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Summer registration is now open! Meet with an ECON Advisor to discuss your options: ter.ps/ECONadvising

BSOS Career Chats: Fannie Mae - March 3rd

 

Date: March 3, 2022

Time: 3-3:30 pm

Register

The Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Academic Advising & Career Planning is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

Noah Murell, ECON ‘11 & ‘17 | Data Science Advisor, Fannie Mae

Noah is currently an Advisor of Data Science in the Single Family Analytics division at Fannie Mae. He is the technical team lead for the Servicing Analytics function of SFA. In his role, he serves as the project initiatives such as: servicer performance modeling, analytics for new workout products, and rep and warrant exposure modeling. He is also a co-lead for the Single Family Analytics Associate Program, which hires, onboards, and trains 20-30 data science associates each year  

Our alumni want to hear from our students!  This looks to be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Read more about the BSOS Chat series. 

Exploring Careers in Economics Conference sponsors by the Federal Reserve

 Date: March 22, 2022

Time: Starting at 1:30 pm

Register

During the event, students across the nation will hear from Federal Reserve staff and research assistants. The event is organized to broaden awareness of careers in economics and to further develop a diverse pool of talent interested in the field.

Exploring Careers in Economics will offer students a chance to learn about and discuss opportunities in economics generally and learn about how to pursue career paths within the Federal Reserve System. 

Employment Opportunities

• Research Assistant Jobs
• Internships
• Economist Jobs
• Federal Reserve Board Careers
• Cooperative Education Program
• Federal Reserve Board LinkedIn
• @Fed_Careers on Twitter

Education Programs

• Fed Ed
• College Fed Challenge

CEPR Position Opening: Outreach and Research Associate

The Center for Economic and Policy Research, a Washington DC Think Tank, seeks a qualified individual who can assist CEPR’s Co-Director with outreach, research and administrative support. This is a full-time position with the possibility of flexible or remote work schedules. Our organization consists of forty staff, including economists, policy experts, communications and other professionals who conduct research on, and help educate the public about, economic and foreign policy.

Job description: Applicants should have excellent writing and editing skills, intellectual curiosity as well as some knowledge of the policy issues that CEPR focuses on, and a passion for economic and social justice. In addition, applicants should be proactive, good at problem solving, have strong interpersonal abilities and be able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications. However, CEPR will consider strong candidates whose experience and capabilities are roughly equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Ability to conduct research projects independently
• Some knowledge of contemporary economic issues
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

Compensation: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The minimum starting salary is $61,546 annually; however, the actual salary can be as much as $100,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

Trying to write your experiences on your resume but not sure where to start? Register for the "Transferable Skills" Sesh!

Are you applying for internships or entry-level positions but feel like you don't have much work experience? Are you having trouble articulating your skills and job responsibilities on your resume?

When faced with internship and job postings, common qualifications listed include:

• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Leadership

These "transferable skills" are all the skills that you take with you from one job to another and are valued by employers. However, it can be challenging to identify your own or articulate those skills on your resume.

During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "Transferable Skills" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you'll learn:

• How transferable skills are viewed by employers
• How to identify your own
• Receive a list of common transferable skills with concrete examples to help you articulate your own

At the end of this interactive session, you will have a better understanding of how to highlight your transferable skills to potential employers as you search for your next position.

The event will take place on March 1st from 12 - 1 PM in Tydings 2118.

RSVP TODAY

Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

Questions? Contact Crystal Marte, Career Advisor, at bsoscareers@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

Unsure of what career path you want to pursue? Attend the "FOCUS2" Career Skills Sesh!

Unsure where you’re heading with choosing a major or career options post-graduation? Wondering how you can locate a position that relates to your interests?

In this session, FOCUS2, a self-assessment tool offered by the University Career Center, will be used to identify your natural strengths.

During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "FOCUS2" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you will:

• Review your FOCUS2 results and examine how your results relate to career path options Identify your key interests and strengths
• Develop a plan to explore/learn more about career paths of interest

Before the session:

• Create a Free Account for FOCUS2:
• Login to your Careers4Terps account.
• Once on the Careers4Terps homepage, click on "Resources" on the left navigation bar. Then look for the section labeled "Online Resources" and click on Focus 2.
• Once on the Focus 2 website, click "Register" and follow the instructions to register.
• Fill out the registration information in its entirety. The access code is goterps.
• Create and answer the security questions when prompted.
• Complete the Assessments:
• Complete the 3 subsections under Self Assessment (Work Interest, Values, and Personality)

The event will take place on March 1st from 3 - 4 PM in Tydings 2118.

