If you enjoy using numbers to learn about people, the economy, or world events, you may be interested in applying for the Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) internship program. Currently, there are 30 positions open for undergraduates who will have completed their sophomore or junior year as of June 2012. The internship will take place in Washington, DC, and the deadline to apply is January 7, 2012, at 5 p.m.

Successful applicants will work at one of the federal statistical agencies in the Washington, DC, area during the summer of 2012. They will work on key indicators of unemployment, crime, consumer prices, population migration and growth, agricultural production, educational performance of young people, transportation trends, or a host of other topics. They will participate in seminars on survey methodology and explore career options in survey research. This is a paid internship, with a salary of at least $24,000 (full-time annual equivalent), and apartment-style dormitory housing will be provided. For information, contact JPSM, 1218 LeFrak Hall, College Park, MD 20742. Visit the website for details.