Legislative Data Analyst, Government Affairs, Bloomberg BNA for December or Recent Grad

Position Description
Responsible for the acquisition of data, content and information to support the Government Affairs business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, review and summarize data from multiple sources.
• Attend congressional committee markups to collect and analyze relevant information related to bills, amendments, nominations and votes.
• Analyze congressional floor activity, providing analysis of amendments and other artifacts.
• Track regulatory dockets and related activity through the Federal Register and elsewhere.
• Standardize and maintain data from campaign finance and lobbying records.
• Maintain directory and calendar content to help customers stay up to speed on what’s happening and who to contact in Washington.
• Create innovative ways to enhance our systems and make our data-related processes more efficient, accurate and timely.
• Participate in time-sensitive projects, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver new initiatives.
• Act as a liaison with technology teams to enhance relevant product databases.
• Provide a platinum level of service to customers.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
1-2+ years’ experience in research, especially collecting and maintaining complex data sets; experience summarizing legislative and regulatory developments desired; ability to identify, understand, and summarize complex information from a variety of sources; prior experience or strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative or regulatory process; excellent numerical skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; high proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative or regulatory process; keen interest in information management, technology and product development; ability to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently in a fast paced with shifting priorities; effective project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks; knowledge in information technology and statistical analysis or computer programming (i.e. VBA, SQL, MATLAB, Python, Regex) desirable; works effectively as a member of a team, including helping others as needed; ability to deal with internal and external customers in a professional manner; excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently; ability to conduct research with guidance from supervisor or higher-level analyst; experience using database software and/or desktop publishing systems desired. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Application instructions
Apply on the Bloomberg page on MyWorkdayJobs.

For best consideration, apply by December 15.

Women in Economics Interest Meeting

FDIC Research Assistant Position for Recent & December Graduates

Each year, the Center for Financial Research (CFR) hires a number of research assistants (RAs). RAs work closely with staff economists to conduct quantitative analysis and produce scholarly research. They also gather information and compile data pertaining to the financial services industry and financial markets.

RAs advance their knowledge of the banking industry through statistical analyses and the study of the banking literature, and have the opportunity to coauthor scholarly papers. RAs become proficient at manipulating and analyzing financial data. The FDIC provides training in SAS, Stata, and other statistical packages.

Former RAs have gone on to PhD and other graduate programs at top universities, pursued careers in the financial sector and consulting, and advanced to higher positions within the FDIC and other agencies. These RA positions are limited to a two-year term, with a possible one-year extension.

The FDIC offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should send their application package by email to EconomistCareers@FDIC.gov. To be considered, application packages must include a cover letter, resume, and transcript. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The position requires US citizenship. The position also requires the following education, experience, and academic qualifications. The applicant must have a degree in economics, earned by December 31, 2019, that includes at least 21 semester hours of economics and 3 hours in statistics, accounting, and calculus. The applicant must also have computer programming skills and experience in the use of statistical packages, or the applicant must have a combination of education and experience, such as courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. The position requires one year of graduate education or superior academic achievement in undergraduate school that includes a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.

The cover letter should clearly state the position for which the candidate wishes to be considered. The resume should include the position title of “Economic Research Assistant” as well as the candidate’s name, address, daytime telephone number, email address, and citizenship. More information on federal resumes. The transcript should include all coursework being used to qualify for the education requirements of the position. An unofficial transcript is acceptable for the initial application.

Eligible candidates wishing to claim Veterans’ Preference must provide the applicable DD-214 (for the 5 point veterans’ preference) or Standard form 15 (for the 10 point veterans’ preference). Please see veterans' preference for details.

If you have any questions or interest, please contact our recruiting coordinator Brian Johnson.

FDIC Internship

The Center for Financial Research (CFR) offers paid internships each year to undergraduate and graduate students to work alongside economists and research assistants. Because interns work in our Washington, DC office, all internship applicants must attend a college or university within commuting distance to Washington, DC.

Interns perform data analyses, help write scholarly research, assemble data, write short memoranda, and help organize seminars. Interns learn about banking, finance, regulatory economics, and applied statistics. They also learn statistical computing languages and become proficient at data analysis. The FDIC provides training in SAS, Stata, and other statistical packages.

