Scholarship & Grant for Winter Online Global Classroom Courses

 Dear Terps,

The Global Learning Initiatives is offering the following two winter online courses for you to stay globally engaged this winter: 

-EDCP701(Section: GCW1): Theories and Methods of Intervention

-EDHI788B (Section: GCW1): Leadership in Multicultural Teams for Successful Project Management

Both courses are open to undergraduate students with permissions. 

If you are an undergraduate student enrolled in a major in the College of Education, please contact Christie De Leon, Academic Advisor, cdeleon2@umd.edu, to complete the form necessary to take a GRAD course as an UNDERGRAD. 

If you are an undergraduate and your major is NOT in the College of Education, you need to get permission from the course instructor and the department offering the course, then from your advising College to take a GRAD course as an UNDERGRAD.  

See more details on Registration Policies, section “Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses”, and “Graduate Credit for Undergraduates” for procedures to get permissions. 

Tuition and Fees

Winter 2026 Global Classrooms courses (GCW sections) are administered by Extended Studies.  Please see winter 2026 Tuition & Fees.  

EXST Grant

UMD degree-seeking undergraduate students who register for Winter Session Global Classrooms Courses with section codes starting GCW* are eligible to apply for Extended Studies winter grant. The grant is designed to provide need-based aid to students who otherwise could not afford to register for Winter Session courses. Awardees are determined solely by the Office of Student Financial Aid which will consider all students who have submitted a completed FAFSA, are registered for at least 3 credits (in the aforementioned section codes) during Winter Session and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Note: Funds are limited. Students must request the grant. For an immediate grant decision, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid in person at 0115 Mitchell Building. You can also contact the Office of Student Financial Aid via email at umdfinaid@umd.edu or call 301-314-8377. 

International Education Scholarship

Any UMD degree-seeking student, undergraduate or graduate, enrolled in course sections starting GCW* can apply for the need-based International Education Scholarship for an award up to $1,311 for Winter 2026.

For additional questions, please email info-gli@umd.edu

SPRING 2026 COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: MEES 484/684

MEES484/684

In Spring 2026, Dr. Feng Chen (chenf@umces.edu) and Dr. Jacob Cram (jcram@umces.edu) will be teaching the MEES 684/484 course – Marine Microbial Ecology. This is a 3-credit course taught every other year and open to undergraduate students (MEES484). Graduate students should register for MEES684. This course presents a survey of marine microbial ecology, proceeding from seminal discoveries and the development of widely used molecular tools to current advances. The course will cover a suite of microorganisms, with particular emphasis on bacteria (including cyanobacteria), archaea, micro-eukaryotes, and viruses. Students will become familiar with their population dynamics, genetic diversity, ecological interactions, microscale processes, and biogeochemical cycling in marine environments.

 

Classes will be taught over Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time. Typically, instructors or guest lecturers will give a lecture on Tuesday, and student presentations of the literature, followed by student-led discussions on Thursday.

 

If you are interested in this class and want to know more about it, feel free to contact any of the course instructors.  The first class will be on Tuesday, January 27. 

 

Feng Chen, Professor

IMET-UMCES

chenf@umces.edu

410-234-8866

Open-topic Post-doc Fellowship

Good morning,

 

If you or anyone you know are interested in an open-topic, post-doctoral research fellowship with an NGO, please check out and share this advertisement Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (open topic) | Natural Resources Job Board

 

The position is based at our preserve in New Fairfield, Connecticut, with free on-site housing included. Bat biologists are welcome and encouraged to apply. I will be at the NEBWG meeting next month, so anyone interested in the position who will also be there can feel free to track me down.

