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The Sustainability Fund Review Committee assesses applications for Sustainability Fund Grants and recommends projects for funding to the University Sustainability Council. The Committee is currently looking for a well-rounded group of undergraduates who can commit to weekly meetings from October-December and February-April to review grant requests. Applications to apply to the Committee are due by 11:59pm on September 13th. This would be a great opportunity for students to make meaningful and significant contributions to university sustainability policies, projects, and programs that could have an extended lifetime past the students’ time at the University of Maryland. It is also an opportunity to get experience assessing, critiquing, and evaluating proposed policies and programs.  Please reach out to Sabrina LaBold at slabold@umd.edu if you have any questions. 

Are you an undergraduate student, U.S. citizen, and Pell Grant recipient interested in studying abroad?   Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad! Virtual UMD Gilman Student Scholar Panel On  Wednesday, September 7, at 4:00 pm , join us for a panel with UMD Gilman Scholars and staff from the Office of Education Abroad. This is an opportunity to learn more about Gilman, the process to apply for study abroad, as well as hear from Gilman Scholars themselves!  You can register here .   Virtual Information Sessions If you are not able to attend the Gilman Scholar Panel, please register for a Gilman virtual information session. If you are not able to attend any, let us know and we can arrange a time to meet individually ( gilman@umd.edu ).    Wednesday, August 31, 4:30 - 5:00 pm Thursday, September 1, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm   Friday, September 2, 12:00 - 12:30 pm Tuesday, September 6, 4:30 - 5:00 pm Friday, September 9, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Apply to the  Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference ! This year's conference is being held in Kansas City, Missouri, November 10-13. The application closes September 7, and we're hoping for some great AGNR representation! This is an amazing opportunity for students to develop their professional and leadership skills and connect with fellow students and professionals leading the industry. Historically, AGNR has had a handful of students selected to participate and we're hoping to continue that this year. The College will provide financial support for those selected to participate.    Questions? Contact Casey Miller ( caseymil@umd.edu)

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING  RESEARCH   OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2022 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?  The Maryland Student  Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide database where UMD researchers post research  opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Nearly 250 projects are available this Fall 2022 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks. To review the Maryland Student  Researchers database with nearly 250 available opportunities (more added daily) by  clicking here  (Links to an external site.) .  You can also register for info sessions about using the MSR database and other ways to find research opportunities:  Click here to register for Aug. 30, 2022 12:30 PM    Click here to register for  Aug 31, 2022 11:00 AM Click here to register for  Sep 1, 2022 02:00 PM Click here to register for  Sep 2, 2022 01:00 PM Click her

  NASA Harvest program is looking for a Communications Intern to join our team as soon as possible, and ideally this student can grow within the position for a longer term.  The listing can be found here, Number 344: https://airtable.com/ shrCEHNFUcVmekT7U/ tbl7NZyoiJWR4g065/ viwU0b5jLXOVjVxFI/ recH39lr6JkRUziLi? backgroundColor=orange& viewControls=on The Communications & Programs Intern is responsible for creating informative and innovative social media and website content, implementing a robust social media strategy, creating digital graphics, and assisting for our Harvest Africa work. We want someone familiar with and excited about researching topics related to agriculture and food security.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL). CCL is a national nonprofit organization that builds grassroots support for climate legislation. I’m reaching out today to share some opportunities that may be of interest to your students and learn how we can better support your institution. 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 October 1st, 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 cour

Registration : https://go.umd.edu/aleiconfreg2022 Do you have trouble keeping up to date with agricultural and environmental laws? The Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference (AELC), hosted by the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), is a unique event that brings together stakeholders from Maryland's agricultural, conservation, and legal fields. The AELC focuses on the network of environmental laws affecting Maryland's agricultural businesses. Whether you are concerned about the upcoming Farm Bill or want to learn more about the growth of the hemp industry - the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) is here to provide you with the information you seek on all current agricultural law concerns. We are pleased to invite all agricultural service providers, attorneys, educators, environmentalists, producers, policymakers, and students to our 2022 Annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference both virtually and in person! The conference will be held on Oct

