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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

  • GIS Internship with HCPSS

    The Office of School Planning at Howard County Public Schools is offering a summer internship opportunity for students with a background in GIS. Interns will support projects involving data collection, spatial analysis, and mapping related to school facilities, student demographics, properties, and redistricting. This is a great opportunity to apply your GIS skills in a…

  • GIS Internship with HCPSS

    Summer internship opportunity with the Office of School Planning at Howard County Public Schools. We are seeking applicants with background and coursework in GIS to help with summer data collection, analysis, and mapping projects related to school facilities, properties, student demographics and redistricting. Interested candidates should apply: https://hcpss.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/hcpss/job/Mendenhall-Building/Geographic-Information-System-Intern_R0000567 Please contact schoolplanning with any questions.

  • Available: Two Summer 2025 Unpaid Internships Scholarships for UMD Students

    Bright Futures Initiative: Unpaid Internship Scholarship Application Closes: Monday, May 5, 2025 The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships. Eligibility This scholarship is generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland…