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News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Thursday, August 30, 2012
BECOME A COUNSELOR AT THE HELP CENTER HOTLINE
Train to help people dealing with roommate issues, relationship dilemmas, rape, thoughts of suicide, confusion, and other life issues.
Training begins soon, so call to set up an interview!!!
DEADLINE TO CALL: October 1st
Must be available October 15th from 6:30p-9p March 20th and March 21st from 9a-5p both days.
Requires 1-2 semesters of on-the-job training.
Freshman and Sophomores preferred.
For more Information,
Call 314-HELP or stop by 3105 South Campus Dining Hall
Training begins soon, so call to set up an interview!!!
DEADLINE TO CALL: October 1st
Must be available October 15th from 6:30p-9p March 20th and March 21st from 9a-5p both days.
Requires 1-2 semesters of on-the-job training.
Freshman and Sophomores preferred.
For more Information,
Call 314-HELP or stop by 3105 South Campus Dining Hall
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Community Food Assessment Intern with University of Maryland Extension
Description: Two interns are needed to aid the University of
Maryland Extension and the Prince George’s County Planning Department in
conducting a food assessment in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Responsibilities will include conducting a market basket survey to compare
prices on staple food items at various grocery stores around the county;
collecting and confirming data on the Prince George’s County food system
including sites for food production, processing, packing, storage,
transportation, distribution, consumption, and waste management; interviewing
community leaders and other stakeholders about food system issues; developing a
survey to distribute throughout the county; and leading community brainstorming
sessions.
The interns will work 10 hours per week throughout the fall and spring semesters. The primary worksite could either be on campus (Symons Hall) or the Center for Educational Partnership, located 5 miles east of campus and accessible by the Shuttle UM – New Carrollton Route. This project will involve fieldwork so having a vehicle and being willing to drive throughout the county is essential. Some work could be done at the Prince George’s County Planning Department in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Qualifications: Experience with primary data collection, experience with conducting surveys and interviews, detail oriented, well-organized, self-directed, excellent written and oral communications skills. Knowledge of GIS preferred. Must have own laptop.
To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter in pdf format to Christie Balch at cbalch@umd.edu by Friday, September 7.
For Additional Information: Please contact Christie Balch at University of Maryland Extension at cbalch@umd.edu.
The interns will work 10 hours per week throughout the fall and spring semesters. The primary worksite could either be on campus (Symons Hall) or the Center for Educational Partnership, located 5 miles east of campus and accessible by the Shuttle UM – New Carrollton Route. This project will involve fieldwork so having a vehicle and being willing to drive throughout the county is essential. Some work could be done at the Prince George’s County Planning Department in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Qualifications: Experience with primary data collection, experience with conducting surveys and interviews, detail oriented, well-organized, self-directed, excellent written and oral communications skills. Knowledge of GIS preferred. Must have own laptop.
To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter in pdf format to Christie Balch at cbalch@umd.edu by Friday, September 7.
For Additional Information: Please contact Christie Balch at University of Maryland Extension at cbalch@umd.edu.
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For more information visit http://www.reslife.umd.edu/programs/math_success/.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Career Opportunities for Research Programmers
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (MPR) is a nationally recognized firm that conducts domestic social policy research on health care, welfare, education, labor, and other related topics. We currently have openings for entry level research programmers in our Ann Arbor, Michigan office. SAS training will be provided.
Mathematica Policy Research offers our employees a stimulating work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership. New employees enjoy three weeks annual paid time off in their first year of employment.
Position Description:
- Write programs in SAS or Stata to extract, clean, and format data and to create variables for use in analyses.
- Perform statistical analyses of data using SAS, Stata, SUDAAN or other software packages, and prepare tables and graphs based on analyses.
- Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation such as data specifications, business rules, flowcharts, and technical memos.
- Work closely with policy researchers to identify, investigate, and solve day-to-day data quality issues; participate in technical meetings and code reviews; answer questions about data sources and assist in the development of policy simulation models.
Qualifications for the Position
- A bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record, including courses in economics/social science, mathematics/statistics, or computer science.
