From Passion to Action: Teach For America Ignite

Want to make a real impact while building leadership skills during college? Teach For America Ignite is a paid, virtual opportunity for undergrads of all majors to work alongside K–12 students in under-resourced communities—helping them build confidence and momentum in school while you grow as a leader and accelerate your own growth.

Join us to create change and inspire future generations. Apply by November 19th to become an Ignite fellow and discover the impact you can make!

If you would like to learn more, join our TFA Ignite Information Session.

Interested instead in paid, full-time post-grad opportunities? Check out our 2026 TFA corps.

Upcoming EAM Events: Class Registration Workshop and Elections

Class Registration Workshop

EAM’s next meeting this semester will be a class registration workshop. This workshop will be a great way to plan out your future semesters with advice from upperclassmen. In this event we will go over what classes are recommended for certain paths such as PhD’s, law school, and finance. This event is open to everyone and will be on Thursday, November 6th from 7-8pm in Tydings 1118.

EAM Elections

EAM will be holding elections on November 18th at 6pm in Tydings 1108.

Elections information:

• Anyone is welcome to vote and run for a position as long as they have been to at least 1 EAM meeting (including The College Fed Challenge or any other event) this semester. 

• You are allowed to run for up to two positions, although we don’t know how many positions you can accept at this time. 

• Please fill out this google form to indicate your want to run for a position. 

• During elections everyone running will give a short speech and then we will vote on the positions. 

• You need to fill out the google form to be eligible to run. 

• If you are interested in a position not listed, please put it in the other category. 

• We will contact everyone who has filled out the form with more information.

Google forms link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7pmDm9FZCsvuv9Y6l0i-mMjqNAiQh7k9jg2Qfs2eHHu1xrg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109500927677032752313 

Neil Moskowitz Economic Lecture

We are pleased to be hosting the fifth Neil Moskowitz Economics Lecture. This lecture series brings high profile academic and policy-making economists to campus to talk about what economic research can tell us about the contemporary challenges facing countries and societies across the globe.  The lecture series is named in honor of Neil Moskowitz, a UMD Economics alumnus who continues to support our department and college in many important ways.  All faculty, staff, students and alumni are welcome.

The fifth lecture will be given by Rachel Glennerster, President of the Center for Global Development.

The title of their talk is "Innovations for LMICs and in How We Do Aid."

The lecture will be held 3:30-5pm on Thursday, November 13 in Francis Scott Key Hall 0106.

At a time when aid budgets are under increasing pressure globally, the need to make every dollar count has never been more important. Rachel Glennerster – President of the Center for Global Development and former Chief Economist at the UK FCDO – will explore how radical simplification can help deliver more impact. By concentrating efforts and focusing on doing one thing on a larger scale, programs can reduce costs, improve delivery, and reach more people effectively. Her insights offer valuable lessons for Norwegian development cooperation, helping programs achieve more with the resources available.

Study Abroad: UMD-Mexico International Economic Policy in Action

 

Immerse yourself in Mexico City’s dynamic culture and policy environment and gain a global understanding of how international economic policy works in practice in this 3 credit course. Students will participate in expert talks at major policy institutions like the central bank, the finance ministry, private financial institutions, and universities in Mexico City to learn first-hand about trade and macroeconomic policy and their effects on institutions and entrepreneurship. In this program, you will also participate in a variety of cultural activities and visits to archeological sites, such as the pyramids at Teotihuacan and a Mexican cooking class. The course will include a series of mandatory pre-departure short modules (online) and 2-3 pre-trip orientation sessions (in person and online).

Eligibility

• UMD and non-UMD freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply.
  
• You must be in good academic and judicial standing and you must not have any registration blocks to participate in this program. 
• The minimum GPA for this program is 2.5
• Students are expected to have completed ECON200 and ECON201 with a minimum grade of C- achieved to participate in this program.

If you are interested in this program but do not meet the eligibility requirements, reach out to the program director (listed below) to discuss your interest in the program.

Contacts

Martina Copelman is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Economics. Her research and teaching focus on international and monetary economics with emphasis on financial crises and consumer behavior. At UMD she teaches intermediate macroeconomics, international finance, money and banking, and economic development of Latin America. She has taught at UMD since 2014 and at ITAM in Mexico City from 1999-2013. Having lived and taught in Mexico City for 17 years, she calls Mexico her second home. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, she has lived in Mexico and Spain and has ample knowledge of economic policy making in emerging markets.

