ENSP Advising Blog

Join National Geographic Partners in a moderated panel with fellow UMD alumni across our company! We want to share our journey as UMD alumni to National Geographic, showcase the work we do, and most importantly, hear from all of you.  National Geographic Partners has made a commitment to showcase the world and all that’s in it through our famous yellow border. But, the story of our amazing planet and the people in it only becomes complete when everyone’s voice is included – that means you! Come prepared with questions and we look forward to seeing you soon! Read more and RSVP HERE .

Monday, November 9 from 6-7pm Join Dynamic Terp alum, educator, and senior administrator at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Charles R. Davidson, JD, PhD, specializes in holistically supporting students of color in their academic and professional endeavors. Deeply committed to improving educational and personal outcomes for these students, he has been a longtime advocate for institutional equity, and educational and social reform. Read more and RSVP  HERE .

The Counseling Center created a tip-sheet for coping with election-related stress.  Please review it and keep these helpful suggestions in mind.

ENSP306 will be offered once again this coming spring semester! This course can satisfy our Applied Science and Policy requirement for ENSP.  Depending on your concentration (and faculty approval) it can also count as a Restricted Elective. TIME:  Monday/Wednesday from 2:00-3:15 ENSP306 - Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods for Environmental Studies An introduction to research design and methods, with an in-depth focus on qualitative research methods and application to environmental studies. Topics include: writing an appropriate research question, identifying relevant methods, submitting a proposal to the Institutional Review Board, choosing appropriate sampling approaches, conducting interviews, focus groups, ethnographies, analyzing textual data, and presenting qualitative results. Have any questions about the course? Email Dr. Boules at cboules@umd.edu !

Register now for the 2020 ALEI Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference - FREE and online this year! This event attracts agricultural professionals, attorneys, educators, environmentalists, farmers, policymakers, and students to discuss the complex intersection of environmental regulation and agriculture in Maryland. Nutrient management credits are available.  Register today at http://go.umd.edu/5EG

ENSPire, the ENSP Student Advisory Board is hosting an informal discussion about the Fall 2020 semester next Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00. Come together with other ENSP students in an upbeat and supportive space to discuss your experiences and reactions to college life in a virtual world, including transitions to new living situations, navigating online classes, best practices, study skills, time management, and more.  The program will end with a guided meditation session by one of the ENSPire board members.  :) We ask that you please consider submitting questions prior to the event using this Google Form:  https://forms.gle/ yazRbASycdcC1un56    To receive the Zoom link, please register:   https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/ register/ tJMpduqqqz8vGNe7qyWV7PuaW5CsZa YmnSdX      * The hosts of the event are not certified medical professionals.  If you are in need of urgent mental health assistance, please reach out to the   UMD Counseling Center .

POSITION YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS Come learn about the Master of Science and Graduate Certificate in GIS Online Information Session - Thursday, November 5, 2020 6-7pm RSVP HERE Spring & Fall 2021 applications open now! Learn more at: msgis.umd.edu Questions? geog-gis@umd.edu

  Homecoming 2020 will take place October 26-30.  Check out all of the events and ways to get involved HERE .  GO TERPS!

The ENSP Program is thrilled to announce the newest course to our 300-level collection:   ENSP370: Principles of Environmental Justice - Theory and Practice Course Description: Explores the issue of environmental justice from the social science, policy, and legal perspectives. The course will begin with a theoretical foundation of environmental justice, and the historical, social and economic roots of environmental injustices and environmental racism. We will explore the different contexts within which environmental injustice manifests itself including domestic and international examples such as injustices in the food system, climate justice, environmental privilege, and urban environmental justice and pollution. We will study the ways in which people and communities have combated environmental injustices by looking at the history of the environmental justice movement, which was created to address the increasingly disproportionate impacts of environmental harms on low income population

  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.  Award Amount:  The Udall Scholarship provides up to $7,000 for

  The Wildlife Society is currently accepting applications for two paid internships:  -  TWS Joe Burns Memorial Wildlife Policy Internship (one position) -  TWS Operations and Outreach Internship (one position)  Applications must be submitted by November 10, 2020. The internships will be remote and will run mid-January through late June 2021.

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 ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last six years, 29 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships! To learn more, please  click here to complete a brief questionnaire , or write to us at  noaahollings@umd.edu Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major. National Scholarships Office http://www.scholarships.umd. edu   

Office of Congressman Steny Hoyer District Office Summer Intern Program - Open Office Hours  Thursday, October 29, 2020 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Virtual Event Join a representative from the Southern Region District Office of Congressman Hoyer (come and go as you are able) to learn more about the summer internship program! The goal of this internship is to broaden your understanding of Constituent Services and governmental functions. Our internship is designed for undergraduate & graduate students and recent graduates with an interest in public policy. We hope to meet you then! There is no need to stay for the whole hour if your schedule doesn't allow it - feel free to come and go as your schedule allows!  We hope to meet you then! There is no need to stay for the whole hour if your schedule doesn't allow it - feel free to come and go as your schedule allows! Please RSVP to view meeting connection information (via event page on Careers4Terps)  Hosted by the University Career

Undergraduate students of the University of Maryland meeting the set criteria can add a Smith minor to complement their current major. To view minor requirements and to download a degree plan by minor please visit this website. Interested in learning more?  Attend a virtual info session!

