Clark Construction Networking Event

Clark Construction Networking Reception

Monday, December 8, 4-6pm

The Hall CP, 4656 Hotel Dr, College Park, MD 20742 (behind The Hotel)

RSVP by noon on Friday, December 5.

Do you have an interest in construction?  Seniors from ANY MAJOR are welcome!  You will have the opportunity to network with current Clark employees and fellow students who have accepted positions with the company.

Regardless of your major, there's a place for you in construciton. See how your passion translates into a dynamic career.

If you’re entrepreneurial…
You’ll love the challenge. You will run multi-million dollar projects like your own small business, making critical decisions on budget, schedule, and team leadership.

• Business Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• Economics

If you’re a great communicator…
You’ll be the vital link. You will manage client expectations, coordinate with trade contractors, and build the strong team relationships essential for a project’s success.

• Communications
• Marketing
• Liberal Arts
• History
• Psychology

If you’re a problem-solver…
You’ll orchestrate complex solutions every day. Construction is a puzzle: a combination of logistics, resources, and people that demand critical thinking to see the big picture and anticipate challenges.

• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Business Management

If you’re passionate about sustainability…
You’ll strengthen communities for generations to come. You’ll have the opportunity to work on everything from wastewater projects that provide clean water to energy-efficient buildings that define a greener future.

• Sustainability
• Environmental Science
• Civil Engineering
• Architecture

If you’re a numbers person...
You’ll make it all possible. You will manage complex budgets, conduct risk analysis, and ensure the financial health of a project.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Data Analytics

If you love technology…
You’ll step into the future with virtual design and construction (VDC). You will use 3D models, drone mapping, and virtual reality to build the entire project digitally, to ensure project certainty.

• Computer Science
• Graphic Design
• Game Design
• Information Systems

JCT Economics Research Assistant

Economics Research Assistant

The Joint Committee on Taxation is seeking to hire an economics research assistant. The primary responsibility of the position involves assisting staff economists in performing research, constructing data sets, and enhancing statistical models used to create revenue estimates for Congress. The economics research assistant will gain substantial experience and mentoring while working alongside economists across a variety of policy-relevant issues, making the position ideal for those intending to later apply for graduate education in economics, statistics, or public policy. Given the Joint Committee’s structure and nonpartisan role in the tax legislative process, the position requires collaboration, integrity, and perseverance.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, computer science, statistics, or related quantitative fields completed by June 2026, and proficiency in one or more of the following statistical software languages: Stata, Matlab, SAS, R, Python, or SQL. Preference will be given to individuals interested in starting in July 2026 or earlier and committing to two or more years in the position. Eligible candidates must meet citizenship requirements for employment in the Federal government (generally, be U.S. citizens or have legal residency that permits timely completion of the citizenship process).

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2025

To apply, please submit a cover letter, your academic transcript or an unofficial copy, and resume via email to Ms. Taylor Rose at Taylor.Rose@jct.gov.

SMMD Lab Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

The Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets is excited to share a new academic opportunity with students across campus, and we would greatly appreciate your help in distributing it. We are launching the Social Media and Market Dynamics (SMMD) Lab for Spring 2026-- an interdisciplinary research lab focused on understanding how social-media narratives influence financial markets, investor behavior, and large-scale economic trends.

Today’s markets are shaped by viral narratives across Reddit, X, TikTok, and other platforms. Events like the GameStop short squeeze and the rise of meme stocks highlight how online communities can drive real financial outcomes. The SMMD Lab, launched in collaboration with the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), will study these phenomena and their impact on volatility, collective action, and information disorder.

About the SMMD Lab Internship
This 3-credit internship provides hands-on experience analyzing real-world social-media data and its financial implications. Students will develop skills in:

• data analytics

• narrative and trend forecasting

• market-sentiment analysis

• the role of AI and emerging technologies in shaping online narratives

The internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in research.

Where Students Can Apply: 
Students can apply using the QR code on the attached flyer. Or follow this link: Social Media Market and Dynamics Lab

Questions can be directed to our Student Programs Coordinator, Kristen Erdman, at kerdman@umd.edu (please reference SMMD Lab Internship).

PWBM Data Analyst Position Accepting Applications

Data Analyst 

Institution: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania


Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) is seeking to hire one or more Data Analysts with a deep interest in economic research and public policy to assist with research on topics such as tax reform, education, immigration, entitlements reform, and the federal budget. Job responsibilities include assisting with research and model development, compiling and maintaining databases, performing statistical analyses, writing research reports, and providing research-related technical programming support.


Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. A thorough understanding of economics and public policy, ability to use statistical and programming tools, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions. The ideal candidate is interested in spending two years with us before heading to graduate school.


Apply for this position at:

https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/3440-Market-Street/Data-Analyst--Penn-Wharton-Budget-Model_JR00099644-1?q=Penn%20Wharton%20Budget%20Model

Applicants should include the following in their resume: overall GPA, GPA by field(s), a partial list of advanced courses taken in related disciplines listed above, and any computer skills, including coding languages.


More about PWBM:

The Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) is a research-based initiative that provides accurate and transparent economic analysis of public policy using innovative micro- and macroeconomic modeling. PWBM is non-partisan and does not make policy recommendations. Its work is widely cited and has been influential in many key recent policy discussions, including tax reform, immigration, trade and tariffs, US debt and deficits, social security, health care and entitlement reform, education finance, and infrastructure. For more information visit: https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/

Undergraduate Research Opportunities for UMD Students Under the MPower Initiative

UM Scholars is a mentored educational program that connects students from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) to faculty mentors at the opposite campus to work on research projects designed to expand students’ knowledge and enlighten students about career choices. The structured, 10-week program taps into the complementary strengths of UMB and UMCP.

Launched in 2012 as one of the first joint initiatives of MPower, the program engages students from a wide range of disciplines. Opportunities include research placements for UMCP STEM-focused undergraduates to work with UMB’s top medical school faculty and offers assignments for undergraduates to work with researchers at UMB’s schools of nursing, pharmacy, and social work.


Applications open in December, but the projects are already listed on the MPower website. If you are interested in research, start preparing now!


Contact Adrianne M. Arthur at aarthur@umaryland.edu with questions.

From Passion to Action: Teach For America Ignite

Want to make a real impact while building leadership skills during college? Teach For America Ignite is a paid, virtual opportunity for undergrads of all majors to work alongside K–12 students in under-resourced communities—helping them build confidence and momentum in school while you grow as a leader and accelerate your own growth.

Join us to create change and inspire future generations. Apply by November 19th to become an Ignite fellow and discover the impact you can make!

If you would like to learn more, join our TFA Ignite Information Session.

Interested instead in paid, full-time post-grad opportunities? Check out our 2026 TFA corps.

Upcoming EAM Events: Class Registration Workshop and Elections

Class Registration Workshop

EAM’s next meeting this semester will be a class registration workshop. This workshop will be a great way to plan out your future semesters with advice from upperclassmen. In this event we will go over what classes are recommended for certain paths such as PhD’s, law school, and finance. This event is open to everyone and will be on Thursday, November 6th from 7-8pm in Tydings 1118.

EAM Elections

EAM will be holding elections on November 18th at 6pm in Tydings 1108.

Elections information:

• Anyone is welcome to vote and run for a position as long as they have been to at least 1 EAM meeting (including The College Fed Challenge or any other event) this semester. 

• You are allowed to run for up to two positions, although we don’t know how many positions you can accept at this time. 

• Please fill out this google form to indicate your want to run for a position. 

• During elections everyone running will give a short speech and then we will vote on the positions. 

• You need to fill out the google form to be eligible to run. 

• If you are interested in a position not listed, please put it in the other category. 

• We will contact everyone who has filled out the form with more information.

Google forms link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7pmDm9FZCsvuv9Y6l0i-mMjqNAiQh7k9jg2Qfs2eHHu1xrg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109500927677032752313 

Neil Moskowitz Economic Lecture

We are pleased to be hosting the fifth Neil Moskowitz Economics Lecture. This lecture series brings high profile academic and policy-making economists to campus to talk about what economic research can tell us about the contemporary challenges facing countries and societies across the globe.  The lecture series is named in honor of Neil Moskowitz, a UMD Economics alumnus who continues to support our department and college in many important ways.  All faculty, staff, students and alumni are welcome.

The fifth lecture will be given by Rachel Glennerster, President of the Center for Global Development.

The title of their talk is "Innovations for LMICs and in How We Do Aid."

The lecture will be held 3:30-5pm on Thursday, November 13 in Francis Scott Key Hall 0106.

At a time when aid budgets are under increasing pressure globally, the need to make every dollar count has never been more important. Rachel Glennerster – President of the Center for Global Development and former Chief Economist at the UK FCDO – will explore how radical simplification can help deliver more impact. By concentrating efforts and focusing on doing one thing on a larger scale, programs can reduce costs, improve delivery, and reach more people effectively. Her insights offer valuable lessons for Norwegian development cooperation, helping programs achieve more with the resources available.

