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- START Now Offering Paid, Remote Internships - Summer 2022 Application Available
- Event: The Art of Skepticism in a Data Driven World, March 30th
- FIRE Summer Research Internships
- Student Trainee (Mathematical Statistician) Opportunity Available at the USDA
- KPMG Early Diversity Internship Opportunities
- ECON Departmental Scholarships Available!
| START Now Offering Paid, Remote Internships - Summer 2022 Application Available Posted: 04 Mar 2022 11:57 AM PST  The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for its Summer 2022 Internship Program! We are also very excited to announce that our program now includes a stipend. Students will receive $3,000 for summer semesters, and $2,250 for fall and spring semesters. The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Sunday, March 13 at 11:59pm ET, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, April 3 at 11:59pm ET. We were hoping you might be able to share the information below with any students and other contacts who you think may be interested in these opportunities! START is currently offering our program remotely and plans to continue doing so in the summer. Accepted interns may have the option to work in person pending further public health developments, but all will retain the ability to continue working remotely if desired. You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link: https://umd.edu/4Maryland. Why choose an internship at START?
Please visit https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for internship project descriptions, qualifications, and the summer 2022 internship application. Interested candidates must submit an application via START's website here. Virtual information sessions: Interested students are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions, the first to be held on Thursday, February 24 at 4pm ET and the second on Wednesday, March 16 at 3pm ET. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program, explore resume and cover letter tips, and to ask questions. Interested students can sign up for the 02/24/22 session here, and the 03/16/22 session here. Any questions can be directed to escoll@umd.edu. |
| Event: The Art of Skepticism in a Data Driven World, March 30th Posted: 04 Mar 2022 11:54 AM PST Celebrating Social Data Science with Dr. Jevin West Hosted by Katie Shilton and Brian Kim, co-directors of UMD's new major in Social Data Science Wednesday, March 30th at 3:00pm EST Online via Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER To celebrate the launch of UMD's new major in Social Data Science, join us for a talk by Dr. Jevin West, associate professor at the Information School at the University of Washington and co-author of Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World. Social Data Science is the first major at UMD to teach data science techniques alongside social science methods and theories to solve pressing social problems. Dr. West's research is at the forefront of that intersection. He is the co-founder of the new Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, aimed at resisting strategic misinformation, promoting an informed society and strengthening democratic discourse. And he has dedicated his teaching to helping students use the tools of data science to think critically about what constitutes evidence. We are delighted to have him speak as we launch the new major! Abstract: "Today's world is more thoroughly quantified than ever before. We are awash in numbers, statistics, figures, algorithms, and data graphics. Quantitative information is power: it is used to convey objectivity, to strengthen arguments, and to inform decisions—and all too often it is used to impress, overwhelm, and persuade without any conviction to truth. Fortunately, one doesn't need an advanced degree in data science (although quite helpful) to see through the vast majority of quantitative misinformation. Drawing on examples from current events of misleading claims and misuses of artificial intelligence, this talk aims to empower data scientists and the everyday information consumer to push back when confronted by numerical arguments and data-hungry technologies. By focusing attention on the data sources and their weaknesses, rather than on the complex and often obscure algorithms and statistical procedures, we can see through the hype and hold our own against those selling quantitative snake-oil." You can learn more about the new Bachelors of Science in Social Data Science here. Prospective students can also speak with an iSchool Undergraduate Advisor during drop-in advising hours. |
| FIRE Summer Research Internships Posted: 04 Mar 2022 11:51 AM PST FIRE is excited to announce a new summer research internship and professional development opportunity built for a wide range of University of Maryland (UMD) students - the FIRE Summer Research Internships. This opportunity is available to UMD undergraduates both affiliated with and independent of the FIRE program at UMD. We ask that you share this information with students who might benefit from the opportunity. FIRE Summer Research Internships provides:
All FIRE Summer Research Interns will participate in a broad range of potential research engagements:
Eligibility The FIRE Summer Research Internships marks the first time FIRE is able to offer its resources to students who are currently in FIRE, those who have already completed FIRE, and other UMD undergraduate students who are not affiliated with FIRE. To be clear on this issue of eligibility for FIRE Summer Research Internships - the following groups of UMD undergraduates are encouraged to consider this exciting opportunity and apply:
How to Apply Due to space limitations, FIRE Summer Research Internship positions are by application through March 27, 2022. Our application purposefully does not ask you about your grades, GPA, or previous academic and/or research accomplishments. We simply want to know more about you, your motivations for pursuing a research and professional development experience with FIRE. We will use the perspectives that you share to find students whom we think are a good match for the opportunity we offer. The Process After Application After the application period ends the following process will occur:
Students who confirm their acceptance with the FIRE Summer Research Internships are expected to enroll in FIRE199. Failure to do so will result in the loss of acceptance into the summer program. Additional information and answers to FAQs are available on our website. |