 

Many thanks,

Chad Seewagen

 

Scholarships, Jobs, and Internships

Scholarships & Fellowships: Ladies in Landscape (LIL) Scholarship 3-4 month Arborist Fellow position at Yosemite National Park Mar-Del Watermelon Opportunities National Scholarship Search Engine at UMD PSPA Winter Memorial Scholarship Mar-Del Watermelon Queen Association Scholarship Farm Credit Scholarship

Jobs & Internship Postings: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Build Up Landscape Preservation Associate – AmeriCorps Longwood Gardens Internships - 1/15 Ruppert Landscape Internship Positions Casey Trees GIS Internship Farm Alliance Farm Manager - 12/1 Missouri Department of Conservation Pollinator Ecology and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Program - 12/3

Farm Credit Foundation Scholarhips

 For Immediate Release  

September 22, 2025 

Contact: Becca Stoops 

888.339.3334 

news@horizonfc.com 

Applications Now Open for Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement's 2026 Scholarship  Program 

Foundation to award more than $350,000 to support the next generation of agricultural leaders 

Mechanicsburg, PA — The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announced the launch  of its 2026 scholarship program, designed to invest in the next generation of agricultural professionals.  This year, the Foundation is awarding at least $350,000 in scholarships to outstanding students who  demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and dedication to pursuing a career in  agriculture. Each scholarship will be valued up to $10,000. 

“Supporting young people who are passionate about agriculture is at the heart of our mission,” said  Sharon McClellan, Chair of the Farm Credit Foundation for Advancement’s Board of Directors. “These  scholarships empower students to become leaders and innovators throughout the agriculture industry.” 

Applications are open to high school seniors and those currently enrolled in two- or four-year higher  education programs or technical schools. To be eligible, applicants must reside within Horizon Farm  Credit’s 100-county territory or in Washington, D.C. and have a clear commitment to pursuing a career  in agriculture. 

Applications are being accepted online now through January 2, 2026, and scholarships will be awarded  in April 2026. For more information and to apply, please visit FCFoundationforAg.org or email  info@FCFoundationforAg.org. 

About the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement  

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is a non-profit foundation formed in 2015 to  help advance the future of agriculture. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.75  million in scholarships to over 200 students. The Foundation’s scholarship program is open to all eligible  students located in Horizon Farm Credit’s 100 county territory in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania,  Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C. Learn more at FCFoundationforAg.org. 

About Horizon Farm Credit  

Horizon Farm Credit is a member-owned agricultural lending cooperative, providing consistent and  reliable financing and related services to full- and part-time farmers, agricultural-related businesses, and  rural landowners. The Association serves 100 counties across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and parts of 

Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Association has more than 22,900 members and over $7.3  billion in loans outstanding. Learn more at horizonfc.com.

Stormwater Infrastructure Resource and Justice Lab info session - Dec. 12

The SIRJ lab (Stormwater Infrastructure Resource and Justice Lab) is hosting a workshop / information session about their lab on Friday, December 12th.

Here are more details and a flyer for the event: 

 Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
 Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM  
 In-person: Preinkert Hall, Room 1224 (SIRJ Lab Room, University of Maryland)
 Speakers: SIRJ Lab Research Team

 Students will earn a certificate, and have the opportunity to collaborate further by participating in hands-on experiences in IoT and stormwater infrastructure research. 

 Food and drinks will be offered! 

As part of this workshop, you will learn about the applications of IoT on campus stormwater management, take part in hands-on activities related to environmental monitoring and IoT sensor systems, and you will be asked to complete short pre- and post-event surveys about your knowledge, perceptions, and learning outcomes.

Students with no field work experience are welcome. The workshop will have outdoor fieldwork activities, students are encouraged to come with weather-appropriate clothing. 

Spring 2026 Course

Find attached the Agricultural Science and Technology (AGST) undergraduate course Dr. Melissa Welsh will be teaching spring 2026 in person. See flyer for more details.

AGST 442  Examining Leadership in Youth and Volunteers

Explore fundamental leadership theories and practice related skills utilized in helping youth and adults build community relationships in a variety of teaching environments. Fundamentals of youth development will be the basis for examining how to foster positive learning environments for dynamic learning. The identification of empowerment processes will be explored through case-study discussions. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or to set up a meeting to determine if this course might fit your goals and interests!

