Tuesday, October 31, 2017

AGNR Study Abroad Scholarship Application due November 1st!

The Winter 2018/Spring 2018 Study Abroad Online Application is available for students who will be traveling this Winter 2018 or Spring 2018. Applications are due by November 1, 2017.

 Scholarship awards will be released in early December 2017. Only students receiving a scholarship will be notified. 

Friday, October 27, 2017

NOAA Hollings Scholarship - Additional Information Sessions

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE ­ 2403 Marie Mount Hall - NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship for Sophomores
Francis DuVinage, Director ­ Leslie Brice, Assistant Director­ www.scholarships.umd.edu

Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! In the last three years, 17 Maryland students have won awards worth up to $9,500 annually along with paid summer research internships (see award benefits below)!!!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2018. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.

The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the HollingsScholarship program ­ please write to noaahollings@umd.edu  indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address):

Thursday, November 2 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 2 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 3 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 3 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

AWARD BENEFITS: The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful SOPHOMORE applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with a hands-on research experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education project. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

For more information, or for assistance preparing a NOAA Hollings application, please contact the National Scholarships Office at noaahollings@umd.edu

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 31, 2018

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Extension Educator: 4-H Youth Development

Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

The US Department of Energy Computational Science Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields of study that advance the use of high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering. 

The DOE CSGF program is open to senior undergraduates and students in their first year of doctoral study. 

Benefits: 

  • $36,000 yearly stipend
  • Payment of full tuition and required fees
  • Yearly program review participation
  • Annual professional development allowance
  • 12-week research practicum experience 
  • Renewable up to four years
Applications due 01/17/2018


Natural Resources Biologist III - Research Coordinator: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Agency: Department of Natural Resources - Wastershed Services 
Deadline: October 30th 2017 
Salary: $44,017.00 - $70,265.00/year
Location: Anne Arundel County, MD - Based out of Annapolis.  

Intro:  This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

Purpose of Position:  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist III (Research Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve) that will serve as a technical expert and researcher of estuarine science. This position is full time and based out of Annapolis, Maryland with required travel to and field work at sites around Maryland's coast. The incumbent works on a variety of priority issues such as water quality, coastal resources, sediment management and coastal restoration and resilience.
This position will direct the implementation of research and monitoring activities of the Research Reserve and ensure that current estuarine and climate research and monitoring is integrated into coastal management and policy initiatives. Responsibilities include (1) the design and implementation of applied and basic research in cooperation with local, state and national partners; (2) the compilation, analysis, interpretation and translation of technical data collected at and around Reserve sites; (3) development of recommendations for maintaining and enhancing natural resource quality and diversity; and, (4) the design and implementation of long-term monitoring programs. The incumbent facilitates professional-level applied and basic research at Reserve sites and coordinates this research in cooperation with partners. The position writes grant applications, research reports and other technical documents and stays abreast of estuarine and climate research in the state, region and nation. Incumbent will keep abreast of and interpret estuarine and climate change science for non-scientist partners and staff. This position works in the field in sometimes harsh and adverse environments including hot, cold and wet conditions.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology or a natural resources management related field of study.
Experience: Four years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Additional professional experience conducting research and analysis in the fields of biology, biochemistry, environmental science, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management or zoology may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study as described above at the rate of 15 graduate credits for one year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the wildlife biology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.  
Contact:  Crystal Wilson at kcrystal.wilson1@maryland.gov for further information.  


Scholarships with Garden Club of America

Each year The Garden Club of America (GCA) extends an invitation to qualified students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels to apply for one of our 28 merit-based scholarships, fellowships, internships and awards. GCA scholarship offerings fund the study of diverse subjects in the areas of botany, ecology, horticulture, pollinators and more. In 2017, more than $330,000 was awarded to 86 scholars.

New this year is  
 ,which supports the study of underutilized native plants at an accredited U.S. college or university or a major botanic garden or arboretum.  

Also offered only in even numbered years, The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Horticulture is available to a well-qualified graduate or advanced undergraduate student specializing in tropical horticulture, botany, or landscape architecture. This award intends to supplement a student's pursuit of a previously accepted program of study abroad.  

