Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance

 

The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is now accepting applications for the Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MIEF) summer 2023 cohort. 

The MIEF is an 11-month, cohort-based degree program delivered at the Washington DC campus providing an integrated framework through intensive classroom instruction and interaction.

Recognized as a STEM-designated degree program, the MIEF program prepares you to understand advanced economic theories, master professional quantitative and econometric skills, and assess a wide range of international economics and financial questions.

You will be able to gain a distinct professional advantage with economics expertise, analytical abilities, and the capacity to apply economic analysis to real-world problems. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in international finance, public policy, economic development, or research, the MIEF program provides you with a firm grasp of the theory and tools of international economics and finance.

Students looking to advance their career in international economics and finance can find more information and apply here: https://applygrad.jhu.edu/www/documents/2022V_MIEF.pdf

Applications are due November 1st for early notification and January 7th for regular decision. 

Junior Stanley Surrey Fellowship

The Office of Tax Policy (OTP) is a Departmental Office within the Department of the Treasury. It is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy who reports directly to the Secretary of the Treasury. OTP is composed of around 50 Ph.D. economists and 50 tax attorneys. The economists form the Office of Tax Analysis (OTA). 

OTA provides expert economic analysis of existing and proposed Federal tax policies for the Secretary of the Treasury, the President, the Congress, and the public. OTA advises in the formulation of the Administration’s tax proposals, assesses major Congressional tax proposals, and assists in the implementation of enacted tax legislation. OTA's analyses are provided in various forms, including background papers, position papers, policy memoranda, briefings for policy makers, Congressional testimony, estimates of receipts for the Budget, estimates of revenue and distributional effects of proposed legislation, participation in regulatory guidance projects, and contributions to the negotiation of international tax treaties and agreements. To accomplish its mission, OTA conducts research to develop conceptual frameworks, models, data, methodologies, and empirical results to provide the foundations for its economic analysis of tax policies. OTA economists regularly publish journal articles in top tier academic journals.

Surrey Fellows serve as Financial Economists in OTA, planning and performing a wide range of professional economic research and analysis. Specific duties evolve as Fellows gain experience. In general, Fellows research and assemble facts and prepare economic analyses that relate to the development and review of Federal tax policy. They work closely with Senior Economists to respond to research requested by the Administration and to assist in the research projects being undertaken by Senior Economists. In addition, they use their experience in the office and their own initiative to identify issues and concerns requiring further study and, with supervisory approval, they may plan, conduct, and implement research projects in furtherance of the Office's mission. Several of our past Fellows have presented original and joint research with Senior Economists at conferences.

This position is a two-year appointment that may be extended for an additional two years. The position is full-time, full-year paid at the General Schedule grade 7 or 9, depending on the education and experience of the candidate. U.S. Citizenship and at least 24 hours of credit in economics courses are required.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and an unofficial transcript to OTA_Research_Assistant@treasury.gov.

MSE Program Information Session

Information Session

MEASUREMENT, STATISTICS & EVALUATION (MSE) PROGRAM

Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM) University of Maryland – College Park

Date & Time October 5, 2022, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

RSVP https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwld-msrT8vGNBWgYy7cd36SgQXU85D2LQr
Note: You should enter NA for the fields that do not apply to you when you register. Once you register, the full meeting information will be emailed to you automatically.

Program   (1) Welcome

                      (2) Overview to MSE programs
                      (3) Introduction of faculty and their research/teaching interests
                      (4) Breakout sessions for Q&A with faculty
                      (5) Additional Q&A session with our current MSE students

Measurement, Statistics & Evaluation (MSE) offers programs of study leading to both the master’s (M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees. M.S. students generally take introductory coursework in measurement, applied statistics, and evaluation. Ph.D. students typically complete an analogous foundational program of study, after which they may continue with a multidisciplinary quantitative focus or concentrate primarily on a single discipline.

