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Info Session: NGA internship virtual recruiting event (Sept. 21st )

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is offering a virtual presentation that will focus on geoscience-related employment and internship opportunities at NGA.  Employees from the NGA Office of Geomatics will speak about the work they do, to help students better gauge their interest in employment at our Agency.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21st from 11:00am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time (link below).

About NGA:

https://www.nga.mil/about/About_Us.html

About Office of Geomatics:

https://earth-info.nga.mil

About student programs at NGA:

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA/students-and-internships

September 30th is the deadline to apply for the Summer 2023 internship program.  Apply here:

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/20221120

We employ students from many disciplines, including but not limited to: geophysics, earth sciences, geology, math, astronomy, physics, and applied sciences more generally.  Note that a high percentage of our interns go on to work full time at NGA.

To join the September 21st NGA Virtual Recruitment Event:

https://nga.webex.com/nga/j.php?MTID=m4005cef8fe7325fde76302098e02d060

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:00 am | Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 1.5 hours

Or join Webex by meeting number:

access code 2762 589 4181

meeting password is bvJEy2pVs23 (28539278 from phones and video systems)

Or join by phone:

+1-415-527-5035 US Toll

Access code: 2762 589 4181

meeting password (if needed): 28539278

Note that participation in the meeting is open to all.  However, only US citizens 18 years of age or older are eligible to apply for employment.

If you are interested in current employment opportunities at NGA beyond the internship program (new listings posted every Monday):

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-listings?agency=NGA

To learn more about careers at NGA, both in general and in Applied Science in particular:

https://www.nga.mil/careers/NGA_Virtual_Recruiting_Booth.html

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nga/index.html

https://www.nga.mil/assets/files/Foundation_Brochure.pdf

To reach the recruitment team from the Office of Geomatics:

geomatics.recruiting@nga.mil

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Scholarship: ACEC/Michigan

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Below is the ACEC/Michigan scholarship application for the 2022-2023 school year. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is January 6, 2023. The application is also available on the ACEC/M website.

ACEC (American Council for Engineering Companies) is a professional engineering organization that provides membership and representation to engineering firms and their employees. Our chapter represents over 100 firms from all over the State of Michigan.

This scholarship is open to students who have worked for a consulting engineering, surveying, or architectural/engineering firm within the past 24 months. Criteria is based on GPA, work experience, school and work references and community activity. Applicants must also write an essay answering the question provided.

Last year, ACEC/Michigan awarded $20,000 in scholarship money to 7 students.

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Job Posting: Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration)

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This position is part of the Pathways Program and is open to current students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational institution and enrolled at least half-time.

The Pathways Intern position will close September 26, 2022.

USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Additional information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets.

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Scholarship: SmithGroup J.E.D.I. Scholarship Applications

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On Monday, October 3, 2022, SmithGroup will open applications for our 2023 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship program. The scholarship’s mission is to provide students from historically underrepresented groups with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals while also working to create a more diverse and inclusive design industry.
 
Five scholarships are awarded annually that include $6,000 in tuition support and a paid summer internship at any one of SmithGroup’s office locations in the United States where the student’s discipline is available. Eligibility and application requirements are available at smithgroup.com/jedi-scholarship prior to the application portal opening.
 
SmithGroup is committed to expanding the pipeline of the next generation of design talent and improving the built environment by representing the communities we serve with design.

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Job Posting: Bowman (Land Surveying Internships)

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Bowman is currently searching for Land Survey Interns across 14 different Bowman locations: Denver, CO; Melbourne, FL; Fredericksburg, VA; Forth Worth, TX; Dallas, TX; Cedar Knolls, NJ; Charleston, SC; Raleigh, NC; Fairfax, VA; Suwanne, GA; Tempe, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Pensacola, FL; and Louisville, KY.

They are interested in speaking with students about current internships — and future intern opportunities for Spring 2023 and Summer 2023.

Land Survey Intern – Multiple Offices

Questions? Please contact Madelyn Hart (mhart@bowman.com). Madelyn can answer questions about Bowman or their Land Survey internships.

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Job Posting: U.S. Army Corps of Engineering

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Detroit District will be at Michigan Tech’s Fall 2022 Career Fair.

USACE is recruiting for the following positions: Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers.

We are looking for bright students and recent graduates in the fields of civil engineering (structural & geotechnical) and environmental engineering to join our team in Detroit, MI.

Check out this video to learn more about the US Army Corps of Engineers and what we do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73py8IdFYk&list=PLqtbMFyAaYYMXj9acXJV7hkzmFzK_3JjJ

The two attached PDFs describe the Recent Graduate Program and Student Internship Program.

Come visit our booth at Career Fair!

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Scholarships: Wisconsin Society of Land Surveying

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The Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors (WSLS) Foundation and supporting vendors would like to announce scholarship opportunities for surveying students for the 2022-2023 school year (See Attached PDF).  Applications are currently being accepted through the WSLS website (see this link: https://www.wsls.org/scholarships).  Please feel free to contact me with any questions concerning these scholarships.

Last year we only awarded 5 of the 8 Annual Institute scholarships. We are hoping to have a better application turnout this year. Our goal is to help make an impact on the future of our profession.

Regards,

Howard Herrild III, PLS

WSLS Education Committee Chair

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Info Meeting: MSU College of Law (9/15)

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If you have considered becoming a lawyer, or know that’s your goal, you are invited to meet with a representative from MSU College of Law on Thursday September 15th from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Room 204 of the Academic Office Bldg (Same Building as Business – just one floor up/)   If you are considering a future in law or have questions about MSU Law in general this will be a great opportunity to meet directly with a member of the MSU Law admissions team and get your questions about application process answered. This is open to all majors and all years! 

For more information contact MSU Law representative Kimberly Wilkes, at ( wilkeski@law.msu.edu) or each out to  Michigan Tech Pre-law advisor Susanna Peters (speters@mtu.edu)

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