The Department of Homeland Security Experience Research

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) launched the competition for graduate and undergraduate students across the United States and territories to participate in the 2023 Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) internship program.

The DHS HS-POWER program, administered by S&T’s Office of University Programs, offers internships for students majoring in homeland security related sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to gain quality experiences conducting DHS mission-relevant research. Participants conduct research in or at DHS laboratories, DHS components and offices, and other federal research facilities nationwide, while providing the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals.

Appointments are typically 10-week periods during the summer, starting in May or June. Start dates are flexible. Students receive a stipend and housing allowance.

The goals of the program are to develop a diverse, talented pool of workforce-ready STEM students, and to promote long-term relationships between students, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities to diversify the DHS workforce.

Student applications are accepted until December 9, 2022.

For more information about HS-POWER and to apply, visit Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research.

Information on the DHS OUP can be found at: University Programs.

About DHS S&T

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) mission is to enable effective, efficient, and secure operations across all homeland security missions by applying scientific, engineering, analytic, and innovative approaches to deliver timely solutions and support departmental acquisitions. Created by Congress in 2003, S&T conducts basic and applied research, development, demonstration, testing and evaluation activities relevant to support Homeland Security and first responder operations and protect critical infrastructure. For more information about S&T, visit scitech.dhs.gov.

The Boren Scholarship - Last Call!

LAST CALL!

Are you currently studying, or strongly interested in studying a language critical to US national interests? Are you strongly interested in US government service?

The Boren Scholarship offers undergraduates up to $20,000 for long-term (two semesters; one for STEM majors) study abroad focused on learning critical languages. Campus deadline: January 22, 2023.

Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America (esp. for Portuguese), and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships may be used for study abroad in Summer 2023, Fall 20243, and/or Spring 2024.

To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Boren Scholarship applicants - including a recorded presentation, advice, and sample essays -  Click here to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Boren applicants.

Required Campus Deadline: January 22, 2023

Eligibility: US Citizenship is required; All classes including seniors are eligible. 

*The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.*  

Undergraduate Research Day

Undergraduate Research Day (URD), Maryland’s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments will take place on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023, from 1 to 4 pm, with registration and set up opening at 11:30 am. URD will once again take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union.

 

Presentation proposals may be submitted beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2023 through the MCUR website. More information will be available on the MCUR website beginning January 23, 2023.

 

Please save the date - we look forward to seeing you then and there!

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Leadership Program

 

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Leadership Program (CRLP) is a free three-day academy designed to provide training and insight to emerging leaders by fostering a comprehensive and supportive educational environment wherein program participants will engage with experienced Civil Rights leaders, scholars, and practitioners in order to learn more about career paths and opportunities in the field.

 

The program will be held virtually  on March 2-5, 2023.  Topics covered will be, but not limited to:

 

·        Training on Maryland’s Anti-Discrimination Laws and MCCR Enforcement

·        Legal Overview/Investigative Practices

·        Civil Rights Career Forum

For more information, click HERE

Prince George’s Audubon Society Communications Intern

 

The Prince George’s Audubon Society seeks a communications intern for the 2023 spring

semester to—

1. Carry out a full upgrade and revamp of our chapter website, including set-up of tools for

email marketing

2. Integrate social media to augment our outreach

3. Help make the PGAS website a dynamic, electronic hub where members, volunteers and

the public can learn about and sign up to volunteer for and/or participate in PGAS

events such as bird walks, the Migration Festival and the Habitat Advisor program

*$17 per hour ($2,295 total), nine hours a week for the spring semester, virtual and in-person*

Qualifications—

1. Demonstrated ability to develop a website using Squarespace or a similar platform

2. Demonstrated ability to use Calendly or a similar software program

3. Ability to work both independently and with a team

4. Knowledge of best ways to reach a wider audience with social media tools

Preferred Interest/Knowledge—

Environmental studies and/or interest in the natural world

Opportunities will include—

1. Engagement with Audubon on Campus, a national program that supports student

conservationists

2. Training with naturalists who lead PGAS’s Audubon Wildlife Habitat Program

3. Deepened understanding of the role wildlife habitat plays in sustaining ecosystem

health

4. Mentorship and supervision provided by educator and co-founder of PGAS Wildlife

Habitat Program—a dynamic, grassroots effort to empower people to make beneficial

change in their own outdoor spaces

5. Hands-on experience with a growing environmental organization

Application instructions— (Deadline: Friday, December 9, 2022)

