Reminder: Apply for Winter Spring 2021 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 virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses
• pandemic related relocation expenses 
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology,material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• virtual conference fees

For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

Applications for Winter/Spring 2021 experiences are due no later than December 7. 
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.

Summer 2021 Internship Opportunity - Obsidian Planning Solutions

 

Location: Rockville, MD

Company: Obsidian Planning Solutions

Schedule: 40 hours/week during summer and potentially during winter break 2021

Please submit resume and cover letter to: Cynthia.Gill@obsidianplanning.com    

Deadline for application:  positions are open until filled

Intern Job Description:

Interns complete various projects throughout the summer regarding marketing, document organization, software research and other essential duties. Daily duties may include answering client phone calls and assisting Financial Planners. The candidate should have working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and be able to balance multiple tasks at once. This position is open to all rising juniors and seniors who are pursuing a four-year degree in finance, economics, or a business-related field. An ideal candidate will be devoted to their professional development by learning alongside experienced finance experts. Must pass a background check.

Policy Assistant Position with Guide Consulting Services for December or Recent Grad

Guide Consulting Services (GCS) is a boutique, full-service government relations firm representing non-profits and companies to advance their health and social policy goals into law. We prioritize getting results for our clients through strategy, legislative drafting, government relations and public affairs services.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The position entails wide-ranging government relations and advocacy coordination for multiple Guide Consulting clients focused in mental and behavioral health, suicide prevention and crisis services, and Medicare/Medicaid. As we scale-up, we are seeking a candidate who is independent, organized, highly detail-oriented, a team player, and interested in growing with our business.

Economist Position at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

 

DIVISION/OFFICE: Research, Markets, & Regulations - Research

CLOSING DATE: Dec. 4, 2020

LOCATION: Washington, DC

Responsibilities

The following are the duties at the CN-60 level. (Equivalent to the GS-14). If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. The major duties of this position include:

• Analyze, synthesize, interpret, and has lead responsibility of providing information, analysis, technical advice, and recommendations on current developments in consumer financial markets and services.
• Plan, organize and participate in the collection of data on a wide variety of problems in consumer financial markets and services. These collections may include lead responsibility of planning, designing and implementation of surveys of households and firms.
• Develop and maintain econometric models of consumer financial markets for use in policy analysis. Support analysis with statistical, mathematical, and econometric methods and techniques, and consistently exhibits professional judgment.
• Analyze issues and changes in consumer financial markets and services and analyzes and develops or evaluates proposals for policy or regulatory change including effects of proposed policies and regulations on competition and consumers.

Click here for more information

HHS Office of Budget Internship, Summer 2021

 

The Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) seeks student interns to work within the Office of Budget (OB) on policy and budget issues for a variety of HHS programs. The OB plays a lead role in developing the HHS budget, interacting with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional Appropriations Committees, analyzing Congressional actions, and managing communication among stakeholders.  The student internship is generally for 10-12 weeks and is based in Washington, D.C.  This internship may be in-person or virtual, depending on ASFR’s operating status.  If ASFR resumes in-person work during Summer 2021, ASFR will work with interns, as feasible, to be physically present in the office in Washington, D.C.  ASFR successfully hosted interns virtually in Summer 2020.  Start and end dates are negotiable.  Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and must be returning to school in Fall 2021. 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (including current grade point average), and writing sample (less than five pages) to Anna Leonard (Anna.Leonard@hhs.gov).  Please indicate in your cover letter the branch or branches to which you are applying (described below).  The application deadline is January 4, 2021.

Take a Game Break with the ISU Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm

Game Break is an opportunity for international students and those who enjoy meeting international students to meet other international and diverse UMD students wherever they are located (we hope for participation from at least three continents) and to play games with them online. We plan to play games such as:

• Trivia
• Never Have I Ever
• 2 Truths and 1 Lie

To learn more see: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S64Cinb2oEfc60_AsNOoYJeVVNq8saUrR9KJwOFLXOc/edit?usp=sharing

Register here: go.umd.edu/isugamebreak

We look forward to seeing YOU at 1:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 5! (on Zoom)

Questions? 