RSVP TODAY

Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

Questions? Contact Program Coordinator, Hardeep Singh Chowdhary at hchowdha@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

Boston-Area Summer Internship with the Federal Reserve

 

Learn more and apply

As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts. The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: diversity, equity and inclusion, innovation, integrity, and leadership.

The Operations Intern will support the Department of Applied Fintech Research and Project Hamilton.  This department was created with the goal of informing policymakers by building a hypothetical platform that’s fast, resilient, secure, and private enough to support a U.S.-backed central bank digital currency. Concurrent with our work with MIT, the Boston Fed is looking at available public and private technology options, as well. The candidate will provide operational support to the Applied Fintech Research Division of the Boston Fed.  

Principal Accountabilities:

Interface with internal stakeholders throughout the Federal Reserve System to facilitate the success of Project Hamilton engineering and research efforts including:

1. Collaborate across internal stakeholders, including Legal, Audit, Finance, and Procurement, to identify and address risks and challenges.

2. Keep current on key updates related to the Federal Reserve system and digital currencies.

3. Design process improvements to help the team work efficiently and effectively.

4. Build reports to communicate to senior management.

Other Accountabilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, preferably in a relevant field such as business, economics, finance, law, or communications. The team is looking for: 

• Excellent project management capabilities.
• Sophisticated user of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative; strong team player.

Desirable qualifications:

• Working knowledge of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, or central bank digital currencies.
• Strong grasp of the fundamentals of money, banking, payments, finance and related concepts.
• Ability to balance longer-term objectives and shorter-term deliverables efficiently, successfully, and on time.
• Understanding of technology development, coding, and big data.

Thinking about Grad school?

Are you thinking about graduate school at University of Maryland? If so, the Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion's YouTube channel has tutorials on:

• Application Fee Waivers
• Eligibility for BTAA FreeApp Waivers
• GRE: Optional vs. Required
• Funding Opportunities
• Application Checklist and Timeline
• Requesting Letters of Recommendation
• Tips for Writing Winning Personal Statements
• and much more!

Attend the National Association for Business Economics' 38th Annual Conference in DC

The Early-Bird deadline for the 38th Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference is less than one week away, March 20-22 at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC! Register by Wednesday, February 23 to save up to $150!
Looking to attend virtually? Virtual registration will open next week. Stay tuned for more details! Please note that virtual attendees will have access to plenary sessions only.

Inflation and Monetary Policy in Focus at Conference
This year's conference will focus in on inflation and monetary policy in a number of sessions with prominent speakers, including:

• A View from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic
• Monetary Policy and Inflation with Morgan Stanley Global Chief Economist Seth Carpenter and Nobel Laureate and New York Times Columnist Paul Krugman
• Managing the Fed's Balance Sheet: Beyond the Taper with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Head of Short Rates Sales and Trading Laura Chepucavage
• A View from the Federal Reserve with Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell

View full agenda | Register here

Early-Bird Registration*
NABE Member: $495
U.S. Government Agency Employee: $545
Non-Member: $645 (includes one-year membership)
NABE Student Member**: $75
Student Non-Member**: $105 (includes one-year membership)

*Early-Bird deadline is Wednesday, February 23.
**Must be a full-time student and can only be working part-time.

Please note: Virtual registration options will be available at a later date.
Student Registration Here

Job Announcement: Entry-level Economist at the Maryland Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland. The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown.

The categories of regulated public service companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas and electric utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses); railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service companies.

The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and common carrier service.

The Job:

The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a PSC Regulatory Economist in the Energy Analysis and Planning Division. Regulatory Economists perform economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony, conduct policy analyses, and undertake projects and studies for the Commission's consideration. Regulatory Economists are expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Maryland's electric utility sectors, including financial and economic principles, regulatory and industry practices, business operations, legal environment, and customer behavior.

Learn more and apply. Application deadline is March 2, 2022.

