Shriver Center

The Society for Science and the Public (SSP) is hosting a podcast competition for high school students about the importance of using science as an avenue for global change. SSP is in need of 15-20 undergraduate or graduate students of any major to serve in the adjudication of these entries.

Additionally, SSP is screening the premier of Whiz Kids, a documentary following the experiences of three young people competing in the Intel Science Talent Search, as part of the competition kick-off event at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 9th at 7pm.

For students interested in serving over the winter break as judges for the podcast competition, involvement would be relatively simple. The time commitment would be a total of about 6-8 non-consecutive hours, which includes a 2-3 hour training session and viewing of Whiz Kids. Prospective judges may attend the premier in Washington, D.C. on December 9th or a viewing can be arranged (with refreshments provided) on campus if the judges are unable to attend the film premier in D.C.

If you, as well as other colleagues are interested in the attending the film premier in Washington, D.C., please RSVP to Shriver Center Director, Michele Wolff at wolff@umbc.edu by December 4th.

More information can be found by accessing this link:
http://www.nasonline.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Experience_Future_Events_WhizKids

Register to take ENGL 386 Adult Literacy Tutoring: Theory and Practice this Spring semester, and satisfy an AH requirement, too!

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.

Are you headed home for Thanksgiving break? Then go through your closets and bring back your coats for refugee families in Baltimore.

What: The Refugee Youth Project (RYP) Coat Drive! We are collecting hats, scarves, gloves, and jackets in all sizes (children through adult). We are looking for anything that can be used to stay warm this winter.

Where: Donation boxes are located in all of the residentil halls (except Patapsco). There is also a donation box located in The Commons, by the pillar near the front desk.

When: NOW! Coat donations will be accepted through November 30th.

Who: Organized by the RYP student volunteers. For more information please email Yasmin Radbod at radbod1@umbc.edu.

The Maryland Department of the Environment is inviting you to help maintain and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries! Volunteers will assist MDE in monitoring the amount of nonpoint source pollution entering Maryland waterways and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Non-point source pollution is one of Maryland's largest environmental problems concerning waterways; it kills plants, decreases the amount of oxygen in the water, and makes the water all around less
habitable to any life form.

MDE wants you to help the Bay and its watershed by volunteering to reduce runoff pollution. This opportunity offers volunteers the chance to change how your government works for you, gives you insight into how a state enforcement agency operates, and allows volunteers to meaningfully help the Bay and its watershed.

For more information or to apply, contact Daniel Miller at 410-537-4480 or DJMiller@mde.state.md.us.

Calling all UMBC students! Looking for a great way to get involved and give back to your community? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to learn about green technologies and the environment? Then consider volunteering at Cylburn Arboretum!

Cylburn is a nature preserve and city park of 207 acres. A 10,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art, green visitor center, The Vollmer Center, is currently under construction at Cylburn and is set to open in April 2010. We need volunteers to staff the information desk, welcome visitors to Cylburn, and lead tours of the grounds and The Vollmer Center! Training will be provided for these positions and begins early next year. We are also looking for a student with web design experience to revamp our website. For more information or an application, please contact Megan Stransky, Volunteer Maryland Coordinator, at megan.stransky@cylburnassociation.org or (410) 367-2217.

The Digital Harbor High School Robotics Club, the Electric Sheep, is excited to announce it will be the site of a Maryland FIRST Lego League (FLL) Regional Tournament Qualifier on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 7:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. in the school’s cafeteria. FIRST Lego League introduces younger students to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Over 200 students, parents, teachers and administrators from 16 Baltimore area FLL middle school teams are expected.

The Electric Sheep are soliciting your volunteer support as this program is volunteer run on the local, national and international levels. The following are in high need: judges, judge’s assistants, runners, time keepers, referees, pit managers, pit runners, team queuer, practice table managers, greeters, registration/information table staff, and floaters. Please contact Alisha Sparks, Mathematics Teacher at Digital Harbor High School at ansparks@bcps.k12.md.us if you are interested in one of the above positions. There will be trainings for the various judging and refereeing positions.

Attend the Entertainment Lunch and Learn on Monday, November 23rd from Noon to 1pm in Commons 331. It's the last Lunch and Learn of the year!

This unique panel will give students an opportunity to meet and network with a diverse group of industry professionals representing various occupations in entertainment; and arm students with practical advice about their major and tips on getting ahead in the "real world" including the importance of internships.

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

Panelists Include:
Seth Spaulding
Art Director
Firaxis Games/2K Games/Take Two Interactive

Jill Feinberg
Director, Conference and Tourism
Baltimore County Department of Economic Development

Gin Ferrara
Executive Director
Wide Angle Youth Media

Allison Pearsall
Program Coordinator
ClancyWorks Dance Company

Mindgrub Technologies is looking for CS and IS students with prior experience in web application development. Candidates must have strong understanding of HTML/CSS and intermediate knowledge of PHP to work with our crack team of software engineers on exciting new client projects.

Experience using MySQL, Drupal (Content Management Systems), Flash and Rock Band a plus!!

Apply online at UMBCworks.

Here's a great position for anyone with Java programming skills. If you're interested, apply at UMBCworks.

Interns sought to assist in a research and development effort to develop an elastic computing environment for analytic applications. Candidates will work with experienced UMBC interns on this and other challenging technical problems. US Citizenship and willingness to obtain a security clearance is required for this position.

Interns with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network have the same opportunities to build their careers as full-time representatives. Supported by our network of specialists, training programs and mentoring opportunities, interns have access to the resources, products and assistance they need to help their clients and build their practices.

Like financial representatives, interns strive to understand their clients' goals and visions in order to uncover financial solutions that put them on a path to success. Network Representative interns are in business for themselves – but they're not alone.

The Northwestern Mutual internship program has been named “one of America’s Top Ten Internship for twelve consecutive years” by Vault Guide to Internships.

Northwestern Mutual was named one of “the 50 Best Companies to Sell For” in 2006 by Selling Power Magazine (November/December 2006).

Received the highest available ratings for financial strength from the four major rating agencies in 2005: Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and A.M. Best.

Named “America’s Most Admired” company in its category for 24 years, according to a 2007 FORTUNE® Magazine survey.

Named “Most Admired” company in its category in the word, according to a 2006 FORTUNE® Magazine survey.

Earned the highest customer satisfaction score among U.S. life insurers in the University of Michigan’s American Customer Satisfaction Index survey in 2005.

Your local office provides tools, resources and training to help you discover and build your markets to develop a successful practice as a Network Representative intern. At Northwestern Mutual we believe training is a process, not an event. Can you envision a life of real world compensation, freedom and calling your own shots? Many college students cannot. The Northwestern Mutual internship is a valuable opportunity for students to combine classroom learning with a real-life look into what they could truly make of themselves.

Preferred qualifications: To be considered for the position, you must be a full-time student at a four year institution and have completed at least 2 years of college coursework. You must have strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and have a history of personal success.

Sound Good? Visit UMBCworks and apply to position #9236773 today!