Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellow
Leverage your passion for technology to serve the U.S. abroad. Become a Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellow.
If you’re pursuing an IT-related degree and interested in using technology solutions for the business of diplomacy, particularly if you are a member of an underrepresented group, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (FAIT) could be your path to a rewarding career. This fellowship offers you a truly unique opportunity, including financial support, mentoring and professional development, as well as employment in the U.S. Foreign Service upon successful completion of the program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship 2023 cohort. Deadline is February 3.
Civic Digital Fellowship and Civic Innovation Corps applications now open
Applications for the 2023 Civic Digital Fellowship and Civic Innovation Corps are now open!
Our paid, 10-week summer fellowships empower early-career technologists to contribute their software, data, product, or design skills to some of the most pressing problems facing our country.
Fellows have the opportunity to:
- Work alongside public servants to apply their technical and problem-solving skills to complex challenges
- Attend weekly events to learn how technology and design tools are used to achieve impact at scale and receive one-on-one mentorship
- Build a strong community with our network of early-career technologists that reflects the diversity of the citizenry we serve
Are you ready to use your skills for good? You can learn more about our programs and eligibility criteria on our website.
Apply by January 20th—applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
How to write a resume: Two workshops on 1/11 or 1/25
Come to this workshop and learn the best way to tell your story in a resume. Learn about action verbs, how to format the document, what to include and what to leave out. A peer advisor will be presenting and all students are welcome. No matter if you’re just starting, or almost done, or anywhere in between. Bring your document with you and work on it during the session.
Wednesday, January 11 at 7 pm. Register here
Wednesday, January 25 at 7 pm. Register here
Learn about building data models and the role of operational data analytics in a tech company in this week’s MIDDVantage episode with Archer Newell ’16
Exploring Careers in Data Analytics is a collaborative series developed by the Center for Careers and Internships and Middlebury in DC with content contributions from members of the Middlebury Professional Network and Middlebury students.
Episode 8: Operational Data Analytics in a Tech Company
Guest Speaker: Archer Newell ‘16, Senior Data Analyst, Fivetran
Interviewer: Josh Rosenstein ‘24
Video: 25 minutes
Archer Newell ‘16, Senior Data Analyst at Fivetran. In her role at Fivetran, Archer focuses on building data models to support financial and operational reporting and analysis which enable the company to make more informed business decisions. Prior to her time with her present employer, she worked with Lucis LLC as a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst and then as a BI Engineer. While at Middlebury, she worked in the Media Lab and through her Geography coursework exposed her to GIS which stimulated her interest in data and technology. Archer graduated from Middlebury with a major in Environmental Studies and Geography, minor in Spanish.
Learn How Data Science Research Supports Technical Infrastructure in the next MIDDVantage: Careers in Data Analytics episode
This week, Lila Kosowsky ’24, interviews Trisha Singh ’18, Research Data Scientist at Meta.
Trisha uses applied math and machine learning techniques to support Meta’s infrastructure. Prior to working at Meta, she worked at Analysis Group in Health and Economics Outcomes Research. She holds an MS in Statistics from Stanford University and a BA in Math and Economics from Middlebury.
Exploring Careers in Data Analytics is a collaborative series developed by the Center for Careers and Internships and Middlebury in DC with content contributions from members of the Middlebury Professional Network and Middlebury students.
Check out the latest episode on YouTube:
Interesting News Items in the World
How Many Jobs are Available in Technology in the U.S.?
The latest data from several IT consultancies and hiring platforms shows the hiring rate for tech jobs has slowed, but industries continue to add positions — particularly for emerging fields. Read more about it in this article from Computer World.
What do Companies Look For in a New Product Manager?
It’s important to get inside your interviewer’s head. What are they looking for? Aside from intellect, smarts, the power to adapt, think and act on their feet? They want a person who is motivated to do the job, can work with different teams and has the ability to prioritize features that they already know users are looking for. A Product Manager has to be resilient, strategic and insightful. Which means the hiring company will ask a multitude of questions to figure out if you are the one. Check out more product management interview prep info in the “Top Resources” tab of the Technology Newsletter
Are Product Managers Paid More Than Engineers?
Yes, Product Managers are usually paid more than Engineers. The average base pay for Product Managers is $109,000/year, while the average base pay of Engineers is $92,000/year. There are some exceptions to these income levels. However, Product Managers generally earn higher incomes than Engineers. Read more about it in this article in Web App Huddle.
Data Analytics
What exactly is data analytics? What would you be doing as a data analyst, and what kind of hard and soft skills do you need to start learning? In this video introduction, Career Foundry gives you a simple overview of data analytics, and detail some tangible examples of what the role involves! See more here
From Shelly Palmer’s Blog
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple’s next major product – a mixed-reality headset – is set to arrive next year. The headset itself is likely to be priced between $2,000 and $3,000, packing a Mac-level M2 chip, more than 10 cameras placed inside and outside of the device, and the highest-resolution displays ever featured in a mass-market headset. It will also run a new operating system called “realityOS,” which is said to include MR versions of core Apple apps like Messages, FaceTime, and Maps. Job listings from Apple imply that the company is planning to create 3D mixed-reality worlds. Rumors about upcoming Apple products are just that: rumors. Lately, though, Apple has not been as good as it used to be about keeping secrets. I’m excited about Apple’s vision for a mixed-reality future. Based on the available information, the upcoming Apple hardware and software will give us an exciting new way to surface data and make it actionable. Yet another piece of evidence where big tech is investing – AR/VR!