Study Abroad: UMD-Mexico International Economic Policy in Action

 

Immerse yourself in Mexico City’s dynamic culture and policy environment and gain a global understanding of how international economic policy works in practice in this 3 credit course. Students will participate in expert talks at major policy institutions like the central bank, the finance ministry, private financial institutions, and universities in Mexico City to learn first-hand about trade and macroeconomic policy and their effects on institutions and entrepreneurship. In this program, you will also participate in a variety of cultural activities and visits to archeological sites, such as the pyramids at Teotihuacan and a Mexican cooking class. The course will include a series of mandatory pre-departure short modules (online) and 2-3 pre-trip orientation sessions (in person and online).

Eligibility

• UMD and non-UMD freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply.
  
• You must be in good academic and judicial standing and you must not have any registration blocks to participate in this program. 
• The minimum GPA for this program is 2.5
• Students are expected to have completed ECON200 and ECON201 with a minimum grade of C- achieved to participate in this program.

If you are interested in this program but do not meet the eligibility requirements, reach out to the program director (listed below) to discuss your interest in the program.

Contacts

Martina Copelman is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Economics. Her research and teaching focus on international and monetary economics with emphasis on financial crises and consumer behavior. At UMD she teaches intermediate macroeconomics, international finance, money and banking, and economic development of Latin America. She has taught at UMD since 2014 and at ITAM in Mexico City from 1999-2013. Having lived and taught in Mexico City for 17 years, she calls Mexico her second home. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, she has lived in Mexico and Spain and has ample knowledge of economic policy making in emerging markets.

Stefania Scandizzo is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Economics. She has been teaching at UMD since 2011 and her courses include Principles of Microeconomics, International Trade, Development Economics and Career Preparation for Economics Majors. Originally from Italy, she spent nine years in Venezuela working as an economist at CAF, a Latin American development bank, where she focused on issues of international trade in the region.

For more information: go.umd.edu/mexico-econ

Applications open November 10th.

"Why Graduate School" Virtual Information Sessions

Why Graduate School?
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.


To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.

Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)
Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00pm
Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30pm

Topics covered during the sessions
Benefits of earning a graduate degree
Tips on selecting a graduate school
Cutting the cost of graduate tuition

Click here to sign up!

Paid Training Program in Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. Learn more and apply on our website!


The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Natalie Woodland, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2023, brought together a coalition of more than 100 beekeepers and farmers that helped create a new policy to reduce pesticide use in Colorado.


We’re accepting the top 20 candidates for our 2026-2027 program. Graduates will join our more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, apply today!


Not a graduating senior? Add your name to our list to receive updates about Green Corps including summer internships and jobs in the environmental and broader social change field!


Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2026 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. (Green Corps also offers a short-term program beginning in January and August 2026.) Candidates must be willing to relocate. Please contact Renee Wellman at renee@greencorps.org with additional questions.

Pre-doc in the Macro-Financial Division of the Research Department at the IMF

The Macro-Financial Division of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund conducts research on macroeconomic and financial issues critical to the Fund including macro-financial linkages, financial flows, financial systems, monetary policy, macroprudential policies, financial inclusion, climate finance, fintech and digital money. The division is looking for a full-time pre-doctoral research assistant who could start after graduation. The contract will be for one year with the expectation to extend it for a second year, conditional on performance.


The selected candidate should have at least an undergraduate in economics with a strong GPA. S/he should have some prior academic research experience and demonstrate excellent data management skills (significant programming experience in standard econometric software such as Stata, R, Python, etc., familiarity with computer systems, and the ability to handle large databases) and a good understanding of basic macroeconomics and finance. The RA should already have or be able to quickly develop the ability to work with the various sources of financial information and data used in the IMF, such as Worldscope, Datastream, Orbis, Fitch Connect, and Bloomberg.


Past candidates selected for this position have gone on to pursue graduate programs in prestigious universities in the U.S. including MIT, Stanford, Chicago, Brown, NYU, Georgetown, and Tufts. The IMF offers G4 visa status to all non-U.S. citizens as well as very generous remuneration and benefits.


If interested in the position, please send your CV and transcript as soon as possible to resmfexternal@imf.org, the latest by November 15th. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Also, it is mandatory that two references send us a letter of recommendation to the same email and by the same date. Recommenders should be able to assess candidates’ ability to assist with empirical analysis in economics, finance, or related quantitative sciences. All applicants will be expected to complete a STATA task within a few days after their application.

