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2020 Summer Internship Cohort (All Remote) 8minute Solar Energy 8minute Solar Energy is the largest privately-held developer of solar and storage projects in the United States. We have one of the best development teams in the industry with a track record of delivering above-market profitability and strong financial returns on utility-scale solar and storage projects. We are seeking the best and brightest people to help make clean energy abundant. About the Position: Through our paid 8-week rotational internship program, students will have the opportunity to be exposed to various aspects of the development cycle by working within each of our functional groups. Interns of our program will be provided guidance and mentorship from members of our exceptional staff to help ensure success during the duration of the internship. We are seeking students who bring a sense of curiosity, exhibit leadership abilities based on their current involvements on campus and have a strong interest i

Environmental Intern VHB Link to application: http://vhb.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1306081&Jbsrc=3DC059B2-B301-405E-B59C-E10B25ABA92D VHB’s Virginia Natural Sciences team is looking for an Environmental Intern to join our group in Williamsburg, Virginia for the summer of 2020. VHB’s passionate professionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with public and private clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Together, we work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. Responsibilities: Wetland delineations Threatened and endangered species surveys Plant identification and vegetation Inventory GPS, mobile technology, and data management GIS, geodatabases, and basic mapmaking Data entry, research, and analysis Writing and technical reporting

Internship Environmental Law Institute Research & Publications Intern: Summer 2020 (May – August) For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally. ELI is hiring interns to support the research and publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with staff attorneys, editors, scientists, and economists on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus include domestic and international policy and law such as: land use, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and brownfields, wetlands and watershed, armed conflict and the environment, environmental management systems, public participation, environmental justice, Indigenous issues, and environmental enforcement. Applications for the summer internship will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST Friday, March 6, 2020, and will be reviewed on a rolling b

Media Assistant (Virtual Internship) GIGI THE PLANNER For those interested in Urban Planning Gigi The Planner LLC is looking for two qualified interns to join our team. We are striving to take our organization to the next level and are seeking a couple of interns to assist with managing many of the day to day tasks as well as completing small projects throughout the summer months. This two-month internship, is for individuals that are interested in supporting the mission and vision of Gigi The Planner and wants to take part in helping grow the brand. During this time, the selected interns will gain tons of valuable experience and an enhanced knowledge of the planning field under the guidance of Gigi The Planner. Students can apply at gigitheplanner.com/summerintern Internship Time Period: June 15- August 14, 2020; 10-15 hours/week Application Closing Date: 6/5/2020

Deadline extended to choose grading method Dear Students, The website for students to record their choice of grading method for each course (pass/fail or letter grade) reopened on May 22 and will close May 31, 2020, at 11:59 pm. Students can make changes as many times during that period as they wish. Students are encouraged to update their grading method early to ensure they have the final grading method that they want. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WAIT UNTIL MAY 31 TO LOG ON TO TESTUDO. May 31 is the last day a student may verify a grade method change.  To update your grading method: Go to Testudo Select the “UPDATE SPRING 2020 GRADING METHOD” box  Click edit, make changes, click submit. Students must click “submit” to save changes.  Changes made in this application will not be visible on the Grades application, nor in the Unofficial Transcripts, until the following day. Students are encouraged to check their updates the following day by viewing their grades using the Grades

Internship Climate Institute Internship Opportunities Climate Institute interns are given the opportunity to make hands-on contributions to exciting new initiatives that have the potential to substantially help mitigate climate change. Located in the heart of D.C.’s think tank row, Climate Institute interns often make meaningful connections with policy makers, scientists, and business leaders that can help advance their careers in the environmental community. We are looking for bright and enthusiastic students or recent graduates that are willing to take initiative on advancing our projects. Candidates who are able to work in our Washington D.C. office are preferred, but we also encourage prospective candidates who are unable to relocate to apply for our virtual internship program. Please see the following internship descriptions and send your application, consisting of your resume, a cover letter, a short writing sample to info@climate.org under the subject line “Climate Instit

Summer 2020 Internship Earth Day Network This position will begin remotely, though depending on public health recommendations interns may have the option to work in Earth Day Network’s Washington, D.C. office later this summer. Earth Day Network is looking for qualified interns with a strong interest in the environment to help fulfill its mission: mobilizing people to protect the Earth for future generations. https://www.earthday.org/careers/#intern

