Happy Tuesday everyone!

Today's meeting will be about the relationship between creators, their work, and the consumers of that work. Some guiding questions include: 

What makes for a  "finished" product? What are the implications of altering works considered "completed?" Who has the right to do this change? If an artistic vision was limited due to technology, should we alter the original work to more closely realize that vision?

You dont want to miss this. Come by PAHB 456 from 4:30-5:30 today for more. 

See you soon!

-Liv

UMBC continues to show its strengths in undergraduate research, innovation, value, teaching programs, and several other areas highlighted in the 2023–24 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges undergraduate rankings. This year, the university moved up in the national rankings in numerous categories, showcasing UMBC’s growth in several key areas. 

The 2023–24 U.S. News college rankings, released today, were calculated using 19 key measures of academic quality, evaluating nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions in the country. For the second consecutive year, UMBC has moved up several slots on the list of Best National Universities (tied at #133). UMBC also climbed 38 slots in the category of best value schools, coming in at #69 nationally. 

The university remains a leader in undergraduate teaching programs, ranking #12 nationally. UMBC also maintains its longstanding position as one of the nation’s most innovative universities, ranking #15 this year. 

Since receiving a Research 1 Carnegie designation in 2022, UMBC has advanced nearly 20 slots in the undergraduate research and creative projects rankings, now nationally ranked at #27. Those research efforts culminated in UMBC students receiving prestigious Goldwater and Gates Cambridge scholarship awards within the last year. 

“This impressive jump shows that internal and external stakeholders have really taken notice of the incredible work that our undergraduates are engaged in,” says April Householder ’95, visual and performing arts, UMBC’s director of undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships. “The faculty and staff at UMBC nurture a culture of research across all disciplines, supporting academic excellence from the humanities to the sciences.”

See the full UMBC News story here: https://umbc.edu/stories/us-news-best-colleges-2023-24/

SciENcv is an NCBI tool for creating biosketches and financial support documents necessary for NIH or NSF grant proposals. This workshop is tailored to principal investigators and staff involved in proposal development who have no or limited experience with SciENcv.

NCBI has Account Tools to assist in the creation and production of these documents for both agencies. Through practical, task-oriented activities, participants will gain hands-on experience and general understanding of the document-creation process. We will also be highlighting the new and improved SciENcv interface for creating NSF Biosketches, which NSF grant submitters will be required to use starting October 23, 2023.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to create and export an NIH or NSF biosketch and other award support documents using SciENcv
• What information is needed to become a delegate and their function
• How to use My Bibliography to create and store a reference list

A Q&A period will be held at the end of this workshop to discuss questions and issues of interest for the participants. However, please note that we will not address specific NIH and NSF policy changes or cover post-award processes.

Visit the link in this post to register by October 4th!

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Research Assistant position application is NOW OPEN for those looking to start in the Summer of 2024. 

The position is structured as part of a two-year program for recent graduates with a background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, or related fields. Research Assistants work with a range of economists while utilizing their quantitative and analytical skills to contribute to time-critical analysis of current economic data as well as assist in conducting long-term academic research on a wide range of topics. This is a great space to work with and develop the skills necessary to pursue graduate studies in economics and related fields! 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize the benefit derived from different perspectives and experiences, and we look carefully at candidates’ records to identify individuals whose perspectives could benefit our work. As such, we especially encourage submissions from groups traditionally less represented in economics and related fields. 

PRIORITY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15TH

For more information on the position: 

What’s a Chicago Fed Research Assistant?

Apply for the position HERE. 

It is my pleasure to invite graduating seniors (graduating in 2023 or 2024) in the Economics Department to apply for the position of Junior Stanley Surrey Fellow in the Office of Tax Analysis (OTA), U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

Attached is a general description of our office and the position, and an overview of the work experiences of previous Fellows. The fellowship is a great entry level position for economics students who want to work in public policy, further develop skills and who enjoy a fast-paced collegial environment.

The position requires either 1) a degree in economics including 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; or 2) a combination of formal education and experience that is equivalent to a major in economics with the appropriate course work. Fellows must also be U.S. citizens.

The fellowship is a 2-year full-time, paid work position (GS-7 or 9 depending on experience) in Washington, D.C. and is often used as a bridge between undergraduate and graduate education. Fellows are up for promotion to a higher grade level after one year. Our office is currently on a hybrid work schedule with 2 required workdays in the Treasury Building. The number of required workdays in the office may increase.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and an unofficial transcript to OTA_Research_Assistant@treasury.gov.

The U.S. Department of Treasury believes that a diverse workforce increases productivity and enhances the Department’s ability to maneuver in an increasingly competitive market. As part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Office of Tax Analysis is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that 1) attracts the widest pool of talent; 2) provides opportunities for all employees to maximize their potential and contribute to the agency’s mission; and 3) ensures all employees are treated with dignity and respect.