Maryland ROTC- National Geographic's Chain of Command docuseries

Please join the Maryland ROTC department for a screening of National Geographic's Chain of Command, an eight-part documentary series that exposes viewers to the challenges the United States military faces in the Global War on Terror. Through its unprecedented access National Geographic has followed our nation’s warriors to Afghanistan, Iraq, Latin America, Africa, and Washington DC, depicting “every level of military apparatus – from the Oval Office down to the service members of the front lines.”  

The screening of Episode One: By, With, & Through, will take place on February 8^th, 2018 beginning at 6pm to 8pm in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, Room 2808. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion led by veterans of the Global War on Terror.

You may view additional information about Chain of Command at:

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/chain-of-command/videos/chain-of-command-trailer1/

2018 BSOS Summer Scholars Program

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for 2018 BSOS Summer Scholars. These are awards of $3000 to undergraduate students to support independent research projects with faculty in the summer. This program is modeled after, but separate from, the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research's (MCUR) Maryland Summer Scholars Program. Recipients will gain a competitive edge when applying for graduate study, national scholarships, and other awards. Students may expand their research into an independent study or Honors thesis during the following fall semester.

We will give a maximum of four awards. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors with at least a 3.4 GPA may apply. Applications should include:
a) an unofficial copy of the student's transcript and any other evidence of the student's scholarly accomplishments;
b) a letter of recommendation from a BSOS faculty member addressing the merit of the proposed summer research, the student's qualifications to undertake that project, a mentoring plan; and
c) a one-page personal statement from the student about their long-term professional/intellectual goals, and how this fellowship and research project would advance those goals.
BSOS Summer Scholar proposals are jointly submitted by the undergraduate student and the Faculty mentor who provides a support letter. The Faculty member must have an appointment in a BSOS Department or Center and the student must be a BSOS major.

Applications are due by March 1st to Rebecca Hunsaker at bsosresearch@umd.edu. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca or Jeff Lucas (jlucas2@umd.edu).

Apply for the Honors College Research Grant

Attention Departmental Honors students: Apply for the Honors College Research Grant 

The Honors Research Grant Program supports the research efforts of students in the departmental and college Honors programs. Students may apply for grants up to $500.00 for any legitimate purpose that would enhance their research efforts. For example, grant money could be used toward travel to conferences or special research collections or for the purchase of equipment unique to the student’s project not covered by a mentor’s grant. Generally, grant money is not awarded for the purchase of common laboratory equipment. A student may receive the award once. 

For more information and the application, click here. Applications are due February 26.

UMD TA Opportunity - ISRL448V/BSST338Y

*This opportunity is available to University of Maryland students, ONLY!*

The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies is looking for a TA who can assist one of our visiting Faculty, Prof. Gabriel Weimann. His course is ISRL448V Seminar in Israel Studies; The New Theater of Terror: Online Terrorism.  The course is held on Tuesdays, 3 - 5:30 PM in HBK0105.

Prof. Weimann is a world leading expert in the field and has published many books.  His papers and research reports, more than 120 publications, have been published in scientific journals and books.  Professor Weimann is looking for someone with good online research skills; able to assist students with accessing library materials and assisting the Professor with grading papers and exams.

If you have excellent online library research skills, enjoys helping others, and has an interest in the subject matter of the course, please email me with your interest.  Please forward your resume with references to Avis Koeiman, akoeiman@umd.edu.

Job Posting: Research Center Associate at George Washington University

Job Description Summary: The Program on Extremism at George Washington University provides analysis on issues related to violent and non-violent extremism. The Program spearheads innovative and thoughtful academic inquiry, producing empirical work that strengthens extremism research as a distinct field of study. The Program aims to develop pragmatic policy solutions that resonate with policymakers, civic leaders, and the general public. To achieve these objectives, the Program brings together a unique team of experts from various continents and a range of disciplines, including government officials with experience in public safety and law enforcement; scholars; former extremists; counter-extremism practitioners providing firsthand assistance to families grappling with radicalization

The Program seeks a Research Center Associate to be a member of a larger team looking at non-violent extremism in the United States. The Research Center Associate will be responsible for drafting reports and memoranda based on the data collected on non-violent extremist groups and their activities. The position will require the individual to conduct research independently and will need to utilize open source information to obtain intelligence for more in-depth analysis. This includes assisting staff with original research and analysis. The Associate will be expected to produce written reports and op-eds on behalf of the Program on Extremism. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Visit the GWU Job Listing website here for more information. 