Most of the educational and social science research (including data science) relies on the expertise of those who develop data collection instruments (such as assessments, questionnaires, and interview protocols), plan research and evaluation studies, develop new models and methods, design sampling frameworks, and collect and analyze data. The MSE programs provide students with advanced skills in these areas. The M.S. program gives individuals the broad range of skills necessary to serve as research associates in academic, government, and business settings. The Ph.D. program qualifies individuals to provide leadership in the conduct of research studies, to serve as applied statisticians, measurement, or evaluation specialists in school systems, industry, and government, and to teach quantitative courses and conduct research at the university level. We are widely recognized as one of the best applied quantitative programs in the country. Our students are exceptional. Our faculty members are respected leaders within their specialties.

For more information visit

https://education.umd.edu/measurement-statistics-evaluation-program

Explore potential career paths and opportunities through Intern for a Day!

The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects UMD students with alumni, parents, and employers for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields. After participating in a mandatory orientation and completing an application, University Career Center staff match you with an employer of interest for a half- or full-day job shadowing experience or a virtual informational interview.

View a sample list of Hosts for BSOS majors.

What do I need to do to participate?

1. Complete the online, self-paced, mandatory orientation process between September 26 and the end of the day on October 9. You can find the link to add the mandatory orientation to your ELMS profile at go.umd.edu/ifad, starting on September 26.
2. Review the list of hosts that are participating to see who you could shadow in-person or host a virtual informational interview with.
3. If you complete the mandatory orientation on ELMS by the end of the day on October 9, you will receive the Intern for a Day Fall 2022 application by the end of the day on October 10 from the IFAD email address (ifad@umd.edu).
4. Complete the brief application by the end of the day on October 16.

Questions? Please visit go.umd.edu/ifad for more information and email ifad@umd.edu with any questions you may have.

Research Fellowship at Stanford Law School

Assist faculty members at Stanford Law School in conducting timely and policy-relevant research in empirical social science, including economists John J. Donohue and Daniel Kessler. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship provides a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future.

Successful applicants will be matched with a specific professor based on background and interests. As full-time Stanford University employees, fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, access to campus athletic and academic facilities, paid vacation time, professional development funds, and the capacity to audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and seminars free of charge.

Job responsibilities will vary by position, but involve all aspects of the research process including:

• Conceptualization of suitable empirical methodologies and models
• Collecting, managing, and structuring quantitative datasets
• Statistical analyses of complex datasets and interpretation of results
• Communication with government officials, industry stakeholders, and research collaborators
• Report writing and manuscript preparation

Job qualifications:

• Experience in a quantitative discipline, such as economics, political science, computer science, statistics, or applied math
• Training in causal inference and/or machine learning methods
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences or another relevant field
• Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual creativity
• Eagerness to take initiative and solve intricate problems
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Exceptional research and analytical writing skills
• Programming experience in R, Python, Stata, SAS, and/or other languages is strongly preferred
• Prior research experience and coursework in the empirical social sciences is preferred, but not required

How to apply:

There will be two rounds of application review. The deadline for the first round is 7:00AM PST on Monday, October 17, 2022. The deadline for the second round will be decided in late October, depending on the needs of the program. Please apply online at law.stanford.edu/research/sls-fellowships/empirical-research-fellowship. 

If you have any additional comments or questions, please see the FAQs on the fellowship website above.

Federal Reserve Summer 2023 Academic Research Internship

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for highly motivated students in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related disciplines to assist research economists with policy-oriented and academic research in a paid internship during the summer of 2023.

We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds, interests, and perspectives. We provide interns with many opportunities to learn in their daily work interactions with economists and RAs, as well as through seminars, lectures, and RA-led study groups. We provide a friendly and academically-oriented environment where interns can learn about academic research careers and the Fed. Interested students can learn more about the Research Department and the RA program online.

Interns will be responsible for literature reviews and writing computer code to analyze time-series and panel data alongside a Research Associate (RA) who mentors them throughout the summer. Interns are invited to give a presentation at the end of their stay on an academic article they studied or the data they helped analyze.

The intern and RA pool supports multiple economists with their academic research on wide-ranging topics including general equilibrium macroeconomic models, time-series econometrics, labor economics, financial economics, contract theory, public and health economics, industrial organization, and regional economics.

