Thursday, August 30, 2018

Rock Creek Conservancy Media/Public Relations Intern

Location:  Bethesda, MD

Description:
Rock Creek Conservancy is the only non-profit dedicated to protecting Rock Creek and its parkland as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect. RCC’s Public Relations Interns help monitor news stories, identify press opportunities, develop targeted press lists, staff press events, assist with preparing talking points and interview briefing materials, and assist in the writing and distribution of press releases and media advisories.
The intern will also gain experience in other RCC communication materials as needed including digital media and print production. Candidate must provide their own transportation to and from the office or field assignments. Candidate would need to use his/her own laptop, but access to the Adobe Creative Suite will be provided if necessary. Candidate would be required to use their personal cell phone for social media on occasion. This is an unpaid position.

Duties:

  • Develop targeted press lists.
  • Monitor and report on relevant news stories including mentions of RCC or peer organizations
  • Track and report on topical and social trends
  • Assist in the development, planning, production, and staffing of press and outreach events.
  • Research and compile editorial calendars and identify press opportunities
  • Produce media lists on assigned topics
  • Write blogs, press releases, media advisory and other materials
  • Digital outreach through social media channels
  • Update the Conservancy’s press webpage.
  • Prepare talking points and assist in interview briefings.
  • Other tasks as required.
Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree or completing a bachelor’s degree.
  • Completed relevant classwork.
  • Experience and interest in media relations
  • Interest in and knowledge of the local environmental issues that face Rock Creek
  • Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior knowledge of basic HTML preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
  • Strong computer skills necessary.
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
  • This is an unpaid internship. You may need to bring your own computer and other resources to complete projects and tasks.
Keystone Project: 

Every 3-month+ communications internship will culminate in a keystone project that supports Rock Creek Conservancy’s mission to restore Rock Creek as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect. This project proposal will be submitted to your supervisor at the beginning of the internship. Example projects: photo essay, report, short documentary video, press event, blog series, or social media campaign.

Pay: This is an unpaid position. Requested Start Date: Rolling
Hours per week: Negotiable. Minimum 10 hrs/week.
Duration: Negotiable depending on candidate. 3 month minimum.
Contact: Katy Cain, kcain@rockcreekconservancy.org,  540–312–9404



AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows

Location:  Washington DC

Description: 
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) is seeking applicants for the 2018-19 fellowship year.  Learn first-hand about policybring valuable expertise to policy, and enhance STEM in the federal government.  It provides yearlong assignments in all three branches of the federal government in Washington D.C  

Gain hands-on policy experience, help develop and execute solutions to address societal challenges, and join a strong corps of over 3,000 policy-savvy alumni working across sectors to serve the nation and citizens around the world.  
Seeking candidates with strong STEM credentials, an interest in career transformation, and a desire to enhance federal policy.   
  

Application deadline is November 1, 2018  

For additional information and to apply: 

Agricultural Specialist - Eastern Shore Land Conservancy

Location:  Easton, MD

Description:
This position will focus on expanding and enhancing organizational work to support economic opportunity in food and farming related industries, with a key focus on the Packing House project food and farming components. This position is also key to maintain and cultivate strong relationships with the agricultural communities, elected officials, community leaders, partner organizations, and the public.

Duties:

  • Expand and enhance organizational work to support economic opportunity in food and farming related industries.
  • Manage the Packing House project food and farming innovation components.
  • Support the Maryland Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program, administered through MARBIDCO.
  • Support expansion of Maryland FarmLINK to the Eastern Shore.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the agricultural community, including farmers, agribusinesses, community leaders, and government agencies.
  • Support land conservation easement program with a focus on working lands.
Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree required with at least one year of experience in agriculture, conservation, or related field.
  • Professional interests that align strongly with ESLC’s vision and values.
  • Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills; able to speak about ESLC in an articulate, compelling, and professional manner in one-on-one, group, and public settings.
  • Exceptional written communication skills.
  • Disciplined self-starter, capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
  • Desire and demonstrated ability to identify and address personal knowledge gaps; to learn on the job; and to cultivate sources of knowledge, expertise, and skill.
  • Able and willing to travel (including a vehicle) frequently among the six counties in ESLC’s service area and occasionally beyond the service area.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, balancing multiple tasks, occasionally under time pressure.
  • Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
To Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Theresa Miller at hr@eslc.org.
Please mention how you learned of this opening.

Goldwater Scholarship in Sciences, Math, and Engineering

Are you a Sophomore or Junior thinking seriously about graduate study and a research career in science, math or engineering? Attend an info session to learn about the Goldwater Scholarships, the nation's most prestigious undergraduate awards for students in science, math or engineering!!!

**Over the past four years, Maryland leads the nation in Goldwater Scholarships (tied with Stanford)** Congratulations to Maryland's 2018 Goldwater Scholars: Paul Neves, Lillian Sun, Tanay Wakhare and Eric Wang 

The National Scholarships Office is holding information sessions about the Goldwater Scholarship – Attend a session to learn more! (Please note: eligibility is limited to US Citizens and Permanent Residents; a minimum GPA of 3.85 or higher is recommended. Candidates must be sophomores or juniors in Fall 2018.)

Tuesday, September 4 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Tuesday, September 4 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Wednesday, September 5 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Thursday, September 6 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Friday, September 7 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Friday, September 7 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Sessions will take around 30 minutes. Space is limited, so please let us know by email to goldwater@umd.edu which session you plan to attend. If these times are not possible for you but you are interested in learning more, please let us know by writing to the same address.

