ENSP Advising Blog

RESTORE Career Fair RESTORE, a student environmental stewardship society, is holding our Career Fair on Saturday, November 16th from 12-2 pm in the Animal Science Building. This event is an opportunity for students to talk to alumni who have begun their environmental careers in the area, and to find out about their options for careers and post-graduation jobs. Come to the RESTORE Career Fair if you are interested in networking and talking to alum with experience in the field.  P lease RSVP through the Google Form by Wednesday, November 13 if you plan to attend. https://forms.gle/ bSsFk2awbmbt2KC7A

CONSERVE Internship - Summer 2020 CONSERVE is a project funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. CONSERVE (COordinating Nontraditional Sustainable watER Use in Variable climatEs) is a Center of Excellence at the nexus of sustainable water reuse, food, and health, and a part of our project includes a summer internship program for undergraduate students studying agricultural and natural sciences, public health, engineering, economics, policy and law, spatial analysis, communications, and media production. Our leading team of scientists and educators are facilitating the adoption of transformative on‐farm water treatment solutions that can enable the safe use of nontraditional irrigation water (e.g. advanced treated wastewater, return flows) on food crops. Our vision is to be a national resource bringing together research, outreach, and education to effectively reduce the nation’s agricultural water challenges that are exacerbated by climate change. With projects loc

Ecological Design Competition for Baltimore-Based Students The Hopkins Ecological Design Initiative is a new interdisciplinary effort at Johns Hopkins University for collaborative research, teaching, and public exploration of ecological alternatives. They are launching an ecological design competition for local college and university students and are are inviting teams of students to develop a response to this year’s annual theme at HEDI, “Food Systems.” The work of five finalist teams will be displayed for one month at Gallery Q on the Homewood campus next spring, and the winning team will receive $2000 as a seed fund to further develop their project. They will be hosting an incubator event on November 8 to help students form teams and develop their ideas, with a public judging event to take place in early December, stay tuned for more on this. Check out their website at ecodesign.jhu.edu and to join the listserv (write to them at ecodesign@jhu.edu ) to keep in the loop about other

Dinner with ENSPire Want to meet members of ENSPire and other students in the ENSP Program? ENSPire, the ENSP Student Advisory Board, is coordinating an ENSP Student Dinner in the Baltimore Room in STAMP on November 6th, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to ask ENSPire questions about classes, the ENSP program, experiences on campus, internships, career aspirations, or life at the University of Maryland. We hope you can stop by to enjoy a meal and conversation with other ENSP students in an informal setting. We ask that you please fill out the form below so we know when to expect you and what questions you may have for the Advisory Board! https://forms.gle/pux4h6QfuV2o1Dfe7 Note:   you are responsible for purchasing your own meal at Stamp, ENSPire will take care of coordinating the space!

Careers in Bay Health & Restoration Panel Are you interested in saving the bay? The health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay relies on strong partnerships between governmental, non-profit, and private organizations to address and mitigate key Bay issues. In this career panel, students will learn about career paths that play a role in the health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay from employers and alumni. November 4, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Confirmed panelists work for the following organizations: Jenna Schueler, Water Quality Research Assistant, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Bobby Hromack, Wildlife Biologist, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Jennifer Raulin, Manager, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve- MD, Department of Natural Resources Mark Magness, Senior Project Manager, Ecotone Tuana Phillips, Diversity and Local Engagement Coordinator, EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Abbi Huntzinger, Maryland Restoration Program Manager, All

​Summer 2020 Research Opportunities in STEM / Social & Behavioral Sciences Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2020 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences??? The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2020. Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs: Monday, November 4 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu Thursday, November 7 at 3:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu Friday, November 8 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu Monday, Nov

ENSP service project   ENSPire, the ENSP Student Advisory Board, is organizing a campus clean-up event at the UMD Arboretum on Saturday, October 26.   Location change - now meeting at the picnic tables on the west side of Denton and Easton Halls   This is a great opportunity to help beautify our campus, get some fresh air, and meet other ENSP students!  Sign up using the following link: https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheets/d/ 1pD0P9WfpxfpbWx7UTUl56SYX6hW- dG8XKSLHSA5qN14       Please note: submission of your email/telephone number is completely voluntary. This email and the enclosed hyperlink is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you wish not to share your information on this form please contact  enspireatumd@gmail.com

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Call for applications! The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for first- and second-year students with a demonstrated interest in environmental issues and cultural diversity to receive training, support, mentorship, and up to $10,000 over two years for p aid research experiences and internships.  During the first year Scholars participate in an eight-week, immersive field course on conservation practice, leadership and ecological research while traveling with a close group of peers and mentors through California. During the second summer, Scholars pursue eight-week research and practice internships with nationally recognized conservation organizations, labs and agencies. A professional development retreat after the second summer brings together the Scholar cohort and prepares them to apply for jobs and graduate school. Throughout the two years, we work with home mentors at each Scholar’s campus to provide ongoin

