Give your future career path a boost with a Career Discovery Zone Workshop!

CAREER DISCOVERY ZONE WORKSHOPS
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm 
Shoemaker Building 

(Check in at Main Reception, 1st Floor)

Weds., Apr. 2 Taking Charge of Your Major & Career Path
Weds., Apr. 9 Discovering Interests & Majors/Careers
Weds., Apr. 16 Uncovering the Importance of Values
Weds., Apr. 23 Managing Invisible Major/Career Barriers: Stress, Fear & Other Emotions
Weds., Apr. 30 Making Major/Career Decisions Now & In the Future

Attend one or all of the workshops — no advance registration needed. Students should plan to attend the full workshop time (3:30-5:00pm).

Research Assistant position with Maryland's ADHD Program!

Research Assistant Position
Maryland ADHD Program

Description:
The Maryland ADHD Program is committed to conducting clinical research to improve the assessment and treatment of ADHD, providing assessment and treatment to the community, training the next generation of Child Clinical Psychologists, and educating parents, schools, and the community about assessment and treatment of ADHD and other behavioral and emotional disorders.

Responsibilities:
-10 hours per week for two semesters\
-Flexible start date.
-Must be available weekends
-Data Coding, Scoring, and Entry
-Participant recruitment
-Assist with participant visits

Qualifications:
-Interest in child psychopathology and interventions
-Strong academic background
-Detail oriented
-Highly motivated

How To Apply:
Please contact Kelsey Woods at kwoods90@umd.edu or visit the lab's website
https://sites.google.com/site/marylandadhdprogram/home
to obtain an application. Applicants must submit a CV, unofficial transcript, and schedule for the upcoming semester.
 

New UMD Minor in Public Leadership!

Sponsored by the School of Public Policy, the Public Leadership Minor allows students to examine pressing issues, such as the global environment, human rights, diversity, and poverty, that are facing today’s leaders. This minor provides students with a foundation of leadership development, from understanding leadership theories to enhancing their own critical thinking, community organizing, and problem solving skills. The Public Leadership Minor will complement any major on campus, while empowering students to become stronger citizens and leaders.

For more information about the minor, the requirements, or the application process, visit our website at https://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/plminor. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Kane at plminor@umd.edu.

Short-Term Research Assistant positions with the Center for Advanced Study of Language!

Undergraduate Research Assistants
Center for Advanced Study of Language

Description:
The Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is searching for Undergraduate Research Assistants for several short-term research studies between now and September 30, 2014.

Responsibilities:
-Running Subjects
-Scheduling Subjects
-Administering Tests

Qualifications:
-U.S. Citizen
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
-Available 40 hours per week during summer
-Detail oriented
-Time Management Skills

How To Apply:
Please email cover and resume with faculty/prior employment references to mgarza@casl.umd.edu 

Teachers needed for Shabbat and Wednesday Hebrew School!

Shabbat, Wednesday Judaics, and Hebrew Teacher
Shirat HaNefesh
2014-2015 Academic Year
http://shirathanefesh.org 
Saturdays 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:45 pm-8:15 pm

Description:

Shirat HaNefesh meets at North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. We are an independent, post-denominational congregation. Religious education is intimate, hands-on, and individualized in our small, multi-grade school.

Responsibilities:
1 1/2 Hours on Shabbat a.m.
1 1/2 Hours on Wednesday
Prep Time
Lesson Plans
Teach Hebrew, Prayer
Judaics
Set up classroom
Clean up classroom
Build rapport
Build community

Qualifications:
Judaic background
Knowledge of Hebrew
Undergraduate student
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn 

How To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to Rain Zohav at rainzohav@gmail.com Your information should include your Jewish background, knowledge of Hebrew, and any experience with children in an educational setting including informal activities such as camping, tutoring, and swim lessons. 

Apply now to a Federal or Global Semester Internship Program in Washington, DC!

Internship Opportunity

Federal Government

Washington, D.C.

Description:
In both programs students take a fall-semester seminar from industry practitioners in one of several concentrations covering foreign policy, diplomacy, homeland security, energy and environment, and science in a global context. In the spring semester, students intern at federal agencies, congressional offices, think-tanks, nonprofits, and related organizations.

