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Picture a Social Scientist Series
This event focuses on mental health with Picture an Anxious Social Scientist. CAPS will be presenting on biofeedback at 2pm, followed by a panel at 3pm. The panel will also be available via Zoom.
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This Thursday, 3/31 at 4pm, we will be hosting an internship panel about internships with the State Department. Panelists have completed internships at USAID via the VSFS (Virtual Student Federal Service) program, at the U.S. Mission to the UN, and at U.S. embassies abroad. During the panel, they will share their experiences, application strategies, and other insights based on questions asked at the event.
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Dear Graduates of FHSS
We are thrilled to celebrate graduation with you on April 22nd! As a college, we would like to direct your attention to the college’s graduation website: fhssgraduates.byu.edu.
This website will have the information you need that is specific to the FHSS Convocation Ceremony. There is also a link to the Advisement Center’s website, where there is more general information about graduation day!
Please go to the link above, sign in with your BYU netID, and complete a graduate profile. You’ll be able to tell us about your experience at BYU and upload a picture of yourself. This is a great place for your family, friends, and department to see your accomplishments and celebrate with you!
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International Development Professionals Networking Event
Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7:30 pm in 238 HRCB (the Kennedy Center)
Join SID for an in-person networking event with five professionals in the area including Lonny Ward (Choice Humanitarian), Liz McGuire (BYU Political Science Department), Joan Dixon Heckel (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), Sara Dorsey (UServeUtah), and Sydney Mogotsi (CDC Foundation & LDS Charities). The night will be dedicated to learning about their various paths and experiences within the field. Students will hear from them as a panel for the first half of the night then have the chance to talk to them individually during the second half.
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The Global Politics Lab is opening applications for its 2022-23 GPL Fellowships. The fellowship is created to give high-quality, intensive, networked mentoring to students interested in high-level engagement in scholarly literature, analysis, and writing.
Fellows will enroll in one credit of mentored research for the length of the fellowship (fall and winter with an optional spring term) and receive a small scholarship for the year. Fellows will be working on academic projects under faculty supervision. Fellows will be required to make substantial progress on a publishable paper and to present their work at appropriate conferences. If agreeable to both faculty and student, the student may work additional hours on GPL projects for pay or credit. Hours put in by fellows may exceed the explicit credit or pay received. Fellowships represent an opportunity for intellectual growth exceeding strict compensation.
To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please click here.
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The Inspiring Learning Award provides an opportunity for students involved in experiential learning activities to nominate and formally recognize faculty/staff mentors for their dedication to student growth and success.
Please join us on April 1, 2022 at 11:00 am to recognize this year's Inspiring Learning Award recipients. Awards will be presented by Dr. John Rosenberg, Associate Academic Vice President of Undergraduate Studies.
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Job and Internship Opportunities
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Job Opportunity for Spanish-Speaking Graduating Seniors at Immigration & Family Law Firm
We're looking to add a case manager / paralegal to our team in Salt Lake City. This job is of interest for any Spanish-speaking graduating seniors who are interested in working with the local immigrant community.
We're willing to offer internship credit as well to someone in their final semester of schooling. Interested applicants can apply via Handshake or Indeed. Thank you!
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Paid Internships at Governor's Office
Beginning this fall, our office will now offer 6-month fellowships at an increased rate of $14/hr. (approx. $8,400 total), with tailored support for students to transition into full-time positions within state government. That being said, we would prefer older/more experienced students, but are still willing to consider freshmen and sophomores.
The fellowships will now be hosted in two segments: a Legislative Session Fellowship spanning from January - June, and a Interim Session Fellowship from August - December. More details can be found on our website. Students who are interested should apply to a specific focus of the office. The new application portal can be found here.
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College to Congress Fall 2022 Applications Now Open!
The College to Congress (C2C) team would like to invite your students and recent graduates to apply to our all-expenses covered Fall 2022 Congressional Internship Program!
What: We provide full-time, paid, Congressional internships to underrepresented students. The program is free of charge for all participants.
C2C will:
- Secure paid Congressional internships
- Cover ALL expenses (housing, food, transportation, professional clothing, etc.)
- Provide training and support with top DC public service professionals
- Connect you with the robust C2C Alumni Network
- Foster lifelong friendships with other C2C "Hill-terns"
Where: Washington, DC
When: August 22 - November 20, 2022 (13 weeks)
Deadline: Application is open now thru April 17, 2022
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Summer & Fall 2022 Academic Internships - Utah County Attorney's Office Statistics Department
The student intern will work in the Statistics department at the Utah County Attorney’s Office to help collect, clean, and organize data from legal software. They will also help Justice Court attorneys with data input. The data handled by interns are used to create meaningful analysis regarding cases handled in the criminal justice system.
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Paid Student Intern - Utah County Attorney's Office Statistics Department
This position is intended for students with interest in a future career in legal statistics and offers a meaningful exposure to research within the social sciences.