Email the International Student Union (ISU) Events Chair Yulan Wen, yulanwen@terpmail.umd.edu

Bipartisan Policy Center Spring Internship Program

 The Bipartisan Policy Center is now accepting applications for this virtual Spring internship program. Applications will be accepted until December 1st. Learn more and apply here: https://careers.bipartisanpolicy.org/jobs.

ECON Does What?! Career Outreach Intern for the Department of Economics

 

ECON Alumni Career Profile

career outreach intern

What do you enjoy the most about your position?

I enjoy seeing all of the work being done towards making opportunities and resources available to students in the department.  This position gives me a glimpse into what happens behind the scenes in the department and the pivotal role a career strategist plays. I also enjoy meeting many people within the department and also in other organizations that we work with for career events. Aside from being able to improve my people skills, this position has allowed me to conduct research which I enjoy doing, and also utilize my creative side as well. 

Could you explain more about your current responsibilities?

I am currently preparing content for the new website that the Economics department is launching. For this project, I have spent plenty of time conducting research to find useful information pertaining to the career options for students. I then add it to different web pages using Drupal to provide an easy to navigate and useful space for fellow students to explore different paths. In addition to working on website content, I have also been working on newsletters such as this one, Econ Does What, and The Competitive Advantage.  I also support other efforts such as helping with the coordination of virtual career events. 

Career Outreach Internship for the Department of Economics

 Are you looking for a flexible, remote internship for academic credit for the spring semester? Are you interested in supporting your fellow ECON students get rewarding work experience and jobs after graduation? Are you organized and a skilled communicator? If so, please apply to be the Department of Economics career outreach intern! Interviews begin in December and the internship will start the beginning of spring semester.

Roles and responsibilities 

• Editing closed-captioning text for videos
• Researching and posting content for new ECON career website
• Formatting, proofreading, and editing newsletter content
• Creating blog posts
• Publicizing events, tools, tips, and resources
• Profiling alumni and interns for the website
• Creating student engagement strategies
• Supporting virtual career events

2021 Maryland Summer Scholars Program

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline; and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2021. All academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2021 awards will be Thursday, February 14, 2021. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

A presentation about the MSS program is available on our website as well as on ELMS, along with presentations about additional summer research opportunities - for ELMS access please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply.

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.

NSF REU's & Paid Summer Research for Undergrads in BSOS

Are you a freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2021
research opportunities in the life or physical sciences, engineering,
mathematics and computer science, or the behavioral/social sciences?
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research has an informative ELMS
resource site that will help you learn about the hundreds of PAID summer
placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s,
National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs.
Many summer 2021 programs will have application deadlines beginning December
through February.

Our ELMS resource also highlights programs seeking to increase participation
by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers. These
include opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s,
National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, the Big Ten SROP, the
Leadership Alliance SR-EIP, and other programs.
To gain access to our ELMS resources for summer 2021 research opportunities
please click here to complete a brief questionnaire here.
https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_cRPlBtcfL9cQwdf

Paid Full-Time Spring Internship in International Business with CSIS

The Scholl Chair in International Business seeks two research interns to support the work of the Scholl Chair. Since 1981, the Scholl Chair has examined the relationship of international trade and investment to economic growth, innovation, and development. America’s role on the world stage is influenced by its ability to effectively integrate trade and international economic objectives into its broader foreign policy. Currently, the global trading system and its institutions are under attack from multiple directions, and much of the Scholl Chair's work will focus on analyzing the attacks and examining new -- and old -- tools for countering them.

The opening is for a full-time internship. We are seeking an undergraduate (junior standing or above), graduate, or recent graduate candidate who has completed coursework in international trade, has a background in trade and economics, and possesses good research and writing skills. This internship is remote and paid.

United Nations ECLAC Spring Internship Program

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC\CEPAL) is currently accepting applications for our Spring 2021 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=143840&Lang=en-US

Spring Business Development Internship (with Stipend) with International Development Consulting Firm

Position description

The Kaizen Company (Kaizen) is an international development consulting firm and an incubator for innovative, scalable solutions that address emerging market challenges and opportunities. We aspire to transform the nature and impact of international development and work to strengthen organizations and institutions through innovative approaches to organizational development, reform, and change. Kaizen is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate students to join our dynamic team as Associates (interns) for Spring 2021. Associates are given the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to all aspects of Kaizen’s work and seamlessly integrate in our collegial culture. Kaizen Associates are important members of our teams with room to grow in an initiative-driven workspace.

