Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Nyumburu/BMI Community Barbershop

 


The Nyumburu Cultural Center's Black Male Initiative Program has recently started a community barbershop. Not only can you get a haircut, fade, and shapeup from a master barber, you can build with other Brothers and Sisters in the community and dialogue on a range of significant community 

Check out the video above to learn more.

Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) seeking undergraduate research assistant

 

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) in the College of Education is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist with several projects beginning fall semester 2022.

Current projects include:
  • Breaking Down our Silos: Creating a Trauma-Informed Research, Policy and Practice Partnership (TI-RPPP)
  • Development and implementation of preschool curricula for three and four year olds
  • A study of Maryland's Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation project
Please see the above position description or our Career Opportunities page for additional information and application instructions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The deadline to apply for fall semester is May 6, 2022.


Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program - Fall 2022 Offerings

 

Register on Testudo. For questions, contact dialogue@umd.edu. To learn more, visit: go.umd.edu/WEIP

Maryland Day service opportunity - Terps Against Hunger 4/30


Join Terps Against Hunger this Maryland Day on Saturday, April 30th any time from 9:45 AM - 4 PM and help us fight against food insecurity! We will be packaging 150,000 meals to donate to local food banks in the DMV area and need all the help we can get! Bring your friends and family for this great bonding experience to help the community! Be sure to sign up to volunteer using this link before spots run out: https://ter.ps/TAHMDDay22

WHEN: April 30th from 9:45 AM - 4 PM
WHERE: Ritchie Coliseum (7675 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20742)

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Apply Now!

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Apply Now!

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year program combines a fall 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!  

Program Perks Include:

  • Your Choice of 10 Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors.
  • International Security and Intelligence                  
  • Political Engagement and Advocacy           
  • Global Health Challenges and Water Security
  • Energy and Environmental Policy
  • Responses to Global Challenges 
  • Science Diplomacy
  • Critical Regions and International Relations  
  • Homeland Security and National Security Policy
  • US Diplomacy
  • Public Health Policy 

Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or you can obtain credit through your own major.

Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: Department of State, International Rescue Committee (IRC),The United Nations, World Resources Institute, Chemonics International, Foreign Embassies, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Freedom House, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Homeland Security, White House, Congressional offices, Peace Corps, Partnership for Public Service, and many more!

Year round activities include visits with DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.

Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: https://www.globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/gf-application.html

4th Wave Deadline: May 6, 2022

***Prospective Student Info Sessions***

Every Friday, 12pm-1pm, In-Person at 2407 Marie Mount Hall

 

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

EDCP230 The Science & Practice of Emotional Well-Being: Multiple Paths to Happiness, offered Summer 1 and II 2022

 


Undergraduate Research Day hosted by Johns Hopkins University and UMD BMES

This event – co-coordinated by the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University chapters of BMES – is designed to provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to gain research presentation experience by way of presenting a poster and/or oral presentation. This event is open to all bioengineering and biocomputational engineering undergraduates. Even more, students will engage with counterparts from JHU, as well as, potentially, George Mason University and the University of Delaware. 

Prizes will be awarded to the top poster presentation as well as the top oral presentation. Students who cannot participate in person are invited to compete in the oral presentation virtually. All in-person event attendees will have the opportunity to view both the in-person and online oral presentations live.

The agenda for this event is slated as follows, but is subject to change slightly based on the total number of competitors:

Friday, April 29th

9:30 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Welcome & Setup

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Poster Competition

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Speaker & Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Oral Presentations

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Break (Judges Submit Scores)

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Announcement of Awards

Please note: the timing of this event may change slightly based on the number of student participants. The start time of this event will be no earlier than 9:30, and the event will conclude by no later than 3:00 p.m. For those who can only compete or attend virtually, the virtual portion of the event will take place at some point in the early afternoon (approximately 1:30 – 2:30).

Please email bmesumdcp@gmail.com or awolice@umd.edu with any questions.

Register here: https://bioeumd.wufoo.com/forms/m7krbat04rwx68/

Are you a life science major interested in learning how to code in Python? Sign up for BSCI238F: Introduction to Python Programming for the Life Sciences!



BSCI238F is now available on Testudo for registration!

Are you a life sciences student who is interested in learning the basics of coding in Python? Ever wondered how to apply principles of computer science to your field? BSCI238F is a Fall 2022 one-credit, student-taught course (STIC) for undergraduate students with little-to-no programming experience who are looking to start building a strong computational foundation starting with Python. This course will allow students who are new to coding to learn in a guided and collaborative environment.

We will also explore how programming is used in the broader context of the life sciences, research, and healthcare, while also touching on ethical coding, the issues around big data and data privacy, and how they overlap with the responsibilities of a scientist.

