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- Junior Stanley Surrey Fellowship
- BSOS DSAC's Student to Student Series: Economics Meet-Up April 8
- FLOAT Applications Now Open!
- Paid Summer Fair Labor Association Economic Research Internship
- Undergraduate Research Day - April 17th
- FDA Economics Internship Opportunity
| Junior Stanley Surrey Fellowship Posted: 04 Apr 2019 05:43 AM PDT Office of Tax Analysis Research Assistant Position (Junior Stanley Surrey Fellowship) The Office of Tax Analysis (OTA) performs expert economic analysis of existing and proposed Federal tax policies for the Secretary of the Treasury, the President, the Congress, and the public. OTA advises in the formulation of Administration tax proposals, assesses major Congressional tax proposals, and assists in the implementation of enacted tax legislation. OTA's analyses are provided in various forms, including background papers, position papers, policy memoranda, briefings for policy makers, Congressional testimony, estimates of receipts for the Budget and for Treasury cash management decisions, estimates of revenue and distributional effects of proposed legislation, participation in regulatory guidance projects, and contributions to the negotiation of international tax treaties and agreements. To accomplish its mission, OTA conducts research to develop conceptual frameworks, models, data, methodologies, and empirical results to provide the foundations for its economic analysis of tax policies. The purpose of this position is to serve in the Office of Tax Analysis as a Financial Economist, planning and performing a wide range of professional economic research and analysis. Specific duties may vary based on the skills and experience of the applicant. The incumbent researches and assembles facts and prepares economic analyses that relate to the development and review of Federal tax policy. The incumbent uses experience and initiative to identify issues and concerns requiring further study and, with supervisory approval, plans, conducts, and implements research projects in furtherance of the Office's mission. The incumbent assists with the dissemination of Office research by tracking research projects, organizing meetings, and maintaining the office web site. The position is a two year appointment that may be extended for an additional two years. The position is full-time, full-year paid at the General Schedule grade 7, 9 or 11, depending on the education and experience of the candidate. U.S. Citizenship and at least 24 hours of credit in economics courses are required. Interested applicants should contact the OTA office for more information or send a resume and cover letter to: Julie-anne.cronin@treasury.gov  |
| BSOS DSAC's Student to Student Series: Economics Meet-Up April 8 Posted: 04 Apr 2019 05:37 AM PDT  Freshmen and Sophomores (and students new to BSOS)! This event is a great opportunity for you. The economics meet-up is intended to connect Freshmen + Sophomores beginning their journey at BSOS with Juniors and Seniors who are almost at the conclusion of their experience. The upperclassmen featured have a wide variety of experiences not just at BSOS, but in economics generally, including internships, jobs, study abroad, Maryland's 4+1 masters programs, and other formative opportunities. These students will be sharing how they found their way from when they were just like YOU! Come either just to sit in or to ask questions. (There will be food :)  |
| Posted: 04 Apr 2019 05:26 AM PDT LEARN and TEACH Personal Finance Skills in the Financial Literacy Outreach and Training (FLOAT) Program Apply to join FLOAT, a new year-long program in the Department of Economics that trains students in the fall, to teach personal finance to middle school youth in the spring. Visit our website and RSVP for an information session to learn more. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 30th. All questions or concerns can be sent to umdfloat@gmail.com.   |
| Paid Summer Fair Labor Association Economic Research Internship Posted: 04 Apr 2019 05:26 AM PDT Position description The Fair Labor Association (FLA) combines the efforts of industry, civil society organizations, and colleges and universities to protect workers' rights and improve working conditions worldwide by promoting adherence to international labor standards. The FLA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in Geneva, Switzerland. For more information see http://www.fairlabor.org. The Economic Research Fellowship is an opportunity for a current undergraduate student to apply their academic experience to furthering the Fair Labor Association's mission towards Fair Compensation. The fellow will work alongside the FLA's Fair Compensation Team to draft communications on high-level, research based guidance to FLA's stakeholders. This is a paid fellowship being offered during the summer semester of 2019. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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| Undergraduate Research Day - April 17th Posted: 04 Apr 2019 05:37 AM PDT PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE - TUESDAY APRIL 9 Francis DuVinage, Director - Erin Sorensen, Coordinator http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/ Have you been involved in research as an undergraduate, either as an individual or as part of a team, at Maryland or beyond? Would you like the opportunity to present your work in poster-format at Maryland¹s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments? Then present your research at Undergraduate Research Day on Wednesday, April 17, 2019! Click here for URD online information and the URD registration form! Priority deadline to submit your proposal: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Submitting a poster proposal is free and easy - just use the online registration system on the MCUR website at http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-ugresearchday.html - the deadline to submit your proposal is Tuesday, April 9 but we strongly encourage you to submit early. We look forward to learning about your work! Undergraduate Research Day 2019 takes place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union from 1 to 4 pm on April 17 with poster set-up beginning at 11:30 am. You can be present part or all of the time. All majors and fields of research including creative and performing arts are welcome! If you have questions, please contact us at ugresearch@umd.edu  |
| FDA Economics Internship Opportunity Posted: 03 Apr 2019 01:32 PM PDT The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduates or master's students to apply for an internship program in economics. The program is year round, with internship terms corresponding to fall and spring semesters or during the summer. Internships will be for one academic semester; interns will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during most of the semester. The intern will work with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. The intern will assist members of the Economics Staff in conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations having to do with food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed. The intern will report to an Assistant Director of the Economics Staff. The qualifications include meeting the University's requirements for an internship; at least 6 completed semester classes in economics, which must include a class in intermediate microeconomics; and a class in econometrics or computer methods of data analysis. They encourage students to apply 6 to 8 weeks before the beginning of a semester. To be considered for this internship, please send a cover letter and resume to OCOPLEconSupervisors@fda.hhs.gov.  |
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