ENSP Advising Blog

Join us  Monday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m.  for an engaging panel discussion exploring the dynamic and impactful field of environmental health! This event will bring together industry professionals from various backgrounds to discuss their career journeys, share insights into the diverse career paths available in environmental health, and offer valuable advice for those interested in making a difference in this field. REGISTER HERE  Panelists will represent a variety of organizations, including: Chesapeake Bay Foundation US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. Global CCS Institute Need some extra motivation? We'll also be serving pizza!

Appalachian Conservation Corps has a paid internship opportunity in Washington, D.C. for upcoming grads and alumni interested in conservation, GIS, invasive species removal, biology and other related fields.    Our  Invasive Plant Management Lead Individual Placements   will work with the NPS National Capital Region to supervise a field crew controlling invasive plant species with mechanical and chemical control methods.    This 49-week internship runs from   Jan. 13th, 2025 to Dec. 19th, 2025  and is based out of   Washington, D.C.  Since housing is not provided, we are seeking candidates within a commutable distance to the D.C. office. Since this is a full-time internship,   we are seeking alumni and recent grads   with experience in field work.  This position pays   $800/week  and the intern will also receive a $6,895   AmeriCorps Segal Education award  upon successful completion that can be used to pay back federal student loans or for additional schooling.    For more information

The BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council is hosting a Graduate Student Panel called   Graduate School Unfiltered   where current BSOS graduate students can give undergraduates insight into the graduate programs, the application process, and important things to know before attending graduate school. The event will be October 23rd from 5:30-7PM in the Juan Ramon Jimenez Room in Stamp. Below is a flyer and a link to the RSVP form: https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/ 1FAIpQLSego3OVVOmm8wn48X7EvBjg 1F8FY0c9f6bpjx9RCkp-Y2T2uA/ viewform?usp=sf_link    

  The   #FeedYourFuture $1,000 Scholarship   is currently open, and applications are being accepted until   November 30, 2024 . The application process is quick and easy, so it won’t take much time to complete   . Here are a few requirements: Students must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution with at least one semester remaining after 2024. They must be studying agriculture or planning to pursue a career in the agriculture field. Application details can be found here: ·           USA Application:   https://www.agcareers.com/ag- education/scholarships/usa- national/agcareers-feed-your- future-scholarship.cfm

  The Global STEWARDS undergraduate program is  an initiative under the Global FEWture Alliance Grand Challenges Program to enhance undergraduate education and the global community by providing hands-on experiences, fostering innovation, and problem-solving within the FEW nexus.   The selected students are required to complete three program elements: 1) Experiential Education   2) Global FEWture International Webinar Series 3) Summer Internship or Research Credits   For more information on this program, please check this link: https://globalfewture.umd.edu/ about/projects/experiential- education/umd-global-stewards- undergraduate-program The   application link   to the program   We are accepting applications from now until  November 15, 2024

Gisela Bardossy, a faculty member in the business school is leading a study abroad program during Spring Break 2025 the program is about Sustainability in Business in Scandinavia. Below a flyer about the trip and   here  is the slide deck from the information session.  

  Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 internship program with U.S. Senator Bob Casey, available online at   https://www.casey.senate.gov/ request/internships . The application closes on November 11 th . Internships are paid $16/hour and intended to be part-time.     Students with ties to Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply. Interns in our offices receive a firsthand look at how policy is formed and implemented as well as how Senate offices assist and connect with constituents. These experiences are a great introduction to public service and the work of the United States Senate.    Thoughts or questions about the program can be directed to at   Isabel_Perez@casey.senate.gov .

  The McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare low income, first generation and  underrepresented students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The application deadline is November 30th:  aap.umd.edu/mcnair-about.html

  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 18 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 endanger

  ENSPire, The ENSP Student Advisory Board, is excited to host an October Advising event to  help YOU (yes you!) with planning your upcoming spring (and beyond). Come ask questions about: what to take next semester, how to plan out your next few years, how to study abroad, or just how to manage your schedule. ENSPire wants to help you feel prepared going into your advising appointments, to make sure you are ready for upcoming Spring registration.  Come ask questions, eat candy, and meet your ENSPire board! We are here to help you in any way that we can. We want you to feel confident with your schedules moving forward, and make sure you graduate with the right classes and credits!  The event is scheduled to take place in the Plant Science Building, Room 1140, from 6:00 pm to 8 pm on October 28th, 2024. REGISTER: Make sure to sign up using this form ! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights for your post-undergraduate journey! See you there!  ENSPire  enspi

  Great   workshop for those who may need a little help with their classes this semester. In-person session: October 14th, 1:30pm-2:30pm, ESJ 0201 use  this form  to register.   Virtual: October 15th, 7:00pm-8:00, via Zoom  registration  required.

Spring 2025 grads!   Take your college experience to the next level with an impactful Fellowship! Incredible hands-on experience to get   PAID   to work on strategic projects across all areas of sustainability (defined by the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals!). More than 40 partners will be hosting Fellows! Past partners have included: Tom's of Maine, ReVision Energy, Bristol Seafood, Prime Buchholz, Town of Durham, NH, Carsey Institute/NH Listens, and Worthen Industries!   Register now for the Fellowship Info-Session   to learn more about the program, how to apply, and hear from program alumni!   Can’t attend? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording afterward.   Position descriptions will be posted to our website , and the application will open on December 20, 2024. Applications are due by February 9, 2025.

We have a variety of   events and programs through the UCC , but a few I would like to specifically call out: 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 via   Handshake , if you are looking to get some advice on your major or career choice, prep for applying to internships or jobs, and/or you're considering graduate school