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<Title>Fall Co-op for Mechanical Engineers</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Are you looking for a great engineering opportunity with a local company for this semester?<br>
    <br>
    Key Tech is seeking an independent and self-motivated Mechanical 
    Engineering student for a Fall 2012 Co-op position. Hands-on experience 
    with product design, prototyping, and testing will be the focus of 
    day-to-day activities at Key Tech.  All candidates are expected to work 
    with other engineers in a team-oriented environment.  All candidates 
    must be well spoken, personable, and have a strong command of 
    engineering mathematics and fundamentals.<br>
    
    <br>
    Desired course work includes (but not limited to) fluids, CAD design, 
    materials and manufacturing, and/or other equivalent course work.<br>
    <br>
    Job Qualifications<br>
    •       Currently enrolled and rank in top quarter of class in 
    Mechanical Engineering from a leading University/College with a minimum 
    of 3.5 GPA<br>
    •       Junior or Senior status<br>
    •       Possess strong analytical skills<br>
    •       Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills<br>
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    Key Tech is a product development company located in the heart of the 
    Federal Hill area of Baltimore, Maryland. Our office is in a restored 
    Vaudeville theatre within walking distance from the Inner Harbor, Camden
     Yards and more. We specialize in developing high tech, 
    electromechanical, embedded products for our clients in commercial, 
    medical and industrial markets. Past projects include microfluidic DNA 
    analyzer, handheld blood counter, thermal imaging camera, high precision
     flow meter, portable water colorimeter, laser steering systems, 
    industrial slurry controller, and climate controlled pet carrier. We 
    seek out technically challenging work that is fun--we love our jobs!<br>
    
    <br>
    Full-time work is desired, but students available 20 hours/week or more part-time will be considered.<br>
    <br>
    <strong>Check out the posting on UMBCworks (keyword: Key Tech) to apply.</strong><br>If you have not met with The Shriver Center to get your resume reviewed for use on UMBCworks, click <a href="http://www.shrivercenter.org/students/internco-opresearch/how-do-i-get-started/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>HERE</strong></a><br><br>
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<Summary>Are you looking for a great engineering opportunity with a local company for this semester?    Key Tech is seeking an independent and self-motivated Mechanical  Engineering student for a Fall 2012...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="16196" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/cwitaffiliates/posts/16196">
<Title>Strategic Victory Consulting is Hiring!</Title>
<Tagline>Great opportunities for both MCS and Graphic Design Students</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Strategic Victory Consulting is seeking two interns for this coming fall semester. SVC is a political fundraising group based in Baltimore (near BWI). If you get excited about state politics, have an interest in learning more, or would just like to be involved in the 2012 election in a unique way, this is the job for you. We have both state-wide as well as local clients. These unpaid positions will give you great networking opportunities with countless Maryland politicians and business people in multiple fields as well as experience in your own field of interest. SVC is fun, friendly, and flexible so be prepared to enjoy this internship! To learn more, you can check us out on Facebook. Descriptions of the two positions are as follows:<br><br>1. Graphics Intern: We need an intern who is familiar with Adobe platforms (indesign, photoshop, etc.) who is willing to work 8-15 hours a week. You will be responsible for developing quality work including flyers, invitations, business cards, etc., sometimes in a short amount of time. Knowledge of the Wordpress platform is preferred but not required. Some training is available.<br><br>2. Communications Intern: We need an intern who is able to draft fundraising letters, emails, phone calls, content development, and the occasional blog post. Some knowledge of the Wordpress platform is preferred but not required. 8-15 hours of office time is required and can be flexible with your schedule. Training is available. <br><br>To apply, please contact President Hillary Pennington at (240) 593-7283 or <a href="mailto:hillary@strategicvictoryconsulting.com">hillary@strategicvictoryconsulting.com</a> or Kristin Shields at <a href="mailto:kristin@strategicvictoryconsulting.com">kristin@strategicvictoryconsulting.com</a><br>
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<Summary>Strategic Victory Consulting is seeking two interns for this coming fall semester. SVC is a political fundraising group based in Baltimore (near BWI). If you get excited about state politics, have...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="16194" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/cwitaffiliates/posts/16194">
<Title>Intern w/the UMBC Choice Program Helping Youth (PAID)</Title>
<Tagline>Flying Fruit Fantasy Kiosk Intern</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Here is your chance to earn a wonderful paid internship 
    opportunity working with young people from Baltimore City at the Inner 
    Harbor! The Flying Fruit Fantasy stand is the on-the-job training site 
    for The Choice Ready By 21 Jobs Program. We have hired young people 