Send a resume and one-page cover letter to audubonwildlifehabitat@gmail.com in which you

address these questions:

1. Why do you want to be the PGAS communications intern?

2. What would you bring to the experience and what you hope to get out of it?

3. Which of the preferred and required skills and knowledge do you have?

Agromovil Communications Intern

 The farm-to-market system is incredibly inefficient. Every year, small farmers around

the world lose an estimated $300B in potential value between intermediaries and

harvested crops that never make it to market. To unlock this trapped value, we

developed Agromovil, a global app-based platform that helps small farmers see new

market opportunities, sell directly to buyers, and find optimized transport – getting

products to market more efficiently and profitably around the world.

As an international tech start-up, Agromovil is an exciting team to join. We embrace

Agromovil’s social purpose and place small farmers at the center of everything that

we do. Agromovil is based in Washington, DC and is currently operating in Colombia,

Tanzania, and Ghana.

Agromovil is seeking a bright, motivated Communications Intern who is looking for

an opportunity to make a difference in the world. Through this internship, you will

have a real impact on small agriculture – empowering farmers and their communities,

and reducing food insecurity and waste.

Time: 10-12 hours/week during the school year, 15-20 hours/week during the

summer.

Compensation: begins as an unpaid internship with an opportunity for a stipend or

wage after ~1 month. This internship is eligible for course credit upon approval of

applicant’s university.

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Location: Hybrid-Remote in the Washington, DC area with potential to be fully

remote for the right candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Media Monitoring/Community Management

-  Find new stories, conversations, and connections and recommend

actions to take

- Share stories, join conversations, and connect with followers/influencers

based on feedback from Project Coordinator.

- Media Analytics

- Gather weekly data from Agromovil’s website, FB, IG, LI, TW, YT

- Compile monthly performance reports

- Writing Blogs, Press Releases, and Newsletters

Communications Intern US

- Recommend content and outline to Project Coordinator

- Write drafts and do revisions based on feedback from Project

Coordinator

Potential Responsibilities Based on Skill and Growth in Role

- Design social media creative and/or edit videos

- Design and edit website

- Product development activities

Requirements/Qualifications:

- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in 4-year college

- Strong non-academic writer

- Experience with non-academic writing (copywriting)

- Experience with digital marketing

- Experience with social media management

- Experience with data analytics

- Respond well to feedback and criticism

- Organized and good time management

- Energetic, determined, can-do attitude

- Foreign language skills (especially in Spanish, Swahili, Portuguese, or French)

are a plus

- Creative software skills (ex: Canva, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, etc) are

a plus

The Application Process:

Send your cover letter, resume, writing samples, and creative portfolio (if applicable)

to Sarah Smith at ssmith@agromovil.co with subject line titled “Communications

Intern Application”. Please include writing samples that showcase your copywriting

skills (ex: a collection of social media posts, newsletter or blog, website page, press

release, etc). After reviewing your submission, we may invite you to interview with

members of the Agromovil DC Team via Zoom.

USBG Scholarships

I wanted to reach out to share with you the new 2023 summer internships that The USBG has just announced. Below you can find the links and titles for each internship opportunity available.  The deadline for applying is January 31, 2023. 

 

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689114400 - horticultural aide

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689166900 - visitor assistant aide

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685385500 - laborer or garden aide

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685383900 - office clerk

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685381400 - architectural/engineering aide

https://usbg.gov/opportunities-us-botanic-garden-jobs-and-internships - Support Tutorial Video

Careers in Law Panel

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

5 - 6pm | Virtual | RSVP Here

 

This panel will feature legal professionals of all different experience levels, in varying areas of law. The panelists will talk about their experiences, their career journeys, as well as offer advice as to what current students can/should be doing while they are at the university to position themselves for a fruitful future (resources, clubs, networking, etc.). This virtual event is open to all class years and majors. Students with an interest in the legal field may find this session particularly interesting.