| Student Trainee (Mathematical Statistician) Opportunity Available at the USDA Posted: 04 Mar 2022 11:43 AM PST  Please use this link for the complete job announcement and to apply: USAJOBS - Job Announcement You must be a US Citizen to qualify for this job. Summary This position is located in the Office of Planning, Analysis and Risk Management (OPARM), which leads FSIS efforts related to strategic planning and evaluation, data analysis and advanced analytics, data science and enterprise risk management, and internal controls. The internship is designed to provide students with opportunities to work in and explore careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Duties
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, you must meet BOTH the Pathway Internship Eligibility requirements as well as the minimum qualifications for the position: To Be Eligible For An Appointment Under The Internship Program You Must Meet The Following Requirement: Student applicants must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, *certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled. Student Trainees must be in good academic standing, as defined by the institution they are attending. Generally, at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for undergraduate programs (cumulative; no rounding) and a 3.0 GPA for advanced degree programs. Individuals must meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of their internship appointment. (*NOTE: Certificate Program: This term is defined, in 5 CFR 362.102, and means postsecondary education in a qualifying educational institution equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.) This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment. To Qualify at the GS-07 Grade Level: Successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) after completing a bachelor's degree. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
This is an indefinite appointment. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be non-competitively converted to a term or career or career-conditional appointment, upon conversion this position has a full performance level of GS-12. Service in the Pathways Program confers no right to further employment in either the competitive or excepted service. An agency wishing to convert a student must therefore execute the required action to do so within 120 days of successful completion of the degree and program requirements. If this position is eligible for conversion, the anticipated position for conversion would be into the following occupations: GS-1529/1550-09.11.12 Interdisciplinary. The anticipated position may change based on the needs of the organization. Interns must qualify and meet the individual occupational requirements for the position. A student performing work in anyone of the following areas, will have to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for that particular series. Mathematical Statistics Series, 1529 Computer Science Series, 1550 CONVERSION FROM STUDENT TRAINEE: Prior to conversion to a term or career or career conditional appointment, Student Trainees must satisfactorily complete all training, program, and educational requirements.
If Using Education to Qualify: To use your education as a basis for meeting the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQR) for this position, you MUST submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements. If specific course work is required to fulfill the MQR, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken to receive credit for that course work. See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for more details. You must be a student currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university:
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: You MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts which show:
SPECIFIC COURSE WORK: To be eligible and to qualify for a conversion to a term or career or career-conditional appointment, Student Trainees must meet the following academic degrees and course requirements for that particular series. Mathematical Statistics Series, 1529 Degree: that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics. Evaluation of Education: Courses acceptable toward meeting the mathematics course requirement above must have included at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. Courses in mathematical statistics or probability theory with a prerequisite of elementary calculus or more advanced courses will be accepted toward meeting the mathematics requirements, with the provision that the same course cannot be counted toward both the mathematics and the statistics requirement. Computer Science Series, 1550 Degree: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Visit: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs Evaluation of Education: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information or you will be ineligible for further consideration. |
| KPMG Early Diversity Internship Opportunities Posted: 04 Mar 2022 11:31 AM PST The KPMG Embark Scholars program is a multi-year paid internship program that helps develop high-performing students of color into leaders and provides overall education about the professional services industry. Click here to explore a complete list of the roles open. *You MUST apply through KPMG's website, here, for your application to be reviewed. Once you've reached the career search page, utilize the filter feature to search by location, practice and/or keywords to find the job that you are most interested in. Next, focus on creating ONE thoughtful, thorough application for your top preference. Be sure to have your resume and current transcript ready, as these will be required when you apply. Depending on the job, you may be asked to complete pymetrics. You MUST do so within FOUR DAYS or by the JOB DEADLINE, whichever comes first. Within ten days of the application deadline, you will hear back from the recruiter. Deadlines vary by position. Before applying to a job, carefully review the job's qualifications to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria related to major, graduation date, and other requirements listed for the position. For your application to be reviewed, you must apply through the KPMG Career Site linked here. For more tips, review the "application insights" section of the search page linked above. You can also watch this brief video overview to learn more about KPMG's campus recruitment process. |
| ECON Departmental Scholarships Available! Posted: 04 Mar 2022 09:43 AM PST
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