MS in Applied Economics, UMD - Information Session

 

LinkedIn Event:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7001022324338532352/

Zoom Meeting Registration:
https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldeqprjIrGtLe8hWEcLI2IUmAgcOMbMcw

MS Pgm website homepage:
https://masters.econ.umd.edu/

EDSP311 - Peer Mentor Training and Certification (for TerpsEXCEED Program)

SERVICE/LEARNING OPPORTUNITY (with Gen Ed Credit)

EDSP311, Spring 2023, TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM

Are you interested in becoming a mentor in a special program for students with intellectual disabilities? TerpEXCEED is an inclusive campus program hosted by the University of Maryland.

You can become a certified peer mentor while participating in TerpsEXCEED activities by signing up for EDSP311 Peer Mentor Training and Certification. You will be supporting members of our campus community who have intellectual disabilities while earning DSSP and DVUP General Education credit for this service learning course. All majors are welcome.

Questions: Meredith Gramlich (mgramlic@umd.edu)

Paid Spring 2023 Research and Communications Internships with Korea Economic Institute of America

Position description

KEI is currently seeking graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students with a clear interest in the U.S.-Korea bilateral issues for its Spring 2023 intern class. This is a great opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding and gain practical experience in the major policies concerning the economic, political, and security aspects of U.S.-Korea relations. Interns also participate in various activities and events held at KEI, including policy research and writing, data collection and analysis, and event planning.

KEI is looking to hire 2 Research interns and 1 Communications intern in Spring 2023. Please indicate which position you're applying for.

The part-time internship will run for a minimum of 4 months. While KEI tries to accommodate interns’ academic commitments, interns are required to work 28 hours per week. Interns will be working a hybrid schedule from KEI’s Washington, DC office. This position pays $16.10 per hour.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Under the supervision of staff members, conduct qualitative and quantitative research on political, economic, and security issues related to the Korean peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations

• Draft a bi-monthly newsletter covering the important domestic and international trends in South Korea

• Contribute to KEI’s The Peninsula blog; there will also be opportunities for interns to co-author with KEI staff on external platforms

• Track daily news relevant to the Korean peninsula

• Attend and draft reports on conferences and seminars

• Provide administrative and event support

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with various multimedia projects, including the identification of appropriate images and video clips

• Help draft collateral for KEI's public-facing social media platforms, including graphic and video materials

• Participate in discussions to shape the direction of the organization's public-facing multimedia products

• Assist with collecting data for inclusion in KEI's measurements of its performance in traditional media and social media

• Contribute to drafting segments of KEI's newsletter

CJARS is Hiring a Pre-Doc

The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) supports policy-relevant criminal justice research by providing high-quality educational and training experience to our growing team. We are seeking applications for a full-time Pre-doctoral Research Assistant to join our diverse community of researchers.

This position is posted as a term-limited regular staff position at the University of Michigan but is planned, within the framework of our team of rotating scientific experts-in-development, to serve as a Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant with particular focus on data science and statistics, with applications to economics and criminal justice research.  Within this framework, the successful candidate will help us build the next-generation criminal justice data infrastructure that will support evidence-based criminal justice policy-making and administration. The CJARS project is administered through a partnership between the Population Studies Center in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Joining the CJARS team will help you build skills in data management, data analysis, coding, research, and knowledge of the criminal justice system which will prepare you for continued graduate education or a career in research.

The ideal candidate will join CJARS in the summer of 2023.

For more information and to apply go here.

Secretariat Economists Recruiting Senior Econ Students

Secretariat Economists (SE), a leading economic consulting firm, has open Associate positions for both immediate and Summer 2023 starts in its Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA offices. The Associate position is a two year position with opportunities for advancement to Senior Associate after the two year position.

SE Associates have the opportunity to work directly with Ph.D. economists from top universities on a variety of high-profile cases concerning antitrust litigation, mergers and acquisitions, government regulation of the private sector, general commercial litigation and employment work. Recent firm projects include examining the antitrust implications of the vertical integration of health insurers and healthcare providers, determining potential competitive effects of mergers between utility companies, evaluating class certification issues in consumer goods litigation, assessing damages in contract disputes, designing an incentive structure to promote use of renewable energy sources, designing a bidding strategy for participation in an electromagnetic spectrum auction, and assessing the importance of copyright industries (music, motion pictures, publishing, software, etc.) to the U.S. economy. Associates gain broad industry exposure and marketable skills in case management, data analysis, and research through responsibilities such as those detailed below:

Case Management

• Act as a lead Associate on one to five cases at a time

• Manage teams of Associates

• Organize case research and data analysis

• Work closely with economists on a regular basis

Data Analysis

• Work with complex databases and raw client data in Stata, R, SAS, and other programs

• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS for graphical and statistical analysis

• Analyze industry participants and characteristics affecting market competition

• Calculate cost and damages estimates

Research

• Consult with clients and private sources to obtain necessary data

• Investigate industries and companies using online and government resources

• Review litigation and case documents

Prospective candidates must possess a strong academic record, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, the ability to work effectively in teams, and experience with data analysis and/or case management work in a professional setting. Experience with Microsoft Excel and one or more data analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, R, or Python) is required. SE Associates typically go on to pursue graduate degrees in economics, law, and business at leading universities or continue careers in business analytics and consulting.