Climate Change Policy Internship Summer 2020 Council on Foreign Relations CFR’s Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning. The intern will enhance their skills in research, writing, and editing. They will build on their ability to collaborate as part of a team, and communicate effectively. CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis. https://careers-cfr.icims.com/jobs/1668/internship%2c-climate-change-policy%2c-summer-2020/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1110&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Internship Clean Water Action Clean Water Action is currently accepting applications for our 2020 summer internship programs. Clean Water Action’s internship provides motivated and talented individuals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in politics, communications, fundraising and advocacy. https://www.cleanwateraction.org/jobs/sustainability-advocate-%E2%80%93-paid-internship

Internships Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Remote Virtual Internships available: Communications and Media Intern TrailLink.com Photography Undergraduate Internship — Public Policy For more information about the organization and their career opportunities: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/

Internship Conservation International Science Communication Intern We are looking for someone who is passionate about the environment and our planet and is excited by the opportunity to interact with staff from every corner of our organization, and around the world. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is curious, who is looking to learn new things both about Conservation International and the field of science communications. This position is a 12 week summer internship. https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CONSERVATION&cws=39&rid=1355

Making Eco-Friendly Choices at Home DC EcoWomen recently published an article about making eco-friendly choices while we're at home social distancing.  The article was written by our very own ENSP alum, Skylar Petrik!:   https://dc.ecowomen.org/2020/05/23/cooped-up-at-home-make-eco-friendly-choices/

Summer Internship Center for Global Sustainability The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) is accepting applications for a summer internship position—Communications & Digital Engagement Intern.  The Communications & Digital Engagement Intern for CGS will assist the team in promoting the work of the center, its online presence, and impact. The Intern will report to the Manager of Strategic Engagement. Primary responsibilities include: Crafting content for and manage Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms Maintaining and managing the website, including drafting of any announcements, commentary, and more Drafting and sending the weekly internal newsletter Assistance with events, including drafting and sending invitations, crafting the online event page, and designing and executing a social media campaign for the event Providing assistance to the CGS team for specific projects, as needed Read more about the job and apply here: https://cgs.um

Fall 2020 Virtual Internships Engage Globally Engage Globally, will belooking for several virtual college interns this fall (unpaid). We work on community-led sustainable development with a focus on education and economic development in rural Ghana and environmental education/forest conservation in Costa Rica. Follow them on Facebook as they will post an announcement there (around August 1)-  https://www.facebook.com/ EngageGlobally/

Summer 2020 plans We survived Spring 2020, the semester that will be known across the world as “that” semester.  I’m very proud of all of you for your resilience, flexibility and persistence as we battled through a very unexpected and tumultuous time. This summer may be a bit different than we’re used to.  We will likely be encouraged to continue practicing social distancing, so we may be stuck at home a little longer...  As a result, internships, research opportunities and other experiential learning experiences may be limited (not to mention vacations cancelled!)  We should try to take advantage of this “down time” and shift our actions into something productive.  Personally, having goals or something to work on helps me become more motivated and less anxious.  It also allows me to focus my energy in a more positive way ( away from the news and any negative thoughts surrounding it).  Here are some suggestions for you: Academic Activities Consider taking a summer cours

Internships Chesapeake Climate Action Network The Chesapeake Climate Action Network is always looking for talented interns. See specific job availability below, or feel free to contact us at jobs@chesapeakeclimate.org. DIVERSITY CCAN is dedicated to grassroots and local activism and believes that this movement can succeed only by including everyone affected by global warming (and that is everyone). We do not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, economic background, or age. If there are any considerations or qualifications not acknowledged in our application, we encourage you to bring them to light. Communications and Social Media Internship:  https://chesapeakeclimate.org/communications-and-social-media-intern/

Internships The Maryland Sierra Club The Maryland Sierra Club has openings for several unpaid internships each spring, summer, winter and fall: https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/job-openings-and-internships The Maryland Sierra Club offers many internship and volunteer opportunities. Conveniently located on Route 1, students can take advantage of the diverse openings in office management, administration, web design, environmental advocacy, environmental news reporting, politics, communications, marketing, outdoor education, advertising, publications, and research. There is a wide range of hours available from as few as 6 hours per week to 35 hours per week. How to Apply 1.  Send the following materials to internships[@]mdsierra.org and cc: maryland.chapter[@]sierraclub.org Resume Cover Letter Writing Sample Please include your name in each document title 2. Fill out the internship application survey at http://goo.gl/forms/330RyTrwiL All internship application