- Demonstrated coding proficiency in one or more programming languages.
- Academic or work experience performing data analysis using a statistical computer package such as SAS, Stata, R, and/or SPSS a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with others in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
- An interest in being a member of a team engaged in social/health policy research.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, code sample, writing sample, contact information for three references, and salary requirements at:
You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process.
Visit our web site at http://www.mathematica-mpr.com
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Fall 2012 Internship with NAAHL
The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) represents America’s lenders in moving private capital to those in need – organizations committed to increasing lending and investing private capital in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. This "who’s who" of private sector lenders and investors includes major banks, blue-chip non-profit lenders, consortia, CDFIs, and others in the vanguard of affordable housing. Interns will work side by side with association professionals as they advance NAAHL’s mission.
NAAHL seeks a college/university student who is interested in a Fall semester 2012, part-time internship. The internship will be for approximately four months (September-December), depending on the student’s academic schedule. The intern’s daily schedule can be flexible within normal business hours, Monday – Friday. The internship is located in Washington, D.C. and is unpaid. A public transit stipend is offered for the duration of the internship, and we will work to ensure student receives academic credit, if desired. While the internship may be of special interest to business, economics, journalism, and political science majors, all students are welcome to apply.
The intern will work closely with NAAHL staff on a number of tasks that will help advance their careers. Previous summer interns have assisted in writing memos, attended Congressional hearings and industry meetings, and helped conduct online research projects.
Other intern duties include:
· Compiling data in Excel spreadsheets
· Filing/data entry
· Front desk coverage, including answering the phones and greeting guests
· Other duties as assigned
Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work independently on multiple projects. Good judgment and significant knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also a must. Other technical skills, including multimedia and social media are a plus but not required. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about trade associations!
To apply, please submit your resume and a short cover letter in PDF format to dyoo@naahl.org. No phone calls, please.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
CNH America LLC - Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Intern (C4T Position # 65389)
CNH America LLC, Washington, District of Columbia
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
The Government Affairs office of CNH America LLC (Case New Holland), seeks a highly motivated and organized individual for an Intern position in their Washington, DC office. We are seeking an undergraduate student looking to learn and work in a multi-national corporation, as well as being exposed to the intersection of international business transactions and public policy shaping. The position reports directly to the head of the Washington, DC office and provides the opportunity for high-level exposure to Business Executives and Government Officials.
The intern candidate must be able to work approximately 20 hours/week on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday with flexibility in hours between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET during the Fall 2012 Academic Semester. Continuation of work into the subsequent semesters may be available.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and communicative skills, have the ability to multi-task and work as a team player, and have a strong interest in business and government affairs.
Responsibilities:
•Represent a Fortune 200 company of agricultural and construction equipment at trade association and coalition meetings to raise the company's multinational profile
•Prepare summaries and arrange meetings with government officials for top corporate executives
•Participate in both internal team meetings and external meetings, including on the Hill and at various associations
•Assist in legislative measures at the federal and state level
CNH America LLC, Washington, District of Columbia
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
The Government Affairs office of CNH America LLC (Case New Holland), seeks a highly motivated and organized individual for an Intern position in their Washington, DC office. We are seeking an undergraduate student looking to learn and work in a multi-national corporation, as well as being exposed to the intersection of international business transactions and public policy shaping. The position reports directly to the head of the Washington, DC office and provides the opportunity for high-level exposure to Business Executives and Government Officials.
The intern candidate must be able to work approximately 20 hours/week on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday with flexibility in hours between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET during the Fall 2012 Academic Semester. Continuation of work into the subsequent semesters may be available.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and communicative skills, have the ability to multi-task and work as a team player, and have a strong interest in business and government affairs.