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Paid Internship with Non-Partisan DC Think Tank
The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group has opened it's late spring/summer internship cycle. Quantitative experience, especially with R and SQL is valued. Apologies for the late notice. This cycle is on a tight turn, so if interested please apply quickly.
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10-Week Paid Research Experience for Undergrads in Disinformation Detection & Analytics
We invite applications for a 10-week summer NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program focusing on disinformation detection and analytics at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Applications are due by April 10, 2022.
We are looking for diverse participants for a paid, hands-on summer research experience to learn more about the real-world impacts of disinformation. Students will choose topics that align with faculty expertise and pursue research projects that advance their skills in valuable STEM areas including data science, data analytics, information retrieval, applied machine learning, web archiving, and social computing.
For more information and the link to apply, click here.
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Fall Internship with Congressman Stewart's Bountiful Office
Congressman Stewart's Bountiful Office is currently looking for a fall intern. We will hire either one full-time intern or two part-time interns to accommodate school schedules. Please have applicants email me a copy of their resume, a writing sample, a letter of recommendation, and a transcript. Interested students can contact me directly by email at elizabeth.sweeten@mail.house.gov or on my direct cell at (202)570-0376 with any questions.
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Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor Full-time Internship - Summer '22
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is seeking a paid intern for the 2022 summer season. This
internship is ideal for students interested in a career in public administration because it will provide exposure to a wide range of administrative processes.
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Data Scientist for Political Consulting / Targeting / Polling Firm
WPA Intelligence, a large, national Republican opinion research and data science firm is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. In this job, you will build models of public opinion, voting behavior, media usage, and other politically-relevant views and activities, and use these models to shape campaign strategy for political campaigns, party organs, and advocacy groups.
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Harvard is seeking extraordinary researchers!
Join the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, the Harvard Kennedy School’s hub for research, teaching, and training related to foreign policy and international security.
We are seeking candidates for the role of Research Assistant. And this year, we have a special interest in hiring at least one who is well-grounded in U.S. defense strategy, especially as it pertains to the Indo-Pacific region ; and one who is grounded in history, especially Applied History.
Essential requirements for those selected include: demonstrated analytical and writing ability, great energy, a serious commitment to work, and a passion for learning in an intense scholarly, policy-oriented environment.
To apply, please click here.
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Bright Line Watch/Online Misinformation Research Fellow
We are recruiting a research fellow to work with Bright Line Watch, an organization that researches the state of democracy in the United States, and with Professor Brendan Nyhan, a political scientist in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College who studies misinformation. Nyhan and Professor John Carey, another political scientist in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College, are two of the four organizers of Bright Line Watch and would supervise the research fellow’s work on its initiatives.
The fellowship requires a one-year commitment, from September 2022 to August 2023. The exact start and end dates are flexible to accommodate the schedule of the fellow and the needs of BLW and Nyhan.
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Research Project Manager Position at Digital Society Project
The Digital Society Project (DSP) aims to answer some of the most important questions surrounding interactions between the internet and politics. We are hiring a project manager (either pre- or post-doc) for an NSF-funded extension to the Digital Society Project
For the full job description and application please click here.
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Survey Research Associate at Verasight
Verasight is looking for a Survey Research Associate to join our growing team and to deliver critical insights to media organizations, brands, researchers, governments, and investors. We are a scrappy team and you will work directly with the founders and data science team to build Verasight and the future of public opinion research. We depend on colleagues who are diverse, team oriented, novel thinkers, and passionate about redefining the data landscape. Verasight works to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included. This position includes the opportunity to transition to a senior research or data science role.
To apply, send an email with "Survey Research Associate" in the subject line to careers@verasight.io
- Please include your CV/resume and a one-paragraph statement of interest.
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AFP-Utah is looking to hire immediately for several part-time field staffers
Responsibilities: Working on our electoral efforts in Utah and across the country through the November election. The position will include both in-office phone calls as well as door-to-door canvassing throughout Utah.
Pay: $15-$18/hr
Requirements:
- Good networking skills
- Ability to walk long distances daily
- Flexible schedule and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Ability to work 20-25 hours per week
If interested please email/text/call Adlai Elison (aelison@afphq.org) (435)669-7964
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New Yale Pre-doc program for students interested in pursuing a PhD
This is a new program at Yale's Center for the Study of American Politics this year. The CSAP Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program brings students with a BA/BS to campus to work as full time research assistants in quantitative political science and build skills as they prepare to apply to PhD programs in political science.
For information about the program, available positions, and the application process, please Click Here. |
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Upcoming Career Services and Handshake Events:
Wednesday, March 30th, 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Walmart: Tabling (Full time; All Majors). Register Here
Wednesday, March 30th, 6:30-7:30 pm: BYU On-Campus Internships: Information Session (All Majors). Register Here
Thursday, March 31st, 12:00-1:00 pm: Ask an Expert: Starting Strong at a New Job or Internship. Register Here
* More details and events can be found on careers.byu.edu and Handshake-handshake.byu.edu*
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