Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & 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 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, Assistant Dean for Academic Programs at ecooper@umd.edu.
