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The focus of the ECON blog is to inform ECON majors of educational, career development, internship, and job opportunities. The ECON Department does not officially support or endorse any specific graduate programs, political affiliations, internship site, or company. Posts to the blog are purely to inform students of potential opportunities and should not be taken as advice or recommendation from the ECON Advising Staff. The department reserves the right to edit and review all submissions to the ECON Blog and deny submissions at their sole discretion. If you would like to submit an announcement for consideration to be posted on the blog, please contact econadvising@umd.edu.

Interested in Economic Policy Concerning Environment Issues? Intern for the U.S. Department of the Interior Summer 2021

 

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Policy Analysis is seeking undergraduate and graduate student interns for the Summer 2021 term. An internship with the Office of Policy Analysis provides students with a unique opportunity to work directly on priority natural resource policy and management issues, while gaining valuable federal government work experience and access to a network of Department of the Interior economists and policy analysts.

The Office of Policy Analysis assists in analyzing and evaluating Departmental programs, developing new programs and major program changes, producing major studies of policies and programs, and conducting economic analysis of natural and environmental resources issues. The Office coordinates and guides agency and multi-bureau program development and policy analysis tasks, providing guidance to bureau and office analytic staffs, and scheduling the timing and content of issues analysis and decision documents on behalf of Departmental leadership. Additional information about the Office can be found at https://www.doi.gov/ppa.

Apply Over Winter Break for a Leadership Scholarship

Through the generosity of a number of alumni, the Stamp is pleased to offer several Leadership Scholarships to support students. The scholarships were created to help deserving students manage costs associated with attendance and will provide between $500-$2000 awards to an incoming or current student during the spring 2021 semester. These scholarships recognize the sizable contribution of time and energy that students contribute to the campus community through their service.

Eligibility Criteria

• Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarships: Five scholarships of $500 awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate student. The scholarships are intended to help deserving students who advance the role of women and girls in their academic studies and activities, who plan to further this leadership in their personal and professional lives. The scholarship seeks to aid emerging student leaders and/or recognize accomplished student leaders.
• Annette and Morris Mintz Family Scholarship: Four scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior who are first generation students (parent/s did not graduate from college).
• Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship: The Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship provides an annual scholarship of $1000 for transfer students at the University of Maryland who share the educational aspirations that Brandon exemplified. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a Maryland resident or have graduated from a Maryland high school to be eligible for this scholarship.
• Carlson Family Leadership Scholarship: A $1500 scholarship to a student who is in good academic standing and an active member of a registered student organization.
• Fearless Terp Scholarship: A $500 scholarship for a student who demonstrates a commitment to the LGBTQ community with a preference for students who have an interest in international programs and/or study abroad.
• Fisher Family First Generation Scholarship: A $1000 scholarship for an undergraduate student who is a first generation college student (parent/s did not graduate from college).
• LGBTQ Advocacy Scholarship: A $500 scholarship for an undergraduate who advocates for LGBTQ students on campus.
• Moose Family Scholarship: A $2000 merit-based scholarship for an undergraduate student in good academic standing and has demonstrated leadership within a student organization. Preference is for a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland.
• Price Brothers Family Scholarship: A $1000 scholarship for a student who is involved on campus and demonstrates strong leadership skills, with a preference for students from New York.
• Student Leader Scholarship: A $500 scholarship created by the Student Government Association (SGA) for a student who is involved on campus.

Applications are due by Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:59pm to be considered for a Spring 2021 award. Apply here: TerpLink - Form (umd.edu)

Paid Full-Time Spring Internship for Recent Graduates with the Aspen Institute

The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG), a policy program of the Aspen Institute, is a resolutely nonpartisan forum in which preeminent experts and policymakers explore the most pressing foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States. Typically, the Strategy Group convenes annually in Aspen, Colorado in public and private settings, as well as various international locations, to hold strategic discussions on issues that affect American interests at home and abroad. Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Strategy Group has been convening virtually in 2020.

The ASG launched the Brent Scowcroft Award Fellowship (BSAF), a paid, temporary, and full-time internship program, in recognition of ASG Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus General Brent Scowcroft’s long-time dedication to the group, as well as his legacy of distinguished public service. Now in its 18th year, the six-month fellowship is designed to provide the first steppingstone for recent graduates with a keen interest in foreign policy by way of direct exposure to the types of critical, thoughtful, and bipartisan discussions that characterize the ASG’s dialogues.

Need tutoring assistance before finals?

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Graduate School Information Session - Real Estate Development

 

RSVP at www.go.umd.edu/grad_info_sesh

Interested in Consulting Careers? Register Now for our ECON Pop-Up Shop on January 20!

 

Date: January 19, 2021

Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

Register

Consulting is one of the most competitive and rewarding professions for ECON majors. If you are wondering if this career path is for you or want to hear from employers looking for interns or full-time employees, sign up for this unique pop-up shop.

The hiring cycle for many consulting firms starts early and doesn't always overlap with the academic calendar. If you want to be a consultant, you need to be prepared to start over the winter holiday.

In addition to learning about opportunities, this virtual pop-up shop also allows for robust conversations about how to set yourself up for success in the consulting industry.

