PHD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN MODELING OF URBAN HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS

Description

The DOE-supported Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative (BSEC) Integrated Field Laboratory seeks applicants to the UMBC Ph.D. program in Environmental Engineering to carry out hydrologic modeling of urban groundwater-surface water systems at the watershed scale. A background in engineering or earth science that includes numerical analysis is required. Work will be carried out in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of co-PIs across eight institutions, spanning earth science and engineering disciplines. 

Benefits

The Ph.D. graduate assistantship appointment is through the Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering in affiliation with the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education at UMBC. The Ph.D. graduate assistantship appointment includes a stipend plus tuition remission and health insurance. The Fall 2024 PhD stipend is $38,766.19/year.

Application

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Claire Welty with a statement of relevant background and career goals at weltyc@umbc.edu before applying to the program. Complete applications are due on January 7, 2024 for consideration for admission to the graduate program for fall 2024. The link to application materials can be found here: https://cbee.umbc.edu/academics/graduate-application/. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2024.

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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To learn more about undergraduate programs in UMBC's Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, visit us at: https://cbee.umbc.edu/academics/prospective-undergrads/

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John Velkey, 
'24 Chemical Engineering - traditional track, Mathematics minor

Where was your Research?

ATOMS lab with Dr. Josephson

When did you start your Research?

January 2023

What is the focus of your Research?

Writing programs in Lean 4 that perform scientific calculations, and have verifiable mathematics

What are you looking forward to the most about your Research? 

Opportunities to present research to broader audiences at conferences

What was the best part of your Research OR What was the biggest learning moment of your Research ?

I have really enjoyed the process of learning a new programming language.

What advice do you have for students who are interested in getting involved in research or an internship?

Apply early and often, and tailor applications to individual opportunities. 

Are you a member of any clubs/campus organizations?

I am a teaching fellow for ENCH 300 - Chemical Process Thermodynamics.

What are your goals after graduation?

I am looking forward to getting into the workforce and taking a bit of a break from school, (for now)

Learn more about John Velkey: 

@_Velkey on X (FKA Twitter), LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-velkey

College Student to Tech Job, Q&A and Advice with Max Poole

UMBC alumnus Max Poole will detail his time at UMBC, his internships and his work at eBay and LinkedIn. Max will go over the tips and tricks which helped him succeed in college and land his internships. After he will share his experiences working at eBay and LinkedIn and provide advice on how to succeed at your first tech jobs. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A and a sign up sheet for practice interviews at the end of the talk. This talk is meant to provide value to all students interested in a software engineering career from Freshmen to Seniors!

Max Poole graduated from UMBC summa cum laude in 2018 as a Sondheim Scholar and member of the Honors College. He earned BS degrees from the Mathematics and Computer Science departments and earned a BA from the Economics department. Max also worked closely with the Shriver Center, creating the Creative Coders program as well as leading the annual "March to College Day" with Arbutus Middle School.

This talk is NOT endorsed by LinkedIn and is not a hiring event.

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From: Career Services <tonim1@umbc.edu>
Date: Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Subject: Job Opening!
To: YOU

An administrative assistant to perform various administrative tasks like making or receiving payment, keeping record and processing paperwork when necessary, with a good weekly pay is needed, Please find the position and some basic information below.

Job Description
Administrative Assistant
Work remotely: Yes
Job Type: Part time (15 to 20 hours weekly)

Duties:
> Running personal errands.
> Making Purchases, receiving and making payment
> Perform official assignment to detail/ instruction.

This position will be a home-based and flexible part time job, You can be working from home, School or any location

Interested in this position, Send your resume to drbm789@gmail.com. Then text (443) 267 2747 for updates.
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The Career Center is seeking your support in completing the following survey on your recruiting expectations and experiences this semester.

Scott Resource Group, a well-known university recruitment consulting firm, is partnering with a group of selected career centers nationwide, including UMBC, to conduct an important student recruiting research project. 

The findings of this study will inform our office on the most effective ways for employers to engage with students – and this is your opportunity to contribute your anonymous assessment of your recruiting expectations and experiences this semester. 

The survey, ‘Recruiting Engagement 2023’, comprises both quantitative ratings and a few open-ended text questions, and the findings will be invaluable to those of us in the profession as we continue to determine the way forward for early talent recruiting – There are a lot of competing narratives about students’ preferences, and this is your opportunity to weigh in on what matters to you, and the impact of your engagement with employers on your job search.   

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