Bat Fest - Oct 29th

 UMD's Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society will be holding its annual Bat Fest on October 29 at 6:30pm. This year will be virtual and will include a short talk about bats followed by a family fun Halloween and wildlife trivia game. Invite your friends and family to join!

 

​Please RSVP here by October 28. The zoom link will be sent to everyone registered. 

Deer Research Technician - Full-Time Temporary - Indiana

 Job Title: Deer Research Technician

Agency: Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Job Category: Full-Time Temporary
Salary: $12/hour + housing stipend
Duration: 11 January 2021 - 14 May 2021
Last Date to Apply: 16 November 2020

Description: The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking two (2) technicians to assist
with the Integrated Deer Management Project (IDMP). Successful applicants will work with Purdue
University faculty, staff, and graduate students to study deer populations and habitat condition in
Indiana. Technician duties include, but are not limited to, remote camera deployment and retrieval,
processing of remote camera photos to identify deer, conducting deer browse and fecal pellet transects,
construction of deer exclosures, and planting of oak seedlings. This is a full-time field position and work
will occur across Indiana for the duration of the position.
The IDMP is a multi-year research project undertaken by the Department of Forestry and Natural
Resources at Purdue University in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The
overall goal of the IDMP is the development of an integrated model of deer management that
incorporates the biological, ecological, and sociological factors related to deer management. The IDMP
seeks to combine information on deer populations, current deer habitat, and people's attitudes and
expectations about deer populations for improved understanding and management of deer in Indiana.
For more information on the IDMP, visit our website: https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/researchindeer/.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in Wildlife Biology, Forestry, or a related field
- Knowledge and ability to use basic wildlife research tools and equipment including compass,
hand-held GPS, and remote trail cameras
- Ability to accurately record scientific data
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually
- Ability to work in extreme and variable conditions (long days, inclement weather including snow
and rain, and rugged terrain)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, with potential weekend work
- Comfortable speaking to law enforcement, landowners and other stakeholders
- Valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to drive University vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in:
- remote camera surveys
- browse surveys
- woody species identification in the Midwestern U.S.
- winter fieldwork conditions (snow, below-freezing temperatures)
- First Aid/CPR certification

To Apply: Send a single document containing a brief cover letter (1 page), resume, and contact
information for at least two references to Patrick McGovern at pmcgove@purdue.edu  . Save the file as
"Lastname_Deer_Tech.pdf" (e.g. McGovern_Deer_Tech.pdf).
Contact Person: Patrick McGovern
Contact Phone: (765) 496-6277
Contact Email: pmcgove@purdue.edu  

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.

Predator Research Technician - Full-Time Temporary - Indiana

Job Title: Predator Research Technician
Agency: Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Location: Indiana
Job Category: Full-Time Temporary
Salary: $13-14/hour + housing stipend
Duration: 11 January 2021 - 9 April 2021

Description: The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University is seeking six (6)
technicians to conduct noninvasive predator surveys as part of the Integrated Deer Management Project
(IDMP). The goal of the IDMP is the development of an integrated model of deer management that
incorporates the biological, ecological, and sociological factors related to deer management in Indiana.
Estimating density/occurrence of mammalian predators is key to understanding their impact on deer
populations. Successful applicants will work with Purdue University faculty, staff, and graduate students
to collect field data to be used in population models.
These are full-time field positions. Technicians will be based in one of three study sites (West Lafayette,
Bloomington, or Fort Wayne), with frequent travel throughout the region. Shared work vehicles are
provided. Primary technician duties include, but are not limited to, deploying and conducting weekly
checks of hair snares, and conducting biweekly scat surveys along non-paved roads/trails by truck/ATV

Three technicians will be designated as crew leads, one of whom will be the overall team lead, and will have additional duties related to supervision and logistics.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in Wildlife Biology or a related field
- Experience with noninvasive survey methods such as hair snares and scat transects
- Knowledge and ability to use basic wildlife research tools and equipment including hand-held GPS
- Ability to accurately record scientific data
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually
- Ability to work in extreme and variable conditions (long days, inclement weather including cold
and snow, and rugged terrain)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, with potential weekend work
- Comfortable speaking to law enforcement, landowners and other stakeholders
- Valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to drive University vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in:

