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Career Shuttle: Smithsonian's National Zoo Friday, April 8, 2016 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m This career shuttle is for students who are interested in learning more about the wide range of careers available within a zoo (including but not limited to: public affairs, communications, development, animal care, exhibits and more). You will hear from UMD alumni who work at the Zoo and learn more about internship, career and volunteer opportunities with the organization. Read more about  employment  and  internships  with Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Go to Careers4Terps > Events > RSVP
Summer Internship - PAID Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Data Analyst Duration:          May 30 - August 15 (approx) Location:        U.S. Environmental Protection Agency                             Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership                             Chesapeake Bay Program Office                             410 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland Job Summary: The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Maryland’s Department of Environmental Science and Technology, and will work directly with the Nonpoint Source Data Analyst at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office in Annapolis, Maryland. The U.S. EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program leads a multi-organization partnership that is in the process of updating water quality modeling tools to estimate how nutrient runoff from agricultural land has changed over the last three decades. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The intern will contribute to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s research ef
Mont. County Watershed Management Division Stream Monitoring Internship - apply by May 2 Volunteers/unpaid interns sought to work with stream monitoring crews to collect biological, physiochemical, and habitat data needed to assess stream health.  Field duties may include :  Stream monitoring:  Fish sampling  Habitat assessments  Physical chemistry sampling  Amphibian & reptile surveys  Laboratory/office duties may include :  Benthic macroinvertebrate sub-sampling  Data entry and database querying  Public outreach projects  Interns and volunteers should have reliable transportation, be prepared to work full days outside, and be capable of carrying up to 30 lbs of gear. This internship is a great opportunity to fulfill course requirements, gain job experience and exposure to the field of watershed management! Applications can be requested by contacting askDEP@montgomerycountymd.gov . Specify that you are interested in a volunteer intern positi
FAQ's & Answers re: Declaring a Concentration WHEN do I have to declare my concentration? ·          ENSP students MAY declare a concentration any time after your first full semester on campus UNLESS you are a transfer student who came in with > 40 credits.  You must declare your concentration your first semester. ·          ENSP students MUST declare a concentration when you hit 40 credits completed .  I will be emailing students this week who have completed 40 or more credits , who MUST develop a graduation plan BEFORE they can register.  That message will include helpful messages and other items particular to your situation. HOW do I declare my concentration? ·          You declare a concentration by developing a graduation plan and having it approved.  ONE  EXCEPTION:  If you are applying to Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, you MUST develop a graduation plan BUT you must wait until June to apply online. ·          Instructions for dev
Summer school in the Colorado Rockies Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies   A great opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning while immersed in an incredible ecosystem setting! Gain valuable career skills in hands-on ecosystem field research Open to students from all majors and universities  Earn 3 undergraduate transfer credits from the University of Montana' Environmental Studies Program (ENST391) Dates:  June 21 - July 10   or  July 18 - August 6 For all course information visit: www.EcoFS.org Direct further questions to: Professor Steve Johnson at steve@EcoFS.org  or call (303)859-0173
Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) Summer school / field ecology in Montana FlatheadLake Biological Station (FLBS) , associated with the University of Montana, is offering a rigorous field ecology academic program in a spectacular natural setting in Northwest Montana. Join us June 13 – August 5, 2016 for 2- and 4-week immersion style courses including:  Field Ecology, Conservation Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Lake Ecology, Stream Ecology, Alpine Ecology, and Ecology of Forests and Grassland . Each course involves hands-on learning under the open sky on all day field trips and overnight camping trips to relevant sites in the Flathead Basin including Glacier National Park.    By attending the summer academic program, students can accelerate their coursework and gain field experience, count on personal interaction with instructors, and pick up credits at a reasonable cost.   Apply online here . A high percentage of qualified scholarship applicants receive financial
2016 Internships -- U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Looking for an internship that’s more than filing papers and getting coffee? Address key issues such as community impoverishment and environmental degradation Research issues that make a significant impact across multiple communities Contribute to an award-winning, nationally-recognized initiative, the OSMRE/VISTA Teams Gain real work experience with a federal regulatory agency Now accepting internships for multiple office at OSMRE Headquarters in Washington, DC. Students with the follow majors/interests should apply : Anthropology, Appalachian Studies, Communications, Community Development, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geology, Human Services, Information Systems, Non-profit Management, Planning, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sociology, Sustainability Term Dates
Urban Farm Internships/Apprenticeships at ECO City Farms ECO City Farms , a Certified Naturally Grown urban nonprofit teaching farm with two locations in Prince George's County, MD, is looking for interns and apprentices for the Spring/Summer 2016 season.  These positions  present an immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn about sustainable urban agriculture by working directly with experienced farm staff. In addition, you make a significant contribution to ECO’s programs. Both Internships and Apprenticeships run in two 6-month cycles: a spring/summer season (March-September) and a fall/winter season (September-March). Internships  -- are for those who want to get a feel for urban farming without making a huge commitment, and require 6 work hours per week. Interns are unpaid, but receive in-kind opportunities for workshops, courses, and farm visits. Apprenticeships  -- are for those who’ve demonstrated a long-term commitment to farming and require a weekly 16-hour commi
