Name:Carly Harris
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Raytheon Missile Systems
Position Title: Software Engineer
Major(s)/Minor(s):Computer Science
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I am interning within the Software Engineering Center for Raytheon Missile Systems. Upon orientation, I was assigned onto a project collaborating with a team of out Raytheon Dulles in Virginia. We operate on Agile Scrum so my day to day responsibilities are working on the software assigned to me and daily meetings with my team to discuss the work done and progress of the project.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I received help on my resume through the Career Center and my goal post grad is to serve the country and work for a Government, whether Contractor or Federal Agency so I applied to Raytheon online, with interest in the type of Defense company that they were. I was invited to a Hiring Event out in Tucson, Arizona at the end of April where I was interviewed for the position of Software Engineering Intern. I had experience interviewing from previous internships and I also did a lot of research on the company, specifically how the Software Engineering Center operates. I found out that day that I would be offered the position.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The collaboration and networking with interns and employees from all over the country. Also working everyday with people who share the same passion of protecting our country.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
My goal is to always work hard and do all and everything I can to be a benefit to the company with nothing but a positive impact. In this case, working for a Defense contractor, knowing I contributed to ensuring the safety and security of my country in any way that I could was a huge honor.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Put yourself out there. Take initiative to meet people, network, and research opportunities that correlate to your passions. There are so many opportunities on the Internet, just apply.
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DELEGATE DANA STEIN IS LOOKING FOR LEGISLATIVE INTERNS
APPLY by Friday, 12/15 via UMBCworks, position 9295922
RESPONSIBILITIES
Delegate Stein is Vice Chair of the Environment and Transportation
Committee and Chair of the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Open Space
subcommittee. Delegate Stein also introduces 8-12 bills per session.
Therefore, there are lot of opportunities to learn state environmental
and transportation policy, interact with advocates, and understand the
legislative process.
We are seeking an intern who can work Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to
5, but schedules can be flexible as needed for class and travel. The
stipend is $850.
In addition to the responsibilities described in the MGA Intern Program
Overview, Delegate Stein’s interns also have the responsibilities listed
below. They report to Delegate Stein’s Legislative Director, Margie
Brassil.
We are especially interested in an intern with a strong interest in
environmental issues, including Chesapeake Bay, climate change, and
environmental public health issues.
1. Answer office phone
• Respond to constituent calls,
• Take messages for Delegate Stein or his Legislative Director when they are not available
2. Constituent Contact
• Reply to Constituent issue advocacy calls, letters, and emails
• Add constituents names to a database
3. Newsletter and social media contact with Constituents
• Help write and email newsletters every other week
• Post legislative updates on Facebook
• Update webpage with legislative information
4. Scholarship Applications
These begin to come to the office in late January through the deadline
on March 31. Intern has primary responsibility for keeping track of all
applications.
• Create Google Spreadsheet log with Applicants’ information as applications are received
• Help prepare and send letters to previous year’s applicants reminding them of the need to re-apply
• Work with Legislative Director and others to assess applications.
• Respond to phone and email questions about applications
5. Research and Writing
• As needed, research information on Delegate Stein’s legislation to prepare testimony or on bills before the Committee
• Help draft Delegate Stein’s bill testimony
• Help contact advocates to support bills
• Help maintain schedule of bill hearings
6. Environment and Transportation Committee Duties
• Help prepare Committee Testimony files for Delegate Stein each day before hearings
• Help Committee staff as needed to prepare for hearings
Interns will also be given the opportunity to attend any Committee
hearings, advocates’ receptions and lunches, as well as any other
networking and educational opportunities available during the 90-Day
Session.
Name:Waqas Mehmood
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: McCormick
Position Title: IT Global Security Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Information Systems
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Getting an exposure to IT security as part of McCormick’s IT Global Security team gave me an insight of challenges companies face with time, language, rule and regulations as part of global business specially in IT security. I had an opportunity to work on multiple projects and minor tasks related to IT security such SAP systems security map and minimizing social engineering threats by implementing MFA. I was actively involved and participated in multiple meetings regards to company's computer security globally. Allowing our team to better understand where we need improvement in our security structure.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I applied through UMBCworks to multiple companies and was given an opportunity from few companies but I decided to choose McCormick. My resume was approved and up to date through career center. As far as my process of obtaining this position, I submitted my resume to company’s website. Later on, I was given an opportunity for the first, second , and third interview before I could secure this position as an IT Global Security intern.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
It was a very clean and professional work environment. I had an opportunity to explore every aspect of business outside of IT Security including Manufacturing plants, finance, and innovation center.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I was very involved in my department in various activities to add additional help to the team. I worked with my management team to establish a Project Request Form which will be official way for a company to request any resources from IT Security Department. Also, I worked with security operations team to create a security map that links different SAP Systems in order to better understand and analyze each system regards to security issues.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Make the best out of your intern experience through listening, networking, and exploring company's tradition and culture.
