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- Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus
- America Reads*America Counts*Partners in Print
- FTI Consulting Open Position for December 2019 Graduates
- UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College
- Are you interested in a future internship or job in the think tank world?
| Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus Posted: 05 Nov 2019 09:49 AM PST In Spring 2020, the Department of Economics will once again offer ECON488K: Applied Research Practicum - Kaulkin Ginsberg Research Fellows Program. This course will meet on campus in the Fall semester Mondays from 5:30-7:30 pm. This program is an excellent opportunity for economics majors to gain practical experience producing market research valued by businesses. Students stay on campus but still engage in research activities that they might do as an intern or an entry level employee working on site at a consulting firm. The research produced could hypothetically help investors decide if they want to pursue activity in a specific segment of the business services market. A sample syllabus for this course is available here. Entry into the program is competitive; only a maximum of 16 students will be selected to participate in Spring 2020. Students must meet the minimum qualifications and apply to be selected for this research course. Minimum qualifications include:
The application for ECON488K is available here. If you are interested in applying, follow the instructions and submit all required application materials. Completed applications may be submitted in person to the ECON Advising Office (3108 TYD) or by email to econadvising@umd.edu.  |
| America Reads*America Counts*Partners in Print Posted: 05 Nov 2019 07:09 AM PST Do you believe every child should have the same opportunity for success? If you answered yes, then we want YOU to help make a difference in the lives of local children. America Reads*America Counts*Partners in Print is a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George's County Public Schools. Our mission is to provide a high-quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students. Our mentors go out to local PGCPS elementary school for three hours twice a week to aid students in literacy or mathematics, or to guide parent education. AR*AC*PNP makes a difference in the lives of Prince George's County families, and now you can too! Mentors come from all schools of UMD and are from every major. We ask only that you bring your passion for helping children and our community. Our application for new mentors is NOW OPEN! Applicants must commit to mentoring for the entire Spring 2020 semester and must be a current student at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information, you can visit our website at arac.umd.edu. You can apply here today!  |
| FTI Consulting Open Position for December 2019 Graduates Posted: 05 Nov 2019 06:50 AM PST About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information. FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Read the full description and apply. About Economic Consulting: FTI Consulting provides law firms, corporations and government agencies with sophisticated and comprehensible analyses of complex economic issues to assist them in understanding the issues and opportunities they face. Our Economic Consulting practice is involved in a wide range of engagements related to economics, finance and accounting. We provide critical insight and expert testimony in legal and regulatory proceedings, strategic decision making and public policy debates. We also have deep expertise in antitrust issues, mergers and acquisitions, securities litigation and risk management, valuation and international arbitration. We have extensive industry experience in energy, electric power, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, telecommunications, media and entertainment, transportation, financial services, transfer pricing, and intellectual property. About the Opportunity: The Center is seeking candidates for the position of Consultant in our Washington D.C. office. This position involves working in small teams to provide healthcare related analytics to a multitude of clients including employers, healthcare systems, managed care organizations and government agencies. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects that make an impact and help shape the healthcare environment. Familiarity and experience with Excel and statistical programming packages such as STATA, SAS, R, Matlab, or Mathematica are required. Candidates must be highly motivated problem solvers, analytical, detail oriented, able to work independently or in teams, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates must display a strong work ethic. An interest and prior experience in health economics or public health is preferred. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience. Primary Duties: A Consultant is expected to undertake various analytic tasks, both quantitative and qualitative, to ensure the production of high quality analysis. A Consultant will make tangible contributions to the Center's work product by: - Conducting extensive research into both industry-specific matters and empirical methods - Compiling and synthesizing information from various sources - Producing written summaries of both qualitative and quantitative data - Analyzing data quality and integrity using statistical packages such as Stata and SAS - Performing data analysis with programming languages such as STATA, Visual Basic, and SAS to meet client needs - Preparing memos detailing the operational components of projects including data sources, key data elements, and statistical programs/techniques used in preparing the dataset or conducting the analysis - Auditing their own as well as colleagues' work to ensure quality Basic Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree in the areas of Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or other field relevant to data analysis with a minimum GPA of 3.4 - Minimum 1+ years of relevant work experience is required. Internships will be taken into consideration - Experience with Excel and statistical programming packages such as STATA, Visual Basic, SAS, R, Matlab or Mathematica Preferred Skills: - An understanding and interest in manipulation and analysis of data - Skills and experience in data visualization. - Attention to detail - Ability to learn and thrive in a project-driven environment with time-sensitive deliverables - Prior experience in a data analytics role, preferably within a research organization - Proficiency in STATA - Experience programming in C++ Please submit transcripts at the time of application. We offer team members a stimulating environment with opportunities to learn and grow. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Students interested in learning more about FTI can email Hannah Koh hannah.koh@fticonsulting.com.  |
| UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College Posted: 05 Nov 2019 06:17 AM PST  View the course syllabus. For students in the ECON-BA, UNIV362 may apply towards their experiential learning requirement.  |
| Are you interested in a future internship or job in the think tank world? Posted: 05 Nov 2019 05:11 AM PST Looking for something to do over winter break in January? Check out the Road Trips to the Real World program, offering two employer site visits to think tanks in DC on January 10, 2020: American Enterprise Institute (AEI) & the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS). Register for one or both! Read on for more details: UMD partners with EACE to offer Road Trips to the Real World -- site visits with employers from Virginia to Maine and all points in between! Each site visit is $10 and you must provide your own transportation. Register soon (hurry, some sites will fill very quickly!): Visit https://www.eace.org/road-trips-to-the-real-world for more information and to register. There are 26 other employer visits happening up and down the east coast in January as well. Here's more information about the two trips mentioned above: American Enterprise Institute (January 10, 10 am- 11:30 am): During your visit to AEI, you will have the chance to hear from one of our experts about his/her policy research, career path, and what it is like to work at a think tank. A member of AEI's Talent Development team will present about the Institute's history, the think tank community in DC, and job and internship opportunities at AEI. Center for Strategic & International Studies (January 10, 1-2 pm): CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decision makers chart a course toward a better world. During our visit, participants will get an overview of the think tank ecosystem, the impact CSIS has, a few major projects we've worked on and how to get involved with the center through future internships and jobs. EACE has scheduled these visits to allow you time to travel between both locations and grab lunch. Feel free to sign up for both visits if your schedule allows! Please email Kate Juhl at kjuhl@umd.edu with questions about this program.  |
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