Sep 19, 2025

From Classroom to Career: Harnessing AI Effectively for BSOS Students

From Classroom to Career: Harnessing AI Effectively for BSOS Students
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
5:00 pm-6:00 pm EST
Register on Handshake.

Curious about how generative AI might shape your future career?

Whether you’ve used AI tools like ChatGPT a lot or just tried them once, this session is for you.
Attend this session to gain insights from two accomplished BSOS alumna who are using generative AI in their professional lives. They'll share real-world examples of how AI is helping them work smarter, the lessons they’ve learned, and tips and tricks for young professionals. The Feller Center will also share strategies for using generative AI as a powerful brainstorming tool for exploring career paths, employers, and preparing for applications.

By the end of this session, you'll gain:
ꪜ Time-saving tips for using generative AI in your daily life
ꪜ Innovative and responsible ways to use AI in academic and professional settings
ꪜ Creative strategies for using AI to explore career paths, research employers, and prepare for internships or job applications

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how AI can support your goals, both now and after graduation.

This event is open to all current UMD undergraduate students. Undergraduate UMD BSOS students are especially encouraged to attend this event.

Register @ the link below: 
https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1826350/share_preview

Careers in Social Work Panel: Wed., 10/22

Careers in Social Work Panel
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
5:00 pm-6:00 pm EDT
Virtual Event on Zoom


Interested in pursuing a career in social work? Join us for a panel discussion with professionals working in and around this amazing social service field. Learn about the different specializations of Social Work, applying to MSW Programs, as well as the career options available within this highly versatile field.

Undergraduate UMD Psychology students are especially encouraged to attend this event. This event is open to all current UMD undergraduate and graduate students. RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Tips for attending virtual events

Register on Handshake.

Sep 17, 2025

Fall Neuroscience Coffee Chats

A casual space for undergrads and PhD students to meet and talk about research, grad school, and career paths. 

All are welcome! No RSVP required.

In Fall 2025, we will meet on Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 3, and Dec 1. 

All meetings take place on a Monday from 2-3pm in BPS 1208.

Questions? Email dshariq@umd.edu or mrenee@umd.edu

Sep 16, 2025

Training Coordinator Position with The NYC Dept. of Investigation

The New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”) is one 
of the oldest law enforcement agencies
in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

DOI is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Training Coordinator to join our fast-paced Training Division. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is energized by challenge.

As a key member of the Training Division, the Training Coordinator will report to the Director of Training and will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of training programs for all DOI staff.

Key Responsibilities:
- Training Logistics Coordination: Manage scheduling, communication, materials, and space for training sessions across the agency.
- Proofreading and Editing: Review training materials and communications for clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
- Program Development & Administration: Assist with the design, implementation, and tracking of training programs and initiatives.
- Curriculum Development & Instruction: Collaborate on content creation and may occasionally facilitate internal training sessions.
- Learning Management System (LMS) Support: Maintain records, troubleshoot user issues, and support data reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to support training efforts.
- Field Training Support: Travel as needed throughout the Tri-State Area to support regional training sessions.
- Administrative & Clerical Support: Provide general administrative assistance to ensure smooth training operations.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills:
- Communication and Initiative: Strong public speaking skills and the ability to self-motivate, stay proactive, and manage multiple tasks independently. Multilingual is a plus. - Microsoft Office Skills: Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint experience with other Microsoft Office applications and Adobe is a plus. - Attention to Detail: Ability to proofread, edit, and ensure accuracy in all materials. The candidate should be highly organized and task-oriented.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

How To Apply:
All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID # 734654.

Full-time Paid Summer Internship with The Air Force Civilian's Service Premier College Internship Program

AFCS's full-time PCIP prepares college students 
for a number of promising career fields within AFCS,
including Science and Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, Acquisition, and other mission-critical specialty positions. Numerous internships in 45 locations across America will be awarded to qualified students. Some of our career fields even offer a sign-on bonus.

Over the 10 to 12 week paid summer internship, you'll work side by side with current AFCS and military professionals, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and making tangible contributions to real-world projects in support of the Department of the Air Force and its critical mission. We'll help you tap into your creativity and ambition to tackle challenges, both known and unforeseen.

