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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

  • Campus Forest Carbon Project 2.0 Intern Position

    Sponsoring Organizations: Department of Geographical Sciences with support from the UMD Office of Sustainability and Campus Sustainability Fund. Internship Term: 10/hrs per week during Fall 2025, with potential opportunity for renewalCompensation: $20/hr Project Description:This project will advance the topic of forest carbon monitoring and modeling in the context of greenhouse gas emissions reporting and climate…

  • Greater Baltimore Climate Summit Opportunities

    2025 Greater Baltimore Climate Summit Poster Session Guidance Theme: Resilience, community, and action in the face of uncertainty Event Date: November 3, 2025 | Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum The poster session at the 2025 Greater Baltimore Climate Summit is an opportunity for professionals, community members, students, and researchers to share projects, initiatives, and insights…

  • Fall 2025 Campus GIS Internship | Position still available

    Facilities Management is seeking undergraduate students to participate in the Campus Enterprise GIS initiative at UMD. Selected students will receive on-the-job training, gain valuable practical experience, and participate in cutting-edge applications of GIS for institutional management and service to the campus community. To apply: Please submit the form at https://go.umd.edu/campus-gis-internship-application. Please send questions to gis-internship@umd.edu.