Name:Sheetal George
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Position Title: Student Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Information Systems
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Being an intern in the Department of Program Management at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was an amazing learning experience. Not only did I have the opportunity to gain real world experience in the field of project management, but I was given several responsibilities and accomplished several tasks. As in intern in the department, I provided support in scheduling meetings and conducted meeting WebEx calls. I was also responsible for creating and organizing supplemental meeting materials such as meeting agendas for attendees. I had the opportunity to obtain certification for the agency project management system, and through the training and certificate, I was able to implement Microsoft Project and SharePoint in several tasks that I was responsible for completing. I learned how the project managers use these softwares to track their projects till its completion and was able to implement the softwares by tracking my own project schedule throughout the course of my internship. I collaborated with the department staff and a fellow intern to create a SharePoint site for the manager of the department to use for organization of staff and project documents. I was responsible for contributing to the creation and testing of the site throughout the process as well as presenting the site to the department at the end of my internship. Lastly, I was responsible for creating requirements, testing, and user manual documents for the SharePoint site throughout the development process.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
During the Fall 2017 semester I attended a panel hosted by the Career Center in which the focus was health information technology. Several companies were present at the panel and one of them was the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS). The speaker provided us with information regarding the work and mission of CMS and it greatly interested me. I visited their website later that day and came across the internship opportunity. I then emailed the recruiting team and sent them my resume and transcript to consider me for the opportunity. I received an email response a few weeks later from the recruiting manager and was invited for an interview.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed the opportunity to gain real world experience through participating in meetings and implementing the use of different systems such as Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Project after receiving training. Being an intern at CMS also allowed me to develop skills and enhance my personal strengths that I will carry with me throughout my career. The department staff was amazing and provided me with guidance throughout my internship, while encouraging me to step outside of my comfort zone everyday. I enjoyed being challenged to complete tasks and participate in presentations that I never thought I would have the opportunity to do and It was a great learning experience.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
One thing that really motivates me is knowing that the end result of what I am working on is going to make a positive impact in some way and so with every task that I was assigned at my internship, I tried to make sure that I was working hard to make an impact. Whether it was through assisting my fellow intern with completing tasks or assisting the project managers with organizing their project schedule, my internship at CMS has allowed me to make an impact through my work in various ways. The SharePoint site I contributed to creating also still continues to be used today and helps the management staff in organization of their documents.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice to another student who is seeking an internship would be to apply to an internship that not only coincides with your future goals and prepares you for your future career, but also one that interests and motivates you. I would also say to to take advantage of every opportunity available at different on campus information sessions and career events that interest you because you never know what doors can open for you.
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Name:Zack Herd
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UPS
Position Title: Business Analyst
Major(s)/Minor(s):Business Technology Administration
Work Term:Summer 2018 and Fall 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Each morning when I arrive to my cubicle I check my email inbox and my calendar to see what I may have missed after leaving the office the day prior and what I should anticipate for the day ahead of me. I have been working on a project that features the expansion of UPS into new markets overseas so I typically have conference calls with international stakeholders the first half of my day to accommodate varying time differences. After I have participated in the calls for the day, I typically begin to work on follow up action items and deliverable that often require Skype meetings with some of my peers in our Georgia and New Jersey offices. I have presented roughly every two weeks while in my current role of a business analyst. Typically these presentations are PowerPoint's that feature some Excel spreadsheets that display the numerical analysis showing opportunities for the company.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I attended the career fair in Fall of 2017 and happened to walk past UPS and noticed a large line and I was curious what positions UPS were recruiting for. I stopped and talked a few minutes and became interested. A few weeks later I received an email directing me to complete an application, and within another few weeks I completed two phone interviews and one in person interview with my now manager and my team lead. Within 48 hours of the in person interview I received a formal offer to begin in May. And I felt extremely encouraged as the time from when I completed and application to when I received an offer was only about 6 weeks and the position was not set to begin for roughly 7 months. I felt excited that they wasted no time in letting me know they wanted to bring me aboard.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I honestly enjoy the opportunity to make a real world contribution since the very first day I arrived. I am treated as a normal employee, I am never tasked with anything that feels as busy work instead I work on projects like any new hire would. There are always opportunities to cross train in other departments and further my education through external and internal programs that are company funded.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I definitely feel like I have made an impact in my short time at UPS so far. I have been lucky enough to see and hear my analysis utilized in meetings with senior management. I have seen an entire project from start to finish at this point and I felt so accomplished that I was apart of something that will be released in the near future. I also had the opportunity to use some of my educational background and previous work history and pitch an idea to the marketing department which was well received and now being conceptualized for beta testing.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would tell everyone to take full advantage of everything the company has to offer. I have the opportunity to not only apply what I have learned in the classroom to real life situations but I have been able to pinpoint areas of opportunity for me to excel as a professional. UPS not only has an access to a ton of webinars that they cover the expense for but also external learning sites that teach you new skills in your downtime. Their interest in investing in my personal and professional development makes me consider them as a potential long term employer.