This internship is best suited for International Development/Relations, NGO Management, Foreign Affairs, or Business Administration undergraduate or graduate students interested in entering the field of international development. The internship comes with a modest stipend. It is expected that the selected Associate will work a minimum of 20 hours per week in the spring, beginning on or about January 19th through mid-May. Associates will have the opportunity to work remotely, from any virtual location with reliable internet.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with practical approaches to complex international development issues around the world.
• Gain practical understandings of business development processes through participation in many aspects of proposal development for new projects, including recruitment, compliance management, technical project design, and budgeting.
• Support the business development team in capture/positioning, proposal development, and business development knowledge management.
• Contribute to the research and development of new, innovative service offerings.
• Learn the basic principles of multi-donor project management through on-the-job and formal training related to Kaizen’s active USAID, Department of State, and other contracts.
• Apply and test strategic thinking to the development of systems and processes on a rapidly growing business development team.

Qualifications

• Is an entrepreneurial self-starter, and works well without excessive supervision.
• Has previous professional experience, ideally working in consulting, management, organizational reform, research, grant-writing, or international development.
• Is interested in entering the field of development assistance.
• Has strong research skills.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Can prioritize and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (required).

Apply online: https://kaizen.jazz.co/apply/l81e5bl7qL/Business-Development-Associate-Spring-2021
For best consideration, apply by December 1.

Network with Alumni! (Virtually)

Terrapins Connect provides virtual access to over 1,000 alumni working in a wide range of professions and industries. Students can connect with them to get career advice, resume critiques and introductions to others in the field. Register for your free account today and start by requesting informational interviews with alumni working in your field of interest.

West End Strategy Team | Paid Virtual Internship

West End Strategy Team, a D.C. public relations firm, is currently accepting applications for the spring 2021 term.

Our team works with organizations seeking to enhance their influence on issues including social and economic justice, human rights, civil rights, faith-based advocacy, and sustainability. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering this internship fully remotely.

WEST interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working closely with progressive, nonprofit and international organizations in a professional setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing and editing materials for distribution to the media
• Drafting opinion pieces
• Developing social media content
• Researching client organizations and their issue areas
• Researching target journalists and compiling media lists
• Conducting media outreach
• Aggregating news content, and various clerical duties

Through this experience, interns will cultivate a working knowledge of highly relevant political and advocacy organizations, the major issues of the day, and the media.

Interest in applying? Learn more here.

Research Assistant – Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) for Recent Grad

A core part of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), EARN is a growing network of 55 research, policy, and advocacy organizations in 43 states around the country and the District of Columbia. The EARN network is coordinated by staff at the Economic Policy Institute and EARN partners.

EPI seeks a skilled and motivated person to join the EARN team as a Research Assistant. This entry-level position will support the research and writing of EPI’s and EARN’s analysts and policy experts, provide programmatic support for the EARN in the Midwest project, and assist EARN’s national network of state and local policy groups with data, research, and technical assistance. We are seeking someone with a bachelor’s degree in economics, math, or other related social science field (e.g., public policy or political science) with strong quantitative skills, who is highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and interested in advancing economic, racial, and gender justice through public policy. The Research Assistant will work on a variety of issues, including state labor markets (wages, employment, unemployment), labor policies and supports (minimum wages, paid leave, unemployment insurance), economic development, unions and worker power, economic impacts of structural racism, and racial and gender-pay inequities.

This position also offers excellent opportunities for on-the-job training; for example, EPI Research Assistants receive extensive training to use STATA and WordPress, and are offered support if they want to learn R. Past Research Assistants have gone on to complete advanced degrees in social science, law, and other public policy fields. Former Research Assistants are employed in tenured or tenure-track jobs in academia, in key policy posts in state and federal government, for institutions such as the Federal Reserve and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and in other DC and state-based think tanks.