The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship will be Monday, November 19, 2018.  For more information, read the description below and contact us at goldwater@umd.edu

Study Abroad Fair & Related Study Abroad News

UMD Study Abroad Fair
Thursday, Sept. 6, 3-7, in Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union


Important Dates:
Scholarship application: due 09/24/2018 -- check with Education Abroad office
Register for Winter Study abroad by 10/1/2018


You can register for most any course offered (check eligibility), but here are some AGNR courses that might interest you:


Winter: Germany and Italy: Energy, Climate Change and Options for a Low-Carbon Economy  (Jan. 5-18, 2019)  AREC457/ECON358, 3 credits



Winter: New Zealand: Sustainable Ecosystems (12/28/2018-1/18/2019)  PLSC489Z/ENSP489Z, 3 credits


Winter: Peru: Medicinal Plants of the Amazon  (1/7-15/2019), PLSC489X, 3 credits


Winter: New Zealand: Sustainable Transformation and Adaptation: Culture and Earth  (12/27/2018-1/13/2019)  LARC489N/HONR348N, 3 credits

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Maryland Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference: Dec. 7

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Science, Stewardship and Citizen Involvement
24th Annual Maryland Water Monitoring Council

Dec. 7, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Maritime Institute in Linthicum

The conference will include a plenary session, several concurrent breakout sessions, posters, exhibitor tables, plenty of snacks, and, of course, the famous Maritime Institute all-you-can-eat buffet lunch. You’ll also have plenty of time to network and catch up with old friends and colleagues during breaks and post-meeting social.

From the lush submerged aquatic vegetation beds of Chesapeake Bay to the cascading waterfalls of Western Maryland, our state’s aquatic ecosystems are treasures for us all to enjoy and study. Our clean drinking water supplies, brook trout streams and oyster habitats all depend on tried-and-true protection and restoration measures to remain viable for years to come. 
Achieving and maintaining clean water is a team effort that must involve Marylanders from many walks of life. 
Under the theme of Science, Stewardship and Citizen Involvement – Working Together for Clean Water, concurrent sessions will include Forests and Water Quality, Urban Ecology, Promoting Stewardship, Environmental Reporting, Stream Restoration Monitoring, Sewage Infrastructure, Citizen Monitoring and Toxic Contaminants. The morning plenary session will feature presentations by Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Will Baker and Acting Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 Water Protection Division Dominique Lueckenhoff.

Photo of poster presentation
2017 Poster Presentation

REGISTRATION DETAILS

All fees include lunch, breaks and conference materials. Discounts for full-time students and members/staff of nonprofit organizations [501(c)(3)] are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Before Nov. 20:
  • Non-presenter: $70
  • Presenter: $65
  • Full-time student: $40
  • Non-profit member/staff: $40
After Nov. 20:
  • Non-presenter: $80
  • Presenter: $80
  • Full-time student: $60
  • Nonprofit member/staff: $60
Register online by noon Nov. 31. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS AND POSTER PRESENTERS

If you are interested in giving a talk or presenting a poster, please click here for an abstract submission form. Deadline is Oct. 19. See guidelines for speakers and presenters here.

AWARDS

Carl Weber AwardsThe 12th Annual Carl S. Weber Award will be presented to an individual (or individuals) involved in water monitoring in Maryland.
In addition, the council will again offer the Above and Beyond Award to recognize contributions of an up-and-coming member of the environmental community who has volunteered time and energy toward the monitoring of Maryland’s waters, and has made a significant contribution to increasing watershed awareness, advocacy, education and stewardship. 
Ideal candidates will share the spirit, vision and leadership exemplified by Dr. Carl Weber. Details and the nomination form can be found here. Nominations must be submitted by Oct. 12.
STUDENT POSTER AWARDThe seventh Annual Maryland Water Monitoring Council Student Poster Award is open to junior high, high school and college undergraduate students. Winners will be awarded $200 for first place and $100 for second place. Click here for information and poster scoring criteria.

Directions to and information about the Maritime Institute are available here.
Vendors and sponsors: See the Vendor and Sponsor Registration Form. If your organization or agency wishes to reserve a display at no additional charge, please email me with your request.
Updates will be posted on the conference website and Facebook page.
Feel free to distribute this email freely.

Dan Boward
Maryland Water Monitoring Council
Executive Secretary
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We hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for the upcoming school semester. In this months newsletter, you will find the semesters GBM dates and some open positions for students considering becoming more active members. 

Fall 2018
Save the Dates


Thursday, August 30 
Monday, September 10
Wed - Thurs, September 12 -13 
Monday, September 24
Monday, October 8

Fri - Sat, October 26-27
 

AGNR Fall Bash
GBM - 1 @ 6 pm (Symons 0118)
First Look Fair on the Mall
GBM - 2 @ 6 pm (Symons 0118)
GBM - 3 @ 6 pm (Symons 0118)
Regional Cluster Meeting @ VA State University

 
In addition to General Body Meetings, there will be plenty of opportunities to get to know one another with social events, fundraisers, and outings.  
Looking to be more involved? Check out some of the positions below, if interested don't hesitate to email us at umdmanrrs@gmail.com. 
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  • Fundraising Committee
  • Events Committee
 
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