The Onion and Political Scientists!

"If efforts to destroy the asteroid are successfully overturned, then there will be major ramifications for both Obama and his Republican opposition, as well as the American populace at large. This could have a huge impact come 2012."

So said political scientist Alan Abramowitz in this important story from The Onion. As the Monkey Cage observed, this provides "evidence that political science could not be more relevant to fake news."

Local Man Makes Good!

Logan Dancey, a 2004 graduate with a major in Politics and Government, recently earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. Logan's dissertation was entitled, "Restoring Congressional Integrity: How Members of Congress Respond to Congressional Disapproval." He has some articles in major journals to his credit, and is now a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pittsburgh, pushing ahead with his research and teaching an undergraduate course on polarization in American politics. Congratulations, Logan!

World Affairs Council Internship

FYI--We have had good feedback from students on this internship--

Greetings from the World Affairs Council!

We thought some of your students or advisees may be interested in an internship opportunity with the World Affairs Council. We have quarterly unpaid internships for up to 19 internationally-minded students in the Puget Sound Community.

Our interns commit 12-15 hours per week during our office business hours, which are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday for 10-12 weeks (3 - 6 months). Our interns gain valuable hands on skills and perform basic office tasks plus special projects, which vary depending on the department. In the past, special projects have included accompanying high-level international delegates to their meetings in Seattle, writing grants, and co-creating international curriculum for local schools. Whether your interest is in applying what you have learned in your international affairs class, tweaking your office skills and resume, or finding out about the inner workings of a not-for-profit, there are lots of opportunities for you at the World Affairs Council! And what’s more, after you complete your internship, you will receive a complementary one year membership plus receive monthly newsletters with job, intern, and volunteer opportunities.

The World Affairs Council in Seattle has six departments which include Administration, Membership and Development, Communications, International Visitor Program, Community Programs, and Global Classroom. If you are interested in applying, please take some time to review the website at www.world-affairs.org/aboutus_internships.html and take a closer look each department. You may submit your resume and cover letter to Margaret Tyson at mtyson@world-affairs.org. The deadline for the Spring Quarter internship is March 10, 2011. I have attached our flyer to this email with the information as well.

Thank you!

Margaret Tyson
Operations Manager - World Affairs Council
2200 Alaskan Way, Ste. 450, Seattle, WA
206.441.5910 | 206.441.5908 fax
206.484.2808 mobile
World + Insight

US State Department Fall Student Internship Program

We are still accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Fall Student Internship Program. Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs, and click on Student Internships under Undergraduate or Graduate/Post-Graduate) for more information, and to start the Gateway to State online application process via USAJobs.

Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 01, 2011.

You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information and all qualification requirements.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

Summer School in Prague

Dear colleagues,

Let me inform you that EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy - a think-tank that undertakes program, project, publishing and training activities related to the European integration process organizes another year (9th) of summer school program for university students in July 2011.

In July 9- 19, 2011 the summer school under a title "What Europe in 2020 - Ever Closer, Ever Larger?" will take place in Prague. You can find further details on our homepage www.europeum.org/ess2011 or you can see the promotion leaflet at http://www.europeum.org/ess2011/doc/poster2011.pdf.

We would greatly appreciate if you could help us spread this information among your colleagues and friends.

Thank you in advance for your kind help.

Best regards,

Radomir Spok
Director of European Summer School 2011
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EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
Rytirska 31
CZ-11000 Praha 1

www.europeum.org

Brown Bag Talk 2/3: Professor DeMotts on Independence for South Sudan

February 3, 1230-130, Wyatt 226

Jobs with Green Corps

A alum who works for Green Corps send this along to any interested--his contact information is at the bottom--

Green Corps 2011-2012 Field School for Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Greenpeace. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.


** Applications due FEBRUARY 15th 2011 – apply online today: Get Info!

In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “Step It Up” rallies for climate action.

You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.

You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.

In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2011-2012. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.

If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2011-2012 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2011 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

For more information, visit www.greencorps.org or contact Alex Epstein Green Corps Field Organizer, at alex@greencorps.org or call me at (720) 352-2689.