Summer Camp Counselor Internships - rolling applications Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center is a private, non-profit located on the Eastern Shore in Grasonville, MD, dedicated to creating the next generation of Bay stewards by providing “hands-on, feet-wet” environmental education. Our summer camps allow students to explore life around the Bay through science, environmental studies, arts, and recreation. Our summer internship program offers great experience for college students interested in: education, environmental studies, recreation, or biology.  These are unpaid internship positions; however we work with interns to secure college credit from their schools and a living expenses stipend may be available.  Intern Responsibilities: Supervise group of up to 20 campers with a team of 2-3 counselors Observe lessons, focusing on environmental studies and biology, and assist teacher with daily lessons Plan, prepare for, and l
Ocean Mammal Institute Humpback Whale Research Internship Maui, Hawaii -- January 3-20, 2017 During this internship you will: Learn field research techniques on the humpback whale. Participate in discussions on the geopolitics of protection. Revitalize your connection to nature. Cost:  $2850 Housing : fully furnished condominiums on the ocean More information and the application: www.oceanmammalinst.org
PAID - National Environmental Education Foundation The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is seeking an intern to develop content for NEEFusa.org that will be distributed to NEEF’s national network of television weathercasters and media, educators, and other audiences. Responsibilities:     The intern will research and write content with a special focus on water issues, including stormwater runoff and water quality, low impact development and green infrastructure, and climate change impacts on US water resources. The intern will assist in conceptualizing graphics and videos related to new content. The intern will also assist with website updates and special projects as needed. Qualifications:     Applicants should have a background in environmental science, atmospheric science, natural resources or a related field. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science concepts into understandable t
Several openings for new graduates Food Recovery Network - apply by 4/8 Food Recovery Network  is the largest student movement against food waste and hunger in America. Since 2011, students at more than 171 campuses in nearly all 50 states have recovered and donated over one million pounds of food. We are searching for candidates for the following positions: ·   Communications Associate ·   Programming Associate ·   2016-2017 Fellowship Cohort As an organization rooted in student activism and leadership, Food Recovery Network places great emphasis on career development; encouraging innovation and ownership of projects; and providing opportunities for our team to advance their professional goals. By joining us, you will work with the founding team and other young leaders with a social entrepreneurial spirit. Position descriptions and application instructions can be found at  bit.ly/frnhiring .  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through April 8
A message from the  ENSP Student Association Hello everyone! I hope everyone's semester is going well so far! You may all remember a time last semester when Ori Gutin, a now-graduate of the Environmental Science and Policy program, solicited the members of the ENSP major to form an major-based Student Association centered on environmentalism. It is our pleasure to announce that his visions have been brought into reality in the form of an ENSP Student Association! In order to clearly outline our purpose,  we would like to take the opportunity to introduce the ideas and values underlining the ENSPSA and introduce ourselves, the Executive Board, to you all. Also, we are writing to gain your input. Read on to learn more about us.   CLICK HERE to participate in our survey. As defined by Ori, the ENSPSA predominantly functions to create opportunities for students and faculty to engage with environmentalism through five key pillars. Academic understanding:  By providing me
Post-graduate advising for ENSP majors If you are interested in seeking general advice on post-graduation planning, Professor Joanna Goger is available to meet with you on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please e-mail Professor Goger at jgoger@umd.edu  to set up your meeting. Please include: Your planned graduation month/year. Scheduling priority will be given to those graduating in May  and December 2016 Three (3) time slots that you are available between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. If you are not available during this time, we can choose an alternate date and time. A two-sentence description of what you think you might like to do after graduation, and At least one question that you would like to have answered at the meeting
10 Field Assts for Deer-Forest Study - apply ASAP May 16 – August 19 The Deer-Forest Study  is a Penn State University research project investigating the effects of soils, competing vegetation, and deer browsing of forest vegetation conditions. We are hiring 10 field techs to assist with data collection this summer. Primary duties include inventorying vegetation on permanent plots across 3 different state forests in Pennsylvania. We provide vehicles for work duties and housing assistance. Location : Susquehannock, Rothrock, and Bald Eagle State Forests, PA. Six positions will be based out of State College, PA and 4 positions in Coudersport, PA Pay: 40 hrs/week at $11/hr. Field vehicle and housing assistance also provided. Duties : Find and monument permanent forest inventory plots using GPS and other tools; identify and quantify the size and abundance of overstory and understory plants on permanent plots; and collect, record and archive data. Key qualifications: At lea
Environmental Sciences Scholarship - apply by 3/15  To promote the preservation, awareness, and appreciation of our environment, the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge  offers scholarships to students who are pursuing careers in fish and wildlife management, environmental education and science, and related fields.   Three annual scholarships , one each of $3000, $2000, and $1000 may be awarded to qualified applicants to be paid directly to their chosen college.  The scholarships are to be used for tuition, college fees, books, supplies, and equipment, if required of all other students in the registered courses.    Scholarships are available to students whose home residences are in Maryland and will be entering their junior or senior year or a graduate program at the end of their present college term.   Students receiving full scholarships from another source or combination of sources are not eligible.   Applicants need to print out the application form here
