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USDA- ARS-BARC Part-Time Field Techs/Interns Part-time field technician position(s) are available for a tick control study in Howard County, Maryland. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with the United States Department of Agriculture and University of Maryland on a research project focused on the efficacy of IPM strategies against zoonotic pathogens. Technicians are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, May-August with flexible start and end dates. Preference will be given to candidates that are available April-October. Field technicians will be responsible for assisting researchers with tasks including small mammal trapping, tick surveys, telemetry, and weekly maintenance of 4-Poster deer feeders in a suburban area. Work hours will typically consist of shifts 5am-12pm, 1pm-6pm, and occasionally 7pm-12am. This position is designed for recent graduates or students currently pursuing a degree in wildlife ecology or related field. Current students

Now accepting applications Law and Society minor The Law and Society Minor is an interdisciplinary and experiential approach to the study of law and its impact on society. This 18-credit, upper-level learning opportunity is designed to help students understand law, critically analyze it, and use it as an instrument of change. Students will be introduced to law and society scholarship through courses taught by University of Maryland’s faculty across a wide variety of departments and programs as well as law faculty from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Coursework will challenge students’ assumptions about law and its function in society. It will encourage them to think creatively and critically about law’s place in society, and provide opportunities for them to create change. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  MLAW PROGRAMS 1117 Chincoteague Hall, University of Maryland, College Park mlaw.umd.edu 301-405-3179 mlawprograms@umd.edu

USDA APHIS student opportunities We are APHIS, the lead U.S. Government Agency that keeps American agriculture healthy. Our mission is as diverse as we are: over 8,000 employees across the country and around the world, working together to secure the future of American agriculture. We value service: to our customers, to the American public, and to each other. If you’re interested in the humane treatment of animals, keeping animals and plants healthy, working with wildlife, being on the cutting edge of biotechnology, or taking part in global trade negotiations, we have a place for you. Or, if you have skills in writing, editing, information technology, math, business management, training and development, or human resources, there’s a place for you, too. To view internship opportunities and to apply, click HERE .

Tutoring @ UMD The Student Success Office is pleased to inform you that the www.tutoring.umd.edu website has updated. As a temporary measure due to the loss of Learning Assistance Services (LAS), we revamped the website to both provide information on tutoring and to provide a wide range of academic resources and services available on campus, from our peer institutions, and other non-university websites. Topics include: procrastination, time management, note-taking skills, stress, and much more!

Now recruiting Avodah Jewish Service Corps The Avodah Jewish Service Corps is a year-long program for recent college grads that provides the opportunity to build the foundations for careers, an active Jewish community, and lifelong activism in social and economic justice movements. They are currently seeking individuals 21-26 with a strong interest in anti-poverty work and a desire to learn in an inclusive Jewish framework.   Corps Members build real world expertise through work placements with Avodah’s partner organizations in Chicago, New Orleans, New York and Washington, D.C. They contribute to our partners’ work on crucial justice issues such as immigration, hunger, education, public health, and domestic violence while developing activist chops and Jewish social justice insights through Avodah’s trusted, innovative curriculum. During the year, Corps Members live and learn in the dynamic Avodah community.  The program provides a monthly living stipend, travel allowance, hea

Paid Internships for Latinx Students Hispanic Access Foundation is offering enriching internship experiences for Latinx 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 who may be interested in getting work experience with a federal land management agency. We’re currently accepting applications for 2019 summer internships with federal agencies in the phase 2 group: Bureau of Land Management US Fish and Wildlife Service (Midwest and Pacific Southwest Regions) US Forest Service Bureau of Reclamation National Credit Union Administration Applications can be submitted through our new platform: My Access to a Network of Opportunities (MANO) Project. Applications for phase 2 are due on March 8th, 2019. Please visit their website for more information. Interested candidates may contact us by e-mail with any questions regardin

On-campus Environmental Justice Event   Interested in learning more about environmental justice?    The UMD SCC is hosting a environmental justice talk in hopes of bringing more awareness to the issue and fostering productive conversations. Additionally, we are excited to host Dr. Wilson, Associate Professor for the School of Public Health, as a guest speaker for our event. Don't miss out on this opportunity! We hope to see you there! Update : This event will be held in the SGA office in the SORC suite of Stamp.    

