The Brookings Institution <https://www.brookings.edu/>
is looking to
hire UMBC Research Interns for this summer. The positions are
full-time, paid ($15 per/hr) and are open to undergraduates and graduate
students.
The Brookings Institution is a highly regarded, nonprofit public policy
organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to conduct in-depth
research that leads to new ideas for solving societal problems at the
local, national and global levels. It takes pride in being one of the
world’s leading think-tanks.
Culture: Our work environment encourages our employees in both research
and non-research positions to have an impact on problems facing society.
Brookings emphasizes individuality while promoting institution-wide
collaboration, and fosters collegiality among staff in all departments
and at all levels. At Brookings, employees have opportunities to engage
with thought leaders and scholars, participate in professional
development programs and attend Brookings events.
The following summer internships are available on UMBCworks
<https://careers.umbc.edu/umbcworks/>
- Research Internship, Metropolitan Policy Program (position 9313824)
- Research Internship, Economic Studies Program (position 9313822)
- Research Internship, Gender & Education Research Intern, Global
Economy (position 9313825)
- Research Internship, Foreign Policy Program (position 9313826)
- Research Internship, Brown Center on Education Policy, Governance
Studies (position 9313823)
*TO APPLY*
- Submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript via
UMBCworks <https://careers.umbc.edu/umbcworks/>
by Monday, February
24th. If you have any problems submitting your credentials, simply
contact Christine Routzahn at the Career Center (routzahn@umbc.edu)
The Mayoral Campaign for Mary Washington is looking for interns that can dedicate their time to her campaign efforts. Duties include phone-banking, canvassing, organizing events, and more. This opportunity will give interns the experience of not just how a political campaign functions, but also of how to build connections in the community in Baltimore. If you are interested, you can fill out the interest forms on the following website.
https://www.marywashingtonforbaltimore.com/volunteer/
Interested applicants can learn more about the campaign on her website and can apply online here. She can also be reached by email or by phone at 410-340-0870.
Feel that cold air? The Arctic is much closer than you think. And the race to dominate it is on. In a new online course offered this January learn all about how Arctic powers, including Russia and the United States, are wrangling for geopolitical advantage in the north in the face of climate change. With trillions of dollars of economic potential just under the quickly melting ice, is conflict inevitable? Be sure to check out the flyer attached below!
Join Dr. Starkey this winter for the hybrid offering of POLI 395: US National Security. You will earn SS GEP credit and learn about the field of security analysis. Learn by doing as we grapple with topics such as terrorism and cyber attacks! For more information email: bstarkey@umbc.edu