ENSP Advising Blog

Our team of scientists and educators at  CONSERVE  are facilitating the adoption of transformative on‐farm water treatment solutions that can enable the safe use of nontraditional irrigation water (e.g., advanced treated wastewater, return flows) on food crops. At the same time, our  DAWN  team is developing a decision support system that helps to increase land, nutrient, and water use efficiency in order to maximize crop production in maize, soy, and bioenergy fields. Our vision is to be a collective national resource bringing together research, outreach, and education to effectively reduce the nation’s food, energy and water challenges that are exacerbated by climate change.   With projects located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, we are looking for undergraduate student summer interns to assist us in our research, extension and education efforts. We seek undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing higher degrees in the fields of agricultural and natural sciences, w

An environment science scholarship opportunity is available at the   Middlebury School of the Environment .   The 6-week summer program (June 9-July 21) is in Monterey, California through Middlebury College. All majors are eligible. The deadlines are Jan. 15 and Mar. 1.

  Applications will be accepted until January 31st, 2023 at 5pm! Are you interested in working closely with ENSP faculty to plan events for your fellow ENSP peers and being a voice for your class within the department? 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, AGNR, and other great departments and environmental groups on campus. You'll have an opportunity to orchestrate change and work on projects such as: - Planning service events on campus with the UMD Arboretum - Volunteering at PG County Animal Services - Moderating the ENSP faculty Q&A and ENSP alumni career panels - Creating and organizing other events for ENSP majors The position also has the potential to be extended into future semesters. If you intend to run, please fill out this form. You must be an ENSP major to serve as representative.

  WINTER TERM:  Registration for Winter Term opened in October. There's no obligation to register for a winter term course (personally I think you all deserve to relax!), but if you do, here are some things to be aware of: One day in Winter Term = one week in a typical semester : One course per Winter Term is enough. You only have 15 class sessions – so every day you’ve got reading and homework that you’d normally have a week to do. Manage your time (visiting with family, part-time jobs, and schoolwork) carefully. Online does not mean “easy”.  Many winter courses are online. Some online courses require you to be in front of a computer at specified times; others do not; and the balance of online and between-time assignments can vary between classes. Info about online courses are posted   HERE . Please contact course instructors in advance if you have questions; you can find their info on the   UMD Directory . Finally,   payment for Winter and Summer terms   is due immediately upon r

The Garden Club of America is offering scholarships in the following areas: CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY HORTICULTURE POLLINATOR RESEARCH BOTANY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GARDEN HISTORY & DESIGN INTERNATIONAL WORK & STUDY View all scholarship opportunities HERE .

Alluvion Aeroponics seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual wanting to open a world of opportunity in the produce distribution field where the USDA has identified weaknesses requiring investment and resourcefulness. Baltimore City’s urban agriculture production capabilities are being enhanced by construction of the City’s first large-scale vertical farm located in southwest Baltimore. Alluvion is part of a renaissance of the city’s legacy of growing vegetables and fruits and with it, access to healthy food, nutrition education, competitive-wage careers in modern urban agriculture, and community revitalization.   Produce grown with controlled environment agriculture (CEA)   can be harvested every month by year-round (not seasonal) employees, close to the point of consumption. Pesticide-free crops have higher yields and require far less water. Growing produce closer to the consumer reduces transportation/energy costs and helps to keep items fresher longer.   All contributing to a m

 

  Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Positions at Howard EcoWorks! They are hiring   crew members   and   assistant crew leaders   for their UPLIFT program.

  Attention AGNR Terps! Are you planning to study abroad this winter, spring, or summer? Students planning to take part in an Education Abroad experience can now apply for the AGNR Study Abroad Scholarships!  Apply online today using this link Applications are due by midnight on  December 13, 2022. Students receiving a scholarship will be notified by January 6, 2023.    Note that you must upload proof of your acceptance/enrollment in a study abroad program to receive a scholarship.  Acceptable documents include pre-travel communications, a program acceptance letter, copies of any academic forms related to studying abroad (SACAs, PSA, etc).  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Study abroad scholarships will be offered twice a year for different academic terms. If you plan to study abroad in a future term, keep an eye on our   scholarships website   for the latest information and deadlines.

Check out ENSP alum Curtis Bennett at Epsilon Eta's upcoming event!  

Hopefully, no one needs this information; however, in case you or one of your friends does, here's what you need to know... In the case that “everything is going badly,” e.g, you are failing 3 or more of your classes miserably; and there is no chance to improve with what remains of the semester,   YOU CAN WITHDRAW FROM ALL CLASSES, so long as you do so BEFORE 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12 (the last day of classes).   This kind of situation might arise if you’ve had lingering health problems; if there’s been a medical or personal crisis in your family; or if there are other situations happening in your life that are so distracting that schoolwork has become impossible to do; and you have fallen hopelessly behind.   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) regarding withdrawals:     WILL WITHDRAWING FROM ALL MY CLASSES LOOK BAD? Not if you do it for reasons like the one(s) given above.  In fact, it might be the WISER thing to do if a semester full of D’s and F’s is the alternative, and

Several internships are available with the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Applications are received on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should review the position descriptions and when applying, submit a resume and cover letter, per instructions in each position description.  View all opportunities HERE .

  About the Office: The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking three undergraduate student interns for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, DC, for the Summer of 2023. The internship may be hybrid or remote or in the office depending on Covid conditions in the Summer of 2023. The Environmental Crimes Section is responsible for prosecuting individuals and corporations that have violated laws designed to protect the environment and/or unlawfully covered up those violations. It is at the forefront in changing industry and public awareness to recognize that environmental violations are serious infractions that transgress basic interests and values. The Section works closely with criminal investigators for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies in prosecuting criminal violations of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,