Summer Language Institute

 

For more information:

globalprofessionals.umd.edu

umdsi@umd.edu

301-405-8959

Call for Applications: New Langenberg Legacy Fellowship

The University System of Maryland (USM) Langenberg Legacy Program invites applicants for the inaugural class of Langenberg Legacy Fellows ($1,500 project stipend award). Students who are motivated to improve the world we live in through local, justice-oriented action are encouraged to apply. Each institution with USM is invited to nominate one Langenberg Legacy Fellow and by completing an application you will be entered into the selection process of College Park undergraduate and graduate student applicants at the University of Maryland. Learn more and apply at stamp.umd.edu/legacyfellow2022.

Deadline to apply: February 28

ECON Job and Internship Posts on Careers4Terps

Check out Careers4Terps for exciting ECON job and internship opportunities like the ones listed below:

Job:
Capital Markets Analyst, Freddic Mac McLean, VA - 3/5

Internships:
Assistant USG Business Transformation, DAI Bethesda, MD - 3/14
2023 Strategy and Management Consulting Intern, RSM Charlestown, MA

Attend the BSOS Alumni Board's panel to hear from powerful women in law!

During women's history month, join the University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Alumni Board for a panel presentation featuring five of our female alums who have gone on to careers in law. With diverse careers and career paths, the panelists are ready to dish on how internships, clerkships, and learning experiences (good and bad) have led them to their current positions, sometimes after a winding road.

Whether you're an alum, a current law student, or just interested in law school, join us!

Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

The panelists include:

• Ilana Cohen ('00, PSYC; J.D., '03, University of Baltimore)
• Jessica Markham ('02, GVPT); J.D., '05, University of Miami)
• Shaba Nassar ('10, ECON/FIN); J.D., '13, Georgetown University)
• Emily Rachlin ('03, PSYC/CRIM; J.D., '06, University of Maryland Carey School of Law)
• The Honorable Margaret Schweitzer (’80, CRIM; J.D., ’83, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

REGISTER TODAY

REMINDER: Career Fair Prep for ECON Students - Drop-In Hours this Thursday

Feb. 17, 2 - 4 p.m. | Tydings 2118

Attending the UMD Career & Internship Fair? Stop by the Feller Center, Tydings 2118, with your resume and/or questions for a short meeting with the Feller Center Staff. Read more about the Fair or how to prepare. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

DSAC Student-Faculty Mixer

The BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council is hosting a student-faculty mixer. The mixer will be held on February 17th at 4:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom Lounge in STAMP.  

Spots are limited so be sure to RSVP.

Spring Career & Internship Fair

UMD CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

Feb 23 & 24 | 11 am - 4 pm | Stamp Student Union

Feb 25 | 11 am - 4 pm | Virtual RSVP via Careers4Terps

BSOS MAJORS: VIEW EMPLOYERS ATTENDING

The annual Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the University Career Center, provides UMD students and alumni with an opportunity to meet with employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. This fair will take place over 3 days, 2 of which will be in STAMP Student Union, with the last day taking place online via Careers4Terps.

Not sure how to prepare for the career fair? Check out the resources below provided by the Feller Center.

• Tips for preparing for the Fair
• Business professional attire is requested.
• Need help preparing? Review these options
• Career Fair Prep for ECON Majors

Career Fair Prep Drop-In Hours @ the Feller Center- Tydings 2118

• Career Fair Prep for ECON Majors: Feb. 17, 2 - 4 pm
• Career Fair Prep for BSOS Majors: Feb. 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm
• Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu

Spring Career & Internship Fair

DAY 1: Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022 | 11 AM - 4:00 PM | In Person
DAY 2: Thursday, Feb 24, 2022 | 11 AM - 4:00 PM | In Person
DAY 3: Friday, Feb 25, 2022 | 11 AM - 4:00 PM | Virtual

RSVP Here

International Economic Policy Analysis Summer Internship at the US Department of the Treasury

 

The Office of Investment, Energy, and Infrastructure (IEI) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury leads Treasury's work on private sector investment in energy and infrastructure to support climate-aligned, sustainable growth; resilience; and energy security. IEI oversees the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), represents the United States in the G20 Infrastructure Working Group and the Global Infrastructure Hub, and leads the launch and implementation of bilateral and multilateral engagements on sustainable infrastructure finance/coal transition. IEI works to engage key partners to help overcome political, financial, and technical barriers to transitioning away from coal, and is collaborating with other donors and financiers to develop financing tools and assistance to decommission coal plants, increase renewable investment, and support affected coal communities. IEI also serves as Treasury lead for Build Back Better World (B3W), a global infrastructure initiative launched alongside G7 partners that aims to deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure in low and middle-income countries.


