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Spring 2020 Internship Smart Electric Power Alliance Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) in DC is currently hiring Spring 2020 interns.     To view the position description and for details on how to apply, visit: https://sepapower.applicantpool.com/jobs/   Read more about SEPA here:  https://sepapower.org/  

Free Math Tutoring! Don't stress out about your math-based final! UMD BCM - Baptist Collegiate Ministries are once again offering FREE math tutoring in the Memorial Chapel Interfaith Lounge. We will have pizza, snacks, and several tutors available to help you while you work. RSVP REQUIRED (as late as the day of!) to Jess at jessbcm@umd.edu. Please reply with the class you are taking, and time you plan on attending.

Spring 2020 course PLSC489L - Scientists Teaching and Translating Science Title: Special Topics in Plant Science; Scientists Teaching and Translating Science Description: Explore methods in pedagogy and andragogy to facilitate science learning. Examine teaching methods, motivation in learning and foundations of assessment.

NOAA Hollings Scholarship info sessions MORE info sessions have been added! Attention SOPHOMORES studying 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):   Monday, December 2 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall Monday, November 2 at 4 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall Tuesday, November 3 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall Tuesday, November 3 at 4 – ­2403 Marie

Boren Scholarship for Study Abroad BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS - Study Abroad for Critical Languages - Info Sessions Next Week The Boren Scholarship is aimed at undergraduates (US citizens) who want to study abroad for one or two semesters (preferably) in 2020-21 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Maryland ranks # 1 in the nation in Boren Scholarships awarded over the past 8 years!!! Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships may be used for study abroad in Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Fall/Spring 2021. *The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.* Atten

Conservation Beyond Protected Areas Internship Conservation International      POSITION SUMMARY There are multiple, diverse strategies employed globally to conserve biodiversity, but assessments of conservation progress and performance almost universally focus on national parks and other protected areas. To advance scientific understanding and inform conservation decision-making, this project will research, document, and describe conservation systems beyond protected areas.   The Social Science team in the Moore Center for Science at Conservation International seeks a detail-oriented intern to assist with global database construction and management.   The intern will: Research, compile, and manage spatial records and attribute data of area-based conservation systems Review literature and legal documents to understand the restrictions and rights under each management scheme, as well as data sharing permissions and sources Conduct statistical analysis and spatial a

Now Recruiting AGNR Student Ambassadors     Do you love being a Terp and studying in the College of AGNR? Do you remember what it was like applying for college and having questions you were happy to get answered? Do you want to be that person who answers those questions?   Well you’re in luck, because AGNR is searching for some new Ambassadors to join our team!   Ambassadors are current AGNR students who are selected to represent the College to the community and are selected on the basis of leadership, scholarship, and desire to promote AGNR to prospective students. This is a volunteer position. Minimum qualifications to becomean Ambassador include: Full-time student status at UMD College Park in an AGNR major At least a cumulative GPA of 2.75 Completion of at least 1 semester in an AGNR major by January 2020 Commitment of 5-10 hours each semester for at least 1 full academic year to the AGNR Ambassadors A general understanding of the college admissions and applica

Part time Stakeholder Coordinator/Intern UMD Center for Global Sustainability   Length : 10 hours a week, Fall/Spring Semesters; Payment is flexible depending on experience CGS Overview The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS), based in the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, integrates collaborative engagement across diverse communities with our ability to generate analysis to support higher ambition to address challenges from climate change to developing energy innovation to building resilience to bolstering climate finance. Our location near Washington, D.C., research network, international policy expertise, and connections with key countries ensure that our research has immediate and significant impact on global and national policy processes.   Internship Summary The event coordinator for CGS will assist the team and specifically the Manager of Strategic Engagement in planning and executing event logistics and stakeholder coordination for any and all even

Defenders of Wildlife Multimedia Internship Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. Founded in 1947, Defenders is one of the country’s leaders in science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation. Organizational priorities include protecting and restoring imperiled North American wildlife; ensuring conservation of wildlife and habitat on federal public lands, with particular emphasis on national wildlife refuges and national forests; and ensuring the adoption and implementation of a national program for the conservation of wildlife, habitat and ecosystems in the face of global warming. The Multimedia Intern will assist with the organization, creation and optimization of multimedia materials – including creating videos, thumbnails, caption files, transcripts, logging, and organizing and archiving still and motion media. The intern will also interact with f

LARC Winter & Spring Courses Winter 2020 PLSC251 - Financial Applications for the Green Industry LARC453 - Introduction to GIS and Hydrologic Modeling LARC489O - Special Topics in Landscape Architecture; Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Urban Construction Spring 2020 LARC689C - Special Topics in Landscape Architecture; Land Art: Interventions, Mediations, Meditations