Prerequisite: MATH120 and PHYS121. Restriction: senior standing and by permission permission of AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology department only (contact shannpb@umd.edu for permission)   ENST 499 G (Water Resources and Ecosystem) Following provides a brief description of what the course will entail.  1.1.    What this course is about? Discussion of the principle of conservation of mass in the context of life cycles (water cycle, carbon cycle, photosynthesis, aerobic cycle, anaerobic cycle, and nitrogen cycle) as it relates to our biosystem.  Analysis, design, and control of biologically-based systems within the context of biosystems and ecosystems engineering are addressed.  In-depth study of hydrologic cycle components and their prediction using empirical and physical-based models is covered.  Principles of input variability and control mechanisms affecting bioenvironment are covered using appropriate physical laws and engineering procedures. Role of water as the dynamic

You are invited to a virtual forum on the subject of "Diversity of State Energy Programs in the US: Causes, Consequences, Possible Remedies" that will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 4:00-5:30 pm EDT.  About : While the federal government has specified targets for moving the United States to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and outlined procedures for achieving this goal, implementation takes place at state and local levels. At those levels there is considerable diversity, so much so that solutions at the national level are problematic. Global Peace Services, USA (GPS), an independent, Washington DC-based, NGO dedicated to searching for solutions to conflicts, views this situation as especially serious because of the outsized role that the United States plays. What the US does or does not do in this field affects not only the US but the whole world. You are invited to attend and participate. The first step towards finding a solution to this problem is to

 Consider getting some great experience under your belts with National Capital Parks!  Click on the links for more info: Invasive Species Removal Event   at RFK Meadows on 8/27 Invasive Species Removal Event   at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm on 8/28 Invasive Species Removal Event   at RFK Meadows on 9/16 Invasive Species Removal Event   at Anacostia Park on 9/17

The AGNR Academic Programs Office is currently looking to fill several undergraduate student employee positions for the 2022/2023 academic year and beyond!  At this time, we're hiring for the following positions: Academic Programs Student Worker   - 10 hours a week - One (1) opening AGNR Peer Mentors   - 4 hours per week - Six (6) openings These positions are   PAID  ($12.50/hr) and work out of the Academic Programs office located in Symons Hall.  If you are interested in the roles, please review the attached job positions (also linked below) and apply online today.   Applications are due by midnight on Monday, August 29th.  If you have any questions regarding the positions, please contact Heather Satterfield at   agnrstudentservices@umd.edu .  Academic Programs Student Worker   Position Description   and   Application AGNR Peer Mentor   Position Description   and   Application

The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) and Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) are hiring a Fellow to support the design and launch of the Climate Change Catalytic (C3) Fund to achieve climate change, clean energy, and environmental justice goals of Maryland's Climate Solutions Now Act and to leverage the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and private investments. For more information see the announcement below or feel free to contact MCEC Chief Investment Officer Steve Cowan or me. This is an exciting ground floor opportunity to implement progressive climate policy and historic new investments in Maryland.  https://www.mdcleanenergy.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ MCEC-C3-Fund-Fellow-Position- Description-08.15.2022.pdf

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING  RESEARCH   OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2022 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?  The Maryland  Student  Researche rs (MSR) program maintains a University-wide database where UMD  researchers  post  research   opportunities for undergraduate  students . It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic  research . Nearly 250 projects are available this Fall semester 2022 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.   Review the Maryland  Student   Researche rs  database with over available opportunities (more added daily) by  clicking here .  To view a recorded presentation on getting started in undergraduate  research , and using our database of opportunities, you can request access to our ELMS resource site for undergraduate  research . To gain access  click here to complete a brief questionnaire.   The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find  research  opp

  Student Conservation Association ’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.    We are in the process of recruiting and hiring leaders for the 2022 National Park Service Youth Weekend Ambassador Program.   Participants can benefit from learning valuable work-skills, networking, and green job training.  See below for more details on the leader position working in the National Capital Area-East (NACE) region of the National Park Service.   NACE Youth Weekend Ambassador Crew Leader Program Dates:   Select weekend dates throughout Sep 2022 – June 2023  Work Schedule:  9AM – 3PM on select Saturdays and Sundays during program; Up to five hours of administration and pre/post program work outside of weekend dates Primary Responsibilities:  Two crew leaders will support eight high school students over 12 weekend dates during the September to June