ENSP Advising Blog

  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 2025 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 prosecuting criminal violations of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensat

  Join us for an online   info session   for the " UMD-Winter Abroad in Kenya: Global Wildlife Conservation in Africa ". Thursday, September, 12th at 5p Thursday, September, 19th at 5p Dr. Conny Kazungu Sigel (Ph.D.) Lecturer, Faculty Advisor ENSP ckazungu@umd.edu

  To answer your questions about the    Sustainable Transportation Assistant :  Pay : $16.50/hour (also stated in the job description), 10-15 hours, 20 max, per week Tuition Remission : Not available, unfortunately. This is not a Graduate Assistantship, but a part-time employee position.  Academic Credit : How would we, as a department in the Administration, issue course credit? We do pay, however (see above)!  Standing : While graduate students are preferred, I also will accept undergrad applications if they meet the   qualifications   in the job description. Thanks!

ASPIRE Class of 2026:   The announcement has officially opened and will close Friday, September 20, 2024:  USAJobs Student Trainee (Contracting) For additional information on ASPIRE:  Student & Recent Graduates Opportunities

  Below are a few important deadlines regarding Fall 2024 registration and scheduling.    The full list of deadlines can be found on the Registrar's website : Aug 26, 2024 (Mon) - Sep 9, 2024 (Mon)  Schedule adjustment period:    Students can add and drop classes, change credit level, grading method; no appointment required. Sep 9, 2024 (Mon) -   Last day of schedule adjustment (add/drop) period ends, Last day to apply for December 2024 graduation Nov 4, 2024 (Mon)   - Last Day to drop a course with a W Dec 9, 2024 (Mon)   - Last day of classes,  Last day to withdraw from all courses with 0% refund

Community Immunity Wildlife Research Wildlife Internship Openings The Applied Spatial Wildlife Ecology Lab (A-SWEL) in the Environmental Science and Technology Department (ENST) is looking for dedicated individuals to assist a research program starting Fall-Winter 2024. We will be investigating wildlife communities in Montgomery County, Maryland, and their role in maintenance of tick-borne diseases. We need interns to assist in wildlife and tick species identification via camera trap analysis and tick collection in the field. Applicants are expected to work for at least one semester. Preference will be given to individuals who can stay longer, due to multiple wildlife research projects being run in the lab. This position can also serve as class credit when applicable. Work hours will typically consist of 10-15 hours a week in the lab or in the field. Preferred candidate qualifications include: For camera data processing ● Strong computer skills in excel and data organization ● Good tim

Sustainable Agriculture and Environment in Developing Countries is a combination of a 1 credit seminar class and a 2 credit study abroad class (ANSC 371, ANSC 372). This is an opportunity to obtain 3 credits toward the Sustainability Elective (social and human dimensions), Diversity: Cultural Competence, Scholarship in Practice, and upper level Animal Science elective.  I believe this class will provide a lot of knowledge of agriculture and a different perspective that isn’t readily available in traditional classes. The Seminar course meets on Mondays at 4:00-5:30.  The Travel portion will be to Dominican Republic in January 7-21, 2024.  The first lecture will be September 9.      

  Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen? Are you interested in studying abroad? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship ! Here’s what you could earn: Up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad + $500 from UMD Education Abroad through the  Gilman Guarantee program An additional  $3,000 if you are studying a Critical Language An additional   $1,000 STEM Award  for applicants who are doing STEM-related research abroad and  12 months of noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment for Gilman scholars UMD students are successful Gilman Scholarship Recipients! In the last two years 79 UMD students received the Gilman scholarship. These Terps won a total of $302,500 to study abroad! UMD applicants regularly outperform the national average acceptance rate! To help you join the ranks of UMD Gilman Scholars, we are hosting several info sessions. Register for one that works for your sched

  Dear Environmental Science and Policy Students, Welcome back to a brand-new semester at UMD! As members of the ENSPire family, we want to remind you that it is our role to offer unwavering support to our fellow students. This semester, we are thrilled to continue providing personalized advising assistance through one-on-one sessions. Whether you need guidance on career plans, internship advice, academic schedules, four-year plans, navigating Testudo, joining student clubs and organizations, or addressing any academic or social questions, our “doors” are always open. Please stay tuned for upcoming events, meetings, and initiatives as we aim to strengthen our community further. Your dedication and passion are what make ENSPire so extraordinary, and we look forward to achieving new heights together in the Fall 2024 semester. Wishing you all a successful semester! Emilia Ross, Co-president Shayna Silverman, Co-president   Email :  enspireatumd@gmail.com Social :  Follow ENSPire on Instag

