ENSP Advising Blog

Dr.  Luke Macaulay, a Wildlife Management Specialist with University of Maryland Extension has a few research projects listed on the   UMD undergrad research page .  Project Title:  Maryland Landowner Survey on Wildlife Management: Implementing, Analyzing, and Publishing  ​Project Title: Wildlife Research & Extension Technician Make sure you follow the instructions listed on the website for instructions and tips for reaching out to faculty researchers. 

The AGNR Student Ambassadors work closely with the Dean and the Office of Academic Programs. The mission of the ambassadors is to assist in the areas of recruitment, public relations and educational outreach. Activities include hosting prospective students and parents, serving on university open house student panels, performing community service and representing the college on various committees. Ambassadors are also active outside the college in such organizations as University Honors and Gemstone, College Park Scholars, Student Senate and Resident Life. Essentially, you'll represent ENSP and share with pr ospective students why UMD (and ENSP) is such a great place to study! The link to apply is here: https://bit.ly/ AGNRAmbassador23   ENSP students from all concentrations and Colleges are welcome to apply.          

  USGS has a Public Affairs position open at MD/DE/DC Water Science Center in Baltimore, MD.  The USGS (United States Geological Survey) is a scientific agency of the United States Department of the Interior. The USGS provides science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Our scientists develop new methods and tools to enable timely, relevant, and useful information about the Earth and its processes. Please pass along this job listing and my email ( skylarpetrik@yahoo.com ) to anyone who may be interested.  Public Affairs Specialist

The ENSP Student advisory board is partnering with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on an "enhance our environment" event. This program is designed to connect the public with their UMD community and contribute to the local environment. Participants will be potting seeds and discussing the benefits of community gardening as well as, replanting grocery-bought herbs/produce Be sure to bring your own: small pots supplies to decorate their pots yard blankets, any specific seeds you would like to plant! Potting soil will be provided.  Be sure to sign up!! https://forms.gle/KLwAtkZvhWBhT2aH8    

Have you wondered how you can get an Environmental Career after you graduate? One where you can make tangible change for a greener future, to solve climate change, preserve more nature, protect our oceans? If so, RSVP for our panel during this Youth Earth Week!  

  RSVP Today:   https://go.umd.edu/enst-earth- day-2023

Environmental Crimes Section, U.S. Dept. of Justice – Fall 2023 Interns   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 Fall of 2023. The internship may be hybrid or remote or in the office depending on Covid conditions in the Fall 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

​ If you're completing a SUMMER  internship, and you wish to get credit for it, please  READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY:   http://ensp.umd. edu/internships/how-earn- credit-ensp386  You'll need to submit a completed internship proposal before you can be registered for ENSP386.  Proposals are due to Angela Mazur-Gray by  June 15, 2023.  You will not be adding yourself to ENSP386 .  ENSP will take care of adding you to the course once we have received (and reviewed) your Internship Proposal. Your  Internship P roposal will include: Coversheet At least six academic and/or career objectives related to the content of the internship Description of work activities Proposed academic research topic AND seven (7) examples of scholarly source materials for your term paper (including at least 3 peer-reviewed articles). Your research paper topic is of your choosing and should connect the content of your internship with the content of your concentration (and not necessarily what you did during your

  Internship Cohort Application The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce that applications for our 2023-2024 student internship cohort are now open! These are one-year, paid positions for students enrolled in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. The positions and their descriptions can be found on our website . Applications are due by Monday, April 24th, 2023 at 11:59pm. Ambassador and Advisor Volunteers The Office of Sustainability is also excited to offer two volunteer opportunities with lower time commitments, Sustainability Advisors and SustainableUMD Ambassadors . Sustainability Advisors teach an interactive lesson to first-year students about sustainability and climate change and how each affects students, their studies, and future career prospects. SustainableUMD Outreach Ambassadors conduct outreach to connect students with sustainability resources, programs, and initiatives on campus. They promote sustainable behaviors through the Green Terp program, social

  Of special interest to ENSP students is: PORT409A- Special Topics in Brazilian Literature; Tropical Dreams: Nature and Art in Brazil Interdisciplinary examination of tropicality and nature tropes that have shaped current cultural, political, and environmental debates in Brazil. Taught in English.

