GeoTerps

The Do Good Institute (dogood.umd.edu) offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this spring:

Internship Opportunities

• Impact Interns: Impact Interns is a professional development and leadership program that connects passionate and talented students to paid social impact-based internship opportunities with Do Good partners and local organizations. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. Internships take place in Summer 2025. Internship positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Work areas are diverse (communications, research, fundraising, program management) and across different fields (arts, civics, education, environment, health, international development, justice and equity, and social services). Hybrid, remote, and in-person options are available. Apply now through February 23 at go.umd.edu/impactinterns.

Experiential and Cohort Programs

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.
• Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week interactive program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.
• Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams with developed initiatives that are currently in the implementation stage of their work. Students in the early stage of their initiatives, or still at the idea stage, should consider Impact Bootcamp. Apply now through February 9 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Competitions

• Do Good Challenge: This annual, campus-wide social impact competition has doubled its prize awards this year! Students and teams can compete to win a share of $40,000 by pitching the impact they’ve made in front of a panel of expert judges and an audience of hundreds. Apply now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/dogoodchallenge.

Opportunities to Learn More

• Information Sessions: New to UMD? Heard of Do Good Institute but don’t know what we do? Join one of our in-person or virtual information sessions to learn about the Do Good Institute, what we offer, and how you can get involved. Learn about our immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences available to help you make a difference while at UMD. Sign up at go.umd.edu/newtodgi.

To stay up to date on program announcements and deadlines, follow the Institute on Instagram (@DoGoodatUMD) or sign up for the student newsletter, Do Good Now (go.umd.edu/dgnnews). #dogoodumd

Are you passionate about sustainable development, spatial analysis, climate resilience, or design? Join our team of multidisciplinary professionals this summer and gain hands-on experience addressing complex economic, environmental, and social challenges.

 Program Details:
Seeking applicants graduating in 2025 or recent grads.
Duration: 10-12 weeks, early June to mid August
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

 Learn more through our storymap:https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d2c10fd0a38f4890b8a464de584c0e51

Application link:
https://wkf.ms/40h6nDb

If you have any questions, please email smurtaugh@geoadaptive.com or careers@geoadaptive.com

Dear EarthScope Community,

The EarthScope Student Career Intern Program is now accepting applications for six paid summer internships designed to provide experience, mentorship, and professional development in the geosciences. These positions offer valuable opportunities for students (from undergrad to graduate) looking to gain practical experience and expand their professional networks. Individuals who have graduated within 1 year are also eligible to apply.

🌟 Featured Internship: Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Intern 🌟

We are especially seeking applicants for our DAS Intern position. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) systems and installation techniques. If you or someone you know is interested in geophysical research and innovative sensing technologies, this internship offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects and develop key technical skills.

🔹 Student Career Internship Benefits:

• Paid Position: $800 weekly stipend
• Professional Experience: Work alongside experts at EarthScope
• Skill Development: Gain experience with real-world applications
• Networking: Connect with professionals and peers in the geoscience community
• Future Job Opportunities: Interns who successfully complete the program are added to EarthScope’s internal job list for one year post-internship, making their applications more competitive for future EarthScope positions.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Program Dates: Mid-May to early August 2025 (~11weeks, exact dates TBD)
Learn More & Apply: EarthScope Student Career Internship ProgramPlease feel free to share this opportunity with students, colleagues, and others who may be interested. If you have any questions, contact us at internships@earthscope.org.

Best regards,

EarthScope Internship Team

Looking to make a difference in Maryland while gaining hands-on experience in public service? Here’s your chance! The 2025 Application Period for three of our programs is NOW OPEN!
Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs offer PAID internships, leadership development, and the opportunity to explore careers in government and nonprofits.

 Programs Available:
Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSIP)
Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program (SNLP)
Maryland Department of Transportation Fellows (MDOT)

 Eligibility:
Rising juniors/seniors and/or graduate students (varies by program)
Students attending Maryland institutions OR Maryland residents at out-of-state schools
GPA of 2.7+
Available May 27–August 8 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)

 Deadline: March 1, 2025

 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eK7Jg5Jc

 Questions? Contact: publicservicescholars@umbc.edu

CRC’s Chesapeake Student Recruitment, Early Advisement, and Mentoring (C-StREAM) program is focused on recruiting, advising, and mentoring college students who identify as people of color*, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, persons from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and first-generation college students, who are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a environmental science, policy, management, or other related fields.

Each summer, the CRC and its partners support fellowships that provide students the opportunity to learn about/experience environmental careers within both science and management fields. The program focuses on careers that support the continued restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, the Bay’s living resources, and the people who live and work within its boundary. C-StREAM Fellows have previously been hosted at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) in Annapolis and Oxford, MD, at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) in Annapolis, MD, within CRC’s seven CRC academic member institutions, and within other Chesapeake Bay partner organizations and agencies.

C-StREAM Fellows gain experience in natural resource management, restoration science, and environmental policy. Each fellowship experience provides insights into careers in natural resource management, policy development and science beyond those applied for and allows students to make connections with established environmental management and science professionals. Coupled with the experience gained from their summer work, C-StREAM Fellows are provided with professional development opportunities and training on subjects such as time management, effective communication and presentation skills, and developing compelling resumes and cover letters.

C-StREAM Fellows receive stipend payments as well as funding to support housing and transportation needs, occasional fellowship related travel, and professional development activities.

READ MORE AND APPLY!