Microsoft’s deal for Activision getting scrutiny around world
Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry throughout much of the world. By Matt O’Brien and Kelvin Chan Associated Press
Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games by giving it control of many more popular titles.
But to get to the next level, Microsoft must first survive a barrage of government inquiries from the United Kingdom to New Zealand to Brazil, and from U.S. regulators emboldened by President Joe Biden to strengthen their enforcement of antitrust laws. Read More Here
Why Microsoft could be ‘extremely well-positioned’ for metaverse success
As companies seek to build out the metaverse, Microsoft Corp. may already have many of the necessary tools in its pocket.
The metaverse has become a hot buzzword lately as companies like Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc. FB, -4.23%, Microsoft MSFT, -1.85%, Roblox Corp. RBLX, -8.57% and Epic Games explore the possibility of new virtual worlds through which people can connect. The concept is still in early innings, and it’s not yet clear whether there will ultimately be one or many metaverses, but Bernstein analyst Mark Moerdler has confidence in the idea that software companies stand to benefit as the tech world works to realize its virtual vision.
Marketwatch.com’s Tech Megatrends of 2022
You may want to read this article from Marketwatch.com which references tech’s 10 megatrends for 2022. While the article is intended to point out stocks for investment purposes, the organizations referenced may be worth investigating as you plot your career exploration efforts. Read more here
How a mistake by YouTube shows its power over media
Every hour, YouTube deletes nearly 2,000 channels. The deletions are meant to keep out spam, misinformation, financial scams, nudity, hate speech and other material that it says violates its policies. But the rules are opaque and sometimes arbitrarily or mistakenly enforced. Policy experts say such experience is indicative of thorny free speech issues YouTube faces as the world’s largest online video service.
BETA Technologies begins process to expand electric aircraft facility in Vermont
The future is happening in Vermont. BETA plan will create hundreds of new jobs in the region and emphasize sustainability, access to green aviation and STEM education across Vermont.
Curious how ones goes from a history major to a machine learning engineer in fin tech? Check out the latest MIDDVantage episode with Winnie Yeung ’15
We invite you to watch the latest episode of our MIDDVantage: Exploring Careers in Data Analytics series:
Episode 6: History Major to a Machine Learning Engineer in Fin Tech (28 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Winnie Yeung ‘15, Machine Learning Engineer at Block
Interviewer: Steven Shi ‘23
Winnie Yeung ‘15 is a machine learning engineer at Block in the San Francisco Bay Area, working on developing and deploying Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision-related machine learning solutions to improve customer onboarding experiences. She earned her master’s in analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Visa. She has co-authored an NLP course with Mannings Publication and actively contributes to the open-source community by giving talks at PyCon Hong Kong. While at Middlebury (‘15), she majored in History and worked with Professor Febe Armanios researching Halal food traditions.
About the Data Analytics series: Data analytics is broken down into four basic types. Descriptive analytics describes what has happened over a given period. Diagnostic analytics focuses more on why something happened and predictive analytics moves to what is likely going to happen in the near term. Finally, prescriptive analytics suggests a course of action. Market watchers project the number of jobs for data professionals in the U.S will increase to over 3 million by 2022. This series includes interviews with many professionals who will share their vantage points on how they use data analytics in their career roles, their paths from campus to career, and career advice they would have for students interested in this career space.
Exploring Careers in Data Analytics is a collaborative series developed by the Center for Careers and Internships and Middlebury in DC with content contributions from members of the Middlebury Professional Network and Middlebury students.
The Next MIDDVantage: Careers in Data Analytics Episode Interviews Max Borrmann ’20, Data Visualization Associate atPlanet
Check out our latest MiddVantage: Careers in Data Analytics episode with Max Borrmann ’20, Data Visualization Associate at Planet.
Interviewed by Charlotte Gray ‘21, Max discusses Data Visualization Mapping the Planet.
After graduating from Middlebury with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Geography, Max joined Planet, applying his GIS skills, and mapping the planet. As a member of the marketing team, he creates visualizations of the planet Earth to support private and public sector clients, as well as NGOs. While at Middlebury, he worked in the Sustainability Solutions lab, designing sustainability-themed graphics and animations in Adobe Illustrator for display on building energy dashboard and to be included in a multimedia video series explaining the details of Middlebury’s energy system to a general audience.
The MiddVantage series is a collaboration between #MiddCCI and Middlebury in DC.
Get to Know Tuck Business Bridge
Business Bridge Program® provides you with essential business skills by combining an intensive classroom experience at a world-class business school and the hands-on training of an internship–all designed to help you launch a rewarding career.
Designed for top liberal arts and STEM undergraduates and recent grads, the Business Bridge certificate program delivers a comprehensive business curriculum taught by top-ranked MBA faculty from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, a capstone team project, recruiting services, and one-on-one career guidance.
Learn more at the Tuck Bridge Info Session on Wednesday, November 9th at 4:30 p.m. in Axinn 219.
Hear About Data Science in Politics with Alec MacMillen ’14, Voter Protection & Insights Analyst, at the Democratic National Committee in the first MIDDVantage episode in the Careers in Data Analytics series.
Check out the latest MIDDVantage video with Alec MacMillen ‘14, Voter Protection & Insights Analyst, Democratic National Committee. Interviewer: Breanna Guo ‘24.5.
MIDDVantage is a collaborative series developed by the Center for Careers and Internships and Middlebury in DC.