Shriver Center

On Saturday, April 12th from 9am-3pm, UMBC is hosting the Baltimore Region's "Solutions Through Service" Conference, made possible through the Shriver Living Learning Center and co-sponsored by The Baltimore Collegetown Network. Thanks to their support (especially UMBC's Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education Diane Lee), this event is FREE, which includes breakfast, lunch, and some giveaways.

Wyeth Pharmaceuiticals in Pearl River, NY is looking for an intern. The intern will be supporting the development and qualification of the 13vPnC urinary diagnostic assay.

Laboratory skills preferred and an individual who has been involved actively in research with a professor

Student intern will be eligible for housing. Interested Candidates should apply on UMBCworks or send their resume to Miryn Alcantara at alcantar@umbc.edu

The intern will support Global Pharmaceutical Technology projects and commercial manufacturing processes. For assigned projects, participate in any and all stages associated with the manufacture of a new product, from pre-formulation development through the final transfer to commercial production to on-going commercial manufacturing technical support. Prepare and revise technical documentation associated with these activities including but not limited to manufacturing batch records, development reports, tech transfer reports. This is a great opportunity with a leading company. More information available online at UMBCworks

Interested candidates should apply on UMBCworks.

Learn more about various Intern Positions available at IMPAQ International http://www.impaquint.com

WEDNESDAY, April 9th
Noon to 1:00 PM
Public Policy - Shriver Center Conference Room PUB 107

IMPAQ International, located in Columbia, MD is a woman-owned growing and dynamic social/economic research organization providing high-quality research and impact evaluation services, policy analysis and technical assistance for US and international government agencies. IMPAQ specializes in designing and implementing research projects to evaluate the effectiveness and cost/benefit of social programs.

For more information, please e-mail, Christine Routzahn at the Shriver Center (routzahn@umbc.edu)

The Division of Information Technology of the Archdiocese of Baltimore is looking for a research assistant to work on summer projects with the Manager of Information Research and Decision Support. These projects will be data intensive in nature.

The position will be located at 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, although there will be some limited travel to libraries and other research institutions in the Baltimore area. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and the position will pay $12/hour. Parking is included.

IF INTERESTED, APPLY VIA UMBCwork or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center (routzahn@umbc.edu)

AIV is looking for an intern to works 3 partial days per week, about 20 hours in total. The intern would be doing a variety of work, including creating solid models, creating engineering drawings, writing engineering specifications, sourcing components and performing some tasks in our engineering release process.

About AIV: AIV provides patient care solutions to the global medical community by offering high quality replacement parts, cost-effective alternatives to replace original equipment manufacturers' accessories, and outsourced repair services in an ISO registered facility. Our major lines of business include patient monitoring accessories, the PowerMATEs™ line of products, and medical device repair services.

Interested candidates should apply on UMBCworks

Chesapeake Specialty Products, Inc.http://www.chesprod.com
in Baltimore, MD seeks intern who can translate in KOREAN.
20 hours per week, $10 per hour

IF INTERESTED, APPLY VIA UMBCworks or send your resume to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center (routzahn@umbc.edu)

Translator will be: reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained; using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used; using appropriate software for presentation and delivery; researching legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation; liaising with clients to discuss any unclear points; proofreading and editing final translated versions; providing clients with a grammatical, well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document; using the internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process; meeting deadlines; providing quotations for translation services provided; consulting with experts in specialist areas.

Co-op will be working in Late Phase Cell Culture Process Development. Depending on skills and interests, Co-op will take part in various technology development initiatives associated with one or more cell culture development projects. Current technology development initiatives include design of novel host cell lines and expression vectors, high-throughput media development, small and micro-scale bioreactor characterization and implementation of robotic systems for cell culture sampling and analysis.