Following college graduation and completion of PCIP, you may qualify for a full-time, paid position within one of AFCS's comprehensive training programs, where you'll further hone your expertise and specialized skillsets through either PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ), which prepares students for a wide range of careers from Science and Engineering to Cyber and IT, or COPPER CAP (COP), which readies students to become Contract (procurement) Specialists.

Once the program is successfully completed, you'll be placed into a professional-level position at AFCS, where you'll receive federal health and retirement benefits, tuition assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ Program, repayment of student loans for those who qualify, and a generous Recruitment Bonus for certain positions.

The future will be here before you know it. The Premier College Intern Program will ensure you're ready when it arrives.

Graduating in December? Consider the Air Force Civilian Service's PAQ Program!

Air Force Civilian Service's PAQ Program

As a Force Support PAQ, you'll collaborate closely with current 
Force Support Managers on impactful, real-world projects, making tangible contributions and gaining valuable hands-on experience. You'll receive on-the-job training toward a relevant master’s degree. You’ll likely find that Force Support's mission to improve the lives of Airmen and their families extends to enhancing your own life as well

 Dive into various assignments designed to develop your skills and knowledge for future high-level roles.
Gain exposure to key areas like childcare, airmen and family readiness, prevention, human resources, management analysts and more.
Work closely with experienced mentors who will guide your growth and help you build a strong foundation

Why apply to the Force Support Palace Acquire Intern Program?
-Paid: Earn while learning in a top-tier program.
-Real-World Experience: Dive into dynamic fields such as manpower, human resources, education & training, and more.
-Fast-Track Career: Successful PAQs may outplace into permanent positions with the Department of the -Air Force upon successful completion of training program!
-Mentorship: Gain insights and guidance from seasoned leaders and professionals.
-Network: Connect with key players in the Air Force military and civilian workforce.

Eligibility Requirements:
-Recent college graduation (within two years)
-U.S. Citizenship required
-Students with a GPA of 2.95 or higher
-Ability to obtain security clearance
-Degrees highly sought include Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, --Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, English, Organizational Theory and Design, and Management.
 Available locations: , JB Andrews-MD, JB Anacostia-Bolling, DC

How to Refer or Apply:
Refer or Apply Now! Visit www.afintern.com for more details and to submit applications.
Deadline: Don’t delay—opportunities are limited and won’t last!

Questions? Reach out to us at afpc.dpzcu.forceSptPAQ-PCIP@us.af.mil for more information.

Sep 15, 2025

Break into the fastest growing field of Psychology! Register for the Everything I/O Psychology Virtual Networking Event!

Everything I/O Psychology Virtual Networking Event  
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. 
Register HERE
Location: Virtual (Zoom)


The fast-growing field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology applies psychology to the workplace and studies organizational culture.

This event is an opportunity for undergraduate students to learn more about the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology inclusive of careers, graduate school, internships, professional associations/development and research. The event will consist of an I/O graduate school panel followed by Zoom breakout rooms where student participants will have the opportunity to connect with alumni and I/O professionals representing a diverse range of areas.

This event is open to all majors, but the discussion will be especially helpful for psychology students. Bring your questions! You will have the option of submitting questions via the chat box or unmuting yourself to ask the question. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Please note, this session will be recorded. RSVP via Careers4Terps to receive an event reminder and locate the Zoom log in information.

Hosted by: The Psychology Department, Psi Chi, Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.
For additional information about this event:

Registered Organizations as of 9/15/25:
*Hedley May
*The Academic IO
*Gartner
*MPS Applied I/O Psychology. George Mason University
*UMBC, MPS Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program
*UMD Center for Leadership & Organizational Change
*UMD I/O Psychology Lecturer
*General Dynamics Mission Systems
*PwC
*Booz Allen Hamilton
*Your Career Kickstart
*UMD I/O Psychology MPS Program

Questions? Contact Steve Young at syoung17@umd.edu. Hosted by the Psychology Department and the Feller Center in BSOS.

Sep 12, 2025

PSYC Good Deed Day: Wednesday 10/18

PSYC Good Deed Day
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Join us on October 8, 2025 by doing one small good deed.

