Interested in becoming at politician? Come this Thursday and learn from Erin wells about her career as a city administrator.
Erin Wells is the city administrator for Highland City. She has experience in project and employee management, communications, policy research and implementation, and statistical analysis. Erin has a Master in Public Administration degree from the Romney Institute at Brigham Young University.
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Reading Group: Evidence and Justification
When: 3:00pm Mondays
Where: 4082 JFSB
Who: Ryan Davis (political science), Derek Haderlie (philosophy), and
anyone interested
What: Evidence and Justification: Imagination, Narrative, and Intuition
The next few readings include:
Feb 5: Rachel Fraser, “Narrative Testimony” Phil Studies (2021)
Feb 12: Jen Nado, “Why Intuition?” PPR (2012)
If you are interested to attend this reading group, email Ryan Davis (rwdavis@byu.edu)
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Locations:
Building #of Posters
Engineering Building.....................................................................................3
HBLL............................................................................................................11
JFSB............................................................................................................13
JSB..............................................................................................................1
KMBL...........................................................................................................14
LSB..............................................................................................................2
MCKB..........................................................................................................1
MOA............................................................................................................1
Student Athlete Building..............................................................................2
Smith Fieldhouse........................................................................................1
Wilkinson Center.........................................................................................1
West View Building.....................................................................................3
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Free Logical Reasoning Workshop presented by TestMasters
When: February 6, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Mountain Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/5192
The workshop will be conducted by Chris Tucker, a veteran TestMasters instructor with an official LSAT score in the 99th percentile and a J.D. from the University of Virginia. The workshop will focus on the logical reasoning section, which will be two-thirds of the test starting in August. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Chris will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them.
If you are interested in law school and want to crush the LSAT, don't miss this great opportunity. RSVP now to save your spot!
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BYU Scholarships, Jobs, & Internships
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Political Science Research Assistant Job
Prof. Jeremy C. Pope is looking for research assistants to work on analyzing Cooperative Election Study data on demographic trends, ideology, and policy matters. Competitive candidates have the following.
- At least completion of POLI 200
- Concurrent enrollment, or completion of POLI 300 or 328
- An interest in survey research and data on politics
- Availability of at least 10 hours a week
Students should email a resume and a transcript to jpope@byu.edu no later than Tuesday, February 6 to obtain an interview.
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Research Assistant Positions Available
Professor Joel Selway is seeking four research assistants for a project looking at the effect of ethnic structure on various social, economic, and political outcomes. Applicants will need to be competent in Stata. They should have taken Poli 300 (formerly Poli 328) or an equivalent. Interest in ethnicity & nationalism, political economy, civil war and violence, and democracy will be pluses. Pay is $15/hour, and students will be expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Joel Selway (joel_selway@byu.edu). In your cover letter, please outline relevant classes you have taken, your GPA, and your grades in Poli 300 (formerly Poli 328) and Poli 200.
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Other Scholarships, Jobs, & Internships
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Are you thinking about a PhD in political science? Yale University is hiring college graduates for predoctoral fellowships.
These are 1- or 2-year positions with competitive salaries and standard benefits such as health insurance. Predocs work with one or more faculty supervisors helping in the capacity specified by the supervisor and they also take 1 class each semester at the graduate or undergraduate level. This program is designed for students who are considering a PhD in political science but either aren’t sure about it or would benefit from the opportunity to take classes and work with faculty before applying.
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The Academy for Civic Education and Democracy (ACED) will convene its inaugural cohort in June 2024. ACED is RRI’s in-person 8-week summer program in Washington, DC. Classes will be held at the Ronald Reagan Institute building and accredited by George Washington University. The ACED program is designed to foster the next generation of civic leaders. During the Summer, undergraduate students will immerse themselves in Washington, DC for a profound and experiential learning experience. Students will participate in an accredited course that provides them with the chance to explore history both within and beyond the classroom. Every week, they will not only interact with influential figures from diverse sectors but also put their skills, knowledge, and network into practice through internships. This unique opportunity in Washington, DC will empower students to begin their own leadership journey with confidence and tangible experiences.
Program Dates: June 2 - July 26
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The Center for Sustainable Energy is Hiring on their Transparency & Insights Team
This position is integral to the CSE’s Transparency and Insights (T&I) team, which supports the organization’s policy development, program implementation, and marketing and outreach activities. The Junior Research Analyst will contribute to CSE’s analytical capacity, particularly in quantitative and qualitative analysis, statistical methods, data visualization and public reporting.
