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UMD BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI) Summer Research Initiative to Increase Diversity This program provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to increase their interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). To read more about this opportunity and to apply, visit: https://bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative

Summer 2019 Undergrad Research on Chesapeake Bay (REU) Deadline : Feb. 15 Are you looking for a summer research internship studying ocean, coastal or environmental science? I invite you to check out the Maryland Sea Grant Summer REU program. We 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. We select undergrads in many disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science. Each REU fellow will receive: $6,000 stipend Free housing at your research lab Round-trip travel expenses In particular, we 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. We believe bringing together students from many disciplines,

Green Career Fair Green Opportunities, Diversity Workshop and Career Fair at UDC! Details : Friday, February 8, 2019 9:00-4:30 Learn more and apply: https://ecologyplus.esa.org/careerfair

Summer Undergraduate Internship Opportunities Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Otter Point Creek, located in Abingdon MD, as well as Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary in Lothian are looking for summer research interns, one to be located at OPC, and two at JBWS. Both internships are paid. Both internships will be located at the Reserve, and can be tailored to numerous topics. Jug Bay interns will work closely with JB staff, and the Otter Point Creek intern will work with onsite staff and CBNERR mentors. Otter Point Creak internship details: http://www.otterpointcreek.org/research-and-monitoring/summer-internship/ Jug Bay Internship details: http://bit.ly/JBWS2019Internships

Spring 2019 Walk-In Hours Welcome back, Terps! I'll be offering a few walk-in hours during Schedule Adjustment period.  This is perfect if you need to drop anything off, have a quick scheduling question, or just want to say hi!  Wednesday, January 30 --  10:00 - 11:00 Thursday, January 31 -- 1:00 - 2:00 Friday, February 1 -- 10:00 -11:00 Monday, February 4 -- 11:00-12:00 See you soon! Angela

Volunteer with Terps for Change   As the spring semester starts up, we want to remind you about a service-learning opportunity available with the Terps for Change Program in the LCSL office at STAMP. This is a great way to gain volunteer experience and build a community of like-minded Terps!   Terps for Change is a semester long commitment for students interested in learning more about social change and social justice while volunteering in their local community! There is a wide array of community service sites, ranging from working to remove invasive species to tutoring local high school students, and more. You can find more information about the program at http://go.umd.edu/terpsforchange . To apply, go to http://go.umd.edu/T4C .   Please remember: You must be logged into Orgsync to view the applications.

Capitol Hill Days 2019 Capitol Hill Days 2019 advocacy weekend will be held from March 29th-April 1st, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The weekend includes informational sessions on international reproductive health issues and an interactive advocacy training, which will prepare participants for a day of lobbying on Capitol Hill. Capitol Hill Days is open to anyone, and there is no registration fee. Students are eligible to apply for a travel and housing stipend to cover their costs for the weekend. You can find more information and the registration/application form here .

NASDA Agricultural Policy Internship NASDA is currently recruiting for a policy intern for the summer in Washington D.C. the deadline to apply is February 12th.  Stephen Haterius Student Agriculture Leadership Program (Agricultural Policy Internship): https://s3.amazonaws.com/nasda2/media/Misc/2019-Internship-Brochure_09202018.pdf?mtime=20180920140256 Please feel free toreach out to  Elizabeth.Rowand@nasda.org or contact their office (202)-296-9680 with questions  NASDA grows and enhances agriculture by forging partnerships and creating consensus to achieve sound policy outcomes between state departments of agriculture, the federal government, and stakeholders.  

Apply today! UMD MOSAIC Leadership & Identity Retreat The MOSAIC Retreat is a two-day, one-night weekend retreat focused on exploring the relationship between diversity and leadership. Interactive sessions and group discussions are designed to create an environment for individuals to examine their identity and how it influences their understanding of and approach to leadership. The MOSAIC experience will challenge, grow, and develop students! Program Details The MOSAIC Diversity & Leadership Retreat will be held at YMCA Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD A pre-retreat dinner and orientation will be held on-campus the evening of Friday, February 22, 2019. Check in on campus will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday. Students will return to campus by 4:00 pm on Sunday. The retreat fee is $25 which includes transportation, housing accommodations, all meals, a t-shirt and program materials. Participants’ fees can be sponsored by a campus department, office, or organization. MOSAIC is l

For graduating seniors! Chesapeake Conservation Corps Looking to launch your environmental career? Or know a young person who is? Soon-to-be college grads can gain vital green jobs skills and build a network of connections in the environmental field through the Chesapeake Conservation Corps program. This one-year term of paid service places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofits or government agencies to work full-time in the environmental field in the Chesapeake watershed. Throughout the year this program provides hands-on professional and leadership experience through on-the-ground work leading and assisting with projects and programs, extensive trainings, and other service-learning opportunities including grant writing. This initiative is supported by the Trust, BGE an Exelon Company, the National Park Service and the state of Maryland. The purpose of the Corps Program is 1) to enable young adults to work with organizations and communities on issues impacting the Chesapeak

Summer 2019 Opportunities Northern Forest Canoe Trail Northern Forest Canoe Trail is now accepting applications for the 3 crew members for the upcoming season. To read more and to apply: https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/stewardship/northern-forest-canoe-trail-stewardship-crew/ Want to learn more? Contact ENSP Wildlfe student Christin Cohee, who interned there last summer!  email: christin.cohee@gmail.com  

​Paid Summer Internships for Latinx Students and Recent Graduates! Throughout the past 5 years, the Hispanic Access Foundation has offered enriching internship experiences for Latinx upcoming professionals who are passionate about public land conservation and heritage preservation. This year, ​they are happy to announce ​a new platform encompassing all of ​their professional opportunities, My Access to a Network of Opportunities (MANO) Project.  The Hispanic Access Foundation is currently recruiting for summer positions with the National Park Service - Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP), Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamations, and the National Credit Union Administration. For more information regarding all programs and internship positions, please visit their website: http://www.manoproject.org/internships  

