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Internships Available The Solar Foundation The Solar Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar and solar-compatible technologies worldwide. We believe that increasing access to this clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable energy source will lift up people’s lives and bring about a prosperous future for all. They are currently hiring two interns: Communications Intern Development Intern Job descriptions and instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://www.thesolarfoundation.org/about/opportunities/

Networking and Negotiating Adele's Circle of Women Expand your circle and grow critical skills for success with Adele's Circle of Women . Come to Networking & Negotiating to help foster these two important skills. We will enjoy a presentation by University of Maryland alumna and She Spends founder Alicia McElhaney and have an opportunity to speed-network with alumni. Light refreshments will be provided. Register now at: https://orgsync.com/84788/forms/300379

Honors Research Grants For students who are in the ENSP Departmental Honors Program Attention Departmental Honors students: Apply for the Honors College Research Grant The Honors Research Grant Program supports the research efforts of students in the departmental and college Honors programs. Students may apply for grants up to $500.00 for any legitimate purpose that would enhance their research efforts. For example, grant money could be used toward travel to conferences or special research collections or for the purchase of equipment unique to the student’s project not covered by a mentor’s grant. Generally, grant money is not awarded for the purchase of common laboratory equipment. A student may receive the award once. For more information and the application, click here .   Applications are due February 26.

Apply Now Minor in International Development and Conflict Management Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management! The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2018! To apply, go to our page https://cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form. Applications are due by 11:59 pm Monday, February 19, 2018. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at MIDCMinfo@umd.edu    

Upcoming Events UMD Chapel The first week of classes can always be pretty hectic!  Relax and undwind with one of these events at the Chapel. Meditation Monday, January 29, 6:00 to 7:00 pm Chapel Lounge Connect with yourself through an hour of guided meditation. All are welcome, including beginners to meditative practices. The group gathers every Monday. Reservations not necessary. Wind Down Wednesday Wednesday, January 31   Drop in between 12:30 - 2:00 pm Garden Chapel Enjoy a soft, melodic piano concert in the middle of the day inside the intimate Garden Chapel. UMD alum Brandon Mediate will perform a range of classical to contemporary music selections. The music may shed a new light onto songs you already know by incorporating them into unique contexts of form and improvisation. Lunch is on us! Bring a friend for quiet conversation. Hearty souls are encouraged to continue the personal reflection by walking the outdoor meditative Labyrinth nearby. Reservations welco

Rush Sigma Alpha Are you interested in joining a professional sorority? Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority that values scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. Our mission is to cultivate young women in agriculture. If you are interested in any aspect of agriculture and want to become part of a sisterhood come out to our Fall Rush starting on February 1st! Attached below is our rush schedule and for more information visit our website www.sigmaalphaumd.org .          

Upcoming career events! CAREER PANELS Careers in Conservation February 8, 2018 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM RSVP https://go.umd.edu/conservationcareers     Panelists include: Curtis Bennett with the National Aquarium Will Gartshore with World Wildlife Fund Pamela Goddard with National Park Conservation Association Kristal McCormick with Howard County Soil Conservation District Kate Baker Bohanan with Chesapeake Conservancy Winny Tan, Baltimore County Dept. of Recreation and Parks Andreas Moshogianis with Fish and Wildlife Service TBD, Maryland Zoo, Conservation Team   Careers in Earth and Environmental Sciences February 15, 2018 | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM RSVP https://go.umd.edu/earthenvironmental     Student Conservation Association National Initiative Webinar January 30, 2018 | 4 PM to 5PM EST   Would you like to learn more about summer internships and career opportunities with SCA and the US Fish & Wildlife Service?   P

STAMPFEST 2018 STAMPFEST will be held Thursday, February 1. Full Schedule for StampFest 2018 will be released at the end of January.  Activities from previous StampFests have included the Organization and Involvement Fair, Terp Wellness Expo, 1/2 price bowling and billiards, assemble your own bamboo plant, airbrush t-shirts, cooking demos, gallery exhibits, and MORE!

SPRING 2018 EVENTS AND DEADLINES you can find more  HERE !     WEDNESDAY, January 24, 2018 –   First Day of Classes!   MONDAY, February 5, 2018 -  Deadline to apply for internship credit via ENSP386 (aka submit your internship proposal) .  Please read the relevant information  HERE .   You should have met with (and gained signatures from) your faculty advisor and on-site supervisor before submitting your proposal. You’ll then hand your proposal in to me.  If I am not around for some reason, you can slide your proposal under the office door.  Please contact me in advance if you are having trouble meeting the deadline, e.g., your on-site supervisor is out of town, your faculty supervisor is away at a conference, etc.    TUESDAY, February 6, 2018 - Last Day of Schedule Adjustment Period   Everybody:  Last day to Drop a course without a “W ” Seniors: Last day to apply for Spring 2018 graduation .   The “application” will ask you which degree you are applying f

