Sustainable Urban Water Transdisciplinary Research Program for Undergraduates

Sustainable Urban Water Transdisciplinary Research Program for Undergraduates

Engaging Undergraduates in Transitioning Toward Sustainable Urban Water Systems

Students will join the Urban Water Innovation Network community for 9 weeks in summer 2017 to: 

·   Complete an independent, guided research project, working closely with mentor scientists, other students and the broader UWIN team

·   Attend a 3 day kick-off and a 3 day wrap-up meetings at Colorado State University

·   Participate in skill building workshops and seminars

·   Attend a Virtual Forum on Opportunities in Urban Water Research and Management

·   Give a poster presentation in a final Urban Water Sustainability Research Symposium

 The program fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To complement their mentored research, students interact in person and/or virtually, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and seminars in research and urban water sustainability.

Projects for 2017:

·   Variation in Vegetation’s Influence on Urban Climate (University of California Riverside, Oregon State University, University of Arizona, UMBC)

·   Evaluating Options for Management of Urban Flood Hazards (UMBC, University of Arizona, University of Georgia)

·   Microclimates and Human Activity Patterns Near Urban Surface Water: A Case Study of Tempe Town Lake, Arizona (Arizona State University)

·   Water Resouces and Heat Emergencies (Arizona State University)

·   Natural Solutions for Urban Watershed Sustainability (Brooklyn College CUNY)

·   Visualizing Urban Water Sustainability Indicators within a Video Game for Collecting Water Management Ideas from Gamers (Colorado State University)

·   Non-Darcian Flow Regimes in the Biscayne Aquifer of Southeast Florida (Florida International University)

·   Water Affordability Case Studies (Michigan State University)

·   Transitions to Socially Equitable and Environmentally Just Sustainable Urban Water Systems (Northeastern University)

·   Characterizing the Urban Energy Water Nexus through Modeling and Data Analysis (Princeton University)

·   System-of-Systems Analysis of Water Infrastructure Resilience under Climate Change Impacts (Texas A&M University)

Dates: May 31 to August 2, 2017 (9 weeks)

Eligibility:  Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.

Support: $4,500 stipend, room and board on-campus or in nearby housing, travel allowance up to $900.

The program starts and ends at Colorado State University in Fort Collins CO.

To apply: See our website at: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/ Online application only.

Applications must be submitted by February 10, 2017.

For more information, contact:                

Aude Lochet

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545

(845) 677-7600 x 326
Fax: (845) 677-5976
E-mail: locheta@caryinstitute.org

REU at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

  

Translational Ecology:  Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York

Ten undergraduate students will join the Cary Institute research community in 2017 to:

·         Be a part of an exciting research community, working closely with leading ecologists

·         Design and complete a research project using state-of-the-art facilities

·         Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students and scientists

·         Learn how to translate ecology for policy, management and the public

·         Publish results in our online Cary Institute Undergraduate Research Report

·         Explore how ecological research impacts society

The program emphasizes the community nature of the scientific enterprise, fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To complement their mentored research, students have many chances to interact, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips around the theme of translational ecology.

Dates: May 22 to August 11, 2017 (12 weeks)

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.

Stipend: $6,300 stipend, plus a $900 food allowance and free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge.

Other support:  Assistance is available for travel to and from the program as well. 

Projects for 2017:

·   Eavesdropping behavior and social information use in songbirds

·   The scavenger community in a temperate northeastern forest

·   Nutrient retention in forest soils

·   Long-term consequences of high deer abundance on forest community structure and nutrient dynamics

·   Ecosystem regulation of mosquitoes and disease risk

·   Trans-boundary ecosystem effects of larval abiotic conditions on adult mosquito population dynamics

·   Hudson River habitats in a changing world

·   Lakes in a changing global environment

·   Ecological change in the Sky Lakes on the Shawangunk Ridge

·   Using a whole-lake experiment to understand how environmental change alters lake food productivity

·   Children's learning and engagement in ecology

To apply: See our website at: http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program 

Online application only

Applications must be submitted by February 3, 2017.

