ENSP Advising Blog

There will be introductory interest meeting for students interested in the stream restoration industry as a precursor to the Maryland Stream Restoration Association's official Career Fair and Seminar that is hosted in the spring.  Students will learn about what stream restoration is, why it's relevant to Maryland, and what agencies/firms play a role in the industry. It's a great opportunity for students to explore potential career paths without having to commit to the full seminar. Re gister using this google form, as there are limited spaces: https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/ 1FAIpQLSfKrOVeVAqJrofc0YZzoE7E FLy4lilIvZzInDMVX9fzjKRMlA/ viewform?usp=sf_link

ENSP  wants to be sure that all of you know about campus resources for mental health emergencies and understand that we empathize with your distress. We may not be able to make these difficult events  better , but we absolutely have the power to prevent them from getting  worse  in our community by supporting one another effectively and looking out for our own well-being. The faculty and staff in ENSP are here for you, but please be aware that UMD has so many wonderful resources to support your mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health.   We're here for you!

                                               We want to formally invite you to join us during  Black Health Week : a fun-filled week with different workshops and interactive activities that offer an opportunity for Black students to learn more about important aspects of identity, cultural experiences, mental health, physical well-being, and different ways to thrive! This will also be a great time for self-expression and finding community. Join us for: Recwell: Health Day  (Monday, 11/06) Gendered Racial Microaggressions and Radical Healing for Black Women  (Tuesday, 11/07) Dance Workshop  (Wednesday, 11/08) Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration: Promoting Joy and Wellness for Black Men   (Thursday, 11/09) Paint & Sip Even t (Friday, 11/10) RSVP Here  and check us out on instagram @racclab for specific details about each event** It’s going to be a fun-filled week with  food, treats, and giveaways  (along with  various grand prizes  at the end of the week!). Please note that this

  The Division of Student Affairs is offering a forum for students to discuss critical DEIJ issues on campus and engage these students in helping to create an inclusive and empowering campus. It is an opportunity for students to be a part of the conversation around how the university supports students and what they need.  If you know student leaders or students with a passion for change who are searching for a place to talk about it, consider registering for the Student Engagement Kickoff on November 3. Flier attached.  Reach out to fellow TerrapinSTRONG Representative  Tony Randall  for questions and concerns. 

For ENSP students in a BSOS concentration:  Do you want to get more involved in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences while improving your leadership, speaking, and networking skills? Apply to be a BSOS Ambassador for the spring 2024 semester! This experience will teach you skills that will ultimately make you more marketable to employers and graduate programs. You also have the opportunity to work college-sponsored events, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at forums, lectures, ceremonies, and more! Students receive 2 academic credits and are required to attend a weekly class meeting Thursdays from 4:00-4:50. Apply online by Sunday, November 5.

  Opportunities with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)  Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3-4 PM Hornbake Library, South Wing 3135 Register HERE ! NOAA’s mission to better understand our natural world and help protect its precious resources extends beyond national borders to monitor global weather and climate, and work with partners around the world. This agency holds key leadership roles in shaping international ocean, fisheries, climate, space and weather policies.   Come learn about what it’s like to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association from a group of NOAA Fellows! During this panel discussion, the Fellows will spend time talking about NOAA's mission, their experiences within the agency, opportunities to be a part of NOAA, and what it’s like to work in this career field. This event is being hosted by the University Career Center, the Environmental Science & Policy Program, and the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  Career Shuttle:  Eurofins Friday, November 3  8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register HERE . Eurofins  is a contract research site with labs addressing  aquatic ecotoxicology, terrestrial ecotoxicology, environmental fate,  analytical chemistry,  and product chemistry . Learn more on their  website! During our visit, we will take a tour of the labs, meet with professionals in varied levels and fields, and learn about internship and career opportunities with  Eurofins . Lunch will be included for all those who participate!  Eurofins  is located in Easton, MD on the Eastern Shore, we will be traveling together in vans. Learn more & register  HERE.

The   Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies internship   is taking applications for Spring 2024.   ISW believes that ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed open-source intelligence analysis to provide timely and accurate information on current conflicts and security threats directly to policy-makers and warfighters. Interns at ISW have an unparalleled opportunity to analyze conflicts in ways that directly inform policymakers on some of the most pressing issues facing American national security. Our interns work directly with analysts. They receive classroom education, regular leadership engagement, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies employed in business and the intelligence community.    ISW uses   Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to improve research collection, intelligence analysis, and visualizations. Interns will use   Geographic

MWMC's 29th Annual Conference: Stepping Up Our Efforts - Now Is The Time​​ November 17, 2023 ​7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum​ This year the Maryland Stream Restoration Association (MSRA) is supporting ​the Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) to put on this year’s conference. The conference will include a plenary session, several concurrent breakout sessions, posters, exhibitor tables, plenty of snacks and, of course, the famous Maritime Institute all-you-can-eat buffet lunch. You’ll also have plenty of time to network and catch up with old friends and colleagues during breaks​. This past year has heralded a number of new opportunities for the water monitoring community. With current initiatives like Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, Chesapeake Bay 2025 pollution reduction targets, FEMA’s Climate Resiliency Grants, 5 Million Trees for Maryland, 30% by 2030 to conse​rve terrestrial and marine habitat globally, to name a few, this is a time of

  The Office of Student Orientation and Transition offers students an opportunity to apply to serve in several student leadership roles on campus. You can apply to be an Orientation Advisor, Orientation Office Assistant and/or a Teaching Assistant and assist us as we support new students' in their transition to the University of Maryland, College Park.  Read more and apply here!

