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Leadership and Integrity in Elections Speaker Series: An Evening with Paul Solotaroff

Date: October 16, 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: 0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Event Contact: John Ronquillo (johnron@umd.edu)

As the nation approaches a pivotal election day, join the Institute for Public Leadership for a thought-provoking exploration of the complex social challenges shaping our nation’s future. Paul Solotaroff, award-winning investigative journalist and longtime contributing editor at Rolling Stone, will discuss his recent frontline reporting on gangs and policing in Los Angeles while weaving in insights from his decades of hard-hitting journalism. Continue reading →

CCJS Homecoming Tailgate

BSOS BIPOC Collective Meet & Greet

BSOS BIPOC Collective

Our mission is to provide a welcoming space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences to discuss experiences with fellow BIPOC openly, form interdisciplinary connections, and collectively celebrate our diversity. We established this org last semester with support from the BSOS Anti-Black Racism Initiative after recognizing the need for a space at UMD where BIPOC trainees could build community.

Who is it for?
The Collective is for all BIPOC graduate students (i.e., Doctoral and Master’s), postdoctoral fellows, and post-baccalaureate employees (e.g., research assistants holding a bachelor’s degree) in a BSOS department or graduate program. People of all minoritized racial-ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Unfortunately, we do not have the means to support undergraduate students at this time.

When will we meet?
Meetings are typically monthly. However, this fall, we will host one larger meeting to allow members to meet new people and make new connections! Interested folks who cannot attend this meeting or future meetings can contact us to join the Slack channel where we will be sharing resources and other events. Our next meeting will be:

Monday, November 11th

*Please use the link below to complete an interest form to confirm your interest in joining the Collective and to provide your availability for Monday, November 11th. Time and location will be sent out once responses are completed.

BSOS BIPOC Interest Form

Spooky Movie Night

PSC Postdoctoral Fellowship | University of Michigan

The Institute for Social Research Population Studies Center

PSC Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Population Studies Center has a vibrant interdisciplinary group of postdoctoral fellows. Our fellows benefit from fruitful relationships with PSC faculty mentors and programming designed to provide training in population science perspectives and methods, exposure to interdisciplinary scholarship, and continued development of scholarly independence. Our postdoctoral fellows have been very productive in the program, have found excellent positions, and have built successful careers after their training at Michigan.

Our fellowships are supported by federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants awarded to the PSC from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Our program accepts applications each fall (September-December), for fellowships beginning the following fall. Fellowships provide health insurance, stipends to support living expenses, and supplemental childcare support. Fellows devote most of their time to independent research. Positions offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration at the Institute for Social Research on major projects in the U.S. and overseas. The term of fellowship appointment will be for two years, contingent on continued funding. Stipend will be commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH.

NIH has stated that their ability to help ensure that the nation remains a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation is dependent upon a pool of highly talented scientists from diverse backgrounds who will further NIH’s mission. We encourage applications from US citizens and Permanent Residents who are training grant-eligible and who come from underrepresented backgrounds including African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, persons with a disability, or individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. For further information, please see NIH Notice Number: NOT-OD-20-031, “Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity.” Continue reading →

Court Statistics Analyst | Charles County Courts

Court Statistics Analyst

Salary: $63,604.37 – $71,103.35 Annually
Location: Charles County, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00257
Department: Maryland Courts
Opening Date: 10/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Court Statistics Analyst serves as the research professional who conducts analyses of various court programs to facilitate court administration decision-making; inform policy; improve performance; promote the efficient use of court resources; and increase the court’s accountability. The incumbent oversees the design, maintenance, and utilization of databases and data dashboards and assists with the production of court caseload performance and other routine and ad hoc reports. Successful execution of duties requires one to be adept with data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative data analyses, and statistical principles; possess demonstrated skill using a variety of statistical, data visualization and storytelling, and Microsoft software applications; have experience working collaboratively on small and large-scale research projects; and be able to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. The position is appointed by the County Administrative Judge and works under the direct supervision of the Director of Court Performance and Accountability with the Court Administrator’s general oversight. Continue reading →

Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Violence Prevention

Frontpage | Violence Reduction Center

Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Violence Prevention

Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction, University of Maryland
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (VRC) is hosting a symposium on cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) for violence reduction in order to raise awareness, advance practice, and build capacity in this important area. Cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) have emerged as a key evidence-informed intervention for addressing community gun violence. That said, the capacity to implement these strategies remains limited, particularly when treating those at the highest risk for such violence, and the costs of such programs can run high.

With the support of the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the VRC is bringing together nationally recognized experts with a select group of on-the-ground practitioners for a day-long in-person meeting to identify best practices, address implementation challenges, and propose strategies for building capacity while increasing cost-effectiveness. The symposium will result in the publication of a white paper and other resources.

Event Details

Welcome Dinner
GrillMarx UMD
7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20742
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6-8pm

Symposium
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8am-3:30pm

Registration Deadline : 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, October 16, 2024

OSAC Annual Briefing 2024

OSAC Annual Briefing 2024

November 20-21, 2024

Arlington, VA

Apply by October 18, 2024

Greetings, Future global security leaders! My name is Jerry Tavares and I am the Executive Director of OSAC, the U.S. Department of State’s largest public private partnership consisting of over 28,000 members, 6,700 U.S. organizations, operating in more than 150 countries around the world. Each November, OSAC hosts the Department’s largest event of the year, the OSAC Annual Briefing. This event convenes over 1,200 public and private sector security professionals from corporations large and small academia, faith-based missions, NGOs, military, and government to discuss current and emerging security threats impacting U.S. organizations abroad.

On behalf of OSAC, I would like to formally invite motivated students interested in global security, intelligence, and international affairs to apply to join us at this year’s Annual Briefing on November 20 at Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. You’ll hear from speakers like White House Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, White House Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Safety and Security Officer G.B. Jones, GLAAD Media Institute Education and Advocacy Vice President Ross Murray, and have a chance to connect one-on-one with OSAC leadership.

To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen (or legal permanent resident) and a currently enrolled college junior, senior, or graduate student. Spots are limited so apply now by sending your name, school, field of study, and a few lines about why you want to attend to osacannualbriefing@state.gov. The application period will close on October 18, 11:59 pm ET or once all spots are filled. If selected, you will be notified by email. You must respond, confirming your acceptance within 72 hours of notification. Please note, this is not a hiring or recruitment event and no travel, lodging, or other costs will be covered. We appreciate your consideration and hope to see you this November!

LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer

LGBTQ mixer

LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Prince George’s Room

Join Graduate Assistants from the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for an LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Stamp Prince George’s Room! This is an opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ-identified graduate students at UMD, both within and beyond your department. Come ready to meet new people and share about yourself and your studies! Dinner will be provided.

For questions and accommodations, email lgbtq@umd.edu.

Assistant Professor – Sex, Gender, and/or Sexuality | University of Washington

Assistant Professor of Sociology – Sex, Gender, and/or Sexuality

Employer: University of Washington Department of Sociology
Location: Seattle, Washington State
Salary: $90,000 – $123,750
Closing date: Oct 25, 2024

Position Description

The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of sex, gender, and/or sexuality. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a promising record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; promise of effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and potential for engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $10,000 – $13,750 per month on a 9-month basis ($90,000 – $123,750 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The position will begin on September 16, 2025, and is full time with a 9-month service period. Continue reading →