RAND's Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. RAND's core research areas include:
Children and Families, Education and the Arts, Energy and Environment, Health and Health Care, Infrastructure and Transportation, International Affairs, Law and Business, National Security
Population, and Aging
Public Safety, Science and Technology, and Terrorism and Homeland Security
The program runs in the summer months only. Summer Associates work at RAND full-time for a 12-week period. Positions are available in RAND's major U.S. offices — Santa Monica, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and Boston. All Summer Associates are collocated with project mentors. The location of the project mentor determines the location of the Summer Associate. Students receive bi-weekly compensation and are given the opportunity to conduct research that can be completed during the summer they are at RAND. The summer earnings for 2017 will be approximately $13,500 (before taxes) for the 12 weeks of full-time research.
Eligibility: The program is designed for full-time students who have completed at least two years of graduate work leading to a doctorate (e.g., PhD, EDD, DRPH, SciD, etc.) or professional degree (e.g., law or medical degree, professional engineer certificate). Students must be enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program during the spring and fall of 2017 to be considered for the program. Students graduating prior to September 2017 are encouraged to look at our full-time positions at www.rand.org/jobs.html.
Application Deadline: January 5th, 2017
For all information pertaining to the application process and the position, click here.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
Speak Ask Reflect Change Campaign (SPARC)
SPARC is an innovative platform designed to encourage discussion of perspectives that aren’t often engaged in the right wing movement. The organization will post content that explores experiences of former members of the movement. SPARC hope to facilitate a safe platform for individuals to voice thoughts and ask questions provoked by these narratives. Use our ask.fm site to ask questions and share your thoughts.
Join the dialogue through the facebook page, found here: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakAskReflectChange
The Boren Scholarship - November Information Sessions
The Boren Scholarship is aimed at undergraduates (US citizens) who want to study abroad for one or two semesters (preferably) in 2017-18 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Maryland has ranked #1 in the nation in Boren Scholarships awarded for the past 5 years.
A Boren Program representative will make a presentation on campus this coming Wednesday, October 26 at 4 pm, in Marie Mount Hall Room 1310A - RSVP to learn more!
Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships for 2017-18 may be used for study abroad in Summer 2017, Fall 2017 and/or Spring 2018.
*The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.* The UMD deadline to apply for the Boren Scholarship will be January 25, 2017. You can learn more about the Boren Scholarship program here.
The NSO has also scheduled a number of information sessions to help you learn more about the Boren Scholarship and its application process. Please write to nsepboren@umd.edu to let us know which session you plan to attend. (If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address.)
Monday, November 28 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, November 29 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, November 29 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
All Maryland applicants for the Boren Scholarship must take part in a required campus review process which is designed to help you strengthen your application. The deadline for Maryland¹s review process is January 25, 2017.
A Boren Program representative will make a presentation on campus this coming Wednesday, October 26 at 4 pm, in Marie Mount Hall Room 1310A - RSVP to learn more!
Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships for 2017-18 may be used for study abroad in Summer 2017, Fall 2017 and/or Spring 2018.
*The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.* The UMD deadline to apply for the Boren Scholarship will be January 25, 2017. You can learn more about the Boren Scholarship program here.
The NSO has also scheduled a number of information sessions to help you learn more about the Boren Scholarship and its application process. Please write to nsepboren@umd.edu to let us know which session you plan to attend. (If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address.)
Monday, November 28 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, November 29 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, November 29 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
All Maryland applicants for the Boren Scholarship must take part in a required campus review process which is designed to help you strengthen your application. The deadline for Maryland¹s review process is January 25, 2017.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Political Science Research Grant Challenge
Are you currently working on research related to geography or political science? We're selecting 12 projects to launch campaigns together in January. The one with the most backers will be awarded $500 on top of what is raised through Experiment (crowdsourcing site).
Questions of interest include:
We're looking for first drafts of project ideas submitted by Tuesday, December 20, 2016. You can view the call for proposals and start a project here: https://experiment.com/grants/political-science.
Questions of interest include:
- Who is impacted through today's geopolitical climate, and how do we measure and monitor the impact?
- How is the behavior of migrants changing over time?
- What does terrorism mean for the future of the internet (e.g. security and social networks)?
- How is radicalization happening across borders and mediums?
- How are counter-terrorism policies and strategies changing?
- How can data mapping or data management be used to learn more about political issues?
- How is political science education evolving to accommodate changing global events?
We're looking for first drafts of project ideas submitted by Tuesday, December 20, 2016. You can view the call for proposals and start a project here: https://experiment.com/grants/political-science.
Panel Discussion: Race, Place, & Juvenile Justice
Presented by the University of Maryland Honors College Co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies
The United States incarcerates the highest proportion of children and adolescents in the world. Crime rates among American youths are not significantly higher than anywhere else, yet our juvenile justice system is the largest and most expensive—and seems to reserve its harshest treatment for children and adolescents who are black and Latino. Our panel of activists, educators, justice officials, students, and formerly incarcerated individuals will examine how we got into this mess and what we can do to make juvenile justice in Prince George’s County, in the state of Maryland, and across the United States more cost-effective, more responsive, and more humane.