This is a great opportunity for GRADUATE students majoring in Chemical/BioChemical Engineering or Biological Sciences

For more information on how to apply please visit UMBCworks

Join a team of dedicated professionals who work hard to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for friendship and socialization. This 12-week summer internship (June 1 through August 22) is perfect for anyone interested in disability awareness, public relations and communications. The intern will assist the Program Manager in maintaining the Best Buddies Maryland Citizens Program, a community-based program for adults with and without disabilities. The intern will interact with participants, plan events, raise funds, maintain databases and recruit volunteers. This internship will provide a flexible schedule, friendly work environment, hands-on learning experience and competitive stipend upon completion.
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!
APPLY ON UMBCworks TODAY!

Most Summer internships at AARP are full-time, paid positions, starting in mid-May and going through August. All positions require knowledge of MS Office programs, good writing skills, internet research skills, and ability to work as part of a team. All interns at AARP must be currently enrolled in a degree program in any discipline, or in a certificate program in gerontology. Many of AARP’s internships relate to our “Divided We Fail Campaign;” information on this campaign can be found at www.dividedwefail.org.

FOR A FULL LISTING OF INTERN POSITIONS AT AARP, VISIT UMBCworks and look under Internships Through The Shriver Center.

*Apply for this position via UMBCworks*

About the Company

eDaptive Systems is a tech company located in Fells Point (Baltimore, MD) that specializes in custom web applications, and mobile solutions. We offer our clients an agile software development process with a formal process control through Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). Our team is faced with a daily challenge of fast paced ever changing technical environment which requires team members to have an appetite to learn new technologies. We take pride in our culture that motivates the continual expansion of abilities and natures a dynamic company
that continues to experience growth.

Opportunity will allow student to create and implement full software solution as part of a software development team. Student will become acquainted with the Software Development Life Cycle – not just code solutions. Student must have a firm understanding of core computer science concepts such as object-oriented programming.

Expect to learn about intricate details of designing a mobile solution. Student will acquire experience in developing in object-oriented environment using C# dot-Net and will learn about Microsoft dot-Net Compact Framework. Student will learn how to choose the best design pattern for the project.

The purpose of this project is to develop an inventory tracking system which consists of a mobile data collection component, middleware management components, and a master oversight component. Accountability, reliability, and integrity are core requirements of the project which will have to be balanced with the flexibility to allow process variations since solution will be implemented nationwide in several different business entities. Further, the project will require active risk assessments, prototyping of key requirements, business case analysis, requirements gathering, and cost-benefit tradeoffs analysis. The end product of this aggressive project is a system requirement specifications, software design document, and mobile solution used by a highly visible nationwide firm.

Apply by emailing your resume to: ITinterns@bdk.com

The internship program within the Information Technology department of Black & Decker's Worldwide Power Tools Division began in 1997 with only a few students working for IT managers on a limited number of teams. Today, the program has grown to approximately 25 intern positions spread throughout the department.

Our interns have become key factors in achieving the IT department’s strategic goals of supporting Black & Decker’s global technology infrastructure and increasing the company’s workforce productivity throughout the world. The IT teams that sponsor intern
positions include:

• Global Technology & Operations: Help Desk Support, Site Support, Operations, Desktop Technology, Enterprise Server
Technology (Intel and Mid-Range), Database Administration, Storage Administration, and SAP Basis Technology teams.

• Global IT Business Systems: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Distribution,
Transportation, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Product Service, and e-Business teams.

Black & Decker maintains that the student's first priority is to complete his/her degree and to this end, each internship should be designed to complement the student's coursework. Therefore, our intern program is open only to full-time undergraduate college students.

If an IT internship at Black & Decker is something that you would be interested in, we encourage you to apply for acceptance into our program. To start, put together a resume that lists all of the relevant experience you have, including appropriate course work you’ve completed in school. Remember to include your anticipated date of graduation.

Although a cover letter is not required, it is often a good chance for you to tell us a bit about yourself and what you are hoping to gain out of this internship. Then, as openings occur, we match prospective candidates with open positions. If you are selected, we’ll contact you to setup an interview.

Log on to UMBCworks to view all 10 IT internships that Prometric has available for this summer.