Duties:

The successful candidate(s) will help the office by performing economic and policy analysis to assist Treasury officials in the development of U.S. international economic policy in energy and infrastructure investment. Specific tasks will include:


Collecting, analyzing, and presenting information and economic data in support of policy priorities;
Assisting with preparing reports and memos for senior Treasury officials;
Conducting background research on relevant economic and policy issues;
Attending and reporting on official meetings in and outside of government;
Coordinating with other Treasury offices; and
Assisting with preparing Treasury officials for meetings with international counterparts.

Application:

Candidates should first apply to the following online posting, noting interest in the Office of International Affairs no later than March 11, 2022:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/636901000


Candidates should concurrently submit their resume and a short policy-oriented writing sample (1-3 pages) to Alex Jeffers (Alexander.Jeffers@treasury.gov). Please contact Alex Jeffers via email with any additional questions.


The summer 2022 internship will take place between May 2 – September 2, 2022. Interns are expected to work on a part time basis (15-20 hours a week, with flexibility depending on coursework schedule). Remote and in-person work are both possible, depending on where the successful candidate is located. The internship is unpaid.

Requirements:

Candidates should have a solid understanding of international economics, finance, and development policy, as well as an interest in promoting clean energy and infrastructure. Candidates should also have strong quantitative, research, writing, organizational, spreadsheet, and communication skills; the ability to meet tight deadlines; talent in constructing well-reasoned arguments and extracting key data/information from large documents; and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team. This position is unpaid and open to U.S. citizens only. Applicants must be current students.

What students will learn:

This internship will provide candidates the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the formation of public policy. Students will research and track relevant policy developments. Students will learn how to draft memos and prepare briefing materials, as well as how to make a point succinctly to busy senior officials. Students will also have an opportunity to attend and report on relevant financial and economic seminars and conferences around Washington DC.

Opportunities at CBO for Assistant Analyst

The Congressional Budget Office, a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic, policy, and budgetary analysis to the Congress, is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions. Specific duties vary by division, but most include research assistance, statistical analysis, database management, literature review, and quality assurance. 

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree by June 2022.
• A strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field with economics coursework.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills, perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress.
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language—such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, R, or SAS—is preferred for some positions.)

This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school in economics, public policy, or a related field. The position is only for those who have or are completing a bachelor’s degree; it is not for those who have or are completing a master’s degree.

Deadline Extended: Expanding Diversity in Economics, A UChicago Summer Institute

The Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) is a University of Chicago program hosted by BFI designed to identify and support talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds interested in the study of economics. The EDE Summer Institute will continue accepting EDE applications on a rolling basis until Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:59 pm Central Time.

All decisions will still be announced on March 18, 2022.

Learn More About the Program

Note: EDE is designed for undergraduate students who are early in their college career (e.g., freshman or sophomore) and is fully funded.

ECON Departmental Scholarships Available!

 

The Economics Department is pleased to announce the availability of several undergraduate scholarships recognizing academic excellence for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. They are:

The Kenneth L. Bupp Scholarship
The Rupa Duttagupta Fellowship
The Melanie E. (Lee) Easley Memorial Scholarship
The Honorable Idamae Garrtott Memorial Scholarship
The Moskowitz Family Scholarship
The Peggy Rae and John Sapienza Scholarship
The Mark C. Sullivan Economics Scholarship
The Mark D. and Tracye C. Turner Scholarship in Economics

Detailed information including scholarship descriptions, eligibility requirements, and application instructions can be found at www.go.umd.edu/econscholarships.

Application Deadline is Sunday, March 13, 2022

Scholarship for Students Applying to Law School

 

The Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Jay G. Cohen, a prominent Baltimore attorney and proud Terp husband and father. This fund was established to reduce the barriers to law school admission for UMD undergraduate students who have both financial need and demonstrated success at the University of Maryland, and who have a strong interest in pursuing a career as an attorney. In particular, this fund will provide students with resources to pay for part (or all) of an LSAT preparation course, and/or for additional expenses incidental to the law school admissions process (e.g. application fees, transportation for visits, etc.).

All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply, although preference is given to students in their junior year. For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/cohenscholar. Applications must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu and Greg J. Shaffer, Esq., Associate Director, Pre-Law Advising, gshaffer@umd.edu.