This position is based in Washington, DC. Economic Policy Institute staff are currently working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will resume in-person work at EPI’s offices in Washington when it is safe to do so.

Women in Economics Alumni Panel on 11/18

 

A Seat at the Table: Stories and lessons from UMD alumni is a new series featuring alumni from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland, representing an array of industries and organizations. This series focuses on what it means to have a "seat at the table?" How does one get there? Who are your table guests? And how do you use your voice and influence within your organization once at the table? Through this program, we highlight BSOS alumni in mid to senior positions and learn from their leadership and personal experiences. This month's program will focus on Women in Economics and will feature accomplished economics alumnae. 

For more information and to register: go.umd.edu/seatnov2020

Opportunity at the CFPB - Apply by Friday!

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is recruiting for the Director’s Financial Analyst position, and we want to encourage graduating seniors to apply. We are hiring for positions that begin in July 2021, and Class of 2021, 2020, and 2019 graduates are eligible to apply. This Friday, November 13^th, is the final day to apply for positions starting in summer 2021.

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

This unique, two-year rotational fellowship sits at the intersection of the federal government and the financial services industry. Director’s Financial Analysts are given the opportunity to hone analytical and problem-solving skills while helping to make markets for consumer financial products work for Americans. As a result, in a short period of time, analysts will play an integral role in everything the Bureau does, from rigorous data-driven policy creation and market monitoring to on-site supervision of market participants.

Director’s Financial Analysts have used the program to develop their professional skills and grow their public service networks within a collaborative cohort environment. Alumni of the DFA program have moved on to competitive graduate programs (e.g. Stanford Law, Princeton MPP, Dartmouth MBA), public sector opportunities (e.g. DC city government, Federal Reserve Banks), private industry, and other divisions within the CFPB.

All analysts will complete developmental rotations in offices throughout the CFPB. These rotations are designed to provide exposure to the analysis, strategy, research, education, policy development, supervision, enforcement, and rulemaking activities throughout the Bureau.

We are recruiting for positions that begin after the 2020-2021 academic year.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

To officially apply, students will need to do so at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/current-openings/fellow-directors-financial-analyst-442x/. The window will be open until this Friday, November 13.  

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Interested students can send an email to CFPB_DFA_Program@cfpb.gov. If they have additional questions about the position or the application process, they can also reach out to me at Christine.Yan@cfpb.gov.  

 

The recruitment team will host one more session about the DFA Program and the application process, including a question-and-answer period, conducted over WebEx. Students can register below.

 

Final Information Session:  Thursday, November 12, 2020 (5PM Eastern)

https://cfpbgov.webex.com/cfpbgov/k2/j.php?MTID=t1c3cffc2614b0a5a48ed89b3f212e1c2

 

Women in Economics Symposium 2021

 

Women in EconomicsSymposium 2021: A Virtual Event Making a Difference in the World as an Economist Presented by the St. Louis Fed   This event is for high school students, college students, educators and anyone curious about the economics profession. There are many ways to make an impact on the world. We see everyday heroes like doctors, nurses and teachers use the tools they have to help people. Economists make a difference, too. In fact, economics gives people powerful tools to make a difference in the world. At the symposium, learn how economists can: ·       help save the environment ·       reduce income inequality ·       improve healthcare outcomes ·       help people make better decisions ·       reduce the severity of economic recessions    This virtual symposium is free, and your registration enables you to attend both Wednesday and Thursday evenings (detailed agenda to come). Please spread the word and register by Monday, Feb. 15.

Tales from an Informational Interview: What Happens When Students Interview Employers?

Elijah Alvardo talked with Brett Weiss, a Consultant at Kaiser Associates earlier this semester. Read on to discover what he learned and how he prepared.

Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Study

 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 2021 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2021 and August 2022.

 

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.

 

Candidates for the Beinecke Scholarship must be nominated by their university or college – the University of Maryland, College Park can nominate 1 outstanding junior annually to compete for a Beinecke Scholarship. To seek nomination, candidates must submit a complete draft of a Beinecke Scholarship application by January 15, 2022. 