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations DC Internship

We had a PG major do this internship last summer and spoke very highly of it. If you have questions contact Professors O'Neil or Weinberger. Note that the internship comes with a $1000 stipend--

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

Special Opportunity for Students:

The National Council Fellowships:
Washington, DC Summer Internship Program

May 31 - August 5, 2011

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 an energizing and demanding mix of professional involvement, intellectual challenge, career exploration, and cultural encounter 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.
* Site visits: Interns are offered 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.


June 1 - August 6, 2010


About the Program

The National Council's Summer Internship Program offers professional work experiences combined with twice weekly evening seminars that bring academic experts and experienced foreign policy practitioners to meet with the interns in candid off-the-record discussions and free-wheeling question and answer sessions. Our goals are: (1) to provide a realistic Washington, D.C. work experience that will pave the way to career development; (2) to provide interns with firsthand experience behind-the-scenes of the foreign policy analysis and advocacy process in Washington, D.C.; (3) to provide a strong academic component dealing with U.S. political, economic, and cultural relations with Arabia and the Gulf region; (4) to help participants begin the process of career networking by introducing them to working professionals in government, business, journalism, and NGOs; and, (5) to highlight the wide range of career opportunities awaiting those who aspire to work in the field of U.S.-Arab relations as well as to provide counseling on the graduate school and fellowship application process.

As complements to the program, interns will also be exposed to D.C. in a less formal manner via films, cultural events, embassy and museum visits, off-the-record conversations with former diplomats, group dinners, and suggestions for exploring the sights and sounds of Washington, D.C. This allows students not only to experience living and working in the city but also encourages them to appreciate the cultural diversity of the urban environment and the exciting cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities available in the Nation's Capital.


Cost and Fellowship Stipend

A $125 non-refundable program fee must be submitted with the application. This fee helps to defray the costs of administering the summer internship program and the accompanying seminar presentations. Internship program participants, upon successful fulfillment of the program's academic and internship requirements, receive a $1,000 fellowship stipend.


How to Apply

Interested undergraduate or graduate students should send a letter of interest (1-2 pages) to the National Council office by mail or e-mail. This letter should provide basic information about yourself, your interests, previous course work related to politics, economics, foreign policy, and the Middle East, and some indication of the type of internship that would most interest you. Please recognize that this letter of interest is a vital part of the application and serves as the National Councils introduction to the potential intern. It deserves significant time and attention and should not be a cursory addition to your completed application packet.

In addition, the National Council asks that you submit:

1) A double-spaced essay (no more than 2-pages in length) on the topic:
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Arab World: Successes, Failures, and Future Prospects
2) A resume or curriculum vitae
3) Transcripts of all university-level work
4) Two letters or recommendation, at least one of them from a faculty member who knows your work well
5) A signed Internship Program Application [link below and available at ncusar.org]
6) $125 non-refundable program fee

Special preference will be given to applicants who have participated in the National Councils Model Arab League program, but this is not a requirement for selection as an intern.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION:
ncusar.org/programs/11-NCUSAR-Summer-Intern-Program-Application.pdf

All materials should be submitted by mail delivery service (UPS or FEDEX) to the National Council office by March 18, 2011. Application materials may be submitted as e-mail attachments but hard copies of all documents with original signatures should also be submitted by mail or delivery service. Applications submitted after the March 18 deadline will only be considered on a space available basis.


Program Accomplishments

Nearly 200 students have participated in this program to date. Some have joined the U.S. Foreign Service. Several work as staff to Members of Congress or congressional committees dealing with matters of foreign policy. Many have proceeded to graduate school to obtain their masters degrees or doctorates in international relations with an emphasis on the Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world. Some have been employed by the National Council and other non-governmental organizations. Still others have become professional foreign affairs journalists. These are just a few of the opportunities that program alumni have encountered.


