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Dr. Wiley’s Weekly Brief The GW Political Science Department Undergraduate Newsletter
“You can never cross the ocean until you have the
courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~Christopher Columbus
In this newsletter:
- Summer internship opportunities
- Upcoming events
- Publication opportunities
7 February 2014
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Paid Opportunities
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NEW POSTING!!
US PIRG will be on campus on February 28th to conduct interviews and discuss our Fellowship program. Please contact Ethan at [email protected] if interested. A full posting can be viewed on the GWork site with posting number 791702.
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NEW POSTING!!
Experience the Arts with a Paid Summer Internship at Wolf Trap
Applications for Summer 2014 are due March 1. Apply now!
Positions are paid, full-time, and typically 12-weeks long
Gain project-based training and experience
Work with staff and other interns on meaningful projects as an integral part of the Wolf Trap team
Interact with Wolf Trap board members, patrons, and business leaders
Flexible start and end dates
Housing is the responsibility of the student
Wolf Trap Foundation is not accessible by public transit. Interns must have a car.
Wolf Trap Summer Internships are offered in the following areas: Accounting Communications and Marketing Development Education Human Resources Planning and Initiatives Program and Production Ticket Services Wolf Trap Opera Company
Application deadline for Summer 2014 Internships is March 1. Apply now!
Learn more about Wolf Trap Internships
For more information, email [email protected] or call 703.937.6304.
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Events & Opportunities NEW POSTING!!
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NEW POSTING!
Space is extremely limited. RSVP required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and not
guaranteed. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
Map & Directions
RSVP at http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2014/01/31/83296/my-country-tis-of-
thee/?evlc=rsvp. For more information, call 202-682-1611.
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Register at https://studentsforliberty.wufoo.com/forms/isflc-2014-registration-form/
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NEW POSTING!! On February 12th, the Center for Career Services is hosting Resume Madness. Unlike in previous years, resume reviews are conducted mostly by GW alumni who are recruiters, hiring managers, and GW VPs. Additionally, this event now requires students to RSVP for a specific 15 minute time slot and submit their resume. For additional information: Graham P. Bottrel, Jr. [email protected] Senior Assistant Director, Employer Relations Division of Student Affairs Center for Career Services Marvin Center, Suite 505 t: 202.994.2674 NEW POSTING!!
The 3rd Annual IPSA-NUS Summer School for Social Science Research Methods will be held at the National University of Singapore, June 30-July 11, 2014. This year's Methods School offers twelve courses in quantitative, qualitative, and formal methods. All courses are taught by highly experienced international faculty and provide participants with rigorous, hands-on training in state-of-the-art research methods. For more information on the various Methods School courses, financial aid, early registration discounts, and more, visit our website (http://methods-school.nus.edu.sg/) or contact us at [email protected].
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The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress invites you to their 7th Annual Forum on Women in Leadership: Women in Congressional Leadership. WHEN: Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. WHERE: The National Archives: William G. McGowan Theater (700 Pennsylvania Ave NW) WHAT: 7th Annual Forum on Women in Leadership: Women in Congressional Leadership ADMISSION: FREE DETAILS: What changes have taken place in the roles, opportunities, expectations and obstacles for women in political leadership positions? A distinguished panel will discuss their personal journeys and what advice they would offer to young women entering the field. Moderated by TBD, panelists include former members of Congress, Connie Morella (R-MD); Barbara Kennelly (D-CT); Mary Bono (R-CA); Carol Moseley Braun (D-IL); and former Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR). Presented in Partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress. This program is generously supported by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. For more information, please contact Cydney Washington at [email protected] CONFERENCE INVITATION Attend the 2014 Victory Awards Conference, an international gathering of leaders and political professionals in Latin American and Spanish communities. (March 6-8 2014) The Victory Conference is a special event for leaders with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn the latest trends in technology policy to win elections. We would like to offer 5 political science students the opportunity to join MPR group for this event. Students may attend all three days but are not required to. Featured speakers: David Plouffe - American political strategist, Widely known as the "architect" of the two victorious presidential campaigns of Barack Obama. Julie Barko Germany - Vice President of Digital Strategy DCI Group and one of the policy specialists leading U.S. technology. Please contact us for more information at 813-210-3591 or [email protected].
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Research Days: A Showcase of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavor
April 1 & 2, 2014
Reminder — Call for Abstracts
GW undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students are invited to showcase their work and compete for prize money at the 19th Annual Research Days.
Visit the Research Days website for more information, including abstract instructions, the
abstract submission form, and sample abstracts or contact us at [email protected] with
any additional questions.