Past internship locations include Department of State, embassies, Department of Homeland Security, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency, White House, U.S. Helsinki Commission, and many more. Activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers.

How To Apply:

For details and an application form, go to http://federalsemester.umd.edu and/or http://globalsemesterdc.umd.edu or contact our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-0261. Dr. Joan Burton, Director. Applications preferred by April 8.

Paid Jewish School Teaching Position in Bethesda!

Jewish Sunday School Teacher       

       
Description:
Kehila Chadasha, an independent cooperative community, runs a progressive religious school that meets on Sunday at BCC High School in Bethesda, Maryland, two blocks from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line. The Sunday school serves students in kindergarten through seventh grade, and runs a Jewish leadership training program (“Machon”) for eighth through tenth graders. Classes for students up to their mitzvah year are divided into Hebrew, Judaics, and related Jewish religious and cultural activities.

The job is part time and approximately 5 hours a week. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full membership in Kehila Chadasha, which includes High Holiday tickets.

Responsibilities:

Kehila Chadasha seeks teachers, preferably with experience teaching Hebrew and Judaics. Classes meet on Sunday mornings, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., September through June. They especially value creative and experiential classroom approaches. Warmth, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential. 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduates 
• Camp counselor experience 
• Tutoring experience 
• Teaching experience 
• Assistant teaching 
• Build rapport with students 
• Build community 
• Hebrew understanding

How To Apply:

Send resume and/or letter by email. Should include experience with children in any educational setting, including informal settings, such as camp, swimming lessons, tutoring, etc. Please send your email and phone number as well to Rain Zoha at rainzohav@gmail.com and to Karen Scharff at kscharff@netzero.net

Research Coordinator/Lab Manager position at Virginia Tech!

Research Assistant (Lab Manager) position available
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Roanoke, Virginia


Description:
A research coordinator (lab manager) is being sought for the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu, Dr. Brooks King-Casas, and Dr. Stephen LaConte at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
(http://research.vtc.vt.edu). Drs. Chiu, King-Casas, and LaConte's work centers on functional
neuroimaging of healthy and clinical populations (e.g., mood/anxiety, substance, at-risk youth) with an emphasis on social neuroscience and reward-guided decision-making. The research coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, screening, consenting, assessing, and generally maintaining good
communication with research participants and collaborators. Additional duties include organizing
project funds and preparing and tracking IRB protocols. The research coordinator is an essential
member of the laboratory and will be generally responsible for having overall knowledge of all lab
projects and managing day-to-day logistics of ongoing lab projects. The coordinator will be
responsible for data collection from various modalities including: behavior, fMRI, fNIRS, EEG, genetic samples.

Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. This is an excellent opportunity for
candidates interested in graduate school in cognitive neuroscience and related fields. Preference will
be given to candidates who are willing to make a two-year commitment.

Requirements/Qualifications: 
Minimum requirements for the position include: 1) BA/BS in psychology, biology, engineering, or
related field; 2) two years of research experience; 3) demonstrated organizational skills or experience
with data management; 4) desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple
duties; 5) Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent written and oral
communication skills; 6) Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent.

How To Apply:  
Required application materials: Cover letter, CV/Resume, list of references. At least two letters of
recommendation will be required prior to final consideration.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will end when the position is filled. Expected start date is as soon as possible. Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and
Americans with Disabilities Act.
compliance with the

Please apply at: http://www.jobs.vt.edu, posting #SW0140158
Pre-submission inquiries with CV may be sent to:
Chris Gioia, PhD
Clinical Research Coordinator
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Roanoke, VA
jgchr82@vtc.vt.edu

New PULSAR interdisciplinary opportunity for students with language interests!

PULSAR (Program for Undergraduate Language Science Ambassadors) 
http://languagescience.umd.edu/center/pulsar/

Description:
PULSAR, or the Program for Undergraduate Language Science Ambassadors in Research, represents a new interdisciplinary training opportunity geared towards undergraduate students. The University of Maryland has the largest and most integrated team of language scientists in North America, and the PULSAR
program allows undergraduates to tap into this unique resource, providing them with opportunities beyond those found in their primary major.