    between the ages of 14-21 to work our stand, and are looking for bright,
     eager, dedicated college students to manage and mentor these young 
    people as they complete their YouthWorks paid summer job training. The 
    Flying Fruit Fantasy Stand has been in Camden Yards at Oriole Park for 
    over 20 years, serving customers fruitshakes and offering the youth of 
    Baltimore a place to start their vocational path. We are delighted to 
    expand our Flying Fruit Fantasy Stand, and our on-the-job training model
     to the Inner Harbor to serve even more Baltimore residents our 
    delicious fruitshakes. And we are expanding the menu, to include grilled
     cheese sandwiches and frozen yogurt at our new location! Potential 
    interns should be passionate about Baltimore City, and working with 
    youth from at-risk environments. <br>
    <br>
    Pay: <br>
    •    $9.50/hour, paid bi-weekly through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County<br>
    <br>
    Length of Time:<br>
    •    Approximately 40 hours a week, mostly on weekends<br>
    •    Starting as soon as possible<br>
    <br>
    Schedule: <br>
    •    Friday-Sunday, 11am-11pm <br>
    •    4 hours of Job Development/Readiness Shadowing during the week (to be determined based on schedule and availability)<br>
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    Location: <br>
    •    Baltimore’s beautiful Inner Harbor, between the Science Center and the Visitor Center, parallel to Light Street<br>
    •    For the weekly 4 hours of Job Development/Readiness Shadowing, the 
    Intern will start at our Cherry Hill office, located on 971 Seagull Ave,
     21225<br>
    <br>
    Responsibilities: <br>
    •    Provide directions to employees at the stand to ensure smooth operations <br>
    •    Keep track of timesheets and hours worked of employees<br>
    •    Monitor inventory and cash register receipts to make sure they match up after shifts/cash register switches. <br>
    •    Ensure proper customer service and that all customers are satisfied<br>
    •    Maintain quality of fruitshakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and all other menu items <br>
    •    Stocking supplies and cleaning as necessary, and ensuring the cleanliness of the stand is being taken care of by employees<br>
    <br>
    For more information or to apply, contact LaTasha Pendergraft at <a href="mailto:LJPENDER@umbc.edu">LJPENDER@umbc.edu</a> or apply directly using UMBCworks</div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="16193" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/cwitaffiliates/posts/16193">
<Title>Deadline approaching for a Software Engineering Internship</Title>
<Tagline>Paid Intern with Raytheon Solipsys in Fulton, MD</Tagline>
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    <div>Software Engineering Intern                                                                                                        </div>
    <div>Raytheon Solipsys, an industry leader in the development of integrated C4I Network Centric Warfare solutions for both the Domestic and International DoD, is augmenting its multi-disciplined staff with best and brightest talent available. We are currently searching for a Software Engineering Intern with experience in Java and/or C++/Unix to assist our efforts in software development to meet product schedule, performance, and design requirements. This position is located in Fulton, Maryland and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret Clearance.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Key areas of responsibility will include:</div>
    <div>•Working with customers and end users to understand system requirements</div>
    <div>•Supporting systems engineering in the design and development of system requirements and architecture</div>
    <div>•Some support of business development for new business opportunities</div>
    <div>•Software design, development, unit test, integration, and documentation</div>
    <div>The successful applicant will consult with:</div>
    <div>•Other software developers within the Multi-Source Correlator Tracker (MSCT) and Tactical Display Framework (TDF) groups</div>
    <div>•Systems Engineering</div>
    <div>•Technical Directors</div>
    <div>•Engineering Management</div>
    <div>Required Skills:</div>
    <div>•Familiarity with JAVA , C++ and Object Oriented Design</div>
    <div>•Candidate should be self-motivated and work well individually or in a team environment</div>
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    <div>Required Experience:</div>
    <div>•Pursuing BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or directly related degree (Senior Year)</div>
    <div>Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Positions at Solipsys may require U.S. citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances.</div>
    <div>Raytheon Solipsys is an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.</div>
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    <strong>To apply follow the instructions as listed in UMBCworks position number </strong><span><strong>9252829</strong><br></span>If you have not met with The Shriver Center to get your resume reviewed for use on UMBCworks, click <a href="http://www.shrivercenter.org/students/internco-opresearch/how-do-i-get-started/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>HERE</strong></a><br><br>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="16192" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/cwitaffiliates/posts/16192">
<Title>Two great IT Internships with Boxtone</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Check out these two PAID positions on UMBC works.<div><div><div>
