Updates and Opportunities for University of Maryland Government & Politics Majors
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
12:00pm - 2:00pm (drop in anytime)
University Career Center & The President's Promise, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, 3rd Floor
List of participating employers:
Arch Systems - Cyber Security Intern
Bender JCC of Greater Washington - Camp Counselors, Fitness Center Floor staff, Personal Trainers, Substitute Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Lead Teachers, Babysitters, Greeters
ClearPoint Strategy - Associate Consultant, Sales Development Representative, Summer Intern
District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment - Internships (unpaid, all divisions) Communication Coordinator, Payroll/Project Assistant, Site Manager, Team Leader, Project Manager, Ward Manager
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Full Time Roles
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - Operations Research Analyst
Hearts & Homes for Youth - Social Worker, Residential Counselors, Senior Counselors
Lidl US - Store Management Trainee Roles, Store Manager Roles, District Manager Roles
New York Life Insurance - Insurance Agents, MBA Fast Track Management, Financial Advisors, College Agent Intern
National Security Agency (NSA) - Data Scientist, Computer Scientist, Computer Systems Engineers, International Studies, Policy Officers, Compliance Officers, Information Systems
Optimal Health Solutions LLC - Research Analyst I, Research Analyst III, Research Associate, Sr. Research Associate, Intern-Research
Progressive Insurance - Claims Adjuster Trainee
REI Systems - Full Stack Developers, Drupal Developers, Data Analyst, Data Architect
Wells Fargo Advisors - Client Associate Intern, Financial Advisor Intern
For additional information about this event: Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Kenya Summer Internship Program in Community Development
Students are invited to participate in this year's One World Leadership Institute (OWLI) Community Development Summer Course and Internship Program (July1st-3rd of August 2019) in Nairobi, Kenya.
The One World Leadership Institute's summer program aims to equip international students with practical, translatable knowledge and capabilities that are required to enter and contribute constructively to the international development profession with a key focus on community development. To achieve this, students are:
(1) introduced to practical realities of community development work, including challenges associated with exposures to new settings, cultures, and issues;
(2) trained in hard skills necessary to design, plan, implement, and evaluate community development projects effectively and ethically;
(3) instructed by KU professors in rigorous methodologies of empirical research and analysis with theoretical and applied relevance; and
(4) exposed to strategies of entrepreneurship, technology and innovation as a contributor to socioeconomic development.
Students learn through an intensive, dynamic project-based and design-oriented experience.
For more information, contact Joseph Odhiambo, Director of OWLI: joseph@
Disclaimer: This is an external study abroad opportunity that has not yet been approved through Education Abroad and is unaffiliated with University of Maryland. Transfer credit will not be approved for this program. Students in the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management should contact MIDCM Advising for more information.
Apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds
BSOS students: Lack of cash keeping you from an unpaid internship or study abroad? Apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds! Apps are open for Summer & Fall at http://go.umd.edu/experience.
Monday, April 22, 2019
Friday, April 19, 2019
Thursday, April 18, 2019
What to Do with a Major-panel
The annual What to Do with a Major panel and networking event is coming up! This year it will be held on Thursday April 25th at 5:00 pm. It will give non-AASD students the chance to become familiar with the major and the careers it can lead them to, and give AASD students a chance to meet with their peers and the alumni community.
Refreshments will be served!
All interested STUDENT attendees please fill out this registration form.
FULBRIGHT English Teaching and Study/Research - Info Sessions
ATTENTION undergrads and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation? Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!
Fulbright awards provide recent B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations.
There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad, and English Teaching Assistantships. You will find below some brief introductory information about Fulbright awards. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.
The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting information several workshops on Fulbright study/research and teaching opportunities – please RSVP using the links below if you plan to attend (and let us know if are interested but unable to attend by writing to fulbright@umd.edu).
FULBRIGHT GRANT INFO SESSIONS: Please specify which day/time you plan to attend in your response
Tuesday, April 23 at 1 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Tuesday, April 23 at 3:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Wednesday, April 24 at 1 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Thursday, April 25 at 3:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended – Campus Deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2019
Award Amounts: In general, Fulbright grants for study and teaching cover the following costs: Round-trip transportation to the host country; Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; Medical Insurance; and orientation programs, in some cases. Fulbright study grants may also provide: Book and research allowances; Full or partial tuition, in most cases.
Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.
UMD Campus Deadline: September 1, 2019 – contact us at fulbright@umd.edu for details.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Global Ties Summer Internship
Global Ties U.S. Seeks Summer 2019 Interns
Intern positions are for current students at all levels. Successful applicants are expected to take on a significant role with the organization during their time.
Internships are unpaid, volunteer positions. Upon the successful completion of a semester, Global Ties provides unpaid volunteer interns with a stipend to help defray internship-related expenses, e.g. transportation costs to and from the Global Ties U.S. office.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted to interview.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted to interview.
