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FINAL GRADES AND YOUR GPA–   Fall 2023 grades are being posted, and your unofficial transcript will reflect your final grades. Cumulative credits and GPAs are set and are updating live on academic records (also see: GPA CALCULATOR) . SPRING INTERNSHIP PROPOSALS are due February 9.  Read more about earning credit for ENSP386 here. If you have REGISTRATION OR SCHEDULING ISSUES , please work with the Registrar , the Office of Extended Studies (for winter term), the faculty advisor for your concentration and/or advising College in getting the issue resolved.  Otherwise, please wait for Angela's return for assistance. TO TAKE A COURSE AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION requires special permission. In order to determine whether or not a course will transfer over appropriately, you must submit a Permission to Enroll form . For questions regarding TRANSFER CREDIT, please email transfercredit@umd.edu . ---- If you submitted a transcript from another institution and it has been received, but t

Reports To: Director of Professional Development and Conservation Education Job Type: Contract, 15-20 hours/week Salary: $32/hour through December 31, 2024 The Association: The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), founded in 1902, represents North America’s fish and wildlife agencies. It promotes sound management and conservation and speaks with a collective voice on important fish and wildlife issues. The Association is a nonprofit, 501(c)(6) trade association. See www.fishwildlife.org for more information. Position Summary: Project WILD is seeking a part-time contractual position to help us meet the needs of our online learning and in-person training programs as well as updating Project WILD environmental education materials and online resources. Travel required. More information about Project WILD can be found at: https://www.fishwildlife.org/projectwild How to Apply:

This position is located in the Wildlife and Marine Resources Section, Washington, D.C. The incumbent will provide a variety of administrative and clerical support to attorneys.  Student Trainee (OA), GS-0399-4/5 Wildlife and Marine Resources Section ENRD-23-057-EXC 12/18/2023 to 01/03/2024 POC: Nardia Bennett / Carla Patrizi   Open to Students:   https://www.usajobs.gov/job/ 766658900

  On February 3, scientists, conservationists, environmental advocates, and legislators will come together to highlight Audubon’s policy priorities that will address the impact that climate change and habitat loss have had on birds, as well as actions our elected officials and all of us can take in Maryland to protect birds. Speakers will include National Audubon Society staff, elected officials, and leaders of Maryland environmental organizations. This all-day event will be full of conservation and conversation, and will provide you with the opportunity to learn how to advocate for Maryland’s birds and the places they need to survive. This will be an optional bird walk before the day’s programming.   The I Bird I Vote Maryland Conservation Summit will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation ( https://www.cbf.org/ )  headquarters in Annapolis, MD. Registration is $30 per person, and will include coffee, snacks, lunch, and admission

  The Green Scholarship for Environmental Protection The Green Scholarship will award two (2) $4,500 scholarships to two (2) upper-level ENSP students, who:  - are enrolled in the Environmental Science and Policy Program at the University of Maryland  - have expressed their intention to pursue a career in the field of environmental protection.   **This scholarship will be awarded for the Spring 2024 semester.** Qualifications:  - Junior or Senior standing (60+ degree credits) at the start of the Spring 2024 semester, not including AP/IB credits  - preference given to current or rising Seniors To view the official application and to apply, visit: https://forms.gle/ KDYs8Gmd8tJkwcKc6 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023.

  NOAA Ocean Exploration is excited to announce that the application for the 2024  Explorer-in-Training Program  is now open!  This year, the Explorer-in-Training Program will feature two paid internship options: (a) 2 to 4-week expedition-based opportunities supporting ocean mapping operations on the  Okeanos Explorer  and (b) 10-week spring and summertime opportunities. The 10-week internships give participants an experiential learning opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through long-term projects supported by NOAA Ocean Exploration mentors. The expedition-based internships provide support for specific NOAA Ocean Exploration expeditions, giving participants the chance to contribute to mission efforts while gaining tangible skills that benefit their future pursuits. Applicants may only apply for one internship option. Please see below for eligibility requirements and application instructions: Eligibility U.S. citizenship Currently enrolled students (undergraduate or grad

MPower is advertising PAID summer research opportunities for University of Maryland undergraduate and graduate students in a number of different fields. Applications considered on a rolling basis with final deadline on February 25, 2024. Internal Link MPower Link

 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 11 (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

As the semester comes to a close, I want to share several spring and summer opportunities from the   Do Good Institute . S ome of these programs have registrations and applications which are now open and with the due dates in January or February, I wanted to share these now so you can mark your calendars! The Do Good Institute offers hands-on experiences, funding opportunities, engaging curriculum, and effective programs that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. Changemaker Pathways :  Want to Do Good but don't know where to start? Changemaker Pathways is a  5-week experiential program for first-year, second-year, or transfer students to explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional, or educational life through interactive and discussion-based workshops. Learn more and register at  go.umd.edu/ changemakerpathways . Impact Interns:  Looking for a paid summer internship with impact? Impact Interns offers p aid

