Political Science

We are now accepting applications for the Kenneth Palmer Maine State Legislative Internship Program. The program is open to juniors and seniors on a competitive basis. The internship involves working two days per week in Augusta for approximately 14 weeks, from early January until early May(specific days TBD, but usually Tues/Thurs). Students are assigned to the […]

Mission: Readiness is seeking an intern for the Spring 2016 semester. If you know a qualified candidate interested in applying, please have them send their resume and cover letter to Abby Ware (aware@missionreadiness.org) and CC me (bgoodman@missionreadiness.org) on their submission. All the best, Ben Mission: Readiness, a nonpartisan, national security organization is currently seeking applications […]

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title:             Program Assistant, Sub Saharan Africa & Europe Organization:             Partners for Democratic Change (Partners) Reports to:                 SSA/E Associate Location:                     Washington, DC Start Date:                   As soon as possible-Position open until filled Salary:                         —- Job Type:                    Full time  Overview of Organization Partners for Democratic Change (Partners) is a global non-governmental organization committed to building […]

Hey Black Bears! It was a very exciting final week of the program, and I have more stories than I could possibly put in a single blog post. I am in Chicago right now for a quick layover; so far I’ve taken a two-hour flight from Seoul to Tokyo, had a three-hour layover, and then […]

Hey Black Bears! Now that I have managed to string together a few minutes of free time, I thought that I should give you an update on 2015 U.S. Congress – Korean National Assembly Exchange Program! It has been a very fun (and busy!) week, and we have seen a lot of what Korea has […]

My name is Matt Clausen, I’m a Regional Political Director for Mainers for Accountable Elections a nonprofit looking to strengthen campaign finance laws in Maine to hold our office holders accountable and increase transparency so voters know where the money that funds our Legislators races is coming from. I’m writing today to ask if you […]

Hey Black Bears! I apologize for the delay in my update, I found out the hard way that I can’t plug my laptop charger into the electric outlets in Seoul (who knew?). But first, I’m the guy on the left; the other two gentlemen are Gab Cheol Ji, and Senator Angus King. But, more on […]

Mission: Readiness – Military Leaders for Kids Program Assistant Organization: Mission: Readiness is the non-profit, non-partisan organization led by senior retired military leaders ensuring continued American security and prosperity into the 21st century by calling for smart investments in the upcoming generation of American children. Mission: Readiness has become a leading voice calling for improving […]

Would You Like to Work for a Democratic Congressional Candidate in Maine? Joe Baldacci is currently exploring a run against Second District Freshman Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin.  Joe Baldacci was born and brought up in Bangor.   With a father who served on the City Council and a brother who went on to become a Democratic […]

JUDITH DAWN GRANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for PRE-LAW STUDENTS MAJORING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE The JUDITH DAWN GRANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for 2015-2016 is open to competitive applications. The scholarship was established in 1980 by the family and friends of Judi Grant to be used at the University of Maine. The scholarships are for junior or senior Political Science students […]