New to UMBCworks? Call the Shriver Center at 410 455 2493 to make an appointment to get started.

Apply via UMBCworks!

SRAInternational, Inc. in Columbia, MD is interested
in sponsoring up to three software engineering interns for the Summer of 2008.
All applicants must be US citizens, and willing to apply for a security clearance.

Eligible undergraduate students must be finishing their Junior year with one year to graduation, and graduate students must also be approximately one year away from graduation. Successful completion of the internship could lead to further employment opportunities after graduation.

Candidates should have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics. Experience in any
of the following technologies are relevant:
Java, JEE, C/C++, Web Development, databases, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, embedded systems,
Linux kernel development, device drivers,
high-performance computing, digital signal processing, data visualization, network analysis, or network visualization.

The internship would run for approximately two months, on a flexible schedule tailored to the individual needs of the candidate. If
you are looking for an excellent chance to work in the “real-world” and build your resume before graduation, this will be a rewarding experience. We will pair you with an experienced mentor who will provide challenging tasking and knowledgeable guidance to get you off to a good start in
the industry.

Looking for an internship this summer? Do you want to fatten up that resume a little bit? Do you want to potentially get paid AND possibly earn credit for it?

The UMBC Shriver Center can help you answer all of those questions. The Shriver Center has MANY PAID and UNPAID INTERNSHIPS available for ALL majors this upcoming SUMMER and we need students to fill them. We currently have over 500 listings.

Internships are important to obtain admission to graduate school and to find a position after graduation. You gain experience and are almost certainly eligible to earn upper level credit by interning 8 to 10 hours per week.

Once you meet with a coordinator, The Shriver Center will send your resume to organizations that interest you. In other words, we'll do the mailing and employer outreach on your behalf.

To get started, stop by the Shriver Center (1st floor of Public Policy) or follow the directions below:
http://www.shrivercenter.org/student_howdoigetstarted.html

Do you have experience in videography and are available June 14th (3pm to midnight)?

If yes, let me know. E-mail your requested rate of pay, type of camera/lighting available, and experience (wedding- not required). E-mails can be sent to Tom Krajewski at tom.krajewski@gmail.com

T. Rowe Price still has 3 open spots for summer interns!

The spots are

Help Desk Analyst
Business Analyst
Web Developer

All candidates must be full time students, pursuing Bachelors degree in an
IT related field, and have a 3.0 or better average. Must be citizen or
green card holder as well.

Email MoniqueA@umbc.edu with your resume and "T. Rowe Price Internship" in the subject line.

Calling all rising juniors and seniors with 3.2 GPA!!

Dow AgroSciences seeks a dynamic summer intern to support its bioinformatics data and statistical group.

Earn a competitive salary. Live in lively INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana! Receive housing assistance. Participate in networking opportunities and meet interns from other colleges nationwide.

This is a prestigious internship program with a TOP COMPANY!

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:
The project requires sound database design and implementation experience in MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server. An ideal candidate will possess:
- An understanding of genomic data from a data management and discovery point of view
- Be able to implement (install) a database to house the genomic data and a browser and other specific tools that will help scientists more easily view genomic information and hypothesize new discoveries.

This task may include some basic programming so a candidate with skills in C++, PERL, Python, VB or similar languages would besufficient. The candidate should also be comfortable in a Unix environment.

Dow AgroSciences is beginning to explore the implications of bioinformatics platforms. Candidates must be proficient in developing and implementing bioinformatics data systems and tools.

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

To apply, contact Monique Armstrong in the Shriver Center at moniquea@umbc.edu. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Join an industry leader and a winning team! Be a part of a company that sells over $13 billion of Fun Foods! We have an excellent internship opportunity in one of our Baltimore area Distribution Centers (Baltimore, DC or Columbia) for an Intern to gain exposure to Supply Chain, Logistics, Management and Leadership.

For more detailed position description, click on the "continue reading" link below.