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications  for the Spring 2021 Internship Program!   START is looking for interns with a wide array of skills and majors (including but not limited to: Criminology, Communications, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, History, GIS, Geography, Economics, English, Mathematics, Psychology, Languages and Statistics). Given the COVID-19 pandemic, START is currently planning to offer our  spring  internship program remotely  pending further guidance from the University of Maryland. You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link:   https://umd.edu/ virusinfo.   The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on  Sunday, October 25th , and the final application deadline is on  Sunday, November 8th.  We were hoping you might be able to share the information bel

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 become an Ambassador include: Full-time student status at UMD College Park in an AGNR major Must be in good judicial and academic standing (at least a cumulative GPA of 2.75) Completion of at least 1 semester in an AGNR major by January 2021 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 application process. If

Critical Race Initiative's Parren J. Mitchell Symposium Series This year's theme is The Continuity of Criminalization: From Schools to Streets to Prisons and the first (virtual) panel will be next Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 12:30 to 1:45. This session will focus on Criminalization in Daily Life . The speakers are sure to foster an enlightening and important discussion. Here is the link to register: https://criticalraceinitiative.weebly.com/2020-parren-j-mitchell-symposium.htm

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network is seeking a talented Policy fellow to assist the Virginia Director with research, policy development, and outreach during the 2021 legislative session.  Join our Winning Team Work in the burgeoning climate movement in the increasingly progressive state of Virginia while joining a team of talented advocates and organizers at the forefront of Virginia’s sprint toward clean energy. Work with our diverse and committed supporters as part of a cutting-edge group that Bill McKibben calls “the best grassroots regional climate organization in the world.”  About Us  The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots movement to fight climate change. We envision an equitable energy future where truly clean sources of power — efficiency, solar and wind — sustain every aspect of our lives, and dirty fossil fuels are phased out.

On Monday, October 19, one of our ENSP400 Capstone groups was invited to see some ghost forests on the Eastern Shore at Blackwater Refuge.  Thanks to University of Maryland Extension, Mrs. Goger and a few of our ENSP students were able to participate in the tour ( masks on and with physical distancing!).     T o learn more about the ghost forests at Blackwater, click HERE .

What is it? The Ag sector has several opportunities and challenges that need to be explored and addressed. How do we re-purpose former ag production facilities? How do we create value-added enterprises without a large startup capital? AGNR has partnered with MidAtlantic farm credit to explore some of the biggest challenges the agricultural sector currently faces. We believe that students have the potential to address these challenges. That is why we are inviting all students, regardless of major, background, or expertise, to learn, brainstorm, develop solutions, and make some cash while solving one of the biggest environmental challenges in the United States. There is no prerequisite to be a part of this challenge, just a willingness to do good for the environment and the world. Who is this challenge for? Everyone! All UMD students are invited. We also encourage students from other disciplines to join the challenge. To solve most of the issues we face, we will need a diverse group of s

To promote the preservation, awareness, and appreciation of our environment, the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) offer scholarships to students who are pursuing careers in fish and wildlife management, environmental education and science, and related fields. Read more and apply here: https://www.friendsofblackwater.org/scholarship.html

The Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School is open for 2021 Now accepting applications for: Online 2 Month Course 'Fieldcraft' 2/1-3/29  On-island 2 Month Advanced Methods 6/5-8/1  On-island 3 Week Methods Practicum 6/12-7/3  The Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School (I.F.S.) is dedicated to the professionalization of ethnographic research and the training of students on how to conduct ethical, meaningful, and professional research. Our mission is to train ethnographers that we are confident in and that we know can get the job done. Be it future graduate school research or projects for employers. Our trained ethnographers can tackle a research project from beginning to end with confidence, experience, and know-how. Students will participate in formal lectures, informal presentations, service learning, government meetings and briefings, and ethnographic research that serves to assist the people of Isla Mujeres either through applied anthropological techniques or through creatin

    The Dean's Student Advisory Council is hosting a  Virtual Student-to-Student Series  for  ALL 10 of the BSOS majors , so that current and prospective students  can learn about their majors .  The session for students interested in ENSP concentrations within the BSOS College will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020. Each panel starts at 6PM. Guests will be able to learn about courses, internships, and jobs related to each BSOS major as well as how BSOS majors lead to a wide range of careers. The event will be open to anyone over Zoom and recorded for secure future viewing.

Princeton University Energy Association (PUEA) will be holding their third annual fall conference virtually. As a student-led organization dedicated towards promoting civic discussion of energy issues and providing opportunities in the energy field, the Princeton University Energy Association would love to invite students from all over to join them for their annual Fall Conference.  To learn more about the work at PUEA, stop by their website: puea.princeton.edu .

Research Opportunities for Undergrads:  Have you ever wanted to learn more about streams and rivers and how to manage environmental problems?  If so, we are looking for internships in our lab to work on projects related to monitoring water quality in local streams on campus and also major rivers in our region.  Students can gain hands-on experience collecting water samples, taking streamflow measurements, and sample processing.  Unpaid internships are available in the beginning, but students can also have opportunities to gain course credits/grades based on initial performance and interest in field and lab projects.  Over the years, we many mentored well over 50 students and quite a few students have also had opportunities to become co-authors on published scientific papers and gain paid internships based on contributions.  Many of our students have gone onto jobs in our field and/or graduate schools, but we have also had students in other majors that gained an appreciation for the en

Please save the day for an environment justice talk.  Thursday, Oct. 22, at  2pm Environmental Justice in Latin America:  A conversation  with the international environmental NGO's Amazon Watch   and Rain Forest Foundation. Learn more about Latin America's current environmental challenges and the work of US-based advocacy organizations. Join Webinar: https://umd.zoom.us/j/ 99624536462