• - Identification of predator species by scat
• - Collection of samples to be used in genetic analysis
• - Conducting fieldwork on private lands
• - Data collection using Esri Collector
• - ATV and/or 4x4 vehicle operation
• - Towing and backing a trailer
• - Supervision of field crews
• - First Aid/CPR certification

To Apply: Send a single PDF document containing a brief cover letter (1 page), resume, and contact
information for at least two references to Patrick McGovern at pmcgove@purdue.edu  . Save the file as
Lastname_Predator_Tech.pdf (e.g., McGovern_Predator_Tech.pdf).
Contact Person: Patrick McGovern
Contact Phone: (765) 496-6277
Contact Email: pmcgove@purdue.edu  

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.

Want to become a STEM teacher?

Even after years of national initiatives, there are still persistent teacher shortages in STEM classrooms. However, you could be part of the next generation of STEM teacher leaders.

Any seniors or recent STEM graduates with an interest in teaching who are considering next year's options, this might be a great opportunity for you. You can receive a $32,000 stipend, discounted tuition, mentoring, and an M.Ed. through the WW Teaching Fellowship program. We accept Fellows on a rolling basis; interested candidates can apply now. The first deadline is November 4, 2020.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to close the achievement gap and ensure quality STEM education is available to all students.

https://woodrow.org/fellowships/ww-teaching-fellowships/?utm_source=2018+STEM+Faculty&utm_campaign=87da9eaef3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_10_20_02_01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_23a855bcb4-87da9eaef3-110153241

MSc or PhD in ecology of coastal wetlands and sub-arctic carbon cycling @ Utah State University

MSc or PhD available: Ecology of coastal wetlands and sub-arctic carbon cycling

An NSF funded MSc or PhD in the Atwood lab (https://trishaatwood.weebly.com/) at Utah State University is available starting in early 2021. The successful applicant will also work closely with the Beard Lab (https://karenhbeard.webs.com/) at Utah State University and the Waring Lab (https://www.waringecologylab.com/) at Imperial College-London. We seek an enthusiastic and inquisitive person who is interested in understanding the role of herbivory, climate change, and wetland ecology in affecting carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide and methane) exchange in wetlands of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska. The project will focus on waterfowl impacts on vegetation and the implications of atmospheric exchange. This study does not focus on waterfowl themselves but instead on the ecosystem services and values of coastal wetlands in Alaska, knowledge of which is fundamental to conserving these and other coastal systems.

The student will undertake a field project that will investigate the effects of grazing on greenhouse gas dynamics, soil microbial communities, soil carbon accumulation and retention, or a combination of these subjects on subarctic wetlands in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska. This project will require extensive time in the field, with 4-5 months living in a remote field camp.

Required Qualifications: Background and interest in ecology, soil microbiology, biological sciences, biogeochemistry, or other closely related fields in environmental science. We also seek individuals that have knowledge and experience working with statistical programs such as R, are self-motivated, work great in team environments, and have field experience in ecology or wetlands. Individuals with experience using LiCORs or other greenhouse gas analyzers are especially encouraged to apply. Because the successful applicant will spend two summers in a remote research camp on coastal western Alaska, we seek applicants that are excited about living in a remote location for up to 5 months of the year and those that have experience or are willing to learn to drive boats and snowmobiles.

The appointment can begin as early as Jan 2021. The individual will need to be able to begin fieldwork in early April.

The review of applications will begin on Nov 13, 2020.

In your application, please include:

1. A cover letter that explains how your research and experience aligns with the skills and research activities listed above
2. A CV or resume
3. A list of three professional references and their contact information.

For any questions, contact Trisha Atwood: trisha.atwood@usu.edu  

Hollings Scholarship - Environmental Science / Policy

 Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!

 

The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last six years, 29 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships!

