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University COVID-19 Resources

As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important that you have access to university resources, that contain updates and information regarding the crisis and the university response. The University is actively monitoring COVID-19 cases within the State of Maryland and the University community. Please reference the following links for more information.

Campus COVID-19 Updates and Information: https://umd.edu/virusinfo

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University Counseling Center: https://www.counseling.umd.edu

Please be sure to stay up-to-date with updates and newly released information about the virus and the university response. Also be sure to practice safe and healthy prevention practices. You’re encouraged to email healthconcerns@umd.edu if you have questions specific to UMD and coronavirus. If you have a medical question or concern, please contact your physician.


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Defenses

Dissertation Defense: Martin Erinin

Title: Droplet and Bubble Measurements in Turbulent Free-Surface Flows

Defense Date and Time: Friday, April 17 starting at 10:00 am.

Important Note about Connectivity: If any prospective audience member is having issues connecting to the Zoom Meeting via the link provided, please email Professor James Duncan (duncan@umd.edu), who can send you a personal invitation link.

Committee Members:

Professor James H. Duncan, Chair/Advisor

Professor Kenneth Kiger

Associate Professor Johan Larsson

Emeritus Professor Peter Bernard

Associate Professor Anya Jones, Dean’s Representative

Abstract:

In this dissertation, the generation and dynamics of drops and bubbles in breaking waves and turbulent free-surface boundary layer shear flows, respectively, are studied in laboratory scale experiments. In the drop experiment, breaking waves are generated by a programmable wavemaker and measurements of breaker profile evolution and spatio-temporal distribution of drops are reported. The drop and breaking profile measurements are used synergistically to relate drop production to breaker characteristics and sub-processes in two related studies. In the first study, spray generation mechanisms by a weak plunging breaker are explored. Three distinct time zones of drop production are found, first when the jet impacts the free surface, second when the large air bubbles trapped by the plunging jet impact reach the surface and pop, and third when smaller bubbles reach the surface later in the breaking process and pop. In the second study, drop production by three plunging breakers is correlated to mean wave characteristics such as surface features, plunging jet impact velocity, and wave crest speed. The number of drops produced per breaking event is found to increase with breaker intensity. The relative importance of breaker intensity on breaking sub-processes, identified in the first study, is reported.

In the bubble experiment, air entrainment in a turbulent free-surface boundary layer shear flow is studied in a laboratory-scale experimental facility. The boundary layer is created by a horizontally moving surface-piercing stainless steel belt that travels in a loop between two rollers. One length of the belt between the two vertically oriented rollers is exposed to water (with a free surface). The belt accelerates suddenly from rest until reaching constant speed and creates a temporally evolving free-surface boundary layer analogous to the spatially evolving boundary layer that would exist along a surface-piercing towed flat plate. Air entrainment mechanisms and bubble statistics like bubble size, number, and speed, are reported and qualitatively compared to direct numerical simulations of a similar problem conducted by a different research group.

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Jobs/Internships

Science Career Path: Job Opportunities, Tips & Advice

April 2020

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has released its April 2020 Science Magazine, which features job opportunities, career articles, tips, etc. Below is a snapshot of a few of the opportunities that the website offers. Please be sure to visit the website to learn more!

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JOBS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

  Co-Director, Center of Excellence for Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Leadership Faculty Position* 
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey | New Jersey 
More Jobs in New Jersey 

 Cancer Immunology, Inflammation and Tolerance Program Leader* 
Augusta University | Georgia 
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Postdoctoral Trainee 
University of Minnesota | Minnesota 
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Post-Doctoral Fellow 
Baylor University | Texas 
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Professor in Engineering Physics 
Cegid Inc. | Canada 
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Assistant Professor 
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) | Tennessee 
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Senior Research Associate 
GABAeron | California 
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Executive Director for the Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences 
Desert Research Institute (DRI) | Nevada 
More Jobs in Nevada  

Director, (Senior Executive Service) 
EPA DC | District of Columbia 
More Jobs in the District of Columbia 
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JOBS IN EUROPE, ASIA, AND REST OF WORLD  

French Scientific Translator 
Council of Europe – EDQM | France 
More Jobs in France  Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs 
OIST | Japan 
More Jobs in Japan  

VIP-2 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Molecular Life Sciences 
Vienna BioCenter | Austria 
More Jobs in Austria  

Director 
Babraham Institute | United Kingdom 
More Jobs in the United Kingdom  

Interim Resident Scientist 
Organization for Tropical Studies | Costa Rica 

 CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Digestion Modelling 
CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences | Australia 
More Jobs in Australia  

Postdoctoral Position in Quantitative Biological Modeling and Biomedical Data Analysis 
Hong Kong Baptist University | Hong Kong 
More Jobs in Hong Kong  

Researcher – polarised electron beams from a laser plasma accelerator 
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | Germany 
More Jobs in Germany 

 Group Leader Position at National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing 
National Institute of Biological Science, Beijing | China 
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Fellowships & Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunity with Kurz Industrial Solutions

Applications Due: May 15, 2021

KURZ is awarding (4) $1,000 scholarships to four candidates willing to propel the growth of Wind in the states for generations to come.

View More Here: https://kurz.com/kurz-wind-scholarship/

SHOULD I APPLY?

