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Desember 03, 2019

ECON Undergraduates Blog

Spots still open - Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 07:32 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: 
  • Junior or Senior ECON major 
  • UMD Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 
  • Successful completion of Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON305 or ECON325) AND Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON306 or ECON326) 
  • Coursework or other experience using Excel, Access, or similar software 
  • Sign a release allowing the Department to share your academic transcript and application with Kaulkin Ginsberg 
  • Grant Kaulkin Ginsberg a nonexclusive, fully paid, irrevocable right and license to use the results of your group work for internal purposes.

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. 

**ECON488K may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning requirement for ECON-BA students or as 3 credits of electives for ECON-BS students. 

AAMA Future Leaders Fellowship Program

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 06:27 AM PST

The African American Mayors Association Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) Program is an eight-week, paid program which offers undergraduate students with an opportunity to learn and navigate the functions of local government. The program consists of a four-week extensive training at the AAMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. followed by a deployment to one of the Association's member mayors office for a hands on career building experience. 

Program Eligibility: 
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. 
  • Rising Junior or Senior enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program 
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) 
  • Selected participants must be available for the entire program from June 8 - July 31, 2020 
Interests/Areas of Study: Social Sciences/Liberal Arts; Public Service; Law; Government and Business Administration; Finance Majors in all accredited disciplines are accepted and encouraged to apply.

Alumni in Law: A conversation with Xochiti Strohbehn '98 - Venable LLP

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 06:23 AM PST

Have an informal conversation with a UMD alumna who works at one of the nation's largest law firms. People of all majors are welcome!

Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
Time: 3:00- 4:00 pm
Where: University of Maryland Career Center - Hornbake (3rd Floor) 3100 Hornbake Library, College Park, MD 20742

Registration for the event here.

About the event
Xochitl Strohbehn (Finance '98) is an Associate Lawyer at Venable LLP in New York City. At this event Xochitl (pronounced social) will give insight on her time at the University of Maryland College Park and how she got to the high powered law firm Venable. At Venable, she focuses on complex commercial litigation involving the financial services industry, regularly appearing in federal and state courts. Xochitl has significant experience in high-stakes bankruptcy and securities litigation. She has worked on teams that have obtained significant settlements in litigation related to residential mortgage-backed securities and minimize the liability of an insurer in a municipal bankruptcy matter. Prior to joining Venable, Xochitl was an associate in the New York offices of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and Jones Day. 
Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Isaac Moore (Im3@umd.edu) if you have any questions!

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 06:18 AM PST

The Health Division at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is looking to fill a Program Specialist vacancy. Ideally, OMB is looking for a college graduate who is interested in public policy, public health, or public administration.  

An announcement for this position is available on USAJobs at the following links:
The posting will remain open until December 13, 2019 or until midnight of the day when 100 applications are received, whichever comes sooner. Previous postings have closed as quickly as one day, so we highly encourage qualified and interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Program Specialist - Experience:
Strong organizational skills, communication (oral and written) skills, analytical ability, and dependability are a must. Candidates must be strong multi-taskers and be able to work quickly in a fast-paced environment. The Program Specialist will be responsible for a mix of professional, analytic, administrative, and clerical work.

Program Specialist - Responsibilities:
The Program Specialist will be responsible for a mix of professional, analytic, administrative, and clerical work. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Coordinating organization-wide and agency assignments on behalf of the Health Division to ensure accuracy and consistency with Administration policy.
  • Managing data requests to agencies on various budget, policy, and management topics. This includes understanding the details of these data requests; clearly explaining the request and its purpose to management; determining an appropriate review process and timeline; answering detailed questions from HHS, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and OMB staff; identifying data inconsistencies; communicating across teams, and divisions; reviewing responses for accuracy; and coordinating review across teams.
  • Communicating assignments and analysis clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing, to multiple individuals within and outside of OMB.
  • Collecting and analyzing program and budget data and assisting in the review and analysis of agency budget submissions, legislation, research materials, and other information related to assigned areas.
  • Tracking congressional action related to appropriations and health policy, take notes and identify statements or amendments that run counter to administration priorities.
  • Assisting in legislative, economic, management, financial management, procurement, information, regulatory, and organizational analyzes.
  • Helping to support overall administrative efforts, such as filing, organizing meetings, and preparing briefing materials.
  • Supporting Division operations and other duties as assigned.
The Health Division is committed to creating a multicultural and supportive work environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Division. 

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