To learn more, and to gain access to our ELMS resource site for applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at noaahollings@umd.edu

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

Deadline to apply: February 1, 2020

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 314-9458
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

Udall Scholarship - Environmental Leadership

 Are you a sophomore or junior strongly committed to making a difference in environmental issues through your studies, community service, and career plans? Do you have an outstanding record of activism, leadership, and research on environmental issues? Do you have an excellent record of undergraduate studies, internships and/or research related to the environment? 

Learn about the Udall Scholarship in Environmental Issues, a program that seeks to identify future environmental leaders in fields including public policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Udall Scholars take part in a five-day conference in Tucson, Arizona where they meet with other Scholars, elected officials and environmental leaders. Scholars also gain access to a network of environmental policy professionals through the Udall Alumni listserv. Students from all majors are eligible. 

Award Amount: The Udall Scholarship provides up to $7,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses. Udall Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, room and board, or other specifically approved expenses.

Duration: The Udall Scholarship provides one year of support. Scholars are required to participate in the five-day retreat in early August. 

To learn more email Dr. Leslie Brice at lbrice@umd.edu

UMD Campus Deadline:  January 20, 2021 - This is to be considered for campus nomination. 

Who can apply: U.S. Citizens, nationals and permanent residents - Sophomores, Juniors - GPA of 3.5 or higher recommended - All Majors - IMPORTANT: All UMD candidates for Udall Scholarships must be nominated by the University. 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

2021 AgEnterprise Challenge

What is it?

The Ag sector has several opportunities and challenges that need to be explored and addressed. How do we re-purpose former ag production facilities? How do we create value-added enterprises without a large startup capital? AGNR has partnered with MidAtlantic farm credit to explore some of the biggest challenges the agricultural sector currently faces. We believe that students have the potential to address these challenges. That is why we are inviting all students, regardless of major, background, or expertise, to learn, brainstorm, develop solutions, and make some cash while solving one of the biggest environmental challenges in the United States. There is no prerequisite to be a part of this challenge, just a willingness to do good for the environment and the world.

Who is this challenge for?

Everyone! All UMD students are invited. We also encourage students from other disciplines to join the challenge. To solve most of the issues we face, we will need a diverse group of students to share their knowledge, creativity, and expertise.

What do I need to do?

First, click here to Register. We encourage students to form teams; however, students can register as individuals and find other individuals to join them.

We will be using Facebook groups as

Job Opening: Environmental Protection Wildlife Biologist

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Wildlife Division is hiring a wildlife biologist for the Wildlife Diversity Program. This is a full-time, permanent position located at our Sessions Woods field office in Burlington, CT.  Duties will be varied, but experience with bats and small mammals is a plus.

A full description and instructions for applications are here

The position closes 11/6/2020

M.S. in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science at The University of Hawaii at Hilo

 

Graduate Research Assisttantship (PhD) in Ecosystem Science at Colorado State University

 Colorado State University has a graduate student research assistantship available in January 2021 through the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability and the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory. 

This assistantship will support a doctoral student to study ecosystem processes with modeling approaches. The student will apply cutting edge techniques in model development and calibration to set-up a process-based model application and then use the framework to evaluate future outcomes of agricultural management on soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions. 

The faculty in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability at Colorado State University conduct scholarly research to improve the sustainability of the world's ecosystems (https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/ess/), and the student will be joining an active ecosystem modeling group led by Dr. Stephen Ogle (https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/investigator/stephen-ogle-homepage/). Dr. Ogle is the technical lead on the US national greenhouse gas inventory for agricultural lands and has conducted a variety of assessments to evaluate agricultural management options. Students with a background in ecology or related fields, along with mathematics and/or statistics are encouraged to apply. 

Please contact Dr. Ogle (email: Stephen.Ogle@colostate.edu  ) if you are interested in this position.

Win up to $2000 in less than 3 weeks -- Enter the AgEnterprise Challenge!

 

What is it?

