Shriver Center

What does it take to start or advance a career in the biotechnology field?
What career options go beyond the research bench? What kinds of
biotechnology jobs are in demand now and into the future?

From Bench to Business: Biotech Career Opportunities
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
6 – 8 p.m.
UMBC Tech Incubator

Light refreshments to be provided

Come listen to our expert panelists discuss these questions and more.

Moderator
Ravindar Dhallan, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of Ravgen

Panelists
Fred Provorny, Esq.
Center for New Technology Enterprise
Founder & Director

Anthony Lubiniecki, Ph.D.
Centocor
Vice President, Upstream Drug Substance
Development & Technology Management

Keith Webber, Ph.D.
Center for Drug Evaluation & Research, FDA
Deputy Director, Office of Pharmaceutical Science

John Finkbohner, Ph.D.
MedImmune
Director, Regulatory Affairs/Vaccines

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
Biologics Consulting Group, Inc.
Senior Consultant

Antonio Moreira, Ph.D.
UMBC
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Professor, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

Sponsored by UMBC's Biotechnology Graduate Programs

Obtain an insider's look into the operations of a major pharmaceutical company and learn about the benefits of working for Wyeth as an intern.

Wyeth is one of the world's largest research driven pharmaceutical and health care products companies. It is a leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biotechnology products, and non-prescription medicines that improve the quality of life for people worldwide. Wyeth's major divisions include Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth Consumer Healthcare and Fort Dodge Animal Health.

Join representatives from Wyeth and past interns to discuss the Wyeth employment experience.

When: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 6 - 8 pm
Where: UC 310
Who: All Majors, particularly those from life science, IT, and engineering departments

Dinner will be provided

For more information, contact: Kerry Kidwell-Slak in The Shriver Center at 410-455-2493 or kerryk@umbc.edu.

You are cordially invited to the TechPreneur Fair@UMBC – A Showcase of Talent!

This event will serve to introduce entrepreneurial UMBC students like you to companies that have a strong relationship with the university.

The TechPreneur Fair@UMBC will also provide entrepreneurs and their firms the opportunity to meet YOU as a possible intern or full-time hire. Below you will find a sample of the companies who plan to attend the event. These companies are ALL offering PAID INTERNSHIPS!!!!

Space is limited, so to attend the TechPreneur Fair@UMBC
Please RSVP to Christine Routzahn (routzahn@umbc.edu) as soon as possible- no later than noon on Thursday, November 14th!

Details of the event are as follows:
TechPreneur Fair @UMBC – A Showcase of Talent
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
UMBC INCUBATOR AND ACCELERATOR, MAIN LEVEL
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Free Shuttle Service at 4:40 PM to and from the techcenter@UMBC

Pick-up Location: UMBC Administration Building at 4:40 PM. If you prefer to drive on your own, directions can be found at: http://www.umbc.edu/techcenter/directions.html

Booz Allen Hamilton is a global firm that has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 90 years. We work hand-in-hand with our clients— government agencies and institutions —who want to change their organizations, and the world, for the better. The Firm has been repeatedly recognized as a great place to work by organizations including BusinessWeek, Consulting, and Fortune magazines. Vault Guide also recognized Booz Allen as the most prestigious technology consulting firm for the third straight year in 2008.

Our US Security team is looking for talented students with technical and non-technical backgrounds to help supports its mission in Intelligence Analysis, Strategic Intelligence Integration, Mission and Information Integration, and Policy development. US Security delivers service to a broad base of intelligence clients, including Department of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Military Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, and classified clientele.

Students with active security clearances (or those who are eligible for one) and technical (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc) or non-technical (Public Policy, Government, International Relations, etc) degrees are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume directly to Brittanie Bosselait, University Recruiter, at bosselait_brittanie@bah.com by Monday, Nov 10th with "US Security Team Opportunity" in the Subject line.

The Marketing and Communications department at Union Memorial Hospital, one of the top specialty hospitals in Baltimore, is looking for a Communications Intern. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with an award-winning marketing program while continuing your education.

Apply via http://www.umhjobs.com/career.cfm?id=1442&SubDomain=true

More detailed information after the break!

Not much of a position description, but this is a great opportunity for students looking for a GIS Internship!

Assist Howard County Public Schools with geographic information systems analysis for the management of school boundary lines. Assist with other GIS projects relevant to development of the capital budget, site acquisition, and facility management.

Qualifications:
Strong background in Excel and ESRI or related GIS software.