2011 Summer Internship Program Leaders

Chairman: Dr. John Duke Anthony, Founder and President, 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)

Director: Dr. James Winship, Vice President, Programs - National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; National Council Malone Fellow in Arab and Islamic Studies; and former longtime Professor of International Relations and Model Arab League Student Faculty Adviser at Augustana College

Coordinator: Ms. Megan Geissler, Programs Coordinator, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations


Housing

Estimated cost for ten-weeks of student housing in Washington, D.C. is $2,000 - $2,500, not including meals and incidentals. Detailed information will be provided to assist interns in locating reasonably priced student housing at area universities or other student housing facilities. Many National Council interns choose to take advantage of the summer housing programs at George Washington University because of its central location and the large summer intern community that gathers there.


About the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab world. The Council has been granted public charity status in accordance with Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The National Council does not employ or retain a lobbyist.

Vision

The National Council's vision is a relationship between the United States and its Arab partners, friends, and allies that rests on as solid and enduring a foundation as possible. Such a foundation, viewed from both ends of the spectrum, is one that would be characterized by strengthened and expanded strategic, economic, political, commercial, and defense cooperation ties; increased joint ventures; a mutuality of benefit; reciprocal respect for each other's heritage and values; and overall acceptance of each other's legitimate needs, concerns, interests, and objectives.

Mission

The National Council's mission is educational. It seeks to enhance American awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the Arab countries, the Mideast, and the Islamic world. Its means for doing so encompass but are not limited to programs for leadership development, people-to-people exchanges, lectures, publications, an annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, and the participation of American students and faculty in Arab world study experiences. As a public service, the Council also serves as an information clearinghouse and participant in national, state, and local grassroots outreach to media, think tanks, and select community, civic, educational, religious, business, and professional associations. In these ways the Council helps strengthen and expand the overall Arab-U.S. relationship.

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

1730 M St. NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC
Phone: 202-293-6466 | Fax: 202-293-7770



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Ralph Bunche Summer Institute, American Political Science Association

APSA is accepting applications for the 2011 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2011.

The RBSI Program, under the direction of Dr. Paula McClain of Duke University, will be held at Duke University June 5 - July 7, 2011.

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute is a 5-week, academically intensive summer program designed to simulate the graduate school experience, provide mentoring, and expand academic opportunities. The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute targets students from racial/ethnic groups that are significantly underrepresented in science in the United States, e.g. African American, Latino/a, Native American, and Pacific Island students. All students who are members of these groups, or who are interested in broadening participation in political science by students from underrepresented minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups, are eligible to apply.

Applications: 2011 RBSI Applications and additional eligibility requirements can be found online at www.apsanet.org/rbsi.

Questions: Please direct any questions about the program to Shaunda Ragland, sragland@apsanet.org, or call 202-483-2512.

For more on APSA's diversity programs, visit www.apsanet.org/diversity.

Frederick Hartwig Memorial Internship Award--paid, and a great experience

“I was living in an entirely new city soaking in new people, new rhythms, new sights. Those ten weeks were an exploratory process . . . I learned a tremendous amount, formally and informally, and I thought in new ways about the world we live in, changes that are possible, and ways to go about planning for the future.”

Abigail, Haverford College — ’99 Hartwig Award winner


“This internship will help me learn to analyze and evaluate policy options and their impact on different populations, and find how I can contribute as a more active participant in areas that concern the rights and interests of communities.”

Lynne, Duke University — ’05 Hartwig Award winner


“The combination of experiential knowledge and classroom knowledge gave me a more complete picture and deeper connection to American politics. It inspired my political curiosity and certainly made me a better student and more thoughtful citizen.”

Leslie, Vassar College — ’08 Hartwig Award winner


This special internship award was established to honor the memory of Paul Frederick Hartwig, Ph.D. (1941-1997), former Union College professor of political science and public opinion analyst at Peter Hart Research Associates. Fred Hartwig believed that it was very important for young Americans to be introduced to the nation's capital, the seat of the federal government and democracy. He believed that seeing and being a part of what goes on in Washington would enhance young people's appreciation for government, engage them in America's ongoing public conversations and debates, and result in their becoming more informed and involved citizens and leaders.

The Internship Award will be based on entries in an essay contest open to any full-time undergraduate student, regardless of academic major, attending a selected liberal arts college or university in the United States.