1. Joint Agroecology Field and Science Communications Internship Internship Description : We are seeking two students for a summer internship that offers a hybrid of scientific research and outreach and communications. The ideal candidates have strong communications and media skills coupled with knowledge in environmental science and an interest in agricultural landscapes. This internship is funded through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Small Watershed Grant to explore how to restore agricultural fields that have been damaged by saltwater intrusion and sea level rise to vibrant, thriving marshes full of healthy plants and animal species. This internship has two phases.   2. Hughes Center Ag/Environmental Communications Internship Internship Description:   We are seeking one student for a summer internship that offers an opportunity to work with an environmental and agricultural nonprofit organization, the   Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology . This internship is based onl

  Learn some tips for interviewing and have a chance to practice the techniques in this workshop co-sponsored by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and UMD’s Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS). All majors are welcome! We will begin with an overview of interviewing and best practices for answering behavioral-based interview questions, and then break into small groups so you can practice with feedback from professionals. Details : Tuesday, April 18, 2023 4:30 - 6:00 PM Zoom Register HERE

 

  Incredible environmental justice panel happening this Thursday, April 13th from 6-7pm in the Charles Carroll Room in STAMP! Key panelists include Vernice Miller-Travis, co-author of the most prominent report in the EJ movement “Toxic Waste and Race in the United States” and Yinka Bode- George, founder of Sustain Our Future! Join 17 for Peace and Justice at the Student Sustainability Summit for this event, hope to see you there!

  Applications are being accepted   now through May 5, 2023 for members who are attending a college or university, community college, or trade school for their undergraduate, post-graduate, or certificate program for the 2023-2024 academic year.   Don't miss your opportunity for a scholarship. There is still time to apply!

The  deadline  to drop a course with a "W" is April 11, 2023 See full  drop  policy  HERE . HOW DO I KNOW I SHOULD  DROP  A COURSE? Is the coursework in the class so heavy, and/or the likelihood of passing it so slim, that it is taking away from other courses?   If the answer is “yes,” then it may be a good idea to  drop  the course. It is usually better to  drop  a course and earn A’s and B’s in 4 classes, than one B, 3 C’s and an F in 5 classes. Be honest with yourself.   Refer to your course syllabus to get a realistic idea regarding what percentage of your grade is already determined and how much improvement is mathematically possible.  Remember that what is “mathematically” possible may not be “realistically” possible. Speak to your instructor  to get his/her opinion. Last, if you are worried about “getting behind” in your credits, remember that you could take a winter term or summer term class to catch up.   ARE “ W ’S” BAD?  No, a few  W ’s over the course of an academ

  The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce that applications for our 2023-2024 student internship cohort are now open! We are recruiting for five open positions: Outreach Bike and Events Intern, Green Greeks Intern, Residential Engagement Intern (in partnership with Resident Life), Staff Engagement Intern, and Communications Intern. These are one-year, paid positions for students enrolled in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. The positions and their descriptions can be found on our website at sustainability.umd.edu/ internships . Applications are due by Monday, April 24th, 2023 at 11:59pm . The Office of Sustainability is also excited to offer two volunteer opportunities with lower time commitments, Sustainability Advisors and SustainableUMD Ambassadors. Sustainability Advisors teach an interactive lesson to first-year students about sustainability and climate change and how each affects students, their studies, and future career prospects. SustainableUMD Outreach Amb

This brand-new scholarship will help off-set expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  The internship needs to be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.  For more information follow the QR code or go   here .   Application Deadline is Monday, April 27, 2023

 

1.   The Current Student Scholarship application for all AGNR students is now open! This application is for awards for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Students must be planning to enroll in one or both of those semesters with their primary major in the College of AGNR to be eligible to apply. Students graduating in May 2023 or Summer 2023 are not eligible for awards.  All students meeting the basic eligibility above are encouraged to apply.  Most college scholarships are offered as 1 year awards, so even current scholarship recipients should apply. If you have a question about a scholarship you currently receive, refer to your offer letter or contact me directly.  The application is due by 11:59 am by May 1st. Decisions will be released by July 1st.  2.  The Study Abroad Scholarship application for programs in Summer and/or Fall 2023 is now open! Please visit the AGNR Scholarship website linked below for more information and to access the application. The Study Abroad application will clo

To apply, please visit the MCG Careers Job Site and follow the instructions provided. The vacancy number is IRC57696 CLOSING DATE: APRIL 18, 2023 THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL TWO (2) INTERN VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME AND DO NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS. The part-time hourly pay rate is $16.90 per hour. Employee will work 16 to 24 hours per week. The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is seeking a Public Services Intern to support the Stream Monitoring Section. The Stream Monitoring Intern will gain hands-on experience and exposure to biological monitoring protocols while part of the te

The Maryland Water and Science Administration is recruiting for Summer Student Technical Assistant positions. If you know someone who would be interested in applying for these positions, please go to https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=005302&R3=0003 and apply through JobAps. Please note the filing deadline has changed to May 1st, 2023 at 5:00 pm.  

The   Harry Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology   is seeking a student for a summer internship program focusing on ag and environmental communications. The intern would work with us on social media, email marketing and media outreach.  More information about the internship and how to apply is available by visiting us online   here . Applications are due midnight on Tuesday, April 27. To apply, students can complete the Google form at:  https://forms.gle/ twVzYLunfSLeiTav9 .