To apply, email Mike Oettel at The Shriver Center, moettel@umbc.edu with your resume RIGHT AWAY so I can get your credentials to the company. Frito Lay is interviewing on campus the week of May 5th and wants to set their schedule NOW!

April 27 - May 3rd is National Volunteer Week. UMBC is taking it a step further by adding on an extra day with Sunday, May 4th. Come to any event and get a t-shirt while helping serve our community. Working with kids, cleaning up the environment or learning about ways to serve will all be part of our events! Check out the calendar and email the contact for that day's event to sign up: http://www.umbc.edu/umbcserves/files/Volunteer%20Week%20Flier.pdf

Come check out the amazing list of ways that you can get involved next week, both on and off campus when UMBC showcases the amazing service being completed through great partnerships.

Full-time, Highly Competitive Internship Options for Instructional Design Interns

Position 1- HRIS Intern
The HR Technology Department within T. Rowe Price is responsible for the strategic direction and usage of all Human Resources systems within T. Rowe Price. The successful candidate for this position will design and develop one or more Web Based Training (WBT) courses for one or more of our HR Systems. These WBT’s will be used to reinforce business rules and system concepts for managers and supervisors within T. Rowe Price, and will be used as a training tool for new supervisors and managers. During the process, you will interact with various members of the Human Resources and Training teams, as well as select business unit managers.
IF INTERESTED, please go to www.troweprice.com and the ‘careers’ tab to create a profile and apply to requisition number 2774.

Position 2
The Training, Information and Performance Support department of T. Rowe Price in Owings Mills, Maryland is looking for an intern to work on a variety of training projects, including design work for web-based training (WBT) and instructor led training.
IF INTERESTED, Please go to www.troweprice.com and the ‘careers’ tab to create a profile and apply to requisition number 2898.

Interested in both volunteer AND employment opportunities related to service? As a part of UMBC's Volunteer Week, The Shriver Center is sponsoring a panel of representatives from the following organizations:

The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL)
The Choice Program

Summer Intern – Software Test Driver Development (Technology)

Job Summary
Software Development Team intern to assist with daily technical activities.

Job Description
This position provides the UTD development staff valuable assistance with their daily (repeatable) activities. These activities can include performing code-builds, participating in documentation reviews, developing and executing test cases and acceptance criteria used in product stabilization, troubleshooting defects, maintaining automation scripts and test harnesses for builds and stabilization testing, etc.

The qualified individual will have the opportunity to automate manual processes using programming/scripting skills with direction from a current development team member. The intern will participate in the processes, standards, and best practices established as part of the organization’s life-cycle development methodology.

Preferred Field of Study
The intern should be a junior or senior year student pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field at an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications
• 1 or more years (at least 2 semesters) of programming experience with a compiled language. Experience in either VC++, C, VB or C# in the Windows environment is a plus.
• 1 or more years (at least 2 semesters) working with HTML
• Familiarity with interpreted programming languages. Experience in VB or Java Script is a plus
• Familiar with XML and the use of schemas (preferably XSD or XDR)

The following skills are also desirable, but not required:
• Experience with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
• Experience with .NET technologies

Apply via UMBCworks, or email your resume to cmille1@umbc.edu

Raytheon Information Solutions (RIS) seeks a Software Engineering Intern at our Riverdale, MD facility in support of the National Data Exchange (N-DEx) Development team. Help configure COTS products and perform prototyping for Increment 2 development. Perform small coding assignments fixing defects in Increment 1 which will be operational. Learn about the formal development process used in developing systems for the government including working from requirements to design to code. Additionally, learn to use software CM system to check out code, make changes, test fixes and check code back into baseline. Required Skills:

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Good communication skills. Currently enrolled as a junior/senior in good standing in one of the following majors (or related technical disciplines) with a 3.0 or higher GPA:

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Information Systems/Decision Sciences

Electrical Engineering

Qualified applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

Ideal candidate will have Java programming experience and exposure to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Oracle. Internship experience in related industry is helpful.

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Apply via UMBCworks or email cmille1@umbc.edu