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Student worker position available The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has a new initiative to share its work on advancing innovative. profitable, and sustainable agricultural production systems. We are seeking an undergraduate student to help create a database of all the innovative work being done in the College and assist in a literature review of agricultural economic data. Responsibilities include: Collecting and organizing research project information with a faculty member Data entry and data organization Descriptive statistics Summarizing economic impact data from the National Agriculture Census Qualifications : UMD undergraduate student Experience with data entry and organization Basic familiarity with literature searches and/or reviews Experience with Excel functions, Google Office Suite including Google Forms This detail-oriented, enthusiastic student will be working with 1-2 faculty members in the C

Panel Discussion A Fossil Free Future There will be a panel discussion on carbon neutrality and renewable energy TOMORROW, October 23. Join environmentally driven students, staff, and guest speakers as we discuss the goals for UMD to become fossil fuel free.  

AGNR Undergrad Blog The AGNR Academic Programs office recently launched an undergraduate blog for students in the College.  Here, you can find information on advising, careers, scholarships and more! Be sure to check back often and save the link to your bookmarks! http://agnrundergrad.blogspot.com/

USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab 2019 Summer Internship Great opportunity just up the road in Beltsville, MD! The application deadline for this is December 6, 2019.

Paid Internship Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management Recycling Division The Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management expects to have a recycling internship opening in its Towson office starting as soon as December 2019. Candidates should be able to work at least 150 hours during the internship. Historically, internships have lasted from two months to four years.    For best consideration, please apply (details below) by Monday, November 4, 2019.   The Bureau accepts resumes and cover letters, on an ongoing basis, from motivated, talented people interested in promoting recycling and waste prevention. Applicants should have strong oral presentation, research and writing skills.    As paid Baltimore County employees, interns: Earn $11 per hour to start, with free parking; Gain purposeful work experience in a comfortable office environment; Apply and develop skills in public speaking (including school presentations, tours of our recycling facility and

Paralegal Specialist Department of Justice For soon-to-be grads! Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate), GS-0950-7/9 WMRS ENRD-20-006-EXC 10/10/2019 to 10/24/2019 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548425800

Bat Fest 2019 UMD's Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society is hosting its annual Bat Fest on October 25th in Animal Science Building 0408. This is a fun family-friendly interactive event all about bats. There will be activities, demonstrations, arts & crafts, a lecture about bat ecology, and a bake sale. Please RSVP by October 24th to wildlifeumd@gmail.com with the number of children in your party so we bring enough supplies. We are a student-run non-profit organization, so any donation is kindly welcome.

ENSP study group sign-up ENSPire, the ENSP Student Advisory Board, has created a "Class Contact Sheet" for those looking to connect with other students in similar courses. With this form, you can include your name and email (and optional phone number) so you can get in touch with other ENSP students to share notes, work on assignments together, or study for exams.  The document is organized by department, and each departmental tab has a list of courses that ENSP students typically take.  If you want a "study buddy" be sure to add your name and email to the list! Link to form:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pUyE0vmUde2BWcfkHBcZ2R7ar29vA9s4ChrBSfQW6f8/edit?usp=sharing Please note: submission of your email/telephone number is completely voluntary. This email and the enclosed hyperlink is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing

Udall Scholarship in Environmental Issues Are you a sophomore or junior 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 five-day conference in Tucson, Arizona where they meet with other Scholars, elected officials and environmental leaders. Scholars also gain access to a network of environmental policy professionals through the Udall Alumni listserv. Students from all majors are eligible.  Information Sessions:

GIS Internship U.S. Census Bureau The Population Division of the U.S. Census Bureau has paid internship opportunities for qualified students in geography and related fields. An intern posting opens Wednesday, October 16, and will only remain open until 100 applications have been received. To apply, please visit USAjobs.gov and enter "Census Bureau" in the keyword search to see current postings and complete an application, or go directly to the posting page: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548780000 We are looking for well-qualified people with training in geographic information systems, population geography or demography, urban geography, and remote sensing/satellite image analysis, among other specialties.

NOAA Hollings Scholarship Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest! The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($650/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last five years, 26 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships.   The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program - please write to noaahollings@umd.edu indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address): Thursday, October 24 at 12 noon– ­2403 Marie Mount Hall Thursday, October 24 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall Friday, October 25 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount

On-campus lecture Environmental Racism and Slavery in 21st Century Jim Crow America: Stories of Resistance, Hope, and Change Professor Sacoby Wilson, Associate Professor and Director of the Program on Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health, at the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Maryland-College Park October 24, 2019 12.30pm - 2pm Atrium, Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland College Park RSVP HERE.  