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Name: Ashley Copenhaver
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Google
Position Title: Engineering Practicum Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mathematics & Biology/Computer Science
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As an Engineering Practicum Intern, I worked on the Search UI Infrastructure Team alongside full time software engineers in Chicago. One other intern was my designated partner for the summer, so we worked collaboratively on a project which involved creating an experiment, designing a dashboard for our results, and learning new programming languages such as JavaScript, SQL, and Go. While my partner and I did a majority of the work independently to maximize our time spent in the office, we pair-programmed for the more challenging aspects of the project. Weekly meetings with various engineers around the world kept us up to date with how our project should be functioning.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I first heard about this position through my participation in an earlier Google program called the Computer Science Summer Institute, but it was not until I had begun my first computer science course here at UMBC that I really decided to pursue this position. The introductory computer science course gave me a background that made me feel confident enough to actually apply. I submitted my application in November, and as I progressed through the interviews and site placement, I set up appointments in the Career Center to give my resume a facelift. By February, after going through the whole application and interview process, I had been offered the position of Engineering Practicum Intern for the summer.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
This experience enabled me to network with people around the world and build relationships that will last a lifetime. In addition to the great support I had throughout the whole internship, I loved learning new things every single day. At any point throughout the day, I could ask any other engineer in the office a question and get a genuine answer, resulting in a massive increase in my computer science knowledge throughout the summer.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Google's mission statement from 1998 is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." Through hours upon hours of collaborative meetings with other engineers around the world, I believe that I have certainly made a positive impact on the organization of the world's information.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Whenever you get the opportunity to attend a networking event, you should take that opportunity because you never know when the person you meet is going to become your manager. In addition, remember that you will miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So if you are interested in getting involved in internships or other experiences, actually apply for those experiences even if you think it is a long shot because you may be exactly what the organization is looking for in an applicant -- just stay true to yourself.
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Name:Edwin Quinn
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: KeyW Corporation
Position Title: Electronics Packaging Engineer
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mechanical Engineering
Work Term:Summer/Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Our division develops micro-electronic devices with a focus on software defined radios. We support large contracts for major federal customers in the area. As an intern, I am responsible for the design and process development of electro-mechanical assemblies. My responsibilities include calculating, testing and mitigating issues involving circuit board strain, thermal management and environmental durability. I often utilize plating, machining and other manufacturing processes to complete my designs. I have access to a wide variety of equipment including a UV Laser, multiple CNCs, an X-Ray and extensive lab space to help with the engineering process.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I found my internship through the UMBC career fair. The career center at UMBC helped me improve my resume and advised me on success factors when interfacing with professionals.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoy the hands on learning the most. I find that I am constantly applying my academic knowledge when solving problems. I also value learning how to use new software and equipment to apply that knowledge. It is very rewarding when you are instrumental in solving an engineering problem, even if it is on a small scale. I also enjoy the variety of the work that the job provides. No two projects are the same and there is always a new problem to solve. On a higher level, I think learning how an engineering company is organized and run is invaluable career experience.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I think I bring a new approach to how typical engineering problems are solved. There are many processes in micro-electronics that have been done the same way for many years. As an intern, I have brought new ideas to the table in terms of materials and processes. For instance, on a recent project I suggested the use of cobalt over typical copper alloys because of cobalt's rigidity and other beneficial material properties. Having little to no experience can be a huge upside in that it gives a fresh perspective on solving problems.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Getting an internship is invaluable training for any student. I think that an internship is a big confidence booster and a great way to learn about yourself. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there at career fairs and networking events.