To receive updates and additional information about the course, including the

syllabus, please visit this site and fill out the interest form:

https://ter.ps/pythonSTIC22

Please reach out with any questions to rbalaji@terpmail.umd.edu and

gthein@terpmail.umd.edu, and see you in the Fall!

UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College - Summer and Fall 2022



UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College

Consider taking UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College!

Students with at least 60 credits are eligible to enroll in UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College. This innovative course helps students plan their transition out of college and into early adulthood. Faculty and experts from around campus and the country come together to provide a hands-on learning experience. Students gain a grasp on important financial concepts such as budgeting, understanding the stock market, and managing a retirement account. The course faculty also coach students through career development, the steps to secure an apartment or mortgage, understanding benefit packages, and negotiating job offers.

Students are coached through developing a life plan that will help those who have no clear path after graduation and students who have a set vision for what they want to accomplish. We encourage any student interested in preparing for life after college to enroll in UNIV362.

Tuesdays 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Night Market on April 16th from 7-10pm at Hornbake Plaza!

Night Market is the Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA)'s biggest event of the spring semester, where we try to bring a genuine night market experience from Taiwan to College Park. The event will be held on April 16th from 7-10pm at Hornbake Plaza. The night will feature fun games, interesting cultural activities, and tasty food. Entrance is free!

More information on @umcptasa on Instagram (instagram.com/umcptasa/)



BMES Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Competition on Friday, April 29 from 9:30am-3:00pm!

After a two-year hiatus, the University of Maryland Chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) has teamed up with the Johns Hopkins University Chapter of BMES to host the eighth BMES Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Competition on Friday, April 29th from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Zupnik Forum of A. James Clark Hall.


This event is designed to provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to gain research presentation experience by way of presenting a poster and/or oral presentation. Even more, students will engage with counterparts from JHU, as well as, potentially, George Mason University and the University of Delaware. Prizes will be awarded to the top poster presentation as well as the top oral presentation. Students who cannot participate in person are invited to compete in the oral presentation virtually. All in-person event attendees will have the opportunity to view both the in-person and online oral presentations live.


Students who wish to compete in this event are asked to register as soon as possible, and submit their title/abstract(s) by no later than April 18th.


Additional details – and the registration form – are available online. Those who already know their title/abstract can submit it upon registering; alternatively, students may register now and submit their title/abstract by April 18th by emailing them to bmesumdcp@gmail.com. 


Please note: the timing of this event may change slightly based on the number of student participants. The start time of this event will be no earlier than 9:30, and the event will conclude by no later than 3:00 p.m. For those who can only compete or attend virtually, the virtual portion of the event will take place at some point in the early afternoon (approximately 1:30 – 2:30).


The full agenda will be shared online on the BIOE website and with registrants as soon as it is made available. Lunch will be provided for all registered in-person participants and attendees.


Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is hiring a Project Manager!

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a full-time Innovation Project Manager to join their team in VA! The Innovation Project Manager will be a key team member and a leader who is passionate about changing lives through housing and healthcare, who is excited by the possibilities of technology, who enjoys the perspectives of older people, and who has the energy, creativity, and dedication to transform the future of aging. The project manager is responsible for ensuring projects undertaken by VOANS are planned, implemented, and managed to meet all deliverables and the organization’s overall strategic goals.

This is a hybrid position. The Innovation Project Manager will work remotely and onsite at the Alexandra, VA office.

Position Posting & Application:

https://voa.jobs.net/job/J3P8B7726QV2LPD6F8M?ipath=CRJR1 

UMD Memorial Chapel is now hiring an Event Manager for Summer 2022 into next year!

 


Healing From Hate and Advancing Racially-equitable Policies on April 22 from 12-2pm

 


A panel discussion and social justice award ceremony featuring university, community, and policy leaders who will talk about issues centered on individual and community healing, anti-racism, and racially-equitable social and public policy. The Social Justice Alliance continues to honor the legacy of BSU student Lt. Richard W. Collins III, who was murdered in 2017 by a UMD student.

Registration Link
go.umd.edu/SJASymposium2022

SJA Website
https://bowiestate.edu/academics/special-initiatives/bsu-umd-social-justice-alliance/events/healing-from-hate.php

Scholarships for Environmental Studies / STEM Research Careers

Attention 1st and 2nd YEAR STUDENTS! Learn about two great awards - the Hollings Scholarship (for students pursuing environmentally-related studies) and the Goldwater Scholarship (for students strongly interested in STEM research careers).

1. Hollings Scholarship (for rising 2nd year students only): Are you a rising 2nd year student studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 41 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past eight years!

Attend one of our info sessions next week to learn more!

