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Scholarship Application Adele's Circle of Women Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship grants annual scholarships to help deserving students who advance the role of women and girls in their academic studies and activities, who plan to further this leadership in their personal and professional lives. The scholarship seeks to aid emerging student leaders and/or recognize accomplished student leaders. The five scholarships provide a $500 award to a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student. Established in 2015, the Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship is generously funded by Terp alumnae.  Eligibility Requirements for five (5) $500 scholarships: Previous recipients of Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship are not eligible to apply. Current UMD student (undergraduate or graduate):  Emerging Student Leaders: (1 First Year Student, 1 Second Year Student); Accomplished Student Leaders: (Third Year Student, 1 Fourth Year Student, 1 Graduate Student) In good ac
Internship Opportunity C&O Canal Trust C&O Canal Trust is currently hiring two interns for the spring semester!  To read more and to apply, visit:  http://www.canaltrust.org/about-us/employment/
Internship Opportunity USDA- ARS Interested in working on research focused around sustainable agriculture? Apply for the USDA's most recent internship opportunity!
Now hiring Federal Wildlife Officers U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has just announced hires for Federal Wildlife Officers. There are openings for veterans, current Federal employees, and recent graduates/students. Below are the active links to Land Management LE Officer, GL-1801-5/7/9, vacancies: Recent Grad GL-5/7:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486181800 Gov't-wide GL-5:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486183200 DOI GL-5:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486183700 Gov't-wide GL-7/9:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486183800 DOI GL-7/9:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486184500
Scholarships available EcologyPlus Apply for EcologyPlus Scholarships - Career Mentoring, Networking and Opportunities EcologyPlus aims to connect diverse college students and early career scientists with timely and relevant career opportunities and a community of peers and professionals in ecology and related careers across all sectors. EcologyPlus is both an alliance and an approach to integrate available partner programs that foster the participation of underrepresented minorities in a broad range of career pathways where ecology plays a role. EcologyPlus recognizes the need for diverse ecological expertise in a wide variety of fields. For more information, please visit: https://esa.org/ecologyplus
Now Hiring: Puget Sound Policy Manager Washington Environmental Council For December grads! Position Summary The Puget Sound Policy Manager is part of Washington Environmental Council’s Puget Sound Program and is responsible for implementing the state, federal, and local policy agenda to protect and recover Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. The vibrant and enthusiastic Puget Sound Program team works toward clean water and healthy habitat that support iconic species like salmon and orcas and the communities that rely on Puget Sound economically and culturally. Our work builds grassroots and legislative support for a healthy Puget Sound, connects communities across the Sound on recovery efforts, advocates for better policy and enforcement, and demands increased financial investments where needed. The Puget Sound Policy Manager will develop, refine, and implement creative solutions to advance Puget Sound recovery, from incentive-based approaches to regulatory processes that protect clea
12-week Summer Internship Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation The Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation is pleased to offer a unique, 12-week summer internship in partnership with Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change. This internship is focused on analyzing National Park Service cultural landscapes in the Northeast Region for vulnerability to climate change impacts -- including, flooding, erosion, and storm surge -- using Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) data. The internship offers opportunities to develop and apply analytical and creative thinking skills in exploration of new approaches to a challenging real-world problem. To learn more, please visit the Future Park Leaders website and see the internship announcement (also attached). Applications are due January 26, 2018. Detailed application instructions are available here . Juniors and seniors encouraged to apply.