You are passionate and invested in wind energy.  You believe in the importance of renewable energy for our present and our future.  You’ve decided to make the commitment to innovation, excellence, and technological advancement. Whether you’re climbing wind turbines or developing better software monitoring systems for renewable resources, we want you to have every possible opportunity to further your education and become a leader in the energy evolution. The recipients of this scholarship will have the utmost expectations of pushing their peers, professors, and programs to continuously improve and accelerate the advancements in wind.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

Our ideal candidate will have enthusiasm, strong leadership skills, integrity, and a demonstrated commitment of growing Renewable Energy in their communities. High school students, college students, and non-traditional students from anywhere within the U.S. that have been accepted or enrolled in an accredited university are free to apply.  We want you to be rewarded for the tremendous work you’re willing to invest in wind and renewable energy.

To be eligible, you must be studying within the Renewable Energy field and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Must also be currently enrolled as a rising sophomore (junior or senior for 2+ year programs), or a graduate student. Additionally, this scholarship is open to those enrolled in specific technical certification programs.

HOW TO ENTER

Submit a video (up to one minute) answering the question:What does Renewable Energy mean to you? Our scholarship deadline is May 15, 2021

To submit your application, fill out the application submission form by clicking below along with uploading your video.  (Hint: We also love hearing about your long-term career goals!). Also, feel free to post to your Instagram or Facebook and tagging Kurz Industrial Solutions. Find our Facebook page and our Instagram page here.

In the beginning of your video, each contestant must state his or her name, what their field of study is, and what school they attend before answering the question. Kurz will select two scholarship winners, which will be announced June 1, 2021 via our social media platforms and we’ll also email the winners to let them know.

Apply Now!

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Announcements

PhD Career Pathways Conference 2020

Virtual Mini-Conference

 May 1, 2020

9:00 am-12:45 pm, via ZOOM.

The in-person event has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-10 crisis. The University is operating in a partial online environment as of March 18. Instead of canceling this day-long event with 9 panels, it is now being scaled down to 2 virtual panels.  This event will feature several STEM focused panel participants. Please use this opportunity to become comfortable with networking, job search strategies, and best practices for this new employment market.

Event Information & RSVP: https://gradschool.umd.edu/professionaldevelopment/phd-career-pathways-conference-2020

Virtual Mini-Conference Schedule

8:45-9:00                   Participants Log  on
9:00-9:15 am             Opening Remarks 
9:20-10:50 am           Session 1: Careers in Non-Profits
10:50-11:00                BREAK
11:00 am-12:30 pm    Session 2: Research Careers Outside of Academia 
12:30-12:40 pm          Closing Remarks 

MINI-CONFERENCE PANELS

Panel 1: PhDs in the NonProfit World – The DC metro region has hundreds of “non-profits” focused on the arts and social issues. In addition, DC is the location of a plethora of national associations and “think tanks.” Are there some issues that you would love to apply your research, leadership and communication skills to for change? Learn more about what is like to work in the non-profit sector as compared to other industries.

Panelists:

Anya Fink (Research Analyst, CNA Corporation) 
Jessica Bennett (Assistant Director of STEM Education, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities) 
Katie White (Director of Social Action and English Faculty, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart) 
Kayla Valdes (Associate Director, Scientific Programs, DIA)
Robin Bloodworth (Data Analyst, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) 

REGISTER FOR PANEL 1 AND OPENING REMARKS (9AM-10:50AM): https://go.umd.edu/panel1

Panel 2: Research Careers Outside of Academia – PhDs in all disciplines have honed strong research analytical and other transferable skills. But how are these used in the biotech, aerospace, technology, healthcare and education arenas? Learn more about how the skills developed during the doctoral experience translate to challenging careers outside of the academy.

Panelists:

Chandria Jones (Senior Study Director, Westat) 
Haiqiu Huang (Scientist, Jecho Laboratories, Inc.) 
Jennifer Guida (Postdoctoral Fellow, National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health) 
Shayandev Sinha (Yield Engineer, Intel Corporation) 
Sidra Montgomery (Senior Researcher, Insight Policy Research) 

REGISTER FOR PANEL 2 AND CLOSING REMARKS (11AM-12:40PM): https://go.umd.edu/panel2

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Jobs/Internships

The Data Incubator’s Summer 2020 Data Science Fellowship

Updated: April 14, 2020

Fellowship Details:

The Data Science Fellowship Program from The Data Incubator is one of the most rigorous, intensive programs available today. Designed to create the data scientists of tomorrow from qualified STEM academics, this full-time, eight-week program provides the skills needed to succeed in the “best job in America.”

Apply today to learn the most in-demand tools and programs from leading data scientists with years of experience at some of the world’s most innovative companies and universities. Become an expert in Python, Spark and TensorFlow while refining your coding and deployment abilities. By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills and tools you need to become one of the leading data scientists of the future.

Finance Options:

Scholarships are available to highly-qualified, exceptional candidates. Put your best foot forward in your application for a chance to earn one of our coveted full scholarships.

New Financing Options Available! To help our students attend our program, we now offer a variety of financing options, including an income sharing program. Check out this infographic to learn more.

More Hiring Opportunities :

TDI has partnered with Hays, a well-respected recruiting agency, so that we can now place our candidates in exciting data science jobs all around the world at some of today’s hottest companies.

Application Deadline:

Application is due May 2, 2020. Apply now! Applying early improves your chances of getting in!

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Jobs/Internships

Academic Vacancies at Engineeroxy

April 14, 2020

Engineeroxy.com has released the newest edition of their specialised newsletter including your academic and research job vacancies in schools of engineering and technology recently posted at Engineeroxy.com worldwide. Specific postings have been listed below

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