Apply via UMBCworks TODAY! Contact Mike Oettel at The Shriver Center, moettel@umbc.edu, with any questions.

Northwestern Mutual is looking for students for their Financial Representative Internship Program. They are interviewing ON CAMPUS, so check out the position description after the break and apply via UMBCworks TODAY! Deadline to apply is Monday, November 10.

Keep reading for specific position information. Contact Mike Oettel at moettel@umbc.edu with questions!

Good policy intern needed for Delegate Jon Cardin's legislative office starting in early January. This person will be preparing legislation, drafting amendments, prepping witnesses, and negotiating coalitions. Delegate Cardin focused mostly on environmental, tax, education, and finance issues.

A small stipend for gas and food (about $750) available. Minimum 20 hours per week.

If interested, apply via UMBCworks or send your resume to Christine Routzahn (routzahn@umbc.edu) at The Shriver Center.

Career Seminar

Sponsored by ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC., THETA ETA CHAPTER

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 & Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
7:00 p.m.--9 :00 p.m.
The Commons – Room #331

UMBC graduates of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., & Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., will discuss careers in:
• Law
• Nursing
• Federal Government
• Computer Technology
• Counseling & more

Network and learn about job opportunities in a variety of fields

Light Jazz, Food & Refreshments Served

ALL STUDENTS ARE INVITED!

Of the 13 million children growing up in poverty, only half will graduate from high school. Those that do graduate will perform on average at an 8th grade level.

YOU can change this.

Teach For America is a national nonprofit trying to close the achievement gap between low- and high-income school districts. We hire candidates from all majors and backgrounds for two years, during which time they receive full salary and benefits, as well as student loan deferment and $9,450 in AmeriCorps grants to pay back student loans or pursue another degree. Our goal is to empower leaders to further develop their skills while working to give children in low-income communities an excellent education. After the corps, Teach For America alumni apply their leadership skills and experience to create change in all sectors using our network of alumni and our partnerships with over 100 graduate, medical and law schools and over 20 top employers, including GE, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Wachovia.

Want to know more about Teach For America and how YOU can get involved?

Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30pm for an Information Session via conference call to hear from Teach For America alumni about their experiences with the program and the paths they’ve gone on to pursue. To listen in, dial (605) 990-0111 and access code 548752# when prompted.

To RSVP to the conference call or for more information, email Recruitment Associate Gwen Hopkins at Gwendolyn.Hopkins@TeachForAmerica.org.

This Thursday, November 13th, The Shriver Peaceworker Fellows Program is sponsoring a unique opportunity to hear from one of the Peace Corps founders, Bill Josephson, author of the Towering Task (the blueprint for the original Peace Corps) and lifelong friend of Sargent Shriver. Mr. Josephson will be presenting his ideas for a 21st Century Peace Corps as we transition to new national leadership in this critical historical moment.

Mr. Josephson is also a leading expert on the Electoral College, so it will be highly interesting to learn his thoughts on the election over a week after the vote. Volunteers from one of the Shriver Center service sites, College Gardens, will be also recognized through the connection of the Macht Foundation. There will be a dessert reception afterwards.

No need to RSVP - just come to the 7th floor of the Library at 7pm on Thursday, November 13th, 2008!

The opportunity to have your photo featured on The Dean's List Postcards has JUST opened up even more!!! The Selection Committee has recently decided to open the theme to activities such as Intramural/Club Sports, another testament to how UMBC students are involved within the UMBC community and beyond. All submissions will be considered for either Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Dean's List Honorees (mailings in January 2009 and June 2009, respectively).

Therefore, with the Committee's decision to include other possible themes, the deadline has been extended a final time to Wednesday, November 26th at noon, right before Thanksgiving. Please drop off your submissions to Lori Hardesty at The Shriver Center (1st floor of the Public Policy Building) or via email at lhardesty@umbc.edu. The winner will be given credit on the postcard, a great opportunity to showcase their work.

The Maryland Department of Human resources needs a student to assist with the production and maintenance of the DHR Home Page and agency Intranet. The position will develop interactive web pages using structured and well documented HTML, PERL, PHP, JAVA, ASP and SQL code.

Interested? Apply today via UMBCworks!

Do you have an interest in a hands-on position learning about and working with RFID technology? Leonard Paper Company has the perfect position for you!

