BSOS Experience Funds Applications Still Open

Do you have an unpaid internship, research opportunity, or have a professional conference coming up you would like to attend? If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an experiential learning opportunity, apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. 

Apply by February 7, 2025 for best consideration. Applications will be accepted after that day pending available funds.

BSOS Experience Fund Applications are Still Open for Spring 2024

 Apply today for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

 **Funds are still available for ECON majors for Spring 2024**

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to:

• travel/transportation expense
• professional attire
• software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience.
• conference fees
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)

This year there are three awards specifically for ECON majors:

• The Gary L. Rozier Professional Experience Fellowships for Economics Majors
• The Peggy Rae and John Sapienza Scholarship Fund
• The Robert R. Satterfield Economics Student Opportunities Endowed Funds

If you are an ECON student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, we encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

Click here to apply

*Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the experience funds or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Real Talk: Being Queer & Your Career

                                

the UMD Community for a panel event and networking opportunity as we go beyond the surface of what it means to be an LGBTQ+ professional.

Panelists will engage in discussion around their experiences being out at work, including conversations around the benefits and limitations experienced by sharing identity in the workplace. Panelists will join us from a variety of settings, including higher education, STEM, consulting, and advocacy-based industries, among others. The second part of this program will also allow for panelists and participants to network and continue conversations around these important topics. Join Career Services professionals, LGBTQ+ professionals, students, and others in the UMD community as we address these important topics related to being out at work.

Register here
Questions? Contact cmnscareers@umd.edu for more information.

How To ... Workshop Series in April

 

How To … Workshop Series Noon - 12:45pm | Virtual on Zoom Here are our multi series of How To ... Workshops in April How to Evaluate & Negotiate Job Offers | 4/4 How to Explore Career Options | 4/5 How to Search for an Internship or Job | 4/6 How to Build Your Network | 4/10 How to Apply to Graduate School | 4/13 How to Prepare for An Interview | 4/18 How to be Career Ready as a BIPOC Terp | 4/19 How to Prepare for the Health Professions Fair Tues 4/4 | 5pm - 6pm How to Prepare for Medical/Dental School Interviews Tues 4/4 | 6pm - 7pm How to Make the Most of Your Summer WITH an Internship Wed 4/5 | Noon - 1pm Career Shuttle: National Weather Service Tues 4/11 | 3pm - 6pm

Federal Reserve Board's Conference on Exploring Careers in Economics

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve Education (FRE) will welcome students nationwide via webcast to discuss career opportunities and diversity in economics and to learn about career paths within the Federal Reserve System. The event takes place beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on April 4, 2023.

For registration and more information: https://www.federalreserve.gov/conferences/exploring-careers-in-economics-spring-2023.htm

Invitation to the Sadie TM Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields

The Sadie Collective will host the fifth annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields (SACE) on February 16-18, 2023 in a hybrid format. The overarching theme of SACE 2023 will be: Looking Forward: Our Increasingly Digital World. 

All tickets are inclusive of:

• State of the art conference experience, allowing camaraderie, learning, and engagement with Black women economists on the future of the economy
• Access to our annual research reception and awards night celebrating the work of Black women scholars who are economists and economists-in-training.
• Access to a professional development workshop and a career fair prep workshop
• Access to our career opportunities fair featuring a range of 30 organizations that hire economists, data analysts, and researchers. This includes private appointments with recruiters of interest.
• Access to Sadie Collective swag and useful resources for your career growth including the Sadie Collective membership portal
• Access to live financial literacy workshops curated for Black women
• An experienced mentor you are paired with and get to meet during the conference. 

This series of events, hosted over Black History Month, will convene a wide range of attendees, from undergraduate students to prominent Black women across economics, business, technology, healthcare, and policy. The conference will feature exciting speakers such as Dr. Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to sit on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, among others.

Some of the conference events include:

• Professional Development Workshop , Jan 26
• Goldman Sachs Info Session, Jan 31
• Virtual Career Fair, Feb 2
• The Sadie Collective Career Fair Day and Research Reception, February 16
• The Fifth Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields (SACE), February 16–18, 2023.