NatureCity Forum 2019   Register Now for NatureCity Forum 2019   “Building Community through Green Infrastructure” March 26, 2019 Brookside Gardens, Wheaton Maryland Come spend a day exploring the best practices and collaborations that are addressing urban flooding, health, and engagement with nature. Hear local and national examples of green infrastructure projects, innovative tools, and community engagement. Tour the natural beauty of Brookside Gardens and learn about their innovative green infrastructure parking garden. Speakers include Dr Sam Brody, Texas A & M, Urban Flooding: A growing national challenge to Sustainability Dr Autumn Saxton Ross, Nature Bridge, Access to Nature: A Social and Human Right Scott Walzak, Georgetown Heritage, C & O Canal Redevelopment Project Nancy Striniste, Early Space, Parks, Nature Play & the Next Generation Hear about project such as: Druid Heights Greening in Baltimore City, Interfaith Community Project in Mon

Immersive Field Ecology Experiences for Students Flathead Lake Bio Station in NW Montana GET OUT HERE AND JOIN US FOR SUMMER SESSION 2019! > www.youtube.com/embed/t10eDGVxDwc (Ctrl click for video) For immersive field ecology experiences . . . take an academic adventure to the “Crown of the Continent” in northwest Montana and join us for Summer Session 2019 at Flathead Lake Biological Station, Montana, USA! This program is great for stduents who are looking for a summer academic program with hands-on field ecology experiences under the open sky. Courses at Flathead Lake Biological Station begin June 24, 2019 and run through August 16, 2019. A number of 400-level courses still have slots available. The following courses are all 3 credit courses except where noted: J un 24 – Aug 1 Evolution of Animal Behavior (New Course 6 cr) Jun 24 – Jul 5 Environmental Sensors / Conservation Ecology Jul 8 – Jul 19 Landscape Ecology / Aquatic Microbial Ecology Jul 22 – Aug 2 Alpine E

"Sustainable Agriculture Tuesday" Lecture Series Are you interested in topics relating to sustainability in the food system? Curious about the role of agriculture in environmental, social, and economic issues? You are invited to the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) for Sustainable Agriculture Tuesdays . The Sustainable "Ag" Tuesdays series consists of several free lecture events for the University of Maryland community. Many of AGNR's fantastic faculty and staff are featured, as are topics related to each of the College's five Strategic Initiatives. The series kicks off February 26 at 6:00 pm! Join us in person in 1123 Jull Hall, or tune in online for live streaming (links below). **A special thanks to the Optimizing Urban Environments Through Design, Green Technology, and Community Engagement strategic initiative team for sponsoring this year's lecture series.** February 26, 2019 Impacts of Food Insecurity on College Student Well-Being &

National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Summer 2019 Internships National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Summer 2019 Internships with the National Park Service (NPS), the Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), and Dept. of the Army (DOA) The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) and other partnering government agencies, is pleased to offer internships during the summer of 2019. NCPE has partnered with the NPS since 1992 to connect higher education students and recent graduates in historic preservation, cultural resource management, and related fields to projects at a wide variety of sites and divisions within the NPS system and other agencies annually. Approximately 70 internships are available this summer, with another 65 offered in the winter of 2019-2020. This page describes the process to apply for a summer 2019 internship; visit this page in October for inf

 On-campus climate event "How to Save the Climate, Right From Campus" WHEN : Wednesday, ... February 27, 2019 WHERE : Terrapin Room AB in The Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) inside the STAMP Student Union  

Forest Restoration Workshop Woodend Sanctuary

Bat research positions available for Summer 2019 Up to 7 technicians will be hired to work at national parks in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. Technicians will be expected to deploy acoustic recording equipment and manage the resulting data. Suitable for undergraduate students or recent graduates. Deadline is approaching soon, don't delay! For questions, contact Katy Goodwin at katy.goodwin@ndsu.edu Full job announcement and instructions on how to apply can be found at https://my.northland.edu/job/bat-monitoring-research-assistants/ < https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.northland.edu%2Fjob%2Fbat-monitoring-research-assistants%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctccarter%40bsu.edu%7Cc3ee5d6553124bb4aaee08d6967cc993%7C6fff909f07dc40da9e30fd7549c0f494%7C0%7C1%7C636861860035793619&sdata=rdXEP9ealYxwiarh59O29G1nBSmf%2Ff0sgsYSIgm5kX0%3D&reserved=0 > .

2019 NYU Policy Case Competition The 2019 Policy Case Competition is an annual team-based competition which brings together undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation to design and propose policy solutions related to a variety of current issues. Finalist teams have the opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of industry experts, and the winning team receives a cash prize and a paid dinner with the leading minds in public policy.  Registration closes on Feb. 28th, so make sure to register here today!

Summer 2019 Study Abroad Conservation and Indigenous Peoples in Brazil We are pleased to announce that applications for this summer's ethnographic field school, Conservation and Indigenous Peoples, are now open. Program topics include: anthropology, ethnographic methods, tropical ecology, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. The course is interdisciplinary, and topics can be tailored to participating undergraduate and graduate student’s area(s) of interest. Please share with anyone you think may be interested! “Four graduate students, four disciplines, but one transformative experience.” - UMD Graduate Spotlight Program Dates: July 17th - August 7th, 2019 Application Deadline: March 1st, 2019 To apply and more info: http://ter.ps/sumbrazil Course video: https://youtu.be/JrwVAH60rE4 Contact: Emily Colón ( ecolon@umd.edu ) About the course: This six-credit course to the Amazon basin of Brazil is a rare opportunity to learn and work with Indigenous A

