(by Jeff Cullen)

• Commit to full-time participation for ten consecutive weeks at the assigned hosting site between the months of May and August
• Coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the assigned hosting site and maintenance of coverage during the internship period.
• Obtain clearance and facility access as required by the hosting site for the assigned project
• Participate in a poster session or make an oral presentation to the scientific community at the hosting site, as directed by the assigned mentor
• Complete an evaluation form
• Submit an eight to ten page paper summarizing the summer experience
• Provide evidence of U.S. citizenship (such as a photocopy of a U.S. passport, birth certificate, Certificate of U.S. Naturalization, or Certificate of U.S. Citizenship) at the time award is accepted.
  

• United States citizenship as of the application deadline.
• At least 18 years of age by May 6, 2012.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale, as demonstrated in the most current transcript, which must include Fall 2012 grades.
• Majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas.
• Pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives.
• Available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks full-time during the summer of 2013.
• Coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the appointment site and maintenance of coverage during the appointment.

• By the application deadline, full-time enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university.
• By fall 2013, full-time enrollment as a junior or senior undergraduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university. For students currently enrolled at a 2-year institution: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to a 4-year institution by March 1, 2013.

• Pursuing a degree in an academic discipline related to Nuclear and Radiological Threat Detection
• By the application deadline, full-time enrollment as a graduate student or undergraduate seniors at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• By fall 2013, full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university. For undergraduate seniors: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to a graduate program in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field by March 1, 2013.

General Description:

UMBC Relationship Violence Prevention Advocates are UMBC community members who: a) are able to provide relationship/dating/intimate partner violence prevention information to their community networks, b) observe the UMBC community and take notice of and report community issues related to relationship violence to advocate trainers, c) encourage bystander intervention techniques within UMBC community network, d) make appropriate referrals, e) provide helpful resource information to UMBC community network and individuals, f) support violence prevention efforts on campus.

1. Attend training on January 27, 2013 from 3pm-8pm
2. Attend the following Friday meetings at noon- February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15; April 5, 19 and May 3.
3. Share educational information with the advocate’s network of friends, colleagues, student organizations, team members, etc.

APPLICATIONS ,BRIEF CONVERSATIONAL INTERVIEWS AND DECISIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, HELD AND MADE ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN December 7, 2012 AND January 16, 2013

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.