The Ag sector has several opportunities and challenges that need to be explored and addressed. How do we re-purpose former ag production facilities? How do we create value-added enterprises without a large startup capital? AGNR has partnered with MidAtlantic farm credit to explore some of the biggest challenges the agricultural sector currently faces. We believe that students have the potential to address these challenges. That is why we are inviting all students, regardless of major, background, or expertise, to learn, brainstorm, develop solutions, and make some cash while solving one of the biggest environmental challenges in the United States. There is no prerequisite to be a part of this challenge, just a willingness to do good for the environment and the world.

Who is this challenge for?

Everyone! All UMD students are invited. We also encourage students from other disciplines to join the challenge. To solve most of the issues we face, we will need a diverse group of students to share their knowledge, creativity, and expertise.

What do I need to do?

First, click here to Register. We encourage students to form teams; however, students can register as individuals and find other individuals to join them.

We will be using Facebook groups as an interaction platform between students, experts, and mentors. If you are not on Facebook, please sign up just for this challenge.

While some of the information will be provided, we encourage you to do additional research to understand the challenge topic once it is introduced.

How does this work?

This challenge will run for three weeks. In the first week, all participants will receive information about the challenge. They will attend a virtual introductory session to learn from and ask the experts questions concerning the challenge. The students will also be invited to engage and participate in the Facebook group. In the second week, the students will attend a Q&A session and engage with experts to develop solutions to the challenge. In the final week, students will develop video presentations to submit to a panel of judges who will select the winners.

The winners will be awarded as follows;

• 1st Place - $2000

• 2nd Place - $1000

• 3rd Place - $500

 What time is required?

We estimate three to five hours per week. The program schedule is going to be flexible. The only mandatory sessions will be the Introductory and Q&A sessions. These sessions will be held after regular class hours.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn something new and go through the process of creative problem-solving. After this challenge, you will have several opportunities to connect with potential employers and sponsors for your projects. We will also provide additional resources for the winning teams to continue working on their projects. All you need to do is join with an open mind.

Environmental Justice in Latin America

Please save the date for an environmental justice talk. Thursday, Oct. 22, at  2pm

A conversation  with the international environmental NGO's Amazon Watch and

Rain Forest Foundation. Learn more about Latin America's current environmental challenges and the work of US-based advocacy organizations.

Join Webinar: https://umd.zoom.us/j/99624536462

 

Council Member Glaros Is Hiring an Environmental Public Policy Intern

Are you passionate about the ability of one person to make a difference? Do you possess excellent communication and research skills? Are you interested in affecting change through local public policy? Prince George's County Council Member Dannielle Glaros is hiring an Environmental Public Policy Intern to begin in as soon as possible.

Council Member Glaros is the Prince George’s County Council Member who represents District 3, which includes the University of Maryland College Park campus and surrounding area. She is a graduate of the UMD School of Public Policy.

Glaros is hiring a UMD intern to work 10-15 hours per week. Days and hours are flexible, within the workday as well as possible evening/weekend hours, if desired. The Environmental Public Policy Intern will assist with research and bill drafting on topics to include flooding, climate change, waste management and sustainability.

All legislative powers of Prince George’s County are vested in the County Council. In addition, the County Council sits as the District Council on zoning and land use matters, and as the Board of Health on health policy matters.

Salary range based on experience: $11-$14 per hour. The Intern will work remotely with the possibility of in-person socially distanced meetings if necessary. Council Member Glaros’s Chief of Staff is also happy to assist in any requirements for the individual to receive course credit for the internship. Interested? Please send your resume and a writing sample to CouncilDistrict3@co.pg.md.us.

Wellness Workshops

The Wellness Workshops include skills-based workshops and space for connection and support to students almost every weekday of the semester. Students can attend as many as they would like and have 16 topics to choose from. No prior contact with the Counseling Center is necessary. These are drop-in and do not require advanced registration.

