Fall 2025 Course - ECON298I Start-Up Nation

ECON298I Start-Up Nation? Tech Entrepreneurship in Israel
Instructor: Aner Tal
TuTh 2-3:15 Online
Fall 2025

Uncover the fascinating ecosystem fueling Israel's tech dominance. This interdisciplinary course delves into the cultural, historical, and social factors, examining pivotal moments and individuals in the nation's dynamic startup landscape.

Note: This course is only acceptable as elective credits and will not meet any ECON major requirements. 

UMD Summer Language Institutes - Arabic, Korean & Persian

Learn Arabic, Persian or Korean this summer at UMD's Summer Language Institute! Get an entire year's worth of language learning through classes, cultural activities, field trips, and individualized tutoring and conversation practice while earning 12 UMD credits. 

Apply by the upcoming priority deadline of April 11th to be considered for merit and need-based scholarships. Reach out to umdsi@umd.edu with any questions, and learn more here: https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes.

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program, is a great opprotunity for students interested in public service and becoming leaders in their community.

The program is looking for students who have at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2025 and are interested in being change-makers. Thanks to the generous support of the Institute for Public Leadership, successful applicants will receive a $1,000 Fellowship upon completion of the program.

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 24th
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings Program Coordinator, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

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Applications Still Accepted for the UMD Fellows Program!

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, March 16, 2025 for second wave consideration!
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums!

Program Perks Include:

• A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors).
• A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course. The program connects you to internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies,nonprofits and many more!
• Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!
• Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these two days:

1. Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 pm-12:00 pm, Zoom Session
2. Friday, March 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!

For more in depth information visit the UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.

UMD Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal and Global Fellows) – Submit Admissions forms now!

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

 

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, February 23, 2025 for first wave consideration! 
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums! 
 
Program Perks Include:
A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors). 
Connecting you to Internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies, non-profits, and many more! 
 
A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course.
 
Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!
 
Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.
 
Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these days:

• Friday, February 7, 2025, 1:00 pm-2:00pm, Zoom Session

• Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:00:am-12:00pm, Zoom Session

• Friday, February 21, 2015, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!
For more in depth information visit the UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. 

BSOS Peer Mentor Applications Now Open for Spring 2025

The BSOS Feller Center is now accepting applications for Peer Mentor positions for Spring 2025. Through their service to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 and BSOS361 classes. In preparation for these activities, all new Peer Mentors attend a mandatory class session once a week for their first semester as a Peer Mentor. All applicants are expected to serve for a minimum of two semesters. The program will be held in person once weekly. Peer Mentors earn one graded academic credit after each successfully completed semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a BSOS major
• Intent to return to the University in Spring 2025
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Must be in good judicial/academic standing

The application can be accessed here.

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program is a great opportunity for students interested in public service and becoming leaders in their community. 

We are looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2024* and are interested in being change-makers. 

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 8th 

Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

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UMD Summer Language Institute Experience

 

The UMD Summer Language Institute offers an intensive language-learning experience for students looking to study Arabic, Persian, or Korean over the Summer. During a 9 week program, students cover the equivalent of one year's worth of language study and receive 12 UMD language credits that can count toward any Major, Minor, or University requirement. In addition to intensive classes taught by instructors with years of experience, the program offers a vigorous curriculum of cultural activities to help improve student's knowledge of the Arabic, Persian, or Korean speaking world. 

The program offers flat-rate in-state tuition, and is available to all UMD students, non-UMD students, graduate or undergraduate students, working professionals, and High School Juniors and Seniors. Classes are offered at many levels, including for complete beginners, so if you've ever thought about learning a language but don't have time during the academic year, this summer could be your chance!

To learn more and apply, please visit our website here or reach out via email at umdsi@umd.edu

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New Maryland Fellows Course - Civic Leadership & Human Services (Fall 2023)

A new Fellows Program, the Maryland Fellows, is set to launch in fall 2023.  This is a two-semester program, combining a Fall academic seminar (3-credit) with a spring internship, and a focus on public service. The brand new course is Civic Leadership and Human Services, to be taught by a delegate to the Maryland General Assembly (and the incoming chair of the Democratic caucus!).  Apply ASAP--rolling admissions!  Or come by the office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall to talk with us!

For the admissions form: https://marylandfellows.umd.edu/gf-application.html

For more information about Maryland Fellows: https://marylandfellows.umd.edu/fallseminars.html

For more course information (including bio of teacher): 

https://marylandfellows.umd.edu/

Course Experience Surveys Now Open

 

Summer Language Institute

In summer 2023 (in June and July), the University of Maryland intensive Summer Language Institute will take place in person and students who are interested in learning Arabic, Korean or Persian on various levels and receive up to 12 credits over the summer are highly encouraged to apply.

the applications are open right now.