Applications close at the end of October. For more information and to apply, please see this link

Are you ready for the University Fall Career & Internship Fair?!

 UMD CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR 

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.  Employers are looking forward to meeting undergraduate and graduate students! Business professional attire is requested. 

 

Review the resources on the Feller Center website to schedule a career planning appointment, find Career Fair prep sessions, or find other tips to help you excel at the Fair as well as the Virtual Career Fair Instructions. 

 

 For more information & register information click below

go.umd.edu/fairseries       

PREPARE TO ATTEND: 

STEPS TO COMPLETE TO ATTEND THE FAIR

1. Register for each day of the Fair that you will attend. 

2. Customize your resume for the Fair and have it reviewed. 

3. Upload your customized resume and upload it to your Fair registration in Careers4Terps. 

4. Review the organizations attending and make a list of the organizations you would like to engage with. You can find a sample of attending employers below but can find the full list here (virtual) and here (in-person).

5. Review these important preparation tips!

Review a sample of the employers seeking to talk with BSOS students:

 Fri, Sept 23 | 11am-4pm (Virtual)| View all employers

• Beghou Consulting

• Berkeley Research Group

• Blackstone

• CNA, Institute for Public Research

• Deloitte

• EAB

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

• Hanover Research

• Masa Israel Journey

• ORISE

• SEO Career

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The National Endowment for Democracy

• U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Food & Drug Administration 

• U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Thurs, Sept 29 | 11am-4pm | View all employers

• Apple

• Avascent

• BASIS.ed Texas

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Bravium Consulting

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• CNA, Institute for Public Research

• Connection

• Epic

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• GEICO

• Institute for Defense Analyses

• JP Morgan Chase

• NASDAQ

• National Security Agency

Fri, Sept 30 | 11am-4pm | View all employers

• Accenture

• Guidehouse

• Ally Behavior Centers

• Amtrak

• CASA

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Charles River Associates

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Kennedy Krieger Institute

• Teach For America

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The Fund for American Studies

• National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

Questions about this event can be directed to Gabe Pickett, Career Outreach Specialist, at gpickett@umd.edu

Attend the Justice & Government Networking Night, Sept. 29

 September 29, 2022 | Drop by any time between 6-8 pm

 Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union 

If you are interested in a career in social services, law enforcement, federal & state government, etc., attend this event to meet 20+ organizations!

Students will have the opportunity to discuss career paths, skills in demand and make new contacts, and even gain internship or job leads! Some organizations will also be sharing internship and full-time job openings. *Undergraduate CCJS Majors are strongly encouraged to attend this event. Open to all majors.

View Organizations Attending

Preparation Tips for Students: 

• Register through Careers4Terps and update your My Profile. 
• Prepare questions and make a powerful first impression with these tips!
• Need help preparing? BSOS majors may schedule an appointment to review your 30-second pitch, resume, etc.
• Business casual attire recommended.

Read more about the event. Questions about what to expect? Contact the Gabe Pickett, Career Outreach Specialist- Feller Center, at gpickett@umd.edu.

Hosted by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning in BSOS, and the University Career Center.

USDA/FAS Diversity Fellowship Program for Undergraduate Student

The Foreign Agricultural Service is recruiting for candidates for the Diversity Fellowship Program. This is a call for applications to begin master's level studies in Fall 2023. 

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Diversity Fellowship Program (FDFP) creates a path for outstanding bachelor’s degree students of any major to pursue careers in the FAS. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in USDA and those with financial need. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in U.S. engagement with the world, the program values candidates representing a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, social, and geographic diversity. Selected students will receive a fully funded master’s degree in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics from the accredited U.S. university of their choice and are matriculated into the FAS upon completion of all requirements. 

Applications are currently being accepted from candidates looking to begin graduate studies in the fall of 2023. The deadline to apply is October 6, 2022. Learn more and apply here: https://fasdiversityfellowship.org/

OMSE is Hiring Tutors

Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) is Hiring Tutors! 

