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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Job opportunity on a Tropical Island
Hi all, If you or anyone you know of anyone who would like to live on a Tropical Island and study fruit bats please pass this along to them. https://jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id=92422
Save the Date: MD DE Chapter of TWS Spring Event April 19th
Dear Chapter Member,
The Maryland-Delaware Chapter of the Wildlife Society will be hosting a Deer and Turkey Trapping and Safety event on April 19th at the Wye Research & Education Center in Queenstown.
Click HERE to register for this free event (lunch provided)!
Please see below for more information/agenda.
Hope to see you on the 19th!
Deer & Turkey Trapping & Safety Maryland Delaware Chapter of The Wildlife Society Spring Meeting April 19, 2024 Wye Research & Education Center 124 Wye Narrows Dr., Queenstown, MD
11:00am - 11:15am: Registration & introductions.
Lunch (pizza) provided during presentations between 11:15-12:30pm.
11:15am - Noon: Introduction to techniques, field safety and anesthesia. Dr. Jennifer Mullinax
Noon - 12:30pm: Turkey Trapping Presentation
12:30pm - 1:15pm: Deer Drop-net setup, safety, operation & take-down
1:15pm - 2:00pm: Turkey rocket-net, setup, safety, operation, and demonstration
Research assistant position
Mapping alternative Urban Food Provisioning Networks
2 interns, $15/hr. plus intern fringe rate of 7.6%
Location: Primarily Baltimore City Extension Office
Mentors: Neith Little (UMD Extension), Dr. Jose-Luís Izursa (ENST), Dr. Jen Shaffer (ANTH)
This project is a regional research collaboration between University of Rhode Island, University of Maryland, and University of the District of Columbia. The project focuses on food self-provisioning (FSP) activities as elements in vibrant networks weaving together diverse agents, places, and practices ranging from backyard gardeners to youth educators, on-shore fishing spots to pop-up markets, and communal harvests to mutual food aid delivery. We refer to these networks as alternative urban food provisioning networks (AUFPNs). The deadline for submitting a resume and cover letter/statement of interest is 11:59pm on Friday, March 29, 2024.
The two interns would work together to assist the Maryland team (Ms. Little, Dr. Izursa, Dr. Shaffer, and graduate students Reilly Becchina and Intan Kumbayoni). The interns would be based out of the Baltimore City Extension Office, at 6615 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD. Travel would be required to gardens and fishing sites throughout the Baltimore area, and to College Park, MD. The interns’ primary activities would be to identify and map gardens and fishing sites in the Baltimore area. They would assist with preliminary outreach to potential sites, with focus groups, and with interviews. The interns would learn about urban gardening and fishing, and how to conduct environmental anthropology/environmental science research. Submit a resume and cover letter/short statement of interest (1 pg max) to Dr. Jen Shaffer (lshaffe1@umd.edu) by 11:59pm on March 29, 2024.
UMD Summer 2024 Workforce Development Extension Internship Program
The University of Maryland Extension is seeking undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture. Now accepting APPLICATIONS .(click here to submit)!
Applications are open for the 2024 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships. The deadline is 11:59 pm (EST) Friday, March 29th. If you are a student interested in a career in Extensionor agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, job experience, and pay, please apply. This internship is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, environmental education, and related programs. We prioritize students enrolled in certification programs, two-year programs, and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree programs. This is a paid internship!
The announcement flyer can be found here. .For more information, including the application, visit https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships
Program Contacts
Shannon Dill, Extension Educator - AgFS
410-822-1244 | sdill@umd.edu
Andrea Franchini, Program Assistant -AgFS
301-226-7416 | andrea1@umd.edu
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, AFRI Competitive Grant Workforce Development, project MD-UME-09312.
Aquaponic On-Farm Demonstrations
1 intern, $15/hr. plus intern fringe rate of 7.6%
Location: Primarily Baltimore City Extension Office
Mentors: Neith Little, Dr. Jose-Luís Izursa
The intern will assist with a research and education project teaching farmers how to build and operate aquaponics farming systems. Aquaponics is the combination of raising fish in tanks and raising plants in water, in an integrated system. The intern would assist with building aquaponics demonstration systems on two farms in Maryland, with monitoring fish and plant growth, and with organizing educational trainings for farmers.
