SoDa Virtual Event: Large Scale Infrastructure for Social Data Science, February 9, 10-11am EST

The powerful information available in large social science data sets is critical to understanding and addressing many of our nation and world’s most pressing challenges: from Covid-19 to racial, social and economic injustice; and from climate change to deep and damaging political and cultural divides. To help address these challenges, the University of Maryland has launched a new Social Data Science Center (SoDa) designed to advance research, education, and applications of social data measurement and analysis. This center leverages UMD’s strengths in survey methods, measurement, information management, visualization, and analytics. Facebook is providing support for the center’s research and education programs over the next three years. Panel discussions by leading experts from the SoDa Center, University of Maryland scholars, and industry leaders will cover research on big complex issues and the applications of social data measurement and analysis.

Register: https://umd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_trC218K-QHe2CvfLJKKIKA

Event: Law School Application Preparation

The Pre-Law Advising Office will be holding an event on Thursday Feb. 4th at 7pm to discuss the law school application process, timeline, and more. Join us by Zoom and get your questions answered. This event is primarily intended for juniors applying next cycle, but all are welcome!


Zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/j/94694969648?pwd=WmlTWm91L2ZrcVFMSGd1WFVsazlDQT09

Career Exploration Services and Events for BSOS Students

Career Exploration Events for BSOS Students

The Feller Center Career Planning unit, in partnership with the University Career Center, is focused on providing customized services and resources for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences students. Our Career Events landing page is categorized into the tabs below. Check it out!  

• Meet Employers

• Workshops

• Federal Events

• Career Panels/Networking with Alumni

You can find all career related events at the University Career Center’s Events page.

Highlighted Events for BSOS Students

• Congressional Careers: Capitol Hill & Annapolis

• UMD Spring Career & Internship Fair 

• Intern For A Day Lite 

BSOS Career Chats

The Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Academic Advising & Career Planning is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

• Banking | February 23 • Management Associate, M&T Bank

• Federal Law Enforcement | February 24 • Federal Air Marshal, Department of Homeland Security

• Federal Government | March 2 • Special Agent, FBI

• Legal/Federal Government | March 9 • Contracts Lead, Naval Sea Systems Command

 

Additional Highlighted Career Resources

• Careers4Terps @ BSOS: Current openings for BSOS majors

• Explore research or internship options

• Schedule an Appointment: Career Planning staff in the Feller Center are scheduling virtual appointments through Careers4Terps with students 

• Search Strategies During COVID

• Federal Job/Internship Options

• Explore Careers by BSOS Major

Experience Entrepreneurship with the Hinman CEOs Program

Applications for the Fall 2021 class are due February 7, 2021 via hinmanceos.umd.edu/apply

 The Hinman CEOs Student Startup Incubator enables undergraduates to develop innovative startup ideas into real companies through an immersive one-year academic and residential* experience.

100+ Startups Launched   - $300M+ Investment Raised   - $2B+ Total Valuations

The dynamic Hinman CEOs environment is conducive to helping you every day by surrounding you with people who will mentor, inspire, and challenge you to achieve your entrepreneurial goals. You complete one course per semester during your time in the program, typically ENES 460 Fundamentals of Technology Startup Ventures in fall 2021 and ENES462 Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations in spring 2022. You benefit from Hinman CEOs co-working spaces and coaching from Hinman CEOs faculty, staff, and alumni, and compete for exclusive Hinman CEOs seed funding for your startup.‍

"The Hinman CEOs Program is a great facilitator of ideas. It fosters a professional way of thinking about business, and exposes you to things you wouldn’t otherwise see."

Anthony Casalena, Founder and CEO of Squarespace, Hinman CEOs ‘05

Apply Now to Join in Fall 2021

Applications are open until February 7, 2021 for entrepreneurially-minded undergraduate students from all academic disciplines. If you are graduating Spring 2022 or later, we invite your application.

*Residence within Hinman CEOs South Campus Commons Two housing is recommended, but not required.

 To learn more, visit http://hinmanceos.umd.edu/apply or email mtecheducation@umd.edu.

Smith Business Minor Information Sessions

 

The Smith Business Minor program will be hosting two upcoming information sessions for students who would like to explore the possibility of adding one of three Business minors to their academic portfolio. 

