OUT for Work Summer 2013 Internship Program

OUT for Work is a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate, prepare, and empower LGBTQ college students for the transition from academia to the workplace.  We do this by organizing career conferences, events, and providing tools and resources to college and university students across the country. We also reach out to LGBTQ safe and inclusive companies and organizations and bring them together to help educate and act as resources to prepare students.  
What is the OUT for Work internship program?
OUT for Work offers internships to all graduate, undergraduate, as well as recently graduated students covering a variety of disciplines. 
Internships are located in the Washington, D.C. office. OUT for Work offers public transportation travel cost reimbursements, however this is not a paid internship. Course credit for the internship is offered depending on the policies of the particular institution the student is attending. The status of a particular internship as credit will be determined before an internship is offered. 

Who can apply for OUT for Work internships?

We are looking specifically for individuals to fill two internship positions this summer:

1) Media/ public relations and outreach liaison – this person will focus on communications and press done by OUT for Work through social networking sites. This person will be responsible for maintaining the sites as well as posting articles and information about upcoming events and programs. This person will also keep in touch with our members and followers and do research to find interesting articles to promote, organize press releases about upcoming projects, publications, and events as well as creatively find new ways for OUT for Work to connect with list-servers, databases, and followers.

2) Research & Development Assistant – this person will maintain the up-to-date level of our databases, upload them into our online database system, maintain files and documents, while also assisting in archiving our resources, including websites, links, articles, organizations we are involved with, past conferences and programs, and more. This person will also keep past attendees in touch with OUT for Work, making them feel connected to our programs as well as other projects and assignments as needed.

Successful candidates must have the following skills:
-Knowledge of and commitment to LGBTQ issues. 
-Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing. 
-Computer proficiency for word processing, database work, e-mail and Web research. 
-Desire and commitment to work in a environment where commitment to diversity based on race, sex, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical ability is an important institutional value. 

How do I apply for an OUT for Work Internship? 
Please submit:
1. A cover letter stating: 
o	The approximate dates and times you are available 15-20hrs per week during the upcoming summer. 
o	Why you would like to work as an OUT for Work intern. 
o	What you think you can contribute to OUT for Work through your work as an intern. 
2.	Your resume 

E mail to: alex@outforwork.com before April 30th, 2013
Duration of internship: June  3rd – August 23rd, 2013

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the largest health insurer in the mid-Atlantic region, serving over three million members in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia.  Our interns work on a part time basis in the fall and up to full time in the summer.  As the leading HealthCare Company we teach our interns best practices and procedures for creating and maintaining HealthCare information systems.

Qualifications:

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university either junior or senior, will accept qualified sophomores, looking for GPA 3.0 or above. Majors Information Systems, Technology, Computer Science or related field. 

Exposure to Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Analysis / Survey Design preferred but not required.  Depending on the area of IT, any of the following may be required:

Abilities/Skills:

The ability to work independently and in small teams is necessary.  Good oral and written communications abilities are necessary. Strong Analytical and Organizational skills are required.  

We are looking for students who can work up to 20 (3 days/week) hours for the fall and potentially full time for the summer.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

Department:  eBusiness Solutions

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and ADA compliant

To apply search Intern at:

www.carefirst.com/careers

UMCB CMSC alumnus Golois Mouelet is recruiting for software developers for RDA Corporation at 5pm-6:30pm on Tuesday, April 9th in troom 331 of the Commons.  He would like to meet with seniors and juniors.

RDA is launching a new software development center in Hunt Valley MD. They are looking for software developers who would like to expand their skills while learning from industry experts, and work on a variety of leading edge solutions (e.g. Web, Portal, Cloud, Mobile, and more) in a collaborative environment. They seek candidates with a strong desire to learn, a passion for technology, and a commitment to quality. Ideally, you will have a minimum of one year of development experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, but if you are excited about software development, have a go-getter personality, and skills you can demonstrate, they would like to meet you.

