McNair Scholars Program

 

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START Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Paid Internship Program

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2023 Paid Internship Program!

The summer application will remain open until Sunday, March 12 at 11:59pm ET, however students are encouraged to apply by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 26 for best consideration. 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's Summer 2023 internship program will be in person at START headquarters in College Park, MD. Fully remote internships will not be possible for the Summer 2023 semester.

ECON Departmental Scholarships Available!

The Economics Department is pleased to announce the availability of several undergraduate scholarships recognizing academic excellence for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. They are:

The Kenneth L. Bupp Scholarship
The Rupa Duttagupta Fellowship
The Melanie E. (Lee) Easley Memorial Scholarship
The Honorable Idamae Garrtott Memorial Scholarship
The Moskowitz Family Scholarship
The Peggy Rae and John Sapienza Scholarship
The Mark C. Sullivan Economics Scholarship
The Mark D. and Tracye C. Turner Scholarship in Economics

Detailed information including scholarship descriptions, eligibility requirements, and application instructions can be found at www.go.umd.edu/econscholarships.

NEW USM Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarship

 

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Pre-Law Advising Office LSAT Prep Course Awards

The Pre-Law Advising Office & Kaplan Test Prep (with the generous support of the Office of Letters & Sciences) have partnered to provide affordable LSAT prep to students across UMD intending to apply to law school during the 2023-24 application cycle. 

The application is open to undergraduate students and alumni, but please note that current students will be given priority. For more information, please see the application. The deadline to apply for an LSAT course award is Friday, February 24, 2023.

Please contact Nicki Kern in the Pre-Law Advising Office at nkern@umd.edu if you have any questions.

Research Assistant opportunities at the Brookings Institution!

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is conducting two exciting recruitments, for positions starting in summer 2023. Each year we employ approximately fifteen research assistants for two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and August 1, 2023.

• The Brookings Tax Policy Center is seeking a research assistant or research analyst.

• The Hutchins Center for Fiscal and Monetary Policy is recruiting for a research assistant.

Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/join-the-top-ranked-think-tank-for-domestic-economic-policy/
 
Apply here:       

• Hutchins Center: https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3089/research-assistant%2c-hutchins-center-on-fiscal-and-monetary-policy-%28job-id%3a-2022-3089%29/job

• Tax Policy Center: https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3109/research-assistant-research-analyst%2c-tax-policy-center-%28job-id%3a-2023-3109%29/job

Applicants for research assistant positions should have a Bachelor’s degree by summer 2023 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics.
Research Analysts should have a master’s degree and one year of job experience or a BA with two years of highly relevant job experience
 
All applicants will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript.
The application deadline is February 21, 2023.

Terrapins Connect Live at Fannie Mae: Student & Alumni Networking Reception, Feb 23

 

Terrapins Connect Live at Fannie Mae: Student & Alumni Networking Reception
Thursday, February 23 | 4-6 p.m.
Fannie Mae Office- Washington, DC

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Join fellow Terps working a Fannie Mae along with UMD students for a networking reception

and brief remarks from leadership.

Fannie Mae is committed to our role in helping to create more opportunities for people to 
access equitable and sustainable housing. Learn how you can be a part of our mission and 
connect with UMD alum and our leaders on February 23rd from 4pm - 6pm for A Night Terp  Remember. We're looking forward to networking with you and talking about how we can build a future together.

A shuttle bus will be provided for students based on availability, from campus to Fannie Mae and back to campus Please be sure to indicate if you plan to take the bus during registration. This event is for current UMD Juniors and Seniors.

BUS WILL DEPART CAMPUS AT 3:15, please plan to load bus at 3pm. Bus pick up and drop off will be at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. More details to follow.

Join fellow Terps working at Fannie Mae along with UMD students for a networking reception

Agenda:
4:15 p.m.: Welcome from UMD
4:30 p.m.: How We Can Make an Impact - Fannie Mae's Mission
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Networking Social Hour


Questions regarding this event can be directed to Angela Dimopoulos at adimop@umd.edu.

Consulting for BSOS Majors Workshop Series

 
Applying for a consulting firm is different from the normal process and requires months of preparation to ace the interview. ECON majors are highly qualified and in demand at these firms but often miss out on these prestigious jobs because of they weren't prepared. In addition, most posts are filled in the fall for summer jobs. Because of this, we are partnering with the Feller Center to provide workshops throughout the semester. Mark these on your calendar and register if you are even remotely interested!

• Consulting for BSOS Majors: Intro to Consulting, February 7, 2023, 4:30 - 6pm
• Intro to Case Interviewing: March 15, 2023, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (registration opens soon)
• Resume Writing for Consulting/Internship, April 5, 2023, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (registration opens soon)
• Mock Case Interviews, April 12, 2023 (registration opens soon)

ECON Networking and Career Fair Wednesday, February 22, 2-4 pm in Washington DC

 

Wednesday, February 22, 2-4 pm
Washington DC Campus (1400 16th St. NW), In-person

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This is an opportunity to connect with employers specifically interested in ECON majors. Confirmed Employers include:

• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• CIA
• Cornerstone Research
• Federal Housing Finance Agency
• FI Consulting
• International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
• Nathan Associates
• Optimal Solutions Group
• US Department of the Treasury

University Internship and Career Fair, Feb 15-16, Virtual Feb 24

Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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All UMD students are welcomed to attend the 2023 Spring Career & Internship fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps! This is our largest recruiting event of the semester.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 (All Majors)

Thursday, February 16, 2023 (STEM & All Majors)

Friday, February 24, 2023 (Virtual Option & Weather Date: All Majors)

196 employers are attending, including PwC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Beghou Consulting.