Students interested in General Business or the Innovation & Entrepreneurship minors should attend the information session on Thursday, February 4th at 6pm. While those interested in Business Analytics should attend the Monday, February 1st session at 6 pm.

Students interested should RSVP here: go.umd.edu/smithminorSP21info

Economics Association of Maryland

 

Urban Institute Entry-Level Recruitment & Internship Program Session

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Interested in a career that impacts social and economic policy? We want to meet you!

Attend the session to learn about our paid, 10-week internship program and entry-level full-time opportunities for recent graduates.

We're particularly interested in students from the following majors and/or with skills related to those majors: Economics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Education, Finance, & All  Social Science Majors

Please RSVP to access Zoom Meeting information

For additional information about this event:

Contact Michael Maiden, The University Career Center & The President's Promise at mmaiden@umd.edu

The Evolution of Employment: Job Searching During Covid 19 (by GoinGlobal)

 

GoinGlobal has gathered insights from our local experts into one presentation that offers a global perspective on the evolution of employment in the world of Covid-19.

GoinGlobal is hosting the presentation in-house using Go-To-Webinar. Your institution is welcome to promote the lecture. Registration is easy via the link below and will include email reminders, so please use it in your promotions. On the registration page, you will find a description you can copy for use. Registration for this presentation is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.

Upcoming webinar dates and times:

• Feb 4, 2021 at 2:00pm EST | registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6198756697042589198
• Feb 9th at 10:00am EST | registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4288101256595839246
• Feb 9th at 3:00pm EST | registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2473156104829576461

 

BSOS Career Chats: Banking (with ECON Alum Matt McShane)

 

February 23, 2021 |  12:00 pm | RSVP through Careers4Terps to access the Zoom login link

Matt graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2019 with a BA in Economics. After graduation, he began his career with M&T Bank down in the DC area and in the coming weeks will transition to the M&T branch in Adele Stamp Student Union. 

Attend these short virtual BSOS Career Chats to:

- learn about a new career field;

- make a new contact;

- gain application tips for your industry of interest.

Questions? Contact: Michelle Slone, Assistant Director at mcslone@umd.edu

Make Terrapin Connect as Simple as 1-2-3!

 

Event Date and Time: Friday, January 29, 2021 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration

Follow along as Ellie Geraghty, Manager of Alumni Career Programs shares best practices on the Alumni Association’s exclusive platform for alumni networking, Terrapins Connect. Looking for a job? Trying to land the perfect connection? Terrapin Connect is the exclusive space for you, and learn how to use it to your best advantage through this interactive demo.

NetWERKing Into Your Dream Job (with UMD Alumni)

Event Date and Time: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration

Over 70% of jobs are filled through networking. In this presentation, David's proven methodology and tactics to reach out to strangers on LinkedIn, build relationships, and get jobs without ever applying. This presentation answers questions like, "Should I message with email or LinkedIn?" "What do I write?" "How do I ask for a job without coming across as pushy?" Plus, this jam-packed presentation features my 10-step informational interview process to make even the most nervous individuals excel in conversations with professionals and generate referrals.

About the Presenter

David Rosenstein, Founder of DR Consulting, has helped thousands of students and professionals launch their careers by establishing impactful LinkedIn presences. Equipped with a performing background, he combines 15+ years of award-winning public speaking experience with extensive personal branding, marketing, and sales expertise. While earning a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland, he was named "American Marketing Association National Student Marketer of the Year" for his branding and leadership expertise. Often described as a "Human Energizer Bunny" due to his highly enthusiastic persona, David has previously worked for LinkedIn and will return as a Sales Associate in July 2021. Learn more about David on his LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rosenstein.

Undergrad Research Opportunities - Spring 2021

Maryland Student Researchers / Database of Undergrad Research Opportunities 

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON - FOR SPRING 2021 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 155 available opportunities (more added daily) by clicking here. If you have questions about using our resource write to us at ugresearch@umd.edu

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 155 projects are available this Spring 2021 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research. Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills. It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Q & A SESSIONS: The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is holding early-semester live, online Zoom Q & A sessions to assist students who want to use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and also to provide advice about additional ways to pursue research opportunities. To receive an invitation to our Q & A sessions, please click here and complete a brief form.

