Shriver Center

Advances in Malaria Research: In the Lab and the Field
Groundbreaking Science in the Fight Against One of the World's Deadliest Diseases

Thurs., November 12, 2009 at 12:30 pm EST

Each year more than 300 million malaria cases occur world-wide. Nearly one million people die of malaria every year, most of them are children. In Africa, malaria is responsible for one in five childhood deaths.

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI) are on the cutting edge of world-class basic science and clinical research to treat and control malaria, develop a vaccine, and find new drug targets to prevent and cure this deadly disease.

During an interactive web summit, participants will hear the latest findings in the fight against malaria from top researchers at JHMRI and have the opportunity to ask questions in real time. In addition, participants will be able to visit remotely the JHMRI insectary where mosquitoes are bred, raised and studied at the heart of the Institute's scientific operations in Baltimore, MD. Participants will virtually meet researchers who use NASA data to map the movement of deadly malaria carrying mosquitoes. They'll also hear from researchers based at the Macha study field site in Zambia, a living laboratory for mosquito and human behavior in malaria-stricken areas.

UMBC students are invited to participate in this Web Summit to learn more about Malaria research and may gain an edge in applying for Summer 2010 Research Internships with JHMRI. The Shriver Center will host a "large screen" viewing of the Webinar in Room 107 of the Public Policy Building. RSVP on UMBCworks.

Students may also register individually to participate in the Web Summit via their personal computer. Please visit: http://malaria.jhsph.edu/register/registration2009.html for more information.

Information about internship applications to JHMRI will be released by the Shriver Center by November 15, 2009.

Read below the break for more information on panelists for this exciting event and the work of JHMRI.

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Join Baltimore SquashWise, a non-profit organization working to improve the opportunities available to students in Baltimore City Public Schools. Through the game of squash, BSW connects students to a program that provides them with an incredible support system they would otherwise lack in their regular education.

Volunteers are needed to provide 1 hour of tutoring and 1 hour of squash instruction for students who attend Booker T. Washington Middle School and the Baltimore Civitas School. No squash experience is necessary! Currently, the program has more squash instructors than tutors, so students who are able to provide regular, academic support are in high need.

Below is the schedule and times in need of volunteers. All sessions take place at the Meadow Mill Athletic Club:

- Wednesdays: 9am-11:30am & 3:15pm-5:45pm
- Fridays: 3:15pm-5:45pm
- Saturday: 1pm-3pm

For more information or to sign up to tutor, please contact Matt Skarzynski at matt@baltimoresquashwise.org or 443-682-7126 (office) and 410-294-3530 (mobile).

DISA is hosting its first “Higher Education Career Fair" in cooperation with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) from 10:00 to 4:00 on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at AACC’s “Arundel Mills Center.”

AACC at Arundel Mills
7009 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, MD 21076

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY- MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION CAREER FAIR

DISA currently hiring for the following Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Positions:

Code – 09-027JO
(Student Trainee) Computer Science, Computer & Electronics Engineer, Information Technology, Contract Specialist, Budget/Program/Management Analyst,
Grades range from GS-2/3/4 and GS-5

Location: Arlington & Falls Church, VA
These positions will be relocating to Ft. Meade, Maryland in 2010/2011

Key Highlights of the SCEP Program:

• Full-time or part-time work schedule
• Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Must be enrolled in at least half time this semester (6
credits or more)
• Students may be converted to the Intern Program.

You may also speak to Managers and our HR Representatives that will be at the Maryland Higher Education Career Fair Saturday, November 07, 2009.

Be sure to bring a copy of your:

1. Resume
2. Fall 2009 transcript.
3. (If you are former military) DD-214 submit an SF-15 if applicable.

To learn more about DISA, please go to www.disa.mil
and
http://www.disa.mil/careers/entry_level/index.html

DISA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
U.S. Citizenship Required

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

Participants in the SMART Scholarship for Service Program receive;

* Full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)
* Cash award paid at a rate of $25,000 - $41,000 depending on prior educational experience (may be prorated depending on award length)
* Paid summer internships
* Health Insurance reimbursement allowance up to $1,200 per calendar year
* Book allowance of $1,000 per academic year
* Mentoring
* Employment placement after graduation

Students pursuing degrees related to the following are encouraged to apply:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Oceanography
• Operations Research
• Physics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geosciences
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Information Sciences
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Biosciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
• Computer and Computational Sciences

All awardees must be;

* a U.S. citizen,
* 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2010,
* able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories,
* willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD,
* a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and,
* pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines above

Applications are due December 15, 2009. Visit http://smart.asee.org/ to apply!

Attend the State Government session on Monday, November 9th from Noon to 1pm in Commons 331.

This unique panel will: 1) give students an opportunity to meet and network with a diverse group of industry professionals representing various occupations in State government; 2) arm students with practical advice about their major and tips on getting ahead in the "real world' including the importance of internships/co-ops; and 3) allow students to clarify their occupational interests/options, make informed career decisions, and obtain current information and trends including salary information in today's industries.