All abstracts must be submitted by February 21, 2014 and are required to have advisor approval.
NEW POSTING!
Undergraduate Research Enhancement Funds CCAS undergraduates who incur direct expenses while conducting faculty-mentored research
or completing a capstone project are eligible for reimbursement through this joint initiative
of CCAS and the GW Office of Teaching and Learning. Examples of permissible expenses
include travel, books, supplies, memberships, or equipment. The funds must be expended
before June 1, 2014.
To apply for UREF support, a student must submit the application form to Brad Gilligan
([email protected]) in Phillips 107 no later than March 3, 2014. Earlier applications will get
earlier consideration. A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required. In addition, the student applicant
must arrange to have the faculty mentor write an e-mail message (to Brad) supporting the
request. For more information, visit http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/programs/specialacademicopportunities/uref
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NEW POSTING!!
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NEW POSTING!! The Columbia Undergraduate Law Review, a journal of undergraduate legal scholarship based at Columbia University in the City of New York, is accepting submissions for its Spring 2014 issue. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 21 at 11:55pm but we encourage you to submit before that deadline. In recognition of the various paths undergraduates may take to study law, we welcome submission of research articles, senior theses, and essays embracing a wide range of topics and viewpoints related to the field of law. Undergraduate students in any major, track, or class year should thus feel free to send us their work. Check out www.columbia.edu/cu/culr to view past journals or to read our mission statement.
Kindly submit your article on our website under the "Submissions" tab rather than emailing us directly. However, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. NEW POSTING!!
Interning in New York City?
The smartest interns in NYC all have the same address: Educational Housing Services! All EHS Residences Feature:
- Furnished Rooms with Private Bathrooms - Free: WIFI, Cable TV, and Air Conditioning - 24-Hour Security, Complimentary Sightseeing Events and more!
Have an unforgettable summer living with students & interns from around the world. Visit www.studenthousing.org/and/university or call (888) 255-0296
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Writing & Designing NSF Proposals Workshop
University of Maryland- College Park March 13, 2014
This one-day comprehensive workshop is geared for those who wish to submit winning research proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is taught by experienced faculty who have received various NSF grants and serve as evaluators on NSF review panels. Participants will understand how to navigate the FastLane, focus on the key sections of successful proposals and demonstrate that their projects merit the excellence and innovation that bring them to the top of other submissions. All sessions engage the attendees in interactive exercises, writing, lectures and discussions so that all participants will leave the class understanding how to research, write and develop their specific project. Areas to be covered include the overall strategic plan of grant-writing, types of awards and NSF funding, including what to look for in a grant application, proposal preparation process and submission mechanisms, characteristics, content and function of the various pieces of the proposal, including: hypothesis, methods, outcomes, broader implications, evaluation, timelines and budgets, secret to organizing and writing “Merit Review Criteria.” Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Workshop Fee: $375.00 (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast) To register, visit http://www.granttrainingcenter.com/workshops_list, Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864. Additionally, a Writing & Designing NIH Proposals Workshop is also going to be held at Johns Hopkins University, on March 17, 2014. Get a discount of $155 on registration for both workshops (Call us).
REGISTER NOW!!
March 13, 2014 College Park, MD
"Writing & Designing NSF Proposals", Workshop University of Maryland- College Park
March 17, 2014 Baltimore, MD
"Writing & Designing NIH Proposals", Workshop University of Maryland- College Park
Can't make it?? Join us for an online webinar! <
February 20, 2014 8:30 - 4:30 pm (EST)
"Writing &Designing NSF Proposals" Webinar
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Internships Grassroots Campaign Intern The campaign manager for Greg Greeley for School Board is looking for students interested in Democratic political field work to assist in the campaign this semester. Working with the campaign offers a front seat for a truly grassroots effort that has extraordinary educational and professional value. Interested students, please contact [email protected]. More information at www.GregGreeley.com HELP Committee Summer Internship The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Majority Labor and Pensions Policy Office, seeks three unpaid interns for the summer of 2014. The positions offer undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to gain substantive experience while participating in the legislative process. Interns’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting Committee staff in performing office duties, conducting research, analyzing legislation, drafting memorandums, and organizing hearings. HELP Committee: The Labor and Pension Policy Office of the HELP Committee works on a wide range of workforce-related matters, including: labor rights, pension and retirement issues, worker health and safety, equal employment opportunity and civil rights, wage and hour protections, and family and medical leave. Qualifications: Applicants should have an interest in (i) labor and employment law and/or (ii) a desire to learn more about labor and employment law and legislation. They also must have good attention to detail, work well under pressure, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and have a desire to learn. Hours are flexible, but applicants should be willing to be in the office at least 10 hours a week. Applications: Applicants interested should apply to this position by going to our website, www.help.senate.gov, and emailing a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation to [email protected]. Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for the summer 2014 internship program is March 15, 2014. The office is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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The National Council Fellowships:
Washington, DC Summer Internship Program June 2 - August 8, 2014
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' Washington, DC Summer Internship Program offers
undergraduate and graduate students a ten-week professional, academic, and career opportunity
internship in the nation's capital. The program features a demanding mix of professional involvement, intellectual challenge, career exploration, and cultural encounters designed to provide interns with a rich and varied experience during their time in Washington.
