Thursday, June 11, 2026

NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy Fall 2026 Paid Research Opportunities

Good morning,

NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy is offering 10-week, paid research opportunities this fall that are open to current students and recent graduates, as well as transitioning/early career professionals. The Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders through an immersive, experiential model applying NASA Earth observations to real-world challenges.

For the fall 2026 term, EarthRISE Developers Academy will provide in-person opportunities at Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, CA), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), and Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL). Additionally, a limited number of projects are available for virtual participation. Through collaborative projects, professional development, and state, local, tribal, territorial, and private partnerships, the Academy equips participants with the skills to accelerate innovation and bridge Earth science with the future of space exploration.

The Developers Academy is an interdisciplinary activity, where we accept participants with experience in a variety of fields, as well as from different phases of their career. Applicants with demonstrated skills in Earth and/or environmental sciences, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or computer science are encouraged to apply. Participants will work together on teams, guided by NASA science advisors and in partnership with decision-makers, to expand their skills to use NASA science data to address environmental concerns related to disaster management, agriculture, ecological conservation, and water resources.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. EarthRISE Developers Academy offers hourly, paid positions with rates that are determined by education level and working location. During the term, selected participants should be able to commit to 25 – 29 hours per week, Monday – Thursday during normal business hours.

Please see details about this opportunity including eligibility, tentative project themes, and application instructions at https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/earthrise-developers-academy/. The application window is open now through June 26th, 2026 for the 10-week, fall 2026 project term taking place from September 14th – November 20th, 2026. US citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status is required to apply.

Hollings Scholarship for Environmental Studies - Sophomores!

Attention rising SOPHOMORES (and future 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 nine years, 40 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships!

Maryland led the nation in 2026 with 8 Hollings Scholars!

Click here to learn about Maryland's 2026 Hollings Scholars!

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.

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu

In Person Meeting Address: 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Zoom Address: https://umd.zoom.us/my/duvinage
University of Maryland
Phone: (301) 314-9458

Summer Internship @ NASA Goddard: STELLA Project

STELLA Internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment

About the Project

The STELLA (Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment) project uses spectrometers that can be built with low-cost components and 3D printed housings to introduce NASA Earth observation technologies and provide authentic hands-on learning experiences for remote sensing education. STELLA instruments help engage students in the quantitative aspects of satellite data, provide insight into the scientific process, and encourage analytical thinking.

Internship Overview

The role is a hybrid of engineering, prototyping, and testing. Students will start by building instruments and getting up to speed on the STELLA project. From there, tasks may include prototyping and testing new small sensor instruments, debugging, calibration, characterization, programming, 3D printing/CAD design, and taking measurements. There may also be opportunities for co-authoring papers, public communication, and eventual field visits to agricultural field sites.

Bonus Opportunities

Depending on your performance and project needs, there may also be opportunities to:

Co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers
Participate in public science communication
Join field visits to active agricultural research sites

Academic Level: Undergraduate or graduate students

Location & Schedule

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center: Greenbelt, MD
On-site requirement: Minimum 3 days per week

Note for applicants: You will need to be able to obtain a NASA facility badge/visitor access. Non-U.S. citizens should be aware that additional documentation or lead time may be required for site access approval.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Hughes Center Seeks Executive Director

The Hughes Center is Seeking a New Executive Director

Job Posting Closes June 11

The Center’s leader plays a critical role in advancing the Center’s mission to promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture, forestry and oyster aquaculture through research, outreach and collaboration.

The new executive director will join the Center at an exciting time. Building on our 25-year legacy of successful research, outreach and collaborative efforts, the Center is well-positioned to increase the impact of our efforts. We seek a visionary leader who has a unique ability to expand our growth, collaborative partnerships and visibility.

We ask that you help us with this search by sharing the opportunity with your networks and individuals who may be a good match.

The full job description and application details are available here.

If you have any questions, please contact us at hughescenter@umd.edu or at 410-822-6202.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

MDE Job Posting Natural Resources Planner I

Job description

The Natural Resources Planner I is an entry-level position within the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division of the Water and Science Administration’s Wastewater Pollution Prevention & Reclamation Program. Working as part of a collaborative team of planners, the incumbent protects State water resources by managing the lifecycle of individual and general discharge permit applications. This role utilizes a foundational scientific background to review applications and prepare technical fact sheets, public notices, and written responses to public comments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages a customer service background to actively participate in stakeholder meetings, discuss projects with the public, and assist in preparing tentative determinations and judicial review records. Finally, the position supports divisional tracking, targeting, and reporting activities to manage the universe of active applications and identify unpermitted facilities requiring regulatory coverage.

For more information about this position including salary and how to apply click here!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Summer Field Courses in the Colorado Rockies🌍 - STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!🌞

Greetings from Ecosystem Field Studies (EcoFS)!

EcoFS is still accepting applications for our transformative academic field courses in the Colorado Rockies this summer. EcoFS respectfully asks your assistance to distribute this announcement to your undergrads.

EcoFS courses are the perfect balance of traditional academic rigor
and hands-on experiential learning. Help make this experience possible for your students!

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies

June 19 - July 9 or July 17 - August 6

EcoFS courses are a proven complement to students' classroom knowledge and an excellent opportunity to practice scientific field research skills. These hands-on field courses are accredited for 3 undergraduate semester credits by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program (ENST 391). EcoFS is an official academic partner to the University of Montana and has offered high quality and safe field courses for since 2007.