Winter 2020 GEOG course offerings

Spring 2020 ENSP386 (Internship) Credit If you wish to earn Spring credit for internships completed during the spring semester, you must submit your Internship Proposal to me FIRST. Proposals are due by Tuesday, February 4, 2020 (so, you have plenty of time to get your documents together!) You will not be adding yourself to ENSP386. I will take care of adding you to the course once I have received (and reviewed) your Internship Proposal. The process for getting credit: http://ensp.umd.edu/internships/how-earn-credit-ensp386 Your ​Internship P​roposal 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 research paper topic is of your choosing and should connect the content of your internship with the content of your concentra

Research Internship Cut Carbon Program   SEEKING: RESEARCH INTERN, CUT CARBON PROGRAM   THE OPPORTUNITY Resistance Labs is looking for a research intern to join our team ASAP to support a special project focused on climate and clean energy solutions at the intersection with candidate politics.   Our Intern will work alongside a Research Associate to identify opportunities to engage with utilities in order to accelerate the clean energy transition. You will compile a database of energy-related and political information for use in our work.   The position is remote and part-time (10-20 hours/week), starting ASAP. Position will run through the end of January 2020, with strong possibility of extension. A monthly stipend is available.   QUALIFICATIONS Excellent online research skills Strong communication skills by phone and email Comfort working remotely Comfort conducting repetitive research-oriented work on a computer Willingness to stick with a goal to track down inf

Summer 2020 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2020 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Two students will be selected for this residential internship, which includes a competitive salary and free housing located at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland. Read more and apply here:  https://agnr.umd.edu/research/research-and-education-centers-locations/harry-r-hughes-center-agro-ecology/russ Deadline to Apply January 31, 2020

Winter 2020 Internships Maryland League of Conservation Voters Maryland LCV and LCV Education Fund are Maryland's leading statewide environmental advocacy organizations. We work in Annapolis during the general assembly to pass pro-conservation legislation and engage conservation minded voters throughout the state on Election Day and beyond to hold elected officials accountable. The internships begin on a rolling basis and end around May 15th.. The internship is 10-20 hours a week. Occasional trips to Annapolis may be required. Interns must have reliable transportation and access to the internet and attend all three seminars. Some evening and weekend hours are required to attend/ staff events. Candidate must be comfortable on the phone, have strong writing skills and the ability to work independently. View all internship opportunities HERE . To apply, please send cover letter and resume to info@mdlcv.org . no calls please.

University of Southern California Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Coastal Ocean Processes Program dates: June 8 - Aug 14, 2020 Do 10 weeks of research at the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island! Application opens Jan 1, 2020 and closes on Feb 14, 2020 For students who have: - completed one year of biology and chemistry - will be enrolled as an undergraduate in Fall 2020 - are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S. More information about the program and how to apply: wrigley.usc.edu/reu/ Please direct questions to Dr. Diane Kim, dianekim@usc.edu , 213-740-8776 See attached flyers, too! And don't forget about the https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/ searchable database of STEM opportunities.  

2019 Mid Atlantic Stream Restoration Conference This fall there are two exciting conferences being held in the Baltimore region. The Mid-Atlantic Stream Restoration Conference (MASRC) on November 18-20; and, the annual Maryland Water Monitoring Council conference (MWMC) on December 6.   Read more: https://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/Pages/MWMC/conference.aspx The Maryland Stream Restoration Association (MSRA) is sponsoring one FREE student registration to each of the conferences. The registration will cover the cost of admittance to the conference and NOT food or lodging. Please see the attached flyers (links below) for more information on each of the conferences. The write up should be emailed to Nick Lindow, Chair of the MSRA Education Committee at nick@baltimorecityscape.com. The submittals will be reviewed and evaluated by the executive committee of the MSRA and winner will be selected.   The deadline for the MASRC submittal is Thursday, November 14, 2019 and a decision w

Scrap Yard: Innovators of Recycling exhibit   An exhibit, Scrap Yard: Innovators of Recycling on display at the Jewish Museum of Maryland from until April 26, 2020. This exhibit tells the important role that people, many of them Jewish immigrants, had in creating the scrap industry. It also tells the story of how almost everything that becomes worn, useless, or obsolete can be changed into something that can be used again. Students will experience the sights and sounds of one of America’s largest industries, its innovative technology, and the stories of immigrant families that built it. 