Mid-Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals (MAREP) 2019 Environmental Career Workshop When :  October 19, 2019 from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location :  9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia MD 21045 Mid-Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals (MAREP) invites you to it's 2019 Environmental Career Workshop! Don't miss this event if you are an early or mid-career environmental professional, or a student interested in learning more about the profession. Organized in partnership with the Howard County Earth Forum, the workshop will include presentations and panel discussions on: - Federal employment, - Environmental licensing and certification, and - Trends in the environmental industry. Environmental companies, area schools, local governments and non-profit organizations will also have booths at the event. Cost for students: Free! Read more and register here: https://marep.wildapricot.org/event-3546987

Spring  2020  Registration Dates have been released   To find your date/time:   go to   testudo.umd.edu  >>  Appointment & Registration Status   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 will also get your advising block removed, making you eligible to register Registration Date/Appointment  = the date/time you are

Garden Club of America Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards The Garden Club of America offers 28 merit-based scholarships for students in 12 areas related to conservation , ecology , horticulture, and pollinator research. Read more about these opportunities and how to apply: https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships

Ecological Society of America/USGS Summer 2020 Internships The Ecological Society of America is pleased to partner with the U.S. Geological Survey to offer summer internships to outstanding field-trained undergraduates. The agency is seeking to create a pathway whereby students with excellent training in biological field methods can be nominated and apply for summer internships at USGS. Selected applicants will be offered internships at available field, laboratory, or office related scientific positions throughout the country for up to 5 months. USGS places interns wherever the project scientists need them. Read more and apply here: https://www.esa.org/nextgencareers/usgsfieldinternships

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals visit On Monday, October 7, 2019, Mrs. Joanna Goger took students from her ENSP330 course (Intro to Environmental Law) to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. They had the opportunity to hear an oral argument in a Clean Air Act case brought by the Sierra Club against the EPA!  

AGNR Peer Mentors **For students with a  concentration in AGNR ** Spring 2020 registration dates have been released, and you may have some lingering questions or concerns about your schedule or plan going forward. If you do, we encourage you to meet with an AGNR Peer Mentor! We HIGHLY recommend you to meet with a Peer Mentor before scheduling an advising appointment! Peer Mentors are available to help their fellow AGNR students with the following: planning academic schedules choosing classes (CORE/GenEd and major requirements) developing four-year plans registering on Testudo …and more! No appointments necessary! Please visit the  Peer Mentor website  for more information about our peer mentors and their scheduled office hours. You can find them located in 0107 Symons Hall.

Spring 2020 Internship Department of Justice- Environment and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section Overview : The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the Department and includes nearly one‐half of the Division's lawyers. The Section is responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimburse the United States

Friends of Patuxent Annual Meeting You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of Friends of Patuxent, October 15, 2019, at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Maryland 20708. A reception and light refreshments, including sandwiches and wraps, will run from 6-6:30 pm, followed by the evening’s program. Guest speaker will be Mr. Greg Kearns, a Senior Park Naturalist for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission at the Patuxent River Park in Prince George’s County, Md. Greg is an expert wetland ecologist of the Chesapeake Bay, an expert birder, and a renowned authority on the Sora rail (Porzana carolina). Greg’s recent work has involved sophisticated telemetry migration research with the installation of remote bird tracking station beacons on the Patuxent River and in Bermuda. Another sensor station beacon is being installed at the Patuxent Research Refuge near the National Wildlife Visitor Center that will be used fo

Winter and Spring Break Study Abroad Application deadlines have been extended to October 8th Join the Winter course in Indonesia and travel to coastal communities in Java, Sumatra and Bali, to learn about coral reef conservation, palm forestry, and coastal and marine resource use: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10272 Travel to Lima and Cusco with the Peru Spring Break course to lean about the Amazon and rainforest conservation: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10471

Annual DC Sustainability Summit Date : Wednesday October 16, 2019 Info : www.dcsustainability.org Cost : Full conference ticket price at only $45 with a student/faculty ID.  Great for those interested in sustainable design, construction, and real estate.  There's an incredible line-up of speakers this year and lots of cool new green building materials on display at the green product expo and happy hour. Event Description: Special price student tickets available now for the DC Metro Area’s premiere one-day green building and design symposium, the 5th Annual DC Sustainability Summit, on Oct 16, 2019! The inspirational speakers include subject matter experts from Urban Land Institute, JBG Smith, and Interface Engineering, to name a few. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact with industry leaders in sustainability, occupant health, and energy resiliency as well as experience cutting edge green building products in the Green Product Expo. Tickets are just $45 for s

2019 Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference The Crowne Plaza, Annapolis, Maryland November 14, 2019 8:00am - 3:00pm THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR STUDENTS (must present student ID at registration desk) The annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference is a unique gathering of agricultural professionals, attorneys, educators, environmentalists, farmers, policymakers, and students to discuss the complex intersection of environmental regulation and agriculture in Maryland. ALEI prides itself on hosting an event that brings farming and conservation experts together in a forum that allows for an exchange of ideas and education for conference attendees on current legal topics of interest. Read more and register here : https://app.certain.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x3050337fad2

Spring 2020 Internship Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office The Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office is now accepting Spring 2020 Intern Applications. The application is open to qualified undergraduate students from October 1st to November 1st 2019. Interested students can apply at https://terplinksites.umd.edu/departments/studentlegalaid/home