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Part-Time Data Entry Opportunity

The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for someone to work 10-20 hours a week. It involves a roadway safety project that needs data entry help with inputting shift information into a database for analysis. They are looking for people with attention to detail that might be mildly interested in policing data. It is all data entry, so no opportunity for analysis (that I know of) but a good foot in the door for newer grad students interested in law enforcement.

If interested, please contact Dr. Katie Zafft, Senior Program Manager with the National Policing Institute at kzafft@policinginstitute.org.

George Mason Research Assistant Position

Researchers at George Mason are working on a large experimental policy evaluation study. This opportunity is open to MA and PhD students. The team hopes to start the position in mid-January (pending paperwork) and conduct interviews and observations for two to three months. The position pays $36/hour. As the research evolves, there may be an opportunity for an extension of the position.

The selected individual(s) will work with Dr. David Weisburd at George Mason and Dr. Preeti Chauhan from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a Mason post-doctoral fellow, and research assistants on a project evaluating a novel place-based intervention in Maryland – the Safer Stronger Together (SST) Initiative. The SST Initiative is a unique multi-government sector (i.e., criminal justice, juvenile justice, and child welfare) approach to coordinating resources for young people and their families with multi-system involvement and high resource needs. The research team will be evaluating the impact of the intervention on social problems and crime at the street-segment level. The RA will assist with conducting on-site systematic physical observations in three Maryland cities, administering surveys to residents, interviewing staff from the three government agencies, and performing other tasks as needed.

Interested candidates should email Dr. Preeti Chauhan (pchauhan@jjay.cuny.edu) as soon as possible and preferably by December 18th, with a brief note of introduction describing their interest/qualifications and include a copy of their CV. Questions about the position or scope of work are welcome.

NIJ’s Research Assistantship Program – Accepting Applications

The NIJ Research Assistantship Program offers qualified doctoral students the opportunity to apply their studies to challenges of crime and justice. Accepted candidates will work across a myriad of NIJ projects and research portfolios to obtain practical and applied research experience. Note that:

  • Students from ALL backgrounds and academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
  • Students may work remotely or onsite at the NIJ office.
  • Interested candidates have until January 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET to work with their schools to apply.

GSG Special Elections for Academic Year 2024-2025

Interested in running for a position as a GSG Program Representative on the 2024-2025 Graduate Student Assembly? Below you will find candidate eligibility requirements, an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of our elected representatives, and links to the current revisions of the GSG Constitution and Bylaws. Once you’ve read this document, the next step is to fill out the representative nomination form if you haven’t already: https://go.umd.edu/SpecialNominationsGSG

Note that you can nominate either yourself or someone else, but if you nominate someone else, you must also include their contact information so that GSG can confirm whether they accept the
nomination or not. GSG also ask that you send this document to them when you nominate them, so that they can be as well informed as possible when deciding whether or not to accept your
nomination.  The nomination period will last for two weeks, ending on October 10th at 3:00 pm EST. Please note that students will need to be signed in with their UMD (@umd.edu) email account to fill out the nomination form. If for some reason you cannot use your @umd.edu account, please contact gsg-elections@umd.edu directly so they can troubleshoot.

If you have any questions about this document or elections in general, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Elections Committee team at gsg-elections@umd.edu.  All validated nominees will be included on the emailed ballots that will be sent out shortly after the nomination form closes on October 10th at 3:00 pm. The sending of ballots will mark the beginning of the voting stage of the special election, which will likewise last for two weeks.

For more information, please see the links below:

Welcome to the NEWsfeed!

We are thrilled to introduce the new CCJS Graduate Program Newsfeed.  Whether you are a prospective student considering our program, a current student navigating your academic journey, or an alumnus staying connected, this blog aims to be your go-to resource for all things related to the CCJS graduate programs at UMD.

What You Can Expect

  • Program Highlights and Updates: Stay informed about the latest developments in our graduate program, from new course offerings and faculty achievements to special events and research opportunities.
  • Student and Alumni Spotlights: Get inspired by interviews, success stories, and personal journeys that reflect the diverse paths our students and alumni take.
  • Faculty Insights and Research: Discover our esteemed faculty’s groundbreaking research, academic perspectives, and expert opinions on current issues in criminology and criminal justice.
  • Events and Workshops: Be the first to know about upcoming seminars, workshops, and conferences that are designed to enhance your learning and networking opportunities.

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