Research Assistant opportunities at the Brookings Institution

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is currently recruiting for two exciting Research Assistant positions, starting in summer 2024. These are two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and August 1, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates!
Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/join-the-top-ranked-think-tank-for-domestic-economic-policy/
 
Opportunity with the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary policy:
https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3341/research-assistant%2c-hutchins-center-on-fiscal-and-monetary-policy/job
 
Opportunity with the Center on Health Policy:
https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3428/research-assistant%2c-center-on-health-policy/job
 
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree by summer 2024 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics and will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled.
 

Contract Law Lecture with UMD Carey Law School Professor

Are you interested in law or legal studies? Explore contract law in our beginners' course taught by a Carey Law School professor, providing a taste of a 1L class for undergraduates!

Date: April 25th, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Location: ESJ 2204
RSVP HERE 

Management and Program Analyst Pathways Programs in the Federal Government

The Department of Transportation, Office of the Inspector General is seeking recent graduates to join one of the following three tracks: management and program analyst, performance auditor or financial auditor at its offices in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. This position lasts one year and may be converted into the competitive service upon successful completion of the program.

Audience: Recent graduates in a master’s or bachelor's program
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 28

Apply on USAJOBS: Management and program analyst, Performance auditor or Financial auditor

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

CBO Summer Internship for Graduating and Rising Seniors

Application Due Date: April 28, 2024

The Congressional Budget Office’s summer internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. Most of CBO’s employees are in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and the internships will ideally be conducted in a hybrid manner. The summer internship program runs from May 28, 2024, to August 2, 2024; there may be some flexibility in those dates.

Interns contribute to CBO’s work on topics such as the slowdown in Medicare spending, the enrollment of immigrants in federal benefit programs, the availability and use of military aircraft, and financial risk in mortgage programs—as well as to estimating the budgetary costs of legislative proposals. In addition, interns participate in an educational program that includes briefings on CBO’s role in the budget process. Interns also have opportunities for networking with budget and policy professionals. Please see CBO’s page on internships for additional information.

Qualifications
All CBO summer internships require solid writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Familiarity with computer programming, statistics, econometrics, and other quantitative methods is required. Ideal candidates also have exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills. U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration, as are noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States and seeking citizenship.

Students must also:

• Be enrolled as a current graduate student, have completed their undergraduate education during the 2023-2024 academic year, or expect to complete their undergraduate education during the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Have an undergraduate major in economics, data science, public policy, mathematics, computer science, or related field or be pursuing graduate study in such a field. (Those pursuing an MBA or JD will not be considered.)
• Be proficient with at least one type of data analysis software, such as SAS, STATA, Python, or R.

How to Apply
Students must submit a cover letter, a résumé, contact information for two references (who may know the applicant either from academic work or from employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts that include coursework for the spring semester. First-year graduate students must submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript. A complete application must be submitted through CBO’s website by April 28, 2024, EST, to be considered; there will be no exceptions.

This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Rare Congressional Budget Office opening perfect for graduating seniors

Assistant Analyst Position

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO’s Budget Analysis Division, which develops multiyear budget projections and cost estimates for nearly every bill approved by Congressional committees, seeks an assistant analyst to work in its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit. The assistant analyst will work mainly on topics in agriculture, conservation, and other areas in the unit’s portfolio.

CBO’s assistant analysts work both independently and collaboratively and often on tight deadlines to respond to Congressional requests. They typically work on several bills simultaneously, gathering and synthesizing information by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data. They are required to communicate often with other CBO staff members and with staff at federal agencies and other organizations.

This is an entry-level position limited to a three-year appointment. It is ideal for a candidate who is interested in gaining substantive work experience before attending graduate school in public policy, economics, law, or another analytical field. It is open only to those who have or are completing a bachelor’s degree; it is not for someone who has or is completing a graduate degree.

Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree by June 2024 and have a strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field. The position requires strong quantitative skills, exceptional written and oral communication skills, perseverance, and a desire to work on issues of interest to the Congress.

Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required. Proficiency with statistical software packages or programming languages is desirable. Knowledge of or experience with agriculture support programs is preferred but not required.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation.