Leadership and Involvement Scholarships through TerpLink

The scholarships were created to help deserving students manage costs associated with college and will each provide between $500 and $2,000 to students during 2021. These scholarships recognize the sizable contribution of time and energy that students contribute to the campus community through their service.

Scholarships Currently Accepting Applications

Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship: 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.

A Message from the Counseling Center

The University of Maryland Counseling Center is reaching out to remind you that we are here for all of our students. As the campus continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the Counseling Center remains open on weekdays from 8:30a-4:30p for primarily virtual services. Please know that Counseling Center services are free and confidential. Additionally, we have partnered with the Stamp Student Union to ensure that students who have difficulty finding a private space for teletherapy sessions can schedule a private space on campus.

An initial visit is required for services such as individual and group counseling, clinical workshops, and referral services. Call (301) 314-7651 to schedule your first visit. Please know that our drop-in Wellness Workshops are available to all students and don't require an initial visit or advanced registration.

We wish you all a wonderful semester!

The Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program

The College Division of the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program supports diverse and underrepresented college students who are committed to bringing their unique voice to the legal field. The Sotomayor Program’s College Division includes (1) an LSAT boot camp to focus the college students on the best law school to which they can gain entry, (2) rigorous academic, professional, and personal programming from legal research and writing to professional branding, wellness coaching, and soft skill trainings, and (3) our signature judicial internship experience to provide practical experience and mentorship opportunities. Our hope is to provide college students with the skills and resources necessary to successfully apply to law school and become a practicing attorney.

For our Summer 2021 program, the SCS JIP College program will run for 8 weeks on a full-time basis and include a 4-week judicial internship and a 4-week LSAT Prep program. Due to COVID-19 concerns, some portion or all aspects of the internship may be held in a virtual format.

Avascent Consulting Recruiting Juniors for Summer Internship

 

Avascent is a leading DC-based strategy and management consulting company hiring current Juniors for its internship program.

Click here to learn about what it’s like to work with our team! Interested in connecting with us? Come meet Avascent at the Smith Undergraduate Career Fair on February 5th, the Spring Career and Internship Fair 2021 on February 18th, and fill out this form to be the first to hear about any other upcoming events. Apply via this link by March 1st to be considered for first-round interviews this Spring.

We offer a 10-week paid program where interns are trained alongside our new hires, work as a member of our Project Teams, gain experience consulting for clients, and are eligible to receive a Return Offer to join the Avascent team full-time.

Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental parts of our recruiting strategy. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you have any questions, please reach our Campus Ambassador at JBinley@avascent.com.

Pitch Dingman Competition 2021

Applications are now being accepted for Pitch Dingman Competition 2021!

Pitch Dingman Competition is the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship's signature annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition, where the University of Maryland's most talented student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. This year, the Dingman Center is expanding the virtual competition by doubling the prize funding and adding three competition tracks for students to enter. Students from any college or major, both graduate and undergraduate, can now compete for a total of $65,000 in non-dilutive startup funding.

The three tracks for Pitch Dingman Competition this year are as follows:

• Track 1: The David and Robyn Quattrone Venture Track - This track is targeted to students with scalable ventures that already have traction (revenue, users, investment and/or grants).
• Track 2: Main Street Track - This track is for small businesses with revenue and/or initial customers but not focused on scale.
• Track 3: Fearless Ideas Track - This track is for students who do not yet have a developed venture. This idea-style challenge asks students to improve/solve a specific problem through venture creation. This year’s challenge will be released soon.

For access to our online application, please visit go.umd.edu/PDC2021. Applications are now live for The David and Robyn Quattrone Venture Track as well as the Main Street Track and will close on February 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Pitch Dingman Competition semifinals will be held on April 16, 2021 and the final competition will be held May 4, 2021.

For more information on Pitch Dingman Competition, including eligibility, a full timeline and a breakdown of prizes, please visit go.umd.edu/pitchdingman.

Questions? Contact the Dingman Center team at dingman@rhsmith.umd.edu.

