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Paid Internships with Federal Agencies MANO Project ​Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project is offering enriching internship experiences nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about public land conservation and natural resources. We'd like to ask for your help in sharing these opportunities with talented Latinx students and recent grads who may be interested in getting work experience with a federal land management agency. Positions range from Archeological Intern, Habitat Restoration Fellow, Communications Fellow, and many others. The duration of the internships vary from 11 - 12 weeks in the summer up to 6 months - 1 year. We’re currently accepting applications for our 2020 internships with the following federal agencies: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows (DFP): Deadline January 10 U.S Fish and Wildlife Service: Other regions - Accepting applications on an ongoing basis National Par

Spring 2020 Paid Undergrad Research Opportunity in GEOG The Department of Geographical Sciences   ​has ​ received funding from the UMD Sustainability Fund to support  three   undergraduate research interns this Spring to advance the inclusion of forest carbon within UMD's Climate Action Plan.    Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 21st at 5pm All questions and application materials can be sent to Rachel Lamb at rachlamb@umd.edu.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wood Duck research technician position Great opportunity for recent grads. Please see the link below for application information related to a short term contractual position at Millington WMA. Job duties are related to MD's participation in a regional (SE Atlantic Coast States) wood duck research project.  Position description and application: Field Assistant

Accenture Innovation Challenge Accenture is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2020 U.S. Innovation Challenge! The Accenture Innovation Challenge (AIC) is an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on consulting experience, make a positive impact in the community, and earn a summer internship with Accenture The deadline to apply is Monday, January 13, 2020 . University of Maryland students can submit applications here and please also apply on Careers4Terps. About the Competition The Accenture Innovation Challenge is a three-round event that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to bring their most creative ideas to life by helping a non-profit client think through pressing business challenges. If selected to participate in the AIC, student teams – alongside Accenture coaches – will have the chance to exercise their critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and compelling storytelling skills in ideating solutions for our client’s real-world bus

ENSP386 credit - how to apply A REMINDER: Students wishing to earn Spring credit for internships completed during the Spring semester– must submit their materials by Tuesday, February 4, 2020. If you are having a hard time making the deadline (e.g., interview is pending, next week your internship supervisor is out of town, so you can’t get his/her signature, etc.) – or – if you find out late that you’ve been selected for an internship – please contact me by e-mail in advance. This at least gives me a paper trail, which I’ll need when it comes to adding the internship late. The process for getting credit: http://ensp.umd.edu/internships/how-earn-credit-ensp386 Your proposal will include: Coversheet At least six academic and/or career objectives related to the content of the internship Description of work activities Proposed academic research topic AND seven (7) examples of scholarly source materials for your term paper (including at least 3 peer-reviewed articles). Your re

Minimum grade requirements in ENSP, benchmarks, and repeating courses ENSP grade requirements: Students must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses​ for the major​, inc​luding ENSP core courses, concentration requirements, and restricted electives. ENSP Benchmark Requirements As part of the campus Student Academic Success-Degree Completion Policy, undegraduates are expected to make satisfactory completion of benchmark requirements. Highlights of ENSP's benchmark policy are here: https://ensp.umd.edu/advising/advising-policies/benchmarks Repeating Courses: OFFICIAL UMD POLICY: http://registrar.umd.edu/current/Policies/Repeating%20Courses.html Here you will find information on:   Repeating courses taken within a student's first semester or within the first 24 credit hours attempted Repeating after 24 credits attempted How many times can a student repeat an individual course Repeating by transfer REMEMBER : “mathematical” changes in your GPA can only take

Paid Internship Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to support the Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change (FPL) internship program as a pathway for exemplary students in higher education (advanced undergraduate students and graduate students) to apply their skills and ideas to park-based challenges and solutions. The program offers 12-week paid internships which allow students to gain valuable work experience, explore career options, and develop leadership skills through mentorship and guidance while helping to advance NPS efforts on emerging management issues. Successful students may be eligible for non- competitive hire into federal positions for which they qualify following completion of all academic requirements. To read more and to apply: https://chwacesu.al.umces.edu/future-park-leaders-of-emerging-change-paid-internship-opportunity-available/

Winter Term FYI   WINTER TERM: Registration for Winter Term opened on October 22. There's no obligation to register for a winter term course, but if you do, here are some things to be aware of: One day in Winter Term = one week in a typical semester : One course per Winter Term is enough. You only have 15 class sessions – so every day you’ve got reading and homework that you’d normally have a week to do. Manage your time (visiting with family, part-time jobs, and schoolwork) carefully. Online does not mean “easy”. Many winter courses are online. Some online courses require you to be in front of a computer at specified times; others do not; and the balance of online and between-time assignments can vary between classes. Info about online courses are posted here: https://oes.umd.edu/incoming-current-visiting-students/winter-session/winter-session-courses . Please contact course instructors in advance if you have questions. The UMD Directories are here: https://www.umd.edu/dir

2020 Maryland Summer Scholars Program The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer. Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities. Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a

2020 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology The 2020 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program is now accepting applications from a diverse group of undergraduate students to join an immersive research experience. This 11-week paid residential internship (May 18 - July 31, 2020) is located at Harvard’s world-class ecological research hub in Petersham, Massachusetts.  The program seeks to support students in conducting research and building their careers through Research, Education, and Community. Undergraduates from all U.S. colleges and universities are eligible to apply but must be U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens. The strict application deadline is Feb. 7, 2020. Learn more !  

