistence, and ability to excel in a remote work environment. 
  • Experience managing multiple projects and ability to oversee recruitment, training and reporting results from volunteers, stipended student Fellows, and other partners. 
  • Knowledge of voter outreach practices and experience in campaign or higher education environments are both plusses but are not requirements. 
Salary and Location:  
This is a contract position reporting to CEEP’s National Director. Hourly fee based on experience; we do not currently offer benefits. This is an opportunity to work full-time from your location in Arizona or Nevada with a fantastic team of staff on the critical mission of getting students involved in democracy.
If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Daniel Schultz, daniel@campuselect.org. CEEP is looking to fill this position no later than August 2019.

Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) is a national, nonpartisan, project working with colleges and universities to leverage their institutional resources and networks to help their students register to vote, educate themselves on candidates and issues, volunteer in campaigns of their choosing, and show up at the polls. We’ve been working steadily to engage campuses since 2012. In 2018 we provided materials and resources to 439 college campuses with a total enrollment of 4.7 million students. 

For most of our target states, local state directors lead nonpartisan electoral engagement outreach activities, primarily by building and maintaining partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators and students on college campuses. We also reach schools through partner organizations in states where we don’t have directors and through individual schools that inquire about getting CEEP support. We’ve developed useful resources for schools throughout the country, from specific engagement approaches to our nonpartisan candidate guides. Our At-Large Director would use these resources to guide schools in states where we don’t have existing directors toward effective electoral engagement. 
Working across these states, the At-Large Director will utilize email, webinars, and more limited direct phone outreach to larger schools. The Director will help schools work with key allies such as Campus Compact affiliates to gain access to the schools, and connect them with individual interested campuses. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster strong relationships and stay organized while working on long-term projects. Because this is a new position, you’ll be committed both to developing new ideas and promoting established models of engagement, while handling various points of contact with administrators, faculty and student government leaders. 

This is a remote, contracted position with an hourly wage. Being a motivated self-starter is a must. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US. CEEP is a nonpartisan organization and candidates need to be committed to nonpartisanship and to helping engage all students on the campuses they work with. 

Job Responsibilities:
The At-Large Director reports to the Associate and National Directors and is responsible for the following: 
  • Recruit and manage campus contacts, and work with them to assess the state of their engagement and use our resources and approaches to help them increase it. 
  • Respond to interest from individual schools and reach out to major individual schools in states where CEEP isn’t already working. 
  • Work with partners like the Compact affiliates to find ways to bring CEEP resources and approaches to their members. Reach out in collaboration with affiliates to help major individual schools increase their engagement efforts. 
  • Possibly manage a limited number of student Fellows. 
  • Learn where to refer schools on matters of state voter registration, absentee and early voting. 
  • Manage data collection of outreach, including contacts, resources distributed, and support provided to schools. 
  • Participate in weekly check-ins with the Director or Associate Director. Complete internal projects and tasks. 
  • Stay self-organized, submitting reports and projects in a timely manner. 
Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management and self-management skills. You should have: 
  • A bachelor’s degree. 
  • A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • Self-motivation, persistence, and the ability to excel in a remote work environment. 
  • Comfort in developing new initiatives and building some of the road as you travel. You’ll be figuring out ways to engage large numbers of campuses that we haven’t previously worked with, helping them use campus election engagement resources honed through our nearly 10 years in the field. 
  • Experience managing multiple projects. 
  • Commitment to the CEEP mission and vision of nonpartisan engagement. 
  • Ability to prioritize schools and levels of engagement with them. Knowledge of voter outreach practices and experience in campaign or higher education environments are both plusses but are not requirements. 
Salary and Location:  
This is a contract position reporting to CEEP’s National Director. Hourly fee based on experience (between $22 and $28 per hour). We do not currently offer benefits. This is an opportunity to work full-time from your location with a fantastic team of staff on the critical mission of getting students involved in democracy. 
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Daniel Schultz, daniel@campuselect.org. CEEP is looking to fill this position no later than the end of August 2019.