The Hartwig Intern will receive a cash prize of $1,500. The award will be given irrespective of whether the internship is a paid or unpaid position.

The winner is responsible for finding and securing his or her own internship for the summer of 2011 at an institution in the greater Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Although the internship may be undertaken in any of a number fields of endeavor, it must be of an appropriately serious nature to provide the kind of experience that students would be unlikely to find outside of the Washington area.

Students are strongly encouraged to seek guidance on their internship search from a professor or career services faculty member at their school. Examples of possible placements include working in the office of a member of Congress; doing research or other work for a public policy institute; assisting the efforts of a nonprofit public interest group; or working for a political or public relations consulting group. The duration of the internship and the specific assignments it comprises will be determined by the individual and the organization for which he or she will work. On completion of the internship, the student will be expected to prepare a brief written report for the internship award selection committee about what he or she learned from the experience.

COMPETITION RULES

To enter, students should write an essay of 500 to 1,000 words (maximum) describing why an internship in Washington, DC, would contribute to their academic development and how it will have an impact on them personally or with regard to the careers they are considering.

Essays must be typewritten and the applicant’s full name, college, and academic major should appear at the top of each page. The essay must be accompanied by a completed application form (see next page). Application packages must be postmarked or e-mailed (as a Microsoft Word attachment) on or before March 28, 2011, and should be sent to:

David Drembus
Hart Research Associates
1724 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Attn: Hartwig Award

- or -

ddrembus@hartresearch.com

One winner and two runners up will be selected by the internship committee. In the event that the winner is unable to undertake the internship, the first or second runner up will be eligible to receive the award (provided that he or she has secured an internship). The winning applicant and the runners up will be notified on or before April 29, 2011.

Questions regarding the essay competition may be directed to David Drembus (phone: 202-234-5570, e-mail: ddrembus@hartresearch.com). Please note that we do not provide assistance in the search for an internship position.

Best of luck!

Summer Program, DC, and a three grand stipend!

Forwarded along to me--a summer program, DC, paid! If you are interested contact Professor Weinberger, who knows the program well.

Good morning all,

I know the below message may not apply to most of you as you may have already graduated, but please feel free to pass it along to any very qualified friends you might have that are still college students!

As a former member of Hudson Institute’s Internship program, I want offer you a special opportunity to apply for the Hertog Political Studies Program this summer in Washington, DC. The Hertog Program is an elite, full-scholarship program in the theory and practice of government directed by John Walters, Hudson's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. It will bringing together a select group of 40 undergraduate college and university students (divided into two sections) from across the country with some of the great thinkers and doers shaping American life. Students will read fundamental texts in political thought with some of the best teachers in the nation, and closely examine political leadership with prominent men and women who shape American public policy.


The program will run for six weeks from Sunday, June 12, 2011 through Saturday, July 23, 2011, utilizing facilities on the George Washington University campus in downtown DC. Participants receive full scholarships, dormitory accommodations, and a $3,000 stipend. Confirmed speakers include: Elliott Abrams, Michael Barone, Fred Hiatt, William Galston, Robert Kagan, General Jack Keane, Neal Kozodoy, Charles Krauthammer, William Kristol, Lawrence Lindsey, Justice Antonin Scalia, and Juan Williams. The faculty will include: Paul Cantor, James Ceaser, Eric Cohen, Michael Doran, Amy Kass, Leon Kass, Yuval Levin, Christopher Lynch, Wilfred McClay, Diana Schaub, Adam Schulman, Carter Snead, and Nathan Tarcov.

For details and to apply, visit the Hertog Program website at www.hertogprogram.org. The deadline to submit applications is February 15, 2011. If you are no longer enrolled or a student, but know someone that may be interested in applying, please feel free to forward this invitation along , or let me know if you have any questions!

State Department Internships--Apply NOW

Hello:

We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Fall Student Internship Program.

Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs, and click on Student Internships under Undergraduate or Graduate/Post-Graduate) for more information, and to start the Gateway to State online application process via USAJobs.

Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 01, 2011.