UMBA [Virtual] Student Mentorship

The University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network is hosting a virtual mentorship program. Interested students can register through this Friday, January 22nd. See registration link below for more information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoBNCVhbgKl4rS5-MJ4O5bSKsz8xuREfB4e5zpmGT9HbzEpQ/viewform?mc=92d397e8-3fe2-11eb-bc8c-0e517be81658

Assistant Analyst Position at the Congressional Budget Office

 

This is a position for seniors interested in economic policy. The Congressional Budget Office, a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic, policy, and budgetary analysis to the Congress, is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions. Specific duties vary by division, but most include research assistance, statistical analysis, database management, literature review, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree by June 2021.
• A strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field with economics coursework. The position in the National Security Division is also open to applicants with science or engineering degrees.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills, perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress.
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language—such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, R, or SAS—is preferred for some positions.)

This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school in economics, public policy, or a related field. The position is only for those who have or are completing a bachelor’s degree; it is not for those who have or are completing a master’s degree.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Although there is no deadline, this position may be closed any time after February 15, 2021, if CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Contact

Annita Gulati Cox or Kate Green, Washington, DC, careers@cbo.gov

Learn more on their website.

Information Sessions on Internships with the Federal Reserve Board

 

Current Fed Research Assistants and staff will be hosting information sessions to highlight economics related employment opportunities for undergraduate students. This would be helpful for anyone interested in applying to the Spring Recruiting Cycle for RA positions at the Board (application deadline is January 31), or those interested in getting a head start on next year. 

We will be hosting information sessions during our virtual office hours over the following dates in January:

Friday, January 22 from 10:00-10:45 AM

Monday, January 25 from 2:00-2:45 PM

Monday, January 25 from 3:00-3:45 PM

Friday, January 29 from 10:00-10:45 AM

Students can email econoutreach@frb.gov for registration information and links to the events.

 

Exploring Careers in Economics – Many of you may be aware of this ongoing public facing event organized to broaden awareness of careers in economics and to further develop a diverse pool of talent interested in the field. We have four recorded sessions available for viewing at https://www.federalreserve.gov/conferences/exploring-careers-in-economics.htm. Past keynote speakers include Governor Lael Brainard (Fall 2020), Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic (Fall 2019) , and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly (Spring 2019). We are currently developing the Spring 2021 program, and you can expect to hear from our Public Information Outreach team in February or March for more information.

 

www.fedeconjobs.org – The Federal Reserve System’s portal for information on RA and internship opportunities at the Board and all 12 Reserve Banks has undergone a recent refresh. We would like for you to direct any students interested in economics related careers at the Fed to it to find out about open positions, and how RAs contribute to the health of the economy and work of Fed Economists across the System.

Data Analysis with R - Opportunity to take a Spring 2021 class through the UMD - DC Consortium

Are you interested in the fast-growing field of data science? How about programming in one of the most popular languages around? Then take Howard University's ECON 181 - Statistical Programming and Financial Literacy, taught by Federal Reserve Board staff through Howard University! The course begins Friday January 22nd.

• Learn introductory programming in R (highly marketable skills!)
• Strengthen your data analysis abilities to become more competitive for desirable jobs in economics and data science
• Get extensive one-on-one help from instructors at the Federal Reserve Board
• Work with Federal Reserve economists on real world economics research

Prereqs: At least one course in econometrics.

Note that the class meets Friday mornings (virtually for spring 2021) and is taught by Board staff.

To register for this course, follow the steps to register through the UMD - D.C. Consortium. Contact the instructor, Dr. Joanne Hsu (Joanne.W.Hsu@frb.gov), with any questions.

Research Analyst Summer Intern at the Brattle Group: Information Session and Application

This internship role will provide you with the opportunity to apply the economic concepts you’re learning in the classroom in a professional services setting. It will also help you to improve your research and data analysis skills as well as learn to manage and prioritize tasks. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

Typical Assignments Might Include:

• Providing in-depth research, summarizing documents, and communicating with project team members at all levels
• Auditing and contributing to the creation of financial, economic, and operational models
• Adapting economic theory to apply to real life questions and problems

General Information Session: January 19, 8:00 pm (register)

Application Deadline: January 29 (apply)

Paid Internship Opportunity for Juniors At DC Public Affairs Consulting Firm

 

Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS) is an analytical public affairs consulting firm. HPS uses substantive analysis to understand complex topics, and creative public affairs tools to explain issues to audiences and reach critical stakeholders. We achieve our clients' goals by enhancing understanding of issues, products, and companies, and ultimately, improving outcomes.