Date: November 21st, 2016
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge Stamp Student Union, Room 1209 University of Maryland
Moderator:
Dr. Richard Bell, Department of History, UMD
Panelists:
Mr. Saleem El-Amin, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Mr. Derris Moore, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Ms. Rebecca Turner, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Ms. Laura Miller, The Voice, UMD Student Organization
The Honorable Leo Edward Green, Jr., Prince George's County Circuit Court
Dr. Joseph Richardson, Department of African American Studies, UMD
The United States incarcerates the highest proportion of children and adolescents in the world. Crime rates among American youths are not significantly higher than anywhere else, yet our juvenile justice system is the largest and most expensive—and seems to reserve its harshest treatment for children and adolescents who are black and Latino. Our panel of activists, educators, justice officials, students, and formerly incarcerated individuals will examine how we got into this mess and what we can do to make juvenile justice in Prince George’s County, in the state of Maryland, and across the United States more cost-effective, more responsive, and more humane.
Date: November 21st, 2016
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge Stamp Student Union, Room 1209 University of Maryland
Moderator:
Dr. Richard Bell, Department of History, UMD
Panelists:
Mr. Saleem El-Amin, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Mr. Derris Moore, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Ms. Rebecca Turner, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Ms. Laura Miller, The Voice, UMD Student Organization
The Honorable Leo Edward Green, Jr., Prince George's County Circuit Court
Dr. Joseph Richardson, Department of African American Studies, UMD
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Conflict Dynamics International Seeks Research Assistant, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Conflict Dynamics International (www.cdint.org) seeks to engage an exceptional and highly motivated Research Assistant to work in Cambridge on its emerging research on preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) as part of the organization’s peacebuilding program.
Position: Research Assistant, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Type: Part-Time
Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
Hourly Requirement: 16-20 hours/week
Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: TBD
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in progress or completed.
- Professional experience working on issues related to PCVE, governance, political systems, fragile states, peacebuilding, and other related fields.
- Practical experience of research application in situations of conflict or political transition, preferably relating to East Africa and/or the Middle East.
- High quality analytical and qualitative research skills.
- Excellent writing skills (English), with experience drafting for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
To Apply:
Visit a link to their requirements here.
Position: Research Assistant, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Type: Part-Time
Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
Hourly Requirement: 16-20 hours/week
Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: TBD
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in progress or completed.
- Professional experience working on issues related to PCVE, governance, political systems, fragile states, peacebuilding, and other related fields.
- Practical experience of research application in situations of conflict or political transition, preferably relating to East Africa and/or the Middle East.
- High quality analytical and qualitative research skills.
- Excellent writing skills (English), with experience drafting for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
To Apply:
Visit a link to their requirements here.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Jobs & Internship Webinar
FEMA and Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Program & National Training Liaison Presents Webinar Series: Session IX - Jobs and Internships for Emergency Management Students
Date: November 30, 2016
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30 pm EST
Presenters:
To register, click here.
Conference Call-In: 800-320-4330, PIN: 376368
Date: November 30, 2016
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30 pm EST
Presenters:
- Tal Ehlers, MEP, Uintah County Emergency Manager
- Brent Cox, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Disaster Preparedness, Arkansas State University
- Timothy J. De Palma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, BS in Emergency Management, Barry University
- Wendy Walsh, Higher Education Program Manager, Moderator
To register, click here.
Conference Call-In: 800-320-4330, PIN: 376368
Maryland Summer Scholars
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in College Park or anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project.
For the summer of 2017, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 25 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires extended travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you will have completed at least two full semesters (and 30 credits) by the end of Spring semester 2017, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4 at the time of application, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2017. All academic majors are eligible.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2017 awards will be midnight on Tuesday, February 8, 2017. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2017 MSS program BEFORE and AFTER Thanksgiving break. Please note: All information sessions will be held in room 1201 Marie Mount Hall. PLEASE REPLY TO ugresearch@umd.edu INDICATING THE SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND -- SPACE IS LIMITED!
Maryland Summer Scholars Information Sessions:
Monday, November 14 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, November 14 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Additional sessions will be announced for the week following Thanksgiving break. Detailed information about the MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the MCUR website, here.
For the summer of 2017, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 25 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires extended travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you will have completed at least two full semesters (and 30 credits) by the end of Spring semester 2017, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4 at the time of application, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2017. All academic majors are eligible.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2017 awards will be midnight on Tuesday, February 8, 2017. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2017 MSS program BEFORE and AFTER Thanksgiving break. Please note: All information sessions will be held in room 1201 Marie Mount Hall. PLEASE REPLY TO ugresearch@umd.edu INDICATING THE SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND -- SPACE IS LIMITED!
Maryland Summer Scholars Information Sessions:
Monday, November 14 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, November 14 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Additional sessions will be announced for the week following Thanksgiving break. Detailed information about the MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the MCUR website, here.
Monday, November 14, 2016
U.S. Department of State: Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP)
Applications are being accepted for U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0002
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-04
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $31,521.00 to $40,977.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0003
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-03/03
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $28,078.00 to $36,501.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open from 11/14/2016 to 11/18/2016 or until 100 applications have been received for this position.
**For more job notifications from the U.S. Department of State, sign up here for their email updates.
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0002
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-04
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $31,521.00 to $40,977.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0003
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-03/03
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $28,078.00 to $36,501.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open from 11/14/2016 to 11/18/2016 or until 100 applications have been received for this position.
**For more job notifications from the U.S. Department of State, sign up here for their email updates.
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