Humans of Conflict Event

Apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds - Deadline 3/28!

Submit your applications today for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities like travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, and other opportunity costs (for example: the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship).

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

Applications for the summer 2018 and fall 2018 experiences are due on March 28, 2018 by9 a.m.  Click here to apply. Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria here.

Questions regarding the funds or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu. 

Professional Development Roundtable: Early Career Steps

Fulbright Study/Research and English Teaching Info Sessions

ATTENTION undergrads and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?

Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!

Fulbright awards provide recent B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations. There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad, and English Teaching Assistantships. You will find below some brief introductory information about Fulbright awards. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting information several workshops on Fulbright study/research and teaching opportunities – please RSVP using the links below if you plan to attend (and let us know if are interested but unable to attend by writing to fulbright@umd.edu).

FULBRIGHT GRANT INFO SESSIONS: Please specify which day/time you plan to attend in your response.

Monday, April 2 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.eduMonday, April 2 at 4:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Tuesday, April 3 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended – Campus Deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2018

Award Amounts: In general, Fulbright grants for study and teaching cover the following costs: Round-trip transportation to the host country; Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; Medical Insurance; and orientation programs, in some cases. Fulbright study grants may also provide: Book and research allowances; Full or partial tuition, in most cases.

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

UMD Campus Deadline: September 1, 2018 – contact us at fulbright@umd.edu for details.

Arabic Flagship and Summer Institute

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	Arabic & Persian at Maryland

Join the next generation of global professionals. The Arabic and Persian programs at the University of Maryland are among the best in the country. We offer both short- and long-term study options for students interested in reaching the highest levels of proficiency in these critical languages and developing their cultural fluency in an innovative, exciting learning environment.  The Flagship Programs offer long-term immersion programs both at UMD and abroad to give students a professional level of proficiency. Our intensive Summer Institute covers an entire academic year in just 10 weeks through engaging classes, cultural activities, and individual conversation partners. Open to all students at any language level! Project GO is open to ROTC students from any institution and provides fully funded scholarships for summer study at UMD and abroad.  GLOBALPROFESSIONALS.UMD.EDU

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April 2018 SMA Conference - looking for volunteers!

The 2018 SMA Conference is looking for student volunteers to assist with various logistical matters throughout the conference April 3rd and 4th. Students would assist in directing people to the graduate poster session room, help out at the registration desk, hand out booklets, etc. Students would be welcome to attend panel discussions or presentations throughout the conference when they're support isn't needed. 

THEME:
This Conference will assess what today we rightly or wrongly perceive as historically unprecedented changes from the perspectives of politics and history, sociology, biology, information science, and technological innovation. There is a large body of scientific work that supports the notion that human societies are complex adaptive systems with emergent properties that contain core commonalities, but the actions of which cannot be predicted with certainty. Given the properties of human cognition and social behavior, the question remains: How might nations and societies best position themselves to prepare for and manage the risks associated with rapid change under conditions of fundamental uncertainty? Conference speakers and panelists will address these issues relevant to key domains and dimensions of global security.

Please email Eva Coll (escoll@umd.edu) if interested!

Express Yourself! 2018 Student Expression Contest

The Maryland Dialogues on Diversity & Community is accepting graduate student submissions for the Express Yourself! Student Expression Contest. Please distribute this announcement and attachments within your departments, and encourage students to submit. The deadline is April 6, 2018. If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Dr. Kim Nickerson at knick@umd.edu. Thank you!

https://md-dialogues.umd.edu/express-yourself.html

Maryland Dialogues on Diversity & Community encourages advancing discussions of identity, difference and commonality.  Because meaningful dialogue and critical thinking can change culture, we want to your thoughts on race and racism or sexual misconduct. Express Yourself! allows others to learn from Maryland students’ unique experiences and perspectives.

New S&T News Release: DHS Announces Deadline for 2018 Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative Applications

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security reminds interested student candidates that the window for submitting applications for the 2018 Secretary’s Honors Program (SHP) Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative (CSVI) will close at 3 p.m. (EST) March 15.

The application submission, review and selection process started February 15. Applicants will be considered in the order in which they submit their form and the reviews will continue until all selections are made or until the closing deadline. Interested students are encouraged to submit their application early to increase their chances of being selected.

“We highly encourage interested students to submit an application as soon as possible to ensure they are considered for a spot in this highly competitive and coveted DHS cybersecurity internship program,” said SHP CSVI Program Manager Joi Brown.

Learn more: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2018/03/05/news-release-dhs-announces-2018-cyber-student-applications

Make an Impact in Ecuador or Guatemala this Summer - MSEC App Deadline Extended to March 15th!

The Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC) application deadline has been extended to March 15th.  Please disseminate the following message to students and stakeholders via your list-serv, website or other social media channels.


Applications are due March 15th.  Significant scholarship funding available!
Want to learn more? Attend an MSEC information session:

Are you looking for a more impactful study abroad experience? 

Spend this summer empowering communities through social innovation in Ecuador or 

Guatemala with the Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC). UMD undergraduates 

and graduates from all majors earn 9 credits while working alongside local entrepreneurs 

and development professionals in Latin America.

In your role as a community consultant, you'll learn about social entrepreneurship, adaptive 

leadership, local culture, and empowerment through economic development.  Living with a

homestay family, you'll have a chance to learn or improve your Spanish skills and explore

towns and villages off the tourist track.

·  March 5th:  4:00 - 5:00 pm, 1102 HJ Patterson Hal

·  March 13th: 5:00 - 6:00 pm, 1102 HJ Patterson Hall

Apply Now!

Questions?  Contact Jennifer Precht at jprecht@umd.edu

Human Trafficking Hackathon at George Mason - All students welcome to participate

WHAT: George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and
Government -Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption
Center (TraCCC), and the DHS Criminal Investigations and
Network Analysis (CINA) Center of Excellence, are joining
forces with Blue Compass on a Human Trafficking focused
hackathon as a part of the #ExpeditionHacks event series. Join
us with your own team or join a team onsite to create a
solution using technology to help combat human trafficking or
assist its victims, using artificial intelligence/machine learning,
augmented reality, or any other idea you might have to
contribute to the eradication of this terrible crime and the
suffering of its victims.

WHY: Human trafficking is a global enterprise that is second only to
drug trafficking as the most profitable criminal business. It
takes many forms, including labor trafficking and sex
trafficking. Come to get involved in a meaningful way to have
an impact on eradicating human slavery. Also come to show
off your skills and get noticed by industry professionals (bring
your resume!) and compete for a chance to win some cash!

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th, 2018 9:00am thru Sunday, April 15th, 2018 5:00pm

WHERE: George Mason University Arlington Campus – Founders Hall 3351 North Fairfax Drive Arlington VA 22201

GRAND PRIZE: $3,000

TO REGISTER GO TO: https://expeditionhacks.com/combating-human-trafficking/

Use Coupon Code GMU5OFF for $5 off Registration Fee

*UMD Individuals can attend and may be paired with a participant with more computationally-oriented students*