The
Baltimore Corps Fellowship is coming to campus this TUESDAY to recruit
those completing their undergraduate or graduate degrees in the coming
months from ALL fields of study.
Baltimore Corps recruits across the board because the organizations with
whom they partner are looking for a wide array of skills. Fellows come
from all backgrounds and all fields of study.
BALTIMORE CORPS FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, March 22nd
6:00 to 7:30 pm in Commons 331
At this information session, learn what Baltimore Corps is all
about--our mission, our work, and our vision for years to come. We will
present about our programming, introduce attendees to some of our
current Fellows, learn about what attendees are studying and are
passionate about, and hold space to answer any questions about our
Fellowship program.
The application for the 2016-17 Baltimore Corps Fellowship is now live. Apply now through April 15th.
The Baltimore Corps Fellowship is a network of professionals leading impact-oriented initiatives in Baltimore City, the social change capital of America. Working across fields including health, education and workforce development, our community is on the front lines of creating opportunity for Baltimore's communities and families.
Fellowships are full-time, paid positions in a Baltimore nonprofit, social enterprise or government agency. Though the Fellowship is one year, 80% of Fellows are hired by their host organization at the conclusion of the year. If you are interested in joining us, apply today and attend Tuesday's information session. Bring your resume.
]]>Name: Chris-Anne Correa
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Mindgrub Technologies
Position Title: Associate User Experience Designer/Information Architect
Major(s)/Minor(s): Human Centered Computing Master's
Expected Graduation Year: May 2016
Briefly describe your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.
This summer I will be completing two years of interning with Mindgrub Technologies as a User Experience Designer/Information Architect. During the course of this internship, I have worked with clients on a variety of projects which has given me the opportunity to wireframe for websites, iPad, mobile and even smart watch applications. My responsibilities include:
Sketching with my teammates as well as independently
Deep dive brainstorming sessions with my teammates
Research on the product, users, and competitors
Creation of sitemaps and functional requirements
Determination of Level of Effort (LOE) for the project
Wireframing the product in iterations (typically 3 iterations which are then presented to clients)
Internal presentation of my work to the team
Ping Pong tournaments (Mindgrub loves Ping Pong)
To sum it up, I work with clients to define the problem, conduct research on the user’s needs and create a vision of the product.
Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.
In the first semester of my Masters program in Human Centered Computing, I heard about Mindgrub through one of my class project mentors - Cassie Thompson from Student Support Services. I researched the company and found the type of work they do very appealing. I also liked their work environment and noticed that they had a User Experience team. I was excited about the prospect of working with them, so I sent them an email inquiring if they would consider hiring me as an intern on their User Experience Team. Human Resources at Mindgrub responded saying that they are always looking for interns and that they would get back to me about any potential opportunities that may arise. A few weeks later they emailed me saying that they now have an internship available on the User Experience Team and were interviewing candidates. I interviewed with them towards the end of my first semester as a grad student and started working with them during the summer of 2014.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?
I have enjoyed the company’s fun and enthusiastic work environment the most - many ping pong tournaments, monthly meetings with catered lunches, and plenty of team building outings. My favorite part is that interns are given hands on work with clients which has given me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects. This has enabled me to develop the skills and experience I need early on in my career.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
One of my favorite mobile application projects that I worked on was a social project that helped prevent newly released prisoners from recidivism. I was able to design an experience that best suited their needs and helped connect them with resources like jobs, health care, food, and housing in their neighborhood. It made me happy knowing that my work was going to make a social impact by helping the users of this application to get back on their feet.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice is that it is very important to gain experience in your field while in school. It helps you define your career path and gives you a sense of direction. If you like your internship experience, it helps you understand what you want to do after you graduate. On the other hand, if you dislike your internship experience, it helps you narrow down your career choices. I feel both outcomes are a win-win situation and any experience you gain whether good or bad, you learn something from it. If you come across a company or an organization that you would like to work with and you don’t see any open intern positions, don’t hesitate to contact them expressing your interest. That’s what landed me my internship.
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]]>Name: Gabrielle Salib
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: The Prototyping and Design Lab
Position Title:Undergraduate Research Assistant
Major(s)/Minor(s):Interdisciplinary Studies
Expected Graduation Year:May 2017
Briefly describe your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.
In the PAD lab, we’re all about making people’s lives better or easier through the use of 3D printing and modeling. My research assistantship involves working with a team of graduate students from the lab, conducting a weekly 3D modeling and printing workshop for elementary school students. As an added challenge, the students we are working with are struggling in more than one area including behavior, academics, attendance, and/or social and emotional well-being.
We are currently doing observations of their perceptions of the 3D environment and their experiences interacting with the technology in collaborative ways, in order to assess potential purposes in improving the collaborative, elementary classroom experience
Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.
I obtained my research assistantship by first contacting Dr. Amy Hurst about being involved in the lab. She then invited me to attend the PAD lab’s weekly meeting to find a project that I would be most interested in working on and I got started with one of her graduate students Erin Buehler right away!