    <div>QA INTERN</div>
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    <div>Apply To Position: <span>9251155</span>
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    <p>Responsibilities<br>•	Assist in functional testing of BoxTone features<br>•	Assist in creating and upgrading the QA environment<br>•	Assist in resolving client issues<br><br>Required <br>•	Must presently be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program<br>•	Must have some prior exposure to software testing and SDLC<br>•	Must have some knowledge of at least one RDBMS, preferably Oracle<br>•	Excellent analytical and reasoning skills<br>•	Awareness of software QA and testing terminology<br>•	Ability to write and execute test cases<br>•	Ability to report and track defects<br>•	Open and flexible attitude to applying one’s skills where needed<br>•	Ability to apply a proactive approach to testing<br>•	Ability to be detail oriented while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture<br>•	Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills<br>•	Strong team player<br>•	Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills<br>•	Results oriented perspective<br>•	The ideal candidate will have a true passion for QA!<br><br>Desired <br>•	Knowledge of any scripting tool (Perl, Python, etc.)<br><br><span><strong>User InterFACE Intern</strong></span></p>
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    <p>Responsibilities<br>•	Build compelling user interfaces for BoxTone products using a mix of Ruby on Rails and AJAX (HTML/CSS/ JavaScript)<br>•	Construct elegant and informational visualization of data sets <br><br>Required Experience<br>•	Must presently be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program<br>•	Must have a basic foundation in object oriented programming and practices<br>•	Must have some basic knowledge of human factors and user interface design methodologies<br>•	Open and flexible attitude to applying one’s skills where needed<br>•	Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills<br>•	Team player<br>•	Results oriented perspective<br>•	Must have a passion for the field of User eXperience (UX)<br><br>Desired Experience<br>•	Agile development methods<br></p>
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<Summary>Check out these two PAID positions on UMBC works.    QA INTERN     Apply To Position: 9251155  DESCRIPTION  Responsibilities • Assist in functional testing of BoxTone features • Assist in creating...</Summary>
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    <strong>UMBC has a strong culture of civic engagement. </strong> One of ways that you can get involved is through The Shriver Center's Service-Learning Program, in which students enroll in the zero-credit transcript notation for 096 Community Service &amp; Learning. This involves consistent dedication of 3-5 hours each week to service a number of reflective activities (learning about service sites, goal-setting, weekly reflection questions, and evaluations).  <br><br>Some additional benefits for UMBC students engaged in service-learning:<br><ul>
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<Title>Interested in Clean Energy Technologies?</Title>
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    <div>Pay is based on 10-20 hours per week at $12-17 per hour.</div>
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<Title>Researcher of the Week: Coco (Ke) Tang</Title>
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    <strong>How did you find your mentor for year research?</strong> <br>Originally, I had no idea what I wanted to research. I knew what my regional interest was, and that was the Middle East. I was taking a class called US National Security Policy, and found out that my professor, Dr. Brigid Starkey, had regional expertise in the Middle East. I took another one of her classes, International Relations of the Middle East, and realized that given her interest and knowledge, she would be the perfect mentor for my project. I was also well into my application processes for study abroad opportunities in Jordan, and after consulting Dr. Starkey about the prospects of conducting research abroad, I realized the insights she was able to provide me were unique and very compelling. <br><br><strong>How did you know you wanted to do your research in Jordan?</strong> <br>At the time of the Undergraduate Research Award application, I already knew I wanted to study abroad somewhere in the Middle East. In searching for programs that would send me there, I found many programs in Jordan, which has been a relatively stable country throughout the recent political turmoil in the Middle East. I had already applied for the Boren Scholarship Award by then, and on that application I had indicated my desire to study abroad in Jordan with CIEE, where there was a program “Diplomacy and Policy Studies.” That program was perfect both geographically and academically: the country is located at the heart of the Middle East, and the classes (in addition to Arabic courses) were geared towards students pursuing career objectives in national security and other similar interests in international development. It seemed like the perfect match. <br><br><strong>How did you define a project to do in Jordan while you were still in the United States?