Responsibilities:
•Represent a Fortune 200 company of agricultural and construction equipment at trade association and coalition meetings to raise the company's multinational profile
•Prepare summaries and arrange meetings with government officials for top corporate executives
•Participate in both internal team meetings and external meetings, including on the Hill and at various associations
•Assist in legislative measures at the federal and state level
BB&T - Analyst
Analyst - Investment Banking (C4T Position # 62982)
BB&T Capital Markets, Reston, Virginia
POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)
BB&T Capital Markets is a full-service investment bank and a division of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC, a BB&T Corporation Affiliate. Our clients benefit from our integrated platform of services that covers Equity, Fixed Income, Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Research, Sales & Trading and Corporate Banking. We have grown significantly in the past several years, nearly tripling in size to 365 capital markets professionals. Our mission is to be the preeminent provider of research-driven corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and capital markets solutions for middle-market companies that fit within our industry focus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should possess excellent analytical, quantitative, writing, research, and oral communication skills as well as strong teamwork and personal productivity skills. Candidates must have exceptional academic credentials with a quantitative background.
The ideal candidate:
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the "Search" box.
BB&T Capital Markets, Reston, Virginia
POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)
BB&T Capital Markets is a full-service investment bank and a division of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC, a BB&T Corporation Affiliate. Our clients benefit from our integrated platform of services that covers Equity, Fixed Income, Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Research, Sales & Trading and Corporate Banking. We have grown significantly in the past several years, nearly tripling in size to 365 capital markets professionals. Our mission is to be the preeminent provider of research-driven corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and capital markets solutions for middle-market companies that fit within our industry focus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should possess excellent analytical, quantitative, writing, research, and oral communication skills as well as strong teamwork and personal productivity skills. Candidates must have exceptional academic credentials with a quantitative background.
The ideal candidate:
- Is pursuing a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Political Science, Public Policy, International Studies, or a related field (on track to graduate in Spring 2013);
- Has completed academic coursework and/or internships in finance or a related field;
- Is able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently; and
- Possesses superior communication skills and the confidence to interact effectively with senior industry executives.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the "Search" box.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Campus Job - Police Auxiliary
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Center for Advanced Language Looking for Paid Research Participants for Several Studies
Listening Test for Native Arabic Speakers
Native speakers of Arabic learning English wanted for research study! You will complete the Versant Pro English Speaking Test via phone (30 minutes) at your convenience and, if eligible, participate in a research session (2-3 hours) where you will answer questions about your language background and complete an English listening comprehension test. Participants who complete the study will earn $95.
To be eligible to participate, you must: be a native speaker of Arabic learning English, who can understand most conversations in English except when the speech is very fast. Must be 18 or older.
The study is located at: University of Maryland OIT Lab - Regents
For more information, please contact: ListeningStudy@casl.umd.edu
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Can you hear the difference?
Speech Sounds Study
The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is developing a test of foreign language speech perception ability. We need people to try to hear differences between foreign speech sounds and learn foreign words.
Participants must be:
Native speakers of English
Between the ages of 18-26
Participants will:
Attend one 1 hour session
Listen to sounds from a variety of foreign languages
Earn $30 for participation
E-mail: jmeyers@casl.umd.edu
http://www.speechsounds.net/oddball-memory-word-learning/
Sign up is also available on SONA systems: http://umpsychology-paid.sona-systems.com
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Brain Training to Improve Language Learning
Train your working memory and help scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) learn how to help you learn and use foreign languages! You can receive $10 per hour of participation in this study, with participation time varying between 10 and 20 hours.
Working memory is what you use to store and process information in real time. You use working memory whenever you have to: focus, filter out distraction, switch between tasks, understand text or speech, or learn a new language. CASL scientists have developed a training regime to train working memory.
What will you be asked to do?
The length of participation ranges from 9 hours to 19 hours, spaced over several weeks and multiple 1 and 2-hour sessions. During these sessions you will be asked to complete tasks of memory, reading, thinking, and problem solving.
To be eligible to participate:
• You must be a Native English speaker between the ages of 18-40.
• You must have normal, or corrected to normal, hearing and vision.
• You must have unimpaired use of your dominant writing hand.
• You do not have a personal history of neurological, neuropsychiatric, psychiatric disorders, or learning disabilities.