We can't wait to see you in person or virtually! Get your tickets here.

Workshop: Learn Some tips for Interviewing

Learn some tips for interviewing and have a chance to practice the techniques in this workshop co-sponsored by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and UMD’s Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS).

All majors are welcome! We will begin with some overview information and best practices for answering behavioral-based interview questions, and then break into small groups so you can practice with feedback from professionals.

The workshop will take place from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, via zoom. Learn more at Careers4Terps: https://go.umd.edu/interviewskillsUSDA22

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

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

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

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

View full agenda | Register here

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

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

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

CBE Webinar Series: Insight from HR Professionals

The National Association for Business Economics is hosting another installment of their CBE Webinar series!

When
2/9/2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time

Sign up HERE

Got Winter Break Plans? Explore a New Employer!

Participate in EACE’s 2022 Virtual Road Trips to the Real World! UMD partners with EACE's Road Trips program to offer students the opportunity to attend a virtual employer site visit between January 4 - 19, 2022. During the virtual visits, you will get an in-depth look at the company’s operations and see firsthand the potential internships and jobs that are available. You will also network with employers and get a head start on your career planning!

Organizations participating include:

• FBI Philadelphia- Philadelphia Jan. 6
• Vanguard - Malvern, PA Jan. 10
• The Phillips Collection - Wash., D.C. Jan. 10
• Center for Strategic and International Studies - Wash., D.C. Jan. 11
• USLI - Havertown, PA Jan. 11
• WarnerMedia - New York, NY Jan. 11
• McCormick & Company - Hunt Valley, MD Jan. 12
• Washington Performing Arts - Wash., D.C. Jan. 13
• Ankura - Wash., D.C. Jan. 14
• Google - New York, NY Jan. 19

The Road Trips virtual visits cost $5.00 per site and are non-refundable through EACE. The registration deadline for each site is 24 hours before the virtual visit date. To find out more information about registration, please visit the Feller Center's website.

Learn how to land a research position, spring/summer 2022: Events to attend

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2022 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences???

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions
to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2022. Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National
Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs:
Session: Summer Research Opportunities

• Nov 17, 2021 01:00 PM
• Dec 1, 2021 01:00 PM

The sessions listed below will ALSO highlight SUMMER programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences,
engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences
Session: Summer Research Opportunities for Underrepresented Students

• Nov 17, 2021 03:00 PM
• Nov 30, 2021 10:30 AM

Analyst Programs: Upcoming Events & Raffles with Capital One

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

12:00pm-1:00pm

Add to calendar: Google iCal Outlook

RSVP here

Event Details

Capital One is actively recruiting for our full-time Analyst Development Program and Analyst Internship Program. We’d love to share more about the programs, #LifeAtCapitalOne, affinity groups and more, so we’ve created 4 sessions for you to come check us out.

If you’re interested in any of these opportunities, go ahead and click the link below to register. There will be different content in each, so feel free to join for as many as you’d like. As a bonus, there will be raffle prizes and other fun giveaways throughout!

For additional information about this event:
Contact Mallory Rodgers at mallory.rodgers@capitalone.com

Law School Prep Events

Interested in law school? Start your research by attending the workshop/presentations below.

Navigating Law School: Admissions with UMD Carey School of Law, Virtual - Register, Nov 11, 3 - 4 pm

Join the Director of Admissions at Maryland Carey Law for a discussion about the law school application process. We will discuss how to best position yourself to apply to law school, go over each component of the application, and provide tips as to what admissions committees look for when reviewing applications. Contact Erin Doolin in CCJS at edoolin@umd.edu.

Navigating Law School: Everything LSAT, Virtual- Register - Nov 18, 3 - 4 pm
Join Daniel Zahn, 2L at Stanford Law, for a presentation on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Mr. Zahn will be covering an overview of the LSAT, how to study for it, and the best tips/tricks for the LSAT. In the Q&A portion of the event, students can ask Mr. Zahn about the LSAT and his admissions & law school experience. Questions? Contact Erin Doolin in CCJS at edoolin@umd.edu.