Salary and Benefits
The starting salary will be $60,000. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, a one- to two-page résumé, a writing sample of no more than three pages, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024; incomplete applications will not be considered. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Contact
Kate Green or Annita Gulati Cox, Washington, D.C., careers@cbo.gov.

Scholarships Currently Open for BSOS Students

 

JUNIORS Applying to Law School Due date: Friday, April 5, 2024 | Read more.  The Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Jay G. Cohen, a prominent Baltimore attorney and proud Terp husband and father. This fund will provide students with resources to pay for part (or all) of an LSAT preparation course Additional expenses incidental to the law school admissions process (e.g. application fees, transportation for visits, etc.).  All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply; preference given to students in their junior year, or non-graduating Spring 2024 seniors. BSOS SCHOLARSHIPS Due date: Friday, April 12, 2024 | Read more and Apply The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current and returning BSOS students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors). Eleven (11) different scholarships (some with multiple award recipients) are available for the Fall 2024 semester.  Scholarships are available to specific majors To residents of specific geographic regions (Gloucester, Camden or Burlington counties in New Jersey or attended William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA; see Herskowitz Endowed Scholarship Award). A scholarship available to students from Nassau or Suffolk counties in Long Island, New York; see Portogallo Family Endowed Scholarship.  First generation students (see Jean & Robert Steele Scholarship and the Montgomery Family Endowed Scholarship). Graduated from a secondary school in Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East, Africa, or Canada (see Benjamin, Mary, and Maryanne Sharp Endowed Scholarship). Awards range from $500-$3,500. Students graduating Spring 2024 are not eligible. View all BSOS scholarships. For UNDOCUMENTED/FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS Due date: Friday, April 12, 2024 | Read more and Apply The Terp DREAM Scholarship is intended to provide scholarships to undergraduate, undocumented, first-generation students who have completed at least one semester at the University of Maryland and who have financial need. Multiple scholarships will be distributed, between $250-$1,000. CREATIVE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP Due date: April 19, 2024 | Read more and Apply Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of BSOS professor, Judith Freidenberg. The scholarship provides two prizes, $1,000 for first prize and $600 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply (returning to UMD in Fall 2024). Questions regarding any of these scholarships or the application process may be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program is a great opportunity for students interested in public service and becoming leaders in their community. 

We are looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2024* and are interested in being change-makers. 

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 8th 

Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

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Free Hybrid Conference on International Policy and Diplomacy, April 12

The Public Liaison Division of the Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA/SOE/PL) is organizing the second annual, hybrid Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) Conference to raise awareness about the Secretary of State’s foreign policy priorities and the reasons why diplomacy is important to every American. The conference also aims to advance the department’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts.

This conference will build on the success of the inaugural MSI conference in 2023, the previous 13 conferences for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and three symposia for students of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) hosted by GPA/SOE/PL. This conference is also for undergraduate and graduate students attending Asian American Native American Pacific Islander–Serving Institutions (ANNAPISIs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian–Serving Institutions (ANNHs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

On the Agenda:
Career Fair: Undergraduate and graduate students from across the country are invited to attend the career fair after the conference to network with Department of State bureau representatives and stakeholders to discover more about career opportunities and programs available to students.

Panels: The main conference event includes three panels with diverse and dynamic Civil Service and Foreign Service officials who will share their career experiences, describe their diplomatic work, and highlight various options for enrolled MSI students to participate in internships, international exchange programs, and more. Virtual attendees will be able to view a livestream of events on an interactive website.

Date/Time: April 12, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual and In-Person at Harry S. Truman Building, 2201 C. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20520

Register here

Bright Futures Initiative: 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 1, 2024

Application Closes: Monday, May 6, 2024

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships.


Eligibility

-Registered UMD undergraduate students returning to campus for fall 2004. May 2024 graduating seniors are not eligible.

-A secured unpaid on-campus and off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency for summer 2024.

-A new internship experience during summer 2024 and completed by the start of the fall 2024 semester.

-Supervised by a professional in the field.

-Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December.

-Preference will also be given to those who have not previously received this scholarship.


This scholarship is generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

Sustainability Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 8, 2024

Application Closes: Friday, May 3, 2024

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help off-set expenses associated with an unpaid internship. Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.

