BSOS Restorative Circle Sessions

 

Final ECON Employer Panel of the Semester This Friday! The Competitive Advantage Special Edition

Hello ECON students!

Are you eager to explore career opportunities and gain insights into the world of economics? Don't miss out on this exclusive event where you'll have the chance to connect with representatives from renowned companies.

Here's who you'll meet:

EY
FI Consulting
Morgan Stanley
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Security and Exchange Commission
IRS
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The event kicks off with brief introductions, followed by an interactive session where employers and alumni will break into small groups. This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and network with professionals in the industry.

Whether you're exploring internship opportunities, seeking career advice, or simply curious about the diverse paths in economics, this event is tailored for you!

Don't miss this chance to expand your network and take the next step in your economics journey. Register now and join us for an enlightening experience!

Date: April 19, 2024

Time: 12-1:30 PM

Location: ESJ 2208

See you there!

Economics Association of Marylan (EAM) Coding Workshop

 

BSOS Peer Mentor Application Now Open

The Feller Center is looking for undergrads to apply to become BSOS Peer Mentors. Through their service to fellow students, BSOS 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.

Apply Here!

Queer in the Workplace - Panel & Networking Reception

Monday, April 29 | 4:30-7pm

University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Are you curious about how to navigate being Queer in the Workplace? Do you want to hear stories and advice from queer/trans professionals? Are you concerned about how the intersections of homophobia, transphobia, and various identities will impact you at work?

We greatly encourage seniors and graduate students to attend; however, all UMD undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.

• 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion on being Queer in the Workplace
• 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Dinner & Networking Reception

PANELISTS INCLUDE:

    Will Mosley (he/they)
    Assistant Professor, University of Maryland College Park

    Rev. Shige Sakurai (they/them) 
    Director of Equity, Belonging and Change, Unitarian Universalist Association

    Cooper Kidd (they/them)
    Technology Analyst, Barclays

MODERATED BY:

    Allison Li (they/she)
    Criminology & Information Science undergrad
    President, oSTEM and University Career Center Peer Career Educator

This event is sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center and the University Career Center.

UMD Fellows Program Application Open

 

MiM Program Student Envoy

 Here is some information about Masters of Science in Management Studies:

Summer 2024 Orientation Peer Advisor

The Feller Center is seeking organized and dedicated undergraduate students to assist with the preparation and operation of New Student Orientation for Summer 2024. Job responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Feller Center Orientation Coordinators to conduct new student orientation programs
• Introducing UMD and BSOS policies to incoming students
• Overseeing the BSOS Orientation ELMS
• Preparing student files and records

Experience with Peer Mentoring, orientation, or BSOS programming is preferred but all students are encouraged to apply!

Apply HERE

Two Paid Community Research Fellowships in Prince George's County

Apply here by April 15th

Mirror Group
Mirror Group is a consulting firm based in Washington, DC that works with foundations, nonprofits, and cross-sector initiatives to support evaluation, learning, and strategy. We believe in making data meaningful and actionable to drive positive change in communities.

Fellowship Overview
We're hiring part-time Community Fellows for a project focusing on the Black experience in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region. This work will uncover the long history of discriminatory policies and their multigenerational impact on communities. The final report will include historical documentation, calls to action, and policy recommendations for regional implementation.

We're looking for candidates with lived experience, community connections, and relevant skills in the DMV. Fellows will work 20 hours per week from May 2024 to December 2025, based in DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Arlington, Alexandria, or Fairfax. Evening and weekend work may be required for community events.

Compensation & Benefits
- $3,250/month
- Work equipment (laptop, tablet, supplies)
- $100/month transportation stipend

Policy/History Research Community Fellow

Core Competencies

• Expertise in relevant U.S. policy areas
• Experience designing and conducting archival research
• Track record of leveraging data to develop policy recommendations
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and reporting abilities, including working with Census data
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills for public audiences

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out full-scale community-engaged research projects
• Gather and analyze data to inform contemporary policy
• Produce timely, accurate reports for teams and clients
• Collaborate with team to support culturally responsive, equitable research and evaluation
• Develop relevant content and maintain understanding of project issues

Community Advocacy Fellow

Core Competencies

• Lived experience with advocacy and social policy issues related to racial equity in the DMV
• Experience with DC, MOCO, and/or PG County community organizations in housing, education, employment, transportation, health, environment, and/or civil rights
• Skilled in developing strategy and policy recommendations
• Experience organizing and leading community outreach events
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for community engagement

Responsibilities

• Leverage relationships with key community advocates and organizations
• Organize community and funder information sharing sessions
• Support development of recommendations to meet project goals
• Assist team with urgent matters as needed

Conference Scholarships for Underrepresented Minorities Interested in Business Economics

Applications are now being collected for the 2024 NABE Scholars Program, which provides access to valuable learning and networking opportunities for diverse and underrepresented early-career economists and students interested in pursuing a career in applied economics. This year's cohort of 20 NABE Scholars will receive complimentary registration to the 2024 NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar, the 2024 NABE Annual Meeting, the 2024 NABE Tech Economics Conference, and the 2025 NABE Economic Policy Conference. In addition, each Scholar will receive complimentary registration to one Certified Business Economist (CBE) course of their choice, a total travel stipend of $400, and a one-year complimentary NABE membership.

Learn more and apply here