You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information and all qualification requirements.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES)

I am writing to ask you to share information with your students about the International Affairs track of the 2011 Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES). Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University each summer in Washington, DC, ICPES is an academic internship program for undergraduates interested in foreign policy issues and international relations.

February 3 is the final deadline for applying to International Affairs Track. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credit.

Please consider forwarding the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Sincerely,
Mary Connell
Director, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies

ANNOUNCEMENT
*******************************************************
The Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems
June 5 – July 30, 2010
Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/ICPES
International Affairs Track Deadline: February 3

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Engalitcheff Institute combines a substantive professional experience in international affairs for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

* American Islamic Congress
* Brazilian Information Center
* Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe
* European-American Business Council
* Foreign Embassies
* Institute of World Politics
* Peace Corps
* Potomac Institute
* World Learning

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

* Internships – Competitive international affairs placements
* Classes – Up to 9 credit hours in economics and U.S. foreign policy from Georgetown University
* Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
* Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
* Exclusive Briefings – At the CIA, State Department, World Bank, Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill
* Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
* Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
* Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need

APPLICATION INFORMATION
February 3 is the deadline for applicants to the ICPES International Affairs Track. Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/ICPES. Questions may be directed to Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director, at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Please click here to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp



1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

So you want to be a political operative..

This link was sent to me by an alum who works in a Congressional office, saying that they've had this conversation "many many times" with students...

CES Profile: PG Alum Cat Fish '08

Excerpt:

Cat Fish '08 Politics & Government Major

Cat is currently working in Adam Smith's DC office as a Scheduler/Legislative Correspondent: "DC is a very young and upcoming city. Within the last few years, there has been a huge influx of young people to DC who are politically active and passionate about what they are doing. It is very easy to adjust to living here, because people are social and there is so much to get involved in."

Read CES' interview with her here, and find out more about the Alumni Sharing Knowledge Network:

http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices--services/ces/students/connecting-with-alumni/alumni-interviews/legislative-correspondent/

PAID INTERNSHIP: 1/20 Deadline!

We've had several students do this internship in past and they have raved about it. Excellent experience and paid to boot--you can't do better...

2011 Bike Month Internship
City of Tacoma
January 24th-May 31st

The City of Tacoma is seeking a motivated, dependable, creative intern to help develop and implement events for Bike Month 2011. Our objectives include encouraging employees to bike to work and getting the community involved in activities as varied as the Tacoma Bike Swap, a bike art event at the Tacoma Art Museum, and a month-long Bicycle Commuter Challenge.

This internship pays $12/hour and the work schedule will be about 10-12 hours/week from mid-January to mid-April with flexible hours depending on your class schedule. From mid-April through the end of May, the workload will be more demanding and require a greater time commitment of about 20 hours/week, including some weekend and evening hours for events. Work will be done primarily at the Tacoma Municipal Building, with some off-site meetings and events.

The Bike Month intern will be given a great deal of responsibility and autonomy and must be self-motivated and well-organized. Interns must be able to interact professionally with public agencies, businesses, and the general public.

Skills necessary to successfully execute this work include:
• Independent thinking
• Good communication
• Outgoing personality
• Solid research and computer skills
• Investment in bike issues
• Event planning
• Strong work ethic

The intern must have a driver’s license and should also be a cyclist.

Please email a resume and letter stating your interest, skills and qualifications to by Thursday, January 20th at 5:00pm to:

Diane Wiatr, Mobility Coordinator
City of Tacoma
dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org
(253) 591-5380

P&G students at Puget Sound: earning a graduate degree, but not getting one?

I received a nice note from a former student enrolled in a good graduate program a few days ago. The message was similar to lots of feedback I've received over the years, so I thought I'd share this one:

"Professor Sousa,

I wanted to write to let you know that I made it through my first term as a grad student. I felt like it was easier than upper-level classes at UPS...."

We're working you hard now, but just think about it--graduate school will feel like a cool breeze!

ICPSR Summer Undergraduate Internship Program!