Summary of Position:

HPS is seeking full-time paid interns for summer 2021 to support the operations of the firm. They will benefit from immediate client exposure and opportunities for professional development while working in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. Interns support directors and partners on client teams, as well as contribute to internal firm projects. A successful candidate has strong writing and time-management skills, and a curious, proactive, high-achieving attitude. 

Application closes on Sunday, January 24.

The link to our application is here. Please see here for a list of FAQs about the internship program. Additionally, if students would like to attend a virtual information session, they can sign up for the remaining information session here.

Paid Global Market Development Internship with the Milken Institute Starting Soon

Position description

The Milken Institute is a non-profit, nonpartisan think tank determined to increase global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs, and improve health. We do this through independent, data-driven research, action-oriented convenings, and meaningful policy proposals.

The Institute’s Global Market Development (GMD) practice helps build and strengthen financial markets in emerging markets and developing economies. The practice does so in several ways, including (i) by facilitating an informed and coordinated policymaking process across government institutions, private-sector stakeholders, and civil society; (ii) by providing training to a generation of leaders in central banks, finance ministries, securities regulators, and other agencies charged with supervising and/or developing financial markets; and (iii) working with international development partners to pursue innovative approaches to financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Paid Summer Research Internship: Energy Transition Policy with Resources for the Future

Do you want to begin a career in academic or policy research? Are you interested in contributing to impactful, balanced research that is aimed at improving environmental, energy and natural resource decisions? A summer research internship with Resources for the Future (RFF) might be right for you. The RFF summer internship program provides an opportunity for students to prepare for careers that engage in academic and policy-relevant research. Interns are essential members of the Resources for the Future (RFF) Research and Policy Engagement team. They are responsible for providing technical support that, under the direction of RFF Fellows, allows for the production of compelling and impactful research that aligns with RFF’s mission of improving environmental, energy and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.


Our research internships are a 10-week program paid at $15 an hour for up to 35 hours a week. They will be conducted virtually unless otherwise noted. Internships will run from June 7, 2021 to August 13, 2021. Start or end dates can be changed with an approved exception.

Resources for the Future (RFF) is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement. We work with leading national and global partners—from technologists at NASA to climate scientists at our new European institute—to apply an economic lens to climate change and other global environmental and resource challenges of the 21st century.

We are seeking an intern to support an ongoing project on Energy Transition Policy

Internship Announcement: United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Group

The USPS OIG is seeking students enrolled in college/university programs to fill their Student Cooperative position in Office of Audit, Cost & Pricing Team in Arlington, Virginia.

Access the full job description here. The application will close on January 24th.

Spring/Summer 2021 Internship at the FDIC

Each year, the Center for Financial Research offers paid internships to undergraduate and graduate students to work alongside economists and research assistants in our Washington, DC, office.

Research at the Center focuses on banking, financial markets, consumer finance, risk measurement, deposit insurance, and systemic risk, among other topics. Interns assemble data, perform data analyses, compose short memoranda, help write scholarly research, and assist with seminar planning. Interns also have the opportunity to learn about banking, finance, regulatory economics, and applied statistics; learn and receive training in SAS, Stata, and other statistical packages; and become proficient at data analysis.

Interns must be enrolled as full-time students. Internships are limited to a one-year term, with a possible one-year extension. Interns may have the opportunity to advance to a permanent position at the FDIC.

A posting for interns at grade level 4/5 is now available on USAJOBS.

The application deadline is January 21, 2021. Internships will begin in Spring/Summer 2021.

Apply here: USAJOBS Announcement Number 2020-HQP-0395

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Spencer at (202) 898-6889.

Summer 2021 Public Affairs Paid Internship

 

Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS) is an analytical public affairs firm located in Washington D.C. Because students majoring in Economics have been a good fit for us in the past, we wanted to spread the word about our paid summer 2021 internship.