If you are eligible to work in the United States and have an A average in one or more of the courses in demand (ECON201, Calculus, and others), then we invite you to apply. For more information and to apply please see this link. 


Kalshi's College Trading Competition

In September, Kalshi will be holding a trading competition for U.S. college students, where the top traders after 2 weeks will receive interviews at Kalshi, top quant/finance firms, as well as a $1,000 prize (in Kalshi credits).

Kalshi is the first federally regulated exchange for trading on real-world events; backed by Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, Charles Schwab, and other top investors.

Students interested in participating in the competition can sign up with the following link by September 18th: https://kalshi.com/edu.

Federal Reserve Hiring Research Assistants

The Board of Governors and the 12 Federal Reserve Banks throughout the country are currently recruiting upcoming graduates to fill multiple Research Assistant positions that will become available in spring and summer 2023. The positions are full-time, salaried, and offer full benefits, including tuition assistance.

Research Assistants work closely with economists at the top of their fields on a variety of research questions and real-world policy issues while developing a toolkit beneficial for graduate study and future career paths. Research Assistants typically work for two to three years, before going on to competitive graduate programs or pursuing other careers.

 
We seek individuals with strong academic records and excellent written and oral communication skills. Competitive candidates should have intermediate coursework in economics and a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. We also look for prior research experience, demonstrated interest in economics, programming experience, and familiarity with statistical programming packages, such as STATA, MATLAB, and R. Most positions require US citizenship, but some Reserve Banks consider non-U.S. citizen candidates.

Interested students will find general information about our Research Assistant program at www.fedeconjobs.org. This site also directs candidates to specific information and application instructions for each of the Federal Reserve Banks and the Board. Candidates must submit separate applications to each location of interest.

The Federal Reserve System is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize the benefit derived from different perspectives and experiences and we look carefully at candidates’ applications to identify individuals whose perspectives could benefit our work. As such, we especially encourage submissions from individuals of groups traditionally less represented in economics.

Case Interviewing Workshop from Cornerstone Research

 

Cornerstone Presents: An Interactive Case Interview

Sep 20, 2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Van Munching Hall, Room 2511

Register on C4T and fill out their interest form here

Cornerstone Research is a leading economic and financial consulting firm specializing in the analysis of complex economic, financial, accounting, and marketing issues that arise in the context of various kinds of litigation. For example, we may be asked to predict the effect of a merger of two major high-tech firms on prices and innovation, to determine the effect of unfavorable drug test results on the stock price of a leading pharmaceutical company, or to value a patent on smartphone technology that might have been infringed.

Consultants from Cornerstone Research will be holding a presentation on economic consulting, and we will walk through an interactive case interview. By participating in the presentation, you will gain a better understanding of the analytical approach used to solve complex economic and financial problems. You will have the opportunity to solve conceptual puzzles that our consultants face every day and learn about common pitfalls to avoid during case interviews.

Following the case overview, you will have the chance to meet our consultants and follow-up with any questions regarding the case discussed. We will also be available to answer questions about pursuing a career in economic consulting.

We are recruiting for our full-time Analyst role (open to seniors graduating in late 2022 or 2023) and our Summer Analyst program (open to juniors graduating in late 2023 or 2024).

Immediate Internship Opening at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

IEDC has contacted the ECON saying that they are looking for an intern for the fall semester. This is a great opportunity so if you still don't have a fall internship, apply for this remote internship today!

Description

The intern is responsible for conducting research on economic and policy issues that support the team working on foundation and government grants for IEDC, the nation's leading trade organization of local economic developers. 

The intern will work in a wide range of economic development subject matters. Topics include disaster/economic and COVID-19 recovery; equitable economic development; strategic planning; diversity, equity and inclusion and small business and entrepreneurship support. This job relates to economic development in the U.S. principally, not international economic development.

