BSOS Career Chat: U.S. Government Accountability Office

Date: Thursday, April 9 from 12-1 pm
Location: Virtual
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Join us for a Career Chat with a Director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Often called Congress’s “watchdog,” the GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that supports Congress by evaluating federal programs and spending, conducting policy analyses, and providing recommendations to improve government effectiveness and accountability.

For BSOS students interested in government, national security, public policy, research, oversight, or careers that blend analytics with real-world impact.

- What it’s like to work at GAO
- Early career pathways and qualifications
- How BSOS majors can prepare for roles in federal oversight and policy analysis
- Practical advice for launching a career in public service

Bring your questions and curiosity—this is your chance to hear directly from a leader shaping federal policy and accountability.

Flipping the Script: Hiring Managers Reveal Hiring Practices

Wednesday, April 8 | 5–6 pm | Virtual

Hiring managers pull back the curtain on how they evaluate candidates, what catches their eye, and what quietly takes applicants out of the running. Register via Handshake for the Zoom link.

Panelists from: Maryland General Assembly, U.S. House of Representatives, US Probation & Pretrial Services Office, and Cornerstone Montgomery

It's BSOS Internship Week (April 6-10)!

Join us for a series of events and tasks designed to help you take purposeful steps toward your next opportunity. 

- Share your internship story at the Feller Center
- Join the BSOS Experiential LinkedIn Group
- Get a free professional headshot at the Photo Booth
- Update your Handshake profile

Full details and registration: fellercenter.umd.edu/intern-week-bsos

Please reach out to Liza Lebrun, LLebrun@umd.edu for more information.

Global Business & Leadership Forum on Friday, April 17 at Smith School

When: Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Van Munching Hall
Register

The Global Business & Leadership Forum is a full-day experience connecting students with senior leaders and global employers. Part of the Center for Global Business’s Careers Crossing Borders series and co-organized with the Office of Career Services at the Smith School of Business, the forum will feature an executive keynote, industry panels, intentional networking and a career fair.

Students, register now to explore global business trends, international career pathways and the importance of global competence in today’s business world. Engage with professionals and organizations operating in the global marketplace while building meaningful connections that can shape your career.

Leaders represent organizations that include The Brookings Institution, The Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee, The World Bank Group, McCormick & Co., Pandora, Hyatt, BNY, HSBC, and more.

Confirmed employers include Brookings, Bloomberg, Pandora, RIFE International, BNY, Leidos, Niche Polymer LLC, Tronox and more.

Fellowship opportunity at the Reducetarian Foundation

The Reducetarian Fellowship is a program for students, aimed at empowering young advocates to transform our food system toward greater sustainability. Students from all disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

- Application deadline: March 31
- One-year experience open to undergraduate and master's students of many disciplines
- the fellowship includes 30+ in-person seminars and workshops
- one-on-one mentorship from Fellowship staff
- introductions to impactful organizations in our network
- $5,000 stipend

Learn more at https://www.reducetarian.org/fellowship-washington-dc

Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) Call for Applications

The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) is seeking students interested in a paid one-year (May 2026 to May 2027) development experience, with a pathway to employment into a career as a civilian at a Department of War organization.

The program is structured as two, 2-week intensive (full-time) development sessions and an 8-week internship at a specified partner organization. The award package for students includes reimbursement for participation in the intensive development sessions, a $10,000 stipend to cover the internship in summer 2026, and a $5,000 completion bonus.

The application deadline is April 3, 2026. Information is available here.

Summer 2026 BSOS Orientation Peer Advisor Application Now Open

The Feller Center is looking for undergraduates to work as BSOS Orientation Peer Advisors for this summer.

To apply: go.umd.edu/OPA26 

Volunteer for Maryland Day 2026!

 Join the Department of Economics at Maryland Day 2026 on Saturday, April 25th !

Maryland Day is the University’s annual springtime open house and is always a day of
learning, fun, and discovery for the UMD community and our neighbors. We are looking
for students interested in volunteering alongside ECON staff to help lead departmental activities and speak to
members of the public and prospective students about the major.

Volunteers can staff the table in two hour shifts from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the day. Please fill out this Google Form with your contact information and availability to be added to the list. Please note that shifts will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

As the date approaches, you will be emailed with additional information about the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email David Tana (dvtana@umd.edu).

See you at Maryland Day!

ECON Departmental Scholarships - Deadline to apply April 17th

 

The Economics Department is pleased to announce the availability of several scholarships for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. A description of each scholarship along with the award amounts and eligibility requirements can be found on our webiste at go.umd.edu/econscholarships. 

 

Online application is available in Scholarship Universe.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 17th by 11:59pm

Job Opportunity in the LEHD group at CES for Graduating Seniors/Recent Graduates

The LEHD group in the Center for Economic Studies is hiring up to 2 positions. These positions are excellent opportunities for students to work directly with microdata, learn about the creation of cutting-edge government statistics, and potentially prepare for graduate school. This posting will be live from March 20 - April 3.

This role is designed for graduating seniors or recent alumni who are considering a PhD in Economics or a related field. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with high-level academic research and large-scale data analysis before entering a doctoral program.

Role Overview:

Position: Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant
Focus: Working directly with administrative data to improve existing data products and create new data products.
Key Responsibilities: Data cleaning and management, performing statistical analysis, and assisting with the preparation of research papers and presentations.
Desired Skills: Proficiency in R, Stata, or Python; strong quantitative background; and a keen interest in empirical research.

Interested candidates can find the full job description and application instructions at the link below:
https://www.census.gov/about/census-careers/jobs/internships-fellowships/emri.html