Applications are now open for “Make Your Research Come Alive” (myRCA), a new faculty collaboratory designed for faculty who are committed to advancing and amplifying the visibility, reach, impact, and funding potential of their research, scholarship, and creative activity.

This 7-month program will bring together a cross-disciplinary cohort of UMBC faculty to:

• Develop skills in research impact storytelling, visualization, and advocacy to reach stakeholders and the public 
• Create compelling pitches and broader impact narratives tailored to foundations, corporations, and donors
• Share best practices and learn from each other in a supportive, cross-disciplinary cohort model

Participants must be PI eligible at UMBC. Up to $500 in research funds will be awarded per participant.

Applications are due October 20, 2025.

For more information including how to apply, please download the attached flyer or visit https://research.umbc.edu/internal-funding-opportunities/. 

Ready to Make an Impact?

Curl Pwr is looking for passionate students to join our committees! Whether you love planning events, creating graphics, or helping to build a community, there's a spot for YOU. 

Apply Now: Link below

UPDATED Deadline: 10/06/2025

Don't just attend events — help make them happen! 

The university is currently on Credit Hold with Apple due to outstanding balances. To help us resolve this quickly and restore normal ordering, we need your assistance.

If you have received an Apple order, please take a moment to ensure that a receipt has been entered in PAW. Promptly recording receipts allows invoices to be paid without delay and helps us maintain good standing with our vendors.

Your cooperation makes a big difference. By working together and keeping our orders up to date in PAW, we can resolve this credit hold and continue uninterrupted access to Apple products and services.

Thank you for your attention and partnership in keeping our processes running smoothly.

BWFA invites current college students to submit their applications and attend an information session on our paid Internship opportunities for Spring and Summer 2026.

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm. Since 1986, BWFA has been providing comprehensive wealth management to investors. 

Experience the BWFA Institute Program

Students can join our Internship Open House virtually or in-person.

Attendees will hear directly from staff members and former interns

about the types of projects and experiences available in these areas: 

• Investment Management
• Financial Planning
• Business Services (Mergers & Acquisitions)

• Tax Services
• Client Service
• Marketing/Social Media/Events
• Information Technology

Virtual Open House

Friday, November 21st

10:30 am - 11:30 am

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In-Person Open House

Friday, November 21st

12 pm - 1:30 pm

Application Here: https://form.jotform.com/252474438107155

More About BWFA: https://www.bwfa.com/bwfa-institute-internship/

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now accepting applications for Statisticians in the Bureau of Economics. This is a great opportunity for seniors and Masters students with coursework in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science. Below, we provide some application information for any of your students who might be interested in the position.

Duties

In this role, you will gain real-world experience by working alongside PhD economists to protect consumers and promote competition in the US economy. Statisticians work with economists to support FTC matters, including:

o   providing economic and statistical analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigations.  

o   conducting academic research and developing reports on the functioning of markets in the economy

We strongly recommend that you visit our website to learn more information about the experience of a Statistician at the FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-economics/careers-ftc-bureau-economics/statistician-recruiting

Available Positions

o   Statistician GS7

§   Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for this position has:

·         A strong interest in and intuition for applied microeconomics;

·         Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, and/or data science such as Stata, R, or Python;

·         Excitement about conducting data analysis on a wide range of datasets in support of consumer protection and competition missions of the FTC;

·         Interest and aptitude in working with PhD economists on economics research projects that serve the mission of the FTC; and

·         A desire to grow and build on skills in data analysis and microeconomics.

Statistician GS9

§   Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for this position has:

·         A strong interest in and aptitude for applied microeconomics, data analysis, and computer programming;

·         Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, data science, and/or computer science such as Stata, R, Python, SQL, or C++;

·         Excitement about analyzing terabyte size datasets to support competition and consumer protection policy and law enforcement;

·         Experience conducting statistical, econometric, or data analysis tasks such as regression analysis, model evaluation, machine learning, or Natural Language Processing.

Position length

Note, all recruitment is for positions starting as late as Summer 2026 in Washington, DC for a term position of one year with renewal for up to four years.

o   How to apply

§   All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845835200

§   The deadline for applications is 9/25/2025.

Tips for the application

o   Resume: We advise candidates to use the resume builder within USAJOBS.

o   Cover letter: A strong cover letter will include the following:

§   A discussion of your interest in economics and the FTC.

§   Details on your experience with statistics, econometrics, and programming, including through coursework, class projects, employment, or any other experience.

§   Details about your interest and experience with economic research, including any noteworthy projects, employment, or oral presentations.

§   Details about your interest and experience in public policy, including in any topics related to antitrust or consumer protection, though these are not required.

§   Any other relevant experience or interest.

o   Self-Assessment

§   The application includes self-assessment questions relating to the skills in the job posting.

§   These responses will be reviewed by HR to determine if the candidate is qualified for the position. Candidates should be honest in their responses about their knowledge of a subject but not modest. When the candidates are rating themselves, they should consider their knowledge on a subject relative to the entire population (not just their classmates or peers).

We are so happy to announce our Fall 2025 Scholarship Recipient!

Bolton Family Scholarship