Wednesday, August 10, 2016

UM Merit Scholarship Reminders

Listed below are key points and eligibility requirements to retain UM merit  (i.e. Banneker/Key, Dean’s, President’s, Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship (TAES) and Maryland Transfer) scholarships:

 Students must register for a minimum of 12 credits per term.

 Students must maintain a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the

conclusion of each fall and spring terms.

 Students must successfully complete 30 credits per academic year –

o The student must average 15 credits per term over the fall and spring terms to meet

the 30 credit requirement.

o Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and other pre-college

credits are not counted towards the 30 credit requirement.

o Audited and waitlisted courses do not count toward the 30 credits completion

requirement.

 The student may take courses on or off-campus during the winter and summer terms to make

up any necessary credits, but the cost of these courses is not covered by UM merit scholarships.

If you have any questions about the retention of UM merit scholarships, please contact us at osfa-

scholars@umd.edu which is exclusively for UM faculty and staff.

Students and parents may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at sfa-scholarships@umd.edu or

301-314- 9000, option #1.

Sincerely,

Office of Student Financial Aid

0102 Lee Building

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD 20742
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ENST Lab Research Assistant - for recent graduate - apply by Aug 15

Research Assistant for University of Maryland Anaerobic Digestion Research
The Waste to Energy and Water Quality Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Lansing in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology is looking to hire a recent graduate (30-40 hours per week) as a Research Assistant for anaerobic digestion research. The work involves collecting and analyzing manure, wastewater, algae, and food waste for nutrients, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total and volatile solids contents (TS/VS), E. coli and total coliforms, as well as monitoring biogas production and gas composition via gas chromatography (GC), and inputting all data into an Excel spreadsheet. The applicant must be comfortable working with laboratory equipment, wastewater/manure samples, and have a valid US driver’s license, with less than 6 points in moving violations and be comfortable driving an automatic University truck to/from field sites for sample collection. Previous lab experience is a plus, but the applicant must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a punctual laboratory work schedule. 

Pay rate will start at $12/hour, with 2 weeks of unpaid probation training prior to starting on payroll, and the possibility of pay increases with experienced gained.

Applications should be emailed to Dr. Stephanie Lansing: slansing@umd.edu by August 15th at 5pm. The applications should include an updated resume and a cover letter detailing laboratory experience, expected graduate date, and any other pertinent experience/details. Priority will be given to sophomore and junior applicants to allow for the possibility of the student working multiple years in the Waste to Energy laboratory. 
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ENST Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant - Part-time apply by Aug 15

Undergraduate Student Research Assistant for University of Maryland Anaerobic Digestion Research
The Waste to Energy and Water Quality Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Lansing in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology is looking to hire a part-time (15-20 hours/week) Undergraduate Research Assistant for anaerobic digestion research. The work involves collecting and analyzing manure, wastewater, algae, and food waste for nutrients, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total and volatile solids contents (TS/VS), E. coli and total coliforms, as well as monitoring biogas production and gas composition via gas chromatography (GC), and inputting all data into an Excel spreadsheet. The student must be comfortable working with laboratory equipment, wastewater/manure samples, and have a valid US driver’s license, with less than 6 points in moving violations and be comfortable driving an automatic University truck to/from field sites for sample collection. Previous lab experience is a plus, but the student must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a punctual laboratory work schedule. 

Pay rate will start at $9.50/hour, with 2 weeks of unpaid probation training prior to starting on payroll, and the possibility of pay increases with experienced gained.

Applications should be emailed to Dr. Stephanie Lansing: slansing@umd.edu by August 15th at 5pm. The applications should include an updated resume and a cover letter detailing laboratory experience, expected graduate date, and any other pertinent experience/details. Priority will be given to sophomore and junior applicants to allow for the possibility of the student working multiple years in the Waste to Energy laboratory. 
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Anacostia Watershed Society Fall Stewardship Internship

The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is looking for environmental science (and related disciplines) students for its 2016 Fall Stewardship Internship program (September-November). This is a great opportunity to get students involved in real world watershed stewardship issues such as stormwater management, wetland restoration, reforestation, arboriculture, environmental monitoring, invasive plant management, outdoor recreation and environmental education. The internship will be based in Bladensburg, MD with minimal travel to sites in Prince George's county and the District of Columbia. 

 http://www.anacostiaws.org/about/employment
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Geologist I

http://www.jobaps.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=16&R2=001028&R3=0003

GEOLOGIST I

Maryland Geological Survey
Recruitment #16-001028-0003
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I INSPECTOR

http://www.jobaps.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=16&R2=001878&R3=0002


ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I

INSPECTOR
Recruitment #16-001878-0002
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Monday, August 8, 2016

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships - Oct deadlines 

An updated program solicitation for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is now available.  Details are available at the web site

     http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201

Full Proposal Deadline Dates:  

* October 28, 2016 for Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy; Chemistry

* October 27, 2016 for Psychology; Social Sciences; STEM Education and Learning
* October 25, 2016 for Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Engineering; Materials Research
* October 24, 2015 for Geosciences; Life Sciences


Please also see the additional information at

     https://www.nsfgrfp.org


All eligible students are sincerely encouraged to apply.