Spring 2022 Intern for a Day

Mark Your Calendar!!

Intern for a Day's Mandatory Orientation Opens on Monday, February 14!

Deadline to complete orientation to have access to the application: Sunday, February 27 at 11:59pm.

The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects UMD students with 200+ alumni, parents, and employers for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields.

Students must complete the online orientation in order to have access to the application.

More Details

New Requirement for University Email Communication

Effective February 16, 2022, every student will receive university email communications at their university-provided (TERPmail) email account. Additionally, emails sent to ECON Advising and other university offices must be sent from students' TERPmail account.

 
For details, read this announcement from the Division of Information Technology.

Are you a Senior or a Recent Graduate Passionate about a Career in Law? Register for the DOJ's Recruiting Event!

Department of Justice, Antitrust Division Diversity Committee Paralegal Recruiting Event

Friday, February 15th • 3 - 4:30 p.m. ET | Virtual

The Antitrust Division Diversity Committee invites recent graduates and the Class of 2022 to a panel discussion about criminal, civil, and policy focused job opportunities in law and public service. Come with questions about the Antitrust Division, public service careers, career development, transitioning from college to work, and simply being successful in a dynamic workplace where employee diversity is celebrated and supported.

To learn about the mission and work of the Antitrust Division, please visit their website.

The panelists include:

• Stephanie Raney - Trial Attorney New York Field Office
• Anna Bieganowska - Paralegal Specialist Procurement Collusion Strike Force Washington Criminal 1 Section
• Maria (Maribel) Fernandez - Paralegal Specialist Chicago Field Office
• Jorge Penado - Paralegal Specialist Technology and Digital Platforms Section Washington, DC Office (HQ)
• Shriya Verma - Paralegal Specialist San Francisco Field Office

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Questions?
For any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at ATR.Diversity-Outreach@USDOJ.GOV. Please submit requests no later than three business days before the event.

Job Opening: Economist, US FDA

Apply HERE

Description
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) regulates the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products. Our goal is to reduce the harm from all regulated tobacco products across the entire population, including: reducing the number of people who start to use tobacco products, encouraging more people to stop using these products, and reducing the adverse health impact for those who continue to use these products. CTP's actions have significant public health and consumer protection impact and are among the most important issues faced by the Agency in its long and distinguished history.

This Recent Graduate Economist position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of the Center Director (OCD) located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The Recent Graduate Program is a program that provides employment opportunities for recent graduates and individuals who obtained certificates from qualified educational institutions or programs. The program enables individuals to explore Federal civil service employment at the beginning of their careers; and engages them at the onset of their work lives, before their career path is fully established. The program duration is one year.

Applications are open for the UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year certificate program combines a fall 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!


The first wave deadline for applications is February 27. You can find the online application here. For more information, visit our Fellows websites: https://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/.

RA Position in Economics Department

Professor Ginger Jin from the economics department is looking for two undergraduate research assistants for a research project about online reviews. The main task is annotating the content of online reviews and helping the Professor improve review analysis. The work is expected to take 3-6 weeks on a part time basis. Except for occasional group meetings, each RA can do the work at a flexible time and independently. More considerations will be given to students that are responsible, detail oriented, fluent in English, comfortable with data, and with some research experience in excel. Interested parties please email the Professor directly at ginger@umd.edu with the most updated resume.

Application deadline Monday, February 14th. 

Student Academic Resources for a Successful Semester

Now that you are back, and the Spring semester is in full swing, we want to remind all students of the Academic Resources available on campus.

Academic Achievement Program (AAP)
2204 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-4736
www.aap.umd.edu
AAP Tutoring
Virtual Study Buddy Sign UP

Accessibility & Disability Service (ADS)
0106 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7682
www.counseling.umd.edu/ads

Counseling Service
1101 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7651
www.counseling.umd.edu
Coping, Time Management, Academic Success Workshops
Tips for procrastination

Division of Information Technology (DIT)
1221 McKeldin Library
301-405-1500
www.helpdesk.eumd.edu

LGBT Equity Center
2218 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-8720
www.lgbt.umd.edu

Math Department Tutoring
0301 Mathematics Building
301-405-5047
www-math.umd.edu/undergraduate/resources

Math Success Program
2101 Annapolis Hall
301-314-6284
www.resnet.umd.edu/programs/math_success
Math Success Zoom Sessions

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)
1101 Hornbake Library, South Wing
301-405-5616
www.omse.umd.edu
OMSE tutoring-offered as virtual service

Oral Communication Center (OCC)
2121 Skinner Building
301-105-3137
https://umdocc.wixsite.com/blog

Resources for Undocumented Students
3100 Adele H. STAMP Student Union
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-8503
https://stamp.umd.edu/engagement/immigrant_undocumented_student_life

University Health Center
301-314-8180
www.health.umd.edu

The Writing Center
1205 Tawes Hall
301-405-3785
www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter

Questions? Contact an ECON Advisor.

