ENSP Advising Blog

ENST is still hiring  students  right now for summer (can extend through fall and beyond) for their part-time  job  in the  Project Development Shop .  Students  would be working with power tools and machinery to build equipment for ENST research projects and other assigned activities for 15-20 hours/week,  $12.50/hour (then $13.25/hour on January 1, 2023).  Applicants should have some experience working with power tools but rest assured that they will be fully trained on the equipment. Please send an email to Dr. Browne at  shannpb@umd.edu  with your unofficial transcript and a list of your relevant machinery/tool experiences and skills before   July 3.

  (#UMDejsymposium2022) will convene community members, advocates, nonprofit organizers, policymakers, researchers, and students over the course of three days for an in-depth examination of ongoing environmental and climate justice issues. The last day of the symposium will focus on issues specifically affecting the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) region, while the first two days will examine the issues in a national context . The symposium will take place virtually on August 11th and 12th, 2022 , and in-person on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at the University of Maryland Stamp Student Union. The symposium is free! REGISTER HERE! The in-person event day on Saturday 8/13 will include a breakfast at 9am, sessions from 10am - 6pm with a lunch break in between, and end with a sponsored reception from 6pm - 9pm. This year, our Symposium’s theme is “Energy vs Power: Visions for the Future” , highlighting energy justice, climate change, power dynamics in environmental justice, and the use of techn

Did you know the Environmental Science and Policy Program is celebrating its 25th year?! To commemorate this occasion, the ENSP program would like to invite our undergraduate students* to share a poster at the ENSP 25th Anniversary Student Showcase & Celebration, which will be held Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom.  This is a great opportunity to show and highlight your accomplishments to the ENSP community while celebrating 25 years as a program at the University of Maryland.  Posters will be displayed around the Ballroom and students will have the opportunity to share with fellow students, alumni and faculty. Students may create a poster in one of five categories:   Research (including but not limited to : self-directed research, on-campus research under the guidance of a faculty member, or research performed off-campus) Internship (including current and prior internship experiences) Study abroad (including semester or short-te

I nterested  in pursuing a  Maste r of Extension Education ? Join us in-person or on Zoom for an Open House on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 5:30pm. Please  RSVP

Are you interested in becoming an environmental lawyer for the American public? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans and coasts, to share that knowledge with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. This event will kick off with an introduction to the work of NOAA’s Office of General Counsel, followed by a panel discussion where attorneys will share what it is like to work at NOAA, as well as offer advice on how to pursue a federal legal job. These panelists represent a broad cross-section of federal legal careers, including attorneys of diverse backgrounds. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice to NOAA on a wide range of legal issues spanning the breadth of the agency’s mission: protecting and managing marine resources, conserving and managing ocean and coastal areas and marine sanctuaries, predicting and communicating weather forecasts

  Science Lesson Plans (In-person & Virtual) Internship   (Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled) The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking a graduate student or an upper-level undergraduate student with interest in Teaching, Science Education, Formal Educational Settings, Developing Science Education Methods, and/or related fields. Science topics will include Climate Change Science. The Science Lesson Plans (In-person & Virtual) Intern will evaluate existing lesson plans for President’s Park and the White House Visitor Center educational programs. Programs will be updated to reflect most recent standards and current relevant scientific data. Intern will adapt lesson plans from in-person to virtual settings. Professional development experience for the intern will include networking, with NPS educational staff

We would love to hear about your post-graduation plans and celebrate your accomplishments with you. Please take a moment to share your next step with us by completing the UMD Graduation Survey.   Start the UMD Graduation Survey .

Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL) is a national nonprofit organization that builds grassroots support for climate legislation. We are currently recruiting students and recent graduates to join our team as interns or fellows . We have opportunities with a variety of different departments that may appeal to students across many disciplines. These experiences provide valuable work experience, networking opportunities, and may include academic or financial benefits. You can learn more about our current openings on our website . The application deadline is June 15th, 2022 .  For students looking to deepen their learning outside of the classroom, we offer a free Climate Advocacy Certificate Program each semester. This provides valuable transferable skills in advocacy, climate science, and communication over the course of a 15-week remote course. Students interested in enrolling in this summer’s program should sign up by June 5th, 2022. CCL is a growing organization

Consider taking this class (and speak to your faculty advisor about how this can be applied to your concentration).  NO PERMISSION REQUIRED, plenty of seats available. JOUR458P-    Special Topics in Journalism; Climate Crisis, Climate Justice, Climate Security: Approaches to Covering Climate Change Climate change is the single biggest challenge humanity faces - and, for journalists and media organizations, deciding how to cover it presents its own set of challenges. This course explores journalism paradigms for covering climate, focusing on three important concepts: climate change as an urgent crisis; the climate justice movement; and climate as a security issue - including global, national, community, and personal security.

The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership and development program that provides emerging leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable skills while supporting the work of the White House and furthering the priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration. Each year, leaders from around the country participate in the White House Internship Program to dedicate their time, energy, and experience to serve the country through public service. Applications for the Fall 2022 Session will open on Monday, June 6 and close on Friday, June 24.   Learn how to apply.

The   Maryland Department of Natural Resources   is now   recruiting   members for the   Maryland Conservation Corps , an award-winning AmeriCorps program that engages young adults aged 17-25 in extensive conservation, environmental, and natural resources management projects across the state. The department seeks to hire 35 full-time members who will work on eight teams for an 11-month period, beginning in late September 2022. Read more and apply HERE .

 Facilities Management at UMD is looking to hire a student worker for the summer (or potentially longer) to assist with updating recycling/landfill bins and signage on campus. Please read the position  description , which contains information on how to apply.