Internships are limited to a one-year term, with a possible one-year extension. Interns may have the opportunity to advance to a permanent position at the FDIC. The FDIC offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

If you have any questions or interest, please contact their recruiting coordinator Brian Johnson.

Apply for Student Experience Funds by 12/1/19

While you are home for Thanksgiving, please consider applying for the  BSOS Undergraduate Student Experience Funds. The application is open until December 1, 2019.

This is where you can get a small scholarship to help offset the cost of participating in an unpaid internship in January 2020 or Spring 2020.  

A number of generous BSOS alumni and friends have recently contributed to this cause, so we have additional funds to distribute to students.

Chinese Business and Economics Research Internship, CSIS

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is dedicated to providing thought leadership for the policy community about the dynamics of China’s economy and its implications for industries and other countries. Our work – research, publications, events & outreach – focuses on the intersection of China’s economy, the world of technology, US-China relations, and global governance.

The Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is seeking a full-time or part-time, paid research intern who can provide dedicated support for research and analysis, during the period from January 13, 2020 until May 29, 2020. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and has a strong interest in China’s political economy, domestic and international. The research intern makes supportive contributions to the research agenda of the Chairholder and research associate through research, data analysis, writing, and management of the program’s microsite and other publications. Special attention will be on the program’s China Innovation Policy Series (CIPS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in research, analysis, and writing for articles, event summaries, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
• Assisting in spot and background research
• Managing program’s databases
• Curating Trustee Chair social media
• Monitoring events in Chinese domestic and international policy, and reporting daily
• Providing logistical and administrative support for ongoing programs and projects
• Assisting in event planning and staffing
• Performing a variety of other Trustee Chair related duties as assigned

International Student Union Leadership Opportunities

Interested in a leadership position in the only UMD student club with the mission of serving ALL international students—all nationalities, all regions, all fields of study, undergraduate and graduate? The International Student Union has officer openings for 2020. Needed officers:

• Vice President for Graduate Activities
• Name your own portfolio (e.g. getting together for whatever suits your talents or interests)
• And help with recruiting, activities, and professional development

This academic year ISU held a panel Adjusting to Life in the US and plans a Cultural Showcase and drop-in events such as Coffee with an Officer and Ask an (ISU) Advisor. We expanded the LinkedIn group, and further developed a shared Google doc on free and low-cost resources for international students. 

 Officers for 2020 need to commit to:

• Attending two meetings each month when classes are in session (we skip May and December)
• Planning one event (with help from other students)
• Answering group WhatsApp messages within 24 hours during the academic year
• Checking in monthly with other officers and/or advisors during the summer
• Helping to recruit a replacement before they graduate

If you are interested in making UMD a more welcoming place for all international students and making ISU even better in 2020, share your ideas and email us! Preference given to students with at least a year left before they graduate. ISU is open to international students and all who are interested in improving the environment for international students.Contact: ISU President Sofia Elkin selkin1@umd.edu or ISU co-advisors khopps@umd.edu and bkyser@umd.edu.

Fiscal Fallout Contest

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is now accepting submissions for our new Fiscal Fallout Contest, where students are given the opportunity to put a human face on the consequences of high and rising federal debt. The winner will receive $5,000.

Enter Our Fiscal Fallout Contest Here

The federal budget deficit will exceed $1 trillion this year, and the national debt as a share of the economy will reach its highest point outside of World War II. In the coming years, debt will continue to grow rapidly. As Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently testified to Congress, “the federal budget is on an unsustainable path.”

The consequences of high and rising debt include slower income growth, less ability to combat the next recession, rising debt service payments, entitlement programs on the brink of insolvency, increased burdens on future generations, and a higher risk of an eventual fiscal crisis.

While these consequences are alarming, they are hard to personalize. It is difficult to  visualize the damage debt can cause for individuals, families, and businesses around the country. The Fiscal Fallout Contest is an opportunity for those who would be most affected by the national debt, students, to demonstrate the human consequences of debt.

The Fiscal Fallout Contest asks students to create a compelling multimedia presentation (video, podcast, short story, song, storyboard, etc,) portraying the human and societal impact of our unsustainable fiscal situation.

Entrees could focus on any potential long-term consequences of debt – whether a spike in interest rates, stagnant wages, or some type of fiscal crisis – the choice is theirs!