The intern would be based out of the Baltimore City Extension Office, at 6615 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD. Travel would be required to College Park, MD and to farms located elsewhere in Maryland including Boonsboro, Gaithersburg, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s County. The intern would learn how to raise fish and plants using aquaponic and hydroponic methods and how to plan educational events. The deadline to apply is March 29. Please submit your application to: https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships. Please contact Ms. Neith Little (nglittle@umd.edu) should you have any questions.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Science Communications and Outreach Internship (One Student)
This program focuses on agricultural and environmental communications. The intern will work with the Hughes Center to create social media, video and newsletter content. This internship is ideal for someone interested in entering the field of agricultural and environmental communications and outreach, public relations, or Extension.
More information about the internship and how to apply is available to download here or online at go.umd.edu/SciCommInternship.
Applications for the Science Communications and Outreach Internship are due Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Hughes Center Offering Two Internship Programs In Summer 2024
The Harry Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology seeks students for two internship programs over the summer of 2024: the Russ Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program and a Science Communications and Outreach Internship.
Russell Brinsfield Internship Program Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2024
Science Communications And Outreach Internship Summer 2024 Deadline to apply midnight on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Russ Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program (Multiple Students)
This is a collaborative internship program between the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology and the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative. Undergraduate students at the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and also law students enrolled at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law who are interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy are encouraged to apply.
The internship will introduce students to a number of complex natural resource issues, including but not limited to, Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, agricultural practices, and local food production. During the course of the internship, students will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural and environmental conservation and policy communities. They will be introduced to legislators and staff at state agencies as they work to resolve challenges. The internship is funded by organizations seeking to build leaders who are able to appreciate all sides of complex issues and develop solutions that consider the needs of industry, environment, economy and policymakers.
More information about the internship and how to apply is available to download here or online at go.umd.edu/BrinsfieldInternship.
Applications for the Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship Program are due Monday, April 15, 2024.
Last Chance! 2024 MDSG Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship
2024 MDSG Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship
Applications accepted through March 28, 2024
Time is running out to apply for Maryland Sea Grant's Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship!
Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) is pleased to announce the Maryland Sea Grant Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship. Students apply for a two-year Maryland Sea Grant fellowship that provides stipend, fringe benefits, a tuition remission allowance, and a travel allowance. To be eligible, graduate students must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at a Maryland or Washington, DC academic institution and engaged in research that is relevant to Maryland and the MDSG Strategic Plan 2024-2027. In addition to financial support, these opportunities will provide additional professional development opportunities in science communication, the science-to-management process, and/or other relevant skills.
Full official announcement and can be found here.
Award Information
The two year fellowships will provide a stipend ($34,000), fringe benefits, tuition remission, and a $2,000 travel allowance for the fellow. Fellows will be paid as graduate research assistants by Maryland Sea Grant, a University System of Maryland institution, following the same model and terms as our Maryland Sea Grant Research Fellowships program. Continued support after the first year will be contingent upon satisfactory performance by the Fellow and the availability of federal funds. The anticipated start date is the fall semester 2024.
Applications must be submitted online by March 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM to MDSG’s proposal system, eSeaGrant. The submission system closes promptly and MDSG will not accept late proposals, so allow ample time to submit your proposal before the deadline.
Contact Mike Allen (mallen@mdsg.umd.edu) or Ana Sosa (asosamor@mdsg.umd.edu) with any questions.
Animal Care Vacancy Announcement: Student Trainee (Veterinary) - National Zoo Internship
Summer internship at the National Zoo details below
Duties
- The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Performs varied assignments designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in activities conducted by Animal Care.
- Performs animal technician work with a highly technical Biologist or Curator whose duties consist of performing inspections to determine the physical and psychological well-being of animals covered by
- Observes and performs routine inspections on reptiles and exotic animals, including lions, tigers, and bears, elephants, and primates that are owned by or in the custody of the National Zoo.