FDIC Information Session - Tuesday 2/15

FDIC Information Session

Tuesday, February 15, 4 - 5pm 

Virtual Event, RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps

Want to know more about the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation? Come join representatives from the FDIC and UMD alums on Tuesday, February 15th. This virtual session will get a chance to learn about the FDIC from UMD, learn about internships and entry-level opportunities as well as receive Federal Resume tips!

Questions? Please contact Gabe Pickett at gpickett@umd.edu

Apply for access to Kaplan LSAT Prep Courses

Just starting to think about the LSAT?

The UMD Pre-Law Advising Office has a limited number of Kaplan LSAT prep courses to give to students who need help accessing LSAT prep. They have Self-Paced courses to offer free of charge (normally $799), and Live Online courses for $200 (normally $1,200).

Apply Today
Application deadline is midnight on February 14, 2022. Must be applying to Law School in Fall 2022.


Please keep in mind we have a limited number of each. Decisions will be emailed to all who apply by the end of business February 18, 2022. Questions? Contact nkern@umd.edu in the UMD Pre-Law Advising Office.

Interested in Data Science? Consider Applying for The Master of Science in Applied Political Analytics (APAN) Program!

The Applied Political Analytics (APAN) offers promising students an opportunity to earn a MS degree in the high-demand data science industry. Graduates of the APAN program will be well-suited and prepared well above average for data-oriented political careers in the private sector, research organizations, NGO’s, and government agencies of all levels.

Currently enrolled UMD students with junior standing can apply for the APAN combined 4+1 program. On this track, admitted students will complete 150 credit hours total -- 114 credits at the undergraduate level and 36 at the graduate level. Nine graduate credits (3 courses) taken during the senior year (4th year) will double-count for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. There is no additional cost for these three graduate courses, as they are covered by existing undergraduate tuition.

Opportunity Insights Job Posting - Data Analyst

Data Analyst (12-month contract term) Job

Overview
We are hiring a full-time Data Analyst on a 12-month contract to work with our research group, Opportunity Insights. Our team’s mission is to develop scalable policy solutions that will empower families throughout the United States to rise out of poverty and achieve better life outcomes. We pursue this mission primarily by conducting rigorous, scientific research that harnesses the power of “big data” using an interdisciplinary approach.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, our team has developed the real-time Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker which combines anonymized data from leading private companies to provide a rapid picture of indicators such as employment rates, consumer spending, and job postings across counties, industries, and income groups. Results from this project are being actively used by the media and policymakers to address the economic downturn and recovery from COVID-19, and have appeared in the New York Times, Vox, NPR, Reuters, and other media outlets.

Scholarships for Pell Grant Recipients to Study Abroad Virtually and In Person!

Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen with international interests? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000! In the last 5 1/2 years, 151 UMD students have won Gilman Scholarships, winning a total of $524,050!

The deadline to apply for virtual or in-person programs that begin between May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023, is March 1, 2022.

To be added to our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this brief survey.

GILMAN VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS WITH EDUCATION ABROAD

The National Scholarships Office and the Office of Education Abroad imagine that you may have many questions about the Gilman scholarship and the application process. Please join us to learn about these topics and ask any questions you may have.

Choose a link below to register.

Wednesday, 2/2 at 11:00 am

Wednesday, 2/2 at 4:00 pm (includes live transcription)

Friday, 2/4 at 10:00am

Friday 2/4 at 12:00 pm

Monday, 2/7 at 12:00 pm

If you are not able to make any of these sessions, please email us at gilman@umd.edu.

DEADLINE: March 1, 2022

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be:

• a U.S. citizen
• a Pell Grant recipient
• an undergraduate (includes all schools/majors)

Do You Have a Parent in the Military and Want to Study Abroad? Apply for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship!