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]]>Name:Fayokemi Ojo
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Texas Instruments
Position Title: Automation Engineer
Major(s)/Minor(s):Computer Science
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My official position title was Automation Engineer. However, I worked on web applications during my internship. I mainly programmed in Java, SQL, and Javascript using Spring Tool Suite (STS) to create web applications. I had two projects during my internship. The first project was independent and involved keeping track of parts. My responsibility was to add functionality to the existing application. The second project was in collaboration with two other interns and we created web pages from scratch to help managers get data faster. These web applications were used to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
With the help of UMBC’s Center of Women in Technology (CWIT), I was able to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Technology in September 2017. Prior to the start of the conference, I made sure my resume was reviewed by the Career Center and then I uploaded my resume to the Grace Hopper website. It was at that conference I met with recruiters for Texas Instruments and did two, on-site interviews with IT managers. About two days after the interview, I received an offer! I think I was hired because I really knew how to showcase my strengths and talk about how my contributions in groups or in the workplace are impactful. I also had prior knowledge about the company and talked about how many of the things I do in my free time align with their mission.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
My favorite part about coming to work everyday was my co-workers, especially the other interns and new employees. They are smart, driven and fun to work with and we became a squad very early on. We watched a movie every Tuesday, and went to the gym or had lunch during lunch breaks!
I also enjoyed that the IT group at Texas Instruments had events interns to meet upper management, including the Chief Information Officer (CIO). I was able to connect with interns outside of my team and have meaningful conversations with employees that have been there for years.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I worked in Information Technology (IT). At Texas Instruments, IT is a business support entity. Everything done within IT is to support the business at large. So the projects I was assigned had very relevant and important benefits. Specifically, they saved the company time and money. I received a return offer, so they must have liked something about me and my work!
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Please take advantage of the Career Center! Attend Career Fairs, at UMBC and other places. Do not be afraid to put yourself out there and start applying NOW! Feel free to send me an email (fkme@umbc.edu) if you have questions!
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]]>Name:Chyna Ayres
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Columbia Academy Thunder Hill Preschool
Position Title: Preschool Teacher Aid
Major(s)/Minor(s):Psychology/English
Work Term:Spring 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
A typical day starts off with greeting the children and their parents as they are getting settled into the classroom. Once the parents leave, we interact with the children as they participate in activities with their classmates until breakfast time. During breakfast time, me and another co-teacher, help the children clean up and set the tables for breakfast. Once breakfast is over, one teacher helps with potty training and the other teacher helps with cleaning the tables and making sure the children have had enough to eat and drink. Throughout the day, we do art, we do circle time where we introduce new material and concepts to the children in creative ways, we take them outside to play when the weather is nice, we dance and sing to music, then we prepare for lunch and more potty training takes place. After lunch, the children take a nap that lasts up to two hours. After nap time, the children use the bathroom and prepare for snack time. And after snack time, aftercare takes place.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about an career event on campus and I decided to apply to the job because it was exactly in my career interests. I had to apply online with an attachment of a resume and a cover letter. I went to the Career Center to have someone help me create a cover letter and look over my resume. I found the service very helpful and helped me land this job. No more than a day later, I received a phone call from the company and they wanted me to come in for an interview and was hired soon after.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I have enjoyed the learning process of entering the career as a preschool teacher. Through the company, I have been able to gain training and receive certificates relating to child development in Maryland. I was even able to attend a conference this year as well. I also love the caring and supporting atmosphere I receive from the preschool center. I can't wait to see what will happen as I grow into my career and I find my niche working with children and parents.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that I've been able to create an impact at my job by being a great team player when it comes to creating and participating in developmental activities with the children. I also help to create an impact on the children's lives and empowering them to become comfortable in their skills and abilities.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
If you love working with children, just know that you have to be skilled in working with the children's families as well. Also, having a lot of patience is key.
