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Baltimore Urban Resources Initiatives (URI)  - Apply by 4/15  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY The Urban Resources Initiative Internship Program is a partnership between the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Parks & People Foundation, and area universities to provide interns for priority projects in Baltimore parks. URI nterns develop innovative pilot projects and conduct research to support restoration of Baltimore’s urban parks, natural resources, and neighborhoods. Projects are involved in research and development, youth education and training, and community building with nonprofits, community organizations, and local government agencies like the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks. These projects help to broaden interns’ understanding of urban natural resource and neighborhood revitalization issues, as well as the link between their classroom learning and career development. Interns have a strong record of serving Baltimore, en
IMPORTANT - MANY CHANGES 1.     The ENSP Core has been revised.   All ENSP students  preparing their graduation plans   this   Spring for Fall 2016  will take at least one of:  ENSP305, 330, 340, 342, or 350.  We hope these courses will better prepare you for the kinds of work you’ll do upon graduation.  ·       The  new  advising checklists are  bolded in red . ·       Students already enrolled in a concentration   will  not  be affected by this change.  Your graduation requirements are  not bolded .    2.     Changes in Economics courses: ·      Beginning in Fall 2016 ,  ECON200 and ECON201 will be 3-credits .  If you are completing this course  now , or have already completed it, you will keep your 4 credits. ·      Began this Spring 2016,   students may take only  one  of the following courses for credit:   AREC240, AREC241, AREC250, or ECON200.  If you took two or more of these classes  prior  to this Spring, you can keep the duplicate credits. 3.    
Global Semester Science Diplomacy - apply by 4/8 Want an internship in DC?  Join Global Semester . Our world is increasingly defined by scientific advancements and technological innovation. Solutions to today’s global challenges — in economic growth/poverty reduction, climate change, food security, and health – will rely on developments in science and technology (S&T). Science is now a global endeavor.  The United States and many other countries view S&T as the means to achieve economic goals and ensure the well-being of their populations. The pursuit of knowledge and technology development relies on national level efforts and also extends beyond national jurisdictions. As a result, the linkages between foreign policy and S&T have never been stronger.  Science Diplomacy integrates the foreign policy and scientific and technological communities.  In the fall, students will take a course that will explore the science and technology/foreign policy nexus with speci
Federal Semester Energy and Environmental Policy - Apply by 4/8 Want an internship in Washington, D.C.?   Join the  Federal Semester Program . During the fall, students learn about the policy-making process and discuss subject-based issues in a seminar course about Energy and Environmental Policy . Class visits to federal agencies, guest speakers, and round table sessions ensure that students receive a variety of real-world perspectives.   Activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers. In the spring, students intern at federal agencies, congressional offices, think-tanks, nonprofits, and related organizations. Past internship locations include Department of State, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, White House,  and many more. Most ENSP students do this as ENSP386, which we can "count" for 5 credits because you will likely be interning about 20 hours/
Spring 2016 - Final Exam Schedule is online.   Go to:  https://ntst.umd.edu/soc/exam  You can click on your department or enter in the specific course and section.