The PULSAR program develops students’ abilities in integration, communication,
discovery, and leadership – skills that are in high demand in today’s society. It
does so by building on a highly successful interdisciplinary graduate program that
has run since 2008, and which has already created a community of 100+ students
and faculty from 10 departments.

Members of PULSAR will join a broad community of students, researchers, and faculty from areas such as Computer Science, Psychology, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Human Development, Special Education, the iSchool, the School of Public Health,
Linguistics, and the School of Languages, Literature, and Culture. As a member of PULSAR, students have opportunities to build their resumes, develop a relationship with a scientific mentor, and become a member of a strong, collaborative group of peers. With the PULSAR program, we aim to provide undergraduate students with a breadth of experiences and training that can prepare them for careers in research, technology, education, health, and public policy.

Benefits of Participation:
• participating in innovative interdisciplinary training
• collaborating on a language science research project
• assistance finding a laboratory experience that matches one’s research interests
• developing research skills not normally available to an undergraduate student
• working with fellow students on scientific outreach activities to the community
• broad academic coursework in the domain of language science
• learning to communicate with diverse groups
• participating in opportunities for professional development, public speaking, and leadership
• potential funding for activities, research, and travel
• opportunities to participate in international activities, and host international visitors
• being an integral part of the largest language science community in North America

Activities for Ambassadors:
PULSAR scholars:
• Interact with others interested in language science through joint seminars and community
activities
• Engage in community outreach activities, including high school science fairs, Maryland
Day, etc.
• Assume leadership roles and gain leadership experience
• Become involved in research, either through serving as a research assistant or pursuing an
honors project
• Participate in additional faculty-student joint activities (such as “Meals with the Mentor”)
• Present their research in multiple venues, including the Undergraduate Research Day.
To be a successful PULSAR scholar, students should:
• Commit to PULSAR for 4 semesters. 

Expectations, Requirements, and How To Apply:
o Applications can be submitted any semester between the fall of the first year at UMD and the spring of the
second year. If accepted, the program activities will begin the following semester.
• Take a total of 15 credits of language science related coursework (generally, 1 prerequisite
course and 12 additional credits); With the exception of the prerequisite course, these credits
must be outside of the primary major, but can be part of a minor or second major; this
expectation is intended to provide interdisciplinary breadth in language science education.
• Serve as a research assistant or language-science-related intern for a minimum of 2 semesters
(generally 6-10 hours/week), or pursue an honors project; these activities can be either within
the student’s major or outside of it.
• Participate in at least one outreach activity per year.
• Attend a 1-credit weekly seminar series, and speak at that series to peers about their research.
(Please note that exceptions to requirements may be granted in individual cases when necessary.)
GO to http://languagescience.umd.edu/center/pulsar/ for more information and to apply
now!

Paid Part-time Research Assistant position with the PEARL Lab!

Paid Part-time Research Assistant Position
University of Maryland Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab (PEARL)

Description:
The Prevention & Early Adversity Research Lab (PEARL) is seeking an hourly research assistant starting May 2014 and continuing through May 2015. The lab is currently conducting a study on African American pregnant women and their infants. The goal of the study is to understand how risk factors, such as prenatal depression, impact at-risk pregnant women and their infants. The research assistant will provide research and administrative support to the research team by participating in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Data collection will take place in participant homes throughout the Washington, D.C. area. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing graduate work in psychology, human development, intervention science, family science, community health, or related fields. Students will get exposure to research issues pertaining to the prenatal period, infancy, mothers, environmental risk, and African American families.

Responsibilities:
-Subject Recruitment
-Scheduling and conducting in-home visits
-Scheduling and conducting telephone interviews
-Data Entry

Qualifications:
-Excellent interpersonal communication skills
-Interest in learning about families and children vulnerable to environmental risks
-Understanding of and/or interest in learning about diverse cultural and family practices
-Ability to travel to participant homes (own vehicle preferred)
-Available 20 hours per week

How To Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to Colleen Morrison at cimonaha@umd.edu