For more information, contact:                 

Dr. Aude Lochet

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies 
PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545

(845) 677-7600 x326 
Fax: (845) 677-5976 E-mail: caryreu@caryinstitute.org

Western Maryland UMD Extension Agent

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title:  Agent

Functional Title:  Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Position Number: 103573

Category Status: Faculty, Non-Tenured, On Tenure-Track  

Unit: AGNR-UME-Western Maryland Cluster (Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties)

Home Office Location: Washington County Extension Office, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Extension Educator is responsible for organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for youth, families and communities working through volunteers and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, leading to the development of life skills for Western Maryland youth.  The educator is also responsible for developing an active, ongoing recruitment campaign to involve new volunteers and youth. As a tenure track faculty member, the Educator will be responsible for providing leadership to develop focused youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues in the Western Maryland Cluster.  The faculty member will be on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with University policy and UME tenure guidelines within a timeframe defined.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate a 4-H youth development program in Washington County in cooperation with colleagues in Western Maryland Cluster.  Facilitate the development of leadership, social and life skills, using research-based methods and materials, to achieve an increase in knowledge, skills and desirable behaviors and outcomes that align with the UME Strategic Plan and 4-H Program Priorities.
• Coordinate and deliver experiential learning programs for a wide range of disciplines in areas aligning with the 4-H mission mandates of science, health and citizenship.
• Educate youth and adult volunteers on subject matter concepts.  
• Manage and expand the county’s 4-H club and Out of School Time programs and capacity.  Conduct needs assessments, outreach and marketing to reach diverse audiences as well as promote inclusivity of all youth.  
• Provide leadership, coordination and support for the UME adult volunteer management system, including recruitment, screening and background check requirements, training, management and recognition of youth and adult volunteers.
• Cultivate good working relationships with community collaborators and partners to benefit youth.  Promote positive public relations with stakeholders and the community.
• Increase resources through grants, local funding sources, collaborative and other funding proposals to support and expand 4-H youth development programs.
• Supervise full and part time staff dedicated to supporting the 4-H Youth Development Program.
• Coordinate programmatic direction in concert with non-tenured faculty position(s) and staff.
• Perform teaching, scholarship and service requirements of a faculty member of the University of Maryland.  This is a tenure track position requiring documented accomplishments in the areas of research, teaching, and service.  

Qualifications:

Required–

• Master’s degree.  

• Experience working with youth groups and volunteers.
• Demonstrated teaching and leadership ability.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends, and to travel within assigned county, administrative cluster, and state.
• Personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

Preferred–

• Ph.D.
• Preferred educational emphasis is in youth or child development, social science, education, life science or related field or a similar degree emphasis in undergraduate work.
• Experience in volunteer development, youth development, program management, and grant writing and management.
• Knowledge of the educational program development process and utilization of logic models to work toward meaningful outcomes while addressing youth focused issues.
• Experience with the 4-H youth development program.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative partnerships and inclusive engagement with vulnerable youth populations.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with experience: Master’s Base: $49,575 – Ph.D. Base: $59,650. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

Applications:

All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu.  A complete application packet includes a letter of application, a current (signed) resume or Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position), and three (3) professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Closing Date:

For best consideration, complete application by February 10, 2017.  Position will remain open until suitable candidate has been identified.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Agriculture Experiment Station Manager

GIS Intern - Greenbelt, MD

GIS Intern (150781)  To see full position, please log into Careers4Terps

City of Greenbelt Public Works Department - Greenbelt, Maryland

The GIS Intern will work for the City of Greenbelt Department of Public Works to organize, create, manipulate, edit and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis and presentation purposes.

DUTIES:
• Create maps and graphs using Esri ArcGIS 10.4 software using the principles of cartography;
• Compare and review field and office mapping data to resolve errors and omissions;
• Enter new map data and digitize historical records and other digital media;
• Develop GIS tools to aid the department in meeting its goals;
• Assist the Environmental Coordinator in developing GIS training for staff.

The GIS Intern will report to the Environmental Coordinator. This is an unpaid 3-month, part-time (5-10 hours/week) position with possibility for extension. The GIS Intern is expected to complete 60-120 hours of service during the term.