The vacancy announcement for one (1) Student Trainee (Veterinary) - National Zoo Internship position (PX-12347768-24-AC-RE); opened today, March 22nd, 2024. The announcement will remain open through Thursday, March 28th, 2024. APPLY HERE
Friday, March 22, 2024
Maryland Water Monitoring Council: Job Openings
Natural Resources Technician I - Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MULTIPLE VACANCIES)
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division (MANTA) is currently accepting applications for multiple seasonal Natural Resources Technician I positions. The selected candidates may assist with the collection of water quality, biological, and habitat data in both tidal and non-tidal rivers of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland’s Coastal Bays and Deep Creek Lake.
Primary duties include collecting water quality samples, measuring stream and storm flow, surveying for freshwater mussels, compiling and entering monitoring data to assist with reporting. Sampling may be conducted from boats, bridges, piers and within streams. Duties may also include maintaining and calibrating water quality sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies, maintenance of aquaculture systems, conducting data verification and analysis, delivery of samples to the laboratory and other duties as assigned.
Three (3) vacancies in total; Each at a different location:
1 position - Full-Time - 1919 Lincoln Drive, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
1 position - Full-Time - 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
1 position - Part-Time - 73 Brant Road, Swanton, Garrett County
For more information or to apply, see the full job posting.
Natural Resource Specialist II (Biological/Geomorphic Lead) - Baltimore County Department of
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Under general supervision, this position performs professional management of watershed monitoring programs pertaining to NPDES MS4 and TMDL required monitoring through fieldwork, investigations, data analysis and report preparation. They may assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.
- Performs complex environmental and natural resources research pertaining to water quality, compiles detailed information, makes analysis, and prepares reports on environmental issues, areas, and problems.
- Completes preliminary studies of difficult environmental problems associated with water quality issues.
- Monitors and reports water quality issues of difficult complexity for compliance with County and Stat laws and regulations regarding the protection of natural resources, including watercourses, wetlands, water pollution, aquatic habitats, rare and endangered species, agriculture, forests, and wildlife habitats.
- Conducts field investigation surveys of watercourses, private and public infrastructure, wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitats.
- Investigates and recommends corrective or mitigating actions for degraded streams and wetlands.
For more information or to apply, see the full job posting on the Baltimore County website.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
AGNR Discovery & Innovation Night - Showcase YOUR WORK!
Join us on April 3, 2024 for the annual AGNR Discovery and
For more information on what participating as a presenter at the AGNR Discovery & Innovation Night will look like, check out this FAQ. Photos and a short video from 2023’s Discovery and
Need ideas on what to present on? Send me an email and I'll happily bounce ideas with you. Presenters also have full access to an ELMs course walking you through making a poster for the event. Don’t think you want to participate in the showcase this year? That’s completely fine! Consider attending to see what other students have done and connect with alumni and employers to learn about more opportunities.
Student Registration: https://go.umd.
Embodied Carbon Technical Expert
ICF is recruiting for a remote, part-time Embodied Carbon Technical Expert position that was just posted for a new project we started with a federal client.
ENST faculty Dr. Dave Tilley can make an introduction to Ian Stout who works at this company and is advertising this position.
Ian Stout | Energy and Sustainability Outreach Specialist
1.703.218.2686 direct | Ian.Stout@icf.com | i
ICF | 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
ENSP305 available online THIS SUMMER!
Dr. Spivy's ENSP305 course, Applied Spatial Analysis in Environmental Science and Policy, is available ONLINE this summer.
Prerequisite: GEOG373; or permission of Environmental Science and Policy Program.
Recommended: ENSP101 and ENSP102.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 60 credits; and permission of Environmental Science and Policy program.
Course Description:
Intended for students interested in pursuing career or graduate research opportunities that will include identifying/querying/processing environmental datasets, detailed spatial analysis of environmental data, and applications of predictive environmental modeling. Students will learn necessary skills to analyze and process environmental data through hands-on training in commonly used software and a series of topical case studies. Data analysis and data processing will be taught using publicly available real-world environmental data sets.
