T. Rowe Price is interested in interviewing UMBC Ph.D. candidates graduating in May 2019 from ALL quantitative backgrounds for the summer intern position below. 

https://troweprice.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TRowePrice/job/Baltimore-MD/PhD-Intern_31615

Candidates are encouraged to apply directly via the link above ASAP. 

PhD Intern - Multi-Asset Quantitative Research
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Our mission as a leading investment management firm is to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. We believe our associates are the key to this mission and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to our client’s success.

If you’re looking for challenging work experiences and the ability to learn in a collaborative culture, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at T. Rowe Price.

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The University of Chicago will select up to FOUR current UMBC undergraduates for an opportunity to apply for a deep immersive experience in research activities in economics.  The program is designed for undergraduate students with strong quantitative and analytical backgrounds of all majors. Substantial coursework in not required. 

Program Elements include:
- Students will attend workshops given by Booth faculty as part of the "Economics Undergraduate Research Experience" beginning the end of June of 2017 and extending into July of 2017.  Information about this program can be found below: https://bfi.uchicago.edu/feature-story/research-for-undergraduates
- Depending on interest and background students will be matched with research professionals, graduate students or professors to work on a specific research project in economics.  This activity will start in June of 2018 and extend until the end of August 2018.  Past research activities included work in Microeconomic Theory, Operations Research, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, International Trade and Finance and Labor Economics.
- Additional classroom instruction will be provided for those students without substantial formal exposure to economics.

Support:
- All living expenses will be covered by the Booth School and the Becker Friedman Institute
- Housing will be provided in undergraduate dormitories at the University of Chicago.
- Travel expenses will also be covered.
- Successful applicants will be offered a stipend of $10,000.

Qualifications to Apply:
We seek applicants with an interest in research and willing to work hard for the summer in a stimulating environment!
3.2 cumulative GPA or above.
Open to all analytical backgrounds including economic, finance, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.
A strong quantitative background is a plus but is not required.

Application Process
Required materials:  
- Current Resume or Curriculum vitae
- Personal Statement: Two page discussion of the candidate's objective for the summer and future research goals.  Include why you are interested in the program.
- Two letters of recommendation.  Letters should be addressed to "Selection Committee"
- Unofficial Transcript

Please send these materials via e-mail to:      
Christine Routzahn, Director
UMBC Career Center
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671

Deadline to Apply:  Friday, December 8, 2017

For additional details, contact Christine Routzahn at 410-455-3671 or routzahn@umbc.edu

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission. Over 100 students are selected each year for participation in the Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) and Educational Partnership Program (EPP) scholarship programs. These scholarships include support for two years of undergraduate study and summer internship opportunities at NOAAfacilities across the country.

For information on program benefits and how to apply, visit our web sites:

· Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship: www.noaa.gov/eppscholarship

o   Application Deadline:  January 31, 2018

· Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship: www.noaa.gov/hollings

o   Application Deadline: January 31, 2018

Eligibility Requirements:

· US Citizen

· 3.0 GPA (Hollings) or 3.2 GPA (EPP)

· Full-time second year student at an accredited four-year undergraduate program or third year student at a five-year undergraduate program

· Majoring in NOAA mission disciplines, including but not limited to: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.

· Enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution (EPP Scholarship only)

For further information, contact the Office of Education Scholarship Programs at: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or (301) 628-2913.

Richard is an American Studies major who will graduate this May. Over the summer, he worked with Dr. Simone Chambers, Dr. Michael Tesler, and Dr. Davin Phoenix at the University of California, Irvine, Political Science Department, during the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program of the UCI Graduate Division. His research focuses on the intersections of culture and politics and the effects of political rhetoric on voting patterns and election outcomes.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do? I had worked on the origins of this project the previous summer, but I learned from these professors and incorporated new statistical insights. In this study, a cultural and linguistic approach was used to analyze the effect that speeches by members of the right-wing Tea Party Caucus have had on conservative political discourse. The rhetoric of these politicians after their ascendance in the 2010 congressional elections was compared to the rhetoric used by John McCain, the Republican nominee in 2008, and Donald Trump, the Republican nominee in 2016, to understand their effect on conservative discourse. This shift in discourse was studied using speech analysis to code for instances of negative discourse and establish a comparison between the election years while also noting rhetorical shifts among mainstream conservative politicians.

How much time do you put into it? I worked on this project for at least 10 hours each week this past summer, but I also worked on it during last summer at UMBC as a McNair Scholar in their Summer Research Institute, and during the winter semester. I received credit through the Career Center’s internship practicum (PRAC).

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program? I have worked with Dr. Householder in the past, when she advised me as a McNair Scholar, and my mentor on my previous project was Dr. Kathy Bryan (American Studies). Both have been very supportive of my research, and encouraged me to continue working on this topic through the UCI program.

How much did your mentor help you with the application? My mentors assisted me greatly in developing a strong application. They are a key part of the process.

What has been the hardest part about your research? The hardest thing was finding speech transcripts for some of the Tea Party congressmen and women.

What was the most unexpected thing? I didn’t think the increase in harmful discourse usage by Republicans would be that stark, but I found a fivefold increase from 2008 to 2016.

How does your research relate to your work in other classes? I have done rhetorical analyses in multiple American Studies and Political Science classes. This project is a continuation of the research I did last year entitled, “It’s Just A Jump To The Right: How The Tea Party Has Affected Conservative Discourse.” (abstract available here: https://ur.umbc.edu/home/our-researchers/research-profiles-16-17/richard-elliott/)

What else are you involved in on campus? I am currently the President of UMBC Progressives and I assist the College Dems as well.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research? Don’t be afraid to follow up. Don’t be afraid to email professors twice. Use all your leads to try and get the best opportunities you can.

What are your career goals? I would like to be an academic/issue advocate in the Baltimore area.

Have Mentor-led research and want to be featured as a Researcher of the Week?  Email aprilh@umbc.edu.

Learn more about how to fund your research and become a URA scholar: https://ur.umbc.edu/ura/

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