 

2026 Orientation Advisor Applications Now Open!

We are excited to share that the 2026 Orientation Advisor application is now open! To learn more, see details about upcoming information sessions, and apply visit our website: orientation.umd.edu/apply. 

The application will close on November 3rd. 

Pilot Test a Public Speaking App Developed by the Snider Consulting Group

The Snider Consulting Group is developing SpeechPundit, a public speaking app designed to help students prepare for interviews and presentations. We are looking for students to test the app and share feedback to improve the user experience.


Why Participate:

* Quick - Less than 10 minutes of your time
* Free access to the app
* A chance to add web/app testing experience to your resume
* Entry into a $50 gift card to Amazon raffle!


Testing begins in the next two weeks! sign up here: SpeechPundit Interest Form

Exploring a Career in Finance

Join EAM to explore a career in finance with Brady Bassford the Regional Director for Prudential Advisors. Learn how Brady leads their team to support clients, specializing in high-net work individuals through personal investment, insurance, taxes, and charitble giving. Brady is the host of the Advisor's District podcast where they discuss how financial planners grow their professional identity.


Event: Exploring a Career in Finance
When: 5:30 PM, Thursday, October 16
Where: Tydings 0102
Speaker: Brady Bassford, Regional Director for Prudential Advisors
Overview: Explore how a career in finance involves navigating personal investment, insurance, taxes, charitable contributions, and much more.

BSOS DSAC Textbook Recycling Interest Form

The BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is seeking input from undergraduates regarding a college wide textbook recycling initiative. This program would help alleviate financial burden by  allowing students to borrow textbooks that are required for their classes for free.

Please fill out this google form to help DSAC determine interest in such a program.

BSOS Ambassador Applications Open

Do you want to represent your school while gaining valuable leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills?

Apply to be a BSOS Ambassador!

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers students an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two elective credits. This experience will teach you skills that will ultimately make you more marketable to employers and graduate programs. Additionally, being a BSOS Ambassador provides excellent leadership, public speaking, and teaching experience, as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators, and prospective students.

The required seminar course meets once a week, in-person on Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 pm. Students are required to complete three service events (1.5-3 hours each) over the course of the semester.

Applications for spring 2026 are open now through October 31.

U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Affairs Junior Fellowship

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Affairs (IA) seeks outstanding recent college graduates to help advance IA’s mission to support U.S. economic prosperity by strengthening the external environment for U.S. growth, preventing and mitigating global financial instability, and managing key global challenges.


About the Program:

The Junior Fellowship program is a highly selective, fixed two-year program for new college graduates to work shaping international economic policy for the United States in Treasury’s Office of International Affairs. Throughout the Fellowship, junior fellows perform a variety of tasks that include developing policy proposals and conducting research and analysis on pressing international economic and financial developments. Fellows also support bilateral and multilateral meetings for senior Treasury officials engaging counterparts at the IMF, World Bank, G7, and G20 – to name a few. Junior fellows often participate in such meetings and may have opportunities to travel abroad. The program exposes fellows to multiple policy issues and provides opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills including in writing, research, oral briefing, and economic policy and statecraft.

Junior fellows will be placed in either a regional or functional office. Regional offices oversee Treasury’s engagement with counterpart finance ministries and treasuries across the world. Functional offices oversee Treasury’s engagement with international financial institutions and structure broader Treasury policy on issues ranging from trade, to export credits, to foreign exchange.

Junior fellows are usually hired at the GS-9 level and receive standard Treasury benefits.

Fall 2025 Sustainability Internship Scholarships

Sustainability Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Application Closes: Friday, October 31, 2025

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help offset expenses associated with an unpaid internship. Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.

The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

A secured unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency supervised by a professional in the field is required.

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Scholarship Application can be found here.

 

BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award, which supports BSOS undergraduate students who need financial assistance topurchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students.


Complete the very short application before October 10, 2025 at 5 pm. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.
Read more and apply

 

UMD CCJS Graduate Programs Information Session

Students can learn about the MA and PhD programs in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) at a special in-person event on campus. 

• Date: October 16th 
• Time: 5pm
• Location: Samuel J Lefrak Hall, Room 2205

**A virtual session is available October 17th at 3pm. 

Find more information about this event, including the link to RSVP here: https://ccjs.umd.edu/event/ccjs-graduate-programs-person-and-virtual-information-sessions. 