Eligibility

-The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

-Registered UMD undergraduate students returning to campus for fall 2004. May 2024 graduating seniors are not eligible.

-A secured summer unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency.

-Supervised by a professional in the field.

-All class years are welcome to apply.

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

 

How to Find an Internship: Tips for BSOS Students, special emphasis on ECON Students

April 4, 2024 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Virtual

Register

Are you eager to gain real-world experience through an internship but feel uncertain about where to start or what employers are looking for? Join us for a workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of finding an internship that aligns with your career goals and academic interests. This workshop is specifically for students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. It will be co-hosted by the staff from the Department of Economics who will share specific search strategies for ECON Students and information about their internship for credit options. All BSOS students are welcome to attend and there will be search strategies useful for all students in the college.

MS in Applied Economics Information Session

Our Master's in Applied Economics program is holding a virtual information session on Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:30 p.m. ET. 

This information session will feature a detailed presentation of about one hour, and opportunities for Q&A with our program's Executive Director, Dr. John Straub, our Associate Director, Dr. Amanda Kerr, and other representatives from our department. If you are considering continuing your education beyond a bachelor's degree, this is a great opportunity to learn what is available at UMD. If interested in joining, please register here. 

If you have any questions specific to the MS program, please contact cpmasters-econ@umd.edu.

Summer 2024 Internship with the FTC's Bureau of Economics

The Bureau of Economics of the Federal Trade Commission is hiring interns for Summer 2024. We are looking for advanced undergraduate economics students who are interested in exploring graduate school (such as those considering a pre-doc for the fall of 2025) or economic policy jobs after graduation. We are especially interested in students with substantive experience analyzing data in Stata, R, or Python, and excellent written and oral communication skills. We will only be accepting 150 applications, so we encourage any interested student to apply promptly https://www.usajobs.gov/job/784133800 and not wait for the deadline.

The intern would work with some of our 80 PhD economists to support economic analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and/or applied microeconomics research projects. The intern would work in a leading policy and research group – FTC economists present at leading academic conferences and publish in top journals.

(While the position title says that this is for an “office automation” role, the job would involve the tasks described above and that are in the job description.)

Please contact kconlon@ftc.gov and mgrosz@ftc.gov with any questions.

Note, if you will no longer be the right person for outreach regarding job announcements in the fall, please contact the kconlon@ftc.gov and mgrosz@ftc.gov.

Launching your Federal Career: Workshops Offer Insider Tips for Landing Federal Government Positions

Students and recent graduates are key participants in the future Federal workforce. To make a career in public service a reality, understanding the Federal employment process is vital. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Center for Federal Executive Board (FEB) Operations present the Federal Executive Board Campus Series 2024. This four-session series is open to all students, recent graduates, and campus professionals (career services, faculty, Department heads, etc.). The series explains the Federal application and hiring process to help students and recent graduates find internships and full-time jobs working in their career field and will help academic partners gain the information needed to help guide their students.

Session 1: Navigating USAJOBS (Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs) 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET 

Click on link to register for Navigating USAJOBS

Session 2: Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET

Click on link to register for Writing Your Federal Resume

Session 3: Interviewing for Federal Jobs

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET

Click on link to register for Interviewing for Federal Jobs

Session 4: Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET

Click on link to register for Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

Two Internship Opportunities with Cornerstone Research

Sophomore Summit: A two-day virtual program that provides sophomores with an overview of economic consulting, a hands-on sophomore-friendly project, and opportunities to network with each other and current consultants.

When: Wednesday, May 22 – Thursday, May 23, 2024
Student Participants: Sophomore students
Application link for students: here

First-Year Foundations: A virtual program that provides first-year students with an introduction to economic consulting, case overview, conversations with consultants with diverse backgrounds, a brief experience project, and opportunities to network with each other and current consultants.

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (offering two sessions)
Student Participants: First-Year students
Application link for students: here

Morgan Stanley Summer 2025 Internship

The Operations Division at Morgan Stanley is the front line of defense for the Firm's financial and operational well-being and works closely with almost all departments in order to safeguard the Firm's reputation and franchise. Operations partners with Sales & Trading, Finance, Legal, and Technology to execute the Firm's institutional, retail, and asset management businesses - via supporting and settling daily transactions, devising and implementing effective controls, developing strong client relationships, and engaging with its business partners to enable development of new structures, businesses, and markets.