Registration Reminders +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.   ADVISING IS MANDATORY Students with special scheduling needs begin registration 3/31/16.  Registration appointments go backwards by credit level – Seniors first, then Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen.   Advising is mandatory for all ENSP students , regardless of Concentration, GPA, or credits earned.  You should go to your assigned advisor for advising -- not to the College Office.  The new formatting of appointment information in TESTUDO is confusing. ·      ==>   To find out when you register, go to: http://www.testudo.umd.edu/ and look for Appointment and Registration Status.   ==>   Your registration appointment is when the computer will let you in to register for Fall 2016.  Registration appointments are scheduled by credits completed, so the only way to get an earlier appointment than the one you have been assigned is to transfer AP or transfer credits that may not have been poste
Monday, April 11  -- is the LAST DAY TO DROP one class or 4 credits with a “W.” ·          This means you could drop HEBR 111 (6 credits, but one class) or ENGL 212 and KNES 155N (4 credits, but two classes). WHAT IF I NEED TO DROP MORE THAN 4 CREDITS? ·          If extenuating circumstances are causing difficulty with your academics generally, please contact Dr. Whittemore ASAP .  There is help available on campus, and academic procedures to be followed, should you need assistance handling the academic consequences of a personal situation.  It is better to “strategize” now, while you have options, than to wait and do nothing, hoping the situation will “right” itself. WHAT IF I AM RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID?  ·          Check with your Financial Aid counselor in the Lee Building NOW if dropping a course would put you below 12 credits.  Most aid programs allow this provided you began the semester with 12 or more credits, but there may be a few that do not – and it ca
Beyond the Classroom Living-Learning Program Looking for an internship that aligns with your passion? Interested in making an impact? Join Beyond the Classroom! Explore civic issues that matter to YOU! Gain real world experience Develop leadership skills Engage in community service Optional housing in South Campus Commons Beyond the Classroom, in the words of a former student, “exposes you to the world’s leading problems in new and engaging ways: through community service, activism, research, and meeting and speaking with those that are directly affected by challenges and work to fight them.”  Past ENSP students have interned with  Chesapeake Climate Action Network; US Environmental Protection Agency; US Department of Agriculture; Fund for the Public Interest/Environment Maryland; and Food and Water Watch.   For a printable PDF flyer , go HERE. For more information and to apply, go to:   http://beyondtheclassroom.umd.edu/apply.htm   Beyond the Cla
Unpaid internships available Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) in Maryland:   http://chesapeakeclimate.org/jobs/maryland-climate-organizing-internship/ in Virginia:   http://chesapeakeclimate.org/jobs/virginia-climate-organizing-internship/   Also, here is their general jobs page:  http://chesapeakeclimate.org/jobs/
Seeking ENSP-BSOS Students - apply by 4/4 BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is an undergraduate committee that provides a forum for the exchange of information and discussion of matters pertinent to the undergraduate experience in BSOS.   We/ENSP have five areas of concentration in BSOS, so it’s important to have good representation.    If you are interested in serving, please   re ad more about DSAC   and nominate yourself    here   by   April 4, 2016 . Questions?  Please contact DSAC Chair Jhansi Katakam at   dsacbsos@gmail.com .
Learn to Grow Food! Have you ever wanted to grow food, but didn't want to deal with soil and weeds? Do you want to grow food in your own room? Join Green Roots to find out more, and get hands-on experience growing food using hydroponic technology. Green Roots exists to advance sustainable and urban agriculture through innovative techniques. We are driven by the desire to advance our campus and communities towards self-reliance and resilience. As an organization, we are focused on research, education, and community service. We will explore issues related to hydroponics, design hydroponic systems, serve and educate the public, and donate produce we grow to local food banks.  Meeting schedule and location is flexible depending on group availability. Contact: Jimmy Shue; jshue@terpmail.umd.edu or greenrootsumd@gmail.com
Elephants, Culture, and Ecology of Thailand - apply by 4/15 The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute (ISDSI) is offering a 5 week course this coming summer in Thailand focused on understanding elephants at the intersection of culture and ecology. Historically revered in Asia, elephants have a long history intertwined with human communities and local ecosystems.   Students will start in Chiang Mai at ISDSI, studying conversational Thai and the history and biology of elephants in Thailand and Southeast Asia.  This will be followed by an extended expedition into several communities looking at elephant conservation efforts, the dilemmas posed by elephant tourism, and getting to know elephants first hand. The program will feature seminars, field studies, and on-going experiential learning.  Space is limited so students are encouraged to apply early.  DATES:   June 6 to July 8   (5 weeks) DEADLINE: Rolling admission until   April 15.   Check with UMD's
Fall 2016 Internship National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Science and Conservation Internship Location : Downtown Silver Spring, MD Description : The intern's primary responsibilities will be to research and develop science and conservation projects to support sanctuaries and sanctuary resources, build and strengthen partnerships with organizations and institutions that can assist with conservation work and outreach, manage existing conservation products, spend plans, and accounts, create and promote communications materials and products, and increase the number of DOJ cases and community service payments to NMSF.   For more information and to apply : www.marinesanctuary.org/careers   Successful applicants will be notified in June.