Meets July 8, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Lecture - Tu 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Discussion - Class time/details on ELMS
Embodied Carbon Technical Expert
ICF – is recruiting for a remote, part-time Embodied Carbon Technical Expert position that was just posted for a new project we started with a federal client. Please pass along to our Alumni. Let me know if you apply and I can introduce you to Ian. Dave
Soil Health Project Coordinator
An ENST alumna (Amanda Garzio-Hadzick) started a new position with Stroud Water Research Center back in September. She's working on a USDA climate smart grant to implement ag BMPs in order to sell the carbon and water quality credits generated. She shares this job posting with you in case there is an early/mid career soil judger/student that would be a good fit.
Stroud Water Research Center seeks a motivated individual with significant experience in managing and overseeing landowner relationships and communications for soil health practices implementation in a watershed restoration context. Experience with the outreach, coordination, organizing, and implementation of practices related to soil health, including no-till and cover crop systems implementation, as well as other agricultural best management practices is key.
https://stroudcenter.org/jobs/soil-health-project-coordinator/
Monday, March 11, 2024
Interesting spring break opportunity for undergrads
Monica VanKlompenberg is taking a group of Animal Science students on a Maryland Beef tour and she has room for 3 more students (a total of 12 students going on the trip). It is an all-expense paid 3-day excursion where students learn about the beef industry. While the trip is centered on an animal sciences perspective, I think the trip would still be an incredibly valuable experience for any of our students interested in the environmental considerations associated with the beef industry - waste and nutrient management, land use, sustainability, etc. Plus it's just a cool opportunity to see a diversity of Maryland farms from the Eastern Shore to Western Maryland at no expense whatsoever to the student.
Here is more information:
Want to tour different parts of the MD's beef industry and make connections that can lead to internships and careers? Join us for the Maryland Beef Industry and Career Tour - The trip will take place during Spring Break. We'll leave around 8 AM on Wednesday March 20 and return around 6 PM on March 22nd. Along the way, we'll visit various Beef Cattle Sites around Maryland and meet industry and extension personnel to learn about careers. A generous grant from the Jorgensen Family Foundation will cover food, lodging, and transportation for the trip. Please let us know about your interest in attending now. Spots are limited. https://forms.gle/8PyG4XtMhmzz9xEe8. Contact Dr. VK @ mvanklom@umd.edu with questions.
Undergrad RA position - Renewable Energy Literature review
New undergrad position is available act fast
Dr. Pavao-Zuckerman is looking for an undergraduate assistant to help with a literature review on agrivoltaics systems (PV solar located on productive agricultural lands) - we are focusing largely on policy and regulations, but there are some functional/technical questions we have as well. Read on below...
Literature review of agrivoltaic policies and cost-benefits. The undergraduate assistant will work with a post-doc and the PI in reviewing available literature on agrivoltaic systems to develop a background understanding of the political, economic, and environmental barriers and opportunities to adopting agrivoltaics in Maryland. This work will contribute to the development of focus groups conducted with local farmers and energy producers. The position would primarily be based in literature review and analysis, with the potential opportunity to help facilitate focus groups. Previous experience in literature review, strong writing skills, and interest in environmental policy and economics is desired. The student must show a demonstrated work ethic, ability to work independently, attention to detail, strong note-taking skills, and a willingness to learn.
The student will work 10-15 hours/week (students can schedule their own hours) - rate of pay is $15.00/hour - there is potential to extend this into the summer as well, the project initially supports policy and practice in Montgomery County, but we will extend the project to the state of MD with new funding from the Hughes Center in the summer.
Please send a short letter of interest and resume/CV to mpzucker@umd.edu
Agriculture Policy Program Manager
Hey terps the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has opened a new position for a Agriculture Policy Program Manager
Beginning salary: $75,000 in addtion to a 3/2 hybrid schedule where you will spend 3 days a week in the office and can work from home on 2 days.
Application Deadline Tuesday, April 9, 2024 or until filled.
For more details please click the following link
Thursday, March 7, 2024
EcoTech Design scholarship application now open
Two unique scholarships were created by and funded by agricultural engineers many years ago are available to help ENST Ecological Technology Design students:
- ASABE Washington, DC – Maryland Section Scholarship funded by donations of many agricultural engineers in the local area. It was started in 1975 and gave its first scholarship in 1981. The engineers felt it was their responsibility to assist worthy students with financial need to achieve their education. Environmental stewardship was one of their interests.