Careers in Sustainability   Thursday, April 14 4:00-6:00 p.m. University Career Center - 3100 HBK, South Wing Interested in a career in sustainability, but you don’t know how to get started? Torn between law school, being an activist, or starting your own business?  These questions, and others, are ones many passionate people constantly ask themselves, all trying to figure out the right path to take where our talents can be utilized to make the biggest impact on sustaining our communities and the planet. As sustainability becomes an even more important topic in businesses, nonprofits, and the government, it’s important to know how to strategically build up your experiences and skills to land your dream job. Drop in with your questions and meet one-on-one with professionals from diverse sectors and working on a variety issues. This informal setting will give you the opportunity to learn about your career path, network with representatives currently working on sustai
Seeking AmeriCorps Adventure STEM Educators New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS)  New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) seeks ten AmeriCorps Adventure STEM Educators to join the national movement of 80,000 Americans who choose to serve in communities that need it most. Adventure STEM Educators  implement our AmeriCorps program, in partnership with the New London Public School District (NLPS).  The Adventure STEM Educators will help impact young people’s lives by providing opportunities for transformational experiences and personal growth through integration of NESS’s STEM-based adventure education program with school curriculum. NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassadors) AmeriCorps Members will become an integral part of the NLPS through a common vision of improved student performance and achievement.  These full-time, 12-month AmeriCorps Adventure STEM Educators will help develop and implement NESS’s STEM-based adventure education curriculum. This is
Mianus (NY) River Gorge - apply by 3/18 College Internship in Suburban Ecology  Mianus River Gorge , a conservation organization and 900-acre nature preserve in Westchester County, NY, offers four 8-week summer internships for college students interested in the conservation of natural areas in urbanizing landscapes.    Internships last for a period of 8 weeks. This year the internship will run from Jun 28 - Aug 19. Longer internships may be available upon request.   We generally must give preference to local students or those that can commute, as summer housing is not always guaranteed. We still encourage students from outside our region to apply as we may be able to secure housing.  Each intern will work alongside Gorge staff and graduate students on a variety of projects including wildlife monitoring, non-native species management, and GIS applications. The internship is a mix of performing research and enacting management plans.  Interns will work with and supervise hi
Research Internship Global Food Security Project JOB SUMMARY:   The CSIS Global Food Security Project provides long-term, strategic guidance to policy makers to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance programs are efficient, effective, and sustainable. The project studies and highlights the impact of global food security on critical U.S. strategic interests, such as political stability and economic prosperity, through desk and field research, analytic publications, and public and private events. By engaging and collaborating with thought leaders in Washington, DC and beyond, the project aims to increase the level of dialogue surrounding challenges to food security and to help develop both the policy solutions and political will to address them. Analyzing President Obama’s legacy in food security and creating a roadmap for the next administration are important aspects of the project’s goal to strengthen and sustain U.S. leadership in food security and agricultural development.
WAYS TO “A’s” DEVELOP A POWER PLAN Collect your syllabi, and write on one piece of paper all your tests and assignments, by DATE (not subject) . Put this over your desk where you can see it.  This gives you a "long-term view" of your semester, as well as a day-to-day or week-to-week view. Develop a weekly study plan and stick to it . You should be studying about 2 hours per credit hour per week; e.g., a 14-credit load means you should have about 28 preparation hours per week. If you have research papers due, visit this wonderful Research Paper Planner and incorporate research/writing times into your weekly schedule (above). After Spring Break, check your Final Exam dates .   Confirm the information with your professor and/or syllabus.     If you find you have 3 exams on one day, there is NOT a policy that “requires” faculty to change one of the exam days/times!    However, by planning ahead and speaking to them early, you are giving sympathetic instructors a cha
More than rules and punishments ACADEMIC INTEGRITY EXPLAINED Every year about this time, somebody discovers the hard way that they don’t know everything they need to know about academic integrity – why it’s important, how to protect it, and how to avoid commonly-made mistakes that can land you in front of Honor Council.   My favorite resource on this topic is one I found on the Web.  I like it because it explains in student-friendly language why trust is so important, why original research is so hard, and why citations do so much more for you than “just” protect you from charges of plagiarism.  It also addresses such confusing questions as: When is collaboration okay and when is it cheating?  Have I cited something thoroughly if I’ve listed it in my references? If you have the time and the inclination, read this well-organized webpage – and bookmark it for future reference.  Although it’s from Princeton University, everything but the details of their disciplinary process
University of North Florida REU in Coastal Biology - apply by 3/20 The University of North Florida (UNF) will host the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, offering paid research training experiences in Coastal Biology to 10 undergraduates over 10 weeks (May 23-July 29, 2016).   REU participants will be paired with Coastal Biologists at UNF and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR), and conduct mentored research projects related to their mentor's expertise.  The 2016 REU session will focus on research topics including shark ecology and physiology, invasive species (lionfish) biology, evolutionary genetics and speciation in fish, crustacean reproduction, salt marsh restoration, fish ecology, fish endocrinology, and marine natural products. At the beginning of the program, students will complete a 1-week orientation on performing research in Coastal Biology to prepare them for th