Leonard Paper Company is a sixty-five year old privately owned and operated company. As the leading regional distributor of paper supplies and cleaning products, Leonard Paper Company is posed for expansion after decades of steady growth. We are looking for a sharp, enthusiastic candidate to bring innovation and technical expertise to the management of our 6,000 plus item inventory. This project will offer a real business world opportunity to design and apply IT solutions.

Position Description:

The intern will manage the company’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) project. This will include concept development, planning and design, selection of hardware and software, testing and full implementation. The intern will serve as project manager of the VMI initiative and work directly with Leonard Paper Company management. The job description can be modified to meet curriculum requirements and evolve with the candidate’s input and proficiencies. Candidate will have access to one of the top RFID experts in the United States as a mentor. This project can involve a single student or team of students.

If you're interested you should apply via UMBCworks and ALSO send your resume to Mr. Casey Miller at the Shriver Center at cmille1@umbc.edu

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking candidates for the 2009 Technical Summer Internship Program

Responsibilities
APL seeks talented college students in the summer to help us solve challenging technical problems. The College Summer Internship Program offers practical work experience and an introduction to APL for engineering and science majors.

Qualifications
Engineering and science majors. APL typically (but not exclusively) hires rising juniors and seniors.

Applicants selected may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements: include US citizenship and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Security
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Apply today on UMBCworks, position ID: 9231102. For more information about this opportunity or other engineering opportunities, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in The Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu.

2009 Summer Scholars Program
Department of Pediatrics - Eastern Virginia Medical School & Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA

- A mentored summer research program in medical, biomedical, public health and behavioral research
- For rising or graduating college seniors (as of May 2009) and 1st or 2nd year graduate or medical students
- Receive a $3,000 stipend at orientation
- Conduct a pre-selected, mentored research project
- Participate in education sessions on research design, implementation and publication
- Shadow clinicians, including pediatricians, psychologists, and surgeons in various specialty fields
- Give an oral research presentation under the guidance of your mentor

Apply through UMBCworks, Position ID: 9231290 or download an application at http://pediatrics.evms.edu/research/research.html

Deadline for Applications: February 13, 2009

For more information on this or other life science related research opportunities, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in The Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu

Monday, November 17, 2008 - Commons 331
Noon to 1PM

Get a jump start on your profession by obtaining career and internship advice from industry experts in the field of Communications.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading organizations such as The Baltimore Sun, The Baltimore Examiner, City Paper, Profiles Public Relations and the Governor's Press Office

For more information, contact The Shriver Center at 410-455-2493.

Panelists include:

Amy Burke, Senior Account Manager
Profiles Public Relations

Anna Ditkoff, Special Projects Editor
Baltimore City Paper

Christine Hansen, Deputy Press Secretary
Office of the Governor

Stephen Janis, Staff Writer
The Baltimore Examiner

Nina Smith, Press Aide
Office of the Governor

Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's signature event, is finally coming to UMBC!!! This is an overnight event, with teams of people passionate about fighting cancer taking turns walking or running, alternating over a 24 hour period.

There is an information session on Wednesday, November 19th, from 12-1pm in Lecture Hall 5 (Engineering Building) if you are interested in finding out more. There's no need to RSVP, but if you have any questions, contact Kelly Fahey, Community Outreach Coordinator, Department of Athletics, at kfahey1@umbc.edu.

For more on Relay for Life, go to http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/whatisrelay

The Shriver Center is currently seeking Service-Learning Interns for the Spring 2009 semester. Interns play a pivotal role in The Shriver Center's Service-Learning Program, which places more than 500 UMBC students each year at service sites. Service-Learning Interns are student leaders who aspire to take on a more challenging role to lead various service sites. The S-L Intern position offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as linkages to future leadership positions at UMBC and beyond.

Applications will now be accepted for the France and Merrick Scholarship Program, which awards strong service-minded students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. This unique scholarship program awards two Fellowships (full tuition, room and board, and fees) and five Scholarships ($1000).These students plan and implement a service project as a group over each semester.

The Erickson Retirement Communities marketing and creative team is looking for a seasonal and/or part time intern to assist the Web and New Media team with assistance with developing and updating an online portfolio of web work. The ideal candidate with have minimal technical experience working with the web, good verbal and written skills, strong copy writing skills and a strong desire to work in a creative and collaborative environment. Anyone looking for agency-like experience in a corporate marketing environment is encouraged to apply. Position is paid $11/hour and is located in Linthicum.