Summer 2018 Undergrad Research Maryland Sea Grant Are you looking for a summer research internship studying ocean, coastal or environmental science? Check out the Maryland Sea Grant Summer REU program. They bring upper-level undergraduate students to the Chesapeake Bay to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. They select undergrads in many disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science. In particular, they encourage students from colleges and universities where access to marine science and to research opportunities is limited and who are from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math. They believe bringing together students from many disciplines, backgrounds and parts of the country makes for a more interesting and educational summer experience. They are accepting applications t
Udall Scholarship NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - Udall Scholarship in Environmental Issues Francis DuVinage, Director – Leslie Brice, Assistant Director – www.scholarships.umd.edu Are you a junior or sophomore strongly committed to making a difference in environmental issues through your studies, community service, and career plans? Do you have an outstanding record of activism, leadership, and research on environmental issues? Do you have an excellent record of undergraduate studies, internships and/or research related to the environment? Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Learn about the Udall Scholarship in Environmental Issues, a program that seeks to identify future environmental leaders in fields including public policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Udall Scholars take part in a four-day Orientation in Tucson, Arizona where they meet with other Scholars, elected officials and env
Summer 2018 Immersive Field Ecology Experiences Flathead Lake Biological Station, Montana   University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station is the place to go for high quality and rewarding hands-on learning in all areas of field ecology, taught outside under the open sky. Coupled with contemporary and cutting-edge methods and technologies, the FLBS summer academic program offers rich and rigorous field ecology experiences taught by outstanding faculty from UM and beyond.   Courses begin June 25, 2018 and run through August 17, 2018.   For Important Dates and Deadlines, Courses Offered, Scholarships and Logistics information , check the FLBS website at: https://flbs.umt.edu/apps/education/   We have 12 great courses in both aquatic and terrestrial realms that will be of interest to students ranging from “sophomores-to-be” (Field Ecology) to upperclassmen to early grad students.   Here are some relevant pieces of info: small class sizes, great faculty, students fr
Opportunities available Smithsonian Environmental Research Center The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has a wide variety of opportunities available for current students and recent graduates. Check 'em out! Click the links below for information on.... Internships: https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx Fellowships: https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships Volunteering: https://serc.si.edu/volunteer
Summer Program University of Oxford Students are encouraged to apply for the Enterprise and the Environment Summer School which will take place from 1st - 13th July 2018 in Oxford. This is a 2 week programme which teaches from the UMD Smith School’s strengths in environmental economics and policy, law, energy, enterprise management and financial markets and investment. It is intended for students who are passionate about leading environmental change and wanting to address the critical global challenges we will face in the 21st century. During the Summer School attendees will be provided with over 50 hours of teaching (through a combination of lectures, simulations, field trips and case-studies), engage in discussion with University of Oxford academics, and network with a global classroom of students. Addition information, including instructions on how to apply, is available on their website .
Post-Grad Opportunity Meridian Institute Meridian Institute is pleased to announce position openings within the Meridian Fellowship Program – an opportunity for recent college graduates to work on varied and highly complex public policy issues, learn about the field of multi-party collaborative problem solving, and engage with leaders from a variety of sectors and interest groups. The Fellowship provides the next generation of public policy leaders with the skills they need to encourage collaboration on complex and controversial problems. An announcement about the position and instructions for how to apply are available here. The deadline to submit applications is 10 pm EST on February 2, 2018. Meridian Institute is a non-profit organization that helps people solve complex and controversial problems, make informed decisions, and implement solutions that improve lives, the economy, and the environment. At Meridian, we design collaborative approaches that bring together people wh
Summer 2018 Internship Eco-Healthy Child Care program CEHN’s national Eco-Healthy Child Care® (EHCC) program strives to make child care facilities as environmentally healthy as possible by educating and empowering child care professionals to reduce toxicants within their child care facilities using free or low-cost measures. Those passionate about protecting our nation’s youngest from exposures to common environmental health hazards, and those interested in early education and care settings, training and educating programs, and initiatives that seek to effect change via the marketplace, will find this internship rewarding. Juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in public health, environmental studies, public or nonprofit administration, public policy, communication/journalism or health sciences are welcome to apply.  To read the full job description, visit:  http://cehn.org/join-us/careers-and-internships/ The position requires strong research, organization, and commun
Research Internships! Agroecology Lab at UMD The Agroecology Lab is seeking several undergraduates who want to gain experience in field and laboratory research during the Spring semester 2018. Our lab examines how to balance food and environmental objectives in a changing world. We focus on the fate of nutrients added to agricultural systems and their impact on natural systems. Qualifications: You must LOVE being outside and getting dirty. Students with a background in soils, sustainable agriculture, and agroecology are encouraged to apply. You must have a great attitude and like working in teams. Details: Hours per week dependent on number of academic credits (3-11 hrs per week). To apply: Please send an email to Dr Kate Tully  ( ktully@umd.edu ) describing WHY you are interested in being an intern in the AgroEcoLab and what you think you will bring to our team. You must attach your resume or CV along with your unofficial transcripts and indicate your major. Apply soon as w
Spring 2018 Internship Brookside Gardens Brookside Gardens is seeking undergraduate students and recent graduates to fill paid summer intern positions. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals to work closely with professionals in a public garden setting, learning first-hand about the varied facets of operating a public garden with extraordinary plant collections and displays, a diverse customer base, and engaging learning opportunities. Experience and skills obtained through the internship will prepare participants for professional positions in a number of related fields within the green industry, and is meant to complement undergraduate or graduate studies in horticulture or related fields. This will be a 40 hour/week position, and will include work during some evenings and weekends. Duties : Interns will rotate through several sections throughout the gardens, and will work on projects crucial to Brookside Gardens’ operations in each department. Interns should expect