 

Confirmed panelists include:

• Professor - UMD Carey School of Law

• Judicial Law Clerk - Maryland Court of Appeals

• J.D. Candidate - Harvard Law School

• Additional Panelist TBA

The Farm Credit Foundation Scholarship Reminder

 

Don’t Delay – Apply For a Scholarship Today!   The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is now accepting applications for their 2023 scholarship program! This year, the Foundation will be awarding at least 10 students with up to $10,000 to use towards their education. The program is open to high school seniors or students currently enrolled in a trade school, college, or university who plan to work in agriculture and reside within Horizon Farm Credit’s footprint. Visit FCFoundationForAg.org for all eligibility requirements.   Applications are due on Friday, January 6, 2023. If you have any questions, contact info@fcfoundationforag.org. Good luck!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

AFA Leader Institutes: Applications Open!

 

The Agriculture Future of America Leader Institutes provide undergraduate college students specialized professional development opportunities that focus on professional and peer networking, exclusive company tours, and panels and discussions on relevant industry topics. 

AFA currently offers six Institute experiences and competitively selects students for each program. Every Institute provides professional development training and direct exposure to industry professionals and key environments within the given specialty sector.

Once selected to attend an Institute, the only cost to the student is travel. AFA and its partners cover hotel, meals and event material costs. More information on eligibility can be found here. 

For more information on each institute, please see below:

Applications Due  December 1, 2022	Applications Due  February 21, 2023	Applications Due March 31, 2023
Sustainability Institute February 12-14, 2023 New Orleans, LA	Animal Institute April 23-25, 2023 Kansas City, MO	Crop Science Institute July 23-25, 2023 Raleigh, NC
Technology Institute March 9-11, 2023 Orlando, FL	Food Institute May 21-23, 2023 Chicago, IL	Policy Institute September 10-12, 2023 Washington, DC

Previous UMD participants have described their experiences with the AFA Leader Institutes as extremely valuable in terms of connections made and industry knowledge learned. 

If you have questions or would like to know more about what the experience at an AFA Leader Institute would be like, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Casey Miller, caseymil@umd.edu

Maryland Summer Scholars program

 The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Take part in our upcoming online information session to learn more:
Maryland Summer Scholars Information Session

Select session below to register (required)

Maryland Summer Scholars: Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 1 PM

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, which includes recordings of this presentation, click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Paid Summer Research Information Session

 Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2023 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences???

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions AFTER Thanksgiving week to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2023.

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs:  

Summer Research Opportunities- General Information Sessions

Session held via Zoom; select session below to register (required)

Summer Research Opportunities: Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 12 PM

>>>> The session listed below will ALSO highlight programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, the Big Ten SROP, the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP, and other programs:  

Summer Research Opportunities for Underrepresented Students

Session held via Zoom; select session below to register (required)

Summer Research Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups: Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 3 PM

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, which includes recordings of these presentations, click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

AGNR Student Council Fundraiser - NOW LIVE! Get your AGNR Apparel Now!

The AGNR Student Council, would like to announce the launch of our Fall 2022 Apparel Fundraiser Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards supporting future AGNR Student Council events and building community among our student organizations. 

The design used in this fundraiser was the winning one chosen from the college-wide contest we held earlier this semester. Congratulations to Zoe Jarvis for submitting the winning design! 

The sale ends November 27th and is open to the entire AGNR community. There are two colors of short-sleeved softstyle t-shirts available as well as a crewneck sweatshirt and a hoodie and all items come in unisex adult sizes. Prices start at $30 and direct shipping is available. All items should be received by mid-December-- just in time for the holidays! Don't miss your chance to own this one of a kind design! 

Here is the link to the fundraiser: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/fall-2022-agnr-apparel-fundrasier

We hope that you will consider supporting the AGNR Student Council. Please let us know if you have any questions!

U.S. EPA: Veterans and Persons with Disabilities National Outreach Event

 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting its a national outreach webinar for veterans and persons with disabilities on November 16th and 17th at 2:00 PM EST (11:00 AM, PST).

While the intended audience are veterans and persons with disabilities, the event is open to the public. Current students and alumni are invited to learn about EPA’s role in protecting human health and the environment, as well as how to apply to paid internships and recent graduate opportunities. We will provide an overview of the federal hiring process, including creating a USAJOBS profile, building a federal resume, and an opportunity to engage with employees in the field.

Event registration is not necessary. You can also find direct meeting links on our events page, here.

Please join the teams meeting by clicking here.

Virtual Meeting Link

https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MTk3YzM2MDItMTA3Zi00YzhiLThlMjUtMGExNWI3NmEyMzAz%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252288b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7%2522%252c%2522

HACU National Internship Program

 

Apply to be an Experience Leader for UMD Alternative Spring Breaks!