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Interesting in a career in tech policy? Not sure where to start?
Emerging Tech Policy Careers can help you get started.
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YouGov America Internships
YouGov America is hiring two interns for its U.S. News team, which conducts and publishes polls on topics of public interest.
Both the Elections Intern and the Social-media Intern will be focused on politics and elections, can be based anywhere in the U.S., and are paid and part-time for three months. Start date is flexible and can be as soon as the positions are filled. For both positions, survey research experience is valued, as are skills in journalism and writing. Job descriptions for both are below.
We welcome candidates who want to grow in the role, and encourage applications from candidates who are members of traditionally underrepresented communities.
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Senior Research Assistant at MIT
This is typically a two-year position that blends secretarial responsibilities with hands-on research assistance. The tasks range from handling day-today tasks like filing and processing receipts to contributing to studies and data college. The individual will be working with the Americanists — Adam Berinsky, Devin Caughey, Ariel White, and Charles Stewart.
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American Enterprise Institute Summer Honors Program
The Summer Honors Program is an intensive, fully-funded educational and professional development opportunity in Washington, DC, for top undergraduate students. Participants in the program have the chance to connect with the ideas, research, and network of the American Enterprise Institute during a one-week seminar with an AEI scholar or partner instructor.
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Political Campaign Jobs & Internships
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Volunteer Campaign Opportunity
with Utah State House of Representatives for District 23, Jeff Howell
Jeff Howell, democratic candidate for Utah State House of Representatives for District 23, is looking for multiple interns for his campaign. Available roles include: social media marketing, canvassing, fundraising, and others.
Interested? Contact Ashlan A. Gruwell, Campaign Manager, at ashlangruwell@gmail.com
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Congresswoman Celeste Maloy's Office is Hiring Interns for the Winter Semester
For more information contact her office at: 166 Cannon House Office Building
(202) 225-9730 |
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Volunteer Campaign Opportunity
with United States Senate Candidate Jason J. Walton
United States Senate Candidate, Republican Jason J. Walton, is looking for sharp, motivated, driven volunteers and interns who want to make a difference and put America back on track. Jason Walton is a local candidate from Provo and a local business owner and entrepreneur. Don’t miss the opportunity to network, boost your resume and be part of the solution!
Contact Peter Kucharek ~ (307) 220-1323 ~ peter.mkucharek@gmail.com
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Volunteer/Internship Campaign Opportunity
with Rachelle Morris for Salt Lake County Council
We're looking for a few volunteers who are ready to take on a formal role in a local political campaign. Each of these positions will require 5-10 hours per week, and we are willing to offer internship credit upon request. We have the following positions open:
- Press Secretary / Communications Specialist (drafting press releases, pitching stories to reporters, copywriting)
- Social Media Specialist (Instagram reels, posting across platforms, captions, growing followers, some graphic creation in Canva)
- Graphic Designer (Graphics for social media, Flyers, etc)
- Email Marketing Specialist (drafting emails, strategy)
- Event Coordinator (plan cottage meetings, campaign events, convention booth)
If you are interested in these or other positions on the campaign, please contact Brinley Koenig at (817) 307-7836 or brinleyckoenig@gmail.com.
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Calls for Academic Papers
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The deadline for Spring 2024 journal submissions to the Seriatim Journal of American Politics at the University of Virginia is Friday, February 16 at 11:59PM ET! Seriatim is a great opportunity for students to have their work published, especially ahead of internship, job, or major applications.
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Serein Journals of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies (SJAHSS) is an open access double blind peer-reviewed journal and publishes articles which specifically can contribute in all areas of humanities, art and social science in a complete new and remarkable way.
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The Annual Conference of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters will be held in person on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the University of Utah. The deadline for submissions Fri., Feb. 18! We invite abstracts, research-in-progress, and papers in the following areas • Political science, history, communication studies, journalism/media, philosophy, foreign languages, and humanities generally.
Conference papers will be considered for publication in the refereed (double-blind, peer reviewed) Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. One outstanding manuscript from each Division will be selected and its author(s) will receive a cash award. Papers are also eligible for consideration for a cash award for the “Best Paper” awarded in each division. All faculty and student members of the Academy are eligible. Abstracts for poster and oral presentations are now being accepted as well.
Contact thomas.terry@usu.edu for more information.
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