The CAHSS Dean’s Research Fund (CDRF) provides a biannual (proposals due Oct 1 and Apr 1) competitive funding opportunity for up to $5,000 to support the research endeavors of CAHSS tenured and tenure-track faculty and lecturers. Funds will support developing or established scholarly and creative projects. Faculty on visiting or short-term appointments are not eligible to apply. Awarded funds will be available through the end of the fiscal year following the award year. After completion of the grant term, awardees must provide evidence of work produced and a short report describing how funds were spent and how any equipment purchased has been designated for continued College use.

Items that are eligible for CDRF funding include: travel, equipment, supplies, books, research participant costs, undergraduate or graduate student support, and other items necessary for research endeavors. No faculty salary support or course releases may be funded through this initiative. Funds supporting this initiative are provided by the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Applications will be reviewed by the CAHSS Research Advisory Committee, which will make recommendations to the Dean. Proposals will be judged on: the quality of the proposed project, feasibility of the work, and how the project will benefit from CDRF assistance.

Limit one application per faculty member per funding cycle. Limit one award per faculty per two years.

Link for application materials: http://cahss.umbc.edu/cahss-deans-research-fund/ 

Information from CAHSS Dean's Office

Internship – Asia Team

iJET International in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a part-time research assistant Intern to assist the Asia regional team with day-to-day monitoring and research, preparation of client-facing materials, and maintenance of country-specific information. Candidates must be able to commute to Annapolis, Maryland. 

• Location:    Onsite - Annapolis, Maryland
• Start Date:  September 2016
• Commitment:  Part- time (20 hours/week)
• Pay: $10/hr

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitoring region for Alerts and general awareness
• Identifying information relevant to security and business resiliency
• Maintaining and updating country-specific information

Education/Experience: 
• Working towards a Bachelors or Masters in International Relations, Language Studies, Area Studies, or similar degree.

Skills/Knowledge: 
• Excellent English writing skills; ability to write in a clear and precise manner
• Foreign travel knowledge and experience preferred
• Foreign language knowledge preferred
• Intelligence gathering and analysis experience preferred
• General knowledge of basic office equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions:

• Extensive periods of sitting

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

Submit resumes to:  422635@iJet.hrmdirect.com

On August 22, the World Bank Group’s Development Policy Research Unit hosted an hour-long virtual discussion on labor regulations and enforcement. Tim Gindling, a professor of economics and expert on minimum wage policy impacts in Latin America, joined the discussion with other leading experts from around the world for the event which was broadcast live on the World Bank Group website.

Check out the UMBC News post and video discussion here. 

Great Kids Farm Manager Brooks Binau (an Alum with The Shriver Peaceworker Fellows Program) is seeking an AmeriCorps position at the Great Kids Farm to work as his assistant for the next year starting in September (a year-long opportunity).  This could be a great fit for someone interested in a service year learning sustainable farming, volunteer coordination and more…   

Great Kids Farm continues to be a Service-Learning Site through which UMBC students have had great experiences.  

If you know anyone that is interested or another network that might have someone interested please pass this opportunity along. If you have any questions, Brooks' contact info is below:

John Brooks Binau

Farm Manager, Great Kids Farm

Baltimore City Public Schools

6601 Baltimore National Pike

Catonsville, MD 21228

Phone: 410.736.1681

jbbinau@bcps.k12.md.us

 

The Aspen Institute's Youth & Engagement team launched an application recruiting an inaugural cohort of Youth Commissioners to advise the Aspen Institute’s National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The work of the Youth Commission, alongside the National Commission, has the potential to transform education and create more equitable, holistic, and effective systems for students. 

 

Young people, ages 14 to 22 years old, residing in the Washington Metropolitan region, who work well in group settings, think outside the box, and are civic-minded & eager to engage with fellow youth around exploring complex issues are encouraged to apply.

 

The turnaround time is TIGHT, with the first round cycle closing this Thursday, July 21^st.

 

Online Application: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/youth-and-engagement/

 

The Youth Commission will be comprised of approximately 15 Commissioners, selected based on:

·         the strength of their application; 

·         one academic, extracurricular, or professional reference; 

·         their demonstrated interest in the field; 

·         and an in-person conversation to be conducted on Monday, July 25th, 2016 at the One Dupont Circle office. 

 

Over the course of the next two years, the Youth Commission will join the National Commission in exploring existing policy and practice relating to social, emotional, and academic development, while also taking active steps to improve upon the current state of social and emotional development in schools by recommending policies, programs, and strategies in a culminating report. Youth Commissioners will be compensated for their participation with a modest stipend. Travel expenses will also be covered.

 

If you have any questions, contact:

 

Haywood L. Perry III

Graduate Fellow

Youth & Engagement

The Aspen Institute

 

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

(301) 266-7315 (cell)

Haywood.Perry@aspeninstitute.org

www.aspeninstitute.org

The UMBC Office of the Vice President for Research has issued a Call for Applications for the NEH 2017 Summer Stipends program as a Limited Submission Opportunity. UMBC may select two nominations to advance to full proposals to be submitted to the NEH by September 29, 2016. The deadline for internal nominations is July 15, 2016.

NEH Summer Stipends support individuals in advancing research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. Recipients usually produce articles, monographs, books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly resources. Though this is an NEH program, many faculty members in the arts and social sciences work on projects that the NEH might fund. 

Summer Stipends support projects at any stage of development. Outright awards of $6,000 will be given for two consecutive months of full-time research during summer 2017. 

Click here for more information on the NEH program.

Contact Rachel Brubaker, Assistant Director for Grants and Program Development, Dresher Center for assistance (lead time is essential).

One of our Accounting Associate vacancies was has been reposted on UMBC’s website at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/more.php?number=3003 and higheredjobs.com.                                                                  

This position at The Shriver Center works with the Business Services team.   Please note that this search has been REOPENED in the hopes of making the best fit for the position.  Creative-thinking allows that additional related experience and formal education may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

DUE TODAY!  Inquiries can reach Stephanie Farina at sfarina@umbc.edu.