ICPSR Summer Undergraduate Internship Program -- 2011

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the world's largest archive of digital social science data, is now accepting applications for its annual summer internship program. ICPSR is a unit within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. ICPSR's data are the foundation for thousands of research articles, reports, and books. Findings from these data are put to use by scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, the media, and the public.

Interns spend ten weeks from June 7 - August 13, 2011, at ICPSR (Ann Arbor, Michigan), during which they will:

· Work in small groups and with faculty mentors to complete research projects resulting in conference-ready posters

· Gain experience using statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, and Stata to check data, working in both UNIX and Windows environments

· Attend courses in the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research

· Participate in a weekly Lunch and Lecture series that covers topics related to social science research and professional development.

Compensation:
$3,000 - $5000* stipend, room and partial-board in university housing, and a scholarship covering the cost of fees, texts, and materials for coursework in the ICPSR Summer Program.

Application Procedure:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter of interest, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, list of relevant courses, and contact information for the required two professional or faculty references (that may be submitted under separate cover) to:

ICPSR Human Resources, Attn: Summer Internship Program, P.O.Box 1248, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1248

Email: careers@icpsr.umich.edu

Applications due by February 15, 2011.

* Stipend amount and citizenship requirement pending funding from the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

From NBR: Asia jobs and other goodies

About NBR:

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world’s leading specialists, and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.

Current Employment and Internship Opportunities

Program Coordinator, Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Group

Strategic Asia Internship - Winter 2011

Winter Internship - Washington, D.C.

Web Design/Development Interns

Publications Winter 2011 Internship

Archival Internship

Program Coordinator, Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Group
Seattle, WA

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a Program Coordinator to perform a wide variety of executive administrative duties and provide project-based support for the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) group at NBR. This includes providing logistical and administrative support for the PSA Strategic Asia program. This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Vice President, Political and Security Affairs Group. Salary DOE.

Responsibilities

PSA Executive Support: (20%)

• Serving as the primary point of contact for PSA senior staff
• Scheduling complex meetings and special activities for PSA senior staff; arranging travel and accommodation for complex trips
• Tracking and compiling reimbursements
• Performing other administrative duties such as minute-taking, filing, faxing, mailing, misc. errands; providing general office phone support; participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

PSA Project Support: (40%)

• Providing support in preparation and maintenance of PSA-related materials, events, and web-pages
• Assisting PSA staff in developing and maintaining project budgets; tracking project expenses; tracking staff labor hours, preparing budget reports
• Coordinating Independent Contractor Agreements process; tracking PSA project consultants’ honoraria and deliverables; coordinating with appropriate NBR departments
• Assisting with PSA events and activities; coordinating travel and accommodation for PSA consultants, and relations with event vendors; coordinating and preparing materials; assisting with post-event follow up
• Assisting with writing and editing, and publications management and distribution for PSA initiatives
• Assisting with maintaining and updating PSA databases; entering data and gathering information for institutional and project databases
• Gathering background information and creating customized and targeted correspondence in support of PSA development efforts; researching and identifying potential new business development targets for PSA development outreach

Strategic Asia Program Support: (40%)

• Providing organizational, administrative, and event planning support for Strategic Asia program, including drafting agendas, coordinating invitations, assisting with travel and accommodations, arranging venues, working with vendors, note-taking, etc.
• Drafting, reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and formatting documents related to the Strategic Asia program
• Supporting Strategic Asia Director in coordination and maintenance of program budgets, publications timeline, event calendar, and external consultants
• Updating the Strategic Asia program private website and working with the web outreach team to coordinate updates to NBR public website (including Strategic Asia database); drafting HTML announcements related to the program
• Conducting substantive research in support of Strategic Asia and/or other PSA initiatives, including gathering and interpreting information, summarizing research papers, and providing market research
• Serving as the liaison between the Strategic Asia program team and the NBR Publications team to coordinate Strategic Asia book publication and distribution

Qualifications

The Program Coordinator must possess superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and will be able to flexibly manage a wide range of disparate tasks and responsibilities with a high level of professionalism. Discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail are critical for this position.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks, have prior substantive experience in information gathering and logistical-support related activities, and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must enjoy supporting a small team of diverse people and programs.