View all workshops here

Coping Skills (Mondays 4-5pm)

• Coping with Stress
• Surviving Difficult Emotions
• Navigating Uncertainty
• Mastering Mindfulness

Academic Success (Tuesdays 4-5pm)

• Time Management
• Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later)
• Pay Attention! Tips to Improve Focus
• Successful Study Skills

Relationships and Communication (Wednesdays 4-5pm)

• Effective Communication Skills
• Deepening Relationships through Vulnerability
• Managing Conflict and setting Boundaries
• Staying Connected in a Distanced World

Resilience and Adaptability (Thursdays 4-5pm)

• Freedom from Perfectionism
• Dealing with Disappointment
• Taking Control of Your Thoughts
• Tackling Life Transitions

Physically Distant, Virtually Connected: Drop-in Space for Community & Support (Fridays 12-12:30pm)

NOTE: Students do not need to be struggling to benefit from these workshops! For example, our Dealing with Disappointment, Freedom from Perfectionism, Conquering Procrastination Now, and Navigating Uncertainty workshops (just to name a few) address common life experiences. 

DC SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT

DC's Premiere Green Building Symposium has gone virtual!

Please join us for this inspiring virtual week with like-minded professionals to find creative solutions to the world’s environmental realities. One registration provides access to all sessions.

This nonprofit summit is presented by DCS Design and Tysons Partnership.

All events are eligible for continuing education credits.

October 19 - 23, 2020

Student worker position available as USDA-SARE

 

Bat Technician Announcement

 

Research Technician Job

 

Earth Science Grad Student Positions

 

Paid Environmental Engineering Curriculum Project Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering departments are embarking on an effort to integrate environmentally and socially responsible engineering concepts throughout our curricula.  The faculty leading this work are seeking a student to assist us 10hours/week, paid hourly at $12.50/hr.  Duties are expected to include guided research on specific practices at other universities, assistance with implementing and analyzing surveys and focus groups, and setting up a website.  Interested students should contact Prof. Smela at smela@umd.edu.Please send a resume and a short paragraph explaining your interest.  

NAU Ecological & Environmental Informatics: PhD, multiple positions/fellowships

 

Science and Teaching Internship

 

Annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference

 

Hollings Scholarship for Sophomores

The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last six years, 29 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships!

To learn more, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at noaahollings@umd.edu

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

So you want to be an Entrepreneur! Webinar Event

Learn the latest tools for testing out your great idea for a business or non-profit. Don’t have a great idea? Then learn how to create one. Dr. Tilley, from the Environmental Science and Technology Department, will walk you through some of the newest tools for testing and creating ideas that sell and that people want. This will be an interactive workshop so come prepared to participate. You will learn about empathy mapping, customer discovery, design thinking and the business model canvas. 

Register in advance for this meeting using this link: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtf-mhqzgsHNGSaG-mCZR7mbb_A7FP5bR9 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

AES Trainee program - Energy4Talent

Energy4Talent is AES’ trainee program

At AES, our trainees contribute directly to a more sustainable future through their support of AES products and services that deliver safer and cleaner energy. They have innovative mindsets capable of influencing strategic decisions and the potential to become future leaders in the organization. We invest in the development of our trainees through growing their technical skills and professional competencies to ensure our people have a broad understanding of our business.

Energy4Talent is a two-year program with rotations in different areas every six months. This allows our trainees to become acquainted with all aspects of our company and better understand the energy market. During each rotation, trainees are responsible for leading strategic projects developed with the help of a technical tutor and area leaders.

• Two-year program, with rotations every six months in different areas.

• Opportunity to lead high impact projects and transform the future of energy.

• Local and global training opportunities, developing technical skills and professional competencies.

• Global exposure to senior leaders across the company.

• Internal mentor program to support your professional development.

• Opportunities to be part of cross-functional teams throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

• Take part in the AES global trainee community and share experiences and expertise.

