Recognize a UMBC Professor or Staff Member for Making an Impact on your Career Success!
Has professor or staff member made a positive impact on your career goals, employment, or graduate school preparation? If so, take a few minutes to recognize this individual as a UMBC Career Connector!
You can say thank you in a special way!
Thank a professor or staff member who has written a letter of recommendation, has helped you explore potential careers, or who has made a positive impact on your life. All those nominated will be recognized by the UMBC Career Center with a small gift, featured on the Center’s website as a Career Connector, and provided with a copy of your note of thanks.
Complete Your Recognition Today
To participate, please complete your brief recognition via our survey here.
Feel free to recognize more than one person. Your note of thanks will be shared directly with the person nominated and not on our website.
DEADLINE: Friday, March 17th, 5 PM EST
Nominated professors and staff will be recognized the week of March 27th.
]]>The Dean of Medical Education's Inaugural Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) is a six-week program for six undergraduate students who are rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing medical studies.
All students are encouraged to apply, including those from backgrounds underrepresented in the health professions and those who identify as first-generation college students.
This program will engage selected participants in:
Preference will be given to permanent residents of the District of Columbia (DC).
Complete program details may be found in the application.
Applications are due by March 19th, 2017 at 5 PM EST.
For more information on GU ARCHES, please contact Nickole Sharp, Director of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Medicine at Georgetown University, via phone (202) 687-7320 or email Nickole.Sharp@georgetown.edu with the subject heading "GU ARCHES Question".
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Summer Internship Program Fellowship
This fellowship program introduces Maryland’s “best and brightest” college students to the rewards and challenges of working within Maryland state government. Students are paid a stipend of $3000.
The fellowship has 4 components:
Experience - Fellows are placed at a government agency full-time, 4 days a week, under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
Exploration - Fellows attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of state government and policy making
Exposure - Fellows attend meetings, events, field trips, and networking opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
Practice - Fellows work together in groups to put their knowledge and skills into practice, researching and preparing a policy analysis and recommendation to present to the Governor
Eligibility criteria for fellows
· Rising Junior or Senior
· Attending a Maryland institution OR a current Maryland resident attending an out-of-state institution
· GPA 2.7 or above
· Available May 31-August 11, 2017
2017 GSIP Important Dates:
December 5- Applications Live
March 1- Application Priority Deadline
March 15- Application Deadline
April 15- Applicants Notified
May 31-June 2- Orientation
June 5- Opening Celebration
August 10- Closing Celebration
To apply go to: http://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apply-to-gsip/
Walter Sondheim Jr. Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program
The Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program introduces Maryland’s undergraduate and graduate students to the nonprofit sector. Fellows are paid a stipend of $3,000 for their participation in the program.
The Fellowship Has 4 Components:
Experience - Fellows are placed at a nonprofit organization full-time, 4 days a week, under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
Exploration - Fellows attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of nonprofits and examining community needs and social challenges
Exposure - Fellows attend meetings, events, field trips, and networking opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
Practice - Fellows work together in groups to put their knowledge and skills into practice, researching a challenge impacting Maryland and design an innovative way to address the challenge
Eligibility criteria for fellows:
· Rising Junior or Senior, or graduate student
· Attending a Maryland institution OR a current Maryland resident attending an out-of-state institution
· GPA 2.7 or above
· Available May 31-August 11, 2017
2017 Important Dates:
December 5- Applications Live
March 1- Application Priority Deadline
March 15- Application Deadline
April 15- Applicants Notified
May 31- June 2 Orientation
June 5- Kickoff Celebration
August 9- Closing Celebration
To apply go to: http://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apply-to-snlp/
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Program
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Program exposes Maryland’s college students to careers in the state sector within Maryland’s integrative transportation system. Fellows of all majors are placed in full-time assignments in one of MDOT’s units, mentored by senior-level administrators.
With the knowledge gained at their placements, and through seminars, trips, and networking, fellows research and create a proposal to solve a transportation challenge. The program is administered by the Shriver Center in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation.
Fellows are paid a stipend of $3,500 for their participation in the program.
The fellowship has 4 components:
Experience - Fellows are placed in an MDOT office and perform substantive work, full-time for 8 weeks under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
Exploration - Fellows attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of state government and policy making
Exposure - Fellows attend meetings, events, field trips, and networking opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
Practice - Fellows put their knowledge and skills into practice, researching and proposing a solution to a transportation challenge.
Eligibility Criteria:
· Rising Junior of Senior in Fall 2017
· Attending a Maryland institution or are a Maryland resident
· GPA 2.7 or above
· Available Friday, March 31 for interviews
· Available June 9-August 4, 2017
2017 Important Dates:
December 3- Applications Live
March 1- Application Priority Deadline
March 15- Application Deadline
March 31- Fellow Interviews
June 10- Opening Kickoff and Orientation
June 13- First Day of Internship
August 5- Closing Celebration
To apply go to: http://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apply-to-mdot/
For more information, please email Hannah Schmitz: publicservicescholars@umbc.edu
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Name: Megan Mellon
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UMBC Dance Department and URA Scholars Program in Baltimore, MD
Position Title: Scientific Choreographer
Major(s)/Minor(s): Dance and Biological Sciences
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Briefly describe your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.
My research project analyzes the physiological and anatomical principles of dance movement. I attended the Bates Summer Dance Festival in Maine this summer to gain more dance education about the human body. From my experience, I did scientific research to better understand the muscular and skeletal design of our body that enables us to move in various ways. I translated my findings into dance choreography which was presented at the Senior Dance Concert, and it will be presented at URCAD 2017.
During the process I was responsible for generating movement and constructing choreography to create a ten minute long dance. I spent individual time experimenting with movement ideas, and then I held rehearsals to set choreography on my five, fantastic dancers. I spent several hours a week crafting and refining my choreographic work. Additionally for this project I needed to decide on music, costumes, hair, and makeup for the dance, while continuing to research the scientific principles underlying the human body.
Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.
I was interested in combining my passions of art and science together and wanted to participate in an independent research project. The URA Scholars Program provided me the platform to be able to do just that. I applied to the program and was fortunate enough to be given a scholarship to help fund my project.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?
I have loved being able to bring my passion for science into the dance department here at UMBC, and the support that they have given me throughout this process.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I was able to provide an alternative to educate people about science through movement, instead of a traditional written or oral form. I believe integrating other concepts into dance is a way to have others experience a fun, creative journey, while still learning. I hope to continue to share scientific concepts through movement.
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