Summer Analysts join us for a 10-week Summer Analyst Program beginning in June. This includes broad exposure to various functions across Operations and the financial services industry and a Firm orientation and an intensive hands-on introduction to Operations at Morgan Stanley through on the job training and a group project. There will also be opportunities to engage with members of the Operations senior management team.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across the various Operations teams to evaluate and reengineer processes to drive greater operational efficiency.
• Obtain a broad understanding of Operations and its departmental interdependencies.
• Present to senior management.
• Partner with business units and technology to deliver exceptional service to our clients in the areas of trade capture, clearance and settlement, account opening, cash management, billing, tax reporting and fraud monitoring.
• Partner with Technology to design, manage and implement business process changes to streamline processes, improve productivity and optimize operational efficiency.
• Effectively identify and mitigate operational risk while ensuring continued compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships in order to deliver world class operational services.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and graduating between December 2025 and June 2026

Visit this page to learn more and apply.

BSOS Etiquette Dinner

 

BSOS Etiquette Dinner

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 5 – 7 pm

Registration required

Join the Feller Center and our team of experts for an 4-course etiquette dinner. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to polish your skills and gain key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation! *Open to BA and BS current UMD BSOS majors.

Business casual attire is suggested. All attendees will also receive a Feller Center padfolio.

Questions? Contact Liza Lebrun, Assistant Director for Internships & Experiential Learning- Feller Center, BSOS at llebrun@umd.edu. Registration will close when we reach capacity or April 5.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Research Associate Information Session

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Register

Wondering if Economics is right for you, how to get into the field, what skills you need, what classes to take or where you could take a career in Econ? Join us April 2nd for a discussion on these exact topics with Brian Greaney, Amy Smaldone, and Andy Spewak.

Brian Greaney is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Before starting his PhD in Econ at Yale University, he was a Research Associate at Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis.

Amy Smaldone is a Senior Research Associate at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. Before joining us, she earned her undergraduate at Rutgers University.

Andy Spewak was a Senior Research Associate at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank not too long ago, now he is a Senior Workforce Data Analyst at the Federal Reserve Board of Govenors.

If you’re interested, please register here! We look forward to having you join us!

For questions contact ra.recruiting@stls.frb.org

Learn more about the Research Associate positions.

Housing Policy Council Look for UMD ECON Major for Paid Summer Internship

Application Due Date: April 5 (apply by March 22 for best consideration)

HPC is seeking a Summer Intern/Research Assistant to work at our Washington, D.C. office. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and build business acumen.

The Housing Policy Council (HPC) is a nonpartisan trade association representing the nation’s leading participants in the housing finance market. The President of the HPC, ED DeMarco, is a member of the Economic Leadership Council and is a strong supporter of our ECON undergraduate program. The Summer Intern/Research Assistant will assist the HPC staff with a variety of projects pertaining to mortgage policy, capital markets, membership, events management, government relations and administration. In conjunction with HPC staff, the intern will:

• Utilize mortgage databases to analyze data and generate reports on the mortgage market’s structure, size, and performance
• Provide research assistance in the drafting of internal memos, research papers, and comment letters on pending regulations
• Attend and report on Congressional hearings
• Assist with logistics for HPC’s Annual Meeting

Required qualifications for this position include:
Education:

• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in a bachelor’s program at an accredited academic institution. Economics majors preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Takes initiative and problem-solves.
• Ability to follow-through on projects and to operate within deadlines.
• A strong desire to learn and to work hard.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

The schedule for this position is 24-32 hours per week. This internship is expected to begin in May 2024 and last up to three months. The Summer Intern/Research Assistant will work at HPC’s Washington D.C. office three designated days per week. There will also be an option to telework one designated day per week.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelly Rohrer at recruiter@housingpolicycouncil.org The deadline to apply is April 5th.

Pay rate for this position is $20 per hour.

The Wellness Series: Dealing with Disappointment

This session will help you manage life's frustrations and bounce back from disappointment when things don't go the way you want or expect. Coping skills like mindfulness, gratitude, and growth mindset will help you come to term with these feelings and find your "grit" to move forward.

