The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking students to
participate in the UMD MANRRS Chapter. MANNRS stands for Minorities in
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.
MANRRS is a non-profit UMD recognized club to foster and promote the
agricultural sciences and related fields in a positive manner among
underrepresented students in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Agricultural Sciences and Mathematics) and other related fields. MANRRS
IS FOR ALL STUDENTS!!! Please share with your students and faculty.
MANRRS encourages members to engage professionally and become associated
with the agricultural sciences and related fields. MANRRS members are
encouraged to be full participants in other professional societies for
their basic disciplinary and career interests. MANRRS attempts to
provide networks to support professional development of underrepresented
students. All student members…
• Are eligible for USDA paid internship opportunities
• Will be provided role models and networking opportunities with
professionals in their field
•Engage in student opportunities to enhance leadership, organizational
and public speaking skills, and to experience professional critique of
scholarly worked in a “user friendly” environment.
•Will be assigned a mentor who is a more experienced member
•Network with employers in the broader agricultural sector
To be eligible, you should be enrolled in a STEAM related major
including one of the majors listed below:
Plant Science, Landscape Architecture, Animal Sciences, Agricultural
Science and Technology, Agricultural and Resource Economics,
Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Science and Technology,
Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics, Chemical and Life Sciences,
Physical Sciences, Engineering and Geographical Sciences.
If you have questions about MANRRS membership, please contact Dr. Evelyn
E. Cooper, Acting Associate Dean for Academic Programs at
ecooper@umd.edu. MEMBERSHIP IS FREE! I look forward to hearing from
you.