The GCA website at www.gcamerica.org/scholarships provides a comprehensive listing of scholarship offerings, application requirements, deadlines and funding levels as well as information on previous scholarship recipients.
Listed are the many scholarship opportunities through GCA: 
  • Summer scholarships in field botany for undergraduate and graduate students
  • A scholarship for graduate study in public horticulture
  • A fellowship to study pollinator decline
  • An award to fund graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying horticulture, conservation, botany, environmental science and landscape design relating to arid landscapes
  • A fellowship in urban forestry
  • An offering in summer environmental studies for residents of New Jersey or non-residents studying in New Jersey
  • A fellowship in ecological restoration
  • Regional scholarships for undergraduates or graduate students who wish to pursue the study of horticulture and related subjects
  • Awards for summer environmental studies to undergraduates following their freshman, sophomore or junior years
  • A scholarship to study the habitat of threatened or endangered native birds of the U.S.
  • A grant for graduate students to conduct field research on biology and management of rare flora 
  • A scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students for the study abroad of tropical horticulture and botany
  • A fellowship in garden history and design
  • An internship in garden history and design with a preference given to those who want to intern at the Smithsonian 
  • A summer scholarship in medicinal botany primarily for undergraduate students
  • A fellowship in medicinal botany
  • Awards in tropical botany for Ph.D. candidates to pursue independent field study
  • Funding to assist graduate students for field work and research in coastal wetland studies
  • A fellowship in landscape architecture at the American Academy in Rome
  • Scholarships for graduate study in horticulture and landscape architecture in Great Britain
  • A scholarship to study underutilized native plants

Follow @GCAScholarships on Twitter to get updates on scholarship offerings and winners.  For additional information, email scholarship@gcamerica.org.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

McNair Scholars Program Info Sessions

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.?

The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a competitive program designed to prepare high academic achievers from traditionally underrepresented groups to matriculate into graduate programs & earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:
--Paid Summer Research Experience with Room & Board
--Faculty Mentorship & Academic Advising
--GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers

Information Sessions:
Marie Mount Hall Rm.1310B
  • October 23rd          4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • October 31st          4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • November 2nd       12:00 pm - 1:00 pm        
  • November 14th      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • November 15th      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Application Deadline:

Fall Student Night

The Maryland Stream Restoration Association (MSRA)
and Towson University, Environmental Science and Studies present:
The Fall Student Night!
Join us for a Job Fair, Field Trip and Free Pizza!
Student Night and Job Fair Details:
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 5-9 pm
Where: The Auburn House Pavilion at Towson University – parking provided in lot
adjacent to the pavilion (Lot 21)
At the Student Night, Representatives from EQR and Century Engineering will be discussing
the recently completed Kelly Branch Stream Restoration Project. In addition, the MSRA will
provide a presentation about the Stream Restoration Industry geared towards students
interested in pursuing careers in stream restoration. Following the presentations, students
and professionals will have the opportunity to network in a casual setting with pizza and
refreshments. Corporate Sponsors of the MSRA will have company booths set up and staff
on hand to interact with students and talk about future employment opportunities.
Optional Field Trip to Stream Restoration Site (prior to Student Night):
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 2-4 pm
Where: Kelly Branch in Towson
Meet at 2101 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
FREE Parking at the Golf Course
Student Night Registration Information
Registration: https://marylandstreamrestorationassociation.org/events
Member Cost: Free
Student Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $15
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Galvin at 410-316-241 or Mgalvin@jmt.com

Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research – Summer 2018 Research Opportunities

Are you a freshmansophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2017 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences???

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2018:
 
Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs:

Tuesday, October 31, 1:30-2:00 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Wednesday November 14:30-5:00 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Friday November 39:30-10:00 am -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Friday November 310:00-10:30 am -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Tuesday November 75:00-5:30 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Thursday November 911:00-11:30 am -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Thursday November 9, 11:30 am-12:00 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

>>>> The sessions listed below will ALSO highlight programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences 

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, the Big Ten SROP, the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP, and other programs:

Tuesday, October 31, 2:00-2:30 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Wednesday November 15:00-5:30 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Thursday November 2, 11:30 am-12:00 pm  -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Thursday November 212:00-12:30 pm  -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Tuesday November 75:30-6:00 pm -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Friday November 1010:00-10:30 am -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu

Friday November 1010:30-11:00 am -- 1201 Marie Mount Hall -- Please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu


PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EMAIL TO ugresearch@umd.edu WHICH SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND – SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

NOAA Hollings Scholarship


Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! In the last three years, 17 Maryland students have won awards worth up to $9,500 annually along with paid summer research internships (see award benefits below)!!!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2018. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.

