ENSP Advising Blog

  Interested in Terps in New Zealand 2023 but still have questions? See the flyer below and flash zoom open house session for STUDENTS and/or PARENTS   from 10 until noon TOMORROW, Friday September 29th.   Please join if you have any questions or need additional information as the deadline approaches. Join Zoom Meeting https://umd.zoom.us/j/ 3468435230?pwd= cDZHVys1UkZTTXV4WjhiZHlpOVlIdz 09 Meeting ID: 346 843 5230 Passcode: NZ2023

  The ENSP student advisory board will be hosting a campus arboretum service event on  UMD's Good Neighbor Day  (October 21, 2023), from 10am-12pm .  The exact location is TBA but will be on campus. Here is the  sign-up  sheet!

  Are you an AGNR student that has studied abroad? If so, highlight your study abroad experience(s)  here   to be featured on the AGNR Instagram! @umd_agnr Highlight your Study Abroad Experience! Questions? Contact AGNR Education Abroad Peer Mentor, Maria Lanasa at   milanasa@umd.edu

  Job announcement :   Office/Clerical > Marketing Assistant/Dept of Environmental Science & Technology Semester(s)/Term(s): Fall 2023 with Spring 2024 potential Number of available opening(s): 1 Number of hours needed per week: 5-8 Schedule: Flexible between Monday - Friday; 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Hourly wage: 15.00 Department address: 1426 Animal Science/Agricultural Engineering Building Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated student with marketing interests to join the Department of Environmental Science and Technology's Marketing Team as we grow our reach with an eye to student recruitment and department expertise in environmental solutions. The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Assist in developing engaging and relevant content for digital platforms, including social media, news stories, and email correspondence Assist with our department's social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) Support the promotion of dep

 Environmental Media and Outdoor Education Internship  (position open until filled) Website URL:  https://bsci.umd.edu/ internships-with-the-national- park-service The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, part-time, virtual and on-site, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking a graduate student or an upper-level undergraduate student with academic training in science education, outdoor/environmental education, online environmental education, or similar. Experience creating online media and familiarity using editing software desired. The intern should have access to a computer. The intern will film and edit video content for outdoor education programming. Educational materials are designed to bring outdoor educational information about Dumbarton Oaks Park to Pre-K through grade 12 students. The intern will work close

  Wednesday, September 27 · 9 - 11am EDT   - FREE! Researchers, policymakers, and Indigenous and local communities alike are recognizing the significance of incorporating diverse and sometimes conflicting knowledge and value systems to effectively address sustainability challenges. What (un)learning is necessary to enhance the autonomy of Global South scientists? How do researchers engage and highlight different visions for the future that are currently excluded in dominant Western paradigms? In practice, the predominance of the Eurocentric scientific paradigm continues to hamper this effort while reinforcing deep social injustices and unequal power relations, leaving many researchers at a loss on how to effectively contribute to more diverse and inclusive approaches. This webinar explores decolonizing research, focusing on Sustainability Science. It will interest and support researchers who wish to treat decolonization as a process more than a buzzword. Decolonizing research in practi

  Thursday, October 12 5-6 PM Virtual via Zoom Learn More and Register HERE Learn more about future career paths in agriculture and environmental policy from UMD alum, Harry Huntley ​,  who is the EPIC Senior Agriculture Policy Analyst at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center.  During this virtual career chat, Harry will share more about his career path and how he leveraged his experiences from UMD into his career. After a moderated conversation, there will be time for student Q&A.

  Register to attend by September 22. Space is limited. ** If you are a student(undergrad/grad/postdoc) and would like to present a poster, please also register your poster.

Overview of Section: The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the Department and includes nearly one‐third of the Division's lawyers. The Section is responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimburse the United States for the cost of cleanup, thereby ensuring that they, and not the public, bear the burden of paying for cleanup. The

Hourly student to support workshop planning and field visit University of Maryland is co-organizing a workshop   "Biomass Storage and Burial for Carbon Removal"   with US Department of Energy, US Department of Agriculture/Forest Service, and University of California, to be held on Nov 15-17 in Washington DC. The   technology of Wood Vault   combines the power of natural photosynthesis with innovative engineering to sequester carbon to fight climate change. We are looking for an hourly paid student (grad or undergrad) to support workshop planning and field visit. Tasks include: - Communicating with the organizing committee and conference attendees - Preparing information materials: brochures, short documents, handouts, etc. - Planning and logistical support for a field trip on Day 3 of the workshop. The work leading to the workshop has flexible hours for 2-5 hours a week. Preferred candidate should have great communication skill and attention to details. This would be a great

  The Career Fair is just around the corner (Sept. 26-28) and we have some really great employers coming to speak with   YOU!   Some employers of interest to ENSP students are: LifeStraw Maryland Environmental Service US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) VA Department of Wildlife Resources PeaceCorps Environment America This is a full list of   AGNR-related employers . To help you feel prepared for the Fair, you can schedule an appointment with a career advisor via   Handshake , stop into the   University Career Center   during drop in hours (M-F 1-3:30) for a quick resume review, or come to our prep event: Pizza & Prepare for the Fair.