- Robert L. and Frances C. Green Scholarship created by family members. Dr. Green served as Chair of the Department of Agricultural Engineering here at the University of Maryland from 1965 to 1979 and as Acting Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station from 1972 to 1976. Dr. Green was very involved in soil and water conservation work.
An undergraduate student in their junior year (more than 30 credits left before graduating) in the ENST Ecological Technology Design major can apply for a scholarship grant to assist in academic expenses for their final (senior) year. Applicants must be permanent U.S. Citizens and enrolled full-time during Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Scholarship amounts may vary with a cap of $2,000. Half of the amount will be deposited into the student's UMD financial account in summer to cover fall tuition and the second half will be deposited later to cover spring tuition. Please click here to apply by the March 28, 2024 deadline. Send any questions to shannon3@umd.edu
APHIS Center for Animal Welfare Announces Bat Welfare Symposium
The USDA APHIS Animal Care Program’s Center for Animal Welfare is excited to invite all interested parties to a 2-day Bat Welfare Symposium on April 10-11, 2024. This virtual event will address proper care and welfare considerations for captive and wild bats. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics focusing on general improvements to bat health and welfare, managing bat populations, bat transportation, ensuring proper nutrition, welfare during rehabilitation, and anthropogenic issues affecting bat welfare. This symposium is aimed at zoological professionals, rehabilitators, veterinarians, biologists, students, and animal welfare scientists. There is no registration fee to register and we have applied for RACE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Please go here for more information and to register for the event. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at centerforanimalwelfare@usda.gov We hope so see you all there!
ENST Stream Restoration Seminar and Job Fair
ATTENTION TERPS!!!
Maryland Stream Restoration Association is hosting a big event this Saturday. A stream restoration case study presentation, panel discussion, and job fair! Plus free food!!!! See attachments for further details. It's this Saturday so RSVP here quickly!
Agenda
SEMINAR: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Listen to a diverse group of professionals from different educational backgrounds introduce you to the Stream Restoration Industry in the State of Maryland and discuss various career pathways that are available. The speakers will also talk about the skill sets and knowledge base that hiring managers are looking for in prospective employees.
JOB FAIR: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Meet and interact with potential employers looking to fill entry level and summer internship positions.
Why is this seminar being held?
With the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL, the stream and ecological restoration industry is hard at work planning, assessing, designing, constructing and monitoring projects to restore our streams and watersheds. With this increase in work, the need for smart, trained and technically-able college graduates has never been higher across the industry.
Job Announcement: Consulting Bat Biologist at WEST
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) has an exciting new opportunity for a remote Consulting Bat Biologist. To review this opportunity, please visit their careers site here.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Watershed Planner job
Maryland Forest Service is hiring a full-time contractual Watershed Planner position in Carroll County Maryland. The position includes subsidized health benefits and works across forest stewardship, fire, urban, health programs with a watershed perspective. It is posted through March 14th at recruitment # 24-002308-0004 at the link below.
Environmental Organizing Fellowship
Green Corps Organizer Program - The Field School for Environmental Organizing
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
Learn more and apply on our website!
The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Lauren Karpinski, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2019, brought together a coalition of 40 groups that helped win a landmark solar energy bill in Arkansas.
We’re accepting the top 20 candidates for our 2024-2025 program. Graduates will join our more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, apply today!
Not a graduating senior? Add your name to our list to receive updates about Green Corps including summer internships and jobs in the environmental and broader social change field!
Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2024 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate. Please contact Margaret Corcoran at margaret@greencorps.org with additional questions.
Green Corps is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit publicinterestnetwork.org to learn more. Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer. The target annual compensation for this position is $32,500 (but compensation may range between $32,500 and $39,000 depending on location). Green Corps' benefits package includes medical insurance for employees and dependents, needs-based student loan assistance, commuter benefit program, sick pay (60-72 hours/year depending on location), and 80 hours (2 weeks) of accrued vacation. We also offer short-term positions, an excellent training program, and opportunities for advancement.
Friday, March 1, 2024
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