If you would like to impress future employers or graduate programs with a really solid demonstration of your initiative, good writing skills, and willingness to take on a challenge, then consider participating in the Economics Department's honors program during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Detailed information on the honors program, including eligibility requirements, can be found online at http://www.econ.umd.edu/undergraduate/departmental-honors-program.
Applications for the 2016-2017 academic year are due April 10th.