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A summer research internship for undergraduates funded by the National Science Foundation (REU Site, EAR-1062692, OCE-1560088). Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) is a 10-week summer internship program hosted at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. NHRE interns work closely with scientific mentors to complete independent research projects in Earth Science, Biology, and Anthropology. Read more and apply HERE .

Intern / Co-Op – Environmental Engineering / Scientist / Geologist (Full-Time, Summer) Looking for a place to start your career? A place where you can work with industry recognized professionals who are solving tough engineering problems? Geosyntec is the place for you! As an Intern in our Washington, D.C. office, you will have the opportunity to apply your engineering (civil, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources), scientist, and/or geologist academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) intern for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer of 2021. Preferred candidates would have the ability to return to the position for up to two additional semester rotations during their undergraduate or graduate studies. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Environmen

  Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen with international interests? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship , which provides up to $5,000!  In the last 2 ½ years, 80  UMD  students have won Gilman Scholarships, winning a total of $256,000!  The deadline to apply for Gilman Scholarships for SUMMER AND FALL 2021 is March 2, 2021.   VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES OFFERED THROUGH UMD The Office of International Affairs is excited to offer 10 new Global Classrooms courses for Summer 2021 and one virtual internship program. These opportunities are eligible for the Gilman Scholarship, which is now  open ! Fall 2021 opportunities are also Gilman-eligible - listings for Fall 2021 are under development, so please check the links below regularly to learn about them.   Global Classrooms Signature Courses  and  Global Classrooms Connections  allow you to gain international experience from wherever you are.

The Counseling Center is bringing back our Wellness Workshops for the spring semester! As a reminder, the Wellness Workshop series provides students with skill-based workshops on 16 different topics rotating throughout each month as well as a weekly and space for connection and support. Students can attend as many of these drop-in workshops as they would like. No prior contact with the Counseling Center is necessary. Students do not need to be struggling to benefit from these workshops! For example, our Dealing with Disappointment, Freedom from Perfectionism, Conquer Procrastination Now, and Effective Communication Skills workshops (just to name a few) address common life experiences for college students.

Program Details: The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes. Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community.  Direct service with a local community partner will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways. Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks between February 15th, 2021 - April 9th, 2021 .  The experience is free . Who should participate?: Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, educatio

My name is Murielle Tembunde and I am a researcher at the University of Maryland working  with “A Center of Excellence at the Nexus of Sustainable Water Reuse, Food, and Health,” also known as “CONSERVE” http://conservewaterforfood. org/about-conserve . This project focuses on helping our communities to promote the safe use of nontraditional irrigation water on food crops and reduce the nation’s agricultural water challenges.  You are receiving this email because you are an important point of contact at your university. I would appreciate it if you could pass this email along to students, faculty and staff at your university who would be interested in taking our survey. We are inviting  students, faculty and staff at your university to be a part of a new survey designed to understand your food choices and water use, as well as your perceptions of produce grown with recycled water. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.  If you’re over 18 years of age and interested

We may be getting a little burned out with online learning, but it is important for us all to recognize that the online classroom is still in fact a classroom, and certain practices are expected when we communicate in a virtual environment (just because we’re online doesn’t mean professionalism has to stop!).  Guidelines for online behavior and interaction are known as “Netiquette”. " Netiquette " is network etiquette, or the “do's and don'ts” of online communication. Netiquette goes beyond Email Etiquette , and covers both common courtesy online and the informal "rules of the road" of the virtual world. The online work environment can certainly be a struggle, and there are many challenges we face that are often out of our control, like internet troubles, personal or family responsibilities, distractions in the background (from pets and humans!) or our mental health. However, there are a lot of things we CAN control to the best of our abilities, like how we

E ach summer, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Chesapeake Research Consortium team up to offer several paid summer internships primarily for college students. In summer 2021, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office will offer six internships covering a range of Chesapeake Bay science, policy and education efforts. Each paid internship will run 12 weeks (mid-May through mid-August). They are intended for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college study.  Applications are due February 20, 2021. We invite interested students to learn more about these internship opportunities and how to apply by visiting the NCBO internship webpage . Additional Details:  Below are some brief descriptions of each of the internship programs and corresponding opportunities. NCBO Supports interns through two different programs, The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring and NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program. The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment,