Advanced registration is not required. Please know that this is a skill-building session and is not a confidential therapy space. The session will close to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. More information about all Wellness Session topics can be found at counseling.umd.edu/wellness

A paid internship opportunity in the federal government

 

Join us in paving the way for a brighter future

Applications are open now for the fall 2024 Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program.

The program helps bring diverse young talent to government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency.

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from across disciplines are welcome to apply.

Future Leader Benefits:

The Internship Program includes:

- A 10-12 week in-person or virtual internship at a federal agency.
- Stipend funding to help cover expenses.
- Professional development and networking events.

The fall 2024 program offers various opportunities for candidates to pursue based on their interests.

Visit this page to learn more  

Reminder: ECON Departmental Scholarship Application Open

 

                                                    

https://go.umd.edu/econscholarships2024

Environmental Career Panel- Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Bay Advocacy Institute for a virtual panel discussion
on environmental careers on Thursday, April 18th , from 5:00-6:30PM.

Students are invited to hear from professionals across the fields of restoration and conservation, and
panelists’ career paths, challenges, opportunities, and more. Registration is required, available online,
and FREE.

Terrapins Connect Pride Mentorship Program

Apply by March 11

This program is a 6-week mentorship program designed to bring together talented LGBTQ+ students and their allies and connect them with experienced alumni. Mentorship offers many opportunities — promoting career and scholarly success, helping in career exploration, and building important, lasting relationships with others. The program will run from March 26-May 3, 2024.

Note there will be a limited number of spots for mentors and mentees. By joining the program you are not guaranteed to be matched, though we will do our best to match all interested parties.

For any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Manager of Alumni Volunteer Programs, Erica Lane.

Neil Moskowitz Economics Lecture

 

EAM Economics Speaker Panel

Join the Economics Association of Maryland for an open discussion and Q&A session with economics PhD students! They will be discussing research, jobs, programs, and the graduate school experience! 

Date: March 7, 2024 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30)

Location: STAMP room Nanticoke 1238 

Volunteer for Maryland Day 2024!

Join the Department of Economics at Maryland Day 2024 on Saturday, April 27th !
Maryland Day is the University’s annual springtime open house and is always a day of
learning, fun, and discovery for the UMD community and our neighbors. We are looking
for students interested in volunteering alongside ECON staff to help lead departmental
activities (like a fun risk aversion game that rewards players with candy. and speak to
members of the public and prospective students about the major.

Volunteers can staff the table in two hour shifts from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the day and will get a free Maryland Day t-shirt for lending a hand. Please fill out this Google Form with your contact information and availability to be added to the list.

As the date approaches, you will be emailed with additional information about the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email David Tana

(dvtana@umd.edu).

See you at Maryland Day!

Economics Internship at the Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduate juniors or seniors, or master’s students majoring in Economics, Data Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or other Statistics-related fields to apply for an internship with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. Selected interns will assist members of the Economics Staff in setting up processes to improve workflow and conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations related to food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed.

Internships will be for at least one academic semester and require a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. Intern positions are unpaid; however, students may be able to earn college credit. U.S. citizenship is required of all interns. 

Candidates must have at least Junior Standing and have completed classes in econometrics and intermediate microeconomics, or similar classes on computational methods for data analysis by the time of the internship. Competitive candidates are detail-focused, have strong communication and writing skills, and can work independently. We encourage candidates to apply who have experience with Microsoft 365 including Access, Excel, Word, and SharePoint Online; analytical software such as STATA and R; and applications such as Python.

Application packages must include a cover letter and current resume. Include in your cover letter a statement of interest and an acknowledgement that you are applying for an unpaid, 16 hour-per-week internship. Include in your resume a list of relevant courses and a declaration of citizenship.

To be considered for this internship, please send your application package to ECONInternship@fda.hhs.gov with the subject “Fall 2024 FDA Econ Internship” by midnight on March 29, 2024 . Only applications received via email will be considered.

