ENSP Advising Blog

  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 landmark sola

  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 you have a graduate assistantship, tuition remission does app

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  A few of you have been reaching out with questions about Spring 2025 registration.  Registration dates for next semester have NOT been released yet, but here's a general idea about what you can expect re: advising and registration: As a reminder:  ENSP has mandatory advising , so you will be expected to meet with an advisor BEFORE YOU REGISTER (me, for Undeclared students, and for those who have been declared into their concentration, with your assigned advisor). 1.  Early October:  Students receive a notification email with information about early registration and a link to check their registration appointment time and registration blocks.   I will send an email out on the listserv as well with more advising information. 2.   Mid-October through December : After you know your registration date, make an advising appointment to discuss your spring 2025 classes, and to get your advising block removed 3.    Register on your assigned registration date.  Registration dates are assig

  R e gistration for the  Terrapin   Leadership   Instit ute  this semester is now open and closes September 20th  and is  FREE  for students to participate! TLI is a peer to peer program, facilitated by students for students. [Fall Only] Foundations Track (6 weeks): Participants will explore and develop foundational  leade rship  skills such as  leadership  styles, ethics, identity, collaboration, and communication. Perfect for emerging  leaders  who want to discover and/or refine their  leadership  philosophy and practice! No prior formal  leadership  experience necessary.  Program starts the week of September 24th during the evening time and ends the week of November 5th .  Session Topics: [Week 1]  Leadership  Introduction & Ethics [Week 2]  Leadership  Styles & Strengths [Week 3]  Leadership  & Identity [Week 4] Communication [Week 5] Collaboration [Week 6] Goal Setting & Philosophy Student participants will pick a day/track of their choosing where they will meet w

We have a variety of   events and programs through the UCC , but a few I would like to specifically call out: Intern for a Day : Student applications open September 16, 2024 On 9/16 the list of IFAD hosts will be posted for you to check out-- we have some   great   AGNR hosts this semester! Career Shuttle: NOAA : September 20, 2024 Fall Career & Internship Fair : September 24, 25, & 26, 2024 A list of AGNR-related employers who have registered to date, can be found   HERE . This list will be regularly updated as more organizations register. Career Chat: Geologist & Environmental Scientist: September 24, 2024 Perfecting your Pitch, with USDA : September 30, 2024 Careers in Food Security:   October 15, 2024  Navigating USAJobs with the EPA:   October 18, 2024  Careers in Environmental Health : October 21, 2024 Agriculture Industry Meetup : October 29, 2024 Remember, you can schedule an   in person or virtual appointment   with a career advisor in the University Career Center

  A rare opportunity for a Spring 2025 grad: There's a position for a  Climate Change & Sustainability Researcher at ICF  that'll be full time starting in summer 2025.