 

Learn more about the Beinecke program and the application process by contacting Dr. Leslie Brice at the National Scholarships Office at lbrice@umd.edu.

 

Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:

 

• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.8 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases.

 

• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2021-2022 academic year.

 

• Have firm plans to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation.

 

• Be a United States citizen or a US national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 

• Be a Pell Grant recipient as an undergraduate at the University of Maryland or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need.

 

Award Amount: Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

 

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation.

 

Campus Deadline: January 15, 2021 This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of a Beinecke application to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.

 

Website: www.Beineckescholarship.org

Student Post-Election Support Spaces

Student Post-Election Support Spaces

• Nov 5th 5-8pm: https://go.umd.edu/electionstress1
• Nov 10th 3-5pm: https://go.umd.edu/electionstress2

Given the high stress caused by the election amidst multiple pandemics, we are providing space for all students to enter 'as you are' to be heard and validated. This is not space for debates about policy or candidates, but rather an opportunity for students to process their anxieties, fears, concerns, and any other feelings post election. We welcome people of all identities and backgrounds into this restorative space, provided by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.

*These are drop-in hours so you do not need to stay for more than you are able. Also, all sessions will NOT be recorded to keep conversations private.

Careers in International Business for Non-Business Students

Date: Monday, November 16, 2020

Time: 12:30-1:30 pm

Learn more & RSVP here

 

Are you interested in a future career in international business but don't know where to start? Don't miss this interactive session exposing undergraduate students to careers in international business and what they can do NOW to pursue these careers. A specific focus will be placed on students studying languages/area studies and the arts and humanities, though all majors are welcome.

This session is a collaboration between the University Career Center, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the Center for Global Business at Maryland Smith. 

Please be sure to RSVP here. Please reach out to Kate Juhl with questions at kjuhl@umd.edu. 

 

USDA Internship Openings

 See below for current internship openings at the USDA. Applications due November 16th.

Position Title, Series, Grade	Announcement Number	USAJOBS Link
Student Trainee (Administration & Office Support), GS-0399-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10948494-21-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/583349400
Student Trainee (Financial Management), GS-0599-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10947853-21-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/583350000
Student Trainee (Business & Industry), GS-1199-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10948318-21-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/583351900
Student Trainee (Information Technology), GS-2299-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10948310-21-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/583352100

Apply today for BSOS Winter/Spring 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

 

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

Applications for Winter/Spring 2021 experiences are due no later than December 7. 

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.

FDA Internship Opportunity

Economics Internship at the Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduate juniors or seniors, or master’s students majoring in Economics, Information Systems, Public Health, or other Statistics-related fields to apply for an internship with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. Selected interns will assist members of the Economics Staff in setting up processes to improve workflow and conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations related to food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed.

Internships will be for one academic semester and require a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. Intern positions are unpaid; however, students may be able to earn college credit. U.S. citizenship is required.

Candidates must have at least Junior Standing and have completed classes in econometrics and intermediate microeconomics, or similar classes on computational methods for data analysis. Candidates should be detail-focused, have strong communication and writing skills, and be able to work independently. We encourage candidates to apply who have experience with Microsoft 365 including Access, Excel, Word, and SharePoint Online, and analytical software such as STATA and R, and applications such as Python.

To be considered for this internship, please send a statement of interest and resume that includes a list of relevant courses to ECONInternship@fda.hhs.gov with the subject “Spring 2021 FDA Econ Internship.” Applications for spring internships should be submitted by November 27, 2020.

Defense Intelligence Agency, Analysis Career Field Info Session

Thursday, November 5, 2020 • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |  Virtual Event

Monday, November 16, 2020 • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |  Virtual Event  

Meet with officers from the Analysis Career Field for a discussion on career opportunities with DIA - where you make an impact on national security!

Officers in the Analysis career field serve at the heart of DIA’s global mission. Analysis officers provide cutting-edge analysis from locations around the world on foreign military capabilities and defense issues in support of our nation’s warfighters, policymakers, and defense planners. Through written products, in-person briefings, or multimedia presentations, their work informs tactical decisions of policy, defense strategy, weapons development and acquisition, and military planning. Analysis officers come from diverse backgrounds and can look forward to careers of rewarding training, advanced education opportunities, and challenging assignments with DIA and the intelligence community.