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Name:Ranye McLendon
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Science
Position Title: Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Computer Engineering
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Harvard REU is an internship and research experience. I work in a lab from Monday to Friday, building three robots. Our goal is to have these three autonomous robots roam freely around campus without any guidance from us. We have daily tasks to perform that include coding, soldering, laser cutting, and 3D printing. In our lab, we mostly use python to write code for the robots. We occasionally attend talks from professors around the country. Program requirements include attendance at weekly evening faculty-led seminars, participating in an ethics seminar and giving both a final presentation and a final written report.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I received an email from my UMBC account around February regarding the internship. A UMBC alumni referred me to the program director, and then I applied on the website with my transcript and 2 recommendations almost immediately. I persistently emailed the head of my lab to increase my chances of getting into the program.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed everything about the program. I enjoy building the robots mostly. I was able to learn new things and meet new people. We learned a new topic related to robotics every Wednesday at our lab luncheon. I enjoyed our tour at MIT media lab. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and have a better understanding of what I want to do after graduation.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that these robots the program had us work on will be the start of another self organizing systems robots for the robotics lab at Harvard SEAS. I believe I made an impact on my future after graduating with these new experience. The program allowed me to make new connections with people from all over the country. I am now able to speak about my experience as an intern in my hometown.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would encourage them to be persistent, and to ask questions and seek advice from former students and alum that had already gone through the research experience or internship.
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Apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change
The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation
and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and rewards of
entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places
highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored
internships to better prepare them to launch nonprofit or social
ventures. Students get training and experience to empower them to
become the next generation of social entrepreneurs–working largely in
the not-for-profit world, developing and delivering innovative solutions
to some of our region’s most urgent social problems.
Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on
average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500
toward their compensation.
Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500 plus an opportunity to potentially earn credit
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a nonprofit/social venture
- Develop a network of contacts in the nonprofit community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST:
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and
possess an interest in social change. ALL majors are encouraged to
apply.
TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in both entrepreneurship and this intern program.
What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as
coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)? What type of nonprofit
would you like to intern for and why?
Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks, position 9295354.
Christine Routzahn, Director
Career Services Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, December 1st
T. Rowe Price is interested in interviewing UMBC Ph.D. candidates
graduating in May 2019 from ALL quantitative backgrounds for the
summer intern position below.
https://troweprice.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TRowePrice/job/Baltimore-MD/PhD-Intern_31615
Candidates are encouraged to apply directly via the link above ASAP.
PhD Intern - Multi-Asset Quantitative Research
APPLY here-
https://troweprice.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TRowePrice/job/Baltimore-MD/PhD-Intern_31615
Our mission as a leading investment management firm is to help our
clients achieve their long-term financial goals. We believe our
associates are the key to this mission and we are always looking
for talented individuals who share our commitment to our client’s
success.
If you’re looking for challenging work experiences and the
ability to learn in a collaborative culture, we invite you to
explore the opportunities available at T. Rowe Price.
The University of Chicago will select up to FOUR current UMBC undergraduates for an opportunity to apply for a deep immersive experience in research activities in economics. The program is designed for undergraduate students with strong quantitative and analytical backgrounds of all majors. Substantial coursework in not required.
Program Elements include:
- Students will attend workshops given by Booth faculty as part of the
"Economics Undergraduate Research Experience" beginning the end of June
of 2017 and extending into July of 2017. Information about this program
can be found below: https://bfi.uchicago.edu/feature-story/research-for-undergraduates
- Depending on interest and background students will be matched with
research professionals, graduate students or professors to work on a
specific research project in economics. This activity will start in
June of 2018 and extend until the end of August 2018. Past research
activities included work in Microeconomic Theory, Operations Research,
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, International Trade and Finance and
Labor Economics.
- Additional classroom instruction will be provided for those students without substantial formal exposure to economics.
Support:
- All living expenses will be covered by the Booth School and the Becker Friedman Institute
- Housing will be provided in undergraduate dormitories at the University of Chicago.
- Travel expenses will also be covered.
- Successful applicants will be offered a stipend of $10,000.
Qualifications to Apply:
We seek applicants with an interest in research and willing to work hard for the summer in a stimulating environment!
3.2 cumulative GPA or above.
Open to all analytical backgrounds including economic, finance, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.
A strong quantitative background is a plus but is not required.
Application Process
Required materials:
- Current Resume or Curriculum vitae
- Personal Statement: Two page discussion of the candidate's objective for
the summer and future research goals. Include why you are interested
in the program.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be addressed to "Selection Committee"
- Unofficial Transcript
Please send these materials via e-mail to:
Christine Routzahn, Director
UMBC Career Center
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671
Deadline to Apply: Friday, December 8, 2017
For additional details, contact Christine Routzahn at 410-455-3671 or routzahn@umbc.edu
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