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What Do Drones and International Development Have in Common?

Listen to the latest MiddVantage Exploring Careers in Data Analytics interview with Middlebury alum, Kat James ’14 talk as she talks about her career trajectory from a major in Geography to founding her “must”/dream drone company Four Hundred Feet.

Episode 3:  Decade of the Drone in Data Analytics (38 minutes) 
Guest Speaker: Kat James ‘14, Founder, Four Hundred Feet
Interviewer: Brooke Laird ‘22

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c21UCCYNwok

Kat James ’14, Founder, Four Hundred Feet.  As the founder of Four Hundred Feet, Kat helps researchers, NGOs, and governmental organizations leverage drone technology for spatial data collection, supply chain management, and visual storytelling.  She has over a decade of working at the intersection of emerging technologies and global health with experience working in over 10 countries around the world. Kat received a B.A. in Geography (specializing in Geographic Information Systems) and Global Health and has a dual Master’s in Public Health and Information Science from the University of Michigan.

About the Data Analytics series: Data analytics is broken down into four basic types. Descriptive analytics describes what has happened over a given period. Diagnostic analytics focuses more on why something happened and predictive analytics moves to what is likely going to happen in the near term. Finally, prescriptive analytics suggests a course of action. Market watchers project the number of jobs for data professionals in the U.S will increase to over 3 million by 2022. This series includes interviews with many professionals who will share their vantage points on how they use data analytics in their career roles, their paths from campus to career, and career advice they would have for students interested in this career space.

Exploring Careers in Data Analytics is a collaborative series developed by the Center for Careers and Internships and Middlebury in DC with content contributions from members of the Middlebury Professional Network and Middlebury students.

Uganda Village Project is Still Accepting Applications for Summer Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda – Summer 2022

Uganda Village Project (UVP) is an international public health organization that works to promote public health and sustainable development in Uganda’s Iganga District. Interns live and work in a rural village with diverse teams to gain experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns’ focus areas may include water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health. 

Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/internships/

Internship Program Dates

15 June 2022 – 14 August 2022 (Team Leaders start 12 June)

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled. In order to apply, please access the application here.

Questions? Email us: internships@ugandavillageproject.org / Twitter: @uvp / Instagram @ugandavillageproject

The Root Change Program in Design, Partnering, Management, and Innovation INFO SESSION

Join Beryl Levinger and Evan Bloom from Root Change as they discuss the upcoming August DPMI session. Also, hear from some of the MIIS students who participated in the January session.

In 2021, DPMI moved from its founding institution, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, to Root Change, an innovative, ground-breaking NGO that tests alternative approaches to social justice and advocates for far-reaching change within the development assistance sector. Founding faculty members—Beryl Levinger, Evan Bloom, and Claudia Liebler–– continue to lead the program. Together, they have created an offering that responds to this timely question: “What do social justice activists need to know to successfully promote high-impact, sustainable initiatives that address local priorities?”

DPMI’s move from a graduate school to an international NGO offers participants many benefits including new opportunities to engage with practitioners. Root Change is deeply committed to nurturing the DPMI alumni network.  Plans are underway to create ongoing connections between alumni and cutting-edge thinkers who are crafting innovative responses to the systemic causes of poverty, injustice, and vulnerability.

The next DPMI session will be conducted virtually from August 2-20, 2021. Days 1-3 and 11-12  are asynchronous. Days 4-10 and 13-15 synchronous and run from 9 AM to 4 PM PDT. Synchronous days are a mix of team-based problem-solving, client interaction, peer-to-peer feedback, and coaching from DPMI faculty. Program tuition is $1,250, but participants who register before July 1, 2021, are eligible for an early bird special rate of $1000. For further information, contact dpmi@rootchange.org. To register, visit bit.ly/DPMI-enroll 

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:15pm – 4:30pm EDT
Register HERE on Handshake!

Hot Social Impact Handshake Internships & Jobs

RENEWABLES/ENERGY/CLIMATE CHANGE/SUSTAINABILITY

U360 Business Sustainability Internship Program (REMOTE)Manomet, IncPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and 23 more
Marketing and Communications InternThe Nature ConservancyNewmarket, New Hampshire, United States
Museum FellowThe Wild CenterTupper Lake, New York, United States
Cultural Resource Management Graphic Design and Publications Individual Placement Appalachian Conservation CorpsWashington, District of Columbia, United States

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at University of Massachusetts Amherst – The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Collaborative Undergraduate Research in Energy (CURE) Program offers American undergraduate students a ten-week research internship in the science behind renewable energy, in a truly collaborative team environment.