Transportation to Annapolis may be a large barrier for many students who are traveling there for for Spring 2024 opportunities.  The Student Government Association has previously sponsored a bus for students interning with the Maryland General Assemble during the spring semesters, and they will be offering this service again during the Spring 2024 term! The plan for the bus is the same as it was last year, which followed the following schedule: AM SCHEDULE: 7:45 AM - Arrive & begin boarding, Stamp Student Union (Union Ln) 8:00 AM - Depart for Lawyers Mall - Annapolis, MD 9:00 AM (APPROX) - Arrive, drop off, end of service PM SCHEDULE: 3:45 PM - Depart for Lawyers Mall - Annapolis, MD 4:55 PM (APPROX) - Arrive & begin boarding 5:00 PM - Depart for Stamp Student Union (Union Ln) SGA has also created a preliminary interest form to start gathering contact information for interested students:  https://go.umd. edu/AnnapolisBusInterest  

  Check out the   Campus Sustainability Month Celebration   happening on   10/27 from 1pm-3pm at Hornbake Plaza ! This is an opportunity to celebrate both Campus Sustainability Month and Transportation Safety Month by incorporating student orgs, information about campus sustainability progress, and the chance to win prizes/resources to promote safe and sustainable transportation around campus.  Come on out to learn more!

  ​ Are you looking for some help with your Spring 2024 schedule and/or graduation plan?  If so, consider seeing an   ENSP Student Advisory Board   member or the   AGNR Peer Mentors.    They available to help fellow students with the following: -- planning academic schedules -- choosing classes (GenEd and major requirements) -- developing four-year plans -- registering on Testudo …and more! Contact Info: ENSP Student Advisory Board:    email   enspireatumd@gmail.com AGNR Peer Mentors :  Schedule for drop-in appointments can be found   HERE .  ENSP is lucky to have Maria Lanasa serving as an AGNR peer mentor   AND   and ENSPire board member :)

Attention 1st and 2nd year students studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, education or policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus! The  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's  Hollings   Scholarship  provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last eight years, 36 Maryland students have won  Hollings  Scholarships! Take part in one of our Zoom Info Sessions this week by signing up here: Click here to register   for Thursday, October 19 at 12 noon Click here to register   for Thursday, October 19 at 4:30 pm Unable to attend? To learn more,  please click here to complete a brief questionnaire . Eligibility requirements: applicants for  Hollings  Scholarships must be 2nd year students; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or highe

  Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, BIOMA has provided to over one thousand university students worldwide with a two-week academic & high quality sea turtle experiential learning and hands-on research experience. Our participants collaborate side by side with experts to learn about sea turtle biology, ecology and management while doing impactful on-site conservation work and living in a local community.    Student teams (about 16 like-minded students per group), will build skills of real world application, boost their resume and knowledge while discovering incredible landscapes at Costa Rica’s Pacific sunshine coast.    Join us at  BIOMA   and  APPLY   to not only learn about sea turtles and science.  It's about connecting people and creating an unbreakable bond between science and humanities.    Program Highlights : University student tailored, two-week hands-on research and conservation program with endangered

  Are you interested in being a student voice for the College of AGNR? Are you passionate about connecting with students, staff, faculty, and alumni within the college? If yes, apply to the   Dean's Student Advisory Council ! We are looking for student leaders who will bring ideas and create a positive impact within the college. We are currently accepting applications for AGNR students majoring in   ALL   departments in addition to students in the 2+2 Program, Ag Ambassadors and/or Peer Mentors. If selected, you may be asked to participate in a brief interview.  Priority Deadline: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 DSAC Application Form

Two great opportunities for a December graduate! 1.  Carbon Partnership Resource Assistant - REMOTE - Washington, DC  Position Description: As a Carbon Partnership Program Support Specialist, you will hold a pivotal role in driving the mission of the Carbon Partnership Program (CPP). Your responsibilities will include a blend of project management, communication, research, and administrative tasks, all geared toward advancing carbon-partnership projects and amplifying awareness of CPP's impactful initiatives. This role will require collaboration with internal and external partners.  Read more and apply here. 2. The US Forest Services, in Partnership with Environment for the Americas, is seeking a Botanist/Plant Ecologist Resource Assistant.  This is a remote position hiring out of Milwaukee, WI. Position Description: As a Botanist, the RA will be providing much needed strategic thinking and support in launching our operations in the newly established Eastern Planning Service Group.

Spring  202 4  Registration  Dates have been released   To find your  registration  date/time:   go to   testudo.umd.edu  >>  Appointment &  Registration  Status   READ THIS MESSAGE 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 . NOTE : Advisors have different preferences re: contact information; some prefer phone calls, some prefer e-mails, at least one has an on-line appointment system.  Please abide by these preferences for the best results.     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