 Are you interested in learning about and visiting new communities? Do you enjoy reflection, dialogue, and meaningful experiences with other UMD students? How about exploring some of the grand challenges facing our world today? 

Apply to be an Experience Leader for UMD Alternative Spring Breaks!

Important information: 

• Apply here: https://ter.ps/ABLeaderApp

• Application Due Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 @ 11:59PM EST

• All Experience Leaders commit to and serve in this role for the Spring Semester -
  January through May 2023

• Alternative Spring Break Experience Dates: Saturday, March 18 - Saturday, March 25, 2023

Benefits of being an Experience Leader:

• Learn from community members doing compelling work around topics you care about

• Apply your learning outside of the classroom

• Travel to a new and interesting place with your peers

• Build experience applicable to future internships, jobs, and grad school

• Form meaningful relationships with your peers from across campus

• Get financial support to cover all costs of the AB trips you lead

For more information: 

• Learn about the Alternative Breaks Program here. 

• Find out more about the Experience Leader Role here.

• Email alternativebreaks@umd.edu if you have any questions!

–BE THE MOVEMENT–

Greenhouse & Nursery Manager - Lewisburg, WV Job Oppritunity

 Position: Greenhouse and Nursery Manager

Organization: Appalachian Headwaters

Location: Lewisburg, West Virginia

Position Overview:

Appalachian Headwaters is a nonprofit organization focused on restoration of native ecosystems and environmental education in central Appalachia. We have two sites, each with a green house and a shade house. These sites also include hundreds of acres of open growing space. These sites include (1) a 100-acre park and environmental center, and (2) a 100-acre camp property. We also have an experienced grounds crew and grounds crew manager. The Greenhouse and Nursery Manager will help guide Headwaters’ native plant horticulture program, directing the plants we grow and how we care for them.

Headwaters started its native plant nursery in 2018 to grow native plants and seeds for its mined land restoration, environmental education, and pollinator gardens. Planting nursery stock from seed collected from central Appalachia will contribute to success of our projects.

The Greenhouse and Nursery Manager will be responsible for:

• managing the plant production at our sites,
• planting and maintaining plants at educational and restoration sites,
• working with nursery program staff,
• plant propagation and care,
• helping direct grounds maintenance and invasive species removal at Headwaters’ properties,
• some community education programs,
• other activities that fit the staff’s talents and organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelors’ degree, master’s degree, or comparable experience in Horticulture, Agronomy, greenhouse management, or a related field;
• Experience in a greenhouse (required);
• At least two years’ experience in nursery work and horticulture;
• Knowledge of native plant horticulture;
• Compatible with our program mission, including a dedication to environmental protection, organic plant growing and restoration of native ecosystems;

 

Compensation: Full time salaried position with excellent benefits including up to 10% retirement match and fully paid medical insurance.

Position will be based in Lewisburg, West Virginia

Organization websites: www.appheadwaters.org

Please submit a resume and cover letter to kasquith@appheadwaters.org. 

Position open until filled.

Start date: ASAP

Mortar Board Applications

 Hello!
 
My name is Hannah Schaadt I am the President of the Adele H. Stamp chapter of Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society. On behalf of our Executive Board and National Office, I am extending an invitation for you to apply for membership into our chapter!
 
With Adele H. Stamp founding the University of Maryland chapter in 1934, Mortar Board is one of the premier national honor societies on campus recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. Only top students are accepted to join this esteemed society, making it one of the most prestigious organizations on campus. Mortar Board is one of only five honor/leadership societies recognized by President Pines during graduation commencement ceremonies. 
 
Membership will only be given to students who truly exemplify excellence in Leadership, Service, and Scholarship. If you are planning to continue studying at the University of Maryland for at least one more full term, then I highly encourage you to apply for membership into Mortar Board. Unfortunately, those graduating in December 2022 would not be eligible for selection.
 
The deadline to apply this fall is November 19th at 11:59pm.
 
Here is the link to the application: https://forms.gle/DmaBcMzQXJ3WaD1d9
 
We will hold an initiation ceremony for candidates selected for admittance into the organization on December 4th virtually with other chapters across the country. Selected candidates will receive an email extending an invitation of membership prior to initiation! We look forward to reviewing your applications! 
 
Feel free to email us at umd.mortarboard@gmail.com if you have any questions.