Ethnographic Field School Belize - Summer 2019   June 18-July 17, 2019 (organized trough Northern Kentucky University)   Community-based research coupled with ethnographic methods training in Belize, an English speaking country in Central America! Experience Belizean culture for one month doing ethnography! Be a part of a community-based research project on agricultural development within northern Belize farming communities! Develop skills in ethnographic methods of data collection! Collaborate on an original ethnographic field report, which may lead to presentations at regional, national and international conferences as well as publications! In addition to conducting community-based research, students will visit the Belize Zoo , Banquitas House of Culture, Cuello's Distillery , Lamanai Maya Ruins (via boat on the New River), Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve (Cave Tubing), and the Tower Hill (Sugar Cane) Factory. Base Program Price: $3,799-

PAID Summer Internships Maryland Public Service Scholars Program Launch your career this summer with Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs! Intern full-time in Maryland government agencies or nonprofit organizations this summer through the Maryland Public Service Scholars programs. Any rising junior or senior in college who is either a Maryland resident or attending a Maryland school is eligible to apply to these programs. Maryland Public Service Scholars programs Governor's Summer Internship Program (May 28-August 9) Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program (May 28-August 9) MDOT Fellows Program (May 28-August 2) Gain real-world experience Meet like-minded students from across Maryland Make real change that positively impacts the people of Maryland Participants receive a stipend for participating in the internship, seminars, trips, and networking events. Have fun while gaining skills and making connections that will launch your career. Apply online at https://publicservicesc

Summer 2019 Internship Opportunities Chesapeake Research Consortium The Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) is pleased to announce that eight (8) summer internship positions will be awarded in 2019 as part of our new C-StREAM Fellowship support program – further details of the program (and links to application forms) can be found at our C-StREAM website . These internship opportunities are geared towards undergraduate students you know who have promise and interest toward possible careers in environmental research and/or management and who have backgrounds that are typically under-represented in STEM professions.

UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative Summer 2019 Agro-Ecology Internship   PAID internship at the Wye Research Center in Queenstown, MD - housing included!   Interns will:  Participate in the multidisciplinary activities of the Hughes Center  Attend regional leadership meetings for agriculture and natural resources  Have the opportunity to learn from and support research agronomists at the University of Maryland’s Wye Research Farm  Support Agriculture Law Education Initiative staff in the creation and administration of legal education programs  Support Hughes Center and ALEI staff in developing proposals for future projects  Attend and contribute to Forestry Action Plan regional meetings    

Summer 2019 Study Abroad   Ireland: Science Writing, Storytelling and Sustainability Do you enjoy writing? Do you want to expand your writing skills to reach broader audiences on issues of scientific and environmental significance? Using storytelling techniques and topics that relate to sustainability, you will broaden your writing skills as the class travels from east to west across Ireland. Meeting with scientists, activists, writers, journalists and others, you will use Ireland as your living laboratory to gather information to write about scientific issues of local and global importance. To read more about this program and to apply, visit: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11686 Application Deadline: 03/01/2019  

Spring 2019 Shuttle bus service to Annapolis The University of Maryland will be offering a shuttle bus to Annapolis, which will operate throughout the spring semester, including spring break. The bus will run on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule. If you will be interning in Annapolis, Maryland during the spring semester, this could be helpful as you plan out your transportation! Spring Semester Hours of Operation Tuesdays & Thursdays January 29th - April 18th Departure Time (Stamp): 7:30 AM Departure Time (Annapolis): 5:30 PM

GIS and Planning Internships - Summer 2019 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program   The Harvard Forest in Massachusetts is looking for two qualified undergraduate interns for our 11-week paid summer internship. We are investigating how to apply the Wildlands and Woodlands conservation vision to a smaller geographic area. The students would be using GIS or regional planning skills to help us balance land conservation, development, agriculture, and economic interests in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. The students will be part of our well-respected internship program along with ~25 other students from all over the USA.   The interns will work with researchers at the Harvard Forest mosty but also interact with leaders of the Kestrel Land Trust and regional planners.   Position 1. Conservation GIS Intern This position will be focused on using  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide insights on the region’s conservation history, recent landcover changes, pop

Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy About SISE The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week "boot camp" for future decision makers eager to join the sustainability and energy revolution happening around the globe. Held annually since 2011, the program boasts over 400 alumni. During weekdays, SISE'ers participate in high-level talks, visit energy and sustainability sites, and network. During evenings and weekends, they work collaboratively on a research project and enjoy exploring Chicago. Theme This year’s theme, Implementation, moves beyond the “what” to the “how.” Building on the research of previous years, 2019 SISE Fellows will engage with Chicago communities and collaborators to develop critical strategies to help local neighborhoods realize their vision for their future. They will engage with theory and case studies, and then move to the streets and homes of our Chicago neighbors and communities where real change is made at

LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The LAKES REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program through the University of Wisconsin-Stout is looking to recruit students for the summer! The topic of the program is interdisciplinary research into sustainable watershed management. Students get a $4000 stipend for the 8-week program and a great research experience. The program is looking for students with interests in community-based watershed management, rural geography, agriculture, and land use, using mixed methods such as qualitative research and GIS. The research could include interviews w/land managers & conservationists, archival research into the history of land use, or GIS & modeling of erosion risks and sites for potential restoration. Read more at https://bit.ly/2F7BRED   The program is particularly looking to recruit first generation students and those from underrepresented groups.