BSOS233 - Data Science for the Social Sciences

New for Fall 2019! (3 credits)

Interested in understanding how Python can be used for data analysis? In BSOS233, students will be given an introduction to modern methods of data analysis for social scientists. This course emphasizes teaching students who have no previous coding experience how to analyze data and extract meaning in a social science context. Students will gain critical programming skills and learn inferential thinking through examples and projects with real-world relevance.

Students must meet 1 of the following requirements:
-Must be enrolled as a BSOS major
-Permission of instructor

Summer Policy Internship with Service Year Alliance

Service Year Alliance is working to make a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. A service year before, during, or after college gives young people the chance to transform their lives, make an impact in their community, and become the active citizens and leaders our nation needs. Expanding service years has the power to revitalize cities, uplift and educate children at risk, and empower communities struggling with poverty.

Their North Star
On the path to their vision, their aim is that, within a generation, every year, one million young Americans engage in a service year, solving important problems while transforming their own lives.

Why Now: Broken Citizenship and Pressing Challenges
Today, the need for a common experience of citizenship in our country is more poignant than ever. We are drifting apart. Contrary to the illusion of constant connectivity, Americans are isolated from one another—geographically, ethnically, economically, religiously, and culturally. Traditional forms of civic participation have atrophied. Many Americans’ sole contribution to the country is through paying taxes—not nearly enough to bind people to their communities. Only one in three eligible voters turned out in the last election. Less than one percent of Americans serve in the military. There’s a chance—right now—to inspire a renewed sense of citizenship capable of solving our biggest challenges and creating the leaders our nation needs.

Neither the idea of national service nor Service Year's vision are new, but this moment in time tells us they are both deeply needed and never before more achievable. 

 
Position Description
Service Year Alliance is seeking an intern to assist their Policy and Advocacy team with their work to improve policy affecting the service year field. This person will perform a variety of functions in support of the team’s policy and advocacy functions, including outreach to congressional offices, and research and analysis of federal policy. This is a full time position that will run forty hours per week. The intern will begin working with SYA in June of 2019 and conclude in August, with flexibility for the selected candidate's scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with federal advocacy efforts, to include:
• Conducting outreach to the service year field to learn about the impact of federal policy on organizations and people
• Coordinating and participating in meeting with congressional offices
• Organizing and documenting advocacy work in Salesforce
• Assist with federal policy efforts, to include:
• Analyzing proposed legislation and current laws and regulations
• Researching and writing briefs on members of congress and their offices
• Researching and writing briefs on congressional districts

Qualifications

• Deep belief in service years to tackle our most pressing challenges, transform the lives of those who service, and change the course of our country
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as political science, social work, or nonprofit management, with strong academic record
• Excellent writing
• Strong learning mindset
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent digital skills

Desired Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Google suite and Salesforce
• Bachelor's Degree in progress or obtained; preferred majors include: Political Science, Social Work, Nonprofit Management

Apply on the Service Year Alliance website.

Internship for Recent Graduates - Civic Advisors

Position Title: Intern, Civic Advisors Location: Washington, DC Internship Period: September 2019 – December 2019 

Civic Advisors is a social impact agency made up of a team and network of Obama-Biden White House and campaign alumni. Civic Advisors works with mission driven companies, non-profits, education institutions, philanthropic organizations, and sports and entertainment leaders across the United States. Interns at Civic Advisors provide essential support to staff members and are integral members of the team. 

United Nations Young Professionals Programme

What is the UN Young Professionals Programme?
The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination and professional development programmes once successful candidates start their career with the UN.

Exam subjects
Depending on the staffing needs of the United Nations, applicants are invited to apply for different exam subjects. Descriptions of responsibilities, expected competencies and education requirements 

differ depending on the area.

2019 YPP Examination Areas

- Economic Affairs

- Information Systems and Technology 

Who can apply?
The YPP examination is held once a year and is open to nationals of countries participating in the annual recruitment exercise. The list of participating countries is published annually and varies from year to year.

Associate Research Position at the Pew Charitable Trusts

Associate I, Research Review and Support

The Pew Charitable Trusts seeks an associate I, based in its Washington, DC, office, to serve in a crosscutting role across the different project areas – including environmental policy, public health, and government performance related to fiscal issues – within the program unit, assisting in data collection and analysis in the early phases of project research and quality control in the latter. The associate I reports to the associate manager, research, and is deployed and supervised by senior-level research review staff, in coordination with project directors and managers. The position also helps with background research to determine new project areas.

The full job description and application can be found here.

Interested in a Career in Finance?