FOOD ACCESS & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Training and Development InternThe Congressional Hunger CenterWashington, District of Columbia, United States 
Summer Startup Intern 2021ForagerPortland, Maine, United States

NONPROFIT/SOCIAL SERVICES/HUNGER/YOUTH

SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP-Digital Communications Intern (Virtual)Save the ChildrenWashington, District of Columbia, United States and 2 more
SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP–US Programs and Advocacy Partnership Development Intern (Virtual)Save the ChildrenWashington, District of Columbia, United States 
SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP–Innovations Summer Intern (Virtual)Save the ChildrenWashington, District of Columbia, United States

EDUCATION ACCESS/OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Summer Tutor-CounselorUVM TRIO Upward BoundBurlington, Vermont, United States 
Public Programming & Education Intern – Summer ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain1 College Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401, United States 
Animal Care InternECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain1 College Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401, United States
Mandarin-Speaking Educational ConsultantThinktown Education Inc.New York City, New York, United States

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & DEVELOPMENT

Intern-Africa Practice Albright Stonebridge GroupWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Atlantic Council’s Young Global Professionals Paid Internship Program – Summer 2021Atlantic CouncilWashington, District of Columbia, United States
SUMMER ASSOCIATE – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISINGAcumen FundLondon, Greater London, England, United Kingdom and 2 more
Business Partnerships FellowGlobalGiving Foundation Inc.Washington, District of Columbia, United States 
Disaster Response FellowGlobalGiving Foundation Inc.Washington, District of Columbia, United States 
Communications, Policy, and Research Associate to the Executive Director – J-PAL GlobalAbdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

ADVOCACY & ORGANIZING

Summer Climate Justice Fellow at 350 Vermont – You can pursue your own organizing work while gaining experience working with the team of a grassroots climate justice non-profit organization. Generally your time will be split between supporting 350VT’s mission, and (if your fellowship is more than 20 hours/week) working on an independent organizing project or related organizing work with another group. 

Vermont Organizing and Research InternCommunity Action WorksMontpelier, Vermont, United States of America

Summer 2021 Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda

The Uganda Village Project is Now Accepting Applications for Summer Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda – Summer 2021

The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is an international public health organization that works to promote public health and sustainable development in Uganda’s Iganga District. Interns live and work in a rural village with diverse teams to gain experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns’ focus areas may include water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health. 

Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/internships/

Internship Program Dates
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – Sunday, August 15, 2021 (Team leaders start 6/13)

Diversity and Inclusion Program Discount
UVP offers a special discount to applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations. More details are available here.

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled, but the all early applications must be submitted by February 1, 2021 by 11:59PM PST to be eligible for a fee discount. In order to apply, please access the application here.

Questions? Email us: internships@ugandavillageproject.org / Twitter: @uvp / Instagram @ugandavillageproject

Spend Winter Term Engaged in International Sustainable Development

The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development has re-posted their winter term internship opportunity with a deadline of November 25th. 

Students, you may apply for Cross-cultural Community Service Grants funding through the Center for Community Engagement, which has a deadline of December 2nd.  CCE has generously offered to support AASD applications, but students will need to apply individually by the deadline, as there is not a pre-set amount of funding dedicated for AASD participants only as we have had in place for past j term cohorts.  It is the responsibility of the student to secure their own funding as needed, secure the position with AASD, apply for winter term credit, and to find a faculty sponsor by December 2.

This is a tall order, but if you happened to have seen the recent screening of The Potato King documentary last week, which included utterly beautiful footage of the Peruvian landscape where the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development works, you might be motivated to get this done!  This virtual internship with them won’t be like a visit, but it will help you learn about the culture and resources of Peru.  The deadline for applications to do the internship is November 25.

Learn more and Apply Through Handshake HERE.

Peace Corps Story Slam: Host Families

WHEN: Friday, November 13th 2020
TIME: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Virtual Session

Join Peace Corps recruiter, Randi Dermo, for a virtual event and discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Hear stories about the challenging, rewarding, and inspirational moments from returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Ask questions about service through a mix and mingle after the event.

Note: We will be holding this event on a virtual platform instead of in-person. Please register to ensure that you receive access to join the event.

Register for the Event HERE!

Here are some other upcoming Peace Corps events to add to your calendar: