Are you interested in working in the government for the summer or after you graduate? If so, the Career Center would like to tell you about a great opportunity for UMBC students!
Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP), coordinated by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.
Eligible students must:
- have a disability and be eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
- be a United States citizen
- be enrolled in a degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree in April 2018 or more recently.
If you are interested in interviewing with a representative from WRP or learning more about the program, please contact: Caroline Bodnar, carolc@umbc.edu.
Please visit www.wrp.gov for more information regarding WRP and click on the student registration button to get started! For more information watch this youtube video.
We hope your fall semester is off to a great start!
]]>Name:Ashley Batista
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:University Health Services/Office of Health Promotion
Position Title: Peer Health Educator
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biology/Africana Studies
Work Term:Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As a peer, I work to reach out to the UMBC community through events, programs, and workshops to educate students regarding a variety of health issues. We work to provide students with information about sleep deprivation, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health and birth control, just to name a few topics. We teach common strategies to make better healthy decisions as well as bring awareness to the resources provided to them on and off campus.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about this position through an email sent by the Internships & Employment Team in the Career Center stating that Peer Health Educators were wanted and that applications were being taken. I filled out the application and sent it in to my now supervisor by April 28th. One or two weeks later I was contacted in regards to making an interview appointment. I went to the interview and a couple weeks later, I received the "congratulations" email confirming my position for the upcoming year.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I've enjoyed being able to educate students on critical health issues that are prevalent among college students and show them ways to better themselves and the UMBC community in the hopes of influencing lifelong healthy choices beyond their college years. I also enjoy being able to work with a supportive group of people who also believe in providing guidance within health.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that I've been able to give students more of a choice when it comes to their autonomy over their health. We're so stuck in the everyday routine of school, work, internship, study, volunteer, etc. that we forget we have the choice to do something different and make healthy decisions for ourselves. We can make choices for the benefit of ourselves and for others.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would advise them to be diligent and persistent if they want to see results. I would also advise them to keep an open mind because these experiences may help shape whether or not this is a career area they want to be in.
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]]>Name:Romi Pal
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:International Rescue Committee
Position Title:Immigration Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Global Studies
Work Term:Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Last fall, I worked directly with refugee and asylee clients to help them receive immigration benefits such as adjustment of status(green card), citizenship, and family reunification. In addition, I filled out United States Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) immigration forms for clients, and wrote financial affidavits for fee waivers. My duties also included notifying clients via telephone or mailings about matters related to their applications and assisting the immigration team with tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I obtained this position through the UMBC Career Center. With their help, I was able to make my resume stronger, and improve my interviewing skills.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed working with refugees from all over the world, and helping them obtain immigration status here in the United States. Working in such a diverse environment has inspired me to help others in the future adjust to the American way of life. As the daughter of immigrants myself, I am thankful for the sacrifices my parents made when coming to the U.S.Working at the IRC has emphasized the fact that America is a nation of immigrants, FOR immigrants, who continue to make positive contributions to our society.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Unfortunately, more and more immigrants are being denied entry to the United States nowadays. America has always been the land of opportunity, and I believe that everybody should get the chance to succeed in our country. The refugees and asylees that came to the office are from war-torn countries and are grateful for our service. Through this internship, I gained insight into the world of international development and humanitarian relief work. I hope to use this experience and my newfound knowledge to bring awareness to these issues individuals face everyday.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Reach out, and do not be afraid to show your achievements to a potential internship/workplace. Networking and being able to communicate effectively are the keys to success!
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]]>Are you looking for an internship for the upcoming semester? Do you have a passion for media and design, and are also interested in the technology field? 4S Silversword Software and Services LLC, a technology solutions, software development and systems integration firm specializing in federal consulting, is looking to hire a Graphic Design intern and a Social Media intern for the Fall 2018 semester.
Some experience in web development, brand design, and content writing is preferred. Applicants must be passionate about quality design, have a great attention to detail, and be excited about learning new things. Both positions require a minimum of 40 hours per month at $11/hr. 4S-LLC is conveniently located within walking distance from campus at BWTech@UMBC Research and Technology Park. For more information, check out both job postings on UMBCworks:
Graphic Design Intern (job ID: 9298546)
Social Media Intern (job ID: 9300554)
Name:Vincent Brown
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Towson University
Position Title: Research Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biology B.A/ Ancient Studies
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I am conducting research at Towson University in the Devadas Lab. My research consists of synthesizing and characterizing gold nano-clusters which can be used for energy responsive applications such as light harvesting and theranostic applications with specific aims: (i) to enhance light collection efficiency using quantum sized clusters, (ii) to develop better labelling agents with enhanced two-photon cross-sections, and (iii) to generate efficient nano-vehicles for targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy. My day-to-day responsibilities include synthesizing the gold nano-clusters, and purifying and washing the products before characterizing them with UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I was able to obtain this research position because my brother attends Towson University and has been apart of the research group since the spring semester. He was the one who told me about the opportunity to work in the lab for the summer and told his research mentor about me. I then scheduled a meeting with Dr. Devadas and she allowed me to join her lab for the summer.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
What I have enjoyed most about my position is the fact that I am learning something new everyday. I am a biology major working in an inorganic chemistry lab so I didn't understand a lot of the things I had to do in the beginning. However, after performing my day-to-day responsibilities and reading research articles, I have gained a strong understanding of the reasoning behind my research. Reading so many various research articles has also helped me to learn how to efficiently read a research article and genuinely understand the material. It has been very enjoyable to go through this process and I look forward to continuing to learn throughout the summer.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that I have brought in my hardworking character and my love for learning to my research lab. I hope that my biggest impact I make through my work is that I accomplish all the tasks I have been assigned for the summer and fulfill what has been asked of me to the best of my ability. Along with this, my intentions are that other researchers will believe the data I have collected is significant and will want to try to reproduce my results and improve my methods.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Don't be afraid to ask for internship or research opportunities! The easiest way to get involved is to simply ask a professor or faculty member if they are looking for an intern. The worst thing they can say is no.
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The Washington DC Idealist Grad Fair October 1, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school. Watch these two short videos to see why you should attend the fair and what it looks like.
Visit IdealistGradSchool.org for additional resources to assist you in planning for grad school.
***Parking Information***
There are over 3000 public parking spaces in a three block radius of the facility. These spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit this page to view the parking map + metro map.
]]>]]>The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) offers a great opportunity for students to become "ambassadors" and participate in NISTS annual conference in Atlanta (February).Outstanding transfer students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to submit an application.Selection Criteria:
The selection committee focuses on bringing together a Transfer Student Ambassador group that reflects a broad range of transfer experiences. As such, applications should include evidence of the following:
A powerful transfer story
Leadership and student advocacy experience
Strong public speaking skills
Potential for sharing meaningful insights with higher education professionals who work with transfer students
Willingness to learn more about the transfer landscape and the factors that shape transfer policies, practices, programs, and processes
Application Link:https://www.nists.org/transferstudentambassadors
UMBC Recreation is seeking 1-3 Marketing Intern for the Fall 2018 semester.
Preferred Experience:
Print, web, social media, and/or visual marketing skills.
Experience with appropriate software applications (such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or similar video editing programs).
Interest in health and fitness.
Position Overview: Assist in marketing and promotion of all UMBC Recreation programs and services. Programs include: fitness and wellness, club sports, intramural sports, open recreation and physical education. Collaborate with Campus Recreation professionals and student employees to assist executing a marketing plan.
Responsibilities Include:
This internship is unpaid. 120 hours. Some weekends and evenings may be necessary. Interested applicants should e-mail wohlstet@umbc.edu.
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