Fed Events: START Presentations, April 5 and 12

START Research Presentations
Please join us for these upcoming research presentations held in Symons 3121.

• April 5, 2010 ~ 1:00-2:00 pm
  Chris Hewitt, Professor of Sociology at UMBC
  “Understanding American Terrorism"
  
• April 12, 2010 ~ 1:00-2:00 pm
  Jennifer Gibbs, UMCP Crim Doctoral Candidate
  “Terror Attacks on Police”
  

Fed Event: Retooling Policy Analysis, Tues., 3/30 at UMD

Brains, Choice, and Change: Lessons from Neuroscience for Retooling Policy Analysis in the 21st Century
Tuesday, March 30 from 12:15 to 1:30 pm in Room 1113 Van Munching Hall

Margaret Polski, Senior Advisor with ASE/Booz Allen Hamilton and a Research Affiliate in the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study Center at George Mason University will discuss her recent book, Wired for Survival: The Rational (and Irrational) Choices We Make, from the Gas Pump to Terrorism (2009).

Fed Event: Fiscal Solutions Tour featuring Rep. Steny Hoyer, Thurs., April 1

Fiscal Solutions Tour
Thursday, April 1, from 4:00-5:30 pm at Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, Orem Alumni Hall

RSVP required: to events@ur.umd.edu or 301.405.4638 (Please indidate "Fiscal Solutions Tour")

In collaboration with the Concord Coalition, the School of Public Policy Saul I. Stern Professorship in Civic Engagement will host a Fiscal Solutions Tour.

The following feature panelists will explain in plain terms the nation's daunting long-term fiscal outlook:

• Representative Steny Hoyer
• David M. Walker, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation

as they explain in plain terms the nation's daunting long-term fiscal outlook.

Mr. Walker and Rep. Hoyer will be joined by:

• Donald F. Kettl, Dean, School of Public Policy (Moderator)
• William D. Novelli, Professor, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
• Andrew G. Biggs, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI)
• Robert L. Bixby, Executive Director, The Concord Coalition

The Saul I. Stern Professorship of Civic Engagement recognizes individuals of vision and distinction who enjoy a national reputation for addressing issues on the regional, national and international stage, reflecting Stern's own diverse life of public service. William A. Galston was the first holder of the Stern Professorship, now held by Professor I. M. (Mac) Destler.

The Concord Coalition is a nationwide, non-partisan, grassroots organization advocating generationally responsible fiscal policy. Founded in 1992 , The Concord Coalition is dedicated to educating the public about the causes and consequences of federal budget deficits, the long-term challenges facing America's unsustainable entitlement programs, and how to build a sound economy for future generations.

The School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park, provides graduate and post-graduate studies in a comprehensive range of domestic and international policy areas. Situated near the nation's capital, the school affords access for students and faculty to the broad spectrum of governmental and nongovernmental agencies that formulate and implement policies affecting the economy, the environment, welfare, children and families, and international relations.

Fed Event: Internat'l Dev Careers-Panel Discussion, Mon., 3/29 at UMD

Interested in a Career in International Development?
Join us Monday, March 29, from 12-1:15PM in 1203 Van Munching Hall (RSVP Required: http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/alumnipanel.html) for a panel to discuss International Development career options.

• Rana Dotson, (MPP '08) Co-founder, Organization of Dominican-Haitian Cooperation
• Martha Haile, (MPP '07) Program Associate, The Africa Society
• Chloe Schwenke, (PhD '02) Professor and International Development Practitioner, University of Maryland School of Public Policy
• Khushali Shah, (MPM '01) Senior Advisor, U.S. State Department, Office of the Director of Foreign Assistance
• Fernando de Villena, (MPP '09) Associate, Latin American and Caribbean Chemonics

Lunch will be provided!

Contact Katie Taylor at kjtaylor@umd.edu with any questions.

Fed Event: Social Policy Career Options-Panel Discussion, Wed., 3/31 at UMD

Interested in a Career in Social Policy?
Join us Wednesday, March 31, from 12-1:15PM in 1203 Van Munching Hall
for a panel discussion on Social Policy career options. Lunch will be provided!

