Interdisciplinary AI Summer Undergrad Research Opportunity

The Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 TRAILS Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (TRAILS-SURF)!

TRAILS-SURF is a 10-week program running June 1 through August 7, 2026, that brings together an interdisciplinary team of undergraduates to conduct hands-on research on trustworthy artificial intelligence at the University of Maryland in College Park. Fellows receive an $8,000 stipend and have the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognized UMD faculty and graduate student mentors.

This program is open to undergraduates from all majors — not just computer science. If you work with a student who has curiosity and relevant experience in any dimension of trustworthy AI, including law, public policy, social science, design, or data, we hope you'll encourage them to apply.

Applications are due March 27, 2026 (was March 13, 2026)

Apply here: https://go.umd.edu/trails-surf-26

Neil Moskowitz Economic Lecture - March 5th

 

We are pleased to be hosting the sixth 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.

Parag Pathak, Professor (MIT Economics).

"Who Gets What in Education: Can School Matching Improve Student Achievement?"
We examine two approaches to improving urban school systems: changing who gets to go to existing schools (reallocation) and restructuring school portfolios through closures and reconstitution (resource augmentation). Using data from New York City high schools, we estimate models of school effects allowing for both vertical school quality differences and horizontal student-specific match effects. While sophisticated reallocation policies that optimize student-school matches can generate modest educational gains, they are constrained by limited seats at highly effective schools. Simple resource-augmentation policies targeting replacement of low-performing schools achieve comparable improvements with less systemic disruption. Analysis of NYC's school closures reveals that basic graduation rate metrics effectively identify struggling schools, suggesting complex value-added models may be unnecessary for targeting closure decisions. Our findings indicate that capacity constraints, rather than poor school matching, primarily drive educational inequality.

3:30-5pm on Thursday, March 5 in Francis Scott Key Hall 0106

UMD Spring Career & Internship Fair

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | The Hotel at UMD | Register and review employers attending 

All UMD College Park undergraduate & graduate students are welcome to attend the 2026 Spring Career & Internship Fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire our Top Terp Talent! This is the largest recruiting and networking event of the semester. QUESTIONS? Contact the University Career Center at ucc-studenthelp@umd.edu. Hosted by the University Career Center.  Prepare to attend with the Feller Center. 

Feb. 24 - STEM Focus
Feb. 25 - All Industries & STEM Focus 
Feb. 26 - All Industries

BSOS Students, Quick List Meet Employers from all industries (download)

• ECON Majors

Smith Business Minors: Deadline Extended Until February 23rd. Apply Today!

 

Deadline Extended!  

Smith Business Minor applications are now open until February23@11:59PM.

For more information and to apply: go.umd.edu/businessminors

2026-2027 Office of Sustainability Internships

The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce that applications for our 2026-2027 student internship cohort are now open! These are one-year, paid positions for students enrolled in the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. The positions and their descriptions can be found on the Office of Sustainability website.

Applications are due by Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Annual BSOS Student Faculty Social

The Student Faculty Social will serve as a great opportunity for students and faculty of all majors/departments to network, discuss their academic and research interests, and to overall strengthen the community of BSOS.

The event will be held at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union’s Atrium on Tuesday, March 3rd from 6-8 pm. Drinks and food will be provided, and speakers from the BSOS College will be present. There is no charge to attend.

To RSVP, please fill out the following form by February 20th (One week prior to the event) at 11:59 PM: BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council Student Faculty Social RSVP Link.

 

Study Abroad Summer 2026: UMD-Mexico International Economic Policy in Action (ECON358C)

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.

Learn more at our Information Session. Wednesday, Feb 11th @ 5pm in TYD 2102!

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, March 1, 2026 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). 

• Civic Leadership and Human Service

• Economic Diplomacy

• US Intelligence and Policy Making

• Global Health Challenges and Water Security

• Energy and Environmental Policy

• Science Diplomacy

• Public Health Policy 

• Homeland Security and National Security Policy

• US Diplomacy

• Critical Regions and International Relations 

• Political Engagement and Advocacy

• Crisis Leadership and Emergency Management 

• *Maryland General Assembly Writing Internship* ENGL381/HONR368A (apply via English Department)

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,nonprofits and many more! 

Paid Internships + Spring 2026 Do Good Institute Opportunities

Hello everyone,

I want to share several upcoming opportunities from the Do Good Institute for the Spring 2026 semester which includes paid summer internships for Summer 2026!

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 spring:

Internship Opportunities

• Impact Interns: Impact Interns is a professional development and leadership program that connects passionate and talented students to paid social impact-based internship opportunities with Do Good partners and local organizations. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere.  Internships take place in Summer 2026. Internship positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Work areas are diverse (communications, research, fundraising, program management) and across different fields (arts, civics, education, environment, health, justice and equity, and social services). Hybrid, remote, and in-person options are available. Students can apply now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/impactinterns. 

Experiential and Cohort Programs

• 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 February 16 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 interactive program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through February 16 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 with developed initiatives that are currently in the implementation stage of their work. Students in the early stage of their initiatives, or still at the idea stage, should consider Impact Bootcamp. Apply now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Competitions

• Do Good Challenge: This annual, campus-wide social impact competition has doubled its prize awards this year! Students and teams can compete to win a share of $40,000 by pitching the impact they’ve made in front of a panel of expert judges and an audience of hundreds. Apply now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/dogoodchallenge.

To stay up to date on program announcements and deadlines, follow the Institute on Instagram (@DoGoodatUMD) or sign up for the student newsletter, Do Good Now (go.umd.edu/dgnnews). #dogoodumd

CARE Peer Programs Now Accepting Applications

2026-27 Peer Programs applications are open! CARE offers three Peer Programs for current undergraduate students: Peer Advocacy, Peer Education, and Peer Outreach. Our programs enable students to gain hands-on professional experience along with six course credits. 

Students will learn about power-based violence, support survivors, develop their public speaking skills, and gain program planning experience. It is a great opportunity for students to boost their resumes and get involved on campus! Undergraduate students can apply at go.umd.edu/carepeerapplication. Applications close March 9th, 2026.

Visit the CARE to Stop Violence Office website for more information.