Attention freshmen and juniors! Apply to the ENSP Student Advisory Board! Priority Deadline: September 29th, 2023 ENSPire, the ENSP Student Advisory Board, is looking for freshmen and junior representatives to join the board! This is a great leadership opportunity that will enable you to be involved with the ENSP program, other departments and environmental groups on campus. ENSPire provides advising to ENSP students and hosts quality events every semester. You'll have an opportunity to orchestrate change and develop events such as: Career and Internship Green Table Talk  Service Event on Good Neighbor Day Halloween Registration Event And more (Bring your ideas!) ENSPire is looking for outgoing and dedicated individuals who want to get connected within ENSP. We are looking forward to seeing your application!  If you intend to run, please fill out the form below and e-mail a recent photo to   enspireatumd@gmail.com .   All questions can be directed to that email address as well. Th

Glenstone Museum is the most energy efficient museum in the world and has some fairly major sustainability initiatives they'll be talking about during the visit. Learn more and RSVP here (via Handshake): https://go.umd.edu/gmf23 Glenstone Museum is a place that seeks to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature. Founded in 2006, Glenstone is home to a large collection of post-World War II artworks that help us better understand the 20th and 21st centuries. Glenstone employs a good number of Terp alumni, who are excited to share more about their career paths with you. Throughout the year, Glenstone has a variety of full-time, part-time and internship opportunities available.  

WILDLIFE STUDENTS: Dr. Jennifer Mullinax and her graduate students will be talking through all the ins and outs of general job markets and details about what, when, and how for going to graduate school in wildlife. WHEN: 09/18/2023 (MONDAY!) TIME: 7-8pm ROOM: 0408 Animal Sciences TOPIC: Wildlife Ecology and Natural Resource Management Potential   Professions and Graduate School Insights  FREE Pizza will be provided!

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for two upcoming outdoor experiences - be sure to register!    

  Explore potential career paths and opportunities through Intern for a Day! The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects UMD students with alumni, parents, and employers for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields. After participating in a mandatory orientation and completing an application, University Career Center staff match you with an employer of interest for a half- or full-day job shadowing experience or a virtual informational interview. That sounds interesting, but is Intern for a Day for me? If you are an undergraduate UMD student, then yes! Intern for a Day is available to all undergraduate students in all majors and all levels. It is meant to be an opportunity for you to meet with professionals who work in a job, industry/field, company, etc. of interest so you can learn more. Maybe you're wondering what career paths exist for you or maybe you want to explore a specific

Epsilon Eta (The Professional Environmental Science Fraternity) is starting their Rush and Recruitment this week  Consider joining!

  We invite you to join  Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) . MANRRS is a non-profit UMD organization/campus club that provides activities and programs to involve underrepresented students in fields related to the environment and agriculture. There are plenty of membership perks—you will have the opportunity to: Apply for unique internship and scholarship opportunities Be eligible to attend the National MANRRS   Annual Conference Be provided role models and networking opportunities with professionals in your field Engage in opportunities to enhance leadership, organizational and public speaking skills, and to experience professional critique of scholarly work in a friendly environment Participate in social and service events Develop a network of close friends and peers All majors and graduate and undergraduate students of all backgrounds are welcome!  Please  click  here  to join our mailing list on TerpLink .  See you on Thursday, September 14th

The UMD Sustainability Fund Review Committee is accepting applications for committee members. There are 4-5 positions available and it is a great opportunity to get involved in campus sustainability by reviewing Sustainability Fund grant applications and recommending projects to the Sustainability Committee.  Applications are due by Friday, September 15th and applicants will be notified soon after.  This is the application link   https://forms.gle/ RspU4XYsmSsny7gu7 .

The Bioenergy and Bioprocessing Laboratory under   the direction of Dr. Stephanie Lansing in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology is looking to hire several part-time (15-20 hours/week) Undergraduate Research Assistants for waste to energy research. The work involves collecting and analyzing food waste, manure, wastewater, and municipal solid waste samples in the laboratory for organic content, energy production potential, bioplastic potential, and other parameters. The student worker would be responsible for inputting data into Excel spreadsheets, washing laboratory glassware, filtering samples, and keeping the laboratory environment clean. The student must be comfortable working with laboratory equipment and safely handling food waste and manure samples following our standard operating protocols (SOPs).   Previous lab experience is a plus, but not necessary.  The student must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a

3 Student Intern Opportunities for the Spring of 2024 in the Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice 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 Spring of 2024 starting in January for 12-15 hours per week. The internship will be hybrid (in office and remote). 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 p