Click here to reserve a spot for Monday, April 18 at 4:30 pm


Click here to reserve a spot for Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Hollings applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

2. Goldwater Scholarship (for rising 2nd and 3rd year students only): Are you a rising 2nd or 3rd year student strongly interested in graduate studies and a research career in STEM? Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious STEM award for sophomores and juniors, with our NEW NARRATED presentation! The Goldwater Scholarship includes annual awards of up to $7,500 for recipients.


Maryland has an exceptional record in the Goldwater competition, ranking 2nd in the nation in the past 10 years! Congratulations to our three 2022 winners, George Li, Kevin Tu, and Patrick Kim.

Click here to gain access to our recorded Goldwater info session on ELMS!

GOLDWATER ELIGIBILITY: Rising 2nd year and 3rd year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for nomination this fall 2022. 

Press PAWS for Self-Care on Wednesday, April 20th from 12-3pm at McKeldin Mall

 


Exams getting stressful? Need some self-care? Wanting some cuddly animal cuteness in your life? Join the Counseling Center to Press PAWS for Self-Care on April 20th 12-3pm. Assess your stress and play with therapy dogs. Come for the afternoon or as a quick break between classes!

EarthFest April 20th from 11am-3pm at Hornbake Plaza

 


EarthFest will be a First Look Fair type event on April 20th (April 22nd as a rain day) from 11am-3pm at Hornbake Plaza. This event will entail fun DIY activities, photo booth, a collaborative art display, raffles, prizes, and various student clubs, departments, and labs who will bring fun interactive activities with informative displays!

No registration is required to attend EarthFest! Join us at Hornbake Plaza on the 20th from 11am-3pm, and celebrate Earth week with us!”

If you also know of any other student groups, labs, departments, etc. who would be interested in having a table at our event, please direct them to complete the registration form below.
Here is the registration form to get a table (Due by 4/17):
https://forms.gle/Yn54zopp7snkBYLT8
All we ask of them is to bring an interactive activity if possible, or some kind of fun informative & educational showcase related to the topic that they would like to show to students!

For questions about these events please reply to this email or contact: jkim0726@terpmail.umd.edu
For more EarthMonth events, please visit the Office of Sustainability’s Earth Month Webpage at earthmonth.umd.edu.

Monday, April 4, 2022

Deloitte Case Interview Workshop April 13th and April 19th.

Sign-up here to attend Deloitte’s Case Workshop on Wednesday 4/13, 6:00-7:00pm ET at VMH 1505! Food will be provided. Sign-up here to attend Deloitte’s Case Workshop on Tuesday 4/19, 6:00-7:00pm ET at Kim Engineering Building 1107 & 1111! Food will be provided

NSF GRFP - Gain access to UMD ELMS Resource Site!

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office has an in-depth ELMS resource site for UMD NSF GRFP applicants, with recorded presentations (described below) and supporting materials to help you prepare a competitive application. Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be in their 1st or 2nd years in Fall 2022 are invited to join our ELMS resource site.

**Click here to complete a brief questionnaire to gain access to our NSF GRFP ELMS resource site.**

Recorded NSF Info Session #1 - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Recorded NSF Info Session #2 - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for, or enrolled in your 1st or 2nd year of graduate studies in an NSF supported field in Fall 2023. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP. 

Join The Smith School Diversity & Equity Council for info session on PhDs in Business and Management on April 6th.

Date & time: 4/6/22 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: 1524 VMH; virtual option provided via Zoom as well
Description: Join Dr. Hank Boyd, Dr. Michael Kimbrough, Dr. Lauren Rhue, and Amber Johnson (current PhD student) as they discuss their PhD experience thus far, their career path as a whole, and take part in a Q&A to explore what it means to earn a PhD in business. Food will be provided.
RSVP link:
https://forms.gle/Rsr9j2Krgcs7E2Uk8


Register for The Do Good Institute's Impact-A-Thon!

Want to Do Good but don't know where to start? Join us on Saturday April 9th, 2022 from 9am - 1pm at The Do Good Institute's first ever Impact-A-Thon! The Do Good Impact-A-Thon aims to inspire UMD students to think critically and creatively about real-world issues through a hackathon-style competition. Participants will form teams of five and be assigned a random issue area that affects the local College Park community. Teams will then have two hours to ideate, prototype, and prepare a pitch for their solution to that issue that will be presented to a panel of expert judges. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and anyone with any social impact experience is welcome to participate!

The Impact-A-Thon will take place at The Do Good Accelerator (behind the hotel) and registration is now open (register at ter.ps/impactathon)! Sign-up and a team with your friends or as an individual and be randomly assigned to existing teams. Feel free to reach out to us at dogoodambassadors@umd.edu if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you there!

The 'Born This Way' Wars: Sexuality, Science, and the Future of Equality

 


Terps Move-Out Donation Drive

Want to support your fellow Terps? Donate to the Terps Move-Out Donation Drive. Between Wednesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 18, they will b...