Thank you!

Apps Open for Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities in Hawaiʻi

 Aloha nui kākou,

We’re excited to share that applications for the Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) Summer 2026 Program are now open! Applications will close on January 16th, 2026. We kindly ask that you share this opportunity with students who are interested in hands-on, place-based learning experiences that connect science, culture, and community.

PIPES provides paid summer internships for undergraduate students across multiple fields of study. The 10-week program runs from May 25 - July 31, 2026, and is hosted on Hawaiʻi Island. It combines mentored learning, cohort activities, and community engagement. Throughout the summer, interns also build lasting connections across Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and beyond. At its core, PIPES strives to grow and invest in the next generation of aloha ʻāina leaders through transformative, place-based learning, mentorship, and community partnerships.

We’re also thrilled to share that PIPES has been confirmed as a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) site for Summer 2026. This partnership will allow us to expand our reach and provide even more opportunities for undergraduates to engage in conservation and ʻāina-based research across the Pacific. More information about the REU award can be found here.

You’ll find our program flier attached. If you or your students have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

Help Advertising ENME 489Y Japan study abroad course summer 2026

FYI - Japan Study Abroad Program (ENME 489Y) Summer 2026

ENST Students,

Occasionally throughout the semester we will post FYI announcements with information of general interest to engineering students, though not directly related to the course. Feel free to read or ignore these messages based on their content.

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ENME 489Y: JAPAN:  ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

CLIMATE CHANGE, BULLET TRAINS & HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLES

Summer 2026 Study Abroad Course:  May 25TH – June 10TH

Are you interested in Sustainability?  Do you like to travel?  If so, you should consider signing up for ENME 489Y: JAPAN – Advanced Transportation Systems – Climate Change, Bullet Trains and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles.

This exciting course, housed in the department of Mechanical Engineering, offers students a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore the beautiful country of Japan which is well-renowned for its unique and historical culture, its delicious food and its incredible world leading transportation systems.

In this course students will learn about the most cutting-edge advanced transportation systems and technologies, as well as their potential to combat climate change, with a particular focus on bullet trains and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.  Some program highlights are below:

• Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by visiting historical temples, museums, interacting with local guides, as well as sampling / making some of Japan's most famous foods like sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki and many more
• Explore the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, as well as the historical capital city of Kyoto, to learn about the history, culture and technology of Japan through a variety of activities / field trips
• Learn about Japan's advanced transportation infrastructure  through engaging academic lectures on sustainability / advanced transportation technologies, visits to technology museums, automotive manufacturing facilities, and many other activities
• Experience some of Japan's most breathtaking architectural / natural wonders and cultural experiences:  Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, Mount Fuji, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and many more

The course can satisfy a number of academic requirements and can double count toward the UMD Sustainability Minor as a Science and Technology course.  Please see the course flyer for more specific academic details and reach out to your advisor should you have any questions. 

 

To learn more about these programs please see the attached flyers, visit the course website for the Japan program or email Professor Michael Galczynski at mgalczyn@umd.edu

Applications are due by February 17th 2026, so apply today!

http://go.umd.edu/enme-japan

Outreach: Tech Elective on Sustainability & Infrastructure – Education Abroad Summer Break 2026

 Hello Terp students!,

Hope you have a great semester.

Following the high demand for these exciting and successful study abroad programs on Sustainability & Infrastructure (past programs fully enrolled for 2025 and Spring 2026), and for satisfying one of your Upper Tech Electives, here is one additional opportunity to participate in mid-May/early summer, (i.e., after finals and before any summer internships kick-in).

Don't miss this unique opportunity to earn 3 credits while traveling and studying abroad and the possibility to apply for scholarships early covering a good part of the program fee  (see details below).

You can find details and the syllabus for the program in the attached flyers and at the following web program link:

- GREECE - Summer  2026 study abroad multidisciplinary program on Sustainability & Infrastructure.

https://myea.umd.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11532

SCAN ME: EA Program website