Hello DAQA Specializers,

Hope you had a lovely spring break! We want to bring your attention to some events that may be of interest, especially the DAQA Coffee Klatsch with Program Director Prof. Sharyn O'Halloran next week. As always, you can reach out to the DAQA team should you have any questions.

In this Issue,

• Weekly Office Hour
• Upcoming Events - DAQA Coffee Klatsch
• Career Opportunities from OCS

Weekly Office Hour

Upcoming Events

Save the date! DAQA Coffee Klatsch w/Prof. O’Halloran on Trade Policy under the Biden Administration

When: Friday, March 19th, 2021

Time: 8:00AM- 9:00 AM

Where: Zoom

More information and registration link to follow

Career Opportunities from OCS
 

Gartner, Inc. Information Session

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Gartner is the world’s leading research and advisory company and a member of the S&P 500. It equips leaders with insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities and build successful organizations. We are currently recruiting for creative, driven, and thoughtful researchers and quantitative leads who can think outside the box.

At this session, SIPA alum Daria Kirilenko, Senior Research Director in the Security and Risk Management team, will give an insider’s view of the life of a researcher at Gartner. She will share the positions Gartner is currently recruiting for and give you tips that will help your application get noticed.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

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Career Series: Energy, Environment, Environmental Science and Policy

When: Thursday, March 11, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Are you interested in Energy and Environment? Or Environmental Science and Policy? Whether you are a first-year or second-year student, come and learn more about working in EE/ESP industries after graduation. At the Career Series, you will meet with SIPA alumni and other professionals to discover various career paths within the EE concentration and ESP program.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM: https://forms.gle/pSi1DgzEVCpXDQCF9

The EE/ESP Career Series will host four (4) breakout rooms. The categories are as follows:

1. Consulting (ex: Deloitte)
2. Nonprofit / Think Tanks (ex: Rocky Mountain Institute)
3. Private Sector / Finance (ex: Exelon)
4. International Organizations / Government (ex: United Nations)

*It is not guaranteed that the example employers will be present at the event. Students will be emailed a finalized list of alumni speakers and their employers on the day of the event.

Confirmed panelists may be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lkqW2qwj4haW-eDslAUIL9s5NKG1OrHaTsUXdGfgpxM/edit?usp=sharing (this list will be continuously updated).

Students will pre-register for their preferred breakout session. If your preference changes, you may notify the event host(s) at the event after introductions.

Please sign into the event on time (early is better!) so event hosts may facilitate the break-out room assignments and avoid delays.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

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U.S. Department of State Information Session

When: Thursday, March 11, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

The presentation will include:

· Overview of State Department Foreign Service career tracks (generalist and specialist) and our hiring process, including details about the written and oral assessment procedures.

· Information on full-time, career employment and additional information regarding internship and fellowship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

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Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) Education Sector Seminar and Practicum Information Session

When: Friday, March 12, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Join talented graduate students from top professional schools across the country in making change on behalf of public-school children in the United States and Brazil. Participation will equip you with concrete methods and strategies for working with diverse stakeholders to confront the challenges facing public education and to lead systemic, equity-oriented change.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/RSVP_2021; RSVP requested, but not required

Program Highlights

· Cutting-edge projects in inter-disciplinary, inter-university teams led by experienced project directors who become lifelong career mentors for CPRL alumni

· Cabinet- and senior-level clients at school districts, charter management organizations, state departments of education, policy and legal advocacy organizations, community- support organizations, and philanthropies

· Deep engagement to drive transformational change in public education and improved outcomes for all children—particularly those of color, from low-income households, or otherwise traditionally underserved

· Full-time, immersive program for credit in either the fall or spring term

· Limited number of tuition support awards of up to $20,000 or $30,000 based on post-graduation plans, need, and merit

Applications for Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 will be accepted until Monday, March 22nd at 5pm ET.

Visit CPRL's website for more information.

Questions? Contact us at: cprl@law.columbia.edu

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.