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Military, economic, and technological competition between China and the United States creates tension between the two countries. However, there are still significant educational and economic exchanges between them. Through the China Conference, we have the opportunity to interact with senior diplomats and academics from China and the US; see the flyer for more information and to sign up. Lunch included with registration.
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Take the STDEV 317: Job Search Strategies class with Political Science Academic Advisor Landon Tooke
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This semester, there will be a second block evening section of STDEV 317: Job Search Strategies. Political Science students greatly benefit from taking this course. Landon will be teaching section 006.
Course Description:
Preparing for employment and internship opportunities. Practical strategies to facilitate internship and/or career preparation: resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, and Internet research.
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The BYU Center for the Study of Elections and
Democracy (CSED) is now accepting new applicants
for their undergraduate fellowship during the
2023-2024 school year!
Each semester, some of BYU’s brightest students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and other students, researching the latest political science data and practicing new research methods. Participating in the CSED Research Lab allows students to better their research skills and implement their own research ideas. Through hands-on experience, engaging discussions, and seminars from political science experts and professionals, CSED Fellows receive a rich educational experience in this 1-credit hour class. Applicants must have completed POLI 200, and the completion of POLI 328 is strongly encouraged.
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The BYU Public Health Department is conducting a research project entitled BYU Campus Conversations. Students will engage in structured conversations about controversial topics such as belonging, relationships, and free speech/cancel culture. Participants will be eligible to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. The current conversation dates and topics are:
- March 9 @ 6 PM - Topic: Belonging
- March 15 @ 7 PM - Topic: Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Cancel Culture
- March 23 @ 1 PM - Topic: Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Cancel Culture
- March 28 @ 5 PM - Topic: Marriage and Relationships
- April 4 @ 12:30 PM - Topic: Belonging
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Professor Richard Benjamin Crosby and Isaac James Richards are currently soliciting contributions for an anthology of speeches from Latter-day Saint history. Any scholar with a sufficient background in the humanities is welcome to submit; we invite contributions from those interested in Mormon studies, American history, rhetoric, literature, religion, theology, philosophy, textual analysis, political science, cultural studies, etc. For the full call for papers,
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Job and Internship Opportunities
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Research Assistants Needed
Professor Celeste Beesley is seeking to hire three student assistants to assist her on a research project involving writing, researching, and data analysis on a project that examines how parenthood impacts the perceived and real economic impacts of globalization for men and women.. An ideal candidate for the position would be available to work 5-10 hours per week and at least until August 2023 (continuing onto the next academic year is also desirable), and have taken and done well in 328 or a similar econometrics course in another department. If interested, please email Professor Beesley at celeste_beesley@byu.edu with your resume, an unofficial transcript, and a brief description of your interest in the topic.
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Research Assistants Needed
Professor Celeste Beesley is seeking to hire three student assistants to assist her on a research project involving writing, researching, and data analysis on a project that examines how parenthood impacts the perceived and real economic impacts of globalization for men and women.. An ideal candidate for the position would be available to work 5-10 hours per week and at least until August 2023 (continuing onto the next academic year is also desirable), and have taken and done well in 328 or a similar econometrics course in another department. If interested, please email Professor Beesley at celeste_beesley@byu.edu with your resume, an unofficial transcript, and a brief description of your interest in the topic
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BYU MEd/Education Policy Studies Program
Are you interested in a career focused on influencing education? Are you passionate about social change? The David O. McKay School of Education at BYU offers a versatile master’s degree in Education Policy Studies that prepares students for a variety of career trajectories.
If you are drawn towards any of the following areas of work, this program would be a great fit for you!
- Education policy in Utah and the United States
- Non-profit management and social innovation
- Education law
- Research, analysis, and evaluation
- International development
Applications for our Fall 2023 cohort will be accepted through May 1st.
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The University of Chicago’s Committee on International Relations (CIR) is now offering a
spring round of rolling admissions for its
one-year Master’s program
CIR prepares students for a wide variety of possible careers, from academia to government to the private sector. The program, the first of its kind founded in the United States, is distinctive in its focus on building research skills through small, research-focused classes and a faculty-advised Master’s thesis. CIR also provides extensive resources for professional development and opportunities for research and travel funding. Our students go on to careers in think tanks, policy organizations, government administration, consulting, as well as further study in top PhD programs. Learn more about our outcomes.
They are accepting applications now for Autumn 2023. Admissions are on a rolling basis with a final deadline of May 2. Information about admissions requirements and procedures can be found here.
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