Deloitte hiring

Deloitte is seeking individuals with a TS clearance interested in any of the jobs below.

If interested email Eva Coll (escoll@umd.edu), a former START intern offered to provide a referral or more information for those interested and she will put you both in touch. These requisitions are with the Department of Justice. 

·       Software Developers (Java, .NET, Mobile)

·       MicroStrategy Developers

·       Oracle PL/SQL Developers

·       ETL/Informatica Developers

·       Oracle DBAs

·       Data Analysis (SPSS, SAS, Stata, Tableau, Python)

·       IT Audit

·       Accounting Specialists

·       Cost Analysis

·       Functional testers

·       Dashboard Developers

·       UI/Front End Developers

·       E-Discovery and Litigation Specialists

·       Network Engineers

·       Human Capital Consultants

·       Business Analysts 

National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships

2017 “National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships” is open to U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad. 

Award Amount: $38,000

Deadline: February 8, 2018

Applicants can get more information through the given link: National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships

Recent Grads Job Search Boot Camp

Thursday, January 18, 2018  |  9:00 am - 4:30 pm |  3rd floor Hornbake Library, South Wing Are you a UMD recent graduate (December 2017 or May 2017) who wants to submerge yourself in basic job search strategies?  Then this workshop is for you!  Throughout the day you will: discover how to identify your skills, interests and values; learn how to focus your resume; target positions/industries/organizations of interest to you; learn the ins and outs of networking; create a LinkedIn profile. Space is limited, so please register at https://go.umd.edu/JSBC18 as soon as possible. There is a $15.00 registration fee. Deadline to register and/or to cancel registration with refund is Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 * Lunch will be provided For additional information about this event: Contact Linda Lenoir at llenoir@umd.edu. This event is hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise.

Office of Immigration Statistics (OIS) hiring up to three statisticians

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Policy, Border, Immigration, and Trade, Office of Immigration Statistics. The Office of Immigration Statistics (OIS) develops, analyzes, and disseminates statistical information needed to inform policy and assess the effects of immigration in the United States.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan statistical research projects that evaluate the social, economic, environmental, and demographic impact of immigration, to include immigration benefits, border security, migration flows, and immigration enforcement.

Promotion Potential: This position has promotion potential to GS-13.

This Statistician position starts at a salary of $54,972 (GS-09), or $66,510 (GS-11), or $79,720 (GS-12),depending on the grade level of the selection.

All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

For more information about this position and to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486851300

Adele’s Circle of Women 2018 Scholarship Application

Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship grants annual scholarships to help deserving students who advance the role of women and girls in their academic studies and activities, who plan to further this leadership in their personal and professional lives.  The scholarship seeks to aid emerging student leaders and/or recognize accomplished student leaders.  The five scholarships provide a $500 award to a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student.  Established in 2015, the Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship is generously funded by Terp alumnae. 

Eligibility Requirements for five (5) $500 scholarships:

• Previous recipients of Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
• Current UMD student (undergraduate or graduate)
• Emerging Student Leaders:
• One (1) First Year Student
• One (1) Second Year Student
• Accomplished Student Leaders:
• One (1) Third Year Student
• One (1) Fourth Year Student
• One (1) Graduate Student
• In good academic standing with the University
• Demonstrates good citizenship and a positive attitude

Applications are due no later than February 3, 2017 to be considered for a 2017-2018 award. Awards will be given at Adele’s Circle of Women spring event – HerStory.  All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the event to be held on Thursday evening, April 13, 2017 in the Stamp Student Union.

Interested students should complete the application at https://orgsync.com/84788/forms/295736.  If you have any questions, please email tzacker@umd.edu.