Internship Opportunity at the Bureau of Economics

Deadline: October 15, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now soliciting interest for unpaid, part-time Interns in the Bureau of Economics starting in January 2026. This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors with coursework in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science.


Duties

In this role, you will gain real-world experience by working alongside PhD economists to protect consumers and promote competition in the US economy. Interns work with economists to support FTC matters, including:
- providing economic and statistical analysis in support of antitrust investigations, consumer protection cases, and rulemaking;
- conducting academic research and developing reports on the functioning of markets in the economy.


The ideal candidate for this position has

- A strong interest in and intuition for applied microeconomics;
- Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, and/or data science such as Stata, R, or Python;
- Excitement about conducting data analysis on a wide range of datasets in support of consumer protection and competition missions of the FTC;
- Interest and aptitude in working with PhD economists on economics research projects that serve the mission of the FTC; and
- A desire to grow and build on skills in data analysis and microeconomics.


Position details

All recruitment is for positions starting January 2026 for a position overlapping with the academic term, through to the beginning of Summer 2026.
The job location will be on site at the FTC Headquarters Building in Washington DC.
Candidates should plan to be on-site part-time at the FTC during the duration of the internship. The specific schedule can be arranged upon hiring.


How to apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to econ_interns@ftc.gov
The deadline for applications is 10/15/2025.
In the event of a government shutdown we will review applications as soon as we can upon return to office.


Tips for the application

Cover letter: A strong cover letter will include the following:

- A discussion of your interest in economics and the FTC.
- Details on your experience with statistics, econometrics, and programming, including through coursework, class projects, employment, or any other experience.
- Details about your interest and experience with economic research, including any noteworthy projects, employment, or oral presentations.
- Details about your interest and experience in public policy, including in any topics related to antitrust or consumer protection, though these are not required.
- Any other relevant experience or interest.

Richmond Fed RA and Summer Intern Positions Open

The Richmond Fed has just opened applications for research assistants (RAs) and summer interns in the Richmond Fed research department:


RAs:We have several openings in Richmond, VA, for candidates graduating by the start date of June 2026, and one for candidates graduating by the start date of January 2026 or earlier if available. Apply here: Richmond Fed RA – Richmond based
We have one opening in Washington, DC, working with Census data, for candidates graduating by the start date of June 2026. Apply here: Richmond Fed RA – DC based
Interested candidates should apply by October 31st to be considered for the first round of interviews. This is a full-time, two-year position to work alongside our economists supporting both policy and academic work. We have placed recent RAs in top Econ PhD programs.


Summer interns: Apply here: Summer 2026 Academic Research Internship Interested candidates should apply by early October to be considered for the first round of interviews. This is a 10 week, full-time, paid internship for undergrads going into their junior or senior year. Interns will be doing research alongside RAs and economists. This is a great way to get early exposure to academics, and successful interns may be offered RA positions once they graduate.

Summer Internship and Full Time Opportunities: Walmart Economics

Walmart Economics is hiring juniors for Summer 2026 Internships and seniors for Full Time Roles! We recommend applying by 9/28 at 11:59PM CST! Applications without transcripts will not be considered.

Click to Apply for the Internship
Click to Apply for the Full Time Role

About the Role: 

Walmart Economics applies data science, behavioral economics, and experimentation to problems across the company – leveraging Walmart’s vast data to understand causal impacts and influence business strategy. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in PhD programs or looking for a chance to apply economic theory, data science, and quantitative skills to big data sets and real business problems.

Locations:
Bentonville, AR
Hoboken, NJ (internship only)

Click here to register for our Info Session on 9/24 at 5pm CST. Can't make it? All registered guests will receive a recording. More questions? Email us at EconomicsRecruiting@walmart.com

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students:

 Empowering first-generation college students with the tools to take control of their financial future. This interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond.

Build smart money habits—join the workshop and thrive financially! 

Tuesday, Sept. 23rd

ESJ 1215 

5 p.m.

Registration is not required, but seats fill up quickly!

For more information: lwhitak5@umd.edu

Hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator, Thrive Center for Essential Needs, Dean of Students Office, VPSA

UMD Undergraduate Climate Finance Project Award Competition Academic Year 2025-2026

 

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Department (AOSC) in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and the Finance Department in the Robert H. Smith School of Business announce the fifth year of a competition intended to stimulate collaboration among undergraduate students to address the challenges of climate change. This competition recognizes the growing importance of effective partnerships in solving these major climate-related problems.  Students from all majors are welcome! To be eligible, teams must be composed of two to four current UMCP undergraduate students, with the condition that at least one team member be an AOSC major and at least one team member be a Smith School of Business Finance major. A third or fourth team member may be a major in any department.  If you want to participate but don’t know students in other departments, we will help you join a team. Just add your information to the form below.

