Just getting started with LinkedIn? Register for the "LinkedIn Essentials" Skills Sesh!

Tuesday, March 15 • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | In-Person | Register

LinkedIn is a great tool for establishing an online presence, conducting career research, and facilitating connections with other professionals. With over 700 million professionals on LinkedIn, will your LinkedIn profile stand out? Attend this session to:

• Learn which profile sections are essential to complete when networking on LinkedIn
• Understand how to use the LinkedIn network to expand your professional connections, skills, and explore career options
• Know how to integrate your professional brand into your profile to stand out

 Join us for this practical session and leave with a draft of your LinkedIn profile and tips and tricks for navigating LinkedIn. Bring your laptop to make changes/edits to your profile throughout the session.

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Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

Questions? Contact Career Advisor, Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

Information Sessions on African American Studies

Join: httpd://go.umd.edu/aasdinfo2022

Applications Open for the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program honors the legacy of Howard Peters "Pete" Rawlings, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 40th district for more than two decades.

The Rawlings Program provides students the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Delegate Rawlings and develop as a champion for those marginalized and underrepresented in public leadership & decision-making processes.

Working with faculty, alumni and local leaders, Rawlings Fellows will develop skills and resources needed to take on leadership roles during the program and into their careers. Fellows will also grow to understand the importance of cultural pluralism and advocacy for unheard voices while developing leadership skills needed to adequately address these disparities.

The program offers opportunities for mentorship, professional development events, potential engagements with local & state leaders, the opportunity to secure an internship with a government agency, political organization or nonprofit and gain hands-on experience to actively serve in the local community. These program components help Rawlings Fellows realize their commitment to public service and further develop critical leadership skills necessary for a career in government, nonprofits or private sector jobs related to leadership and advocacy for the underrepresented.

Students must have 2 remaining semesters left at the start of the program in the fall to be eligible.

The application deadline is April 2, 2022.

Application where prospective students can apply is at the bottom of this link.

Planning on Pursuing a Graduate Degree in a STEM Field? NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Sessions

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office will hold a series of early ZOOM information sessions to help you plan effectively for your NSF applications. **Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, recent UMD graduates, and UMD grad students who will be in their 2nd year in Fall 2022 (and who did not apply for NSF in fall 2021) are welcome to attend.**

ZOOM NSF Prep Session #1 - Monday, March 14, 4 pm - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Click here to register for Session #1

ZOOM NSF Prep Session #2 - Wednesday, March 16, 4 pm - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Click here to register for Session #2

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

UMD National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall
www.scholarships.umd.edu

Workshop: How to Prepare for an Interview

Location: Virtual Event

When: Thursday, March 10 & Monday, April 18, 12-12:45pm

Interviewing takes practice -- and interviews do not need to be perfect. You will say "um” at certain points. You will get caught off-guard by an unexpected interview question and will need some time to think through how to best answer it. You may need to ask the interviewer to repeat a question because you want to make sure you understood it correctly. These scenarios are okay! We are human. The key is to be prepared and be yourself throughout the interview process.

START Now Offering Paid, Remote Internships - Summer 2022 Application Available

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for its Summer 2022 Internship Program! We are also very excited to announce that our program now includes a stipend. Students will receive $3,000 for summer semesters, and $2,250 for fall and spring semesters.

The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Sunday, March 13 at 11:59pm ET, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, April 3 at 11:59pm ET. We were hoping you might be able to share the information below with any students and other contacts who you think may be interested in these opportunities!

START is currently offering our program remotely and plans to continue doing so in the summer. Accepted interns may have the option to work in person pending further public health developments, but all will retain the ability to continue working remotely if desired. You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link: https://umd.edu/4Maryland.

Event: The Art of Skepticism in a Data Driven World, March 30th

Celebrating Social Data Science with Dr. Jevin West
Hosted by Katie Shilton and Brian Kim, co-directors of UMD's new major in Social Data Science

Wednesday, March 30th at 3:00pm EST
Online via Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

To celebrate the launch of UMD's new major in Social Data Science, join us for a talk by Dr. Jevin West, associate professor at the Information School at the University of Washington and co-author of Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World.

Social Data Science is the first major at UMD to teach data science techniques alongside social science methods and theories to solve pressing social problems. Dr. West's research is at the forefront of that intersection. He is the co-founder of the new Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, aimed at resisting strategic misinformation, promoting an informed society and strengthening democratic discourse. And he has dedicated his teaching to helping students use the tools of data science to think critically about what constitutes evidence. We are delighted to have him speak as we launch the new major!