Interested in a career in finance? Recruiting has started for Summer 2020 Finance Internships. Continue reading for information on the application process as well as tips for getting the most out of your summer internship and how to maximize your summer job search.​

Summer 2020 Recruitment Has Started!
Some firms, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, will be recruiting for 2020 roles this summer. Mark your calendar with these important dates, and apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis!

Goldman Sachs: Applications for 2020 Summer Analysts open on July 1.
​​Morgan Stanley: Applications are open now, with some due in early July. Review their 2020 recruiting process and scope out your positions of interest.

Graduate Certificate in Risk, Compliance, and the Law

The Graduate Certificate is for a baccalaureate student with a GPA of 3.0 or more who is interested in the fields of business law, ethics, criminology, and accounting. This program is a joint effort between the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The Certificate is geared toward newly graduated business and social science graduates and the large group of working professionals who are interested in business legal compliance. The certificate is a four course program, delivering on-line classes in white-collar crime/victimization, accounting forensics, investigation and data analysis, legal and regulatory compliance).

For additional information, visit go.umd.edu/gcrisk.

UN ECLAC Internship Fall Program

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC\CEPAL) is currently accepting applications for our Fall Internship Program.

ECLAC is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities.

For detailed information and to apply visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=116193&Lang=en-US.

Apply to be a BSOS Orientation Peer Advisor

Apply here!

Full-time Research Associate Position

A job opening for a full-time Research Associate on the campus of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA.

This job is a great fit for a recent college graduate, preferably an economics major, who would like to improve research and analytical skills; receive on-the-job training and mentoring from a group of professors; and prepare for future professions in academia, government, and/or the private sector.

The full posting is available here: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/35473

The successful candidate will work with teams of faculty to provide essential input in the process of conducting quantitative research on health policy issues. Specific duties include but are not limited to using Stata software to prepare large administrative and survey databases and contextual data for statistical analysis; using Stata software to conduct statistical analysis, perform hypothesis tests, and estimate econometric models; summarizing statistical data and results in written and tabular form; and conducting background research and literature reviews for policy memos and manuscripts intended for publication.

Paid Summer Jobs for Activists

This summer, the Fund for the Public Interest is hiring paid campaign staff to go out and build public support for critical environmental and public health campaigns. In College Park, they are working with Environment Maryland to pass a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags! They will also work with MARYPIRG to protect public health by banning Round Up.

They are looking for staff who communicate well, are ready to work hard, and want to make positive social change! If you are interested in hearing more, you should fill out your info here!

Our staff gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of their staff. Their staff typically earn an average of $11-17/hour. If you're looking for a job this summer to have fun, gain skills, and make a difference you should fill out your information here!

Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2019-2020!

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 10.

Applications are being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. A minimum of 15 scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at https://terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Questions? Contact the Office of Parent and Family Affairs at 301.314.8429 or terpfamily@umd.edu.

Apply for BSOS Summer/Fall 2019 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

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The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is currently accepting applications for the BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities like travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, and other opportunity costs (for example: the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship).

If you are an ECON major with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. There are two funds that are specifically intended just for ECON majors!
Applications for Summer and Fall 2019 experiences are due on May 10, 2019 by 9 a.m. Click here to apply. Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to
bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Jr Research Analyst, Homeless and Housing, The Cloudburst Group

We are a small business working at the intersection of domestic and international development to improve social, economic, and environmental resilience. We have an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent grad who is passionate about helping communities maximize the impact of their affordable housing and homeless assistance programs.

As part of a team of analysts, this Jr. Analyst position will provide support for the development and implementation of technical assistance projects for federal (HUD-funded programs) and state/local government clients in the areas of community development, homeless assistance, data analytics and affordable housing. The Jr. Analyst will also assist in the preparation of a variety of reports, assessments, or evaluations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support for various project teams including coordination of product development, meetings, and trainings.
• Assist with general administrative support, including tracking and reporting on monthly project status, monitoring project budgets and developing business proposals.
• Conduct research, data analyses, management studies, cost-benefit analysis, and similar activities.
• Participate as an active team member providing recommendations and ideas to strengthen project processes and activities.
• Review work product for compliance with standards.

Professional Development Opportunity for Students Interning in NYC Summer 2019

The Financial Women’s Association (FWA) is now accepting applications for its 2019 Wall Street Exchange (WSE) Professional Development and Leadership Program. Wall Street Exchange has been helping young women and men navigate the competitive financial job market for over 35 years. We would like to invite you to share this information with prospective qualified applicants at University of Maryland.

The program consists of a series of events hosted by top firms and companies for professional and personal development, as well as networking opportunities.

Please Note: The WSE is open to young women and men and it is not an internship opportunity. It is a career development program designed to augment and coincide with the summer internship experience of qualified rising college seniors working as summer interns in the New York metropolitan area.

