The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is supported by the Office of the Provost, the Graduate School, the Office of the Vice President for Research and the College. The program is designed to encourage and enhance the diversity of scholars working in the social and behavioral science fields.

In that spirit, we are interested in receiving applications to the program from a broad spectrum of students, including African Americans, Latino/Hispanics, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, as well as students with research interests related to diverse communities.

The goals of the SRI are to:

• Increase the knowledge of, and interest in, doctoral-level training in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences;
• Provide rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to learn about graduate studies and the range of research and scholarship in the social, behavioral and economic sciences at the University of Maryland;
• Provide a laboratory experience that enhances basic research knowledge and skills;
• Provide lectures, workshops, didactic exchanges and other programming to enhance students' knowledge of the graduate application process, negotiating the academic rigors and professional and personal challenges encountered in graduate school, and developing career paths in social, behavioral and economic sciences; and
• Provide mentoring and networking opportunities for students to advance their training in the social, behavioral and economic sciences.

The SRI is part of the College's longstanding commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue graduate degrees in the social, behavioral and economic sciences. According to 2016 data from the magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, the university ranks 12th in the country in the number of graduate and professional degrees awarded and 28th in the number of undergraduate degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students. The Summer Research Initiative is an integral part of our efforts.

The application for the 2019 SRI will be available from November 1, 2018 to February 10, 2019. Applications will be reviewed February – March 2019, and selection announcements will be made beginning April 2019. 

The actual program runs 8 weeks, from June 3 – July 26, 2019. Students are required to arrive on campus on Saturday, June 1 for mandatory Saturday and Sunday program orientation, but SRI programming will officially begin on Monday, June 3.

Summer 2019 Employment Opportunities

Biology Instructors and Teaching Assistants

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is seeking instructors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. CTY offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. Positions are available at residential and day sites at colleges, universities, and schools on the East and West coasts, as well as internationally in Hong Kong. A full list of site locations can be found here.

We are currently seeking individuals to work with the following Biology-related courses:

·         Through the Microscope

·         Examining the Evidence

·         The Sensory Brain

·         Marine Ecology

·         Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences

·         Anatomy and Physiology

·         Zoology

·         Biotechnology

·         Fast-Paced High School Biology

·         Genetics

·         Neuroscience

·         Epidemiology

·         The Global Environment

·         Science, Technology, and Public Policy

A full list of science courses, course descriptions, and sample syllabi can be found at:cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/science.html

Why teach for CTY?

·         competitive salary plus room and board at our east and west coast residential sites

·         all classes are taught by both an instructor and teaching assistant, and are limited to a maximum of 18 students per class

·         opportunity to teach gifted students, and work with other professionals in your field

·         science instructors are allotted a generous lab budget

Core Dates for 2019*:

Session 1: June 20 - July 13, 2019
Session 2: July 13 - August 3, 2019

*Note: dates may vary depending on location and position. For a full list of locations and dates, please visit cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/sites_dates.html.

Terms of Employment

• Starting salary for two sessions is $4,800 - $6,000 for instructors and $2,540 for TAs
• Room and board are provided at residential sites. Travel assistance is provided to Hong Kong.

Desired Qualifications

·         Teaching assistant candidates are generally graduate or undergraduate students with experience tutoring or as a TA.

·         Instructor candidates generally have independent classroom teaching experience, graduate coursework, and at least a bachelor’s degree.

More Information

• Instructor and Teaching Assistant position descriptions: cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/positions

To Apply

Fill out an online application at cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer.

Questions? Contact ctysummer@jhu.edu.

The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine would like to invite your students to register for the Virtual Podiatric Medical School Fair on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 11 to 6PM eastern.  This is a free event for college students who are interested in exploring careers in medicine.  We'll be talking about what podiatric physicians do - from surgery to wound care to sports medicine, podiatric physicians provide a wide range of care for their patients.  Representative from each of the nine U.S. schools of podiatric medicine will be available during the day to chat.  Additionally, we’ll have current students, faculty and DPM Speakers and Mentors available to share why they chose podiatric medicine.

We’re also excited to announce that we’ve partnered with ExamKrackers for this event; ExamKrackers instructors will be providing a free MCAT Prep Course at 12PM Eastern for any registered students who logs-in and attends!

Discover Podiatric Medicine.  Registration is available here:  http://careereco.com/events/podiatry

Mandy S. Nau

Career Promotion Strategist

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

Email:  mnau@aacpm.org

Why consider a career in podiatric medicine?

·          A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries.

·          DPMs can specialize in a variety of areas such as surgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certified specialties, podiatrists may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care.

·          The DPM is a vital member of the health-care team. He or she is often the first to detect symptoms of diabetes or peripheral vascular disease because of the human foot’s interrelation with the rest of the body.

Welcome back, Retrievers!

Another semester means another opportunity for you to support your classmates who are struggling to eat while they're on campus.

The Save a Swipe Program provides free meals to True Grits for students who have been identified as food insecure by trained staff. Are you struggling to eat while you're on campus? Email retrieveressentials@umbc.edu to see if you qualify.

Did you have extra meals left on your meal plan last semester? Consider signing up to donate 5 or 10 meals from your meal plan to Save a Swipe to help a classmate in need. Last semester 280 meals were donated which were able to feed 23 food insecure students. Help us reach and surpass those numbers this semester!  Consider doing your part in helping Retriever Essentials bridge the gap between hunger on campus and academic success by signing up to donate online from now until 2/15/19.

Donated meals will be distributed to students in need through Counseling Services to be used in True Grit’s. 225 Block meal plans will have 5 or 10 meals deducted when you sign up. Recurring meals per week (Flexible 10, 14, Terrific 12, Savvy 16) will have one meal deducted each week starting February 25th-May 6th. Ultimate Meal Plan holders will be donating their Friday lunch meal, students on the Ultimate will not be able to use a meal from 11:00 am - 4:00pm on Friday. Ultimate plan holders can still use their flex, Retriever Dollars or food funds. By donating these meals you agree to this form, these meals are non-revocable once submitted. You may sign up during the beginning of the semester until the drop/add date (February 15th, Spring 2019).