NASA Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships Virtual Career Fair

Thursday, October 8, 1-4:30 PM EST

This exciting initiative is sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and it will provide undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) the opportunity to engage with representatives from all 10 NASA centers.

The online career fair will also allow participants the opportunity to learn about internship, fellowship and scholarship programs at NASA.  There is no cost or travel associated with their participation in this event. As a leading organization in the STEM community, I would like to ask for your help promoting this opportunity among your students and sharing it with other relevant groups that may benefit from participating in this event. 

NASA Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships Virtual Career Fair

Thursday, October 8, 2015 (1:00 – 4:30 PM EST)

Students may register to attend by visiting the following link: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/nasa-online-fair

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States, is seeking two (2) full-time, paid, graduate-level interns for summer 2013.

The Weinberg Foundation is dedicated to assisting the financially disadvantaged and vulnerable through operating and capital grants to direct service organizations primarily located in Maryland, Hawaii, northeastern Pennsylvania, Israel, and the Former Soviet Union. These grants focus on five main areas:Older Adults; Workforce Development; Education, Children, Youth and Families; Disabilities; and Basic Human Needs and Health.

The internship will provide students with relevant, constructive work experience in a philanthropic setting focused on supporting our program areas and grantmaking.  Interns will be exposed to the field of philanthropy and not-for profit organizations. Interns will be expected to analyze and synthesize information and create reports for review and decision making at the Foundation. These individuals should have exceptional writing and verbal skills and a strong interest in social services, best practices, and research.

In light of the diversity of graduate-level course offerings across universities, we hesitate to discourage any candidate from applying.  We would, however, highly encourage candidates with interest in fields including:

·         Education                                           

·         Social work

·         Sociology

·         Law

·         Public health

·         Urban planning

·         Gerontology

·         Jewish studies

Candidates must have their own transportation and be able to commute to our Owing Mills office. Those qualified should reply to gradinternship@hjweinberg.org.  They may also be referred to our website at http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/about-us/employment/.

The Point Foundation has announced that its scholarship application process will open online November 1, 2012.

Point Scholarships are designed to help promising LGBTQ students achieve their full academic and leadership potential despite obstacles. Scholars must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement, and financial need. Attention also will be paid to students who have lost the financial and social support of their families and/or communities as a result of revealing their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Point Scholars must agree to maintain a high level of academic performance and to give back to the LGBTQ community through the completion of an individual community service project each year. Some Point Scholars also benefit from internship opportunities related to their fields of study.

Scholarships provide approximately $25,000 per scholar, per year. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development training with fellow Point Scholars, including an annual leadership conference. After graduating, Point Scholars become part of Point's growing alumni network. Point Scholarships are awarded on a "last provider" basis, providing funding to supplement other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc. Point Scholars must secure as much outside funding as possible.

Students who will be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2013-14 school year are eligible to apply for the multiyear scholarships. Applications will be reviewed by a team of forty-five trained educators, school counselors, and foundation staff and board members. The selection process concludes with face-to-face interviews with Point's staff and Board of Regents during May 2013. The 2013 Point Scholar Class will be announced in June 2013.

Individuals may nominate a student online and download an application information flyer. Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. PST on January 14, 2013, to submit Part I of the application. Qualifying applicants will be invited to then submit Part II of the application. Part II will made available November 2, 2012, and remain open until 11:59 p.m. PST, January 28, 2013. Applications are only accepted online.

Visit the Point Foundation Web site for complete program information and the online nomination and application forms.

UMBC's Division of Professional Studies seeks a graduate assistant to assist its
    marketing department.
    
    Typical Duties:
    - Maintain data files and  facilitate the distribution of mass email distributions;
    - Assist  in maintaining social networks (Twitter, Facebook, myUMBC) in an engaging,
    yet appropriate manner;
    - Distribute flyers across campus;
    - Occasionally designing flyers and hand-outs;
    - Regularly conduct internet research and compile/summarize efforts;
    - Contribute to discussions/brainstorms about marketing content and design;
    - Assist with other day-to-day marketing projects, such as video production and
    participation at in-person events.

Qualifications:
    

- An outgoing and responsible graduate student, or senior who plans to stay at UMBC
    for graduate school;
    - Organized, efficient and able to manage several projects simultaneously;
    - Efficient at using the internet and other resources for research;
    - Capable of compiling and presenting research to marketing team;
    - Capable of writing and communicating clearly;
    - Have a basic understanding of marketing, particularly advertising and social media;
    - Skills in graphic design, video production or past experience in social media
    marketing a plus.
    

About the Division of Professional Studies:
    The Division of Professional Studies at UMBC offers a variety of high-quality
    master’s, graduate certificates, special courses and non-degree training programs.
    Building on UMBC’s strength in cutting-edge research and academic excellence,
    these programs provide relevant skills, knowledge and credentials in high-demand
    areas of study.
    

Deadline:
    ASAP, ideally by 5 p.m. October 29, 2012

Send resume and cover letter expressing your interest to:

Julie Gilless" <jgilless@umbc.edu>