Abstract:

"Today’s world is more thoroughly quantified than ever before. We are awash in numbers, statistics, figures, algorithms, and data graphics. Quantitative information is power: it is used to convey objectivity, to strengthen arguments, and to inform decisions—and all too often it is used to impress, overwhelm, and persuade without any conviction to truth. Fortunately, one doesn’t need an advanced degree in data science (although quite helpful) to see through the vast majority of quantitative misinformation. Drawing on examples from current events of misleading claims and misuses of artificial intelligence, this talk aims to empower data scientists and the everyday information consumer to push back when confronted by numerical arguments and data-hungry technologies. By focusing attention on the data sources and their weaknesses, rather than on the complex and often obscure algorithms and statistical procedures, we can see through the hype and hold our own against those selling quantitative snake-oil."

You can learn more about the new Bachelors of Science in Social Data Science here. Prospective students can also speak with an iSchool Undergraduate Advisor during drop-in advising hours.

FIRE Summer Research Internships

FIRE is excited to announce a new summer research internship and professional development opportunity built for a wide range of University of Maryland (UMD) students - the FIRE Summer Research Internships.

This opportunity is available to UMD undergraduates both affiliated with and independent of the FIRE program at UMD. We ask that you share this information with students who might benefit from the opportunity.

FIRE Summer Research Internships provides:

• a research-intensive, faculty-mentored 8-week summer experience
• AND
• 3 credits of transcript-impacting FIRE199: FIRE Research Internship course credit

FIRE Summer Research Interns work closely with our FIRE Faculty Leaders and a small group of their undergraduate peers on focused research projects in FIRE stream locations across campus.

All FIRE Summer Research Interns will participate in a broad range of potential research engagements:

• receive fundamental research, technology, and method training (no previous experience is required for all participants),
• learn, test, and implement new research methodologies and protocols,
• design and pilot experiments,
• gather and analyze data,
• and develop and share a finalized project or other research accomplishments.
• All FIRE Summer Research Interns will strongly develop their leadership potential and other professional capacities through weekly program-wide seminars and professional development discussions.

Each FIRE stream has a small number of FIRE Summer Research Interns ensuring selected students get a focused, faculty-mentored research experience.

Student Trainee (Mathematical Statistician) Opportunity Available at the USDA

Description
Please use this link for the complete job announcement and to apply: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

You must be a US Citizen to qualify for this job.

Summary
This position is located in the Office of Planning, Analysis and Risk Management (OPARM), which leads FSIS efforts related to strategic planning and evaluation, data analysis and advanced analytics, data science and enterprise risk management, and internal controls. The internship is designed to provide students with opportunities to work in and explore careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.

Duties

• This position is in the Office of Planning, Analysis and Risk Management (OPARM).
• OPARM leads FSIS efforts related to strategic planning and evaluation, data analysis and advanced analytics, data science and enterprise risk management, and internal controls.
• As a Student Trainee (Mathematical Statistician), your duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Using statistical (including data science), data visualization and other software applications or tools to query and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations with respect to existing policies and planned initiatives.
• Expressing ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and by numeric and graphic means, to support the coordination and tracking of data analysis activities.
• Reviewing, analyzing, monitoring, visualizing, and interpreting public health and operational data.
• Performing quality checks to assess consistency of data reporting across program areas.
• Tracking project activities, tasks, and status to ensure data and performance-related deliverables are properly monitored, completed, and communicated.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

KPMG Early Diversity Internship Opportunities

The KPMG Embark Scholars program is a multi-year paid internship program that helps develop high-performing students of color into leaders and provides overall education about the professional services industry. Click here to explore a complete list of the roles open.

*You MUST apply through KPMG's website, here, for your application to be reviewed.

Once you’ve reached the career search page, utilize the filter feature to search by location, practice and/or keywords to find the job that you are most interested in. Next, focus on creating ONE thoughtful, thorough application for your top preference. Be sure to have your resume and current transcript ready, as these will be required when you apply. Depending on the job, you may be asked to complete pymetrics. You MUST do so within FOUR DAYS or by the JOB DEADLINE, whichever comes first. Within ten days of the application deadline, you will hear back from the recruiter. Deadlines vary by position.

Before applying to a job, carefully review the job’s qualifications to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria related to major, graduation date, and other requirements listed for the position. For your application to be reviewed, you must apply through the KPMG Career Site linked here.

For more tips, review the “application insights” section of the search page linked above. You can also watch this brief video overview to learn more about KPMG’s campus recruitment process.