Part time student worker position SARE Outreach @ UMD Job Opportunity at SARE Outreach: Student Worker https://www.sare.org/ Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) will help you gain valuable experience and skills working for the nation’s leading sustainable agriculture program. SARE is a USDA program based at University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). SARE’s student worker duties include: Maintain and add to our outreach database Update indexing of images and other content at www.sare.org Respond to requests for information Clerical assistance Develop resource lists for new books, bulletins and other publications Assist staff with various sustainable agriculture projects Prepare educational materials and displays for distribution Draft text for promotional materials and releases   Requirements: Available to current UMD undergraduate students Good computer skills required Interest i

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 2019! To apply, go to their page https://cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form. Applications are due by 11:59 pm Monday, February 25, 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to email  MIDCMinfo@umd.edu

Paid Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Anita C. Leight Estuary Center   For more information, visit: www.otterpointcreek.org and click “Research and Monitoring” or call 410-612-1688!

Applications Open Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps   Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer living and working in another country?   Interested in becoming a change maker and discovering how social entrepreneurship can bring lasting improvement to people’s lives?   We invite you to join the 2019 Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC) , a unique study and internship program abroad for undergraduate and graduate students where you will spend your summer in a Latin American country observing, creating and implementing sustainable business solutions to poverty-related challenges.     SPRING : Prior to departure, you will participate in a spring course at UMD (meets Wednesday nights from March 27th through May 8th) that introduces you to the theory and practice of social entrepreneurship and its potential to transform communities while preparing you for your summer fieldwork.    SUMMER: You will then spend eight weeks immersed in your destination cou

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Summer Internship Opportunity Anne Arundel County Department of Health ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Bureau of Environmental Health SUMMER POSITIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL) 12 - 15 Week Summer Student Technical Assistance Program Location : Field Positions based at the Health Services Building 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 Nature of Work : Under the supervision of an Environmental Health Specialist, summer students will be hired to work in the Environmental Health Bureau. Duties include water sampling, data analysis and environmental health inspections. Students will be trained to perform these functions as well as other duties, such as computer data entry, paperwork and telephones. The positions require daily travel throughout the county. Students must have own vehicle. Students will work 35-40 hours/week, for 12 - 15 weeks, from mid-May to August. Salary Schedule : $ 11.85 - $13.04 per hour and mileage reimbursement Who Can Apply: College studen

Grow by FarmHer event Grow by FarmHer will   inspire, educate, and empower   young ladies, ages 16-26, who are excited about their future in agriculture. This event will give you the opportunity to connect with peers, listen to dynamic speakers, and meet industry leaders. Attendees at our D.C. Grow event will enjoy a morning full of inspirational content followed by a trip down to Capitol Hill where we will join in on the 2019 Ag & Food Policy Summit presented by Agri-Pulse . Registration is free to all attendees, advisors, and chaperones.* WHERE : National 4-H Conference Center 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 WHEN : Monday, March 18, 2019 To read more and to register :  https://farmher.com/pages/washingtondc

Leadership Opportunities at UMD There are two leadership development opportunities on campus with upcoming registration deadlines- Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI) and Maryland Leadership Advance.  Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI) is a five week leadership development program that engages students in hands-on activities and critical dialogue. TLI sessions take place on multiple nights of the week with 4 different tracks to choose from: Introductory, Scholars, Plus, and Student Organizations. Date: Once a week from February 26th - April 4th | Location: Stamp Student Union Maryland Leadership Advance is a one-day developmental conference for students with prior leadership roles and experience. Participants will engage in discussion and activities on the temptations of leadership, leadership myths, and barriers to change while looking towards leadership in professional and community settings outside of UMD. Date: Saturday, March 9th | Location: Stamp Student Union Both are

Paid Research Internships Smithsonian Environmental Research Center The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and public engagement. This program enables students to work on independent research projects under the direction of a SERC mentor. Interns projects span the range of research conducted at SERC, including environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecology, and terrestrial ecology. Projects are also offered in public engagement, with opportunities in environmental education, citizen science, and science writing. Although students will become familiar with much of the research of SERC in general, individuals will devote most of their time to an independent research project. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a selected field of study and to learn a variet

Study Abroad in Bolivia   UMD is offering a new study abroad summer course to Bolivia: Global Health Lessons in Ecotourism and Community Health. We will be visiting indigeneous communities in the Bolivia amazon who are under serious environmental threat (e.g., plans for mega dams, poor placement and construction of Chinese bridge, illegal logging, gold mining etc.). Madidi national park has the greatest biodiversity in the world according to the Wilderness Society.   Applications are due March 1, however, some scholarship deadlines are earlier.           If you have further questions, please: Send an email Dr Olivia Carter-Pokras at opokras@umd.edu Attend one of two information sessions at the School of Public Health: Dates : 2-3:30 pm on Friday February 15 11:30-1 pm on Tuesday February 19 Location: SPH Friedgen Family Seminar Room 2236