ECON Undergraduates Blog

ECON Undergraduates Blog


CFA Institute Student Career Day

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 12:26 PM PDT


Date: November 6, 2020

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This event will bring together thousands of top finance students from around the Americas region for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversations and insights about trends and careers in investment management.

Hosted by CFA Institute

At the CFA Institute Student Career Day, students will have the opportunity to interact and network with industry firms and service providers within our virtual event environment. Exhibitors can showcase their firm and share career opportunities with high caliber students.

Learn more and register.

Fee: $10

Mathematica Policy Research Virtual Information Session

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 12:19 PM PDT

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Join us for a Mathematica Policy Research Virtual Information Session

Mathematica is a pioneering nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving public well-being. Their experts conduct policy research, data collection and data analytics that meet the highest standards of quality and objectivity, working with decision makers across the public and private sectors.

We look forward to hosting you at our information session!

Please RSVP via your Careers4Terps account to see connection details for the session

For additional information about this event:

Contact Michael Maiden at The University Career Center at mmaiden@umd.edu

IMF Research Assistant Program

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 12:05 PM PDT



The International Monetary Fund is looking for talented candidates for our Research Assistant Program (RAP).

RAP participants will:

  • apply and build skills in economic analysis, research, and database management;
  • work with and support the operational and policy work of IMF economists; and
  • gain two years of relevant work experience before pursuing further studies or moving on to other employment opportunities.

RAP is intended for students who have recently completed their undergraduate studies and bachelor's degrees in areas such as economics, computer science, statistics, math, business administration and other related fields with superior academic records (at least a 3.5 GPA cumulative) are encouraged to apply.

A Seat at the Table: Women in Economics

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 11:38 AM PDT



Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm


A Seat at the Table: Stories and lessons from UMD alumni is a new series featuring alumni from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland, representing an array of industries and organizations. This series focuses on what it means to have a "seat at the table?" How does one get there? Who are your table guests? And how do you use your voice and influence within your organization once at the table? Through this program, we highlight BSOS alumni in mid to senior positions and learn from their leadership and personal experiences. This month's program will focus on Women in Economics and will feature accomplished economics alumnae.

Featured Alumni Panelists:
  • Lucie Lapovsky, Ph.D. (ECON), Principal, Lapovsky Consulting
  • Melanie Lynch, B.A. (ECON), Senior Economist & Managing Director, Graham Capital Management
  • Aparna Mathur, Ph.D. (ECON), Senior Economist at Council of Economic Advisers, The White House
  • Shaba Nassar, B.A. (ECON), Public Engagement Associate, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Moderated by:
Judith Hellerstein, Professor and Chair, Department of Economics at the University of Maryland.


This event is sponsored by the BSOS Alumni Chapter Board.

Student Regent - Call of Applications

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 08:24 AM PDT

University System of Maryland
Student Regent Term -- Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2023
Call for Applications

This year the University of Maryland, College Park in addition to the other institutions in the University System of Maryland are invited to nominate up to two (2) candidates for this prestigious position to the University System of Maryland Student Council. Our nominee(s) will then be reviewed by the System Student Council and their finalists are forwarded to the Chancellor and from his desk they are forwarded to the Governor. In the past, College Park has been represented by outstanding scholar leaders.

Below is a link to the detailed position description as well as a link to the application form.


The College Park nominee for this position will be interviewed by USMSC on Sunday, December 6, 2020 virtual meeting. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Donna Lim at dylim@umd.edu or at 301-314-8491.

Completed applications are due on-line by 5:00pm on November 13, 2020.

Apply for 2021 - 2023 USM Student Regent at: https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/451390

Fourth Annual Wicked Public Problems Event

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 08:19 AM PDT

The School of Public Policy is hosting the Fourth Annual Wicked Public Problems Event! Join us for an interactive conversation about some of our most complex policy problems. Wicked topics include:
  • Ballot Boogeypeople: Election Security and Outcomes
  • Politics and Plagues: The US COVID-19 Pandemic Response
  • Zoom and Doom: Education Policy in the Time of Online Learning
  • Fire and Brimstone: Issues in Climate Change
  • Something Wicked This Way Comes: Race and Structured Inequality
Learn more and register: https://spp.umd.edu/events/wicked-problems-0
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