RSVP Required: http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/alumnipanel.html

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy Office of Career Services Welcomes:

• Michael Robbins, (MPM ’02)
  Special Assistant, Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Department of Education
• Courtney Workman, (MPM ’03)
  Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Howard County
• Melissa Wabnik King, (MPP ’08)
  Management and Budget Analyst, Montgomery County Government's CountyStat Office
• Tricia Haley, (MPP ’09)
  Presidential Management Fellow, Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Contact Katie Taylor at kjtaylor@umd.edu with any questions.

Federal Event: TODAY, Mon., 3/22--U.S. Climate Policy

CLIMATE POLICY AND AMERICAN FEDERALISM
Monday, March 22 from 12:15-1:30 pm, 1203 Van Munching Hall

Barry Rabe is a professor at the Gerald Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, where he also holds appointments in the Program in the Environment and the School of Natural Resources and Environment. He is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He has written extensively about the challenges of developing and implementing environmental and energy policy in federal systems, including recent work on climate policy. His newest book, GREENHOUSE GOVERNANCE: ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE IN AMERICA, will be published this summer by Brookings Press.

Fed Event: Middle East Peace Event, Thurs., 4/1

Middle East Peace: Who Leads? Who Succeeds?
Thurs., April 1, from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the U.S. Institute of Peace,
2nd floor, 1200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

As history shows, leadership is often essential to resolving international conflicts and to triggering change-certainly in the Middle East. Anwar Sadat, considered one of the great leaders whose efforts were indispensable in ending war between Egypt and Israel, inspired many. Almost three decades after his passing, a comprehensive resolution to the Middle East conflict remains elusive.

What will it take to achieve a peace breakthrough, and who will providethe leadership? Distinguished panelists will address these questions as wellas discuss the role of the United States in brokering Middle East peace.

This event celebrates the publication of "The Sadat Lectures: Words andImages on Peace, 1997-2008," edited by Shibley Telhami and published by theUnited States Institute of Peace Press. The volume is a compilation of speeches by some of the most accomplished practitioners of international relations, including Ezer Weizman, Jimmy Carter, Henry Kissinger, George Mitchell, Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Mary Robinson, James Baker, and Mohamed ElBaradei, with a foreword by Jehan Sadat and conclusion by Aaron David Miller. This book will be available for purchase at the event.

This event will feature the following speakers:

• Dr. Jehan SadatSenior Fellow, University of Maryland
• Ellen Laipson, President and CEO, the Henry L. Stimson Center
• Aaron David Miller, Public Policy Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
• William B. Quandt, Edward R. Stettinius Professor of Politics, University of Virginia
• Shibley Telhami Anwar Sadat, Professor for Peace and Development, University of Maryland, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, the Saban Center at Brookings
• Richard Solomon, President, United States Institute of Peace

Please contact Cornelia Haggart chaggart@usip.org with any general questions about this event.

Directions: http://www.usip.org/aboutus/directions.html

To RSVP, go to http://www.usip.org/events/middle-east-peace-who-leads-who-succeeds

Federal Event: Enviro Policy, Tues., 3/23 at UMD

Please join us for the Tuesday Policy Forum on March 23rd featuring Dr. Michaele Schreyer, Board of the Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung, and former EU Commissioner for Finance. The title of her presentation is “EU Climate Policy After Copenhagen.” The Forum will be held in Room 1113, Van Munching Hall, 12:15-1:30 pm.

Dr. Michaele Schreyer, born in Cologne in 1951, is an economist. She received her doctorate in economics in 1983. In 1989/1990 Dr Schreyer was Senator for Urban Development and Environmental Protection to the regional government of Berlin. In 1991 she became a member of the Berlin regional parliament. From 1999 to 2004 she was Member of the European Commission responsible for the EU budget and combating fraud. She has since worked as a guest lecturer at the Free University of Berlin as well as at the Hertie School of Governance (Berlin) and the Center for European Integration Studies, Bonn. She holds numerous honorary offices, including that of Vice-President of the European Movement in Germany as well as Co-chair of the Supervisory Board of the Heinrich Böll Foundation. She is also member of the Foundation Council of the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) and of the Georg-August University of Göttingen and of the advisory council of Transparency International in Germany.