For program details, a sample agenda, and application instructions, visit: http://www.fwa.org/wall-street-exchange-program/

Summer Jobs, Fund for the Public Interest

PAID SUMMER JOBS FOR ACTIVISTS! Avg pay of $11-17/hr

The Fund is a national non-profit organization that runs campaigns for some of the nation’s most prominent social change and environmental organizations. This summer, the Fund for the Public Interest is hiring paid campaign staff to go out and build public support for critical environmental and public health campaigns. In College Park, we are working with Environment Maryland to reduce pollution and protect local wildlife by passing a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags! We will also work with MARYPIRG to protect public health by banning Round Up.

We are looking for staff who communicate well, are ready to work hard, and want to make positive social change! If you are interested in hearing more, you should fill out your info here!

Our staff gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of our staff. Our staff typically earn an average of $11-17/hour. If you're looking for a job this summer to have fun, gain skills, and make a difference you should fill out your information here!

NCBF - Summer Internships

Opportunities for Summer Internships with the National Cherry Blossom Festival:

• Business Development & Sponsorship Internship – works with the Sponsorship & Development team. Opportunity to network with high level sponsors and Festival supporters. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Business Operations Internship – learns all aspects of our Earned Revenue streams, assist with financial reconciliations etc. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Communications Internship – works with NCBF Marketing & Communications team to track results of their marketing campaigns, assist with Festival Social Media and some light writing assignments. Click here for instructions on how to apply.

Program Assistant Position with the World Bank for May or Recent Grad

The Africa Urban and Disaster Risk Management Unit brings together a wide range of important and interrelated development and financing instruments to support national and sub-national clients to: harness urbanization and enable effective land management in support of both growth and poverty reduction; foster social inclusion of marginalized groups; support the responsiveness and fiscal, financial, and management capacities of local governments – cities, municipalities, and rural districts – to deliver local infrastructure and decentralized services; strengthen resilience and disaster risk management related to natural disasters; reduce conflict and violence; scale-up access to finance for sub-national governments; and reduce the carbon footprint of cities.

The AFR Urban and DRM unit is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Assistant to handle administrative and operational tasks. The Program Assistant will report to the Practice Manager.

Summer Bretton Woods Committee Operations & Membership Support Internship (with Stipend)

The Bretton Woods Committee works to demonstrate the value of international economic cooperation and to foster strong, effective Bretton Woods institutions as forces for global well-being.

The Committee seeks the help of an intern (30-40 hours per week) for the 2019 Summer term. The internship term will commence at the start of June and will conclude at the end of August (dates are flexible and preference will be given to those willing to stay through the Fall semester). The intern will help to support the Committee’s operations, fundraising, and membership activities. Individuals who wish to gain a wide range of hands-on experience and learn about the inner-workings of a small non-profit and the individuals and organizations shaping the future of the international financial institutions are encouraged to apply. The internship pays a $500 stipend for each semester completed successfully.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist in the execution of Committee programs and events by providing both operational and logistical support to the Operations Manager & Office Manager both in the lead up to events and day-of.
• Support the Committee's membership recruitment strategy by researching high-level leaders in the fields of international finance, trade, and development and by assisting with the membership invitation of prospective candidates through a yearly recruitment drive.
• Support the Committee’s yearly fundraising cycle by reviewing materials and documents and by assisting with the compilation and mailing of fundraising materials.
• Support the Committee’s communications by researching current member information and by periodically engaging with members via e-mail and telephone to update contact information as deemed necessary by the Operations Manager and Office Manager.
• Support the Committee’s operational infrastructure by assisting the Operations Manager and Office Manager in carrying out projects that increase operational efficiency regarding the Committee’s website, CRM database, and photo and video storage, and others as assigned.
• Support daily administrative tasks of the office including data entry, mailings, processing contribution acknowledgment letters, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be an undergraduate senior, recent graduate, or graduate student in a field related to international business, business administration/management, business development, finance, economics, international development/affairs, political science, conflict analysis, or a related field who has:

• A healthy awareness of companies, government actors, international financial institutions, and other organizations involved in global finance, trade and development activities. • Previous office/administrative experience.
• A strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized with minimal oversight.
• A self-driven nature and demonstrated ability to multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

The Committee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose funding comes from individuals, companies and other organizations that support its mission and work. The Committee does not receive funding directly from the U.S. government or the Bretton Woods institutions.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter addressed to Operations Manager, and a writing sample (2 pages maximum) by email to jobs@brettonwoods.org with subject line: BWC Operations Intern Candidate. Please indicate your desired beginning and end dates, and your available number of hours per week in your cover letter. The deadline for submission is May 17, 2019.