The ideal candidate will perform the following specific duties and have the following skills sets:

-Using the Wordpress content management tool to help update an internal marketing blog.
-Cropping and resizing photos using Adobe Photoshop.
-Writing copy based on project descriptions and review.
-Assisting with Web Analytics reporting using tools such as Google Analytics and Webtrends.
-Assisting with online usage and search engine marketing reporting using Microsoft Excel and Word.

To apply, email your resume to Mike Oettel at The Shriver Center, moettel@umbc.edu as soon as possible to guarantee the highest consideration!

Promote RECYCLING as a PAID INTERN with Baltimore County' Bureau of Solid Waste Management!

The Bureau accepts resumes (on an ongoing basis) from motivated, talented individuals with an interest in recycling and waste prevention. As a paid ($8/hour to start) Baltimore County employee, our interns.

· Gain purposeful work experience in an office environment;
· Apply and develop skills in public relations, graphic design, research, writing, and/or other areas;
· Provide input and receive feedback as part of a team promoting recycling, waste prevention, and best solid waste management practices;
· Enjoy the benefits of part-time Baltimore County employee status (including sick and vacation leave, as well as eligibility for County training programs and jobs);
· Learn more about how local government works; and
· Work flexible schedules customized to academic, job, and other commitments!

If this internship program seems like a good fit for you, why "waste" any more time? Become a part of a proud tradition (nearly 80 interns since 1991)!

Submit a resume and cover letter to Tim Dunn, Public Information Specialist, via e-mail (tdunn@baltimorecountymd.gov). For more information, call 410-887-2790.

Three myths about Internships, Research, and Co-ops brought to you by your Shriver Center Coordinators at UMBC

Myth: The downturn in the economy means that no internships are available.

FACT: Interns are still in demand and will be where many organizations look to fulfill their fulltime recruiting needs. More and more companies report that they are using their interns as an effective way to fill their hiring needs. By participating in an internship you can get the inside track on the best opportunities. The Shriver Center has connections with hundreds of organizations where you can get your foot in the door (most paid). By getting your resume approved in UMBCworks, you will have access to them as well!

Myth: Most students don't have enough experience to make a compelling resume and get the best positions.

FACT: You're probably more competitive than you think - and the Shriver Center can help you develop a resume and interview skills that will make you stand out. The Shriver Center has a range of services just for UMBC students to help you standout from your peers and get the positions you seek. We specialize in working with students to transform your credentials from ordinary to extraordinary!

Myth: If you're going to graduate school, you don't need to do internships or research.

FACT: What will make your applications stand out is the ways that you have applied what you have learned inside the classroom in a practical setting. The Shriver Center isn't just for students preparing for the corporate world - UMBCworks has many opportunities for students interested in research and academia. Taking advantage of these opportunities now will help you be more prepared and qualified for graduate studies.

To take advantages of all of these opportunities and more, log onto UMBCworks and start applying today!

For those of you who do not have a UMBCworks account, visit us on the web at http://www.shrivercenter.org/student_howdoigetstarted.html
and call our front desk at 410-455-2493 to make an appointment to get your resume reviewed. The Shriver Center is located on the 1st Floor of the Public Policy Building.

On-campus, PAID Spring 2009 Internship Opportunities for Life Science Majors

The following positions are now available in UMBCworks for qualified applicants. If you do not yet have a resume in UMBCworks, call the Shriver Center at 410-455-2493 to make an appointment and have your resume approved. For more information on these positions or other life science internship and research opportunities, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak at kerryk@umbc.edu or visit us online at http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu.

Don't miss this on-campus interview opportunity for one of 6 PAID internships with Kop-Flex.

DEADLINE FOR UMBCworks RESUME SUBMITTAL: NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Positions available at Kop-Flex, Inc for Winter 2008 & Spring 2009. Kop-Flex is located very close to campus by BWI airport and offers UMBC students a great opportunity to gain experience in design and manufacturing. Duties will include: assisting Product Engineers in the design of mechanical couplings and ujoints used in industrial, power transmission applications; performing rudimentary stress analysis using in-house computer programs; calculating coupling mass elastic data; applying engineering knowledge to modify coupling designs to meet customer specifications; other computer-related duties as assigned.

Co-op engineers are expected to possess a basic understanding of machine design principles, as well as introductory engineering knowledge in the areas of stress analysis, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and vibration analysis. They should also be familiar with the use of Microsoft Office and have some familiarity and proficiency with CAD (preferably AutoCad) as well. The student will learn basic manufacturing processes, develop the ability to identify and create cost-effective
designs, and become familiar with material specifications and applications. Also, the student will learn to communicate with customers and associates, while assisting the company to process day to day work.