PAID - Field Research Assistants - apply by 3/28 Project : Ecological Restoration In Urban Park Forests Location : New York City Parks Supervisor : Dr. Lea Johnson, UMD professor Travel Required : Yes Compensation : $12/hour Housing provided at USFS New York City Urban Field Station 6/10 - 7/31 Dates : June 6 – August 5 (end flexible) Hours : Full time Review of applications begins on March 28 and continues until positions are filled. Description :  Dr. Johnson has been collaborating with New York City Parks to improve the effectiveness of ecological restoration in urban forests since 2007. This year we will return to sites where ecological restoration was begun in the early 1990s. We will be sampling long-term vegetation plots in urban forests, and observing the unfolding (and sometimes surprising) story of plant community dynamics following restoration treatments. Training will be provided in all field protocols. Role and Responsibilities :  The Field Research As
Summer Session Offerings ENSP101 -- Intro to Environmental Science Summer I -- MTuWTh - 10-11:45 INSTRUCTOR: Annette Spivy One of two required courses that introduce students to the topics studied and methods employed in environmental science and policy. Emphasis on scientific ways of knowing; the systems, cycles, flows, and interfaces that characterize the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere; the analysis of human impacts on these systems; and the nature of scientific uncertainty and methods of quantifying environmental processes. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GEOG498T -- Sustainability and the City: Washington, DC’s Green Landscape Summer Session II --  T/Th 9:00am – 12:30pm  Dr. Rachel Berndtson Geographers have long studied human-environment interactions at the urban scale. As spaces of human-environment interaction, cities are sites of economic production, cultural maintenance, and environmental change. Given expanding urban p
UMD Hydroponics - Seeking New Members UMD Hydroponics exists to advance sustainable and urban agriculture through innovative techniques. We are driven by the desire to advance our campus and communities towards self-reliance and resilience. We want to show everyone that growing food can be easy, fun, and affordable. As an organization, we are focused on research, education, and community service. We will explore issues related to hydroponics, design hydroponic systems, serve and educate the public, and donate produce we grow to local food banks. We have flexible meeting times, depending on availability of majority. We communicate a lot through GroupMe, email, and Trello. Meeting Location(s): Locations are subject to change. We have met in Oakland Hall, but other locations may include Stamp, South Campus Diner, and the Research Greenhouse. Contact: Jimmy Shue; jshue@terpmail.umd.edu or umdhydroponics@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/umdhydroponics
Careers in Environmental Health Wednesday, April 13 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m . University Career Center - 3134 Hornbake Library Do you want to build a career focused on creating a healthier, safer environment for our country and around the globe? Come to this event to learn more about different career options - both entry level and long term - from alumni, professionals, and current interns. Light refreshments will be provided.   Confirmed panelists include  (more will be added):  Maryland Environmental Health Network,  Public Health Advocacy Coordinator Reduction in Motion , Communications and Outreach Coordinator Environmental Health Division-MD Department of Health & Mental Hygiene  , Director Maryland Department of Natural Resources- Chesapeake & Coastal Service , Coastal Planning Section Chief   Plisko Sustainable Solutions , President Space is limited, so register today! 
PAID - SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP Otter Point Creek,  Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Harford County, Maryland Applications  must be received by -  4/1  (deadline extended). Background:   The Otter Point Creek Alliance and the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland (Maryland Reserve) co-sponsor summer research internships open to qualified undergraduate students who conduct a summer research project within the Otter Point Creek Component of the Maryland Reserve.  The Otter Point Creek Component is one of three sites that comprise the Maryland Reserve. It contains 704 acres of upland and riparian forest, tidal freshwater marshes, streams, creeks, submerged aquatic vegetation, and open water. Otter Point Creek is located in the tidal headwaters of the Bush River in Harford County, Maryland. Possible Research Topic s:   Otter Point Creek is an ideal site for a broad range of research topics with a diversity of habitats (tidal
Research Assistant, Bat Projects – Apply by 4/1 Delaware DivISION of Fish and Wildlife -  Smyrna,   Delaware Seasonal :   May – October 2016 (37.5 hours/week) --  Primary responsibilities will include assisting with recruiting and managing volunteers for bat projects, ordering, maintaining and decontaminating gear, assisting with live catches of bats, conducting acoustic surveys and analyzing the calls, preparing outreach materials, resolving bat/human conflicts and managing data. Position also involves finding maternity colonies, collecting and editing GIS data and managing multiple databases. Public outreach will be needed for a variety of the bat projects.   May also be required to assist with amphibian and reptile projects including surveys for bog turtle habitat and bog turtles, conducting radio telemetry with bog turtles, collecting data for other amphibian and reptile projects, including site surveys and environmental reviews. Activities, such as data entry (GIS