Department of Defense Hiring Financial Roles On-Campus

Calling all business, economics, management, or other financially adjacent majors! The Department of Defense Financial Future program will be actively hiring for open full-time rules, on-campus on Monday, March 11! More registration information on the event is available at the following links:

• Hiresmith: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101187757
• Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/events/1488610

DoD Financial Management Information and Recruiting Session

• 5:30-7pm on Monday, March 11
• Van Munching Hall 1505

DoD Financial Management Recruiter On-Campus Office Hours

• 12-4:30pm on Monday, March 11
• Van Munching Hall 3

DoD Financial Management “Employer of the Day” Desk

• 12:30-3pm on Monday, March 11
• "Employer of the Day" Desk in VMH
• More info here: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101187757

FDIC Student Trainee Economist Position

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, Headquarters of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of projects related to enhancing the Corporation's programs for identifying, monitoring, and addressing existing and emerging aggregate risks to the Corporation's deposit insurance funds. This Internship will begin Summer 2024.

Duties

• Performs research and compiles financial and economic information related to existing and emerging risks to the Corporation's deposit insurance funds.
• Maintains and updates various office files to include work papers, data files, and records.
• Use various computer software (e.g., spreadsheet, database, presentation, mapping, design, and economic) to extract data and generate reports to support staff.

For more information and how to apply please visit USAJOBS.

MAIR Info Session

The Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) application for Fall 2024 is OPEN. Students with junior standing in the current academic year, 2023 - 2024, are eligible to apply. Deadline for Best Consideration is March 15, 2024.

We invite any students interested in the program to attend our hybrid information session on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST.

Please register for Zoom option using this link.

OR

You can join us to Meet & Greet the Faculty & Staff IN PERSON at:
Conference Room 2113 Chincoteague Hall, Second Floor.

For more information about the program, please visit our website.

The application can be found here on GVPT's website. 

Sophomore Externship - RISE@AG

The Rise@AG externship will be held in-person in our Boston office from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to have a final round interview for a 2025 summer internship offer. While the program will be hosted in Boston, you will have the opportunity to interview with your first office preference from any of our 9 US offices. All costs will be covered including travel, accommodation, meals, etc. for the week-long Externship.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student who expects to graduate in either winter 2025 or spring 2026 and who identifies as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

• Minimum of 3.3 GPA

• Passion for using data and analytics

• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment

• Available for a full week-long, in-person program in August 2024, and must have legal authorization to work in the United States

Recruiting Process:

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis with the opportunity closing on Sunday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The recruiting process consists of one 30-minute behavioral based virtual interview. We will inform you of an interview decision two weeks post your application submission. To be considered, we ask that you submit: A resume

• A statement of interest (approx. 600 words) describing your background, why you are interested in this externship, and what skills and experiences you are hoping to gain. Please include your office preference for a summer 2025 internship.

• An unofficial transcript

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our DE&I Recruiting Team at deirecruiting@analysisgroup.com.

The full job posting and application can be found here: APPLY HERE!

ECON Employer/Alumni Panel in DC

The next ECON Employer/Alumni Panel is on Friday, March 8th in the UMD MS in Applied Economics DC Suite (1400 16th St. NW, Suite 140, Washington, DC 20036) from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The event will start with a brief panel introduction and then you'll have the opportunity to meet with representatives from:

• U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of International Affairs
• Nasdaq
• Federal Housing Finance Agency
• Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• American Institute for Economic Research
• Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
• Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

Additionally, it is a great opportunity to see the DC location (and grab lunch downtown). We occasionally have events there, and the MS program associate director will be there if you are considering applying to a master's program after graduating. She is happy to talk options, as she worked before pursuing a graduate degree and has experiences in the private industry, academia, and consulting.

Register here. If you have questions, please contact the MS Program Associate Director, Amanda Kerr (ACKerr@umd.edu).

Event Date: Friday, March 8th 
Event Start Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm 
Event Location: 1400 16th St. NW, Suite 140, Washington, DC 20036

Directions to the suite:

See the Google Maps link to the building: https://goo.gl/maps/9iyWzQ2DG39Lxwsh7. 

We are in suite 140 (on the main floor).  After you enter the foyer, walk past the Embassy of El Salvador, turn left just before the concierge's desk, and walk to the end of the corridor; the UMD suite 140 is next to the University of Notre Dame's suite.