For three days beginning September 6 the White House Educational Game Jam invited a select set of professional game developers and academics to create innovative educational game prototypes over single weekend, with the resulting games presented at the White House Executive Office Building.

There were 23 teams and about 100 participants. The team sizes ranged from 1 to 9, with most around 4-5. It was a mix of major companies and schools. Examples of large companies were: Ubisoft, Sony and Rovio. Small companies were: BrainPop, GlassLab and RocketMind. Academic teams included the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Melon University, American University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the Smithsonian and UMBC.

“Our game came out quite well, and we got a bunch of great comments,” says Marc Olano, faculty advisor and associate professor of computer science and engineering.

• Eliot Carney-Seim, BS, Computer Science, Junior
• Paul Tschirgi, BA, Visual Arts, Senior
• Calvin Kumagai, BA, Visual Arts, Senior
• Alex Grube, BS, Computer Science, 2012

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community.

• Tom Cronin, Biology, Washington Post on Camouflage
• Felipe Filomeno, Political Science, Participates in United Nations
• Donald Norris, Public Policy, on WJZ 13 and in The Baltimore Sun
• Maurice Berger, CADVC, Latest “Race Story” in The New York Times

Read more at UMBC Insights!

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Tuesday, September 30th
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Thursday, October 2nd
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Friday, October 3rd
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Advisors are also available by appointment.

Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris spoke to The Baltimore Sun and WJZ 13 about risk-taking in the gubernatorial campaign and Ben Caron’s possible bid for the presidency.

In a Baltimore Sun article about how both nominees for governor have avoided risky campaign strategies, Norris commented on Republican nominee Larry Hogan’s vague campaign promises. “As soon as he gives specifics, that opens him to attack from his opponent,” Norris said.

Norris also spoke to WJZ 13 about former Johns Hopkins head of neurosurgery Ben Carson’s possible bid for the presidency, mentioning that Carson might be too far to the right to become the Republican nominee. Norris called Carson “a tremendous human being” but did not have high hopes for his presidential bid, saying, “He’ll be a very, very long shot. Even experienced politicians making the kind of comments he makes will be out of the race very, very quickly.”

Click here to read “As presumed gubernatorial front-runner, Brown takes few risks on the campaign trail” in The Baltimore Sun and here to watch “Ben Carson Considering A Run For 2016 Presidential Election” on WJZ 13.

Below are just a few of the new Internship positions posted to UMBCworks in the past week. Check them out today!

Fall 2014 - Development Internship (9268575)
Young Audiences/Arts for Learning - Baltimore, Maryland
This is an internship that will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to work in a busy fundraising office and to manage a project from start to finish. The project is a donor stewardship initiative to increase donor profiles on YA’s website. 

Fall 2014 - Media and Special Events Intern (9268571)
Federal Hill Main Street, Inc. - Baltimore, Maryland
Federal Hill Main Street is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant and thriving business community that meets the needs of the neighborhood while preserving its unique and historic character.

National Museum of American History Internship (9268668)
The Smithsonian Institution - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
The National Museum of American History internship program allows a diverse group of people with innumerable interests, strengths, and goals to encounter an educational environment where they can work with and learn from professionals and scholars in related areas of concentration.

Spring Internships at World Relief (9268464)
World Relief - Baltimore, Maryland
World Relief Baltimore is seeking interns who are passionate about serving the most vulnerable, and we think you could be a great fit! Interning with World Relief is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of relief and development work, while adding an internationally recognized organization to your resume.

Summer 2015 White House Intern (9268665)
The White House Internship Program - Washington, District of Columbia
Summer 2015 application is open and the application deadline is January 11, 2015
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive branch.

Writing Intern (9268143)
CoolCAD Electronics - College Park, Maryland
University of Maryland tech startup expanding the team to initiate new growth initiatives. Looking for interns who are interested in assisting with the growing and running of a startup operation. Intern will be tasked with a high level of responsibility and must act accordingly.

Fall 2014 - Gallery Intern (9268572)
Full Circle Photo - Baltimore, Maryland
Assist in the organization, design, and marketing of exhibitions in the lobby gallery. Attend & help manage receptions. Contact artists and assist curators. Applicants with a background in curatorial practice are encouraged to apply. Must be highly organized and personable, likes listening to problems and then find solutions, can swing a hammer...and more!

Fine Arts Intern (9268620)
Hamilton Arts Collective/Hamilton Gallery - Baltimore, Maryland
An established cooperative fine arts gallery in the Hamilton business district of Baltimore is looking for an intern to join our team and learn the ropes of managing a gallery with monthly changing exhibition schedule. The intern hired for this position should expect to be involved in all aspects of gallery management.

Spring 2015 - Research Intern (paid) (9268614)
The Chesapeake Group - Baltimore- 10 minutes from campus, Maryland
Use computer for analysis and graphic presentation of data and maps, use of standard programs, data input from surveys performed by others, data collection and entry, development of newsletters and other materials as required, updating networking sites (linkedin, etc.), spatial, planning or economic analysis opportunities as well.

Building Efficiency Intern (9268252)
SOL VISTA - Silver Spring, Maryland
SOL VISTA’s on-site services and proprietary technology helps hotel and other commercial building owners reduce their utility bills and environmental impact. Our clientele are located throughout the U.S. and Caribbean, and include well-known brands such as W Hotels, InterContinental, Sofitel, Viceroy, and Westin.

Intern (6807) (9268618)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Owings Mills, Maryland
The intern is an integral member of the Product/Segment Management Team, located in the CareFirst Strategic Marketing Department in Owings Mills.

This position may include the following duties: Analyze market and segment competitors. Market research on segments and products within the CareFirst geographic region.

Spring 2015 - Clinical & Public Health/Policy Internships available (9268637)
The Pro Bono Counseling Project, Inc. - Baltimore, Maryland
The Pro Bono Counseling Project offers two different internship experiences- one that is clinical and designed to give psychology and social work majors experience in conducting intake interviews and assessments of clients presenting needs and documenting some case management.

Spring 2015 - Research Intern (9268615)
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center - Catonsville, Maryland
The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) is looking for a part time student intern for the spring of 2015 for 6-12 hours per week. Our program monitors antipsychotic prescription in Maryland youth under 18, while supporting research on schizophrenia and substance abuse.

To access these positions, login to your UMBCworks account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings! Please note you MUST have an approved resume and be released to apply to internships. To schedule an appointment, access our online system in UMBCworks or call (410) 455-2216.