The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program ­ please write to noaahollings@umd.edu  indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address):

Tuesday, October 17 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, October 17 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, October 18 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, October 18 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, October 19 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday October 20 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

New Internship Transportation Reimbursement Stipend for Academic Internships


The SGA has partnered with the University Career Center to offer transportation stipends to students pursuing unpaidoff-campus internships. The internship must be a requirement for the student's major.  

Any student in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources registered for an unpaid and major-required internship is eligible to apply for the stipend.  AGNR departments requiring an internship include ENST, ENSP, PLSC, LARC and IAA majors.   Internship courses e.g. ENST389, PLSC389, LARC389, ENSP386 must be included in your current 4-year curriculum for students to be eligible.

Please share this information with students currently enrolled in your internship courses. Remember, the internship must be an unpaid and major-required internship for academic credit only.

Applications are awarded on a rolling basis. The application deadline for fall consideration is  November 14th.  To apply, go to  

PIRG Campus Action - Employment Opportunities

PIRG Campus Action works to organize, amplify, and empower students as we tackle the issues that shape our future, and we are hiring for full-time positions as Campus Organizers. 

We need to save the planet, defend the public interest, and protect consumers. To achieve that, we need to imagine what society should look like in the future, and we need to overcome opposition by special interests in the present to get there. The future belongs to young people. It's up to them to dream it up, and their idealism, energy, and vision will build the people power to make it a reality. Click here to apply today.

We know college students have the power to make a difference. From the Freedom Riders of the ‘60s to the voter registration drives of today ... from the anti-apartheid movement of the ‘80s to the drive for fossil fuel divestment now -- students are always pushing our communities, our country and our world forward.

With PIRG Campus Action, you’ll work with students who, like you, believe it’s our right, and responsibility to shape the future we all want. You’ll work with students to decide the strategies and tactics they’ll use to run campaigns that promote clean energy, public health, a stronger democracy and more.


We’re hiring for positions in California, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, North Carolina and a few other states.

Click here to apply!
Description 

Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest offers clean air, crystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams, challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views. The Inyo National Forest extends 165 miles near the California and Nevada border.  With over two million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Winter recreational opportunities include snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and winter hiking.  Summer recreational opportunities include camping, picnicking, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, equestrian use, and off-highway vehicle.  Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for fall 2017, winter 2017, spring 2018, and summer 2018.

Duties: Volunteers will primarily be serving in the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Duties will include giving out visitor information about various winter recreation activities and distributing maps and brochures to visitors. Volunteers will work closely alongside staff from the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) who manage the non-profit bookstore in the visitor center. Other duties may include: developing education programs, presenting education programs to youth and adults at local events, festivals, and the library, translating brochures, creating and designing new exhibits or brochures and signage, assisting with forming local partnerships, issuing wilderness permits, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:


  • A friendly, outgoing and patient personality
  • A neat, well-groomed appearance that is easily approachable by members of the public
  • Good communication skills to effectively interact with visitors and co-workers
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate basic office equipment


Time Commitment:  A minimum requirement of 24 hours/week must be met in order to receive free government housing (barracks). The barracks may be available in the winter and possibly for the summer (inquire for availability)
Fall 2017, Winter 2017, Spring 2018, and Summer 2018
A flexible schedule can be accommodated
Winter hours of operation are from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Graduate Student Position - Green Infrastructure / Stormwater / Sustainable Urban Water

Re: PhD Student Opportunity in Water Resources - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018

Project Description- Urban stormwater has been established as a substantial contributor to surface water degradation worldwide. Green Infrastructure is being implemented en masse to ameliorate these impacts, however, questions remain as to how well these systems function, what internal processes influence performance, and how these local effects scale to the larger watershed. A high quality PhD student is being sought to contribute to a research program which seeks to answer such questions by integrating the study of natural systems, urban sustainability, and watershed processes to sustainably manage urban water. Examples of potential research topics include: scaling local green infrastructure effects to the watershed, climate change impacts on urban stormwater system function, and applications of real time control to stormwater infrastructure.