On-campus internships National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) APPLY FOR FALL 2020: START (National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism) offers unpaid internships year round on a variety of research projects and teams. During the course of their internship, participants are exposed to the most up-to-date theories, methods and information related to the study of terrorism. They are versed in the critical questions tackled by homeland security practitioners, policy makers and researchers, and are mentored in a professional environment geared toward student success. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of homeland security scholars and practitioners through real-world research experience. START’s internship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students (as well as some recent graduates) in any related discipline from any institution. Each internship lasts for one term. Participants

Graduate Programs at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) If you are driven to move the needle on the world's greatest environmental challenges, we invite you to explore graduate programs at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS). SEAS offers the most customizable and interdisciplinary programs in the nation to prepare you to be a leader and agent of environmental change. This year, to eliminate barriers that can discourage qualified applicants, we are waiving the application fee and removing GRE scores as an application requirement. The online application is open today through August 1st, 2020, for Fall 2020, for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only. If you are looking to take the next step toward a professional path with lifelong impact, we invite you to apply to SEAS. Join us in our commitment to creating a more just and sustainable world. For more information, don't hesitate to reach ou

Virtual Mini-conference Global Perspectives on COVID-19 and Sustainability Transitions On behalf of the Future Earth Knowledge-Action Network on Systems of Sustainable Consumption and Production, we invite you to participate in the Mini-conference on COVID-19 and Sustainability Transitions on May 27, 2020 starting at 9pm Japan, 2pm Amsterdam, 1pm London, 9 am Sao Paolo, 8 am New York, and 5am San Francisco.  This initiative focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and sustainability transitions, began in late March, and is designed to be dynamic and adaptive. The process of exploration and collaboration currently involves over 100 scholars and practitioners in a rapidly expanding Slack workspace and that number will rise and fall as novel ideas gain the attention of a diverse array of colleagues and less salient issues drop away. Register at: https://bit.ly/sscpkanrsvp An Initiative of the Future Earth Knowledge-Action Network on Systems of Sustainable Consumption and Product

Dear ENSP Class of 2020 Congratulations! You have succeeded despite challenging and unprecedented circumstances, and we couldn’t be more proud of you. Since we can’t celebrate in person right now, we wanted to give you a “virtual send-off” to honor you, your achievements, and your resilience - we will miss you. We also want to recognize you and all of your accomplishments as a newly-minted graduate. Send us your photos for a chance to be featured on the ENSP Blog and social media pages! Email your photos to enspadvising@gmail.com, and be sure to share your photos and videos using the hashtag #UMDGrad so you can be featured in the Campus-wide ceremony. We truly hope that you remain connected with us, your peers, and the many other faculty and staff members on campus that helped shape your University of Maryland career. The relationships you've cultivated, the education you've gained and the unforgettable experiences you had throughout your time here in College Park w

Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2020 On June 9th, 2020, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will host a virtual CHOW which will focus on the global issue of protecting biodiversity. Building a sustainable global economy that protects nature is critical to people’s health and well-being.  They have an outstanding speaker lineup and exciting session topics planned. The virtual platform makes it possible to transcend geography this year, and I’d like to invite your faculty and students who study environmental and marine science to join us.  They are planning a full day of activities, including plenaries and concurrent breakout sessions on how science and technology are advancing our understanding of the marine environment, the role of protected areas in conserving biodiversity, and how to engage people as stewards of our global ocean. The speaker lineup includes luminaries in the marine world, including Acting NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs, Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, former NOAA A

Fall 2020 Internships Defenders of Wildlife Multiple internship opportunities available this fall! https://defenders.org/jobs

Summer 2020 internship opportunities Straughan Environmental, Inc: seeking interns for Water Resources, Environmental Design, Natural Resources, and/or Environmental Scientist. Environmental Sustainability Intern : Responsible Business Alliance, Alexandria, VA. Audubon Naturalist Society: Summer Environmental Education Internship Wildlands Conservancy, Inc . Multiple internships, Emmaus, PA Before applying, students should contact employer to see if these opportunities will have a remote/virtual option.