Receive $5,000 if you're a child dependent of an active duty military member and receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to go abroad on an in-person or virtual program.

This application cycle encompasses in-person and virtual programs during the following terms:

• Summer 2022
• Fall 2022
• Academic Year 2022-2023
• Spring 2023 programs or internships.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Get a Jumpstart on Career Planning and Attend a Skills Sesh!

The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is excited to announced our "Career Skills Sesh" Series** this Spring. This series is designed to give students a jumpstart on basic career development topics and equip them with practical skills!

Our first sesh will take place in-person from 12 - 1 PM on February 15th and will cover Resumes.

Attend to:

• Learn what employers are really looking for on your resume
• Gain strategies and guidance on how to effectively format and tailor your resume
• Update your resume with the in-demand skills employers are seekingPlease bring your draft resume with you to make edits during the session. Students are highly encouraged to bring or ask their questions throughout the session.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Upcoming sessions include:

• Transferable Skills | March 1 | 12 PM - 1 PM | RSVP
• Career Exploration thru Self-Assessment | March 1 | 3 PM - 4 PM | RSVP
• LinkedIn Essentials | March 15 | 12 PM - 1 PM | RSVP

Questions? Contact Crystal Marte, Career Advisor, at bsoscareers@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

BSOS Career Chat: NCIS

Tuesday, February 16 • 3:30 - 4pm | | Virtual Event, RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps


The Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Academic Advising & Career Planning is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

Katherine Shields, CCJS '99 | Special Agent, NCIS
Special Agent Shields is currently a Division Chief in the Criminal Investigations
Directorate. In this capacity she coordinates the agency’s Systematic Planning,

Accountability, and Resourcing through Collaboration (SPARC) initiative, a data-driven decision making methodology designed to create agency-wide ownership over the quality of NCIS investigations and operations. She is responsible for program planning and direction, cross-disciplinary collaboration, data gathering and analysis, communications and presentation, and after action reporting in direct support of the NCIS Executive leadership team and all NCIS Field Offices.

Our alumni want to hear from our students! This looks to be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Read more about the BSOS Chat series.

Questions? Please contact Gabe Pickett at gpickett@umd.edu

Federal Employers Pop Up Shop, Feb 2, 3:30-5:00 pm

 

Date: February 2, 2022

Time: 3:30-5:00 pm

Register in Careers4Terps

Interested in working  for the federal government? Looking for information on agencies that want to hire ECON majors? Want to learn how to apply for federal jobs?

Then join the Department of Economics Spring Employer Pop-Up shop! Four federal agencies will be joining us, as well as Gabe Pickett from the University Career Center and BSOS Feller Center to talk about resources to support you in your applications.

Attending Employers:

• FDIC
• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• International Trade Administration
• US Department of the Treasury

Counseling Center Spring Programs

The Counseling Center will continue to hold our Wellness Workshop series for students throughout the Spring semester!

As a reminder, the Wellness Workshop series provides students with virtual skill-based workshops on 16 different topics rotating throughout each month. Students can attend as many of these drop-in workshops as they would like. No prior contact with the Counseling Center is necessary.

Learn more: counseling.umd.edu/workshops/ 

Students do not need to be struggling to benefit from these workshops! For example, our Dealing with Disappointment, Managing Imposter Syndrome, Conquer Procrastination Now, and Effective Communication Skills workshops (just to name a few) address common life experiences for college students.

On-Campus Research Opportunities for BSOS Students this Spring

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program is a database of on-campus research opportunities for undergraduates. It is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities and to help faculty members find research assistants.

Check out the list of research opportunities** we've highlighted specifically for BSOS students on this Google Sheet. The departments include:

• African American Studies
• Anthropology
• Geographical Sciences
• Economics
• Government & Politics
• Hearing and Speech Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Psychology

Not sure how to get started?

Take time to review the guidance provided by the Feller Center and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research as you begin searching for MSR opportunities, and before you contact faculty to apply for a posted opportunity.

Ready to apply?

Reach out to the researcher using the contact email listed on the project you wish to join. Introduce yourself (briefly), explain why you want to join that particular project, and attach copies of a resume and unofficial transcript to the e-mail.

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES

**Please note that this may not be an exhaustive list of BSOS research opportunities available at the University of Maryland. Almost all professors engage in research, and individual departments' websites will provide a more comprehensive list.