Urban Conservation and Education Internship

The Urban Conservation and Education Internship is a work-study program in partnership with the National Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Living Classrooms Foundation and the Maryland Port Administration. This internship not only promotes career development and connects those interested to career opportunities within the conservation sector, but it also helps foster a sense of environmental stewardship. Interns will learn about the importance of conservation throughout the Chesapeake Bay region by working with staff from the National Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Living Classrooms Foundation and the Maryland Port Administration. Over the course of the program, interns will participate in habitat restoration projects, assist in the monitoring of wildlife populations and engage diverse audiences in hands-on environmental education programs. Students selected for the internship will receive a stipend. This eight-week internship will take place from June 5 to July 28, 2017. For more information, please contact the conservation department at 410-576-1508 or uceinternship@gmail.com. Additional information can also be found at masonvillecove.org/pages/community_programs/jobs.

Post-Graduate Studies Fellowship Recruitment

2017 REU Program at the University of Virginia's Blandy Experimental Farm

Brookside Gardens Intenship

Brookside Gardens College Internship Program.

Dates: Mid-May – Mid-August (12 Weeks)

Description: Brookside Gardens is seeking four paid interns with an interest in horticulture and environmental studies. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals to work closely with professionals in a public garden setting, learning first-hand about the varied facets of operating a public garden with extraordinary plant collections and displays, a diverse customer base, and engaging learning opportunities. This new Internship program will start in May 2017. Interns will work 40 hour per week which may include some evenings and weekends. This program is designed to cultivate a career interest in public horticulture and environmental science by providing students with hands-on work and educational experiences meant to complement undergraduate or graduate studies in horticulture or related fields. Duties: Interns will rotate through several sections throughout the gardens, and will work on projects crucial to Brookside’s operations in each department. Interns should expect to assist with:

Event Management and Planning

Children and Adult Education Programs

Garden Maintenance

Plant Propagation  

Volunteer Management

There will be weekly training sessions on topics relevant to the gardens’ operations. At the conclusion of the program, interns will make a presentation reflecting their experiences throughout the Summer to Montgomery Parks staff.

Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate program related to Plant Sciences, Horticulture, and Environmental Sciences.

How to Apply: Go to http://www.mncppc.org/About_M-NCPPC/Employment.html and use the “click here to apply online” link. We are only accepting online applications. Application closes February 28th. If you have any questions, contact Jason Guy at Jason.guy@montgomeryparks.org or (301) 962-1432.

Compensation: Interns will be paid an hourly wage of $12.28/hour.

College Credit: The internship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in plant sciences, environmental education, landscape design, and maintenance. Brookside Gardens will cooperate with universities and colleges that offer credit for internship programs; however, it is the responsibility of the intern to make all arrangements for receiving academic credit with their institution.

About Brookside: With its colorful plantings, shimmering ponds, and breathtaking landscapes, Brookside Gardens is often described as the jewel of Montgomery Parks.  The Gardens were founded in 1969 and named for the winding brooks and streams that surround this extraordinary public display garden.  The 50-acre property features intricately designed gardens with exquisite combinations of color, texture, scent, and scale that merge together to delight the senses – all easily viewed from tranquil walking trails, comfortable benches, and shady gazebos. Brookside Gardens’ two conservatories house an intriguing tropical plant collection and seasonal plant displays, in addition to festive holiday shows. A team of fourteen horticulturists, seasonal gardening staff, and more than 650 volunteers care for the 20,000-plus plants and the ever-changing gardens from design conception to crop production and ongoing maintenance. Brookside Gardens hosts annual ticketed events, such as the captivating Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit and the amazing Garden of Lights display.  Throughout the year, the Gardens provide engaging learning opportunities for all ages, including classes, lectures, and symposiums. The restorative nature of the Gardens, with its reflective quiet spaces and beautiful scenery, offers respite from the daily hustle and bustle.   Come for a visit that will educate, inspire, and excite your imagination! If you have any questions about Brookside Gardens, call (301) 962-1400.

Tap Water Watch Postion

Tap Water Watch tapwaterwatch.com is looking for help collecting water samples and distributing these samples to the laboratory for analysis. Work includes preparing sample bottles, labeling sample bottles, filling sample bottles and completing chains of custody. Samplers will need to ensure that samples are valid and representative based upon federal and state guidelines. Training and work will be performed under the supervision of a water quality supervisor. Compensation will be based on the number of samples collected per job. How to Apply: Send a current resume and cover letter to Scott Nelson, Tap Water Watch, scott@tapwaterwatch.com.