For more information on this opportunity, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in The Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu.

Sign up TODAY through UMBCworks Position ID: 9231327

Representatives of the Washington Internship Program will be holding an information session!

Monday, December 1, 2009
Public Policy, Shriver Center, Room 107
12:00 to 1:00 PM
www.washingtoninternship.com

RSVP to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at UMBC (routzahn@umbc.edu)

The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -- a combination of work and study -- places college students and graduates in top-level internships in our nation's capital. Here are just a few among thousands of places where interns in the program have worked:

United States Congress and Senate, NBC Television (and all other TV stations), The White House, U.S. Commerce Department, Foreign embassies, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Smithsonian Museums, Democratic/Republican National Committees, National Geographic Magazine, Public Defender Service, Brookings Institution, Amnesty International, National Science Foundation, Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Georgetown Medical Center, etc ...

The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM guarantees placement in an internship appropriate to your goals and talents. In addition, students are offered an evening course at George Washington University on "Washington and Work"; assistance from a professional editor in crafting resumes, cover letters, and writing samples; and guidance in presenting themselves in a professional manner at phone interviews. Guest speakers, field trips to think-tanks and government hearings, attendance at press-conferences and the filming of television shows, plus plays and concerts are all part of the program. WIP staff members serve as agents for the interns and lobby for their acceptance at the placements of their dreams.

For more information, please attend the event above.

RSVP to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at UMBC (routzahn@umbc.edu)

Attention IS and CMSC Sophomores and Juniors
Earn $18 to $20 per hour as an Intern
3.2 GPA or above required and US work authorization required

If interested, apply via UMBCworks under Internships through the Shriver Center or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn (routzahn@umbc.eu) at the Shriver Center

Internships are a key strategy in the Electronic Systems (ES) sector college recruiting program. The purpose of the ES Summer Intern Program is to identify and hire students for summer and part-time jobs early in their academic careers, with the potential of their receiving full-time job offers during their final year of school.

At our Baltimore Site which is located adjacent to BWI Airport we are offering Internships that can last until graduation. The working hours are 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours during breaks and summer vacation. Rate of pay is 18/ HR for juniors and 20/ HR for seniors.

You will be working with the SAP/MES Factory Support Team which supports company personnel with the SAP Software Functionality, interfacing with our IT Support Group and assisting in various software testing.

Intern will be trained in the SAP Business System, also will do some testing to prove new software will work with the SAP/MES Support Team assisting the Factory in the use of the SAP/MES Software.

Are you dreading that Thanksgiving conversation?

You know, the one that goes something like:

Family-member: So, what are you going to do next summer?

You: I don't know, probably the same thing I did last year.

Family Member: Well, with all the news about the economy, I don't think it's smart to put all your eggs in one basket. And you know you can't mooch off of us another year.

You: Stop bugging me! I just don't know where to begin!

And an awkward silence fills the room, ruining your delicious pumpkin pie.

Wouldn't you rather be able to say...

You: Well, I met with my Shriver Center coordinator and they helped me get my resume in good shape. They also showed me how to use UMBCworks to apply to positions. I have two offers already from Fortune 500 companies and I'm interviewing with 3 other organizations over winter break. While I haven't made up my mind yet, I have a lot of good choices. The economy may be down, but there is still a strong market for interns and I know I'm going to have a good experience that may even set me up for a fulltime job after graduation.

Call 410-455-2493 to make an appointment with the Shriver Center TODAY to start your path to a successful spring or summer internship and avoid Thanksgiving awkwardness.

For more information, visit http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/student_howdoigetstarted.html

If so, Artists for Social Change wants YOU to help teach kids with Cerebral Palsy how to paint and dance!

UMBC students of the Artists for Social Change Club visit the Delrey School (5 - 10 minutes from UMBC) and volunteer as basic art/dance instructors on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (leave UMBC about 1:45 and return at 3:15 pm). The Delrey students, ages 4 - 21, are loads of fun and they love learning methods to manifest their creativity and individuality!

If you are interested in volunteering, the students would love you on board! Please contact Hasina at ja4@umbc.edu. Transportation will be provided there and back.
No experience is necessary; you can come any or every Tuesday.

For more information, visit http://www.artistsforsocialchange.org.