2020 Ag Enterprise Challenge   Want to help our planet through agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sustainability? Enter today to meet like-minded people from industry and win $30K of funding and support." We invite you to participate in the 2020 AgEnterprise Challenge! The deadline for registration is Nov. 17.   AgEnterprise Challenge is an initiative of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sustainability.    The AGNR AgEnterprise Challenge concludes on Mar. 26 during the AGNR Student Discovery and Innovation Expo, where participants will have the opportunity to give oral and visual presentations to a panel of judges. Teams will compete for various cash prizes, including up to $30,000 in funding and acceptance into the F3Tech Accelerator program.   Benefits : Mini-Grant: Up to $500 for customer discovery Online Training

University of Delaware 2020 REU Program in Marine Science Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology or marine geology. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $6,400 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, this REU program supports ten undergraduate students to conduct research in marine science. The program will take place at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. More information and the application can be found on our website . You may also be interes

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Opportunities Career Vacancies: To view and apply for FWS positions, please click here: FWS Vacancy Announcements . If you have a question about a specific position vacancy, please contact the Human Resources point of contact listed at the bottom of the announcement. For more information about FWS job opportunities and employee benefits, please visit our FWS Human Resources page . Internships: Students interested in wildlife conservation and stewardship are encouraged to apply for our paid internships through our partnership organizations. Opportunities throughout the country can be found here.    Scholarships: Current conservation-related scholarships can be found here. Refer directly to each announcement for information on eligibility and application deadlines.

Spring and Summer Internships Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Project Learning Tree Research Intern Spring and Summer 2020 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization is looking for Research Interns to work with Project Learning Tree (PLT), SFI's flagship Environmental Education Program. There are two positions open: one for a Spring Intern and another for Summer 2020. PLT is a leader Environment Education program that helps develop students’ awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the environment, builds their skills and ability to make informed decisions, and encourages them to take personal responsibility for sustaining the environment and our quality of life that depends on it. Since 1976, Project Learning Tree has trained 700,000 educators to help students learn how to think, not what to think about complex environmental issues. The PLT Research Intern advances SFI’s mission by supporting two Project Learning Tree goal areas:

Spring Internships Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)   The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is accepting applications on a rolling basis for its paid spring internship program! Please preferably submit your application by November 12.   EESI relies on interns to provide substantive help to advance our environmental and energy policy agenda. In return, interns gain insight into the workings of Congress and the federal legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental and energy issues, and an understanding how a not-for-profit organization works Internship start and end dates are flexible. Interns work approximately 30 hours per week for 10-14 weeks. Please click on the internships listed below for more information: Development Internship (paid) (Next available position: Spring 2020 semester Communications & Policy Internship (paid) (Next available position: Spring 2020 semester Policy Internship (paid) (Next available position: Sp

Academic Workshops for Students The Teaching & Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) is launching a series of workshops specifically for YOU!   Upcoming workshops include: Hack Your Brain:  Using Science to Study Smarter Time Management: Scheduling Success Performing Under Stress Also, these events are FREE!!!  Details and registration info can be found here:   Learn.umd.edu   

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 sub

UMD Wind Turbine Club Are you interested in ways to use the things you learn in school to combat global climate change? Are you curious about how gigantic wind turbines work? Do you want to learn about the future of alternative energy systems from cutting edge researchers? The first meeting will be held in the Fourney conference room (EGR 3164) on Wednesday Nov. 7 from 6-8pm. They are starting a team to compete in a Department of Energy wind turbine competition this year. Learn more:  https://www.energy.gov/eere/collegiatewindcompetition/collegiate-wind-competition

UNIV362 - Designing Your Life After College This course helps students anticipate and prepare for changes in finances, social life, health, and career dynamics they are likely to experience as they transition from college to working full-time.  It focuses on understanding what resources students have as they enter the workforce as critical for navigating these changes successfully. View draft syllabus HERE

​ OneUSDA FY2020 Summer Pathways Internship   The O neUSDA pathways intern announcement for S ummer of 2020 is now open – for two weeks.   The OneUSDA FY2020 Summer Pathways Internship Vacancy Announcements are currently available on USA Jobs. These JOAs will be open from Friday, November 1, 2019 through Friday, November 15, 2019.  Please see the below USAJOBS links to view the live JOAs;     " Pathways Intern Program Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet Pathways Intern Program Elig ibility Requirements as shown below by the closing date of the announcement.  If you graduate before August 2020 you are not eligible for this Pathways Internship unless you are pursuing further education and provide proof of enrollment or acceptance into a degree or certificate seeking program with your application. "   Position Title, Series, Grade Announcement Number USAJOBS Link Student Trainee (Administration & Office Support), GS-0399-2/3/4/5