See more information here: https://www.globaltiesus.org/
International Development Career Conference
The IRCC conference is designed for young professionals willing to build an international development career to provide them with practical and applicable skills to start their professional path. The sessions are led by practitioners with significant expertise across various regional and international development organizations who share insights on what the work in the sector actually looks like, how to adjust the academic theories and models to the real-life situations, and tips to be successful at the recruitment stages.
The event has proven its effectiveness by constantly reaching a 100% satisfaction rate of students and a 90.4% employment rate of graduates within one year after completion. It is very different from the academic modules as it educates young people on how to utilize the knowledge built during their university studies to be successful at work. It is also different from what general career support courses offer as it is very specific to the sector and our facilitators have the HR background at international development organizations and are able to share the direct guidelines of what students should do to catch the eye of the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
This would be a great advantage for students who take part in the event.
Kindly note that the application deadline is May 1, 2019.
For more information, check out this link.
The event has proven its effectiveness by constantly reaching a 100% satisfaction rate of students and a 90.4% employment rate of graduates within one year after completion. It is very different from the academic modules as it educates young people on how to utilize the knowledge built during their university studies to be successful at work. It is also different from what general career support courses offer as it is very specific to the sector and our facilitators have the HR background at international development organizations and are able to share the direct guidelines of what students should do to catch the eye of the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
This would be a great advantage for students who take part in the event.
Kindly note that the application deadline is May 1, 2019.
For more information, check out this link.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Event: Lessons from 1945: Ethics, the War in Europe, and its Enduring Legacy
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
3:30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. Lecture
John S. Toll Physics Building, Room 1412
Speaker: Susan Eisenhower
Founder and Chairwoman of the Eisenhower Institute
President and CEO of the Eisenhower Group
About the Lecture University of Maryland Professor of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering Howard Milchberg, his wife Rena, and their three children Moses, Mollie, and Max, established this lecture in memory of Howard’s late parents, Renee and Irving Milchberg. Renee and Irving were witnesses to and victims of what can happen to society when ideology and lies are accepted in lieu of facts. Howard’s own decision to study physics was motivated by a compelling need for clarity and truth, which grew out of his parents’ experiences. The Milchberg family hopes this lectureship will serve to honor the legacy of Renee and Irving by continuing to give voice to facts and evidence, vital for a civilized society.
3:30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. Lecture
John S. Toll Physics Building, Room 1412
Speaker: Susan Eisenhower
Founder and Chairwoman of the Eisenhower Institute
President and CEO of the Eisenhower Group
For more information, go here.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Quantifying Gerrymandering- Special Lecture
Quantifying Gerrymandering: A Mathematician Goes to Court - Special Lecture
Speaker: Jonathan Christopher Mattingly
Abstract: In October 2017, I found myself testifying for hours in a Federal court. I had not been arrested. Rather, I was attempting to quantify gerrymandering using mathematical analysis. I was intrigued by the surprising result of the 2012 election, wondering if these results were really surprising. It hinged on probing the geopolitical structure of North Carolina using Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithm. In this talk, I will describe the mathematical ideas involved in out analysis. The talk will be accessible and, hopefully, interesting to all, including undergraduates. In fact, this project began as a sequence of undergraduate research projects, which undergraduates continue to be involved with to this day.
When: Thu, April 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm
Where: John S. Toll Physics Building, 4150 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740, USA Room 1412
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Summer and Fall 2019 Internship Opportunities at the Rumi Forum
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Job Posting: Research Assistant
Tyler Jost (Brown University), Joshua Kertzer (Harvard University), Eric Min (UCLA), and Robert Schub (University of Nebraska) are working on a project to collect and digitize a large number of government documents from the US National Security Council. They are seeking 5 research assistants from the University of Maryland available to photograph materials at the National Archives at College Park this summer.
Research assistants must be available to start work in early June and will be expected to work 30-40 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks. Research assistants should be detail oriented and self-motivated. Experience with archival research and interest in US foreign policy are preferred but not required. The position pays $15 per hour. If interested, please send a CV to robert.schub@unl.edu.
Monday, April 8, 2019
The Fed: 100 Years of Financial Stability and Monetary Policy
Guest Lecture: The Fed: 100 Years of Financial Stability and Monetary Policy
Thursday, April 11th at 9:30am in TYD 0130
Economics Professor John Neri invites GVPT majors to attend a guest lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Klee, Associate Director of the Program Direction Section, Division of Financial Stability at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Dr. Klee received an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University and her economics Ph.D. from New York University.
Thursday, April 11th at 9:30am in TYD 0130
Economics Professor John Neri invites GVPT majors to attend a guest lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Klee, Associate Director of the Program Direction Section, Division of Financial Stability at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Dr. Klee received an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University and her economics Ph.D. from New York University.
USAJobs Application Workshop
Learn how to finesse your USAJobs application for federal internships, fellowships, and permanent employment. Bring your laptop (optional) to begin building your profile or apply for a position right away.
Peace Corps Information Session
Thursday, April 18 | 5-6 p.m. | University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Join us at this information session to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. *RSVP is required
Friday, April 5, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Irving and Renee Milchberg Endowed Lecture
On April 16, we will hold the first Irving and Renee Milchberg Endowed Lecture at 4 pm in room 1412 of the Toll Physics Building (with refreshments at 3:30).