The teams will present the results of their projects to a group of faculty and students near the end of the Spring semester (Date TBD), who will determine the winners. The awards will be $2000 for each member of the 1st place team, $1500 for each member of the 2nd place team, and $1000 for each member of the 3rd place team.  Members of non-placing teams will each receive $500.

For more information, including sample projects and a schedule of events, go here.

Job opportunity at the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now accepting applications for Statisticians in the Bureau of Economics. I wanted to reach out to let you know about this great opportunity for seniors and Masters students with coursework in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science. Below, we provide some application information for any of your students that might be interested in the position.


Duties

In this role, you will gain real-world experience by working alongside PhD economists to protect consumers and promote competition in the US economy. Statisticians work with economists to support FTC matters, including:

- providing economic and statistical analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigations.
- conducting academic research and developing reports on the functioning of markets in the economy

We strongly recommend that you visit our website to learn more information about the experience of a Statistician at the FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-economics/careers-ftc-bureau-economics/statistician-recruiting


Available Positions

- Statistician GS7

The ideal candidate for this position has:

· A strong interest in and intuition for applied microeconomics;
· Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, and/or data science such as Stata, R, or Python;
· Excitement about conducting data analysis on a wide range of datasets in support of consumer protection and competition missions of the FTC;
· Interest and aptitude in working with PhD economists on economics research projects that serve the mission of the FTC; and
· A desire to grow and build on skills in data analysis and microeconomics.

- Statistician GS9

The ideal candidate for this position has:

· A strong interest in and aptitude for applied microeconomics, data analysis, and computer programming;
· Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, data science, and/or computer science such as Stata, R, Python, SQL, or C++;
· Excitement about analyzing terabyte size datasets to support competition and consumer protection policy and law enforcement;
· Experience conducting statistical, econometric, or data analysis tasks such as regression analysis, model evaluation, machine learning, or Natural Language Processing.

Position length

Note, all recruitment is for positions starting as late as Summer 2026 in Washington, DC for a term position of one year with renewal for up to four years.

How to apply

· All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS:https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845835200
· The deadline for applications is 9/25/2025.


Tips for the application

- Resume: We advise candidates to use the resume builder within USAJOBS.

- Cover letter: A strong cover letter will include the following:

· A discussion of your interest in economics and the FTC.
· Details on your experience with statistics, econometrics, and programming, including through coursework, class projects, employment, or any other experience.
· Details about your interest and experience with economic research, including any noteworthy projects, employment, or oral presentations.
· Details about your interest and experience in public policy, including in any topics related to antitrust or consumer protection, though these are not required.
· Any other relevant experience or interest.

- Self-Assessment

· The application includes self-assessment questions relating to the skills in the job posting.
· These responses will be reviewed by HR to determine if the candidate is qualified for the position. Candidates should be honest in their responses about their knowledge of a subject but not modest. When the candidates are rating themselves, they should consider their knowledge on a subject relative to the entire population (not just their classmates or peers).

Stanford Law School Empirical Research Fellowship

Assist Stanford Law School faculty, including economists Dr. John J. Donohue and Dr. Alison D. Morantz, in conducting policy-relevant empirical social science research. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship pro- vides a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future.


Over the past 5 years, research fellows have matriculated in PhD programs at: Harvard (Economics), Berkeley, (Economics), Columbia (Economics), Harvard (Sociology), Harvard (Health Policy), MIT (Economics), Northwestern (Economics), UC San Diego (Economics), University of Chicago (Economics), Cambridge (Economics), University of Pennsylvania (Economics), University of Pennsylvania (Finance). In the past 5 years, fellows have also matriculated in law school at Stanford Law School, Yale Law School, and Cornell Law School.


Participation in this fellowship opportunity allows you to take and audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and seminars free of charge. In addition, incumbents in this fellowship will be eligible to take one course per quarter, not to exceed a maximum of 5 units (for which departments will pay a discounted fee), with approval from your faculty supervisor.

Participate in an Alternative Break

Alternative Breaks (AB) are week-long service-learning immersion experiences during the University's spring break that address social issues in local and national communities. Registration for student participants is open now through November 2, 2025! Visit their website for more information and click the image below to register!

