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Summer Internships  - US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - for freshmen and sophomores Founded in 2008, the Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) was created in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to prepare the next generation of wildlife professionals by  introducing culturally and ethnically diverse college freshman and sophomores to conservation careers.  Interns attend a week-long orientation held in May and serve in internships tailored to various FWS career tracks, including visitor services, education, resource management – and many more! Benefits include: Weekly Living Allowance Travel Allowance Housing or Housing Allowance Assigned FWS mentor Hands-On Experience Week-long orientation in May Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award Application fee waived upon request The ideal candidate pool includes: Students who self-identify as being from diverse racial and ethnic back

GLOBE Summer Internships  with  The Nature Conservancy - apply by 1/6/16 SCA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy’s Growing Leaders On Behalf of the Environment (GLOBE) Program to offer students summer internships working for one of the field’s top organizations. If you are interested in starting a career in conservation while gaining hands-on experience with a non-profit environmental leader then GLOBE might be the program for you. Each year, The Nature Conservancy hires under-graduate students, graduate students and recent graduates to fill over 30 paid positions during a 10-week summer internship. These positions are available throughout the country and provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academics and the real-world conservation work that contribute to the health and sustainability of our world. GLOBE offers both field and o ffi ce-based positions in areas including: marketing, law, policy, environmental studies, philanthropy, and government rel

Advising and Course Notes HOW TO CONTACT YOUR ADVISOR --  Go to www.ensp.umd.edu , and check your advisor’s contact information under your CONCENTRATION. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ COURSE NOTES & SCHEDULE CHANGES ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Advising checklists -- Please let me know if you spot errors so I can fix them.  Thank you! ENSP400 – will be taught TuTh 2-3:15   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAKING WISE COURSE SELECTIONS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PROFESSIONAL WRITING -- Students may take any Professional Writing course that relates to their career and/or academic interests.  Do not assume you “must” take ENGL398V; many ENSP students choose to take ENGL390, ENGL392, ENGL398E, ENGL398N among others.  Courses include: Science Writing (English 390) – great for students planning on graduate school in the sciences Argumentation/Advanced Composition (English 391) Leg

Smithsonian Garden Internship Opportunities An exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences                                      The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening world. Eligibility Smithsonian Gardens accepts current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. For more information go here and look at the available opportunities along the RIGHT MARGIN .   Apply  by 2/1 for Sum

NOAA Hollings Scholarship for Sophomores in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY Attention   SOPHOMORES   studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest:  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to:   (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environ

Internships - Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies. EESI believes meeting this goal requires transitions to social and economic patterns that sustain people, the environment and the natural resources upon which present and future generations depend.  EESI advances innovative policy solutions that set us on a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy path. EESI is offering Spring internships --please click the links below for more information, required qualifications for each opportunity, and how to apply. Communications & Policy Internship Policy Internship Development Internship