About GEOTERPS

Hello, Geographical Sciences community!

We are thrilled to launch GeoTerps, a vibrant space for all members of our department—undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and friends of the Geography Club and GGSO. This blog is designed to foster communication, collaboration, and connection within our community, all while embracing our mission to Be Global.

In GeoTerps, you will find:

  • Updates and Announcements: Stay informed about departmental news, events, and opportunities.
  • Student Spotlights: Share your experiences, research, and interests with your peers.
  • Opportunities: Discover internships, job openings, workshops, and events that support your academic and professional growth.
  • Discussions and Insights: Engage in conversations about geography and its many intersections with our world today.

We invite everyone to contribute! Whether you want to highlight a project you are passionate about, seek advice, or promote an event, this space is for you.

Be sure to subscribe to stay connected and receive notifications for future posts. Together, let us make GeoTerps a dynamic platform where we can all thrive and embrace our global perspectives.

We look forward to your contributions and are excited to see how this space will grow.

Let’s embark on this journey together—Be Global!

— The Department of Geographical Sciences Advising Team, GGSO & Geography Club

Recent Posts on GEOTERPS

  • Careers in Environmental Health Panel: 10/21

    Join us Monday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging panel discussion exploring the dynamic and impactful field of environmental health!This event will bring together industry professionals from various backgrounds to discuss their career journeys, share insights into the diverse career paths available in environmental health, and offer valuable advice for those interested in…

  • Appalachian Conservation Corps-Paid Internship

    Paid internship opportunity in Washington, D.C. for upcoming grads and alumni interested in conservation, GIS, invasive species removal, biology and other related fields. Our Invasive Plant Management Lead Individual Placements will work with the NPS National Capital Region to supervise a field crew controlling invasive plant species with mechanical and chemical control methods. This 49-week…

  • *DSAC Graduate Panel Event* Please read!

    Welcome from the Behavioral and Social Sciences School’s Dean’s Student Advisory Council. We are hosting a Graduate Student Panel for Undergraduates interested in Grad School at UMD called Graduate School Unfiltered. Gain insight into our graduate programs, the application process, and important things to know before attending graduate school. The event will be October 23rd…