Professor Howard Milchberg, his wife Rena, and their three children established this lecture series in honor of Howard's parents. It aims to highlight the connections among science, truth, the human condition and a civil society.
Susan Eisenhower will speak on Lessons from 1945: Ethicsm the War in Europe, and its Enduing Legacy. Einsenhower is the granddaughter of Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and the Supreme Allied Commander in the European theater during World War II. She is an author and a policy analyst on issues including arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and international security, and is Chairman Emeritus at the Eisenhower Institute of Gettysburg College.
To learn more about the lecture or to register, please see this link: https://science.umd.edu/
Professor Howard Milchberg, his wife Rena, and their three children established this lecture series in honor of Howard's parents. It aims to highlight the connections among science, truth, the human condition and a civil society.
Susan Eisenhower will speak on Lessons from 1945: Ethicsm the War in Europe, and its Enduing Legacy. Einsenhower is the granddaughter of Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and the Supreme Allied Commander in the European theater during World War II. She is an author and a policy analyst on issues including arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and international security, and is Chairman Emeritus at the Eisenhower Institute of Gettysburg College.
To learn more about the lecture or to register, please see this link: https://science.umd.edu/
Federal/Global Fellows Program
Federal/Global Fellows Program- Great for Government & Politics Students!
Want an internship in Washington, D.C.? Interested in global or domestic issues? Apply now to the Global Fellows or Federal Fellows Program! Earn Scholarship in Practice credit and a Fellows Program notation on your transcript!
Both programs combine a fall seminar course in an issue area with a spring internship in Washington D.C. Some of our concentrations include: Critical Regions and International Relations, Responses to Global Challenges, Energy and Environment, and Science Diplomacy. Past internship locations include Department of State, embassies, Department of Homeland Security, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency, White House, U.S. Helsinki Commission, and many more
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Year-round activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers.
APPLY NOW!!! Application Link: Online ApplicationDeadline: April 19th, 2019
Monday, April 1, 2019
TerpsVote Campus Voter Engagement Interns
Position Description:
Social Media/Content Creation
The preferred candidates would have passion for civic engagement and voting. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:
- Develop year-long social media/communication plan and calendar. Identify campus events to provide information to students (First Look Fair, Next Now Fest, Athletic events, Farmer’s Market, etc).
- Connect with campus-based organizations and groups to maximize social media reach (University Communications, SGA, Class Councils, Resident Life, Stamp, etc). Cross-promote other campus events relevant to voting issues (immigration, environment, education, etc).
- Craft and distribute messages to campus community regarding registration information, voter education/information, and important events and deadlines.
- Engage with relevant student organizations (College Democrats, College Republicans, issue-based orgs, etc) to promote student voter engagement.
- Develop and maintain website
- Create social media images, email and website banners, and other images to be used for marketing
- Create video and presentation content related to civic engagement for classes and introductory programming.
- Develop and execute voter registration events to register students and provide information about voting locations and procedures.
- Develop and execute voter education events (debates, panels) to help educate students about ballot issues and candidates.
- Plan activities for Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, Voter Registration Deadlines
- Plan election result watch events.
- Recruit and coordinate student volunteers to staff events.
- Provide resources to campus community about local ballot issues and candidates.
- Develop short modules for implementation in UNIV100 and other introductory courses.
- Become familiar with voting/registration procedures (including absentee ballot requirements) in MD, DC, VA, DE, NY, and NJ to be able to answer student questions.
- Review and understand campus voting data. Research campus voting trends around the country.
The preferred candidates would have passion for civic engagement and voting. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:
- Punctuality and accountability
- Experience promoting programs/events via social media platforms
- Organization skills and strong self-motivation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Alumni Association Student Scholarships
The Alumni Association will be awarding 27 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year, totaling $54,000. These scholarships are made possible by the dues paying members of the University of Maryland Alumni Association. Applications are due by Sunday, April 7, 2019. Recipients will receive a $2,000 award, $1000 per each semester (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020).
Competitive applicants should be a continuing student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, show commitment to the university community through on-campus and/or off-campus involvement, and exhibit Terp pride. In order to be eligible, applicants must plan to attend the University of Maryland in the academic year following selection.
In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must:
Have completed one semester at the University of Maryland, College Park at the time of application;
Apply by Sunday, April 7, 2019
Competitive applicants should be a continuing student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, show commitment to the university community through on-campus and/or off-campus involvement, and exhibit Terp pride. In order to be eligible, applicants must plan to attend the University of Maryland in the academic year following selection.
In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must:
Have completed one semester at the University of Maryland, College Park at the time of application;
- Submit a complete, online application;
- Have a reference form submitted on the applicant’s behalf;
- Be enrolled full time (12+ credits for undergraduate students and 48+ units for graduate students) during both the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters.
Click here to apply.
Apply by Sunday, April 7, 2019
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