G reat opportunity for upcoming grads or alumni from a variety of educational backgrounds to get training and experience working at Shenandoah National Park. These positions qualify as internships and members receive a variety of benefits upon completion to help with student loans and future career paths. They are now recruiting for two Education and Interpretation interns to serve in 2024 – the first position starting on February 26th, and the second on April 21st, both running for 28 weeks each. These are full-time 40 hour a week positions based at the park. Members will prepare and present programs for the general public and educational groups including guided walks and hikes, interpretive talks, Junior Ranger programs, curriculum-based education programs, and illustrated evening programs on the Park's interpretive themes (wildlife, geology, ecology, history, climate change). This is a great opportunity to gain solid training and hone your public speaking skills in a beautiful s

 Flexible and remote internships for next year!

  The  Global FEWture Alliance Symposium  will take place on January 19th 2024 in the Stamp Student Union . See the attached flyer for more information and to register. We work across the environmental disciplines, including those who work in agriculture, climate science, public health, environmental justice, and the environmental humanities.  It's a great opportunity for  undergrads , grads, postdocs, faculty teachers and researchers, and local community partners to warm up winter session and synthesize nexus ideas, including research, teaching, and policy discussions. UMD collaborators and our international partners from Israel, Nepal, and Tanzania will be there.  Attendees may propose lightning (15 min) and poster sessions, or they may simply attend to be part of the exchange.  Please RSVP by December 8th, 2023.     FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks, and happy hour included for registered attendees!

P aid internships with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., ideal for upcoming graduates and alumni interested in biology and field work.   A ppalachian Conservation Corps and the National Capital Region  are hiring  four  interns for our Invasive Plant Management Team, which will help treat non-native plants in sites surrounding the National Capital Region with herbicide treatment, chainsaws, and hand tools.   This 38-week position starts  Feb. 12 and runs until Nov. 1.  It’s open to young adults aged 18-30, or 35 if veteran, and we are seeking candidates within a commutable distance to the D.C. area.   For more information and to apply, visit the job listing here:  Invasive Plant Management Individual Placements - National Capital Region Office - 2024 - Washington, District of Columbia - Conservation Legacy (silkroad.com)   Read about the 2023 Invasive Plant Management Team to learn more about the position!

May be a great opportunity for December grads looking for international experiences! As this year comes to a close, it's the ideal time for students to think about their passions and how to combine these with their career goals. They can utilize the winter break to look at options, discuss with family, and consider their plans for the new year. Or maybe their plans changed and they need to quickly secure an internship for the start of 2024. Luckily, we've got them covered with grassroots internships in a variety of academic focus areas around the world!  Joining an internship through Roots offers an academically high level placement that contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and allows for resume building while bridging cultures and making a difference in the world. Students can check out our website search feature to filter the available opportunities by: Destination Academic focus area UN Sustainable Development Goal supported

  The EPA's pathways summer internships are open!     ( https://www.usajobs.gov/ GetJob/ViewDetails/762797800  and   https ://www.usajobs.gov/ GetJob/ViewDetails/ 762804500 )

The 2024 CSAWWA/CWEA Joint Student Hiring Event will be held Friday, February 16, 2024, from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Bowie Comfort Inn Conference Center in Bowie, MD. This event is for college/university students who are interested in a career in the water, wastewater, and/or stormwater industries. Here is the link to more information/registration on Handshake:  https://umd. joinhandshake.com/events/ 1431875/share_preview

Applications are now being accepted for the  Summer REU Program in Marine Science   at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.   The program will take place from   June 3 to August 9, 2024,   at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.     Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology or marine geology. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $6,900 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance.   The deadline to apply is February 09, 2024  More information and the application can be found on our  website . You may also be interested to hear directly from former  interns , or  see   one of our field trips on the R/V Daiber on the Delaware Bay. 

A job is available in the Washington, DC Department of Energy and Environment that may be of interest to graduating students and alumni.  The job description is below.  Please note that an engineering degree is not required and students graduating from college are eligible to apply.  To apply, applicants should go to this  website  and put “24239” in the search bar to find the position. General Job Information Job Summary The mission of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation's capital city, the District will become a model of environmental protection and sustainable environmental practices. In partnership with other District agencies, the federal government, business groups, non-profit organizations, and residents, the department will help instill environmental awareness through innovation and best practices.     This   position