The goal is to humanize the risks and costs associated with the debt, and to win $5,000 in the process.

Enter Our Fiscal Fallout Contest Here

Who: Open to current high school, college, and graduate students

What: A contest to raise awareness about the national debt

When: Submissions due March 1, 2020

Top Prize: $5,000 (what the U.S. spends every half-second on interest on the debt). Second and third place prizes of $1,000 and $500.

Submissions now being accepted!

More information available at:

http://www.crfb.org/fiscal-fallout-contest

Law School Informational Interviews for Seniors applying for 2020

Tuesday, December 3-6, 2019 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Are you applying to one of the law programs below for Fall 2020?
If the answer is YES, this is your chance to meet with an admission professional on campus to ask informed questions and make a great impression!

In order to participate, 

• Must be a senior who is actually applying for one of the programs below to begin Fall 2020.
• Must RSVP for a specific time slot to secure an interview. You will log into Careers4Terps to select a time.
• Dress code - business professional.
• Bring 2 copies of your resume.
• Bring specific questions regarding the program.

PARTICIPATING LAW PROGRAMS:
American University Washington College of Law
Fordham University School of Law
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Boston University School of Law
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
The George Washington University Law School
University of Baltimore School of Law
William & Mary Law School
The George Washington University Law School
University of Baltimore School of Law

Event information. For additional information about this event: Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu at the University Career Center.

The Gossett Student-Athlete Center is now hiring tutors

CLICK TO ENLARGE

The Circle: Campus Conversations on Hate and Bias

RSVP at go.umd.edu/HBRPTheCircle

J-PAL's Annual Recruitment Drive

J-PAL's Annual Recruitment Drive is now open.

Interested in leading evidence-informed approaches to poverty reduction? Looking for energetic and intellectually engaging work? J-PAL’s annual recruitment drive will run from November 19, 2019 - January 10, 2020. Visit the J-PAL careers page to learn about the application process and to explore the research, policy, education, and training job opportunities at J-PAL’s global and regional offices, as well as partner organizations. Sign up to receive the J-PAL jobs newsletter >>

ECON Honors Program Info Session

Economics Majors:

If you would like to impress future employers or graduate programs with compelling evidence of your intelligence and willingness to take on a challenge, then consider participating in the Economics Department's honors program.  The major-specific honors program is designed to benefit students who are interested in conducting academic research, regardless of whether you are already a member of the Honors College or not.  If you want to consider applying to the economics honors program to start next Fall OR the following year, then you should attend an information session on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 2pm in 3100 Tydings Hall

Dr. Nuno Limão, director of the economics honors program, and Dr. Cindy Clement, director of undergraduate studies, will discuss:

(i)               The pre-requisites for the program and the application process,

(ii)              The benefits of pursuing honors and what it takes to succeed in the program.   

If you plan to graduate in May 2021 and want to pursue honors, then there are specific courses that are important to register for in the coming spring and we would be happy to advise you on these at the information session.

We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions about the honors program.  If you can’t make the meeting, please send an email to limao@econ.umd.edu to discuss honors.

Global Classroom GVPT356 Spring 2020

Greetings from MIDCM! We still have open slots for GVPT356  section 0201, the Global Classroom course we run in coordination Leiden University College in the Hague,  and we would like to open up the class to other undergraduate students in relevant colleges and departments who are not in the MIDCM minor.

GVPT356 section 0201: This blended-format course (part traditional, part online), sponsored by the University of Maryland’s Office of International Affairs, will pair 12 UMD students in the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management with 16 Leiden University College students in Governance and Global Affairs. They will spend the bulk of the semester collaborating in small teams working to research and produce creative, viable, and sustainable solutions to major contemporary development problems. Each team will be challenged to build expertise about a specific problem in a specific locale. The primary assignments (“deliverables”) for each team will be a jointly written project concept note and a final presentation, with smaller deliverables along the way on which these final products will build. By the end of the course, all students should develop both hard skills and issue expertise. This course will be team-taught by faculty members from both participating programs.

Interested students should complete the application found here and submit it by Friday, Nov. 29th. 

Important notes: MIDCM will waive the GVPT354 prerequisite for students not enrolled in the minor. Also, this offer/application is for section 0201 only. 

