Are You a Returning Student at Least 23 Years Old? Apply for $ by August 6!

Multiple Student Scholarships - Due August 6, 2021

Below is information about three Returning Student Scholarships for fall 2021 - to be eligible for these "returning" student scholarships, students must either be 23 years old or older (Portney) or 25 and up (Newcombe and Friedland).

 
The Returning Students Program was established by Barbara Goldberg and Beverly Greenfeig in 1973 to serve the needs of a growing number of adult women in their transition to University life. They are responsible for seeking funding for adult learners, and particularly women, through the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation. Since 1981, they have awarded over half a million dollars in scholarships to hundreds of adult learners. Beverly Greenfeig and Barbara Goldberg currently advise the Counseling Center in the administration of these scholarships.

Apply for a Capitol Hill Internship for Nevada Representative Mark Amodei

 Capitol Hill internships provide valuable opportunities for college students and new graduates to

experience our nation's legislative process firsthand. The majority of current Hill staffers, from chiefs

of staff to legislative assistants, started off as personal office and committee interns.

Representative Mark Amodei (NV-02) offers the opportunity for college students and recent graduates to participate in internships in his Washington, D.C. office. Successful candidates must have excellent organizational, personal, writing and communication skills. Nevada ties are a plus but are not required. Special consideration will be given to applicants from Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District or students attending institutions of higher education in Nevada.

Internships can be a great opportunity to learn the legislative process, experience life in Washington, D.C., and see how your government works. Responsibilities include answering phones, providing constituents tours of the U.S. Capitol, legislative research, assisting the communications director, and aiding staff for special projects as needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend committee hearings, briefings, and staff meetings. This rewarding experience offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. Furthermore, full-time interns have the opportunity to receive a monthly stipend.

Internships are offered three times per year. We offer a rolling application, meaning we continually accept applications for the following semesters:

Fall: September – December 2021

Rolling Application Deadline

If you are interested in interning in our Washington, D.C. office, please submit your resume and cover letter to Congressman Mark Amodei’s intern coordinator at:

ECON Consulting Job with Resolution Economics

 

Learn more and apply.

Resolution Economics is a leading economic consulting firm focused on providing economic, statistical, and financial analysis; litigation and consulting support; and expert testimony to the world’s leading companies and law firms.  Resolution Economics is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and New York City.

The Labor and Employment Practice typically engages in matters relating to Wage and Hour or Discrimination litigation as well as other employment-related business consulting.  We regularly provide analysis and support related to minimum wage/overtime claims, meal and rest break claims, employee misclassification claims, and discrimination matters related to hiring, pay, promotion, and/or wrongful termination at all stages of the litigation process.  Clients rely on us to provide complex exposure models, expert reports, preparation for depositions, rebuttals to the work of other experts, and expert testimony at deposition or trial.  Our services are also retained for data collection efforts in the form of surveys, video content analysis, and on-site observational studies.

Job Description:

The Consultant position is the entry-level position at Resolution Economics and no prior work experience is required to apply.  Consultants assist with the managing of documents and data received from our clients.  This includes converting raw data into analytical files, verifying data integrity, running statistical analyses, creating charts and tables, and finalizing documents and data for production.  In some cases when the appropriate data is not available, Consultants may be required to assist in collecting data via observation studies or in-person surveys at client locations.  

Responsibilities of this position may include:

• Using SAS and Microsoft Office to analyze data and present results both internally and to clients
• Gathering data from a variety of file formats using SAS programming, OCR, data entry, or other methods 
• Data cleaning and processing
• Performing statistical analyses including t-tests, chi-square tests, etc. 
• Supervising and reviewing Research Assistant work
• Researching additional data sources (e.g., Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census, etc.)
• Assisting staff at all levels with project tasks and quality control
• Reviewing and summarizing documents
• Travel may be required on certain projects

NEXT WEEK - NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Zoom Presentations

NEXT WEEK: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Zoom Info Sessions

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields.

The UMD National Scholarships Office will hold two early NSF GRFP ZOOM information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2021 or in subsequent years. You can learn more about the NSF GRFP award by clicking here.

Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2021.

Can't attend these sessions? Click here for access to our ELMS resource site.

