Short-term experiential education programs abroad

Short-term experiential education programs abroad

GREEN Program

GREEN Program has a few exciting updates & developments to share. Their newest program and destination of the TGP portfolio is Fukushima, Japan!  This particular program is focused on the topic of Disaster Mitigation & Nuclear to Renewable Transitions, and they are incredibly excited to launch it this August! Along with enrollment for their short-term programs in Peru & Iceland, the GREEN Program is currently accepting applications!

 

To learn more about their brand new program in Japan, visit:  https://thegreenprogram.com/japan-interest-form

 

For other programs, visit: https://thegreenprogram.com/programs​

UMD Spring Study Abroad Fair

UMD Study Abroad Fair - Feb 8
Spring 2017

Fearless Terps get out of the classroom! Explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program. Find us on February 8 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom, Stamp!

AGNR Career Events

AGNR Career Events
Spring 2017

Check out the Full Calendar of career events. Some of the most relevant for ENSP students include:

· February 15, 16, 20 AGNR Career Fair Drop In Hours

· February 16 AGNR Internship and Job Search Strategies

· February 22 -24 Spring Career and Internship Fair

· March 15 Careers in the Food System: From Farm to Table

· April 6 Sustainability Meet Up

· April 13 Careers in Beer & Cannabis Production: Under the "Ag"Fluence

Seminars in Green Roofs and Urban Sustainability

Spring 2017 Seminars in Plant Science
Green Roofs and Urban Sustainability
 
PLSC425 seminars are open to all!  The seminars are held in 130 Plant Sciences on Tuesdays from 11:00 am-12:15 pm

Schedule:

1/31 Dr. Steven Cohan, Professor of Practice, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Dr. John Lea-Cox, Professor, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture        
“Sustainability Concepts”

 2/7 Jeff Gilbert, President, Azimuth Solar Training LLC
“Solar Energy, a Look at the Latest Technologies, Policies and Trends”

2/14 Rebecca Stack, Principal, Design Green LLC
“DC Stormwater Standards Retrofits, Regulations and Retention Credits…DC Case Studies”

2/21 Dr. John Lea-Cox, Professor, UMD PSLA
“Perception vs. Reality: Quantifying Urban Ecosystem Services”

 2/28 Greg Long, President Capitol Green Roofs
“Innovative Developments in Green Roof Designs”

3/7 Ed Snodgrass, President, Emory Knolls Farm
“China’s Developing Green Roof Industry”

3/14 Dr. Lea Johnson, Assistant Professor, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Dr. Katie Tully, Assistant Professor, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture         
“Urban Ecology, and Agroecology”

3/21 Spring Break

3/28 Jeff-Prost-Greene President, Up Top Acres
“Urban Rooftop Farming”

4/4 Dr. Peter May, Senior Environmental Scientist Biohabitats
"New Ecosystem Creation and Restoration, Beyond Water Quality to Multifunctionality”

4/11 Dylan Reilly, MLA Student  
“Mitigating Seal Level Rise, Solutions Big and Small”

4/18 Darren DeSteffano, Horticulturist, U.S. General Services Administration
“Infinite Variety: Application of Grimes Triangle on a Rooftop

4/25 Brad Garner, Operations Director, Furbish Company
“Living Walls”

5/2 Dr. Allen Davis, Professor, Environmental Engineering
“Bioretention Systems”

5/9 Scott Lupin, Director, Campus Office of Sustainability
"Campus Sustainability-Moving up to a National Leader

Rush Sigma Alpha

VACANCIES for 59 Fellowships Fish and Wildlife Service

Advanced Computing for Earth Sciences (ACES) summer school/paid internships

Advanced Computing for Earth Sciences (ACES) summer school/paid internships

Advanced Computing for Earth Sciences (ACES), sponsored by the University of Virginia Advanced Research Computing Services (ARCS) group, NASA, and U.Va.’s Department of Environmental Sciences, is an exciting opportunity for students interested in computational modeling for atmospheric, ocean, climate, geophysical, and other Earth sciences. Students enrolled in the ACES program acquire hands-on application computing experience as well as training in the essentials of software engineering and high-performance computing.

A total of 20 students will be selected to attend the summer school on grounds at the University of Virginia. They will then be placed in 8-week paid internship programs at various NASA research centers across the country. Some previous programming experience is helpful but is not required. Students with advanced computer science skills who are interested in applications for Earth sciences are also encouraged to apply. Those admitted to the summer school will be provided housing, two meals per day during the work week, and a generous stipend for all other meals. Travel expenses are covered for up to a maximum of $750 per student. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. We accept graduate students and undergraduates who will be completing their third or fourth years of study.

Important Dates for ACES 2017:

Application Deadline: March 1

Summer School: May31-June16

Internships: June 19-August 11

APPLY TODAY!

arcs.virginia.edu/aces

Maryland Sea Grant Summer REU

Are you looking for a summer research internship studying ocean, coastal or environmental science? I invite you to check out the Maryland Sea Grant Summer REU program. We bring upper-level undergraduate students to the Chesapeake Bay to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. We select undergrads in many disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science.

In particular, we encourage students from colleges and universities where access to marine science and to research opportunities is limited and who are from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math. We believe bringing together students from many disciplines, backgrounds and parts of the country makes for a more interesting and educational summer experience.

We are accepting applications through February 15. Please visit our website to find out more (www.mdsg.umd.edu/reu) or drop me a note at reu@mdsg.umd.edu. 

Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference

Are you looking for a professional development opportunity in sustainability?

Attend the 12th annual Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference being held Monday, March 27-Tuesday, March 28 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.

This year's conference includes keynote speaker Chef Barton Seaver, energy financing and multi-stakeholder collaboration pre-conference workshops, a food truck festival on Monday night, and a Student Summit on Sunday, March 26.

For the Student Summit, please share this information with any interested UMD students. The call for proposals is currently open and closes on Monday, January 30. This a great opportunity to network with fellow, like-minded students from other universities and learn more about different campuses' sustainability efforts and education. 

Conference registration is currently open and includes discounted rates for University System of Maryland employees and students. Early bird rates are available until Sunday, February 12.

For more information: https://smartandsustainable.umd.edu/

Resources to help you succeed

Here is a link to Time Management, Studying, Test Preparation, Math Prep, and other handouts:

http://www.counseling.umd.edu/las/resources/handouts/

As always, I recommend studying 2-3 hours outside of classes for every hour that you're in class. And attend as many free tutoring sessions as you can! Increasing your GPA opens up so many more doors to help you towards a successful career.

http://tutoring.umd.edu/ and check out GSS and OMSE and  for free tutoring and more!