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UMD National Security Careers & Networking Day
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Drop in) | STAMP- Atrium Register via Handshake

Attend the UMD National Security Careers & Networking Day to meet and network with national security and intelligence organizations, consulting firms, and/or private sector organizations. Many job roles are available in this field, including engineering, analysis, GIS, computer science, security, language-related positions, research, etc. This is a great chance to connect with employers/professionals in relevant fields and on-campus programs to learn about career opportunities, internships, fellowships, and career path options. Freshmen and Sophomore students are strongly encouraged to attend as this field tends to have lengthy application timelines, so start planning now. Open to all UMD students. Hosted by the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning- BSOS, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), and the University Career Center.

View Organizations attending

Advanced CyberSecurity Experience for Students (ACES) at UMD
CER Consulting, LLC
Defense Intelligence Agency
Global Peace Foundation
MITRE
National Capital Chapter of ASIS International
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)

National Security Agency (NSA)
National Virtual Translation Center
ODNI Human Capital, Foreign Language Group
ODNI/NCTC
U.S. Government Accountability Office
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. State Department, Diplomatic Security Service
UMD Fellows Program
VPR – ARLIS

Questions? Contact the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning, BSOS at bsoscareers

Have you considered a career in Teaching? A life changing profession where you have the ability to make an everlasting impact in the lives of the next generation of student leaders.

Register to attend The College of Education’s upcoming virtual Education Major Exploration Workshop! You’ll learn more about the College of Education, major requirements, and how you can add a double major in Secondary Education. Upon graduation, Secondary Education double majors become eligible for Teacher Certification! Interested in making an impact? Register to attend by clicking the link below. 

Event: Secondary Education Major Exploration Workshop

Eligible Content Area Majors: History, Geography, or Government & Politics

Date & Time: Tuesday, February, 4th at 3pm

RSVP Here: https://education.umd.edu/student-resources/student-services/undergraduate-studies-student-services-office/major-exploration

Wildlife Technician Openings

The Mullinax Applied Spatial and Wildlife Ecology Lab (ASWEL) in the Environmental Science and technology (ENST) Department is looking for dedicated individuals to assist on a research project beginning February/March 2025 and continuing into the summer. The project will be investigating black bear (Ursus americanus) population demographics across western and eastern Maryland using hair snare population estimate designs.

Responsibilities will involve camera trapping, building hair snares, and collecting black bear hair and scat.

During the winter of 2025, technicians and interns will assist with building hair snares across western Maryland for 20 hours a week; in the summer of 2025, technicians will work 40 hours a week gathering hair from snares, baiting hairsnares, and mending hair snares. We have two paid positions for the summer and more available for class credit, as well as dedicated volunteers.

During the summer hair snaring efforts, technicians and interns will be provided housing and required to live in a field house on site. During the winter and spring, class credit and a possibility of pay will be available. Technicians must provide a clean driving record, be vaccinated and boosted against Covid 19, and comply with University of Maryland protocols.

Preferred candidate qualifications include:

For camera data processing:

• Strong computer skills in excel and data organization
• Good orienteering and time management skills
• Ability to process data independently

For various field work:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive field vehicles or personal
• Must be comfortable working early mornings, some evenings, and long days
• vehicles
• Able to walk 10+ miles in steep terrain and be comfortable lifting/carrying 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct field work during hot and humid conditions with biting insects
• Prior field experience working in adverse field conditions is recommended
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and professionally with the public
• Ability to pass a standard background check
• Preference for skills in GPS orienteering and non-GPS orienteering (map and compass)
• Willingness to live in a field house during summer
• Willing to drive or be transported for long periods of time between hair snare sites

Field work requires comfortable hiking clothing such as long socks, breathable long pants, and comfortable hiking boots. We will be hiring 2 paid positions (summer 2025) that must be UMD undergraduate students, and we will offer multiple volunteer internship positions, given the applicant can work the minimum hourly requirement each week (20 hours).

For more details, please direct your questions to our emails below. To apply, please send a single PDF labeled “Lastname_BearProject” (ex: Jones_BearProject) with your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to Abigail Thiemkey thiemkey@umd.edu and Daylan Sears dsears10@umd.edu by February 7th, 2025.

Today marks the start of the Schedule adjustment period (Jan 27, 2025 -Feb 7, 2025).  Students can add and drop classes, change credit level, grading method; apply for graduation; no appointment required.
View all dates and deadlines here.

Mandatory waitlist check-in period also begins today, January 27, 2025.Students are required to check-in every business day to remain on the waitlist. If a student does not check-in once a day during the mandatory waitlist check-in period, their name will be removed from the waitlist.

Policies and FAQs about waitlist/holdfiles can be found here.

January 30 @ 11:00 AM

Are you ready to land your first job in geospatial or environmental sectors after graduation? Your CV could be the key to unlocking that opportunity, and Oxygen Digital AI has an exciting event designed just for you!

In collaboration with Women+ in Geospatial, Oxygen Digital AI is offering an exclusive chance for you to have your CV reviewed by Sam Warwick, Earth Technology Lead at Oxygen Digital. Whether you’re applying for roles in geospatial technology, environmental consulting, or another related field, this session will equip you with essential CV tips and tricks to boost your chances.

Why Attend?

• Expert CV Review: This is your chance to have your CV evaluated by a professional recruiter in geospatial. If you register and submit your CV, you could get it reviewed live by Sam, with feedback that’s directly applicable to the job market in geospatial and environmental sectors.
• Practical Tips: Sam Warwick will share insights on how to make your CV stand out and what recruiters are looking for in the geospatial industry. Plus, you’ll learn how to enhance your LinkedIn profile to further showcase your professional brand.
• Networking Opportunity: Besides gaining valuable feedback, you’ll have the chance to connect with professionals in geospatial fields, including those from Women+ in Geospatial, and expand your network.

How to Participate: To join the webinar, register and submit your CV to Anna Parrish at anna.parrish@oxygendigital.ai. All CVs will be anonymized for the review. While only 3-4 CVs will be reviewed live during the session, you’ll still gain valuable insights from the discussion and have plenty of time to ask your questions.

Agenda:

• How important is a CV really?
• Reviewing your CV: What works and what doesn’t
• The importance of LinkedIn: Mastering the basics for job hunting
• Q&A session: Get your questions answered by the experts

About Oxygen Digital AI
Oxygen Digital is at the forefront of the most cutting-edge markets in the world, with expertise in Geospatial/Earth Observation, AI & Data Science, Energy Trading, and Renewable Engineering. The company leverages innovative solutions to deliver results in these interconnected domains, and now they are bringing their expertise to help you launch your career.

Don’t miss out on this chance to perfect your CV and increase your chances of landing your dream job in geospatial. Register today here: Mastering your CV with Oxygen Digital | Oxygen Digital