Analysis Group Internship and Full-time Career Opportunities

Applications for the 2026 Analyst & Summer Analyst Intern positions are now open. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript(s) through Analysis Group’s website. More information on how to apply can be found here.


Application Information & Deadlines: 

Analyst Full Time Opportunities for 2026 – Analyst (Generalist) 

Application deadline: September 14, 2025

- This opportunity is open to Winter 2025 or Spring 2026 graduates (students should be seniors or in year 2 of a master’s program at time of application). 

- Our application requires a 3.3 GPA, resume, updated transcript(s), and cover letter. 

  Summer Analyst Opportunities for 2026 – Summer Analyst (Generalist) 

Application deadline: October 5th, 2025

- This opportunity is open to Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduates (students should be juniors at time of application or between year 1 and 2 of a master’s program). 

- AG will be holding our annual 10-week summer internship program, starting in June 2026.
- Our application requires a 3.3 GPA, resume, updated transcript(s), and a cover letter.


To learn more about economic consulting and the various career opportunities that AG has to offer, we welcome you to attend one of our upcoming virtual or in-person events. Attendees of our events will learn about our firm, culture, practice areas, offices, application process, and more. While these sessions are predominantly geared towards seniors seeking 2026 full time opportunities and juniors seeking 2026 summer internships, we invite students of all class years to join, network with our teams, and learn more about AG. See below for additional information.

September 10, 2025 | 6:00–6:45 p.m. ET

Analyst Panel Discussion: Join us for a panel discussion with AG consultants to learn more about the analyst experience at the firm. We will discuss both full-time and internship opportunities in economic consulting, and how analysts and interns contribute, learn, and grow at AG.
Register

October 22, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET

Information Session: Join us for an information session to learn more about full-time and internship opportunities at Analysis Group. We will discuss how you can contribute, learn, and grow at AG.
Register

Please visit our website to see a listing of additional events we plan to attend.

Landing a Consulting Job Workshop Hosted by EAM

 

Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept 17, 7:00 PM

Location: TYD 2111

Thinking about a career in consulting? Then you need to attend this workshop! Learn how to ace the case interview and the different types of consulting firms out there. Alumni Rishabh Chatterjee and Alex Mechikson will answer your questions and help you prepare.

Scan the QR code above to submit your questions before the event.

Contact EAM President Julia Devine at jcdevine@terpmail.umd.edu with your questions.

New Winter 2026 Education Abroad Class: "A Green Giant? Environmentalism and Technology in Germany, Today and Yesterday."

Explore the history and future of green technologies in Munich! This three credit study-abroad course will focus on Germany’s role as an economic and technological powerhouse and its claim to be a global environmental leader from the 1930s to the 2020s. Topics include the roles of scientists and engineers during and after the Nazi dictatorship, the complicity of big business in the Holocaust, and the rise of environmentalism and of green technology in recent decades. Munich is an ideal site to study these issues. We will work with curators at the Deutsches Museum, the world’s largest museum for the history of science and technology, tour the Dachau concentration camp memorial site, and visit the BMW factory.
 
The deadline to sign up is 9/30. You can earn credit for one of these three-credit courses: HIST252, ECON258G, ENES269Z, GERS262, CPSP279G, and PHPE308Q. This course also counts as an elective for the Sustainability minor, as an elective for the STEP minor, and as a practicum for the STS Scholars program under the ENES designation. Scholarships are available.
 
To learn more, visit the Fall 2025 Study Abroad Fair in the Stamp Grand Ballroom on  Wednesday, 9/10, from 2pm-5pm, or an information session on Wednesday, 9/17, at 5 p.m. in 2120 F. S. Key Hall. You can reach the program leader, Dr. Thomas Zeller, at tzeller@umd.edu. Details are also at go.umd.edu/germany-HIST

ECON Career Fair Attendee Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems has internship position!

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems is currently hiring for a Summer Investment Associate Intern. The Maryland State Retirement Agency (the “Agency”) is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (the “System”). The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 205,000 active members and more than 175,000 retirees and beneficiaries.
The Investment Division of the Maryland State Retirement Agency seeks two bright, highly motivated individuals to join our Investment Associate Internship Program. Each Intern will have a hands-on opportunity to apply what has been learned in the classroom to a real world, large-scale investment operation. The interns will be assigned special projects, learn how to utilize financial software, and work with experts who are responsible for investing the plan assets of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, totaling approximately $73 Billion as of June 30, 2025.

The Interns, like our Investment Team, must maintain a positive team management approach and be both results driven and creative problem solvers who work together to assist the team in managing our global multi-asset portfolio.

