On the Road: JHU Applied Physics Laboratory

INSTEAD OF BRINGING THE COMPANIES TO CAMPUS, WE’RE TAKING YOU TO THE COMPANY!

Join Career Center staff as we take you to visit the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. From space exploration and cybersecurity to air and missile defense, artificial intelligence and more, APL’s work is at the cutting edge of scientific innovation!

Come and learn about the exciting opportunities at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) for both technical internship and full-time positions in the areas of engineering, computer science, physics, and math. 

SPACE IS LIMITED to 23 STUDENTS - REGISTER TODAY via Handshake! 

TRANSPORTATION:  Transportation is provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! 

If you do not attend and have not cancelled your reservation one week prior to the event date, your student account will be charged $25 to cover expenses incurred by the Career Center.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Open to the first 23 students to register on Handshake will attend.

AGENDA:

8:30 A.M – Depart UMBC Campus (Loop behind the RAC)
9:00 - 9:15 A.M. – Arrival & Badging through Lobby 200

9:15 - 9:30 A.M. – Enjoy some coffee! Walk to Meteorite Lab (200-E201) and Laboratory for Spectroscopy under Planetary Environmental Conditions (LabSPEC; 200-E207)
9:30 - 10:30 A.M. – Tour Meteorite Lab (200-E201) and  LabSPEC (200-E207)

10:30 - 10:45 A.M.– Students load UMBC shuttle for drop off at Lobby 7, walk from Lobby 7 to the  LIVE Lab (24-E286)

10:45 - 11:45 A.M. – LIVE Lab Tour (24-E286)

11:45 - 12:00 P.M. – Walk to Lobby 7, students depart back to UMBC campus

12:30 P.M. – Arrive back to UMBC campus

ATTIRE: Business Casual

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship in the form of a photo ID is required.  Passport or Driver's License are acceptable.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:

Meteorite Lab

A lot of APL is focused on things really new – innovative, cutting-edge technologies – but there’s one lab that deals with things that are really old, like 4.5 billion years old. The Meteorite Lab has supported a wide range of NASA-related projects, such as studies of extraterrestrial samples including meteorites and samples from the Moon, projects for spacecraft instrument development, and experimental investigations of the formation and evolution of planetary bodies.

LabSPEC

The Laboratory for Spectroscopy under Planetary Environmental Conditions (LabSPEC) hosts ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy experiments in its vacuum environmental test chambers.

LIVE LAB
The LIVE Lab allows researchers to visualize data on information networks and use automated pattern recognition to discover anomalies that indicate cyberattacks. LIVE Lab features a suite of tools to help cyber operators detect, understand, and respond to cyberattacks across many platforms and applications.

REQUIREMENTS: Internship positions require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Majority of positions will require the ability to obtain a security clearance. To access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship is required, subject to applicable laws.Visitors must present photo identification to the lobby receptionists, sign the visitor register, receive the appropriate badge, and remain under escort unless otherwise authorized by Visitor Control. 

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.