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]]>Name:Mamadou Aliou Diallo
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Regal Beloit
Position Title: Engineering Design and Applications Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mechanical Engineering
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As an intern in the Applications team, my duties are to review customer requests and select couplings that best meet their application needs. This involves ensuring that selections are neither overemphasized or undersized, which would lead to overpricing or failure, respectively, and that they meet industry regulations. This also includes making engineering modifications to standard couplings as needed in order to meet specifications.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I first learned of the position during the Spring 2018 Career Fair after speaking with the recruiters, who suggested that I apply online. After applying for the position through UMBCworks, I was called in for an interview. I was finally offered the position after two interviews.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed that fact that my job was never repetitive. Every application is different and therefore requires me to conduct lots of research, almost like a detective. As a result, I learned much about coupling applications in other industries such as steel, paper, and oil. Additionally, I enjoyed working with and learning from other engineers in the company. Everyone was understanding and helpful in making me feel comfortable not only at the beginning of the internship but throughout. The company also has a great culture.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I think my work made a valuable impact as it helped in making sure that requests were processed in a timely manner. I also worked on projects to help improve the efficiency of the process, which will positively impact the company long term.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Be involved in extracurricular activities. After being hired, I spoke with one of the recruiters as to why I was selected out of the many applicants. She replied that my involvements outside of the classroom were what stood out the most. For her, it showed that I was a well rounded individual and that I am able to manage multiple responsibilities at once. Extracurricular activities are a great way to distinguish yourself from every other student out there. And they show that you have some leadership experience and that you’re driven, which are skills highly valued by any employer.
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]]>Name:Amina Maswadeh
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Wellness Corporate Solutions
Position Title: Healthy at Hopkins Wellness Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Health Administration and Policy Program
Work Term:Spring 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My internship is focused on promoting health and well-being within the Johns Hopkins employees. There are multiple avenues that the Healthy at Hopkins teams use including webinars, on-site activities, and a Champion program (a team of Hopkins employees who work with the Healthy at Hopkins team to spread well-being within their individual departments). However, one of the key programs instituted is called the Quarterly Rewards Program where an individual receives points for pursuing healthy actions throughout a three month period which then results in a bonus in their paycheck. My project is gathering multiple resources and coming up with ideas that can be included within the program. Alongside this project, I also am in charge of enrolling and welcoming any new Champions that we receive along with creating resources and activities that can be used during on-site booths and events.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I contacted the support team via the email linked on the Healthy at Hopkins page. I was then transferred to the program manager who asked me to send her a copy of my resume and cover letter. Afterwards, I had a phone interview followed by an in-person interview before receiving an email saying that I was selected as the intern.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I have enjoyed being able to see the way in which teamwork truly pays off. By working alongside my teammates, I have learned the importance of communication and work ethic. In addition, it is always rewarding to hear and read about successes within the Hopkins employees.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that by completing this internship, I will have not only assisted in the creation of a program that will be utilized by hundreds, if not thousands. But rather, I will also help inspire someone to take their life, their health into their own hands.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Search for an internship that resonates with you! It truly makes you motivated to work harder and push yourself to accomplish all your goals. At the same time, do not be discouraged if something doesn't happen the way you wanted, it is very possible that something better is waiting for you. So patience and passion is the key!
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]]>Name:Zack DeThomasis
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Greenfield Partners, Inc.
Position Title:Social Media Operations Coordinator
Major(s)/Minor(s):Media and Communications Studies
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I worked for a small, private IT staffing and recruiting company called Greenfield Partners, Inc located in Irvine, California.. My responsibilities included establishing the social media pages, connecting the content through all of the platforms to ensure that there was transparency across all pages. Additionally, I was able to learn the day-to-day operations of a small business and what it takes to establish and maintain it. I was able to sit in on phone calls and interviews between employers and potential candidates.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
My mentor was a personal connection and because he works within the staffing industry, he has many connections to various companies. Over the Winter break into the Spring semester of this past year is when I started looking and applying to different internship positions for this Summer. It wasn't until midway through the Spring semester that everything was then set. I had asked him if he had any knowledge of any companies looking to hire interns in any marketing positions. Upon this, he then countered and asked me if I would like to work with him to get his company's social media pages started and functioning.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
It allowed me to be creative and rely on my own knowledge of social media. Additionally, I did a lot of research to see how other companies started and use their social media pages so that I could create something similar for Greenfield Partners, Inc. it was also very challenging because Greenfield isn't a company that produces material goods, but rather it is a service that companies can use to come into contact with potential job candidates. The group at Greenfield really acts as more of the "in-between" for companies to candidates. Being a former athlete at UMBC, I have really only been familiar to things that were sports related. This internship was the first thing that I had done that wasn't sports related so I enjoyed that it was something new to me and maybe out of my comfort zone.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I was able to help out a personal connection with getting his business established on social media fronts. Social Media is a prominent platform for companies in our current time, so to help someone out meant a lot.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
There is always a market for hiring interns. Unfortunately, that's what makes getting an internship position so competitive. Before I got my internship at Greenfield Partners, I had applied to 4 different companies for their internship positions and had gotten denied to all 4 of them. It really did force me to look back at my network and connections and then take it upon myself to reach out. Additionally, teamwork is KEY. Being able to communicate with your coworkers on ideas is a necessity. Like I said, there is always a market for interns and make sure to check base with any of your personal connections.
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]]>Name:Shannon Clancy
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Ford Motor Company
Position Title: Product Development Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s): Mechanical Engineering
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I work as an intern in a branch of Product Development called Body Exterior. Specifically, I am on a team who works with water management and water leak issues on vehicles. I have participated in multiple tests on vehicles and my project focuses on hole sealing process to prevent water from entering the car. I also have been working on my technical writing on the day to day by drafting design rules on various issues.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I actually obtained this internship in a very unusual way from the typical apply, interview, hire process. Ford came to UMBC for the first time in 10 or so years in Fall 2016. At that time, I was a sophomore and was very interested in working on cars or possibly going into automotive engineering. The Career Center was holding a networking event for Ford where two representatives who went to school in MD, one from UMD and the other from UMBC to try to recruit interns and full-time employees. I went to the event and made a contact, John Reed from UMBC, who is actually now my manager. I applied for their summer 2017 internship, but due to unforeseen circumstances, my interview was right after their hiring process was underway and most interns had been hired by October 2017. I ended up not being hired by Ford for that summer. However, I decided that I was still invested and determined to have another opportunity with Ford. I kept in contact with John Reed through email and talked with him when he came for the Spring 2017 career fair. Between his first visit in Fall 2016 until I reapplied Fall 2017, we sent around 30 emails back and forth. He remembered my name and my experiences and would always want to know how I was doing in school and in my extracurriculars. Through keeping contact, John was able to find me a spot on his Body Exterior team and it was a moment I'll never forget as a first step in my career.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I have enjoyed meeting the people I have so far. Ford is a huge company, and everyday I’m always meeting new people from such diverse backgrounds, even more so than UMBC. Everyone has a different story, and it’s something that has always intrigued me about others. I’ve gotten so much support, and learned more than I could have imagined, especially thankful for my supervisor and everything she has done for me. It’s also pretty cool to see and work on vehicles that come out in the next 1-3 years.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I have made an impact and will continue to make an impact after my internship is over through my summer project. Even though the end product will be a small part to a large process Ford has in designing, manufacturing, and launching their vehicles, it’ll help save the company a lot of time and money through preventative measures and checks.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Two things: One, understand everything happens for a reason and just keep trying. When I first didn’t get the internship with Ford, I was devastated. I knew since high school that I had an interest in the automotive industry and to be denied that was heartbreaking. But I didn’t give up, and John encouraged me to stay in touch and reapply for the following summer. So I made sure I still held my head high, and do the most that I could, which was talking to John. Two, networking is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your career. I believe I got this job at Ford almost fully because of networking. Obviously, you have to meet certain criteria of the company and have basic knowledge to have the position, but I impressed John and showed him my passion for working for someone like him and a company like Ford.
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]]>Name:Devin Protzko
Research Site: NASA/JCET
Position Title: Research Assistant
Major(s)/Minor(s):Physics B.S. / Math Minor
Work Term: November 2017 - Present
Tell us about your research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I am a research assistant with NASA/JCET; mainly in preparation to pursue a Physics PhD. We are gaining a better understanding of hurricane intensification through eddy momentum flux and wavelet analysis, simulation modeling, and statistical variance scaling - as the accuracy of trajectory models have surpassed that of intensification models. My day-to-day comprises processing various forms of data (observational e.g. fuselage IWRAP, or model e.g. LES), morphing the raw data into something more quantitatively and qualitatively analyzable (functions, plots, etc.), reading relevant research, and collaborating with my adviser, Dr. Guimond.
To elaborate on the research itself, we utilize high-resolution observational data (IWRAP) to analyze coherent turbulent structures in rapidly intensifying Hurricane Isabel. Moreover, we use wavelet analyses to compare statistical properties of high-resolution features in observational data to that in model (LES) data, such that we analyze the role of small-scale features in large-scale flow patterns. The main objective is to better understand the physical processes that control hurricane formation and intensity change, specifically the relative roles of environmental and inner-core processes. There is evidence that small-scale processes in the inner core may play an important role in hurricane intensity, but these processes are only partially understood. The features – turbulent eddies, eyewall vorticity waves, mesovortices and hot towers – are on the order of kilometers wide and rapidly varying. Hence high-resolution models are thought to be necessary, but it is not clear what resolutions accurately model the relationship between large and small-scale features.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
It all happened pretty fast. In Fall 2017, I took an elective called PHYS335 Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere with Dr. Sparling. About midway through the course, Dr. Sparling appreciated my performance, specifically a data analysis assignment comprising NOAA plots and hurricane development analyses. Soon after, I accepted a SURE scholarship opportunity with Dr. Guimond, who is one of Dr. Sparling's colleagues at NASA and has been my adviser ever since. Once the SURE scholarship ran its course and Dr. Guimond wanted to pursue summer work with me, we received summer funding through JCET.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoy that I am constantly surrounded by people who are much smarter than me and passionate about their role in the puzzle of research. The scientific community, albeit initially humbling, catalyzes an impulse to share knowledge in a highly ordered manner, allowing for highly efficient communication. But training my brain to properly sift through dense articles has been worth it, such that conversations about niches of my field seem more casual and less esoteric. Secondarily, I lead an active lifestyle and the flexibility of research catalyzes a great work/life balance. For instance, I can set up a hotspot on the beach and work remotely (with adviser approval of course), as long as my deliverable tasks are ready by meeting time.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Our spring conference paper has been cited multiple times. Plus we are working on publishing an extension paper of sorts with plans to present it at the AGU (American Geophysical Union) Conference in DC at the end of the year. Coming from a seemingly spectator level as a student, it is very satisfying to interact with the scientific community on a more direct level.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Standing out in class is one thing, but reaching out to professors, post-docs, etc beyond class is another. If you have a passion for a field but are unsure/overwhelmed by the sheer amount of paths within the field, just pick one. Some research experience as an undergrad is better than none. Plus, there is high value in acquainting yourself with the academic research process and community.
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]]>Name:Jamie Denton
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Girls’ Life Magazine
Position Title: Editorial Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s): English B.A/ Media & Communication Studies
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
One of my responsibilities was to write articles pertaining to fashion, beauty, fitness, books, and lifestyle for the Girls' Life website, which were published on a weekly basis. Additionally, I assisted in planning content for the Girls' Life website by brainstorming original and creative article ideas. I also became familiar with the inner workings of journalism by transcribing interviews and networking with people in the industry.
One cooling thing about my internship is that I had the privilege of working a music and festival event that was in partnership with iHeartRadio’s z104.3 and sponsored by L.A. Colors. It was extremely fascinating to be behind the scenes and see how companies collaborate and hold huge promotional events. I even got to work with the clothing brand Aeropostale, talk to some of the representatives, and forge relationships with people in similar industries. Plus, I got to take home a bunch of free items!
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I looked on the UMBCworks website around late April, which is where I heard of the position. Then I took my resume to the Career Center, where it was carefully looked over, and I was given constructive feedback. After polishing my resume, writing a cover letter, and submitting three writing samples, I applied for the position a few days later.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Getting my articles published on the Girls' Life Website and getting featured in the magazine (it’s incredibly rewarding to see my name in print)!
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that I've served as a role model for young girls by writing articles that inspire and give advice to teens in order to facilitate their success in the world.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Use UMBCworks to help you find an internship or job opportunity! I wouldn’t have had my internship if it wasn’t for them. Also, don’t be afraid to go to the Career Center; it’s an incredibly helpful resource to improve your resume and strengthen your interview skills.
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