2020 Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP)   Application Deadline: January 10, 2020 The U.S Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) will collaborate with multiple conservation partner organizations to assist with recruitment and administration of over 100 fellowship opportunities for the Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP). The DFP is an 11-week fellowship working on projects that support FWS conservation priorities. The 11-week fellowships begin in mid-May/mid-June 2020 and end in August/September 2020. Eligible students who are pursuing degrees in biological science and/or natural resources management will possess the desired qualifications for the 2020 DFP. DFP Eligibility Requirements: Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a rising senior or senior in undergraduate program or a graduate degree program, and will not complete their degree requirements prior to the completion of the 2020 DFP 11-week fellowship ending in August

Full-time associate position Environmental Protection Network Great job for December 2019 graduates! The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) was launched in January 2017 to harness the expertise of former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees – spanning multiple Republican and Democratic Administrations. We provide in-depth analysis and insights into regulations and policies proposed by the current administration that have a serious impact on public health and environmental protections. The are looking for a full-time associate (ideally in the DC area) to work remotely starting in January 2020. The hiree will undertake communications and development work as well as provide general support for the organization and other staff.  To read more and apply, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LuynCuo1_QKdWw2omGo7xIM0zODWDttH7ASsXkG608/edit?ts=5deae2f5

ENSP study group on Reading Day  (Tuesday 12/10/19)   Below is a Google Doc where you can indicate what courses you are studying for, when you plan to attend, and if you wish to study in a group:  https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheets/d/1aPIHT_ bAKXpjOyxtAtPWgxz3x0v0efjaKJZH 5jpbn0Y/edit?usp=sharing

Spring 2020 Internship National Park Trust As of 12/16, still seeking on more Spring intern despite the application deadline. National Park Trust (NPT) seeks an intern to support our youth programming portfolio and overall organization communications. Interns will assist NPT with marketing and communications as well as assist with logistics tied to the 10th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with staff on-site in parks if interested. This is a part-time (25-30 hour/week) temporary position (5+ months) in a friendly, informal, and progressive work environment. This position is located in Rockville, MD (parking included). To view more and to apply, visit: https://www.parktrust.org/internship/

Internships Earth Day Network Earth Day Network’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in nearly 192 countries to build environmental democracy. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. We work through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns. The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act , Clean Water Act , Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Twenty years later, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in more than 190 countries and lifting environ

GIS/Policy Intern Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited’s Governmental Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. is seeking a qualified individual for a GIS – Policy Internship. The successful candidate will gain valuable Capitol Hill and non-profit experience by using their GIS skills to support efforts to educate Members of Congress on the positive effects of conservation legislation. The internship is paid and will last one year. Typical working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with flexible hours for qualified students. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have good knowledge of GIS principles and experience with ESRI products. They should be self-motivated, conscientious individuals who can work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of wildlife conservation, wetlands, congressional process and / or environmental policy and practices is encouraged. The successful candidate will work closely with a joint GIS-policy team to build a spatial database of historical projects and create

Internship Positions Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife in Washington, DC has a number of internships available for both Spring and Summer 2002, including: Conservation/Policy Intern GIS Intern Endangered Species Policy Intern View these opportunities AND MORE here:  https://jobs.jobvite.com/defendersofwildlife/jobs?__jvst=job+board&__jvsd=SCB_in_DC

GRADUATION - DECEMBER 2019 Almost everything you need to know is here: https://umd.edu/commencement/ Campus-Wide Ceremony: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 / 6:00 p.m, Xfinity Center Individual College & School Ceremonies: Colleges & Schools will hold individual ceremonies on December 18, 2019. See below for more information regarding locations and times. Re: locations/times: ENSP – AGNR students – graduate together. Details here   ENSP – BSOS students – graduate together. Details here.   ENSP – CMNS students – graduate together. Details here . Can’t remember what College your concentration is in? Click here Answers to FAQ's are here: All ENSP majors earn a B.S. -- This means you will be wearing a YELLOW collar (the B.A. students wear white) and it should come with your graduation robe when you pick it up at the bookstore. Some students have heard about a special "exam" prior to graduation ... Someone, somewhere, used the wrong word for "s

EPA Pathway Student interns If you’re a current student or recent graduate, you may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs.  Here are some current Pathways opportunities within the EPA: 1. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553438800 Student Trainee, GS-3/4/5 (Information Technology) Philadelphia, PA 2. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553440300 Student Trainee, GS-3/4/5 (Accounting) Philadelphia, PA 3. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553440800 Student Trainee, GS-3/4/5 (Life Science, Engineering, Physical Science) Philadelphia, PA 4. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553439800 Student Trainee, GS-3/4/5 (Chemistry) Fort Meade, MD, GS-3/4/5

Fall 2019 Final Exam Resources Final exams, final papers and final projects are approaching! You may be finding yourself in need of some extra help in preparing and succeeding – luckily for you, there are A LOT of FREE resources on campus that can help where you need it most! Academic Coaching with LAS Schedule an academic coaching appointment at  https://lasonline.umd.edu Guided  Study Sessions (GSS) Review Sessions For dates, times and locations, check with your GSS leader or course instructor. Also visit: www.counseling.umd.edu/las/academic/gss/ Online  Resources :  www.counseling.umd.edu/las/ Call LAS at 301-314-7693 or go to  https://lasonline.umd.edu  to schedule an appointment Math  Success Free Walk-In Math Tutoring:   Location: Oakland Hall Academic Enrichment Center Ground Floor http://reslife.umd.edu/mathsuccess/ Writing Assistance at the Writing Center  - 1205 Tawes Hall Visit:  http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter Academic  Achievement Pr