The Investment Division is committed to providing professional work experience that will give the Investment Associate Interns a complete understanding of the institutional investment process and to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces both analytical and innovative thinkers. Interns will have the opportunity to work on special projects in one or more areas including Public Equity, Fixed Income, Real Estate, Private Equity, Compliance, and Accounting and Operations.


Application Due Date: 10/17/2025 11:59:00 PM
Learn more and apply

BSOS Suit Yourself Student Award- priority deadline Sept. 12

 BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award, which supports BSOS undergraduate students who need financial assistance to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. 

Complete the very short application before 12 pm on September 12, 2025. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply

Full-Time Opportunities at the Penta Group

Penta Group is the world's first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm headquartered in Washington D.C.. We focus on helping organizations better engage with the most important stakeholders in their business ecosystem. Students majoring in Economics have been an excellent fit for our organization over the years, and we wanted to spread the word about our full-time Associate & Analyst openings with start dates in Spring, Summer, or Fall of 2026.


The link to our application portal is here and it will close on Friday, September 19th, at 11:59 pm ET.


Additionally, we will be holding a virtual information session for interested students in the next few weeks. Applicants who are interested can sign up here to receive further information about the date & time of the session once it is confirmed.

On-site Info Session with Edgeworth Economics

Edgeworth Economics, an economic consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. will be hosting their third annual Open House recruiting event this fall for students graduating with their bachelor’s or master’s degrees between now and June 2026.



We would love for students from the University of Maryland to join us! Please feel free to share this information with your students and encourage them to RSVP using the link, or they may reach out to Kamaren Kelton directly with any questions at kkelton@edgewortheconomics.com.



Event Details
📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
📍 Edgeworth Economics Office, 1111 19th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036



Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with current consultants, tour our office, and learn more about careers in economic consulting at Edgeworth. Light refreshments will be provided.

Get Consulting Experience with on-campus Snider Consulting Group!

Snider Consulting Group is currently searching for a new cohort of leaders to invite to the team. Students of all majors with five or more semesters until graduation are eligible to apply. 

SCG is currently partnered with EY. As a part of the onboarding process, new analysts will engage in numerous faculty and EY-led workshops to enhance their consulting expertise and work on benchmarking analysis for the remainder of the semester. After establishing a foundation of management consulting knowledge and understanding SCG's inner operations, new members join the ranks as consultants and tackle client projects in the upcoming term.

Applications open September 3rd and close on September 12th! Feel free to reach out to us at scgumd@gmail.com and check out our website (https://sniderconsultinggroup.com/) for more information and to apply!

Announcing Fall 2025 Do Good Institute Opportunities

I want to share several upcoming opportunities from the Do Good Institute. Some of these programs have deadlines approaching in the next few weeks (September 14 is the first deadline for several programs), so I encourage you to take a look!

The Do Good Institute (dogood.umd.edu) offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this fall:

Experiential Programs | Deadline: September 14

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.

• Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week developmental program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.

• Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams currently in the implementation stage of their work. Apply now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Funding Opportunities

• Mini-Grants: Receive $500 in funding to support your social impact on or off campus. Mini-Grants are available for individuals and teams with student-led, student-run proposals engaging in fundraising, service, advocacy, entrepreneurship, research or other activities to Do Good. Apply now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/minigrants.

• Do Good Campus Fund: The Do Good Campus Fund supports the substantial efforts happening across University of Maryland, aimed at reimagining learning and serving humanity both inside and outside the classroom. The Provost and the Do Good Institute will award up to $320,000 this academic year to faculty, staff and student groups for projects to commence in summer or fall 2026. Application opens on September 15 until November 3 at go.umd.edu/dogoodcampusfund.

Opportunities to Learn More

• Information Sessions: New to UMD? Heard of Do Good Institute but don’t know what we do? Join one of our in-person or virtual information sessions to learn about the Do Good Institute, what we offer, and how you can get involved. Learn about our immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences available to help you make a difference while at UMD. Sign up at go.umd.edu/newtodgi.

Even more opportunities will open in the spring, including the social impact competition, Do Good Challenge (January 12) and the social impact sector internship program, Impact Interns (January 12). To learn more about the Do Good Institute and its program, check out their digital brochure (go.umd.edu/digitalbrochure) and stay up to date on program deadlines, follow the Institute on Instagram (@DoGoodatUMD) or sign up for their newsletter, Do Good Now (go.umd.edu/dgnnews). #dogoodumd