• You do not have a recent history of excessive alcohol consumption, drug use, or substance abuse.
The study will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park: Biology-Psychology Building, Benjamin Building, or Cole Fieldhouse
For more info, please contact: braintraining@umd.edu
Native speakers of Arabic learning English wanted for research study! You will complete the Versant Pro English Speaking Test via phone (30 minutes) at your convenience and, if eligible, participate in a research session (2-3 hours) where you will answer questions about your language background and complete an English listening comprehension test. Participants who complete the study will earn $95.
To be eligible to participate, you must: be a native speaker of Arabic learning English, who can understand most conversations in English except when the speech is very fast. Must be 18 or older.
The study is located at: University of Maryland OIT Lab - Regents
For more information, please contact: ListeningStudy@casl.umd.edu
*********************************************************************
Can you hear the difference?
Speech Sounds Study
The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is developing a test of foreign language speech perception ability. We need people to try to hear differences between foreign speech sounds and learn foreign words.
Participants must be:
Native speakers of English
Between the ages of 18-26
Participants will:
Attend one 1 hour session
Listen to sounds from a variety of foreign languages
Earn $30 for participation
E-mail: jmeyers@casl.umd.edu
http://www.speechsounds.net/oddball-memory-word-learning/
Sign up is also available on SONA systems: http://umpsychology-paid.sona-systems.com
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Brain Training to Improve Language Learning
Train your working memory and help scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) learn how to help you learn and use foreign languages! You can receive $10 per hour of participation in this study, with participation time varying between 10 and 20 hours.
Working memory is what you use to store and process information in real time. You use working memory whenever you have to: focus, filter out distraction, switch between tasks, understand text or speech, or learn a new language. CASL scientists have developed a training regime to train working memory.
What will you be asked to do?
The length of participation ranges from 9 hours to 19 hours, spaced over several weeks and multiple 1 and 2-hour sessions. During these sessions you will be asked to complete tasks of memory, reading, thinking, and problem solving.
To be eligible to participate:
• You must be a Native English speaker between the ages of 18-40.
• You must have normal, or corrected to normal, hearing and vision.
• You must have unimpaired use of your dominant writing hand.
• You do not have a personal history of neurological, neuropsychiatric, psychiatric disorders, or learning disabilities.
• You do not have a recent history of excessive alcohol consumption, drug use, or substance abuse.
The study will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park: Biology-Psychology Building, Benjamin Building, or Cole Fieldhouse
For more info, please contact: braintraining@umd.edu
Fall Internship - International Partnership Development
Planet Aid in Elkridge is recruiting interns for
International Partnership Development
Planet Aid is nonprofit organization that collects donated
clothing and shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable
development in impoverished communities around the world. The clothing
collected by Planet Aid is processed, bundled and then sold to exporters, who
make clothes available at low costs to lesser-developed regions of the world.
The funds Planet Aid generates through the sale of donated clothing are used to
help support international aid and development projects in Africa, Asia, Europe
and the Americas. You may recognize our yellow bins.
Located in Elkridge, Maryland, Planet Aid is the USA non-profit representative of Federation Humana People to People, that implements development contracts from USAID, USDA among others, for teacher training, AIDS prevention, farmers clubs and other programs in Africa, China, India and Latin America. Since 1997, Planet Aid has supported more than 60 projects in 15 countries with more $79 million. Our Corporate Partners include Johnson & Johnson, DELL, Nokia and Kraft Foods among others.
International Corporate
Partnership Development Intern
Support the work of the
Partnership office - research, profile and catalog potential corporate Partners using a variety
of techniques and sources. Assist with
Power Point Presentations and local meetings.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a multifaceted organization
and a small entrepreneurial team learning about international project development, business
development and partnering. Focus for
Fall 2012 is preparing for the Clinton Global Initiative and BSR Annual
Meetings in NYC (unfortunately interns are not able to attend), TCE Program for
HIV/AIDS (Total Control of the Epidemic) and Teacher Training. Summer interns prepared and participated in
the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC.