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Program Synopsis:

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in STEM education.  The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM and STEM education.  NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.
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GIS Technical Assistant

GIS Technical Assistant

Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
 
WRI seeks a GIS Technical Assistant for its Global Forest Watch (GFW) initiative. The position will largely focus on leading the development of Madagascar specific GFW applications (largely GIS based), developing data management and diffusion protocols, compiling data content, conducting research and analysis related to forests and building the capacity of WRI's partners in Madagascar in the use of GFW tools to apply information to the management of forest resources. The Technical Assistant will report to the GFW Madagascar National Coordinator and collaborate closely with the West Africa and Madagascar Manager for GFW and the rest of WRI's Africa Forest Team.
 
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Conservation Action Plan Project Manager

Conservation Action Plan Project Manager

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
 
The Project Manager will apply strong project management skills, experience and a track record of successfully managing conservation programs in challenging developing country contexts to support the implementation of the Conservation Action Plan for Great Apes in Eastern DRC. The CAP employs a range of conservation strategies to increase knowledge of and mitigate threats to great apes and their habitats.
 
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Ocean Health Index Manager

Ocean Health Index Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Under the guidance of the Senior Marine Programme Manager and the Senior Technical Director of the Africa Division, the Ocean Health Index Manager will be in charge of both the procedural and technical management of the Africa Division Ocean Health Index Initiative, working closely with the Ocean Health Index Team as well as with CI regional and country staff within the Africa Division. Candidate will coordinate the development, planning and implementation of the Ocean Health Index framework for effective delivery of the programme work. 
The Ocean Health Manager is primarily responsible for engaging stakeholders in key Northern Mozambique Channel countries (as determined by local CI leadership) to establish and/or support multi-stakeholder participatory processes to foster sustainable ocean and coastal resource management in the region.


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Executive Director

Executive Director, African Wildlife Capital

Location: Washington, DC, or flexible globally

The Executive Director, African Wildlife Capital (AWC), will work in partnership with African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), AWC's Chief Investment Officer, and the appointed fund administrator of AWC to scale up Africa's first impact investing vehicle for conservation enterprise. Established in 2011, AWC utilizes private sector capital to promote commercial ventures that support the conservation of threatened landscapes in Africa. AWC has already raised and allocated US$7 million across nine investments, and now aims to significantly scale up operations. AWC was founded and is backed by AWF.

Click here for application details: http://www.awf.org/about/careers/executive-director-african-wildlife-capital

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Engagement Intern

Engagement Intern

Location: Washington, DC
 
ABCG, via its host organization the Wildlife Conservation Society, seeks a motivated part-time Engagement Intern to support this consortium of seven U.S. based non-governmental organizations NGOs
The Engagement Intern will have the opportunity to learn about communicating key messages, building brand awareness, and deepening stakeholder engagement that will protect wildlife and natural resources across the African continent, and learn about the environmental communications and conservation landscape in Washington. S/he will work closely with the ABCG Coordinator to support ABCG's efforts to explore emerging and high priority themes affecting biodiversity conservation in Africa.
 

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COTE Research Help - apply by Aug 31

Common terns (Sterna hirundo) are a Maryland state endangered species that only breeds in two known locations in the state: Poplar Island, in the Chesapeake Bay, and Skimmer Island, in the Isle of Wight Bay on the Atlantic coast. Main threats to the species include habitat destruction, predation, and disturbance at both the nesting and roosting sites. A minimally invasive surveillance system composed of video cameras and iButton temperature loggers placed in nests was deployed in summer 2016 in order to identify the main stressors at breeding colonies of common terns in Maryland. Technicians are needed to help process and analyse video footage and compare these data to temperature log readings to determine accuracy of each method for future field seasons. Once footage review is completed, statistical analyses will be conducted to compare both methods further. Students will be required to attend one three-hour session a week (tentatively scheduled on Wednesday 6-9PM). If interested, please contact Paul Marban at pmarban@umd.edu with the subject line "COTE Research Help". Attach both a cover letter highlighting your interest in the project and any previous research and your resume in your email. Selections will be made by August 31.


Here is a link for more information: 
 http://ugresearch.umd.edu/researchopportunities/get_researchopps_alldata.php?pageNum_rsProjects=19&totalRows_rsProjects=141
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Sierra Club Fall Internships

MARYLAND SIERRA CLUB SEEKING 2016 INTERNS
As a grassroots environmental nonprofit, the Maryland Sierra Club offers many internship opportunities for those passionate about advocating for a safer, healthier planet. At our office conveniently located on Route 1, students can take advantage of diverse openings in office management & administration, outdoor education, political environmental advocacy, communications & marketing, web design, community organizing, event planning, and policy research.

Our interns become part of the office team and are essential to accomplishing many of the Chapter’s environmental conservation goals. Working side by side with staff and lead volunteers, interns get the opportunity to see how a grassroots non­-profit works, gain valuable real world experience, and become the next generation of activist leaders.

For Fall 2016, we have the following internships available:
  • Water Protection Organizing
  • Natural Gas Organizing
  • Beyond Coal Organizing (Baltimore office)
  • Beyond Coal Policy
  • Invasive Plant Removal/Stewardship (field)
  • Conservation Outings
  • Communications/ Web Media
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Event Coordinator
For more information, internship descriptions, and how to arrange college credit, please visit: http://sierraclub.org/maryland/internships

To apply:
  1. Send a cover letter, resume and a two-­page writing sample to internships@mdsierra.org. Please have your name on each document title.

Apply early for best priority.

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