Click here to register for Thursday, July 22 at 12 noon
Click here to register for Thursday, July 22 at 4 pm

Click here to register for Friday, July 23 - 12 noon
Click here to register for Friday, July 23 - 4 pm

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the
NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an
NSF supported field.

Foreign Service Graduate Fellowships - Pickering/Rangel/Payne

Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State or the USAID Foreign Service? Do you want to make a positive change in the world?

 
The Pickering and Rangel Graduate Fellowships provide financial support through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities leading to an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.

The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service.

IMPORTANT: The Pickering, Rangel, and Payne programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are US citizens with financial need, especially those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service.

Learn more by registering for a foreign service fellowships webinar:
Wednesday, July 28, 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 29, 12:00 pm

If you are not able to attend one of the webinars, please fill out this brief interest survey.

Executive Assistant Job with Energy Futures Initiative for May or Recent Grad - Apply TODAY

Energy Futures Initiative is a clean energy think tank dedicated to harnessing the power of innovation - both in technology and policy - to create clean energy jobs, grow economies, enhance national and global energy security and address the imperatives of climate change. To fulfill this mission EFI conducts research and analysis and preserves independent control of the methodology, content and conclusions of all projects and publications.

About the role - Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant is critical to the smooth running of the organization by providing administrative and operational support to the CEO, Senior Principals, and the Operations Manager, to whom this role reports. This position will focus heavily on scheduling and meeting coordination for the CEO and senior principals. The Executive Assistant also provides logistical support for meetings and workshops.

This position requires strong organizational and communications skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure, contribute to a team-oriented environment, and assist the Operations Manager with the day-to-day operation of the office. The Executive Assistant maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times, especially as they will interact regularly with high-level executives and with other organizations on scheduling matters on behalf of EFI's CEO and Senior Principals.

HEERF III Grant Funding Available

The University of Maryland is encouraging eligible students facing financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for assistance through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). Students who wish to apply must fill out the UMD Student COVID Relief Grant application and provide a statement about how the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in financial hardship.

To complete the application, log in to the financial aid portal. Eligible students may use the funds for expenses such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.

Eligible students who already received the UMD Student COVID Relief Grant based on their 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and who are still experiencing financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may also submit the application for additional emergency COVID relief grant consideration.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at umdfinaid@umd.edu or call 301.314.TERP.

Virtual Resume Review For BSOS Majors

The Feller Center's Career Planning staff in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will be reviewing resumes through email for current undergraduate BSOS majors, throughout the month of July. Submit your resume and receive tips and wording suggestions that will enhance your candidacy for your next opportunity. Open for submission from July 1 - July 30, 2021.

Submit your resume HERE.

Looking for resume tips? The Feller Center has created a new landing page that includes resume examples for BSOS majors, federal resume tips, and a link to the University Career Center's self paced Resume Basics Module. The Feller Center's Career Planning team is also available to meet with current BSOS majors and recent alumni during the summer via Zoom to discuss any career planning topics. Schedule appointments through Careers4Terps.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center Career Planning office at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Fall 2021 Domestic Program Intern, Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is currently looking for a Domestic Program Intern for Fall 2021. This is a full-time, remote position.

The internship starts in September 2021 and will end in December 2021 (the specific dates are somewhat flexible). The intern will assist with a variety of research activities related to the US economy and domestic policy. This may include some research for upcoming reports and economic opinion pieces, as well as generating website content. Other tasks include communications duties such as editing website content and outreach to advocacy organizations and Congress.

Qualifications: 

We are looking for applicants with a general understanding of economics and domestic policy, and an interest in economic justice. Excellent writing and communications skills are required. Previous research and data experience is extremely helpful. The intern will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and should be a self-starter and independent learner. Applicants affected by the issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply. For applicants that need permission to work in the United States, CEPR may be able to sponsor the appropriate visa. Please clearly indicate your requirements in your cover letter.

Compensation: 

CEPR is committed to offering an internship program that allows people from all backgrounds to participate. As such, all CEPR internships are paid and interns are eligible for reimbursement of health insurance plan costs. Interns will receive about $2,475 per month. Up to $268 per month is available for health insurance plan costs.

Closing Date of Position: July 21, 2021 (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time)

For more information and to apply visit: https://cepr.net/jobs/domestic-program-intern-fall/.