    The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in DC is hiring a year-round Sustainability Intern. Interns will work on a variety of projects including WELL building certifications, partnerships with Capital Bikeshare for employees, researching sustainable transportation options, etc.  Link to apply:  https://frbog.taleo.net/ careersection/1/jobdetail.ftl? job=R024623&lang=en&utm_ medium=jobboard&utm_source= linkedin

  If you're completing a FALL  internship , and you wish to get credit for it  THIS FALL ,  please READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. You'll need to submit a completed  internship  proposal before you can be registered for ENSP386. Proposals are due to Angela Mazur-Gray by September  6 , 2024. You will not be adding yourself to ENSP386. Angela will take care of adding you to the course once she has received (and reviewed) your  Internship  Proposal. Your  Internship  Proposal 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  experience). Work commit

  The National Aquarium is currently recruiting for most of our volunteer opportunities. Becoming an Aquarium volunteer can offer college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by committing only 8-10 hours a month. We are planning a career panel and continuing education opportunities for college student volunteers who engage with us in the fall and maintain their commitment through the spring semester.   If you have a passion for animals and a love for the natural world, a volunteer position with the National Aquarium could be right for you! Animal Care volunteers work behind the scenes handling insects, fish, shrimp and squid for feeding of the Aquarium’s animals; recording dietary data; cleaning habitats; and joining in on occasional special projects. Current open positions include: Animal Rescue, Marine Mammals, Aquarist, Aviculture, Herpetology and Horticulture.   They are also recruiting Exhibit Guide volunteers to teach informally in their exhibits. If you love ta

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate and Weather Prediction Center is hosting Career Day on Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m.   Register here and learn more.  Join UCC@CMNS, UCC@AGNR, AOSC faculty, and fellow students for a visit to NOAA's office, just 10 minutes from our campus! We will shuttle to NOAA at 12:30 p.m. for an exciting journey into the world of NOAA, discovering career opportunities and exploring the forefront of environmental science and stewardship. Whether you're passionate about marine biology, climate research, technology innovation, or social sciences, NOAA Career Day promises to ignite your curiosity and inspire your career path. This is an exclusive opportunity to connect with NOAA professionals, participate in interactive workshops, learn about employment at NOAA, and envision a future dedicated to protecting our planet's oceans and atmosphere. Pre-registration for this event is required, as transportation will be provided. While a

 Just a reminder that there are two new wildlife-related courses for students to take this fall (Restricted Electives for Wildlife students): ENST499A- Special Topics in Environmental Science and Technology; Urban Ecology (formerly ENST461)  - 3 credits Prerequisite: BSCI160 and BSCI161. Urban Ecology is an interdisciplinary subject at the intersection of social, environmental, and economic systems. This course will examine ecology in the city (i.e. why do certain species live in certain greenspaces?), ecology of the city (e.g. how do urban ecological processes influence the health and safety of human residents?), and ecology for the city (i.e. how do we plan and restore greenspaces in a just way so that all residents have equitable access to nature?). This course will have a strong focus on natural systems within urban ecosystems. Each topic willfocus on key urban ecological concepts and then explore how these topicsapply to urban planning and design. The course will be a mix of tradi

  The Environmental Working Group   is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Its mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment .   Learn more at   www.ewg.org . Project details: The communications interns will assist in many of EWG’s projects for 2024, including: Food and agriculture:   Promoting reports on EWG’s ongoing food and agriculture policy work focused on water pollution, pesticides, conservation, and farm subsidies. Cosmetics and personal care products:   Supporting efforts on Capitol Hill to get hazardous chemicals removed from personal care products and cosmetics and promoting safer alternatives. Toxic chemicals:   Educating and informing the public to ensure that chemicals are safe for children before they enter the market and that those that are unsafe, like asbestos, get removed from the marketplace. Read more and apply here