Required Skills:

• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex meetings and travel
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, especially in a diplomatic style while juggling tasks for multiple executives and team members
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Creative information gathering and compiling skills and excellent ability to interpret and translate information based on project needs
• Highly organized, superb attention to detail, ability to work well under deadlines, flexible/adaptable to changing priorities
• Demonstrated experience using discretion and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well in team setting with minimum supervision
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint; HTML knowledge is a plus
• Experience with budget management and knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar role
• Must be computer literate and possess knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization
• Interest in Asia/political and security issues a plus; willingness and ability to learn on the job (whether substantive or skills-related) is a plus

Application Process

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Application form
• Three (3) references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)
• A brief writing sample

Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Strategic Asia Internship - Winter 2011
Seattle, WA

Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets shared with U.S. policymakers? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting an intern for its Strategic Asia program. This is an unpaid, part-time (10-15 hours per week), internship position mentored by the Director of the Strategic Asia program.

The experience of working on the Strategic Asia program will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as this internship is unpaid.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Project Assistance: Drafting, reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and formatting documents related to the Strategic Asia program, including but not limited to planning meetings and launch events; scholar and speaker invitees; key thematic issues; and related publications and/or other materials as appropriate
• Database Administration
: Managing information related to the Strategic Asia program, including tracking invitations, contract agreements, and chapter drafts; updating contact lists; managing filing systems
• Research Support: Providing substantive research support for Strategic Asia and/or other PSA initiatives, including and gathering and interpreting information and summarizing research papers
• Event Planning: providing administrative and logistical support for briefings, workshops, presentations, and conferences (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
• Phone Support: Answering incoming calls to the organization
• Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in Asian politics and contemporary American foreign policy towards Asia. In addition, the ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure. Candidates who possess capabilities in an Asian language will be given particular consideration.

Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

• letter of interest
• resume
• application form
• writing sample
• three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)

Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Winter 2011 Internship
Washington, D.C.

Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets shared with U.S. policymakers? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting interns for its Washington, D.C. office. These are paid, part-time (15-20 hours per week), winter internship positions.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Providing project support in preparation for the 2011 Pacific Energy Summit, which has a focus on the role of natural gas in emerging markets in Asia
• Research and administrative support to projects in the Political and Security Affairs group, including the Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies and Strategic Asia, research and related assistance in both English and Chinese with special emphasis on research for the PLA Conference
• Providing support for the Washington, DC-based activities of the National Asia Research Program, including event planning and attending to the administrative needs of Research Associates and Fellows
• Contribute to a “constituency map” of U.S. Government Asia-related policy leaders and of Asian policy think tanks
• Provide support on NBR DC public events, and support other office needs as necessary

Other responsibilities may include:

• Project Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation, web-pages, and filing systems
• Research Support and Writing: providing substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, providing market research, summarizing research papers, undertaking literature reviews, and performing other research and writing assignments as needed
• Publications Support: reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading and formatting publications; assisting with publications distribution (including mailings), etc.
• Database Administration: maintaining and updating project databases; data entry and research for institutional and project databases
• Event Planning: providing administrative support to conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
• Phone Support: Answering incoming calls to the organization and handling them appropriately
• Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in Asian politics and contemporary American foreign policy towards Asia. Successful candidates will possess the ability to conduct open source research using Washington, D.C.-area libraries and other public resources.

In addition, the ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure. Candidates who possess capabilities in an Asian language will be given particular consideration.

Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

• letter of interest
• resume
• application form
• brief writing sample on a topic related to your field of study
• three references with name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, and phone number

Please email application materials to: Ms. Debbie Cooper, Assistant Director, Washington, D.C. Office, dcooper@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Web Design/Development Interns
Seattle, WA

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is looking for team players who are interested in applying and expanding their existing technical skills and who are familiar with best practices in Web design and user experience. We have a strong technical team, and this opportunity would allow for the individual to develop skills in leading edge technologies and gain on the job experience.