Professional workplace experience: Interns are placed with one of over a dozen Near East
and Arab world-related organizations in Washington, D.C., where they are expected to work 35-40 hours/week under the direct supervision of their host organizations.
Academic seminars: Interns take part in twice-weekly seminar sessions designed to provide them with greater depth of knowledge about the Arab world, to underscore the cultural,
economic, and political diversity of Arab states, and to explore the intricacies of Arab-U.S. relations. There will be a particular emphasis, though not exclusively, on Arabia and the Gulf.
Site visits: Interns receive a behind-the-scenes look at many of the central institutions of federal government, national security policymaking, international diplomacy, and international business.
Sponsorship The program is administered by National Council professionals and staff, together with
more than two dozen of America's foremost scholars and leading foreign affairs practitioners. The programs, activities, and functions represented by the organizations and corporations that provide the professional work experience component of the program are varied. Included among placements in recent years have been educational development and exchange organizations, bimonthly and quarterly
publications, humanitarian relief groups, broadcasting networks, area studies centers, international transportation companies, foreign trade associations, peace and justice advocacy groups, and a variety of non-governmental organizations. Cost and Fellowship Stipend A $125 non-refundable program fee must be submitted with
the application. Internship program participants, upon successful fulfillment of the program's academic and internship requirements, will receive a $1,000 fellowship stipend.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION: http://ncusar.org/internship. The priority
deadline is February 10th. Complete applications received by this date will be reviewed by NCUSAR
and host organizations sooner than the general pool of candidates. The final deadline is February 28th. All materials must be postmarked by Friday, February 28, 2014. Program Leaders Chairman: Dr. John Duke Anthony, Founding President and CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies; and consultant to the U.S. Departments of State and Defense (since 1973 and 1974, respectively) Coordinator: Ms. Megan Geissler, Director of Student Programs, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
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NEW POSTING!
CIRIGHT SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
www.ciright.com
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A SUMMER INTERNSHIP THAT:
Allows you to gain an understanding of the dynamic shift of the Internet, Internet of Things, and mobile
Provides insight to the interoperable data demands placed on American businesses, both large and small
Positions your ability to challenge and question all aspects of the information systems industry
Has an intense focus on mobility and the user's needs Provides insight into a new way of solving today's problems Places you on a team with similar interests and passions Provides a foundation for meeting any information management challenge and
solution Balances the understanding of business needs and customer needs from an
information systems standpoint Sharpens your entrepreneurial spirit
Ciright is a vertically integrated, mobile embedded software development company and service provider setting information standards for the Internet of Things. Ciright invites undergraduate students to apply for a part-time, summer internship in our West Conshohocken, "Liberty Valley," PA office. Selected interns will gain an intensive introduction to all aspects of the dynamic, ever-changing software technology industry. Interested candidates should submit their resumes (and any other relevant material you would like us to consider, such as writing samples, portfolios, etc.) for consideration
toiwanttoworkatciright.com by Monday, March 17, 2014. Candidates will be notified of
their status by April 15, 2014.
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NEW POSTING!!
The Republican National Committee is seeking interns to work at the national headquarters in Washington, DC this summer. The program runs June 2 - August 8, 2014 with full time positions available in all our departments. Interns will receive a stipend for their time. Qualified applicants should submit a resume, two letters of recommendation and a completed RNC Internship application to [email protected]. More information can be found on our website at http://www.gop.com/internships. Applications for the summer are due Friday, February 14, 2014. Please contact the intern coordinator at (202)863-8630 if you have any questions. DC Mayoral Campaign – Field Intern/Fellow Councilmember Tommy Wells (D – Ward 6) is seeking a number of dedicated, ambitious, fun, adventurous, and fearless college students to play a key role in his 2014 bid for Mayor. Field Interns and Fellows will be responsible for:
- holding one on one meetings to build relationships with valuable community leaders and other community members
- developing and leading neighborhood or constituency based organizations - developing and managing campaign events including house parties, canvasses and
phone banks - representing the campaign at neighborhood and civic organization meetings.
