ICONS project intern

The ICONS Project is looking for a student to join their team as an intern during the Fall 2017 semester. Please note that while the announcement indicates a preference for graduate level students, we are very interested in undergraduates with regional expertise or advanced research skills. 

The International Communication and Negotiation Simulations Project (ICONS) is a unit of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland, College Park. ICONS creates web-based computer simulations for policy analysis and forecasting to help public and private sector organizations solve complex problems. Our policy division creates bespoke simulations to support think tanks, cabinet-level agencies, and Department of Defense major commands as they tackle complex national security challenges. Our Education Division places high school and college students from around the globe in challenging online simulation and gaming exercises that allow them to role-play resolving contentious geo-political issues.

The ICONS Project is seeking one upper-level undergraduate or graduate level intern for the Fall 2017 semester. The intern will:

• Work with the ICONS staff in researching and updating simulations;
• Learn ICONS simulation methodology; and
• Support ICONS client engagement and outreach (e.g. government agencies, think tanks, colleges and universities, corporate clients, and NGOs).

For additional information regarding the internship, or to apply, please visit the website. Applications are due June 30th.