These are paid, part-time (10-15 hours per week) internships. The Intern will report either to the Director for Online Communications and Brand Development or to the Senior Project Manager for the Center for Health and Aging as his/her general supervisors, depending on the internship position. Web Design/Development interns will assist in accomplishing specific project objectives such as:

• designing and developing websites;
• developing and maintaining HTML/CSS templates;
• testing, tracking, and resolving bugs;
• converting Visio and Photoshop layouts to CSS/XHTML;
• making design edits;
• updating and maintaining website content;
• constructing HTML emails and newsletters; and
• providing technical support and coaching to other staff.

Qualifications

The successful internship candidate must have some or all of the following qualifications:

• substantive experience in hand-coding cross-browser CSS and XHTML;
• ability to work on database-driven sites, integrating front-end templates with back-end functionality;
• knowledge of WC3 standards such as XHTML and accessibility guidelines; and
• familiarity with analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, IIS log analyzers, etc) and SEO optimization.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following to NBR: a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, an application form, and three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail). Please send applications by email to:

Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org.

This position will be open until filled.

Publications Winter 2011 Internship
Seattle, WA

Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research gets published in print or online? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a part-time intern to assist with NBR publications, including:

• Asia Policy, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to bridging the gap between academic research and policymaking on issues related to the Asia-Pacific region
• Strategic Asia, an annual edited volume presenting research that transcends traditional estimates of military balance by incorporating economic, political, and demographic data on the region and then asking what "strategic Asia" will look like in five years
• NBR Analysis, a policy essay series
• NBR Special Reports and other occasional papers

The experience of working on NBR publications will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy research and publication. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.

Overall responsibilities:

• assisting in fact-checking, formatting, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts
• assisting in the sales and distribution of publications
• supporting the Publications Department and NBR in other activities as needed

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a current BA or MA degree student with a strong interest in publishing, international relations, and the Asia-Pacific region. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and a commitment to providing intellectual public goods. Superior writing skills, a strong understanding of English grammar, and a passion for language are also required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word is a requirement, and familiarity with Excel and SharePoint are a plus.

Application Process:

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

• letter of interest
• resume
• application form
• writing sample
• three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)

Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Archival Internship
Seattle, WA

Are you interested in Washington State and U.S. history? Do you want to learn to use your skills to build a historical archive of nationally important documents? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a fall intern to assist with archiving for the new Senator Slade Gorton History Center and John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies, which contains:

• Historic, original source documents from the 9/11 Commission (The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States), political campaigns
974-2000 video footage and news coverage from around the state and U.S.
• Historic, original source documents from the career of General (ret.) John M. Shalikashvili, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The experience of working on the NBR archives will help prepare you for a future in the field of archives and records management. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.

Key responsibilities include:

• Properly and securely storing historic documents, photos, film, and other medium

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a current, second-year student pursuing an M.A. in Archives and Records Management with a strong interest in archiving and organizing modern American History. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and strong initiative.

Application Process

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit a completed application form, a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, and three references (including name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, email, and phone numbers) to:

Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director for Human Resources, The National Bureau of Asian Research, email: employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370

About NBR:

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world’s leading specialists, and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.

Summer in Bulgaria!

ARCS SUMMER SESSION

The American Research Center in Sofia sponsors a three-week summer session on Bulgarian history and culture. The session consists of lectures at the American Research Center in Sofia with visit to sites in and near Sofia and historical and cultural excursions throughout Bulgaria. Lectures and site reports are given by leading experts from Bulgarian universities and museums.

The program is open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students, high-school and college teachers, and other scholars with a serious interest in Bulgarian history and culture. The total cost for participation not including international travel is $2,000 (full room and board, use of research facilities, local travel, and lectures). Applications may be downloaded here and should be returned by e-mail to Dr. Emil Nankov (ehn2@cornell.edu) no later than February 15. Applicants need to submit also a statement of interest (up to three pages), a CV, and, in the case of student applicants, two letters of recommendation (sent separately by e-mail). A limited number of grants to cover part of the participation fees will be available to the student applicants, to be awarded on the basis of merit. The approved participants will receive a notification by March 15. The participation fee and a photocopy of a valid medical insurance card will be due by April 15.