Expected start date is January 1, 2018 or August 1, 2018. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled. Ability and willingness to work in both field and laboratory settings is vital. A strong computational background is beneficial (but not required), as is knowledge of hydrologic modeling software (e.g. SWMM). A willingness to learn new things, challenge yourself, and operate in a team environment is critical.

Contact: Specific inquiries can be made to Jon Hathaway, PhD, PE - email: hathaway@utk.edu – web: hathaway.utk.edu
Internship Application
Organized by the Student Committee of the Maryland Water Monitoring Council
Project: Developing datalayers for the Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) Water Quality
Monitoring Site Mapper
Description: We are looking for a student to assist us with developing new datalayers for our Maryland
Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) Water Quality Monitoring Site Mapper
http://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/Pages/MWMC/mapper.aspx, a mapping tool which allows you to see
various types (State, federal, local agencies, private companies and citizen groups) of water monitoring
locations in Maryland. If chosen, the student would help develop, gather, compile, and coordinate data with local Maryland monitoring/environmental groups to keep the existing datalayers current and to develop new datalayers to expand the use of the tool. The updated datalayers would become a permanent part of the mapping tool and would be presented at an upcoming MWMC event or board meeting. The student would work closely with the Information Management and Communication Committee to develop a new data layer that will focus on the coverage provided by the existing citizen monitoring groups within Maryland. This would include researching active monitoring groups, confirming the watersheds that are actively monitored, and developing a GIS layer to display this information.  Founded in 1994, the MWMC serves as a statewide collaborative body encouraging effective collection, interpretation, and dissemination of environmental data. The MWMC strives to improve communication within the Maryland water monitoring and management community regarding issues, policies, and resource management. The Council is aligned under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) with a Board of Directors having representatives from local, state and federal agencies, private industry, academia, and citizen and regional organizations.
Travel: The student will report to the MDNR office in Annapolis or Maryland Department of
Transportation (MDOT) office in Hanover at the start of the project and intermittently. The student will be able to work remotely. The student may choose to travel to various monitoring program offices to work with monitoring groups, but this is not required.
Time Commitment: The chosen student will work approximately 8 hours per week or 120 hours to
complete the project. Student will be required to travel at beginning of project to meet with MWMC
representatives to layout and define specific project components. After initial meetings, the student will be expected to check in weekly to discuss progress, set new tasks and resolve any issues. A data
presentation at an upcoming MWMC event or board meeting will be required.
Support: The student will be working on a volunteer basis and may be able to get academic credit
through their university.
Supervisor: The chosen student will work with MWMC representatives from MDOT (Sandy Hertz),
MDNR (Tom Parham), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (Caroline Donovan).
Eligibility and skills
• The student should be a declared major in a Geosciences or Environmental program and have at
least 3 credits of geospatial technology.
• The student is expected to be proficient with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office
• The student should have access to ArcGIS and Microsoft Office.
• The student will gain experience in the following:
o Development of GIS layers in team environment
o Real-world GIS application development
o Developing GIS contacts in State and Federal government
Application Process
• Please provide a short cover letter, resume, and an unofficial transcript (to verify student status)
to:
Sandy Hertz
MDOT TSO, Office of Environment
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (410) 865-2780 Email: shertz@mdot.state.md.us • Applications are due by Monday, October 30 at 5:00 pm. • The selection process is expected to take one week.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

UMD Law School Fair 2017

The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office within Letters and Sciences is partnering with the University Career Center & The President's Promise to present this Law School Fair. This event is open to not only University of Maryland students but also students and alumni from around the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area.

This event provides a unique opportunity for students and alumni considering law school to meet face to face with law school admissions representatives from across the country. Nearly 100 law schools typically attend this event.

Event Date and Time:  Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location:  Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union
Suggested attire: Business Casual

UndocuTerp Retreat

For the first time ever, UMD is hosting a retreat for undocumented students/families and allies. 

Please register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKMVyrLGaso6P-DTn_ujCbbCFcmUaz5B3O0qE2B1HH7pplEw/viewform for more details on the event.


Summer 2018 Internships Available in Environmental Sustainability, Engineering, Business Management and Communications

The EREF Internship in Excellence Program offers full-time undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree a unique, hands-on opportunity to experience the world of solid waste management.
Interns will work full-time over the summer at companies focused on solid waste management, where they will learn to talk trash, understand day-to-day business operations and contribute to the industry.