Undergrads of any year in an ecosystem related department/major such as yours are welcome to apply. Applications are FREE and there is no set deadline to apply.

I am kindly asking for your help!
Can you please help by distributing the message to your undergrads by one or more of the following ways:
1. Forward this email directly to your undergrads
2. Copy/paste below text message into an email
3. Print & post the below flyer links or email the flyer

4. Distribute to advisors/professors in your department

5. Make an announcement to a class

Your assistance is essential in getting the word out to potential students. Thank you for your support in making this rewarding field opportunity available to your undergrads.

Feel free to review all course info at the EcoFS website:

EcoFS Website

You can view & download course syllabi at the links below:

Colorado EcoFS Syllabus

Please email me or call 303 859-0173 with any comments or questions about EcoFS courses.

Steve Johnson
Professor & Course Director

COPY/PASTE TEXT MESSAGE BELOW:

SUMMER 3-CREDIT FIELD COURSES IN COLORADO!

with Ecosystem Field Studies www.ecofs.org

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY, JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook education while immersed in a spectacular & transformative environmental academic setting!

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *
June 19 - July 7 or July 17- August 6, 2026

Earn 3 undergraduate college transfer credits in these exciting 3-week, hands-on field study courses.
Learn practical, career-based scientific research skills & methods through active investigations and expert staff.
Engage & connect with a dynamic & diverse group of student peers from throughout the US and beyond.

Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits.

Applications are FREE and there is no set deadline to apply.

Direct questions to Professor Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director at steve@ecofs.org

Visit www.ecofs.org for all info

MOUNTAIN LAKE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Council (MLVMC), is an organization dedicated to advancing sustainable vegetation management practices. Their mission focuses on education, collaboration, and the promotion of innovative solutions to enhance the health of our natural landscapes.

As part of their commitment to fostering the next generation of environmental stewards, they are excited to announce their annual scholarship opportunity for students pursuing studies in environmental science, forestry, or related fields is open and accepting applicants. This scholarship is designed to support academic excellence and encourage students to engage in practical solutions for vegetation management. Under the Program, two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students attending a college or university in the Mid-Atlantic region majoring in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Studies or related field. The Mid-Atlantic region consists of the following states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee.

Detailed information about the scholarship, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, can be found on their website at Scholarships - Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Council.

Chesapeake Research Consortium job posting | habitat fisheries and wildlife

Chesapeake Bay Program’s Thriving Habitat, Fisheries, and Wildlife Goal Team Staffer - Chesapeake Research Consortium https://chesapeake.org/chesapeake-bay-programs-habitat-fisheries-wildlife-goal-team-staffer/. Below is a snippet of the position

Application Due Date: June 7, 2026

The Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) is seeking an individual for a three-year Environmental Management Staffer position within its Environmental Management Career Development Program. All CRC Staffers in the Environmental Management Career Development Program support the work of the Chesapeake Bay Program. The Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) brings together leaders from state, federal and local government, as well as academia and the watershed’s many communities, to collaborate on creating the best strategies and tools for cleaning up the Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it and engaging with communities to restore habitat health for living resources and promote stewardship for an environmentally and economically sustainable Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Program is fueled by science and driven by partnership.

The Environmental Management Staffer in this position will support the CBP’s Thriving Habitat, Fisheries, and Wildlife Goal Team which works to protect, restore, and sustain fisheries and wildlife, as well as the network of land and water habitats they depend on, to promote a balanced and resilient ecosystem and support local economies and recreational opportunities. Maintaining sustainable fisheries and restoring habitat for native and migratory species, while adapting to the challenges of changing environmental conditions, will support a strong economy, recreation and a resilient ecosystem. The goal team’s work focuses on the following outcomes described in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement: blue crabs, brook trout, fish habitat, fish passage, oysters, stream health, submerged aquatic vegetation, and wetlands. The goal team convenes natural resource managers from federal, state, and local jurisdictions; scientists; practitioners from non-governmental organizations, and engaged stakeholders to identify and implement activities, leverage resources to facilitate projects, develop recommendations to advance goal attainment, and track progress. There are three Staffers that support the work of the Thriving Habitat, Fisheries and Wildlife Goal Team and its outcome related workgroups. This Staffer position will support a subset of the outcomes listed previously which may include brook trout, fish passage, stream health, submerged aquatic vegetation, and wetlands.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Position Announcement JR104094

Senior/Principal Faculty Specialist OR Associate Professor/Professor OR Senior/Principal Agent AND Hughes Center Director

Position Description:

The Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Center’s next Director. Building on the Center’s twenty-five-year legacy of providing leadership to address the complex issues facing Maryland’s agriculture and forestry communities through research, outreach, and collaborative partnerships, the new Director has a unique opportunity to expand the Center’s growth, visibility, and impact.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Associate Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the Hughes Center Board, the Director is the outward face of the Hughes Center and the leader of the Center’s team serving as the primary contact with the Board, external stakeholders, leadership at the University of Maryland, and the Center’s team. The Director will maintain existing relationships while seeking new partnerships and opportunities to broaden the Center’s reach and impact.

The next Director of the Hughes Center joins the Center at an exciting time. The successful candidate for this position will possess the leadership skills to build on the Center’s past while leading boldly. We seek a director who is an organized and detail-oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to set and manage multiple priorities while simultaneously working independently and leading a team.

For more information about this position and how to apply click here!