The link to our application is here, which closes on Sunday, January 24th, at 11pm ET. 

Please see here for a list of FAQs about the internship program. Additionally, if students would like to attend a virtual information session, they can sign up for one here.

APPLY TODAY for BSOS College Scholarships

Applications for BSOS College Scholarships are due on February 26, 2021 by 9AM.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current students! We encourage you to apply now for an award for the Fall 2021 semester. Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's unique eligibility criteria. To explore all of our BSOS scholarships, and determine which ones suit you, please visit this link.

Applications for the Fall 2021 semester are due on Friday, February 26, 2021 by 9a.m. Click here to apply.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be

e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Summer 2022 Paid People Analytics Internship/Trainee Program with PriceWaterhouse Coopers

A career in our People Analytics and Insights practice, within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations. Our team helps business leaders design survey programmes that deliver meaningful insight into attitudes and behaviours that will improve business outcomes. Our team focuses on developing and analysing surveys related to workforce, market research, and customer satisfaction to find ways organisations can optimise Human Resources and establish industry leading practices.

Paid Internship @ FERC closing 1/14

 The Economist posting is open 12/31/2020 to 01/14/2021; see https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/588351300

Internship Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an executive agency that oversees the U.S. wholesale natural gas and electricity markets. In addition to monitoring the activity within these markets, FERC analyzes proposals to build liquefied natural gas terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines, licenses hydropower projects, and addresses issues related to grid modernization and a smarter grid.

This paid internship will be in the Office of Enforcement’s Division of Analytics and Surveillance (DAS). DAS focuses on identifying potential manipulation, anti-competitive behavior, and other anomalous activities in the natural gas and electricity markets. To support this mission, DAS analysts write code using Python, R, SQL, SAS, etc to screen FERC’s large set of non-public trading and market data as well as analyze energy trading strategies and detect potential manipulation, anti-competitive behavior, and other anomalies in the energy markets. DAS staff also participate in investigations and docketed proceedings, providing detailed transactional analysis, market event analysis, and subject matter expertise.

Successful interns have had backgrounds in economics, environmental science, computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, finance, and public policy. Past interns also have been interested in energy policy and commodities market regulation.

FERC is consistently rated highly by The Best Places to Work survey, scoring in the top 5 mid-size agencies for the past five years. DAS itself scores even higher, reflecting a group that not only believes in their work but also the people around them.

Internship Responsibilities
Interns selected for this position will:
1. Participate in an intensive DAS-led training which will provide an overview of FERC, the legal and regulatory aspects of market monitoring, natural gas and electricity market concepts, and basic commodity trading concepts. The training will also introduce basic concepts in SAS, SQL, Python, and R.
2. Work with a mentor to develop a project involving a specific aspect of FERC’s markets. Interns will be expected to code and use FERC’s market data as a part of their project.
3. Present their work to the division at the end of their internship.

Previous DAS Interns have worked on active natural gas and electric investigations, updated screens for physical and financial energy products, and researched the potential impacts of new products and regulations on the market.

Application Requirements
**NOTE: The internship posting will be open for two weeks: 12/31/2020 to 01/14/2021**

During the posting window, the student must have or create an USAJOBS.GOV account and enter their information into the USAJOBS.GOV website portal. Please search "Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)" and pick the internship(s) for Office of Enforcement, Division of Analytics and Surveillance (DAS). The positions will be listed as either Energy Industry Analyst Intern or Economist Intern.

Please note that the Economist Intern position will require candidates to demonstrate adequate coursework in Economics to be considered. We encourage candidates without the economics credits to apply under the EIA posting. All students may apply to the EIA posting. Responsibilities between EIA and Economist internships will be identical, and all internship applicants for concurrent EIA/Economist postings will be reviewed jointly.

Finally, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FERC is currently operating in a 100% remote environment, which includes this position. Typically, this position is located at HQ in Washington, DC. When FERC’s operating status changes, this position will be expected to report to the office, as per FERC policy. More information will be communicated when there is more clarity about FERC’s operating status. Until then, the Commission staff remain teleworking full-time.