To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.aesenergy4talent.com/

Qualifications
We’re looking for creative young professionals who embrace transformation and are ready to present new solutions and ideas that will add value to our business. We seek great communicators who can interact with all levels of the organization, can work within multifunctional teams and who are results oriented.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree completed between December 2018 and December 2020.
• Advanced/fluent English

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Soil Health - University of Wyoming, Laramie

A USDA funded Ph.D. graduate research assistantship, starting in Spring of 2021, is jointly available in the Soil Biogeochemistry and Soil Microbial Ecology Groups in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Wyoming, Laramie. We seek a highly-motivated Ph.D. student to conduct research on improving soil health, biodiversity, and productivity of irrigated meadows. This is an interdisciplinary study that will benefit from a student with experience in both field and laboratory research. The ideal candidate will have a BS and/or M.S. degree in soil science, (bio)geochemistry, environmental science, or closely related discipline with a strong interest in soil biogeochemistry, soil microbiology, ecology, statistics, and modelling.

Project summary: Irrigated meadows above 2000-m elevation are crucial but under-performing components of livestock operations in rangeland agroecosystems. Nutrient availability is key to sustainable agriculture, but irrigated meadows concentrate organic materials above the soil, constraining microbial-mediated N cycling, binding nutrients, and limiting productivity and biodiversity. Improved understanding of linkages among soil organic matter processes, management, and ecosystem services is necessary for long-term resilience. Our goal is to develop process-level understanding in support of management that improves soil health, biodiversity, and productivity of irrigated meadows. Soils will be sampled in meadows with different long-term management scenarios, and will be analyzed for a variety of properties and SOM processes that affect N availability with integrated quantification of labile C and N components, organic matter C and N speciation (C and N K-edge XANES spectroscopy and Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry), microbial community composition and function using phospholipid fatty acid analysis, extracellular enzyme activity, and C-substrate utilization. Data will be integrated with structural equation modeling to better understand causal linkages in processes that result in limited N availability.

For more information, please contact Dr. Linda Van Diepen, Assistant Professor of Soil Microbial Ecology at linda.vandiepen@uwyo.edu   (http://www.uwyo.edu/esm/faculty-and-staff/linda-van-diepen/), and Dr. Mengqiang "Mike" Zhu, Associate Professor of Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry at mzhu6@uwyo.edu   (http://www.uwyo.edu/zhuensochem/).

If you would like to apply for this position, email Drs. van Diepen and Zhu with "Soil Health graduate assistantship"  as the subject line. Include the following in a single pdf: 1) statement of interest; 2) complete CV; 3) unofficial GRE scores; 4) unofficial transcripts; and 5) contact information for 3 references. For applicants who have a thesis-based master's degree, GRE scores can be waived. International applicants also need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Please contact Drs. van Diepen and Zhu if you have any questions about the position. Applications (emailed pdf) will be reviewed as they arrive and given full consideration if received by November 1st, 2020.

The ESM department at UW has a great SOILS group, with experts in pedology, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil fertility, and soil microbiology. The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and is only 1 hour from Fort Collins, Colorado, and ~ 2 hrs from Denver International Airport. From Laramie you have easy access to a multitude of outdoor activities, from skiing and snowshoeing in wintertime and mountain biking and hiking in the summertime.

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness.

Undergrad and grad scholarships

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

IN CONSERVATION, ECOLOGY, HORTICULTURE, POLLINATOR RESEARCH, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND RELATED FIELDS ~ AT THE UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND POSTGRADUATE LEVELS

PLEASE SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH QUALIFIED STUDENTS SEEKING FUNDING. www.gcamerica.org/scholarships Deadlines are January and February 2021.

In 2020, The Garden Club of America awarded over $306,000 to 64 scholars!

Funding is available for study or research in the areas of:

Botany Coastal Wetland Studies Conservation Desert Studies Ecology Garden History & Design Horticulture International Study Landscape Architecture Native Bird Habitat Native Plant Studies Pollinator Research Public Horticulture Urban Forestry

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. based institution.   Follow @GCAScholarships on Twitter to receive the most recent updates about scholarship offerings, and news about the recipients and their research. For additional information, email scholarshipapplications@gcamerica.org. Please click HERE to learn more about The 2021 GCA Rome Prize Fellowship in Landscape Architecture.