ENSP Advising Blog

The Spatial Ecology and Conservation Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking an intern starting Spring 2025. The intern will support multiple components of a research project that examines the responses of the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) population to an active island restoration project.   The Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration Project at Poplar Island (Poplar Island) presents a unique opportunity to understand how large-scale ecological restoration projects affect terrapin populations. The two focal components of the project are (1) evaluating the current terrapin population on Poplar Island and how the population responds as the Poplar Island’s restoration progresses, and available habitat increases and (2) continue the Terrapin Education and Research Partnership (TERP), which places hatchlings into local classrooms and evaluate the success of released hatchlings into the population. The intern will support the project by partici...

The Current Student Scholarship application for  all   AGNR students is now open! This application is for awards for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Students must be planning to enroll in one or both of those semesters with their primary major in the College of AGNR to be eligible to apply. Students graduating in May 2025 or Summer 2025 are not eligible for awards.  ENSP students interested in applying must be in an AGNR-sponsored concentration. All students meeting the basic eligibility above are encouraged to apply.  Most college scholarships are offered as 1 year awards, so even current scholarship recipients should apply. If you have a question about a scholarship you currently receive, refer to your offer letter or contact me directly.  The application is due by 11:59 am by May 15th. All decisions will be released by July 1st.  Access the application on the College's Scholarships website at  go.umd.edu/fundagnr Or directly at  https://umdsurv...

This position is a Seasonal Natural Resource Technician I, with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program, from June - November 2025, based in Oxford, Maryland. Position:  Seasonal Natural Resource Technician I  Location:  Cooperative Oxford Laboratory - Oxford, MD Salary:  $17.87/hour  Job Description:  This position will assist with the response to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, including securing and processing tissue samples, collecting microbiological samples, documenting the results of field and laboratory examinations, and entering results into databases for disease investigations on federally protected, threatened, and endangered species.  Responsibilities will include conducting necropsy examinations, handling tissue samples, entering data, restocking stranding kits and laboratory supplies, shipping samples to diagnostic laboratories, and maintaining the cleanliness of vehi...

 Apply now for one of   four free online training sessions   to gain essential skills in   science policy engagement   and learn how to effectively connect with decision-makers. Earn a National Science Policy Network Certificate of Recognition by:   Attending   5 hours of training over 3 days   Completing   pre- and post-surveys What You’ll Learn:   How to   identify the stage of a policy issue   What   your role   should be in the policymaking process   How to   effectively engage with decision-makers Course Schedule: Each session meets for   two hours per day (12-2 PM Eastern | 9-11 AM Pacific)   and concludes with a   1-hour panel discussion with congressional science & technology staff on July 30.   Select from the following dates: Session 1:   June 25 & 26 Session 2:   July 9 & 10 Session 3:   July 16 & 17 Session 4:   July 23 & 24 Final All-Se...

Looking for a Summer Internship? CLA is seeking a third or fourth year undergraduate with an interest in environmental nonprofit marketing and/or communications to participate in our inaugural undergrad internship!  Check out our website for more information and email your resume to interns@chesapeakelegal.org

Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) is hiring tutors for Summer Session II and for the Fall 2025 semester. Application Links & Recruitment Materials (Additional information about the role can be found in these links as well): FA25 AAP Tutor Application Link FA25 ASTS Tutor Application Link Summer 2025 AAP Tutor Application Link  

 For ENSP students with a concentration sponsored by BSOS: The Dean’s Student Advisory Council is a distinguished undergraduate committee that plays a pivotal role in shaping the undergraduate experience within BSOS. As members of DSAC, students have the unique opportunity to: Advise the BSOS Associate Dean and Dean: Actively contribute to discussions and provide valuable insights to enhance the undergraduate experience within the college. Propose and Launch Initiatives: Drive positive change by suggesting and implementing initiatives that support and benefit BSOS undergraduates. Engage in Dialogue and Action: Participate in meaningful discussions on matters relevant to the undergraduate experience and collaborate on initiatives to address them. We are seeking dedicated and passionate students who are committed to making a positive impact on the BSOS undergraduate community. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the development of undergraduate programs, advocating for y...

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, part-time, hybrid, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking a graduate student or an upper-level undergraduate student with academic training in science education, outdoor/environmental education, resource management, or similar with experience creating online media and familiarity using software. Additionally, the intern should have access to a computer. Under the guidance of Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy staff, the Leave No Child Inside Environmental Education Intern willlearn and disseminate STEAM environmental educational information content for the Leave No Child Inside Program that meets NPS standards. Educational materials are designed to bring outdoor educational information about Dumbarton Oaks Park to Pre- K to 12 students. The candidate will work with...

  T he  Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program   is opening  application process for the upcoming 2025-2026 cohort. We are looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2025* and are interested in being change-makers.     Application Deadline : Monday, March 24th  Prospective students can learn more and apply at this  link . Point of contact : Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings Program Coordinator, Maleeha Coleburn ( cmaleeha@umd.edu ).      

  Considering Stanford  University for Graduate / Professional Studies? Learn about the  Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University ,  the largest fully endowed graduate scholarship program in the world. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving future leaders from around the world will receive  full funding  to pursue  any  graduate degree at Stanford University, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees. Please click here to register for upcoming info sessions and application workshops! To discuss your Knight-Hennessy application plans, and to receive support on your application, please reach out to the UMD National Scholarships Office at   scholarships@umd.edu Eligibility:  Citizens of ALL countries are e...

  Date: Wednesday, March 26th from 5 pm - 6:30 pm Location: University Career Center - Resource Room (Located in Hornbake Library South) *Open to students and alumni* Join us for an engaging panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles in areas such as policy, environmental planning, science, and consulting. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths! The panel will feature four UMD Alumni including Harry Huntley ‘20 who is the Agriculture Policy Lead at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, Dr. Samara Nehemiah ENSP ‘15 who is a Stock Assessment Scientist at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Sushanth Gupta ’22 who is an Environmental Planner at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and Omid Barr ‘18 who is a Community Engagement Specialist at MDB, Inc., a public healt...

  Through a generous grant from the Sustainability Fund, the UMD Arboretum & Botanical Gardens will be hiring summer interns for 2025. The priority consideration deadline is March 15 and more information can be found here:  https://arboretum. umd.edu/get-involved/summer- internships

  We are excited to announce that the  RESET Scholarship Cohort 3 application is now Live!   To learn more about scholarship eligibility, please click  here . You can apply for the RESET scholarship here:   go.umd.edu/RESETAPP25 The RESET Project will provide annual scholarships to 40-50 BLNA students through a year-long cohort program focusing on leadership, academic excellence, and empowerment.  Our program is supported by  Reboot Representation , a coalition of 21 leading companies committed to doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women receiving computing degrees by 2025.

  We continue our ENST seminar series this Wednesday March 5th at 3:00pm in 0408 ANSC. Our speaker this week is ENST Dr. Lauren Hennelly from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute who will present on " How genomics informs the conservation status and management of wolves in Asia" . Please share with colleagues and students across campus that you think will find this week's talk interesting.  If you are unable to join us in person (0408 ANSC) you will be able to connect via Zoom at the following link:  https://umd.zoom.us/j/ 93448270124?pwd= ypC3MbaFOysDaaGEcyrca7y6bDphUh .1  with password  ENST_!  Note that we have a password now for the Zoom link and it ends with !  GATES and the Faculty  invite you to Wednesday Afternoon Club (WAC)  immediately after seminar. This week we will stay in house down in the ANSC atrium. Snacks will be provided.   We hope to see you all there!