Federal Event: Internat'l Security and Econ Policy Panel, Wed., April 7th at UMD

NOTE: This is an updated post. The previous date and time for this event has been updated and is now correct: Wed., April 7th at 12 pm.

Interested in a Career in International Security and Economic Policy?

Join us on Wednesday, April 7th, from 12 -1:15 PM in 1203 VMH for a panel discussion on International Security and Economic Policy career options.

University of Maryland School of Public Policy Office of Career Services Welcomes:

• Terry Carter, Senior Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Defense (MPP '04)
• Jacques Gansler, PhD, Professor and Roger C. Lipitz Chair in Public Policy and Private Enterprise, University of Maryland School of Public Policy
• Jeremiah Knight, U.S. Department of State (MPM '03)
• Christopher Mari, Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton (MPP '07)

Lunch will be provided!

RSVP's Required: http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/alumnipanel.html

Contact Katie Taylor at kjtaylor@umd.edu with any questions.

Federal Event: State Dept. on Tracking Human Rights. RSVP Due Tues., 3/9

Student Town Hall: Tracking Human Rights World Wide
State Department to Release Country Reports on Human Rights

"We stand for democracy not because we want other countries to be like us, but because we want all people to enjoy the consistent protection of the rights that are naturally theirs, whether they were born in Tallahassee or Tehran."

— U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Following the release of the State Department’s 2009 Country Reports on Human Rights, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Michael Posner, the National Security Council’s Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Samantha Power, and other human rights experts will meet with college students and faculty from the Washington, DC metropolitan area to discuss the country reports and human rights in the 21st century.

Date:
Thursday, March 11, 2010 (RSVP Form below, due Tuesday, 3/9)

Time:
5:30-6:30 PM

Location:
US Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20520
Guests should arrive at the 23rd Street entrance
(between C and D streets) no later than 4:30 pm for check in.

The Country Reports are an essential element of the U.S. effort to promote respect for human rights worldwide. They inform U.S. government policymaking and may serve as a reference to other governments, international institutions, non-governmental organizations, human rights defenders, and journalists. The Country Reports aim to advance worldwide efforts to end abuses, to help strengthen the capacity of countries to protect the human rights of all, and to shine a spotlight on countries that fail to live up to international human rights standards.

Federal Event: Tomorrow, Wednesday, 3/10. RSVP Req'd

HHS Office on Women's Health National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event at the National Press Club
Hosted by HHS Office on Women's Health
RSVP Required here: http://www.womenshealth.gov/NWGHAAD/events/press-club-031010.cfm

Date: 3/10/2010 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: National Press Club529 14th Street SWWashington, DC 20045

Did you know that every 35 minutes a woman in the United States tests positive for HIV? Historically, HIV/AIDS has affected more men than women, but that is quickly changing. Since HIV was first reported in the early 1980's, more and more women have become infected. Today, about one in four Americans living with HIV is a woman. It's time to act against AIDS and encourage women to get tested.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will be observed on March 10, 2010, to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. This national observance day is lead by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health initiative. This year marks the fifth observance of NWGHAAD, and Office on Women's Health would be honored if you could join us for our 2010 National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event. P

This is a free event and lunch will be provided.

FedEvent TODAY: ISR Faculty Colloquium: Using Operations Research to Improve Planning for Public Health Emergencies

Subject: ISR Faculty Colloquium: Using Operations Research to Improve Planning for Public Health Emergencies
When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: AV Williams 1146
Event Type(s) : Colloquium

The Institute for Systems Research presents a colloquium the first Wednesday of each month, featuring the research of one of our faculty members. In March, Jeffrey Herrmann (Mechanical Engineering and ISR) will describe operations research models his team has created to help public health officials plan their responses to emergencies where mass vaccinations or medication distribution is needed. Herrmann has constructed novel queueing network approximations and implemented them in a planning tool. His solutions are being tested and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Montgomery County, Md., public health officials.