UMD Virtual Career Fair June 9, 2020 11 AM to 3 PM Our virtual career fair offers the opportunity for current students and alumni to connect with diverse employers seeking to hire for full-time, internship and part-time opportunities across a variety of industries. The event will take place using the CareerEco virtual fair platform .  The platform will allow for chat-based interactions between candidates and employers. Employers will also be able to invite individual candidates to connect via a webcam for 1-on-1 conversations. For more information, visit https://careers.umd.edu/event/VCF

University of Maryland Graduate Survey - May 2020 Dear graduating seniors, Congratulations on your pending graduation from the University of Maryland. We realize this is a bittersweet moment, with the campus vacated and graduation celebrations relegated to the online environment. However, we are reaching out to all seniors to find out more about your immediate post-graduation plans and what’s next for you. Please share your plans by completing the UMD 2020 Graduation Survey. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. All information you provide is confidential and in compliance with FERPA regulations. Survey results will be reported only in aggregate form. Your name and contact information will not be used in any public reports generated from this data. HOW TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY Follow this link to the Survey: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_6X4gpX5eechZnql Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/S

Got a Summer Internship? Want ENSP386 credit for it? If you're completing a SUMMER internship (with ENSP386 credit awarded in the fall), you must submit your Internship Proposal to me FIRST.   Proposals are due to me by  June 15, 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 ( READ CAREFULLY ) : 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

Spring 2020 Final Exam resources Finals  week is now upon us!  You may be finding yourself in need of some extra help in  preparing  and succeeding – luckily for you, there are A LOT of FREE ( virtual ) resources on campus and online that can help where you need it most... Tutoring & Academic Success Support https://tutoring.umd.edu/ Online Counseling Center Resources:    www.counseling. umd.edu/las/ Writing Assistance at the Writing Center Schedule an online appointment or visit:   http://www.english. umd.edu/academics/ writingcenter Free Tutoring at the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education For more information, visit  https://omse.umd.edu/tutoring/ MOST IMPORTANTLY.... MENTAL HEALTH Maintaining good mental health, like maintaining physical health, takes time and effort. FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services are available on campus UMD Counseling Center:  http://www.counseling.umd.edu/ The University Health Center:   http://www.health.um

​Final grades v. Grade Method Change deadline This is a friendly reminder that you have until 11:59 PM tonight (May 12) to opt-out of the P/F grading option.  To select the regular grading method for any or all of your classes, go to   https://app.testudo.umd. edu/#/main/gradeoptions? termId=202001  .  To learn more about the spring 2020 grading policy, go to  https://ugst.umd.edu/ keeplearning/grades.html .  There will be no deadline extensions or exceptions to policy if you miss the deadline.  Please do not wait until the last minute to log on to make and submit your decision. Be advised that your  instructors will enter your final course grades from May 12 to May 27. You will not know your final grade before deciding to opt-out of the P/F grading method.   F aculty   still have  outstanding assignments (including final exams) that will take days to grade.  You must make your decision with the information you have now.   You should spea k to your instructor if you are conc

P/F grading and ENSP: Spring 2020 According to the message you received from the Provost , all undergraduate courses in spring 2020 will be graded pass/fail .  Students, however, do have the oppor tunity to choose to receive an earned letter grade in each class and may make that choice until the last day of spring semester classes .  The deadline is May 12 at 11:59 pm.   The system will no longer work at midnight, 12:00am on May 13. If you are concerned about your grade or are unsure of the option you want to take, you should speak with your instructor before deciding to opt out of P/F option. The deadline is May 13 at 11:59pm with no exceptions to the deadline. The deadline is firm . I recommend reading this website carefully , there’s a lot of helpful information in it:  https://ugst.umd.edu/keeplearning/grades.html .   Some highlights: What does this P/F grading policy mean for ENSP major requirements? The requirement for a C-minus or better in major courses w

Dropping with a “W” – Spring 2020 Tuesday, May 12, 2020 (11:00pm) is the LAST DAY TO DROP one class or 4 credits with a “W.” (Withdrawal) This means you could drop HEBR 112 (6 credits, but one class) or ENGL 212 and KNES 155N (4 credits, but two classes). See Drop Policy: http://registrar.umd.edu/current/registration/ScheduleAdjustment.html WHAT IF I NEED TO DROP MORE THAN 4 CREDITS? If extenuating circumstances are causing difficulty with your academics, please contact me because there is help available on campus, and academic procedures to be followed (like requesting a Policy Exception ), should you need assistance handling the academic consequences of a personal situation. It is better to “strategize” now, while you have options, than to wait and do nothing, hoping the situation will “right” itself. WHAT IF I AM RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID?  Check with your Financial Aid counselor in the Lee Building NOW if dropping a course would put you below 12 credits. Most