Parking Solutions Competition International Parking Institute The International Parking Institute (IPI) Parking Solutions Competition ​ is a design and development challenge that aims to engage with ​college ​students in a challenging real-world parking scenario. This year, competitors are asked to design the garage of the future, with a 10 to 20 year outlook. From IPI: ​"​The urban landscape has changed rapidly due to demographics, demand for more livable places and communities, and transformative (and disruptive) technologies. In the face of all this change, parking structures will continue to play a critical role in our cities and towns – but the planning, design and construction will evolve. Therein lies our challenge, to address the form and function of the garage itself, and to craft more viable mobility solutions for the places we live, work, and play.​"​ ​The competition entry deadline is February 23. We thought this might be in interesting opportunity to share

Latino Heritage Internship Program Hispanic Access Foundation and the National Park Service (NPS) are thrilled to announce their 4th summer of the Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP)! Applications for LHIP will be received until February 6th. This coming summer of 2018, they will host 18 paid-internship positions in NPS parks, historic sites, and offices in different parts of the country. Interested applicants can see - and apply to - their positions in the following link: https://www.hispanicaccess.org/lhip Questions? Contact Rodrigo Otarola y Bentin by e-mail ( rodrigo@hispanicaccess.org ) . Also, be sure to follow Hispanic Access Foundation on Facebook and/or Twitter for more updates on this and other programs.

Documentary Screening Between Earth & Sky There will be a special showing of Between Earth and Sky, a documentary about climate change in Alaska, its impacts on the environments and communities there, and what it may mean for the rest of the globe. The showing, and a discussion with the film's executive producer Dr. David Weindorf, will be held on February 23rd, from 5-8 pm. See the link for all the details, and be sure to RSVP so that we can plan appropriately to provide some light refreshments. http://life.umd.edu/communications/cmns/beas.html

Green Startup Intern Living Canopies Ltd Job Title: Green Startup Intern Job Description : Assist co-founders with product development and sales & marketing of living umbrellas ( www.livingcanopies.com ). Tasks may include testing equipment, preparing and caring for plants, assembling mechanical portions of the living umbrella, creating digital drawings, packing umbrellas for shipping, installing and servicing umbrellas at commercial establishments, data entry, sales lead development, sales calls, assist with sales presentations and other general tasks as requested.   Who : Living Canopies Ltd When : Weekdays mostly with some weekends. 5-10 hours per week Where : College Park campus, UMD “Terp” Farm in Upper Marlboro, Baltimore, Frederick, DC, NOVA, and DelMarVa. Compensation : $10 per hour Requirements : Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Good communication skills. Preferred : Experience with plants, mechanical tools, electronics, sales, or CA

Academic Resources Counseling Center and Learning Assistance Services   The Learning Assistance Service (LAS) is the academic support unit of the University Counseling Center. LAS provides services that help students develop personal and academic strategies and behaviors which empower them to be successful in college and life. All LAS services are free to University of Maryland students.   Visit : https://www.counseling.umd.edu/las/ What They Offer Academic Coaching Academic Success Workshops Guided Study Sessions Learning Strategies Courses Math Learning Program Peer Assisted Learning Program Study Tables Why Students Visit Improve course grades Get the most out of lectures Study more efficiently and effectively Enhance time management skills Increase confidence in exam preperation Maximize reading and notetaking skills Develop efficient math study strategies Learn strategies to get off academic probation Seek opportunities to help other students s

Summer 2018 Study Abroad in Greece NEW : Summer study abroad 3-credit course on the Mediterranean diet and culture: Health Implications (NFSC498M) involving 4 days at UMD and a 2-week travel to Greece. h ttps://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11523  The length of the course, including travel to Greece, will be approximately 3 weeks and will include field trip/service learning and class time. We will spend 4 days in Athens and the rest of the time in Nafplion, Peloponnese area. Activities will include cooking classes, field trips to cheese, yogurt and wine making factories, to olive tree groves and olive oil processing and preservation. Hiking trips will be led in the surrounding areas to learn about Greek mythology and the exploration of wild herbs and their use in cooking. This course will satisfy the NFSC restricted elective. ​An information meeting will be held ​on January 24 in 1102 HJ Patterson building at 4pm.

Internship opportunity National Park Service   The National Parks Service internship program has another opportunity available this Spring.  The deadline to apply is February 9, 2018  

Brief internship posting USDA - APHIS ​USDA-APHIS to Open Several Pathways Student Opportunities The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking energetic and passionate college students looking to contribute to the health and vitality of America’s agriculture and natural resources! APHIS will advertise internship opportunities on USAJobs for one week starting January 22, 2018, in the following locations: Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C. APHIS will advertise internship opportunities in Arizona, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii for one week starting February 5. Positions will be offered in the following fields: biological science, administration, financial management, information technology, environmental protection, and education. In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, selected students will participate in the Agency’s Intern Career Develop