Website: www.isr.umd.edu/events/ISR_Colloquia_Series/

Federal Event: Environmental Policy Roundtable at UMD, Mon., 3/8

Interested In A Career In Environmental Policy? Join the University of Maryland School of Public Policy on Monday, March 8, from 12:00-1:15 pm in 1203 Van Munching Hall for a career panel featuring:

• Russell Conklin, Policy Analyst for the U.S. Department of Energy
• Julia Miller, Policy Analyst for Clean Energy- Environment State Partnership Program for U.S. EPA
• Johanna Polsenberg, Vice President of Cassidy & Associates, a Public Policy Consulting Firm in Washington, D.C.
• Gustavo Silva-Chavez, Climate Change Policy Analyst for Environmental Defense
• Margaret Spearman, Consultant for Global Environment Facility Evaluation Office in the World Bank

Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP at http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/alumnipanel.html

Contact Katie Taylor at kjtaylor@umd.edu with any questions.

FYI: Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowship Deadline, March 8th

Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowship
Application Deadline March 8, 2010
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/OfficeoftheMayor/MayoralInitiatives/MayoralFellowship/Overview.aspx
Fellowship Dates: June 7, 2010 - August 13, 2010

During a 10 week full-time placement in a Mayoral office or agency, Fellows will be assigned to projects that focus on a myriad of public policy issues and challenges. Mayoral Fellows will complete their projects under the direction of senior level government officials and will be provided with immediate and direct feedback. At the conclusion of the summer, Fellows will give presentations to the Mayor and various cabinet officials summarizing their placements and overall summer experience. The ultimate objective of the fellowship is to encourage talented individuals, with an interest in public service, to seek permanent positions within City government at the conclusion of their academic program.

Mayoral Fellows receive stipends and are placed in agencies based on their background, interests and theneeds of the agencies and departments. Placements are available in agencies such as:
• Baltimore City Department of Finance
• Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development
• Baltimore City Department of Planning
• Baltimore City Department of Public Works
• Baltimore City Department of Transportation
• Baltimore City Fire Department
• Baltimore City Health Department
• Baltimore City Public School System
• Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
• CitiStat Office
• Department of Human Resources
• Department of Recreation and Parks
• Mayor's Office of Policy and Communications
• Mayor’s Office of Information Technology
• Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Mayor’s Office on Criminal Justice

Brownbag Speaker Series
Mayoral Fellows also have weekly brownbag lunches with cabinet members, corporate executives, and community leaders, in a small and informal setting. The lunches are designed to provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions on the vast and complex issues facing the city, including business development, housing, crime, civic engagement, education, health, and community redevelopment.

Visit the Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowship Web Site at www.baltimorecity.gov/fellows

FYI: Summer Internships at Grassroots Campaigns

On the 3/10 and 3/11, Grassroots Campaigns will be on University of Maryland's campus to interview for their summer campaign jobs.

This summer, Grassroots Campaigns is teaming up with advocacy groups and progressive organizations to tackle the unprecedented problems facing our nation. We are hiring for leadership positions in our summer campaign offices. If you want a job that will help bring the change this country needs, join us at our of our information sessions.

Date/Time: 3/10-3/11 Interview sessions at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Location: Student Union Center by the student organization offices (look for the banner)
Contact: Interviewer Brandon Beall if interested in attending a session: bbeall@grassrootscampaigns.com , 877-355-4562
Website: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com/

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI) is a national organization that specializes in building grassroots support for progressive organizations and good causes. We are currently hiring students across the country to take part in our campaigns for the summer. GCI's current and past clients like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, OXFAM, League of Conservation Voters, and the ASPCA. Locations include: CA, CO, IL, MA, MN, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, and Washington, DC

ATTENTION SENIORS: Grassroots Campaigns is hiring graduating seniors to work full time running our campaign offices as Citizen Outreach Directors and Field Organizers across the country! If you're interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Christina Colaizzo at ccolaizzo@grassrootscampaigns.com or visit our website http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com/ and you can apply online. For more information contact: Christina Colaizzo at 202-423-6278 or OR-Join us at one of our information sessions above to apply!