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?
What I've enjoyed most about my position is the exposure to the inevitable intersection of technology and how it affects the people using it! I find it amazing that through research and proven methods we could improve that interaction to be more effective, yet just as natural as the interactions that we have always had through time.
I’ve enjoyed my work on research very much, but I’ve also really enjoyed the community that the lab has created. It’s a place where you can always find someone to talk about a problem with or to learn about opportunities to further your interests. The people in the PAD are the best.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I've made an impact with my team by interacting with the local community to encourage utilizing new technology to better the classroom experience and exploring the possibilities of customizing their own classroom materials.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Advice I would give another student who is seeking a research experience is to keep a keen eye for opportunities and to allow his or herself to be in the position to be involved in activities that he or she is truly passionate in their academic and social lives.
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]]>The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) is pleased to announce our 2016 Summer Intern Program. This is a
12-week internship program for current students with a cumulative GPA of
3.0 or higher on
a 4.0 scale. The purpose of the Summer Intern Program is to enhance
students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals.
Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize participants about
Federal, State, and local health care programs serving
under-served and uninsured populations.
Recruitment for the 2016 Summer Internship Program will take place through vacancy announcements posted on
www.USAJobs.gov. The
announcements may be found by using a keyword search of “CMS Intern” in
the “Keyword” section of the USAJobs website. For convenience, links to
the vacancy announcements are included below.
A full description of the program, qualification, and application
requirements will be found in the vacancy announcements, so please read
carefully. Students must submit a complete application online through
the appropriate vacancy announcement(s) for consideration
by the closing date. The open period for applications is March 7, 2016 – March 11, 2016 (5 DAYS ONLY!!!).
There will be one additional vacancy announcement targeting Information Technology students posted
March 21, 2016 – March 25, 2016. Students may not apply until the opening date.
The available locations will be noted in each of the separate vacancy
announcements and could include: Baltimore, MD; Bethesda, MD;
Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO;
San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Please ensure your students are aware of these incredible opportunities. Thank you!
OPENING March 7, 2016
Student Trainee (Administration), GS-399-2/3: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430632100
Student Trainee (Administration), GS-399-4:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430697500
Student Trainee (Administration), GS-399-5/7:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430705200
Student Trainee (Social Science), GS-199-4:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430537800
Student Trainee (Social Science), GS-199-5/7:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430930900
OPENING March 21, 2016!!
Student Trainee (Information Technology), GS-2299-4/5/7: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430907400
Make your mark in Broadcasting. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the nation, programming 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets after pending transactions. Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believes in a vision and is dedicated to making Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc a communications powerhouse.
We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!
As a part of our commitment to community service and educational enrichment, ABC 7-WJLA-TV & NewsChannel8 (Rosslyn Location) offers a limited number of highly-sought unpaid internships aimed at providing a springboard for college students interested in developing careers in broadcast and/or cable television, sales, and human resources. These internships are offered to selected participants currently enrolled institutions of higher learning. Student interns will experience all phases of a major market television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.
Internship Areas
Required Skills
ABC 7 & NewsChannel 8 internships are made available to juniors and senior registered in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Graduate students and students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered. Applicants should possess declared majors in communications, journalism, broadcast production techniques, sales or some similar related area (applicants interested in a Weather internship must possess declared majors in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or closely related area). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The applicant must receive academic credit for the internship experience.
Read more and apply through this careers page, or search "WJLA" in UMBCworks.
]]>DEADLINE TO APPLY- THIS WEDNESDAY, March 9th
IMPORTANT: To be considered for an on-campus interview, YOU MUST APPLY IN BOTH UMBCworks (position 9281799) and W. R. GRACE'S WEBSITE. See Link W.R. Grace link here.
Summer 2016 Internship Program - Technical/Engineering
Job Description
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global
supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two
industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials
Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services
that enhance the products and processes of our customer partners around
the world. Grace employs approximately 3,700 people in over 30
countries.
Our internships cover the following disciplines: Finance, Marketing,
Human Resources, EH&S, R&D, and Plant Operations. You will have
the opportunity to receive valuable work experience that will allow you
to better define career and personal aspirations. The Grace Internship
program challenges you to find creative solutions to real life business
problems. The programs will be based in Columbia, MD (Headquarters and
R+D Center) or Curtis Bay, MD (Technical Center).
Internships are 6-8 weeks over the summer. We also have a variety of
networking events planned throughout the summer. Housing and
Transportation will not be provided.
All of our internships are paid (hourly). This is an excellent
opportunity to work alongside experts within the field of catalysts,
business operations and materials. Our goal is not just to give you
valuable work experience, but find talent for the next generation of
Gracians.
We look forward to welcoming you in the summer of 2016!
Required Skills
•An applicant must be entering their junior, senior year or a master’s
degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, or related science or engineering field.
•Candidates must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.*Transcripts may be requested as part of the interview process.
Job Location Columbia, Maryland