BSOS Scholarship Application

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current students!

 

Students can apply now for an award for the Fall 2020 semester. Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's unique eligibility criteria. To explore all of our scholarships, and determine which best suit you, please visit this link.

Applications for the Fall 2020 semester are due on February 10, 2020 by 9 AM. Click here to apply.

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

Minor in Disability Studies

The new Disability Studies minor is designed to elevate the study of disability, difference, and human potential at the University of Maryland.  Students will examine the concept of disability historically and in contemporary society and explore the challenges and opportunities we face in making our world more accessible to individuals with disabilities. 

Through 15 credits of interdisciplinary coursework, students will study and learn about the intersection of culture, education, and technology with identity and diversity.  

The application survey will be available for a one month period from 11/11 to 12/11/2019.  The application is accessed through the Disability Studies Minor webpage:  https://education.umd.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/disability-studies-minor 

Latinx December or Recent Grad Interested in Public Policy? Apply for this Fellowship!

Public Policy Fellowship Program

Paid Fellowship for College Graduates

Recent college graduates who earned their bachelor’s degree within two years of the program start date can take advantage of this paid nine-month fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos interested in a career in public policy and improving people’s lives. Fellowship openings include their general Public Policy Fellowships and STEM Public Policy Fellowships. Click here for more on their current openings.

Focus Area: All Majors
Location: Washington, D.C.
Benefits: Round-trip airfare, stipend, health insurance and public transportation benefits are included.
Dates of Participation: August 31, 2020 – May 28, 2021
Application Deadline: January 15, 2020 

Visit the Public Policy Fellowship Program, Eligibility & Program Details and FAQs pages for more information.

National Scholarships Office Resources

Looking for scholarship or fellowship opportunities? Seeking advice on how to apply for national scholarships? Check out the National Scholarships Office website for resources by class year.

Apply for Winter/Spring 2020 BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

Beinecke Scholarship Program

Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social studies? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need?

The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides graduate study scholarships in the humanities and social sciences to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who have a high degree of financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA process. (For example, receiving or qualifying for a Pell Grant would indicate a high degree of financial need.)

The Beinecke program seeks highly motivated and intellectually accomplished JUNIORS who plan to pursue researched-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study next fall 2020 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2020 and August 2021.

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and Ph.D. studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs of any kind ARE NOT supported.

FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be recipients of Pell Grants or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need as revealed through the FAFSA process.

Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus

REMINDER: Priority Deadline is Friday, Nov. 15th. 

In Spring 2020, the Department of Economics will once again offer ECON488K: Applied Research Practicum - Kaulkin Ginsberg Research Fellows Program. This course will meet on campus in the Fall semester Mondays from 5:30-7:30 pm. This program is an excellent opportunity for economics majors to gain practical experience producing market research valued by businesses. Students stay on campus but still engage in research activities that they might do as an intern or an entry level employee working on site at a consulting firm. The research produced could hypothetically help investors decide if they want to pursue activity in a specific segment of the business services market. A sample syllabus for this course is available here.

Entry into the program is competitive; only a maximum of 16 students will be selected to participate in Spring 2020. Students must meet the minimum qualifications and apply to be selected for this research course.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• Junior or Senior ECON major 
• UMD Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 
• Successful completion of Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON305 or ECON325) AND Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON306 or ECON326) 
• Coursework or other experience using Excel, Access, or similar software 
• Sign a release allowing the Department to share your academic transcript and application with Kaulkin Ginsberg 
• Grant Kaulkin Ginsberg a nonexclusive, fully paid, irrevocable right and license to use the results of your group work for internal purposes.

The application for ECON488K is available here. If you are interested in applying, follow the instructions and submit all required application materials. Completed applications may be submitted in person to the ECON Advising Office (3108 TYD) or by email to econadvising@umd.edu. 

**ECON488K may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning requirement for ECON-BA students or as 3 credits of electives for ECON-BS students. 

