ENSP Advising Blog

Law School Admissions Panel The Pre-Law Advising Office will be hosting a Law School Admissions Panel on Tuesday, November 6, from 6-8pm at ESJ 2204. Admissions officers from Northwestern, Berkeley, NYU, Texas, and USC will be present. Pizza will be served.

Paid masters opportunity South Pacific Fisheries, citizen science, and conservation Interested in pursuing an MA in marine resource management, fisheries, human ecology, or science and technology topics?  San Diego State University was awarded a 4-year grant from the NSF-Coupled Natural Human Systems (CNH) program to fund several MA students for marine anthropology work in French Polynesia. It's an exciting interdisciplinary project involving Moorea Long Term Ecological Research scientists. One part of the project is a citizen science initiative where fishers are tracking their fishing activities with GPS-enabled smart-phones. Another part of the project involves a joint marine scientist-fisher monitoring effort where they are collaboratively monitoring and co-generating knowledge about the lagoon to help inform marine management. Interested? Email Dr. Matthew Lauer your CV at mlauer@sdsu.edu . There's more information about his NSF project here: https://lauer.sdsu.edu

Spring 2019 Internship Opportunities The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)   The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2019 Internship Program! START is looking for interns with a wide array of skills and majors (including but not limited to: Criminology, Communications, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, History, GIS, Geography, Economics, English, Mathematics, Psychology, Languages and Statistics).   Want to know more about START's Program?  They will be providing two information sessions via webinar about START's Internship Program, available for interested applicants! The dates are scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th at 2pm EST and Thursday, October 25th at 1pm EST . Please feel free to share this information with your students or colleagues who may be interested

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? 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 environmental leaders. Scholars also gain access to a network of environmental

RESTORE Career Fair On November 10th from 1-3 pm, RESTORE, the student group for Environmental Science students, will be hosting our annual Career Fair. We will have lunch provided for the event. It will be on campus with the exact room to be announced shortly. At the event, students get to talk to alumni who have begun their environmental careers in the area, and find out about their options for internships and post-graduation jobs. It is a casual event mainly geared towards networking and exploring career options in a relaxed but professional setting. If you are interested in attending please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d693Vt6rok_pdmD1h_DxmUddq-wAOljf_oHFtrErxMk/edit#gid=0 Best, RESTORE Officers

Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships and Awards The Garden Club of America In 2018, The Garden Club of America awarded over $308,000 to 65 scholars! ENVIRONMENTAL AND HORTICULTURE-RELATED GCA SCHOLARSHIPS  are available NOW at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. Deadlines are January and February, 2019. To view scholarships and offerings, click here: https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships

Upcoming Environmental Symposium at GW School of Law The Environmental Law Institute in D.C. is hosting a two–day symposium titled Changing and Dynamic Oceans: Gauging Law and Policy Responses .  This event will cover various ocean-related legal topics including offshore energy, marine living resources, and conservation and sustainable use in partnership with the George Washington University Law School and Dalhousie University. Attendance is free , attendants just need to register on the website. To view more about the symposium and to register, visit: https://www.law.gwu.edu/changing-and-dynamic-oceans-gauging-law-and-policy-responses

Global Health Corps - Information Sessions Are you a senior or recent graduate who is passionate about building a movement for health equity? Do you believe that health is a human right? Learn about the Global Health Corps (GHC), a program that aims to mobilize a global community of emerging leaders to build the movement for health equity. GHC works to strengthen this movement by recruiting, training, and supporting the movement’s future leaders, diversifying the pool of young people working in global health, and amplifying the impact of individuals through the formation of a strong community of leaders. GHC provides opportunities for young professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity in yearlong fellowships. GHC fellows are currently working in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and the United States. They have a measurable impact on the health of the communities in which they work, and draw upon that experience and

Upcoming Workshop Choosing your ENSP Concentration On Thursday, October 25th we will be having a workshop on how to choose the best ENSP concentration for you. Come hear from upper-classmen ENSP students about how they picked their concentration and tips for navigating the process. More information about the concentrations can be found here: https://ensp.umd.edu/concentrations Please fill out the form below if you plan to attend so we know what questions you may have! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPZmq7z6deXhyTmMG2xu_yNMutxR5kVI_-ATD6ovD47C8jBQ/viewform  

EcologyPlus Skills Workshop How Public Policy is Created - and What You Can Do October 24, 2018 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Wilderness Society 1615 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21 – SPACE IS LIMITED. www.ecologyplus.esa.org This workshop further develops an understanding of the role of science in the public policy process. At the workshop, participants will examine the legislative process, engage in activities designed to define alternatives and examine how to position the need for policies on the bureaucratic agenda. Network with your peers and professionals in the world of environmental policy. Speakers include: Kevin Bryan, Keystone Policy Center – Using Science to Foster Collaborative and Sustainable Outcomes Tim Mealey, Meridian Institute – Using Science to Solve Problems and Make Informed Decisions Note : New students registered for the workshop! If you apply to EcologyPlus and are accepted by the program, you will be eligible to apply fo

Career Day with USDA As part of the University Career Center & The President’s Promise Government Industries Series, Career Day with USDA seeks to connect students with professionals to learn about career paths and employment opportunities within the department. Through this networking event, students will learn about each agency represented, identify key skills and competencies needed for a successful career within the federal government, and learn about internship and or job opportunities. This event is open to ALL MAJORS. RSVP today to network with these participating professionals and agencies: Graham Davis, Accreditation Manager, with Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Jonathan Senn-Carter, Chemist, with Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) WIllis Collie, Human Resources Director with Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Currently hiring for full time and internship positions Bill Doley, Government Relations Specialist, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Urban & Community Forestry Mel Fellowship The Maryland Forestry Foundation has received a grant award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources enabling us to offer, for the 2nd year, an Urban & Community Forestry Fellowship. Upper level college students in Maryland who are currently enrolled in an urban forestry or related field and who have aspirations to work in the field of Urban Forestry or Urban Green Infrastructure are welcome to apply for the Fellowship position that runs from Dec. 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019. Applications are due by October 31, 2018 Access the application HERE: http://www.marylandforestryboards.org/downloads /Urban%20Forestry%20Fellowship%20application_2018.pdf

NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship for Sophomores Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! In the last three years, 17 Maryland students have won awards worth up to $9,500 annually along with paid summer research internships (see award benefits below)!! 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 a

Spring 2019 Registration    To find your date/time:   go to   testudo.umd.edu  >>  Appointment &  Registration  Status Approximate  Registration Dates: Priority Registration:  October 25 Seniors:  October 29 Juniors:  November 1 Sophomores:  November 12 Freshmen:  November 28  Now - READ. THIS. CAREFULLY: 1.   ADVISING   Advising is * mandatory * for all ENSP students, regardless of Concentration, GPA, or credits earned.       Please review your ENSP advising requirements and advisor contact information here: http://ensp.umd.edu/concentrations NOTE : Advisors have different preferences re: contact information; some prefer phone calls, some prefer e-mails, at least one has an on-line appointment system.  Please abide by these preferences for the best results.     Remember : Advising Appointment  =  this is something you schedule with your advisor.  At this time, you discuss which classes you will take in the spring.  You

Upcoming Camping Trip  Camping Trip with environmental clubs @ UMD: October 20-21 Looking for a chance to get outside and meet other UMD students that are passionate about the environment? The ENSPire Board is partnering with students in the SGA Sustainability Committee, the Terrapin Trail Club and other environmental organizations on campus for a camping trip October 20th-21st!  ENSP majors or any students generally interested in the environment/ sustainability/ making new friends are welcome :) Please fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/FmO5ThoatNMs6TkG3 as soon as possible so they can get an idea of how many people are interested! They will be leaving in the morning of Saturday, Oct 20 and getting back in the early afternoon of Sunday, Oct 21. Location will most likely be Greenbrier State Park, and more details will be provided soon. Questions can be directed to Amelia Avis at aavis@umd.edu .

Intern for a Day Intern for a Day connects undergraduate students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day internship/shadowing experiences. These experiences are offered every fall and spring semester. This program is PERFECT for those who don't know what area of Environmental Science/Policy they want to get into. A day-long job shadowing experience will give students a "day in the life" of someone who works in an area particular interest... as well as some practical experience to add to their resume! Here's a sample of previous hosts that have been good matches for ENSP students: University of Maryland Chesapeake Bay Program Office US Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Geographic Partners National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Ocean Service-Communications and Education Division BAE Systems NASA Godda

Winter 2019 Registration You may register for WINTER TERM at UMD beginning on October 23, 2018 – you do not need to wait for your Spring registration appointment. However, the billing schedule for Winter Term is extremely different from “regular” semesters, and you must be aware of deadlines and procedures to avoid dropped classes or unexpected financial penalties.  -- Read the following CAREFULLY: https://oes.umd.edu/incoming-current-visiting-students/winter-session/register-winter-session The Winter 2019 Schedule of Classes has posted to Testudo so you can see the courses available to you. The session lasts January 2-22, 2019.

Plant Science Seminar Dr. Grace Brush, Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University Thursday October 11 at 4:00 p.m. in PLSC 1130 Dr. Brush is on the faculty in Environmental Health and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and is an eminent scholar of the history and paleohistory of the Chesapeake Bay. Her research has yielded insights into links between terrestrial land use changes and sedimentation and biology of the Bay. See some of her publications here: https://engineering.jhu.edu/ehe/faculty/grace-s-brush/ Her seminar title and abstract are as follows: "The pre-Colonial and post-Colonial Chesapeake environment” Impacts of climate change and land use on the Chesapeake ecosystem are recorded in sediments deposited in the Bay since it became an estuarine system some 10,000 years ago. These surrogate records show the effect of non-human related climate events such as the retreat of the glaciers 10,000 years ago on forest composition and sedi

AGNR Study Abroad Scholarship Are you studying abroad during the Winter or Spring 2019 semesters? ENSP students in an AGNR-sponsored concentration who are planning to study abroad this Winter 2019 or Spring 2019 are eligible to apply for AGNR's Study Abroad Scholarship! The average scholarship amount for recipients is a one-time award of $500. Apply today: AGNR Study Abroad Scholarship Application Completed applications are due on November 1, 2018 by midnight. Please let Hollin Roberts ( hrobert1@umd.edu ) know if you have any questions regarding this scholarship opportunity!

MID-SEMESTER COURSE CORRECTIONS   Now is the time when the work is piling on – and for many, when stress piles on, too.  Please remember you CAN do something about it – by reflecting on your situation, identifying what you need, and asking for help.    Free and Confidential Counseling Services UM Counseling Center  - First floor, Shoemaker Hall. Walk-in or call 301.314.7651 UM Health Center  - across from Stamp Student Union. Walk-in or call 301-314-8180 UM Help Center Hotline  - call 301-314-HELP.   Tutoring   Test Bank & Tutorial Assistance  - provided by the UMD Math Dept Math Success Program  - sponsored by UMD Resident Life Guided Study Sessions  – led by students for students; co-sponsored by LAS and UM science departments,  includes: BSCI 105, BSCI 105C, BSCI 201, BSCI 202, BSCI 222 CHEM 131, CHEM 135, CHEM 231, CHEM 241, ECON 200, PHYS121 Free Tutoring at the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education  - covers most key courses in Writi