ENSP Advising Blog

The Agriculture Future of America Leader Institutes provide undergraduate college students specialized professional development opportunities that focus on professional and peer networking, exclusive company tours, and panels and discussions on relevant industry topics.  AFA currently offers six Institute experiences and competitively selects students for each program. Every Institute provides professional development training and direct exposure to industry professionals and key environments within the given specialty sector. Once selected to attend an Institute, the only cost to the student is travel . AFA and its partners cover hotel, meals and event material costs. For more information on each institute, please see below: Applications Due  December 1, 2022 Applications Due  February 21, 2023 Applications Due March 31, 2023 Sustainability Institute February 12-14, 2023 New Orleans, LA Animal Institute April 23-25, 2023 Kansas City, MO Crop Science Institute July 23-25, 2023 Raleigh,

The  Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS)  provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer. Take part in our upcoming online information session to learn more: Maryland Summer Scholars Information Session Select session below to register (required) Maryland Summer Scholars: Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 1 PM Interested but can't attend? To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, which includes recordings of this presentation,  click here to complete a brief questionnaire . Lisa W. Carney,  Ph.D.  ( she, her, hers ) Graduate Coordinator Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research & National Scholarships Office Schedule an appointment:  https://calendly. com/lisawcarney  

Careers in Wildlife Services- Solving Problems Every Day for People and Wildlife Do you have a passion for wildlife conservation? Do you enjoy solving problems?  Are you looking for the career of a lifetime?  A position with Wildlife Services might be for you! Wildlife Services is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Our experts provide national leadership for resolving conflicts between people and wildlife. Our work protects U.S. agriculture, natural resources, property and infrastructure, and human health and safety. We work across the country to reduce damage and conflict between wildlife and people in cities and suburbs, in the mountains and on the plains, along our coastlines, and everywhere in between.  When there’s a wildlife disease outbreak or a wildlife-related emergency that threatens aviation, endangered species, or agriculture, we’re the ones federal, state, and local agencies contact for help.    Our team is diverse. We are wildlife biologists, environmental analy

Members of the ENSP Student Advisory Board will be hosting a Spring 2023 registration event on Nov. 16 from 4-6pm in   Hornbake Library, room 0125 . This is a great opportunity for you to talk with other ENSP students about your schedule, graduation plans, your intended concentration, or classes in general.  

Danta is pleased to announce our 2023 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. As much of our advertising is done by word-of-mouth, we encourage you to spread the word by forwarding this information to students or friends who may be interested in our programs. For more information, please visit our website at  www.DANTA.info [danta.info]  and/or email  conservation@danta.email . For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms -  http://dantablog.wordpress. com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com] .

M ultiple summer internship positions available in Mississippi.  Successful students or recent graduates will be placed with conservation organizations/agencies across the state to assist with conservation efforts on private lands.  See announcement below  

This is to announce that three programs of College Park Scholars: Science and Global Change, Science, Discovery and the Universe, and Environment, Technology, and the Economy intend to lead a Spring Break travel-study to the Big Island of Hawaii.  Three academic credits for the experience may be earned through either GEOL388I or CPSP359I.  Dr. John Merck will be one of the leaders and would enjoy travelling with you! Full information is available at:  https://www.geol.umd.edu/~ jmerck/geol388i/

Bowman's Herndon/Fairfax, VA location is currently hiring an Environmental Scientist I. The ideal candidate would be a December 2022 graduate or recent alumni with education in Environmental Science and who has skills in wetland, plant, and soil identification. AutoCAD and GIS skills are also preferred. The full job description and link to apply can be found here: Environmental Scientist I - Herndon, VA< https://recruiting.ultipro. com/BOW1003BOWMN/JobBoard/ b0832335-b1a1-4f9d-8483- 629a8c175088/ OpportunityDetail? opportunityId=8bf21599-a911- 4f06-8d17-8643f1b12078 > Interested candidates can reach Madelyn Hart directly at   mhart@bowman.com   or 865-338-3513 with questions. 

Great opportunity for December or Recent Grad ($1,000/week) Summary : American Conservation Experience, a Nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking a State, Tribal, Local Plans & Grants GIS Fellow to assist in providing technical support for the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant programs and management of cultural resources geospatial data. This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic young professionals with a deep interest in advancing their career goals in cultural resource management out of the NPS State, Tribal, Local Plans & Grants Division Office. Scheduling : The ACE Fellow will work Monday through Friday. Position Description: The ACE Fellow will support the work of the State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division through the development and administration of geospatial programs and creation of products and tools related to the division's grant and technical assistance programs. T

 

Maryland DNR - Project WET Workshop Saturday, 10 December 2022 9am - 4pm, Watkins Nature Center (Upper Marlboro) $10 includes lunch and training materials Limited space, reservation is required (301-218-6702) Look at the   linked flyer for more information   if this is of interest. North American Association for Environmental Education  - this is the national organization and they have a lot of resources online Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education   - lots of resources directly relevant to Maryland National Environmental Education Foundation  - nonprofit that works with schools, parks, etc to get funding for programs

  PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY:   1.   ADVISING  Advising is MANDATORY for all ENSP students, regardless of Concentration, GPA, or credits earned.          Please review your ENSP advising requirements and advisor contact information  HERE     Remember : Advising Appointment  =  this is something you schedule with your advisor prior to your assigned  registration  date/ appointment.   During your advising appointment, you will discuss which classes you will take in the spring.  You will also get your advising block removed, making you eligible to  register Registration  Date/Appointment   = the date/time you are eligible to log into Testudo and  register  for classes on your own (you can’t  register  unless advising is satisfied first and your block is removed!)   2.  MAKING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT   For those who HAVE declared their concentration  (this means you've submitted a graduation plan to me, which has been approved) : Schedule your advising appointment with the advisor for

 

Vanderbilt  University is  hosting the Clinton Global Initiative University   (CGI U)  annual meeting March 3-5, 2023.     CGI U recruits a student cohort of young leaders who are committed to developing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Each year, undergraduate and graduate students from around the world apply to participate in CGI U's year-round community of learning, leadership and action. The program’s year-round engagement model includes a social impact curriculum, training and mentorship opportunities and a wide range of networking opportunities with CGI U partners, peers, alumni, staff and leaders in the field. President Bill Clinton founded CGI U in 2007, and more than 11,800 students from over 1,800 schools, over 160 countries and all 50 states have participated.       Applications are open now , and the deadline to apply is Friday, December 16 . Students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree at the time of application are eligi