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Subject: Career Shuttle: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Description: Friday, February 27, 2015 • 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)! This trip is open to all students and majors to be “introduced” to NOAA and many of the areas one can work, intern, or volunteer within the organization. Participants will hear from current employees about NOAA Corps (uniformed science service), National Weather Service (NWS), Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS), National Ocean Service (NOS), learn more about NOAA Library Services and see NOAA’s Science on a Sphere. Space is limited - please RSVP today and reserve 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for the site visit. Due to the limited space and the expected high demand for this trip, we will be enforcing our "no show" policy. We need to get names to NOAA the week before the trip, so contact Rachel Wobrak immediately (and preferably before February 20, 2015) at [log in to unmask] if you register and are unable to attend. Please plan to meet in the lobby of the University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing) at 11:15 a.m. We will depart promptly by bus at 11:30 a.m. and return to campus by 4:30 p.m. Attire: Business Casual, no jeans. MORE ABOUT NOAA NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Their reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as they work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them. From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it. Visit NOAA's website (http://www.careers.noaa.gov/) to learn more about these exciting positions. Career Shuttles are supported in part by the Maryland Parents Association You must RSVP for this event: http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_RSVP.cfm?event_id=5356 Event Date: February 27, 2015 Event Start Time: 11:30 am Event End Time: 4:30 pm Event Location: Meet at 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center Contact Person: Rachel Wobrak Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Contact Phone Number: 301-314-7242 Website URL: http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5356