</strong> <br>When coming up with a project, I had to consider some constraints. I would be in a foreign country the language of which I’m still mastering. Given the cultural differences, navigating through a research project on my own would have proven highly challenging. My project, therefore, had to be feasible in terms of access and relevance, but still capture my interest. I knew Jordan would be the place to go. My adviser helped me by prodding me in the direction of possibly examining Jordanian civil society. My subsequent literature review of existing knowledge on Jordan yielded some interesting information, but not as much as I thought there would be: political reforms had allowed an increased flow of capital to the development of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), but little literature actually existed on the subject. So from there, I devised a plan to examine NGOs in Jordan, and investigate their role in the development of Jordanian civil society. <br><br><strong>Will your travel to Jordan and your work in Jordan be connected to the UMBC Study Abroad office? When do you leave? How long will you be there?</strong> <br>Yes, my travel to Jordan is coordinated with the UMBC Study Abroad Office as well as the programs to which I’m applying: CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange) for the Diplomacy and Policy Studies program, for Spring 2013, and SIT (School for International Training) for the summer Intensive Arabic Program for Summer 2013, immediately following CIEE. <br><br><strong>What is the National Security Education Program Boren Scholarship?</strong> <br>The NSEP Boren Scholarship is a US federal government initiative legislated by David L. Boren, who argued to the US Senate the necessity of an increase in the number of experts in target languages and cultures that are valuable to the sustenance of US national security interests. These target languages and cultures reflected the nations that were typically underrepresented in US study abroad opportunities, and partnership with these countries would foster greater understanding and prospects with regards to US foreign relations. In 1991 the National Security Education Act established the National Security Education Program, with the goal of providing scholarships to undergraduate students and fellowships to graduate students. Following the completion of the program, recipients participate in the NSEP service requirement: one year of occupational service in a field related to either national security, or the language studied. Postings are usually in the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, or other teaching opportunities worldwide. I had the honor of receiving $20,000 to fund my study abroad in Jordan next year. <br><br><strong>How did you know to apply for this? Was it hard? Who helped you? </strong><br>The application process was largely straightforward. It was difficult in the sense that the essays had to be conceptually solid enough that whatever creative flair I injected to distinguish myself from the rest of the pile must not dilute the ideas I was trying to convey. To answer the prompts, I had to have a solid grasp of my stance of US national security – and I was fortunate to have taken Dr. Starkey’s class by that point, because discussions from that class helped me generate my repertoire. Dr. Souders of the Study Abroad office was immeasurably helpful and was an invaluable resource for editing. He knew the application process inside and out, having done so many of them. He was actually travelling in Asia at the time of the application, and despite spotty Internet access and the distractions Asia has to offer, he still maintained a very encouraging level of correspondence. <br><br><strong>How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award program?</strong><br>I heard about it from a friend of mine who received it. She conducted her research while studying abroad, which was very similar to what I wanted to do. From there I did some research into the URA and talked to my advisers about the prospects. I received a lot of positive feedback and encouragement, so I decided to move forward with the application process. <br><br><strong>Was the URA application difficult to do?</strong><br>The application, no. The creation of the research idea was the most difficult part. The background research was time consuming, because I didn’t want to miss anything and end up producing possibly redundant work. Once I had an idea that could be verbalized in an application proposal, the rest of the process fell into place. <br><br><strong>Will you get course credit for this work?</strong><br>At this point, I will not be receiving academic credit from the URA. It was started largely out of my own interest, and my desire to take advantage of my study abroad experience and explore the undercurrents of a country I otherwise may not have had a chance to visit. The courses I will be taking at CIEE will count towards my transcript. <br><br><br><strong>What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research at UMBC or abroad?</strong> <br>Do your homework. Gather as much information about as many things as you can. Consider as many scenarios as you can think of. And – know what you want and how you want to get it. At the time I submitted my URA application, I did not know if I had received the Boren Scholarship. I went ahead with it anyway because I felt strongly enough about studying abroad that I was determined to go to Jordan one way or another, with or without scholarship money. <br><br><strong>What are your career goals?</strong><br><p>I am interested in diplomacy, foreign service, international development, and intelligence. Career paths within those fields have a huge spectrum of possibilities, all of which tend to be competitive. I am particularly looking forward to the NSEP service requirement because I will have a guaranteed position within an agency. From that I will be able to better determine my interests and long term goals.
    
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