Confirmed participants include:

• Capital One
• Hamilton Place Strategies: Open Jobs/Internships
• Tuscany Strategy: Open Jobs/Internships
• Kaiser Associates
• Lapovsky Consulting

2021 Spring & Summer Intern Program at EPA's Office of Air and Radiation: An Internship with Meaning

 

EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) develops national programs,  policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure. OAR’s programs include pollution prevention and energy efficiency; indoor and outdoor  air quality; industrial air pollution; pollution from vehicles and engines; radon; acid  rain; stratospheric ozone depletion; climate change; and radiation protection.  

For more information, visit epa.gov/oar.

Postings open Tuesday, December 8th and close at 11:59 pm on Monday December 14th. 

Check out the WEIDP Student Resource Guide!

Adam Klager, the graduate assistant for the Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program (WEIDP) has put together a fantastic resource for students. Check it out on the Resources page of our website if you or a student you know could use help finding...

• emergency food/money
• someone to talk to
• identity-specific support
• legal information
• other UMD info/offices
• national hotlines

Check out the WEIDP Student Resource Guide here! (And pass it on!)

Paid Spring Climate Behavior Project Internship with the World Resources Institute

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.

Are You From an Under-represented Group and Interested in Doctoral Studies? Learn About McNair Scholar Program!

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.?

The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to identify high academic achievers from traditionally underserved groups and to prepare its Scholars to matriculate into graduate programs & to earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:
-- Paid Summer Virtual & In-person Research Experience with Faculty
-- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers
-- Graduate School Application Preparation Assistance

Online Information Sessions:
December 7 12:00 - 1:00 pm
December 10 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 1 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 4 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Zoom Link
https://umd.zoom.us/j/92048380676?pwd=VlIyWDdyeCt6UzBMeWNOK0RBRjBUQT09

Application:
Priority Deadline: December 31, 2020
General Deadline February 13, 2021 (rolling admission based on space availability thereafter)

Visit: http://ugst.umd.edu/AAP/mcnair-about.html

Contact:
Rhea Roper Nedd, Ph.D.
(301) 405-4749 or rnedd@umd.edu

UMD Data Challenge 2021, Student Registration Open

UMD Data Challenge 2021 | February 20 - 27
UMD students, you are invited to the campus-wide (state-wide!) annual UMD Data Challenge 2021.

REGISTER HERE
Questions? Email the DC21 team at datachallenge@umd.edu.

Did you know that last year, an ARHU violinist made headlines with her success at this event? That's right, you don't have to be a "data person" to be involved! If you love solving puzzles and problems, this is the event for you.

At the annual UMD Data Challenge, students from every college and program help solve real challenges from real organizations (like Amazon Web Services and the National Cancer Institute) by looking at the data provided. Students present solutions after a week of brainstorming---while working with top mentors!---and present their ideas at a final judging event.

Students gain valuable team-building, resume-building, and networking experience. Plus, we just have fun!

Is your resume ready for the last Career Fair of the semester?

 The Just in Time Meetup is on December 11th from 12:00 - 2:00. If you are planning on attending, or if you want to create or polish your resume, take advantage of the Feller Center's resume resources below to get your materials ready!

  START YOUR RESUME PREP HERE:  

• Are you beginning your resume? Review these resume basics.
• Looking for tips regarding the content and formatting of an effective resume? Check out the University Career Center's self-guided how-to modules.
• Review each section of this resume checklist to ensure your resume is ready. 
• Not sure how to articulate your previous experiences? Review these sample bullets by experience for ideas about discussing skills in common positions (e.g., server, RA, coach)

  WANT A SECOND SET OF EYES ON YOUR RESUME?  

Submit your resume electronically to be reviewed by the Feller Center Career Planning staff. You will receive tips and wording suggestions. Virtual resume reviews open December 1, 2020 through January 29, 2021.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center Career Planning office at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Just In Time Meetup: December Grads

Graduating in December and looking to connect with employers for full-time roles? Join the Just In Time Meetup on Friday, December 11th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, where you'll be able to video chat 1-on-1 with employer representatives looking to hire! Watch a 2 minute video for an overview of the event format.

Need help preparing?

• Review these tips for excelling at the Career Fair to prepare. 
• Research the organizations attending ahead of time.
• Check out these ideas and tips to dress to impress!

EMPLOYERS ATTENDING THE CAREER FAIR

• Asset Staffing •  Entry-Level Finance Opportunities (Operations, Trade Support, Analyst) | Business Analyst
• Century Engineering
• ESF Summer Camps • Teachers - Art, Science, Technology, Drama, Archery, Fencing, Martial Arts | Counselors | Coaches | Swim Instructors
• Golds Gym DC Metro •  Membership Advisor | Experience Manager | Personal Trainer
• Insight Global • Staffing agency that sources for roles in: communications, technology, banking & finance, aerospace & defense, energy, healthcare, insurance, retail and telecom.
• M&T Bank • Technology Development Program | Commercial Branch Management Program)
• Montgomery County Police • Police Officer | Public Safety Communications Specialist
• OpenPath Products • Technical roles including JAVA Developer
• Peace Corps • International Volunteers
• Scotts Miracle Gro Company • Sales
• Techtronic Industries • Sales/Event Marketing
• U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service •  Special Agents | Security Engineering Officers | Security Technical Specialists

For additional information about this event contact Michael Maiden, University Career Center & The President's Promise at mmaiden@umd.edu.