ENSP Advising Blog

  Mental Health Awareness Week is here! Join the Mental Health Coalition for PLANTS, MINDFULNESS, FREE FOOD, GAMES, GIVEAWAYS, MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, and MORE! Check out the list of events at  go.umd.edu/mhaw24  for details.  

  New partnership between EPA and AmeriCorps announced during Climate Week NYC will expand pathways into environmental justice careers as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps WASHINGTON   – Today, September 25, in commemoration of Climate Week NYC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps announced the   Environmental Justice Climate Corps , a new partnership launched as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps to open doors for people to serve in careers that benefit disadvantaged and other low-income communities. This partnership will support more than 250 AmeriCorps VISTA members nationwide over three years, with each new participating member completing a one-year term of service. This historic initiative is the largest environmental partnership in AmeriCorps’ history and EPA’s first nationwide service effort. The Environmental Justice Climate Corps represents the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to tackling the climat...

The NOAA Office of Education is holding a webinar on October 9th about the EPP/MSI and Hollings undergrad programs. The registration link is   here ; flyer below.  Freshmen may especially benefit from the webinar since they'll be eligible to apply next year, but I think the application period is still open for Hollings so sophomores might want to attend as well!

  START has a number of opportunities for students with knowledge of geospatial skills, tools and applications, specifically: A Geospatial Forecast: Current and Emerging Malign Use of Technology to Threaten Critical Infrastructure and Crowded Spaces Internship Applications are due by October 24th at midnight. All the internships available and information needed to apply can be found  on our website.

The Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section is seeking applications for student interns for the upcoming semester.  So you know our timeline, our clearance packages go out to in mid-late October for the semester.  Therefore, student information should be submitted by Friday October 4th.  We only have 4-5 slots these days.  Below is an   updated   program description.   Please make sure your students understand that we are asking for a   minimum 8 ‐10 week commitment , with a minimum of 3 days per week. Partial days are allowed as long as they total a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week..    The students  daily schedule should be within business day norms (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)   A student should not have a full course load in addition to the internship. **** Overview of Section: The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the De...

Maryland General Assembly Internship Info Session – Open to All! Join the UMD Fellows Program for an in-person information session on internship opportunities with the Maryland General Assembly (MGA). Hear from a sitting Maryland Delegate and alumni about the MGA internship program, ask questions, and learn about working in state government. Event Details: Date:   Monday, September 30, 2024 Time:   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Location:   0100 Marie Mount Hall (Maryland Room), University of Maryland Applications are now open! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state politics and policymaking. For questions, contact  fedglobal@umd.edu . RSVP here   to secure your spot!  

UMD's School of Languages Literatures and Cultures will be screening  We Are Guardians , a documentary on Indigenous and activist efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest. After the screening, there will be a  Q&A with directors  Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, and  Edivan Guajajara,  an Indigenous Brazilian activist dedicated to environmental causes, who is also participating in the  NY Climate Week .   It’s a great opportunity for students to learn from someone directly involved in environmental preservation and environmental justice.

Guests from Colorado State University will be hosting a professional development program for "environmental science undergraduates that identify as women at the Stamp on 11/8.  Please check out the flyer below and respond accordingly if you are interested and able to attend.

  Intern for a Day: Orientations are now open! We have over 250 opportunities across tons of industries (many that are   awesome  for AGNR) for in-person job shadowing and virtual informational interviews.   Check out the list here Once you complete the brief orientation, either in person or online via ELMS, you will be sent the application to rank who you would like to be matched with

  Fall Career & Internship Fair: Tuesday-Thursday, 9/24, 9/25, & 9/26 We have   a lot  of ways for you to prepare for the fair,   check out events and programs here  and   online resources here !  Through the link above you can see all employers who are registered to participate in the Fair.  There is also a list of   AGNR-related employers on this spreadsheet . *the most up-to-date information will always be on Handshake.

  Career Chat: Geologist & Environmental Scientist Tuesday, Sept 24 5-6:30 PM University Career Center, Hornbake Library South Wing, 3135

Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Competencies   ( UROC ) is an open educational resource designed by   The Office of Undergraduate Research   ( OUR ) to equip undergraduate students with skills and tools to find and successfully engage in research opportunities at The University of Maryland (UMD).   UROC is   now available   to the entire UMD community. Undergraduate students can easily enroll in UROC via Open Learning and earn a certificate of completion after finishing four modules: Intro to Undergraduate Research Undergraduate Research Toolkit AI & Information Literacy in Research Taking Action

  About the Program The three week course through the Department of Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture and the Environmental Science and Policy Program will engage you in the study of environmental sustainability programs that are being implemented in New Zealand. New Zealand, being geographically isolated, has its own sustainability issues from energy production to invasive species. You will travel throughout New Zealand's diverse ecosystems and learn about how the government approaches several aspects of sustainability, including but not limited to energy production (geothermal, hydropower, wind), ecological conservation programs (biodiversity), tourism, and low-impact urban design including stormwater management and architecture. Additionally, you will interact with Maori peoples to understand how their culture and language has been revived in the recent past and what issues they face both economically and socially. You will have the opportunity to visit museums, national...

  Green Corps Organizer Program - The Field School for Environmental Organizing Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. Learn more and apply on our website! The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now   and   build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Lauren Karpinski, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2019, brought together a coalition of 40 groups that helped win a...

  ICF is now hiring for their 2025 researcher cohort, which is made up of 2025 graduates (many ENSP grads have worked there!).  They usually do interviews at the end of the year (so around November/December) that way they can send offers early for planning purposes.   The job posting link is below; there are multiple positions to fill, not just in the DC area but also across the country. Feel free to reach out to ENSP alums Sarah and Kenny on Linkedin for more information!   Link to job posting:   ICF Jobs (myworkdayjobs.com)   Link to Kenny’s Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ kenneth-yerardi-ba18751bb/ Link to Sarah’s Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ sarah-n-turyahikayo/

  The Spring Break 2025 Peru course is  open for applications  until the deadline of Monday, September 23rd!  Course Basics: PLCY 798T:  Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, and Human Rights in Peru  will run from March 14 to March 23, 2025.  The course is led by Prof. Tom Hilde, Matt Regan, and Claire Squire from the School of Public Policy. The itinerary includes the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and Lima on the Pacific coast. A description of the course can be found below. This course is a 3-credit graduate course that   also accepts   students from other universities and   senior and junior undergraduates in good academic standing . There is a maximum enrollment for the course, admissions are rolling, and, based on twelve years of experience, the course is usually full. If you are interested in applying, it's best to do so earlier rather than at the last minute. All specializations are welcome. If y...