 

Looking for an elective for Spring 2023?

ECON majors, are you looking for an elective course in Spring 2023? If so, we encourage you to check out this Public Policy class which we think you will find interesting:

PLCY388K Special Topics in Public Policy; Securing the Bag: Principles of Wages, Labor and Economic Equality

Why do corporate executives earn so much more than the employees they lead? What factors determine the level of compensation paid to workers? Do private sector Boards of Directors have an obligation to weigh in on issues of pay equity? Why does government get involved in public and private sector labor disputes? Do regulatory wage programs really work? Why do those individuals and entities responsible for investing capital seem to get such preferential treatment in our market-based economy? These are the questions that are explored in this class, where students examine federal and state policy objectives that are designed to support the flow of labor, creativity and capital that are the cornerstones of the U.S. Economy.

Meets on Thursdays 4PM - 6:30PM

ECON Majors: Take a Course in "How to Find an Internship

 EDCP108I (Section 0701 is for ECON majors only): College and Career Advancement: Concepts and Skills; Academic Transitions to Internships for Economic Majors

Meets January 25, 2023 - March 10, 2023 (Online)

Recommended for students who have never had an internship and are actively searching for one. Students participating in this course will engage in the full experience of searching for an internship. Course registration is closed to graduating seniors.

This is a 7-week (half-semester), one-credit, online asynchronous course takes students through key exploratory and preparation activities, including understanding the components of an internship, increasing knowledge about an intended career field, developing a resume and cover letter, and identifying potential internship sites.

**ECON-BA majors may use this course for 1 credit of their experiential learning requirement. Please contact an ECON advisor to have your audit updated and to discuss options to complete the remaining 2 credits of this requirement. 

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)

Are you looking for an elective course for Fall 2022?

My name is Cory Smith and I am a new professor in the AREC department. I wanted to spread the word about a course I'll be teaching for the first time: Agricultural Development, Population Growth and the Environment (AREC445). In this course, we will discuss the "big picture" of why the last few centuries of economic development have been so uneven around the world. The material will center on changes in agrarian economies on topics such as:

• Do natural resources, political history, or some other factor best explain why some countries are rich and others poor?
• Does an unequal distribution of land wealth hurt productivity or can it be efficient?
• How will the forces of new technologies and climate change shape and reshape agriculture?

Throughout the term, you will learn how to engage with both historical and contemporary research on this topic as well as gain a practical understanding of the statistical techniques economists use to analyze the causes of these long-term trends.

BSOS Ambassador Applications are Open

 

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences would like to offer you an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two (2) elective credits. The required seminar course meets once a week on Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 pm, so make sure your schedule allows! 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.

For more information about BSOS Ambassadors head to https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/about-us/bsos-ambassadors.

New Social Data Science Major

Interested in applying data science to social issues? Want to learn more about ethical data practice?

Be a part of the new, groundbreaking, interdisciplinary major: Social Data Science. Find out more at
sdsc.umd.edu.

Attention BSOS majors! Info Session for BA/MPP Program

Prospective BA-MPP Students Information Sessions

Thursday, November 4th, from 5:30-6:30. Registration link is here
Thursday, November 18th, from 5:30-6:30. Registration link is here

This is for students interested in applying to come by and learn about the program as well as hear from current students.

Winter 2022 Course Offering: International Supply Chain Plus

 The Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), managed by NASBITE International, is a nationally recognized certification sought by employers around the country. It confirms applied knowledge in international trade and export management and shows potential employers that the holder brings the level of global expertise and professionalism that is required in today’s competitive environment.

The center offers an intensive CGBP course that reinforces students’ knowledge in four domains of international business: global marketing, trade finance, supply chain management, and global business management. Through a mix of instruction, interactive learning activities, business cases, and site visits, students learn how to conduct international business in a practical way. The course content prepares students to take the exam required to obtain the CGBP credential.

New Course: BMGT 477G

CGBP & International Supply Chain Plus

Term: Winter 2022
Instructor Geoffrey Milsom
Meeting days/times: TWRF 10 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.

Meeting Location: Online
Restrictions: None

We will also be holding a short info session next Thursday, Oct. 21 at noon for students with any questions.

Info Session: Thursday, October 21

Time: 12 p.m. 

Where: Via Zoom

Registration Link: go.umd.edu/477ginfosession