Review graduate school prep resources for BSOS undergraduate students. Reserve the BSOS Interview Booth for your next graduate school or job interview.

CBE Webinar Series: Economics Careers in Finance

NABE and the CBE Steering Committee are pleased to announce a new webinar series highlighting the many career prospects a degree in economics provides today’s graduates. Join us as we meet with leading economists in entertainment, finance, manufacturing, government, healthcare, energy, housing, consulting, and human resources representatives from the top firms.

The series continues on November 10 with Economics Careers in Entertainment, where participants will hear about careers at Citi, Fidelity Investments, The Conference Board, and Wells Fargo. Find out the types of challenges/problems economists solve at these companies, what it’s like to work there, and the career paths of our speakers.

When: 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Register: https://nabe.com/NABE/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CBE111021&WebsiteKey=91b9e16d-e6fe-4f31-a4af-02c194225c32

Speakers:

Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist, Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Bank

Igor Cesarec, Vice President, Global Economics Team, Citi

Lisa Emsbo-Mattingly, CBE, Director of Research, Global Asset Allocation, Fidelity Investments

Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board

Moderator: Julia Coronado, NABE Vice President; Founder and President, MacroPolicy Perspectives

Summer 2022 Research Opportunities in Social & Behavioral Sciences

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2022 research opportunities in behavioral/social sciences?

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2022.

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs. Register using the links below:

• Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021 12:30 PM
• Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 03:00 PM

The following sessions will ALSO highlight programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences. Register using the links below:

• Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021 01:30 PM
• Friday, Oct 29, 2021 12:00 PM
• Monday, Nov 1, 2021 03:00 PM
• Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 02:00 PM
• Friday, Nov 5, 2021 11:30 AM

EACE’s 2022 Virtual Road Trips to the Real World!

GOT WINTER BREAK PLANS?

Participate in EACE’s 2022 Virtual Road Trips to the Real World! Road Trips offers college students the opportunity to attend a virtual employer site visit between January 4 - 19, 2022. During the virtual visits, you will get an in-depth look at the company’s operations and see firsthand the potential internships and jobs that are available. You will also network with employers and get a head start on your career planning!

This year's sites include:

• Google
• Vanguard
• WarnerMedia
• Center for Strategic and International Studies
• McCormick & Company

The Road Trips virtual visits cost $5.00 per site and are non-refundable. The registration deadline for each site is 24 hours before the virtual visit date. To find out more information register, please visit their website.

Explore careers in International Affairs

go.umd.edu/careersin

Careers in International Relations Panel
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Virtual Event, RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps to obtain the Zoom login

International Relations is a broad field that entails jobs focused on how nations and cultures interact and the effect that interaction has on economics, political science, health, education, and society as a whole. Our panelist will share their career paths, past educational experiences that helped them succeed, and provide tips for entering the field.

This event is open to all majors, but the discussion will be especially helpful for students in the social sciences. Students will have the option to submit questions through the chat feature during the session. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc.

Federal Reserve: Exploring Careers in Economics -- October 19 at 1pm

www.federalreserve.gov

Below are several ways in which students can be involved with outreach efforts at the Federal Reserve Board this semester.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 2021 Leadership Conference

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
You're Invited to CHCI's All Virtual Leadership Conference & 44th Annual Awards Gala

REGISTER TODAY!

Registration is now open for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 2021 Leadership Conference and 44th Annual Awards Gala on September 20-23 - the largest gathering of Latino leaders during Hispanic Heritage Month.

This year’s theme is Presente: Latinos Leading the Way. Attendees will have the opportunity to virtually network with peers from across the country and hear from an engaging lineup of national leaders, elected officials, policymakers, and influencers recognized for their vision, expertise, and influence across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Past speakers have included national leaders such as President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Web Conference: The Economics of Creative Destruction

A zoom conference on « The Economics of Creative Destruction » in honor of Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt organized by Ufuk Akcigit and John Van Reenen, will take place from June 9 2021 until June 12 2021, from 5pm to 10pm (Central European Time). 

Interested participants must fill out this form to be able to access the conference. https://forms.gle/FKCgKZPfyPUE3t458