These panels will also provide students with an invaluable opportunity to hear first-hand from a variety of successful professionals.

Panelists Include:
Takeia M. Bradley
CPIP/GEAR UP Coordinator
Maryland Higher Education Commission

Kieran Dowdy
StateStat Analyst
Governor's StateStat Office

Martin Ford, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees

Kim Lamphier
Office of Communications
Maryland Department of the Environment

Renee Spence
Executive Director - Governmental Relations
Maryland State Department of Education

Ashley Valis
Special Assistant - Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of the Governor

Questions? Contact The Shriver Center.

Register to take ENGL 386 Adult Literacy Tutoring: Theory and Practice this Spring semester!

In this course, students will discuss theories of language and literacy acquisition pertaining to adult learners. They will then apply these theories in actual tutoring experiences. In addition, students will read and respond in writing to contemporary research concerning the social, political, and economic causes of illiteracy as well as suggested ways to ameliorate illiteracy on the social and individual levels. Authors whose work students may read include Paulo Freire, John Dewey, W.E.B. DuBois, Mike Rose, Glenda Hull, and Denny Taylor.

Service-Learning Component: This is a Service-Learning course and requires that students spend four hours per week serving as tutors to adult literacy learners in a Baltimore City community center. Students will be eligible to receive a transcript notation that recognizes this participation in university-sanctioned community service.

Note: This course is also listed as EDUC 386. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; Shriver Center permission required for course. Cross-listed with ENGL 692. (AH).

To sign-up for the course, contact Clare Greene at The Shriver Center: clare6@umbc.edu.

Sinclair Broadcast Group's Corporate Web Department is looking for a web design intern to work approximately 20 hours per week. This is an unpaid SPRING internship.

You will learn about the web design, maintenance and development of the television station websites and the intranet. You will assist with entry level tasks related to the development, maintenance and updating of all company websites and the intranet. There may also be opportunities for this person to work with other staff members on development of social networking pages such as Facebook and Twitter.

The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, well-organized and able to multi-task. You should have experience (in a job or classroom setting) with Dreamweaver and HTML. Knowledge of CSS, XML, Javascript and Flash is a plus.

To apply go to http://www.sbgi.net/ or email employment@sbgi.net

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2009

This is an unpaid internship. Internship time should be coordinated with accredited colleges and universities for credit. No phone calls please.

Space Telescope Science Institute announces an opportunity for a highly motivated
undergraduate student to support the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) mission with maintenance of the STScI Problem Report System (PR System). The PR System is a Java-based web application used to track changes to in-house systems that support HST and other STScI missions. In particular, the work will involve assisting in the testing and implementation of changes to the PR System. Work responsibilities will include executing test procedures, documenting testing results, and assisting in writing Java code for changes to the PR System.

The internship is for two consecutive semesters. Student interns may work 20-25 hours per week at an hourly rate of $13.00 hr.

Successful candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate training in the Computer Science field including courses in data structures, algorithms, and Java and be proficient in using the Windows operating system. Experience in Web application development, use of IDEs and the tomcat web server and knowledge of software and test engineering principles and object oriented design are a plus. The position requires US Citizenship or a Green Card for ITAR clearance.

The Space Telescope Science Institute is located on Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus and offers a stimulating work environment.

Interested candidates are requested to complete an on-line application at
http://www.stsci.edu/institute/employment, attach a resume in the "Resume Upload Section." Please include job #09-0086 in the filename. Applications received by November 13, 2009 will receive full consideration.

On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of BIO (Biotechnology Industry Organization) will speak on Healing, Feeding and Fueling the World through Biotechnology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Biotech Forum.

Mr. Greenwood will discuss how the biotechnology field is rapidly developing and how new breakthroughs will in time translate into solutions to today’s most pressing issues in healthcare, food supply and alternative sources of energy.

This free event, open to UMBC students and the public, will be held on the UMBC campus from 6:00-8:30 p.m. For more information and to register, go to http://www.umbc.edu/biotech

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Seeking Psychology and Biology Majors!
Great opportunity for experience in a world-renowned research institute.
$11 per hour

IF INTERESTED, APPLY VIA UMBCworks under Internships via Shriver Center- # 9236449

This position entails working with research participants on sleep & performance studies. Technicians do not require any experience, as all training will be provided. This position allows up to 25+ hours a week during the school semester and up to 40 hours a week during the summer months. The location is in Silver Spring, MD, approximately 25 miles south from UMBC, with reliable transportation a MUST. Duties of the lab technician position, include:
- administration of computer, and paper & pencil tasks to participants
- application and maintenance of polysomnographic (PSG) electrodes and equipment
- application of electrocardiogram (EKG) electrodes and equipment
-preparation of biological samples for processing (blood and urine)
-screening potential participants for research studies
- literature reviews
- data entry

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