Must have own reliable transportation to facilities in
Howard County. Current college or
graduate student in relevant study area preferred. Fall period - 10 hours a week minimum
required. This is an unpaid position.
For consideration, please e-mail your resume
and cover letter to kspanogle@planetaid.org
Monday, August 13, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
UMD Athletic Department - Internship
Premium Service Internship
University of Maryland Athletic Department
University of Maryland Athletic Department
OUR MISSION:
To recruit and develop the finest individuals in the sports and entertainment industry. We recognize the importance of each individual and look at this as a 6 week interview. We intend to achieve first-class status as an internship program through steadfast, professional commitment to integrity, character, and service. We will exemplify the principles and discipline of a first-class sports organization in our approach, in our product, and in our results.
WHY DO YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH MARYLAND ATHLETICS:
We believe that the internship is the cornerstone of a student’s professional preparation. It allows a student to apply classroom theories, concepts and prior experience in a practical, professional setting.
DID YOU KNOW:
This internship program will be used as a primary source of candidates for full-time, entry-level positions.
HOURS: Based on college/university credit hour requirements; evenings/weekends required based on event schedule
REPORTS TO: Director of Premium Seating Services
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Want to earn a some extra money? CASL is looking for research participants.
Brain Training to Improve Language Learning
Train your working memory and help scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) learn how to help you learn and use foreign languages! You can receive $10 per hour of participation in this study, with participation time varying between 10 and 20 hours.
Working memory is what you use to store and process information in real time. You use working memory whenever you have to: focus, filter out distraction, switch between tasks, understand text or speech, or learn a new language. CASL scientists have developed a training regime to train working memory.
What will you be asked to do?
The length of participation ranges from 9 hours to 19 hours, spaced over several weeks and multiple 1 and 2-hour sessions. During these sessions you will be asked to complete tasks of memory, reading, thinking, and problem solving.
To be eligible to participate:
• You must be a Native English speaker between the ages of 18-40.
• You must have normal, or corrected to normal, hearing and vision.
• You must have unimpaired use of your dominant writing hand.
• You do not have a personal history of neurological, neuropsychiatric, psychiatric disorders, or learning disabilities.
• You do not have a recent history of excessive alcohol consumption, drug use, or substance abuse.
The study will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park: Biology-Psychology Building, Benjamin Building, or Cole Fieldhouse
For more info, please contact: braintraining@umd.edu
Monday, August 6, 2012
COHA - Research Associate
Research Associate, (C4T Position # 55924)
Council on Hemispheric Affairs, Washington D.C.
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
COHA will accept multiple research associates during each semester, and we will also accept one student for each other position. All interns will research and write articles, but while this will be the primary function of research associates, the highest priority of other interns will be tending to their specific duties.
Research Associate – As a research associate, interns will be writing articles for COHA’s highly regarded publication, the Washington Report on the Hemisphere (WRH); composing Opinion-Editorials and letters to the editor for publication in major national and international news media; performing personal interviews with Washington officials; attending Congressional hearings, legislative seminars, and various events on topics relevant to COHA’s work; and assisting in office administration tasks such as maintaining subscription lists. Applicants with high computer literacy are encouraged to apply.
DESIRED MAJOR(S)
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Economics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Geography, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Sociology
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the "Search" box.
Council on Hemispheric Affairs, Washington D.C.
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
COHA will accept multiple research associates during each semester, and we will also accept one student for each other position. All interns will research and write articles, but while this will be the primary function of research associates, the highest priority of other interns will be tending to their specific duties.
Research Associate – As a research associate, interns will be writing articles for COHA’s highly regarded publication, the Washington Report on the Hemisphere (WRH); composing Opinion-Editorials and letters to the editor for publication in major national and international news media; performing personal interviews with Washington officials; attending Congressional hearings, legislative seminars, and various events on topics relevant to COHA’s work; and assisting in office administration tasks such as maintaining subscription lists. Applicants with high computer literacy are encouraged to apply.
DESIRED MAJOR(S)
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Economics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Geography, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Sociology
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the "Search" box.
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