Bipartisan Policy Center: Research Analyst Position for Recent Graduates

BPC is currently seeking a Research Analyst to support activities across BPC’s Economic Policy Project (EPP). The Economic Policy Project is committed to developing bipartisan policy recommendations to enhance the financial prosperity and security of the American people. The project also provides timely analysis of fiscal and economic developments and proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in conducting policy research, including quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly in writing
• Knowledge of and interest in EPP’s issue areas
• Ability to work independently and within a team, multi-task, think creatively, express ideas in a non-partisan fashion, and work well in a bipartisan organization
• Demonstrated research and organizational skills
• Some knowledge of or experience working with the federal budget and/or the appropriations process is a plus
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Applicant must minimally have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A graduate degree (in public policy, economics, or a related field) or at least two years of work experience is preferred.

View the full job description and apply.

Bipartisan Policy Center Paid Part-Time Spring Internship

BPC offers students a chance to work in Washington, D.C. alongside its policy experts and across a range of different issue areas. Throughout the internship program, students get a chance to deeply engage with policy research, attend BPC and other local events, and witness policy development in the nation’s capital.

Qualified candidates will be highly motivated and energetic self-starters. Interns will assist individual projects and departments in several capacities and should be enthusiastic about working on a variety of tasks. Candidates must but team players and express an interest in at least one of BPC’s various policy projects or functional areas. Internship opportunities are available within the following teams:

• Communications
• Governance
• Development
• Early Childhood Initiative
• Economic Policy Project
• Government Relations, BPC Action
• Health Project
• Immigration & Cross-Border Policy Project
• Housing and Infrastructure
• Corporate Governance & Finance

On-Campus Job: Peer Career Educator in the University Career Center (Fall 2019/Spring 2020)

Are you an undergraduate student interested in:

• Making a difference by helping fellow students to prepare for Life after Maryland?
• Learning and using effective job search skills for yourself and others?
• Enhancing your one-on-one listening and other communication skills?
• Serving as an ambassador for the University Career Center and UMD?
• Understanding how effectively to use University Career Center resources both now and in the future?

The University Career Center is actively recruiting for additional student staff to join us. This is a paid position. Students with Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply.

For more application information contact Pamela Allen at pallen@umd.edu at the University Career Center.

Comparative Advantage Economics Journal Now Accepting Submissions

Comparative Advantage is Stanford’s undergraduate economics journal. They are now accepting submissions for their Winter 2020 journal issue and blog. The deadline to submit is November 29, 2019.

They accept research papers, theses, and course term papers, as well as shorter-length pieces, such as essays, opinion pieces, and reviews. They accept work from all fields of economics and all related disciplines, and they welcome interdisciplinary work. Submissions need not be work completed in the current year. Work from a previous undergraduate year is eligible.

They’ve been publishing undergraduate work since 2013. Please visit their website and journal archive to find out more about them, see what they publish, and read their complete submission requirements: https://stanfordeconjournal.com/submit/.

Their Winter issue is the first of two publications for 2019-20. Please note their fast-approaching deadline of November 29, 2019. Email submissions and questions to: stanfordeconjournal@gmail.com.

2019 Campus Diwali Celebration

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 2020 Summer Pathways

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has extended their posting for 2020 Summer Pathways Interns; the postings are open now through November 21, 2019 and can be found here:

• https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/current-openings/student-trainee-program-assistant-6x/
• https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/current-openings/student-trainee-program-assistant-9x/

About The Office of Research (OR):
The Office of Research (OR) in the Research, Markets, and Regulations Division (RMR) is realizing the CFPB’s mission by bringing an empirical, data-driven approach to the analysis of consumer financial markets. OR provides the main analytics to understand consumer behavior and support the Bureau’s actions in policy-making, supervision, and enforcement.

Summer Internship Program
The Pathways Internship Program is a Summer 2020 opportunity for current (students are eligible if they are enrolled as students before, during, and after Summer 2020) undergraduate and graduate students. Interns work directly with a seasoned member of our team on policy and research projects and are assigned to one project which they are expected to complete during the twelve-week program. Interns will be expected to work independently but will be provided necessary on-the-job training and mentorship to support them in their work. Strong Intern candidates may be considered for possible future Research Assistant opportunities within the Office of Research.

How to apply to the Pathways Internship:
Visit their website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/

On Campus Student Workshops

Learning & Performance Services

From the classroom to the workplace, we're here to help take your learning and performance to the next level. The Teaching & Learning Transformation Center provides programs, resources, and training to help students apply science-based strategies to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Upcoming Workshops Join us for interactive discussions and maybe even win a raffle prize.