  My name is Safah and I’m an intern with MaryPIRG and a student at the University of Maryland, College Park. I’m writing to tell you about volunteer and internship opportunities with MaryPIRG this spring.  MaryPIRG is a non-partisan, student-directed and student funded advocacy organization, working to protect the environment, fight poverty, and promote democracy. We have an over 40 year track-record of standing up to powerful special interests and winning concrete victories like the 2019 statewide ban on foam cups and containers and helping thousands of students register to vote this past fall!  This spring, we will be working to protect our environment, promote public health, make higher ed affordable, feed the hungry and more. Whether you have 10 hours a week or only a few hours the whole semester, We have a ton of ways for you to get involved, take on leadership, and make change including virtual internships and volunteer opportunities. You can sign up to volunteer, get more info,

N ow that the majority of our communication is being handled online, many of you are emailing your instructors, faculty advisors, TAs, and other professionals on campus with questions about courses, grades, assignments, etc. This is a good time to remind you of email etiquette  (yes, we notice these things!) Faculty/Staff get A LOT of emails, and with the growing popularity of social media, students may associate emailing to other forms of digital communication (like a text), which are often brief and informal.  However, in the university-world, most faculty and staff feel that emails are more related to actual letters than text messages.  Therefore, emails are considered more formal and thorough. I recommend you read  "HOW TO EMAIL A PROFE SSOR" .  It's a simple and super easy-to-read blog post that gives some great suggestions and tips for students.. Remember... Emails Are Forever:   You cannot take back what gets sent, and without a clear tone of voice, it can be easy

  ATTENTION FRESHMEN!! Apply to be a  freshman representative on the ENSP Student Advisory Board! Are you  a  freshman  interested in working closely with ENSP faculty & staff to plan events for your fellow ENSP majors  and  being a voice for your class within the program?  Consider applying to be a  freshman representative on the ENSP Student Advisory Board!  This is a great leadership opportunity that will get you involved with the ENSP Program   and other great departments and environmental groups on campus. You'll have an opportunity to orchestrate change and work on projects such as: - Cleaning various areas on campus with the UMD Arboretum - Volunteering at PG County Animal Services - Interviewing outstanding ENSP students and writing articles for the ENSP webpage - Moderating the ENSP faculty Q&A and ENSP alumni career panels - Brainstorming and organizing other events for ENSP majors  If you  intend to run, please fill out the form below and e-mail a recent photo to

 ENST professor Dr. Frank Coale has been  ​working with a  Master's student in The Netherlands, Noah Kalicka, who is interested in understanding student perceptions of green space and biodiversity on university campuses.  Below is a link to a survey to help Noah understand how students at Radboud University (a Dutch university) and the University of Maryland (an American university) perceive green space on campus.   Please consider taking a few minutes to fill out the survey. Your responses will be very helpful to Noah's research.  ​ https://fmru.az1.qualtrics. com/jfe/form/SV_ 2h7mD9q2WYQXidv 

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies has partnered with Northeastern University and the Kibbutz Lotan Center for Creative Ecology to bring a 9-week seminar series  Re-envisioning the Middle East Eco-System: Desert Ecology and Environmental Diplomacy  to students across the world.  On  Sundays at 1 PM EST from February 28th through May 9th , experts from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities will lead interdisciplinary conversations focused on desert ecology, the climate crisis in hyper-arid zones, peacebuilding in Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, and so much more. We will also hear from Arava Institute alumni who have pursued careers rooted in environmental activism in the Middle East and elsewhere.  When you  register  for this free series, you'll be enrolled in all 9 sessions. Participants who join for 7 or more will receive a Certificate of Completion.

 Seasonal Internship Available The US Geological Survey's Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (USGS NPWRC) is hiring for a temporary grade 7 biological field assistant position. This employee will be working on a field season project identifying native bee and vegetation responses to management at Antietam, Monocacy, Manassas, and the C&O Canal. This information will help grassland managers determine the best ways to support native bee populations. Applications are only being accepted by email and are due by midnight on Sunday, January 31st. Please see the attached position announcement for more information. USGS Seasonal Internship Opportunity Announcement *************** NPS, Student Trainee Position Available Prince William Forest Park is hiring a Student Trainee, Administrative Support, Office Automation position. This employee will work directly with the Park’s Superintendent and Administrative Officer on a wide range of tasks requiring a highly organized and motivat

FYI! Great opportunity for young professionals who are interested in a career in the environmental field and are less than one (1) year out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by July 2021.  Eligible RAY Fellow applicants will: Come from a racial / ethnic background underrepresented in conservation and clean energy, and demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion Be less than one (1) year out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by July 2021 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time) Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire fellowship See links below for more details. 2021 RAY Diversity Fellowship Applications  will open February 1st until March 26th!  Fellowship positions  will be posted on our website on a rolling basis until March and we are expecting at least 9 positions ranging from communications to science, policy,