For additional information about this event: Contact Michael Maiden, University Career Center & The President's Promise at mmaiden@umd.edu

Are you a Sophomore, Female, and Thinking about a Career in Business? A Scholarship Opportunity

 

Stout is proud to announce the opportunity to award scholarships to three qualified female students pursuing a career in business.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to women who embody Stout's core values and ambitions to help them succeed in their pursuit of a business-related career.

Scholarship Awards:

1st Place:   $3,000

2nd Place:  $2,000

3rd Place:   $1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Female
• Sophomore standing as of Fall 2020 (Class of 2023)
• Enrolled as a full-time student at a four-year university
• Must be pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, or Business-related field
• Minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.2
• Not previously employed by Stout

ECON Does What?! A 2020 Graduate Shares Her Experience as a Financial Analyst

ECON Alumni Career Profile

Financial Analyst

Nora O'Reilly (Economics Major/History Minor, '20) shared her experience in her current job and how she found work during the pandemic.

What do you enjoy the most about your position?

I really enjoy working on behalf of consumers in relation to the issues that I see in the headlines everyday. It is very sobering and motivating to have even an ounce of influence on the policies that shape the lives of other people.

I also love how much I get to learn. I was really passionate about history during college, and there are many avenues to learn about that in my position. I also love working in a relatively new federal agency, where I feel like I have agency.

Could you explain more about your current responsibilities?

I work in the Mortgage Markets office of the Bureau, so a typical day starts with me reading up on the news in the housing environment. Throughout the day, I typically have a meeting or two about a mortgage issue the Bureau is addressing or a project I'm working on. Any other time I have throughout the idea is dedicated to a research report I am working on, where I am currently trying to figure out a data-discrepancy issue. I give presentations, do literature reviews, work in Tableau and R, and take on whatever other spontaneous tasks cross the Mortgage Markets desk.

How did you find your current position?

The Fall Career Fair at UMD.

Would you say the courses that you took as an undergraduate prepared you for this position?

Quantitative coursework like Econometrics (mainly getting comfortable with R and Stata, not necessarily learning regression theory) has been key to my position. It's important to know how to handle data and have the skills to analyze it. Google is my best friend when it comes to this, what's most important is being able to visualize the big picture and then you can google from there.

I think my history courses, particularly Black Women in US History taught by Dr. Elsa Barkley Brown and the Civil War and the Rise Industrialization taught by Dr. Robert Chiles have really informed my work. Obviously my work is focused on the current mortgage market, but I think understanding some history on how financial systems were built and how African-Americans were systematically excluded from financial systems is vital to working in those spaces today.

Dr. Katharine Abraham teaches an excellent course on economics in policymaking that gave me a great dive into the real world of economic policy, and from one of the most experienced professors in the department.

Aside from your coursework, what else were you involved in and how did it help you develop professionally?

Internships at NARAL-Reproductive Justice and doing research on Universal Basic Income on campus were excellent experiences for me to build my policy and research skills. Being part of the Design, Cultures and Creativity program gave me a home at UMD and gave me a lot of freedom to explore things outside of Economics, which I found really important! I've had many wonderful professors, and a few that I count as mentors.

When searching for jobs, what should students consider?

Go after what you want! I heard about this from someone at the career fair and the reason I pursued it is because we had a wonderful conversation and I thought the recruiter was someone I wanted to work with. Seek out the professors you think sound cool or are very nice, and they will advocate for you if you need them too. Also- don't be afraid to apply for positions you don't think you are qualified for. For me, coding can be very intimidating and I often convince myself I can't do it- but it turns out, I usually can, and you can probably do the thing you think you're bad at, too!

What piece of advice do you have for students pertaining to being successful during the pandemic?

Take care of yourself! This is so tough, you don't deserve to be in this position, and you're doing your best in a time when everything is extra hard. Also, please feel free to reach out to me to talk about my experiences, ask for advice, or honestly whatever. I am happy to share what I know and help out if I can.

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