JOB FAIR 2023

AMZAP Entry-Level Animal Husbandry Program at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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AMZAP ELHP Application Fall 2023

Graduate Assistantship Announcement: MDSG Research Program and Project Management

Graduate Assistantship: Maryland Sea Grant Research Program and Project Management

MDSG is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) to help support our research and administration team. This 20-hour-per-week position has a flexible schedule during business hours and will be located at our office in College Park, MD. The GA will be responsible for:

• Supporting proposal and fellowship competitions, including advertising and recruitment, processing, submission, and review;
• Supporting recruitment efforts and the application processes for the National Science Foundation funded Maryland Sea Grant Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer program and other fellowships;
• Supporting the development of professional development events and Maryland Sea Grant workshops;
• Collaborate on other special projects developed with the research team.

This position is for 20 hours/week and follows the UMCES General Stipend Levels (GRA II $33,641.75, GRA III $34,641.75 for 12 months). It includes health benefits and tuition remission (10 credit hours each for the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as 4 credit hours for Summer or Winter session).

See the full position posting here. To apply, please email clark@mdsg.umd.edu with the subject line "Sea Grant GA Application" and attach a single PDF with a cover letter, a two-page CV, and contact information for two references. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled, with rolling review beginning July 26, 2023.
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Hollings Scholarship for Environmental Studies - Rising Sophomores!

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

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 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 eight years, 36 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.

Plan Ahead for Your Fall 2023 NSF GRFP Application!

Are you planning to apply to STEM or social/behavioral sciences PhD programs this Fall 2023? Or will you be a 1st or 2nd year grad student in these fields in Fall 2023?

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $37,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. US Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible. You can visit the NSF informational website here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office has an in-depth ELMS resource site for UMD NSF GRFP applicants, with recorded presentations (described below) and supporting materials to help you prepare a competitive application. Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be in their 1st year of PhD studies in Fall 2023 are invited to join our ELMS resource site. Rising 2nd year PhD students are also eligible IF they did not apply in Fall 2022.

**Click here to complete a brief questionnaire to gain access to our NSF GRFP ELMS resource site.**

Recorded NSF Info Session #1 - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Recorded NSF Info Session #2 - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying to, or enrolled in your 1st or 2nd year of graduate studies in an NSF supported field in Fall 2023. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

Questions? Write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Invitation to Attend on July 21

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology and The Agriculture Law Education Initiative Cordially Invite You to Attend (by Zoom) the 2023 Russell Brinsfield Summer Internship Presentation

12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023

Livestream the presentation at: https://umd.zoom.us/j/97091588447

Zoom Meeting ID: 970 9158 8447 | Join by phone: 1-301-715-8592

Beverly Bolster (University of Maryland at College Park, Honors College, 2025), Olivia Scuderi (University of Maryland at College Park, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2024), and Marisa Koontz (University of Maryland Francis K. Carey School of Law, 2024) will discuss agricultural and environmental issues they have explored this summer and the resources they have created for the agricultural community including:

• Research on agrivoltaics;
• Analysis of zoning designations for urban agriculture in Maryland;
• Research on aquaculture leases and the permit process;
• And research and blog posts related to the 2023 Farm Bill for the Farm Bill Law Enterprise Program.

Special thanks to the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State for funding this internship program.

Note: This presentation will be recorded. Registration is not required.

Maryland Department of the Environment's First Job Fair!

Urban Wildlife Program Wildlife Technician Position in Savannah, GA

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US EPA Internship

Internship information down below

The details – Support diversity in environmental crime enforcement at EPA

Introduction

Help our Special Agent teams nationally recruit a diverse next generation of criminal environmental law enforcement agents for the Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division (CID).

What you'll do

The EPA criminal enforcement program is part of EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). It is headquartered in Washington, DC, with field investigative offices in EPA’s 10 regional offices and in more than 30 other locations across the country. An EPA CID virtual intern will assist our Regionally based Special Agents in Charge (SACs) and Diversity Team members to inform regional and national audiences about the work of EPA Criminal Enforcement. They will also assist with recruiting professionals to conduct and support environmental crime enforcement. Your duties may include: • Working with the SACs and Diversity team to develop a recruiting plan for either national application or one of 10 EPA Regions • Researching existing undergraduate institutions and/or professional organizations to analyze and compare them against competing factors such as location, student/member diversity, criminal justice and/or environmental curriculum, etc. • Identifying and contacting potential recruiting partners and influencers, including professional organizations, affinity groups, and university career centers • Assisting with scheduling and advertising of the recruitment travel and events • Depending on travel or in-person event restrictions, supporting and participating in recruiting events at or near your campus by managing logistics, registering attendees, and taking photos • Serving as the SAC's principal point of contact for students and faculty on your campus • Developing social media content of national or regional interest • Analyzing data and metrics to measure outcomes

What you'll learn

Learn about EPA work in recruiting professionals to conduct and support environmental crime enforcement, and about efforts of the Diversity team.

Apply through this link Applications are due by July 31st

Estimated program start and end dates are Sep. 15, 2023 – May 31, 2024.

1 Year Lecturer Position at American University, Washington DC

Hey Terps intrested in teaching the next generation?

The Department of Environmental Science at American University has an open position for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track professorial lecturer position, beginning August 28, 2023. The appointment is a 9-month term position (non-renewable) and will commence on August 28, 2023. The teaching load is three courses per semester (Fall and Spring; up to three different preps), likely including an introductory class for non-majors, a discussion-based seminar for first-year students, and an upper-level majors’ class in Environmental Health.

A Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a related field granted by the position start date is preferred, but strong candidates with a master’s degree or A.B.D. will also be considered.

Applications can be submitted at this link. Review of applications will begin on July 17, 2023 and end on July 22, 2023.

Please contact Prof. Karen Knee (knee@american.edu) and Prof. Stephen MacAvoy (macavoy@american.edu) if you have any questions.