Selected Areas of Responsibility

• Supporting leadership or other practice members with information required for research reports, publications, technical assistance, proposals and other projects;
• Responsible for assembling presentations relevant to current economic development issues for contracts and for general IEDC presentations;
• Performing some program, budget and logistical support as needed and as required of the KMD practice or organization.
• Responsible for writing articles and producing story ideas for newsletters and periodicals as needed. 

Job and Internship Opportunities at D.E. Shaw in NYC (Summer 2023

D.E. Shaw offers a range of roles across their business, including in systematic and discretionary investing, strategy and business development, systems and technology, and generalist roles. You can apply to as many as you’d like, and applications are open and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Learn more and apply on their Careers Webpage

Opportunity for Econ Students - Effective Altruism Club

The world faces so many problems that it can be difficult to know where to start. Effective altruism (EA) offers a framework for comparing different ways to do good and then acting on the most promising of them. Effective altruism is both a research field and a community of people, dedicated to using evidence and reasoning to work out how to help others the most.

In a complex world, economics is an increasingly powerful framework to understand the world. Whether by carefully weighing the potential economic response to a new policy, which could affect millions of lives, or by devising policy solutions to invigorate developing economies, economists have immense potential to do good. We are excited to invite you to Effective Altruism @ UMD's upcoming information session/kickoff meeting on Thursday, September 15th, from 7:30-8:30 PM in the Carver Room 3403 G (3rd floor of STEM Library). We'll talk about the frameworks we use to evaluate effective opportunities, as well as introduce our upcoming weekly discussion group. Pizza (vegan & non vegan options) will be served.

Date: September 15, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Carver Room 3403 G (3rd floor of STEM Library)

RSVP: https://ter.ps/EAinfo

Contact Person: Audrey Rappaport

Contact Email: arappap1@terpmail.umd.edu

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Other ways to get involved with our club include joining our Discord chat: https://discord.gg/FUcZ2FmPp5

Or signing up for our weekly discussion sessions: https://ter.ps/EAintroApp

ECON Mentorship Program Accepting Applications

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 11, 11:59 PM

Learn more and apply here

Are you wondering what you want to do once you graduate? Are you struggling to know which internships to apply to? Do you want to talk with someone who has been in your shoes and wants to support you find your way?

The ECON Mentorship Program was designed to help ECON majors connect with successful alumni to launch their future careers. With all the upheaval in the job market, getting advice from seasoned professionals can help you navigate the internship and job application process and learn more about your options.

There are no GPA requirements for this; all are welcome and we strongly encourage transfer, first generation, those with disabilities, and underrepresented minority students to apply.

 

First Look Fair will be hosted on Thursday, September 8 on McKeldin Mall. You can RSVP to the live event on TerpLink. We will be taking precautions to mitigate crowds at the fair. If you have any questions, please email firstlookfair@umd.edu.

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - Event RSVP

Women in Economics Interest Meeting

 

Webinar: Economic Opportunities at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Come and learn about opportunities for aspiring economic researchers at the San Francisco Fed! The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is now hiring for our two year full time Research Associate program and our summer internship program, both for 2023.

Webinar: Sep 6, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time

This session will cover:

• What to study while in college to prepare
• What to expect in the application and interview process
• What kind of projects our RAs and Interns get to work on
• How our work serves our communities and amplifies our important commitments such as racial equity and economic opportunity for all
• Where people go for Grad School or other opportunities after their time at the SF Fed

Also hear from current Research Associates about their experiences, and ask them questions.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://sanfranciscofed-org.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_J98pMhoDQWWqmvCdUjTQPA

Upcoming Education Abroad Programs: Sustainability & Infrastructure in Greece & Italy

Education Abroad has upcoming Winter and Summer 2023 programs that may be of interest to ECON majors:

• UMD-Spring Break: Greece: Sustainability & Infrastructure (ENCE)
• UMD-Winter: Italy: Sustainability, Infrastructure Condition & Safety (ENCE)

Info sessions:

• Info session I (in person): September 6 @3:00pm in EGL0120 (Engineering Lab Building)
• Info session II (online): September 15 @ 6:00pm via Zoom (Zoom Meeting https://umd.zoom.us/j/95175908853)