Smith Technology Integration Initiative
Applications Now Being Accepted for Fall 2007. Deadline is Thursday, March 1, 2007
To Apply Click here (for students)
 The Smith Technology Integration Initiative (STI) is a bold move to realize the transformational power of technology within the Smith School by bringing it closer to its users. The integration targets faculty and students as experts and developers and users. It challenges faculty and students to adopt technology and engage in innovative users of such technology at a more rapid pace. Undergraduate fellows will perform a variety of duties, which may include: serving as teaching assistants with technology-intensive classes, such as BMGT 302, 305, 402 and 406. Other fellows may serve as research assistants, executing targeted technology development projects for use in instruction or research, assisting faculty and others with targeted projects involving software such as Oracle or .NET. Some project assignments will require experience using specific software platforms and will provide technical support for courses, assist faculty with tutorials and demonstrations, and assist student teams in projects. Projects will generally be defined as one semester in duration but could extend over the academic year.
Application Eligibility
- Open to all majors; Smith School students given preference
- Junior or senior standing; 2nd semester freshmen may apply
- Minimum 12 credit hours completed at UMCP
- 3.2 minimum cumulative GPA
- Appeals will be considered for otherwise outstanding applicants with GPA below 3.2
- Superior writing and communication skills
- Rolling deadline until all projects are filled
Compensation & Responsibility
- STI Fellows will be paid $10/hour. Project hours range from 200-400 hours, which can be spread over a semester or a year. This fellowship is an actual job; you will submit hours bi-weekly on the University Payroll System, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Projects may be renewable for additional semesters. Students working on projects which require specific technology skills will be eligible to attend vendor hands-on training and information sessions.
Fellowship Application & Selection Process
- Submit your application on the web by visiting http://unet.rhsmith.umd.edu, You can work on your application in any order you choose; however, remember to download a resume and cover letter into your UNet "Profile" (can be downloaded in the "Files" tab of your profile) so that it can later be uploaded into your application, and also update other "Profile" information that is part of the application. You can save your application (click save below) before making a final submission. Your saved application (draft) is located in your "Profile" under "My Applications" in UNet. Please remember not to submit your application until you have finished entering all parts of your application . You will only be able to submit this application once and are then unable to return to make edits. (You will be able to view a submitted form in your "Profile" under "My Applications")
- Application Deadline has been extended to : March 1, 2007
- You will be submitting one application to be considered for all available projects. While you cannot select a specific project you may indicate your preference(s) for up to two of the academic departments. While there there is no guarantee that you will be selected for a particular project, please specify your project preference in your cover letter if there is a particular project of interest to you.
- All applications received by the deadline will be passed to the appropriate department for selection. (The academic departments will review your application and determine which project might be most appropriate given your credentials).
- Awardees will be notified via email .
STI Projects
Check back, projects will be posted on February 19, 2007.
Each Smith School department has approved one or more STI projects. Below is a list of projects that were available under each academic area. Each applicant can apply to be considered by up to two projects in their specific area (listed below). The Departments will make their selections and determine which students will be assigned the specific projects. While there is no guarantee that you will be selected for a particular project, please specify your project preference in your cover letter if there is a particular project of interest to you.
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