#PsycGood DeedDay2025 

Wellness Workshops: We've Got Your Back!

Start the semester off right with one 
of the Counseling Center’s Wellness Series skills sessions! 

Check out any or all of the 16 topics, occurring Tuesdays-Thursdays at 4pm. Advanced registration is not required- just click the link at the time of the session. Visit counseling.umd.edu/wellness for details.

Struggling with focus? Feeling stressed? Want to learn how to improve your mental health? Check out the Counseling Center’s Wellness Series! We have 16 different topics related to coping skills, relationships, academics, and more. No appointment necessary. Find details and Zoom links at counseling.umd.edu/wellness.

Keep up with your mental health with the Counseling Center's Wellness Series! We have 16 different topics of virtual drop-in skills sessions occurring all semester. Attend as many as you'd like-- all students are welcome! Visit counseling.umd.edu/wellness to learn more.

Sep 10, 2025

See You @ The Welcome To PSYC Day On Wed. 9/17 @ 12 Noon!


Poster and Table Directory

WHERE: Bioscience Research Building
COLONADE
(1st & Ground Level Floors)

WHEN: Wednesday, September 17th
12 Noon-1:00 pm

*Network with fellow PSYC Terps, staff, & professors
*Learn about PSYC clubs and research labs
*See everything that PSYC @ UMD has to offer

Sep 8, 2025

Peer Support Groups & UnLocked Scholarship

The UnLocked Project is an organization/club on the 
UMD campus that strives to support and uplift those
impacted by familial incarceration. This is done by providing resources such as peer support groups, giveaways, scholarships, etc.

More information: HERE.

To apply for the UnLocked scholarship, students can apply via the QR code on Instagram (unlockedprojectt) and the website (unlockedproject.org). 

To join the peer support group, you can also scan the QR code on the Instagram or website. The link to the peer support group is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBS0ner9PRs5R5OEj2-2Seh8KRVnFagL5NcfzbkFioGVO6Eg/viewform.

Apply for The 2025-2026 Marion Undergraduate Mental Health Research Award

Lisa Marion Mandell and Paul Mandell '95 established 
the Dr. Dennis F. Marion Research Endowment in
March 2018 to support merit-based undergraduate and graduate student research related to the study of mental health in the Department of Psychology. The fund honors the memory of Lisa's father, a physician whose life touched many around him.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Department of Psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Must be engaged in mental health research to apply.

Complete the application HERE through Scholarship Universe. 
Application deadline is October 1st, 2025. 

Sep 4, 2025

Apply to become a Volunteer Peer-Counselor with the UMD Help Center!

Help Center is UMD's student-run peer crisis and 
counseling intervention hotline. They offer both
hotline and drop-in services to our students and to the greater College Park area. As a counselor, you will be trained to help people dealing with roommate issues, relationship dilemmas, mental health, thoughts of suicide, and other life issues.

Training begins only once a semester.

You MUST be available for the following mandatory, in-person training dates:
Group Dynamics: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 @ 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Training Weekend Day 1: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 @ 10:00am to 3:00pm
Training Weekend Day 2: Sunday, October 5th, 2025 @ 11:00am to 3:30pm

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Responsibilities:
-Train to be a Peer Counselor
-Attend 4 hour shifts once a week
-Table Events

Qualifications:
-UMD Freshman or Sophomore
-Have an interest in mental health

Apply through this link before 9/15/2025: 

Sep 2, 2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant for credit

The HOLA STEM Lab (Home Opportunities for Latinos in 
Advancing STEM) and the Early Childhood Interaction Lab are seeking Bilingual (Spanish-English) Research Assistants for the Fall 2025 Semester for credit. RAs applying should have professional working level proficiency in Spanish in order to work with participant data, communicate with families, and translations.

RAs will assist with collecting, processing, and coding date; basic video editing tasks; and assisting in participant recruitment. 

Qualifications:
-Strong fluency in Spanish is required (reading/writing)
-Two semester commitment
-Expectation to work in-lab for weekly hours. 

Learn more about our work: www.holastemlab.com

How To Apply:
Please reach out to Maylee (montagut@umd.edu) with your CV/Resume and
unofficial transcript

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