To apply, please send a resume to [email protected] with “Field Intern/Fellow” in the subject line.
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NEW POSTING!!
NOTE: START will be on campus on Feb 27 for the Spring 2014 Career & Internship Fair!
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NEW POSTING!!
ED Accepting Applications for Summer 2014 Internships Through March 15
The Department of Education (ED) is the place where you can explore your interests in education policy research and analysis, or intergovernmental relations and public affairs, or even work with social media while learning about the role Federal Government plays in education. If the above appeals to you, then an internship at ED may be right for you. Not only will an internship at ED provide an opportunity to learn first-hand about federal education policy while developing a variety of other skills, including writing, researching, communication and time-management skills, but interns also participate in group intern events, such as brownbag lunches with ED officials, movie nights and local tours. One of the many advantages to an ED internship is the proximity to some of the most historic and celebrated sites in our nation’s capital, all accessible by walking or taking the metro. ED is accepting applications for Summer 2014 through March 15. If you are interested in interning for the upcoming summer term, there are three materials you must send before being considered for an interview:
- A cover letter summarizing why you wish to work at ED and stating your previous experiences in the line of education, if any. Include here what particular offices interest you, keeping in mind that due to the volume of applications received, you may not be awarded with your first-choice office upon acceptance.
- An updated resume. - A completed copy of the Intern Application.
Once these three documents are finalized, prospective interns should send them in one email to [email protected] with the subject line formatted as follows: Last Name, First Name: Fall Intern Application. An internship at ED is one of the best ways a student can learn about education policy and working in the civil service, but it is not limited to this. Your internship at ED is where you will develop crucial workplace skills that will help you in whatever career path you choose, and it is also where you will meet fellow students like yourself, who share your passions for education, learning, and engagement. For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/job/intern/index.html.
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NEW POSTING!!
Grijalva Accepting Intern Applications for Summer 2014 Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva is accepting applications until May 2 to serve as an intern in his Washington, D.C., and Southern Arizona district offices during the summer 2014 school semester. Interns in the Washington office work closely with legislative and media staff, answer office phones, distribute mail, and communicate with constituents. Preference is given to students and individuals from Arizona’s Third Congressional District, although all qualified applicants are carefully considered and some previous interns have come from outside the district. Interns other than the scholarship recipient are unpaid. All interns are responsible for lodging and transportation. Anyone interested in working in the Washington, D.C., office should submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to Cristina Villa, Rep. Grijalva’s internship coordinator, at [email protected]. Interns at the Tucson, Somerton, and Avondale offices help staff provide constituent services to the people of the Third Congressional District. Interns also perform administrative tasks and may be asked to work on special projects for public outreach, events and other needs of the office. Internships for the Tucson, Somerton, and Avondale offices are available at the beginning of each semester. Tucson District Office – Submit an application form, cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to Alexandra Martinez at [email protected]. Somerton District Office – Submit an application form, cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to Martha Garcia at [email protected]. Avondale District Office – Submit an application form, cover letter, resume and a short writing sample to Jose Miranda at [email protected].
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NEW POSTING!!
We are seeking applicants for our summer internship program at the Economic Development
Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce. EDA’s mission is to lead the federal economic
development agenda by promoting innovation and competiveness, preparing American regions for
growth and success in the worldwide economy. As the only federal agency, EDA drives collaborative
regional economic development initiatives that lead to job creation.
The EDA Internship program is a full-time unpaid opportunity but a travel stipend can be provided. The
program will run from Monday, June 9 to Friday, August 22. Applicants must demonstrate a strong
interest in public policy, governmental affairs, legislative affairs, public affairs, business and/or
community engagement. Interns will also have tours and meetings with Senior Leaders in government.
All Interns Must Be: - A U.S. Citizen
- Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university
that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background/security investigation
EDA Internship Program Offices: - Office of the Assistant Secretary
- Office of External Affairs
- Legislative Affairs
- Public Affairs
- Office of Regional Affairs
- Finance
- Performance and National Programs Division
- Regional Offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Austin, and Seattle
Please send your resume and cover letter to Pamela Bell, the Administrative Assistant to the Acting
Assistant Secretary, at [email protected] by Wednesday, March 12th. Please indicate your top three
choices of office preferences in your cover letter.
