ECON Undergraduates Blog

ECON Undergraduates Blog


How to Contact Advising and Other Student Services

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 12:52 PM PDT


For students who want to meet with ECON Advising:
Advisors will be available through email, phone, and scheduled video chats (via Zoom or Google Hangouts Meet). The best way to reach ECON advising with questions or to schedule a virtual or phone appointment is through email at econadvising@umd.edu. **Be sure to include your full name and UID in all emails.

If there is an ECON Advisor you prefer to meet with, you can call or email them directly. Our full contact information can be found here: https://www.econ.umd.edu/undergraduate/advising-resources

Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. If you call and receive our voicemail, please leave your name and number and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

For students who need to meet with BSOS Advising:
The BSOS Advising Center moved to an all online services format beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Their phone number is 301-405-1697 and will be answered between the hours of 9am - 5pm starting March 18th. Voicemail messages will be returned as soon as possible.

Please go to https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/advising/advising-overview for information.

International Student Scholar Services:
Frequently asked questions and contact information for ISSS can be found here: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-student-scholar-services/faq-during-covid-19

Tutoring:
Tutoring services are working diligently to move to online platforms on or after March 30, including:
Self-Care:
NEW: this Self-Care, Mental Health, Wellness resources page includes COVID-19 specific help for students.

Other Advising Resources on Campus:

Intelligence Community 2020 Virtual Career Fair

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 11:35 AM PDT

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm

If you do it, we need it. Science and technology. Business and mathematics. Foreign language and human resources. The United States Intelligence Community (IC) employs thousands of professionals in a wide variety of occupations. And we are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill key openings.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, you can meet representatives from ten U.S. intelligence agencies during the 2020 Spring Intelligence Community Virtual Career Fair. Reserve your spot today!

From the comfort of your computer or mobile device, you can:
  • Visit agency booths to explore available job opportunities
  • Chat with recruiters and subject matter experts
  • Learn about internships and other student opportunities

Who will be there?
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense CounterIntelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS I&A)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)

SLAO Fall 2020 Intern and Student Advocate Application Available

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 11:30 AM PDT

The Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office's Internship and paid Student Advocate applications are now available online. Students can apply at legalaid.umd.edu.


Undergraduate Day 2020 - Moving to DRUM platform

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 11:25 AM PDT

IMPORTANT NOTICE - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY 2020

WE ARE MOVING TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES DRUM (DIGITAL REPOSITORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND) PLATFORM FOR 2020

To comply with University-wide guidance about minimizing large-gathering infectious disease risks for our students, faculty, and staff, we are moving this year's Undergraduate Research Day poster exhibition to the DRUM (Digital Repository at the University of Maryland) online platform. **We will not host our traditional in-person event at the Stamp Grand Ballroom this year, but will return to this venue in 2021.**

A service of the University of Maryland University Libraries, DRUM collects, preserves, and provides public access to the scholarly output of the university. Faculty and student researchers can upload research products for rapid dissemination, global visibility and impact, and long-term preservation.

DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a poster proposal for this year's DRUM-based Undergraduate Research Day is extended to Friday, April 17, 2020. 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

Students will receive instructions for uploading their poster and supporting information to the Undergraduate Research Day DRUM community site by Monday, April 20, 2020.

Click here for URD online information and the URD registration form!

Deadline to submit your proposal: Friday, April 17, 2020


The Researchers of the Year Award presentation that normally opens our URD poster exhibition will take place, rescheduled and relocated in a manner consistent with University guidance. Profiles of our awardees will be made available on the MCUR website by Friday, April 24, 2020.


We ask that faculty and administrators contact us at ugresearch@umd.edu with any questions.
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