'Interested in environmental politics? How about learning more about grassroots action? Consider coming to the event below'?
Sunrise Mvt. UMBC is having its first official meeting October 4th, and we are hoping to attract members in the Political Science department. We are a climate action group focusing on zero waste, divestment, and speedy decarbonization of our campus. Could you help us advertise? Although we are technically a GSO, we also want undergraduate students and professors.
Here is the link to the zoom meeting
. I want to personally invite students to the Political Science Council of Majors' (advised by Dr. Tom Schaller) first semesterly, All-Majors Interest Meeting being hosted on Wednesday, September 29th from 11-12 AM in PUP 354. This will be the Council's in-person meeting after 2 years!! The event will be an opportunity to introduce students to the Council, provide departmental resources, engage students with other POLI students, and brainstorm civic initiatives for the year.
The UMBC Political Science Council of Majors aids the Political Science department to address the needs of undergraduate students, build an inclusive community of scholars, and enhance the cultural life of all undergraduates in the department. The Council works directly with department faculty and professors to create avenues of interest for the student body and strives to aid students to succeed both within the realm of Political Science and the larger UMBC community. Moreover, we are working to strengthen civic engagement, access to resources and opportunities, and addressing any departmental issues that may arise.
Past achievements of the Council:
-Student Voting Registration, Know-your-Reps, and Civic Engagement
-POLI Senior Graduation Ceremonies led by Dr. Carolyn Forestiere
-Panel on Biden's Foreign Policy sponsored by both POLI and Global Studies
-Diversification of Department curriculums and syllabi led by Dr. Carolyn Forestiere
-Representing the POLI department
Contact Rehman Liaqat (me) (RLiaqat1@umbc.edu) or Zoe Smith (ZSmith4@umbc.edu) for any questions or concerns.
]]>As a GAO intern, you will learn how to conduct federal audits and program evaluations and apply that knowledge as part of a team. You will assist GAO analysts in planning and conducting in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs. You will collect appropriate data, analyze the data, develop data-based findings and conclusions, and present the information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is hiring analyst internships for the spring. The application closes on October 1 or when the first 500 applications are received. For students that may be interested, I’ve attached a flyer about general information about the health care team at GAO.
· Undergraduate Link (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/614306300)
· Graduate Link (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/614306900)
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The submission application can be found at: https://ur.umbc.edu/umbc-review/. Click “Submit Here!” We encourage students of all majors and disciplines to send in their research! Your papers do not have to be ready for publication or perfect right now, we just want to see the best work and research you have completed! Papers may include original research and/or artistic statements that explore the research and process you have completed, and discoveries you have made.
We seek applications from students of underrepresented groups of all kinds, including first-generation college students.
The Emerging Scholars Conference enables undergraduate students to discuss their research -- whether completed or in progress -- in a scholarly (but low-pressure) setting that exposes them to the world of academic exchange at a professional level. Past conferences have been successful events, as students presented on a wide range of topics and methods that reflect early forays into original social science scholarship.
Since circumstances do not permit an in-person event this year, we will host a virtual conference with multiple sessions over a day and a half later this fall (Nov. 18-19, 2021). Invited scholars will participate in panels to discuss their research and will receive constructive feedback from faculty and graduate student discussants, as well as other audience members. In other sessions, students will receive advice on applying to Ph.D. programs and have the chance to talk with current students about life in graduate school.
Applications aredueFriday, October 8 at 2pm EST. We request the following materials:
(1) completion of the brief online application form, including a brief statement on how the applicant would bring novel or underrepresented perspectives to political science;
(2) a transcript (an unofficial copy is fine);
(3) title and abstract of the research project the student plans to discuss;
(4) a brief writing sample; and
(5) a letter of endorsement from the student’s faculty advisor that speaks both to the student’s promise for doctoral study and how the student will strengthen the diversity of the field. This letter may be submitted separately via email to psgradinfo@umich.edu.
Students should first complete the brief online form (https://forms.gle/vYcrQxei4qRVHnVT9), which will offer an opportunity to upload the other materials. Materials may also be submitted via email (psgradinfo@umich.edu) with the subject heading “Emerging Scholars.” If they wish, students may also include a current resume or curriculum vitae.
We anticipate making decisions and issuing invitations on or about Monday, October 18.Questions about the application process may directed to Megan Gosling, our Graduate Program Coordinator, at psgradinfo@umich.edu or 734-764-9598.
Hands Up, Don’t Shoot:
Why the Protests in Ferguson and Baltimore Matter, and How They Changed America.
9-17-21, Noon to 1:30
To access the event use the link below. Password is FL21SSF.Organized by the Department of Political Science.
Internship applications for the spring, summer, and fall of 2022 are now open.
The applications and more information regarding internship opportunities in our office can be found at: https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships
Internships in Senator Chris Van Hollen's Capitol Hill, Rockville and Baltimore offices provide unique educational and professional development opportunities for students. In addition to general office responsibilities, primary responsibilities of interns include:
Capitol Hill: supporting constituent correspondence by mail and phone, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislation and policy initiatives, composing press releases, compiling media clips, and drafting memos for staff and the Senator.
Rockville/Baltimore: assisting with phone calls, supporting constituent casework, drafting correspondence to constituents and federal agencies, and attending community events, meetings, and briefings, and drafting memos for staff and the Senator.
This position provides an opportunity to be part of a hard-working cohesive team, to make a difference in the lives of others, and to increase one’s understanding of the operations of government agencies and the U.S. Congress. Interns will be paid. This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse community we serve.
Academic Year Internships (Spring and Fall Sessions)
To be eligible for an internship during for the spring or fall sessions, you must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours/week for the Rockville or Baltimore office or 24 hours/week for the Capitol Hill office and be a high school junior or above.
Spring 2022 Internship Session: January 24, 2022 – May 13, 2022
Fall 2022 Internship Session: August 29, 2022 – January 13, 2023
Summer Internships
Session I: May 23 - July 1, 2022
Session II: July 11 - August 19, 2022
To be eligible for a summer internship, you must be a rising college sophomore or older and available to work full-time for the duration of one of the two scheduled summer sessions.
Please note that while being located close to Capitol Hill offers many advantages, it also greatly increases the demand for internship positions. While we endeavor to offer as many positions as we can, please understand that the process is very competitive. Our application process seeks interns who represent the diversity of the State of Maryland and who may not have had previous opportunities to obtain Congressional internship experience. Priority is given to Maryland residents who are rising juniors and seniors.
Priority is given to applicants who reside in Maryland.
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Maryland Delegate Nicole A. Williams, Esq., a Democrat representing District 22 in Prince George’s County, seeks a part-time fall semester legislative intern. This is a virtual/remote internship.
Hours are flexible, but candidates who can commit at least 16 hours per week are preferred.
The internship is unpaid, but the fall intern will receive priority consideration for a paid January-April internship when the General Assembly is in session in Annapolis (which may or may not involve in-person work)