Info sessions Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad   Are you thinking about studying abroad in summer 2018, fall 2018, or academic year 2018-19? Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen planning to study abroad for a minimum of 21 days?   Learn about the GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad students with financial need who receive Pell Grants. In the last 2 1/2 years, 70 University of Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships—a 45% acceptance rate!   The deadline to apply for summer 2018 and fall/academic year 2018-19 awards is March 6, 2018. Get an early start and learn from NSO staff about the Gilman program and the application process.   Attend the Gilman Scholar Panel to hear directly from returned UMD Gilman Scholars! Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to scholarships@umd.edu .   WHEN: Thursday, February 1, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHERE: 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall   We will also host a series of information sessions. Pl

Spring 2018 internship Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is looking for environmental science and Landscape Architecture (and related disciplines) students for its 2018 Spring River Restoration Internship program (March-May). This is a great opportunity to get students involved in real world watershed restoration issues such as stormwater management, ecological restoration, wildlife conservation, arboriculture, environmental monitoring, outdoor recreation, community outreach and environmental education. This is an unpaid internship and will be based in Bladensburg, MD with minimal travel to sites in Prince George's county and the District of Columbia.

National Garden Fellowship U.S. Botanic Garden The National Garden Fellowship We are happy to announce that the application for the 2017 National Garden Fellowship is now live. The application and more information can be found at http://nfusbg.org/national-garden-Fellowship/ . This 10-week intensive Fellowship is located at the U.S Botanic Garden (USBG) in Washington, DC and is funded through the National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden (NFUSBG). This is an educational Fellowship that works closely with USBG Education Staff to facilitate the Hands on Plants Science (HOPS) summer program. During HOPS the National Garden Fellow learns how to prepare and run sixteen different hands on modules, as the National Garden becomes an outdoor classroom where urban students and teachers dissect flowers, learn how seeds travel, use microscopes, and analyze soil. Who is eligible for the National Garden Fellowship? Applicants must be at least a rising college senior, preferably with a ba

Spring 2018 Study Abroad Fair Fearless Terps get out of the classroom! Explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program. Find us on February 8th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom, Stamp!  

Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) in Marine Sciences Maryland Sea Grant Apply today for Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Estuarine Science. http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU Since 1989, NSF has supported bringing students to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at either Chesapeake Biological Lab or Horn Point Lab of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. This is a great opportunity to conduct research with a mentor and spend a summer by the Chesapeake Bay. DETAILS: - Program Flyer download http://bit.ly/MDSGREU18 - 12-week program: May 20 to August 12, 2018 - $6,000 stipend plus housing and travel support to and from host institution - Funded by the National Science Foundation and thus limited to US citizens or permanent residents - Applications due: February 16, 2018 - Application and guidance http://ww2.mdsg.umd.edu/reu/apply/index.php ** Summer 2018 program is pending continuing support from the N

Summer 2018 Internships Mohonk Preserve   Mohonk Preserve in New York has started the search process and advertising for two summer internships:  Thome Scheuer Land Management Internship Schaefer Research Internship The announcements are posted on the Preserve’s website at: http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/jobs-fellowships-and-internships   If you are interested & qualified for any of these positions, please submit your materials per the application instructions found in the announcements posted in the website above.

Summer Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES)   The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) is now accepting applications for two Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) positions for the summer of 2018! Students will perform cutting-edge research of immediate relevance to people in urban areas as part of the BES Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program in Baltimore, MD (see: https://beslter.org/ ). In addition to their individual research projects, students will participate in BES seminars, and in selected activities in the Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) Undergraduate Research Program (see: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/ ) and the Cary Institute REU program (see: http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program ). Students with interests in urban social ecological systems, aquatic or terrestrial ecology or related fields are encouraged to apply. To view project descriptions and to apply: Go to: http://www.caryinstitute.org/studen

Now accepting applications Library Award for Undergraduate Research UMD Libraries are now accepting submissions for the Library Award for Undergraduate Research . As you are working on your research papers now, please consider submitting your final outstanding paper for one of the three $1,000 awards UMD Libraries offer to you this year.  Win $1,000 for your research project completed in the calendar year of 2017! Designed to promote the value of library services and information, up to three awards will be given to University of Maryland undergraduates who dazzle librarians with their research. Applications must include an essay, the research paper or project itself, and a letter of support from a sponsoring professor or librarian. Applications are due by noon on February 15, 2018. For details, including application guidelines and selection criteria: http://go.umd.edu/libraryaward Questions? Please contact Nedelina Tchangalova, nedelina@umd.edu .

Summer 2018 Internship Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology Summer 2018 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program Law students and undergraduate students interested in careers that involve environmental conservation, agriculture, forestry, and/or policy should consider this summer experience. Two students will be selected for a residential internship which includes a competitive salary, free housing located at the Wye Research and Agriculture Center in Queenstown, Maryland and the opportunity to interact with leaders in policy, agriculture and environmental conservation. The internship will introduce you to a number of complex agricultural and forestry issues including nutrient management for the Chesapeake Bay, climate change, and local food production. During the course of the internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between agricultural and forestry practitioners with the environmental conservation and policy community.