Stefania Scandizzo is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Economics. She has been teaching at UMD since 2011 and her courses include Principles of Microeconomics, International Trade, Development Economics and Career Preparation for Economics Majors. Originally from Italy, she spent nine years in Venezuela working as an economist at CAF, a Latin American development bank, where she focused on issues of international trade in the region.

For more information: go.umd.edu/mexico-econ

Applications open November 10th.

"Why Graduate School" Virtual Information Sessions

Why Graduate School?
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.


To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.

Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)
Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00pm
Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30pm

Topics covered during the sessions
Benefits of earning a graduate degree
Tips on selecting a graduate school
Cutting the cost of graduate tuition

Click here to sign up!

Paid Training Program in Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. Learn more and apply on our website!


The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Natalie Woodland, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2023, brought together a coalition of more than 100 beekeepers and farmers that helped create a new policy to reduce pesticide use in Colorado.


We’re accepting the top 20 candidates for our 2026-2027 program. Graduates will join our more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, apply today!


Not a graduating senior? Add your name to our list to receive updates about Green Corps including summer internships and jobs in the environmental and broader social change field!


Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2026 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. (Green Corps also offers a short-term program beginning in January and August 2026.) Candidates must be willing to relocate. Please contact Renee Wellman at renee@greencorps.org with additional questions.

Pre-doc in the Macro-Financial Division of the Research Department at the IMF

The Macro-Financial Division of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund conducts research on macroeconomic and financial issues critical to the Fund including macro-financial linkages, financial flows, financial systems, monetary policy, macroprudential policies, financial inclusion, climate finance, fintech and digital money. The division is looking for a full-time pre-doctoral research assistant who could start after graduation. The contract will be for one year with the expectation to extend it for a second year, conditional on performance.


The selected candidate should have at least an undergraduate in economics with a strong GPA. S/he should have some prior academic research experience and demonstrate excellent data management skills (significant programming experience in standard econometric software such as Stata, R, Python, etc., familiarity with computer systems, and the ability to handle large databases) and a good understanding of basic macroeconomics and finance. The RA should already have or be able to quickly develop the ability to work with the various sources of financial information and data used in the IMF, such as Worldscope, Datastream, Orbis, Fitch Connect, and Bloomberg.


Past candidates selected for this position have gone on to pursue graduate programs in prestigious universities in the U.S. including MIT, Stanford, Chicago, Brown, NYU, Georgetown, and Tufts. The IMF offers G4 visa status to all non-U.S. citizens as well as very generous remuneration and benefits.


If interested in the position, please send your CV and transcript as soon as possible to resmfexternal@imf.org, the latest by November 15th. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Also, it is mandatory that two references send us a letter of recommendation to the same email and by the same date. Recommenders should be able to assess candidates’ ability to assist with empirical analysis in economics, finance, or related quantitative sciences. All applicants will be expected to complete a STATA task within a few days after their application.

 

2026 Orientation Advisor Applications Now Open!

We are excited to share that the 2026 Orientation Advisor application is now open! To learn more, see details about upcoming information sessions, and apply visit our website: orientation.umd.edu/apply. 

The application will close on November 3rd. 

Pilot Test a Public Speaking App Developed by the Snider Consulting Group

The Snider Consulting Group is developing SpeechPundit, a public speaking app designed to help students prepare for interviews and presentations. We are looking for students to test the app and share feedback to improve the user experience.


Why Participate:

* Quick - Less than 10 minutes of your time
* Free access to the app
* A chance to add web/app testing experience to your resume
* Entry into a $50 gift card to Amazon raffle!


Testing begins in the next two weeks! sign up here: SpeechPundit Interest Form

Exploring a Career in Finance

Join EAM to explore a career in finance with Brady Bassford the Regional Director for Prudential Advisors. Learn how Brady leads their team to support clients, specializing in high-net work individuals through personal investment, insurance, taxes, and charitble giving. Brady is the host of the Advisor's District podcast where they discuss how financial planners grow their professional identity.


Event: Exploring a Career in Finance
When: 5:30 PM, Thursday, October 16
Where: Tydings 0102
Speaker: Brady Bassford, Regional Director for Prudential Advisors
Overview: Explore how a career in finance involves navigating personal investment, insurance, taxes, charitable contributions, and much more.