Do you want to get the best results for the effort you are putting in? It is not about how smart you are, or how many hours you study… it’s all about using the most effective strategies to get more out of the time you spend learning.  98% of October participants agreed this workshop was helpful.  November 11, 12, & 13 - RSVP Here No one does their best work at the last minute, but with so much to balance it can be hard to plan and manage your time effectively. Join us for an interactive session where you can try some strategies and tools to help you map out a schedule for success and stick with it.   November 19 & 20 - RSVP Here Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join us for an interactive workshop on strategies for reducing and managing your stress, especially in times when you need to perform under pressure. December 2 & 3 - RSVP Here

SACE 2020 Scholarship Application

This year, the Sadie Collective has been generously gifted funds towards bringing attendees to the Second Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields. Below are the descriptions of two scholarships that students and research assistants can apply for. If you are applying to both types of scholarship, please apply twice because they ask for slightly different information.

The first scholarship is the 2020 Vision Scholars Program, which covers up to $1,000 for a limited number of attendees and gives awardees an opportunity to participate in Q&A with the organizing team among other benefits! Please note that this scholarship is selective. Therefore, they recommend that you also apply for the second scholarship.

The second scholarship is their Visionary scholarship. The Visionary scholarship covers up to the full registration cost for attendance and is open to students and research assistants. Please note that anyone who has purchased a ticket and is awarded a scholarship will be refunded.

ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 22 AT MIDNIGHT! Apply online.

TODAY: Masters of Science in Applied Economics Information Session

The M.S. Applied Economics program will be hosting an Information Session on Thursday, November 7th at 6:45pm.

There will be a presentation and opportunities to meet with the program director, Dr. John Straub, and with other representatives from the department. Light refreshments will be served.

The M.S. in Applied Economics program is focused on training people to be professional analysts, rather than academic researchers. Enrolling in a professional master's program can help advance your career - either right after college or maybe a couple years after college - especially if you can find an employer who is willing to pay at least some of your tuition!

Interested students can RSVP for the exact time and location: Masters-econ@umd.edu.

Additional information is also posted on the master's program's website: http://masters.econ.umd.edu/

MLaw Career Conversation Series 11/13/19

MLaw Career Conversation Series
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | 12:30-1:30 PM

Join the MLaw Programs for their fall 2019 MLaw Career Conversation Series. Meet and learn from University of Maryland, College Park and/or the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law alumni about how their experiences and how they navigated through career paths. Come join a great discussion! Refreshments will be available.

On Wednesday, November 13, we will be hosting Jeremy Rachlin '02 (BA, PSYC) and '06 (JD, Carey School) who is a Principal at Bulman, Dunie, Burke & Feld, CHTD in Bethesda, MD. Jeremy specializes in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and civil and commercial litigation. He represents and advises businesses, individuals, will and trust beneficiaries, and Trustees, Executors, and other fiduciaries. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the Montgomery County Bar Association and serves on the Executive Committee of the Montgomery County Inn of Court. Jeremy also serves on the BSOS Alumni Chapter Board and on the Gemstone Program Alumni Board.

For questions, contact: Brandee Pettus at bpettus@umd.edu

For more information, visit: go.umd.edu/mlawcareer3

Paid US Energy Internship with Resources Institute

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. They are working to address critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, or other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. They strive to attract diverse, intellectually-driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all their programs.

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in their mission and applies this principle to their organizational and programmatic practices. 

TOMORROW (Wednesday 11/6): Applied Economics Career & Networking Fair and Career Fair Prep Event

The Economics Department, in partnership with the University Career Center, will be hosting an Applied Economics Career & Networking Fair on Wednesday, November 6th from 6-8pm. The event connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in the areas of applied economics research, policy analysis, financial services, and consulting with federal government and private sector organizations throughout the DC Metro area.

View the full list of participating organizations and RSVP here. 

Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus

In Spring 2020, the Department of Economics will once again offer ECON488K: Applied Research Practicum - Kaulkin Ginsberg Research Fellows Program. This course will meet on campus in the Fall semester Mondays from 5:30-7:30 pm. This program is an excellent opportunity for economics majors to gain practical experience producing market research valued by businesses. Students stay on campus but still engage in research activities that they might do as an intern or an entry level employee working on site at a consulting firm. The research produced could hypothetically help investors decide if they want to pursue activity in a specific segment of the business services market. A sample syllabus for this course is available here.