See this flier for more information: RDA information and recruiting

UMCB CMSC alumnus Golois Mouelet is recruiting for software developers for RDA Corporation at 5pm-6:30pm on Tuesday, April 9th in troom 331 of the Commons.  He would like to meet with seniors and juniors.

RDA is launching a new software development center in Hunt Valley MD. They are looking for software developers who would like to expand their skills while learning from industry experts, and work on a variety of leading edge solutions (e.g. Web, Portal, Cloud, Mobile, and more) in a collaborative environment. They seek candidates with a strong desire to learn, a passion for technology, and a commitment to quality. Ideally, you will have a minimum of one year of development experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, but if you are excited about software development, have a go-getter personality, and skills you can demonstrate, they would like to meet you.

See this flier for more information: RDA information and recruiting

Here is UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski's talk at the 2013 TED conference. He is, as usual, very inspirational. We are truly lucky to have him leading our university.

"If a student has a sense of self, it’s amazing how their dreams and values can make all the difference in the world."

Look for his mention of computer science and women in IT near the end.

Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools, accessories, mechanical access solutions, electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems and more.  With over $8B in global sales, Stanley Black & Decker is viewed as a world leader in the marketplace.  We currently have an opening for a dynamic individual to join our team as an Operations/Manufacturing Intern for the Summer of 2013 at our Hampstead, MD location.

The Operations/Manufacturing Intern will:

·       Participate in key manufacturing processes to drive operational excellence and improved efficiencies.

·       Work closely with functional business groups to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of business goals and objectives.

·       Take part in projects and ensure that the functionality is developed in a way that complies with business requirements and established methodologies and practices.

·       Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.

·       Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.

Required Qualifications:

·       Must be able to work 30-40 hours a week

·       Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or other related disciplines at the Junior or Senior level

·       3.0 or higher GPA

·       Facilitating, interpersonal and negotiation skills

·       Experience using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Access and other applications included in the Microsoft Office Suite

·       Basic knowledge of operations, supply chain and finance

Stanley Black & Decker is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, veterans and minorities.

CE21-Maryland is a planning project with the goal of increasing high school computer science expertise and statewide support in Maryland for computing education. It will host a Summit for Computing Education at UMBC on Friday, May 17, 2013 for teachers, administrators, legislators, industry leaders, and others who have an interest in expanding computer science in high school or middle school. Space is limited to 150 people. There is no charge for participating in the summit, but registration is required and closes on Friday, April 26, 2013.

At the 2013 summit, attendees will:

• Learn more about computer science high school education across the state of Maryland
• Network with others with an interest in computer science education
• Exchange strategies with other education professionals
• Plan with others to help expand student interest and to increase the number and diversity of students studying computer science in Maryland

For more information, please contact Sorry, you need javascript to view this email address.

In August, UMBC will also host four day CS4HS workshop sponsored by Google for Maryland high school and middle school computer science teachers.

Submit poster and talk abstracts by Monday, April 8.

The UMBC Computer Science and Electrical Engineering department will hold its annual day-long research review from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Friday April 12, 2013 in University Center Ballroom.  Faculty, research staff and students will present their latest research results in talks, posters and demonstrations. Refreshments and a free buffet lunch are provided.   The public is welcome. 

CSEE Professor Anthony Johnson has been appointed by the National Research Council to the National Academies' Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences. The CAMOS committee's goals include providing active stewardship of the agenda laid out in the National Academies study Controlling the Quantum World and interacting with and advising U.S. federal agencies on science and technology issues involving the atomic, molecular, and optical sciences.

Dr. Johnson is the director of UMBC’s Center for Advanced Studies in Photonics Research. His research is in the area of ultrafast optics and optoelectronics- the ultrafast photophysics and nonlinear optical properties of bulk, nanoclustered, and quantum well semiconductor structures, untrashort pulse propagation in fibers and high-speed lightwave systems.