In order to apply, please specify your preferred start date and office location in your cover letter and submit your resume, cover letter and transcript through SE’s Career Page here. Any question should be directed to:

Mr. Richard Tyler Simmons

Recruiting Coordinator

Secretariat Economists

Washington, DC 20037

rsimmons@secretariat-intl.com

Open Research Assistant Role at CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office of Research (OR) is currently hiring Research Assistants. The OR Research Assistant Program is a fellowship program that was developed for graduating undergraduates (May/June 2023 graduates may apply) and recent graduates (including December 2022 graduates) who are interested in spending two to four years in the Office of Research working alongside Ph.D. researchers (which include economists, research psychologists, and behavioral science researchers) on substantial and rigorous data-oriented policy projects. 

The position is located in Washington, DC with telework eligibility. Ideally, the candidates’ time with our office would prepare them for future graduate programs such as Ph.D. programs in economics and finance, Master of Public Policy, and other graduate fields. Successful candidates will have:

• A proven track record of academic excellence in one or more of the following areas: economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or decision making and cognitive research
• Experience in R, SAS, or Stata programming is also key
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. 

For more information and to apply, please see the job posting here.

The CFPB will also be hosting three information sessions about the Research Fellowship Program at CFPB. The links with dates and times are:

• November 10, 2022, 3:00 p.m. EST:
• https://cfpbgov.webex.com/cfpbgov/j.php?MTID=m329cdf8dc3a503ac90b49ce6d531482f 
• November 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m. EST: 
• https://cfpbgov.webex.com/cfpbgov/j.php?MTID=m0591e41685eadb285f105b313c07b0b2

Please note that the deadline to apply is November 18, 2022. It is encouraged to apply early, since there may be an application cap. 

Summer Internships with USDA APHIS

Internship season is here and USDA APHIS has 50+ opportunities available for students to apply! Some of the available positions include:

• Economist
• Environmental Protection
• Public Affairs
• Legal
• Risk Management
• HR
• And More!

Click here to see the list of openings!

Deadline to apply is Monday, November 7th!

Click here to see some of USDA tips for applying to internships
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Navigating Your Federal Career: Expo for Students, Interns and Recent Grads

Join the Partnership for Public Service for an event open to students, interns, and recent grads of all academic backgrounds as well as university faculty and staff. This is an opportunity to learn about the wide range of federal jobs and internships and get practical tips on how to launch a career in federal government. Dr. Anthony Fauci will provide opening remarks about the importance and impact of public service.

Date
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022

Schedule

• 5:30 p.m. ET: Food and networking with federal agencies
• 6:45 p.m. ET: Opening remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D.
• 7:00 p.m. ET: Discussion sessions, covering topics including:
• Feds Under 30
• Mythbusting Federal Human Resources
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access at Federal Agencies
• Benefits of Federal Service

Location
Partnership Office
600 14th Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005

RSVP here

https://ourpublicservice.org/event/navigating-your-federal-career-expo-for-students-interns-and-recent-grads/

U.S. Department of State Summer 2023 Paid Student Internship Program

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for their 2023 Internship Program. The internship is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at the Department offices around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive learning experiences in a foreign affairs environment. 

Tasks:
Generally, interns may: participate in meetings with senior-level U.S. Government or foreign government officials; draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policymakers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives; support events, including international and/or multilateral meetings and conferences; engage directly with U.S. audiences in helping to explain the work of the Department of State or foreign audiences in helping to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.

To qualify you must: 

• Be a United States citizen at the time of application.
• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be in good academic standing with at least a 3.2 GPA or higher. 
• Be pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree and returning to your academic program upon completion of your internship. 
• Be a college junior, senior, or graduate student with at least 60 credit hours earned at time of application—you are considered a college junior if you will be starting your junior year immediately following the completion of your internship.  
• Be participating in an accredited academic institution on at least a part-time basis at the time of application for the internship. The individual may qualify as a "student" even if the individual has a break in classes, as long as the break is no longer than five months at the time the individual begins the internship.
• Be able to work Full-Time during the 10-week internship, in-person either in Washington D.C. or your assigned overseas post.

To read more about the application process, visit the Intern section of their careers website for more information, and to learn about the selection process and which office may be right for you.

Visit USAJOBS to view the announcement and apply. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 7, 2022.