Entry into the program is competitive; only a maximum of 16 students will be selected to participate in Spring 2020. Students must meet the minimum qualifications and apply to be selected for this research course.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• Junior or Senior ECON major 
• UMD Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 
• Successful completion of Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON305 or ECON325) AND Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON306 or ECON326) 
• Coursework or other experience using Excel, Access, or similar software 
• Sign a release allowing the Department to share your academic transcript and application with Kaulkin Ginsberg 
• Grant Kaulkin Ginsberg a nonexclusive, fully paid, irrevocable right and license to use the results of your group work for internal purposes.

The application for ECON488K is available here. If you are interested in applying, follow the instructions and submit all required application materials. Completed applications may be submitted in person to the ECON Advising Office (3108 TYD) or by email to econadvising@umd.edu. 

**ECON488K may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning requirement for ECON-BA students or as 3 credits of electives for ECON-BS students. 

America Reads*America Counts*Partners in Print

Do you believe every child should have the same opportunity for success? If you answered yes, then we want YOU to help make a difference in the lives of local children. 

America Reads*America Counts*Partners in Print is a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George's County Public Schools. Our mission is to provide a high-quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students. Our mentors go out to local PGCPS elementary school for three hours twice a week to aid students in literacy or mathematics, or to guide parent education. AR*AC*PNP makes a difference in the lives of Prince George’s County families, and now you can too!

Mentors come from all schools of UMD and are from every major. We ask only that you bring your passion for helping children and our community. Our application for new mentors is NOW OPEN! Applicants must commit to mentoring for the entire Spring 2020 semester and must be a current student at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information, you can visit our website at arac.umd.edu.

You can apply here today!

go.umd.edu/MentorSP2020  

FTI Consulting Open Position for December 2019 Graduates

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.

FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 

Read the full description and apply.

UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College

View the course syllabus. For students in the ECON-BA, UNIV362 may apply towards their experiential learning requirement.

Are you interested in a future internship or job in the think tank world?

Looking for something to do over winter break in January? Check out the Road Trips to the Real World program, offering two employer site visits to think tanks in DC on January 10, 2020: American Enterprise Institute (AEI) & the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS). Register for one or both! Read on for more details:

UMD partners with EACE to offer Road Trips to the Real World -- site visits with employers from Virginia to Maine and all points in between! Each site visit is $10 and you must provide your own transportation. Register soon (hurry, some sites will fill very quickly!):

Visit https://www.eace.org/road-trips-to-the-real-world for more information and to register. There are 26 other employer visits happening up and down the east coast in January as well.

Here's more information about the two trips mentioned above:

Business Fundamentals for Scientists: November Workshops

A series of hands-on workshops developed collaboratively by UM Ventures, Mtech, and Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship for UMD faculty and graduate students to present business concepts and skills, startup resources and how to take advantage of them, legal issues surrounding startups and many other practical know-how. FREE for all UMD faculty, staff, and students.

Location: Diamondback Garage, 7878 Diamondback Drive, College Park, MD

Market Research Databases at UMD: How and Where
Trying to figure out size of your market, competition, industry analysis can be a daunting task. University of Maryland Libraries offers free subscriptions to many databases on broad business topics, such as industry reports, company information, demographics and statistics, marketing, finance and investment and many others. Lily Griner, a long-time Business Librarian, will teach how to access and use these resources.
Presenter: Lily Griner, UMD Libraries
When: November 4, 10-11 AM, REGISTER

Business Development 101 for Startups
Without sales your startup cannot claim success. How to achieve this important milestone? Learn from serial entrepreneur and CEO of Airgility how to do business development for a startup.
Presenter: Pramod Rajea, CEO, Airgility
When: November 8, 10-11 AM, REGISTER

Intellectual Property Fundamentals
Learn about different types of intellectual property rights: copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets. What these rights are, how to obtain them and why, what are the associated costs etc.
Presenter: Felicia Metz, JD
When: November 14, 10-11 AM REGISTER