Companies are looking for talented candidates representing a wide range of majors. Upon successful completion of the program and other requirements, interns will be eligible to receive a cash scholarship.

More information at https://erefdn.org/eref-internship-excellence-program/

Application deadline for the Summer 2018:

 December 11, 2017




Documentary Screening: An Inconvenient Sequel


Dear ENST students,

You are invited to attend a special screening of An Inconvenient Sequel – a must-see, powerful documentary about climate change – on campus on Friday, October 27.

A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. This film gives you reason to be optimistic about our future!

Join us in the new Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center lecture hall 2208 at 1:00 pm for a free screening of the movie. Immediately following the screening, the Center for Global Sustainability will moderate a panel discussion on climate action at personal, campus, state, national, and international levels. Panelists include:
  • Brooke Harper, Maryland and DC Policy Director, Chesapeake Climate Action Network
  • Michelle Kim, Regional Manager, Climate Reality Project
  • Willem Klajbor, Director of Sustainability, UMD Student Government Association
  • Moderator: James Stillwell, Manager for Sustainability Engagement & Outreach, Center for Global Sustainability
RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/vkdfrPBeB0hOopb73

New Course for Spring: Control of Air Pollution Services

CHBE472 and ENCH648C: Control of Air Pollution Sources   
Description: Sources and effects of air pollutants, regulatory trends, atmospheric dispersion models, fundamentals of two-phase flow as applied to air pollution and air pollution control systems, design of systems for control of gases and particulate matter.
Emphasis: The course emphasizes the application of fundamental engineering principles (mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, kinetics, dispersion, mass transfer) to air quality engineering and control. While a differential equations based approach is needed for some topics, there will be considerable emphasis on scaling behavior and dimensional analysis. This elective course is well grounded in the fundamentals of chemical engineering fundamentals (mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transport). This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the nature of the driving forces that can be used to remove particles and gases from an industrial exhaust and the application of these principles in the design of economical processes to remove them. The course is aimed at enhancing the student’s ability to apply concepts and use engineering judgment in selecting the most profitable air pollution control. Homework, in-class examples, and the class project develop student design and problem solving skills within given problem constraints (e.g., cost). Contemporary issues from the literature (both journal and industrial reporting) and news media outlets are discussed in class in terms of new problems and emerging control technologies.
Course Objectives:
  • To teach students to define air pollution, aerosol, primary and secondary pollutant, and familiarity with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), identify sources of and health effects for ozone, NOx, SOx, particulate matter, and formaldehyde.  
  • To teach students to be able to identify, classify and mitigate with control technologies a number of critical air pollutants including sulfur, nitrogen and carbon containing species, photochemical oxidants, halogen containing compounds and air toxics.
  • To teach students to develop chemical kinetic expressions to describe atmospheric chemistry, in particular the photostationary state.
  • To teach students to estimate ambient concentrations from point, line and area sources, use of atmospheric box and diffusion models to predict ambient concentrations fate and transport
  • To expose students to the sources of atmospheric particulate.
  • To develop student understanding of current global air quality issues. Discuss causes of global warming/cooling and potential atmospheric implications. Describe processes leading to and mitigation of the Antarctic ozone hole.
  • To provide students opportunities to work together as a design team to estimate the impacts of expanding urban development on local air quality. Impacts must include cost/benefit analysis and ethical/environmental justice considerations. Present findings in written and oral report.
Suggested Texts:
1.Air Pollution Control Technology: A Design Approach; Authors: C. David Cooper and F. C. Alley; Fourth Edition; Waveland Press, Inc.

2. Air Pollution: Engineering, Science, and Policy. Author: Steven Sternberk; First Edition; College Publishing

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Self Care and Study Tips

STUDY SKILLS… a refresher:

MENTAL HEALTH
Maintaining good mental health, like maintaining physical health, takes time and effort.  To learn about mental health topics, generally, go here:  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml

Even better, FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services are available on campus

PHYSICAL HEALTH
You are not just a brain; you are a body!  Maintaining good physical health is as important as developing learning skills and mental health.  Check out these on-campus resources (especially Adventure Trips and the climbing wall)