New GenEd class in ENST

 

ENST220 examines the dynamic relationship between soils and climate, highlighting how soil systems influence carbon cycling and how they may offer nature-based solutions to climate change.

The course fulfills both DSNS and SCIS general education requirements, making it an excellent option for students looking to meet core requirements while engaging with timely, real-world issues. ENST220 is ideal for first- and second-year students seeking an engaging introduction to environmental science ... no prior background required.

AEES Rain Garden Planting

Hi everyone! Saturday April 11th from 3-6 pm, the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) will be planting for our rain garden restoration project on campus. The rain garden is located behind the public health building on campus, near the bridge to the Xfinity Center. Here is a link to an RSVP form, we hope to see you there!  Feel free to contact umd.aees@gmail.com with any questions :) 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciHWOxLN89txwnjNdsAqlOCejSouEqpUYJoowuQvjjLWwWVg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115336791521021977193

Fairfax County Environmental Technologist I

 

Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Would you like to be part of the team that provides environmental laboratory support to wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste for the largest county in Virginia protecting, restoring, and enhancing the environment?

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an Environmental Technologist I in the Environmental Monitoring Laboratory to perform environmental analyses involved in water quality programs mandated by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and Virginia Department of Consolidated Laboratory Services.

Wastewater Planning & Monitoring assists and participates in all aspects of system modernization and business process automation initiatives. Works across county agencies to maintain and establish working relationships to accomplish project work.

Fairfax County’s DPWES, Wastewater Management Program is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future and its wastewater treatment plant, the 67 million gallon per day Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, is a multiple year NACWA Platinum Award winning facility. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Planning & Monitoring Division is the place for you.

• Follows EPA approved methods and protocols and prepares environmental samples collected from a variety of sample matrices for laboratory analysis in accordance with the laboratory's quality system and VELAP certification.
• Routinely uses sophisticated instrumentation including Flow Injector Analyzers and spectrophotometers to perform analysis specified in 40 CRF Part 136. Additional instrumentation that may be used includes AA, ICP-OES, and/or GCMS.
• Routinely conducts analysis such as alkalinity, BOD, chloride, COD, E.Coli, conductivity, cyanide, nitrogen, oil and grease, pH, phenol, phosphorus, protozoan and bacterial characterizations, and dissolved and suspended solids testing in ash, compost, groundwater, leachate, sludge, surface water and wastewater.
• Reviews, validates and submits completed analytical results into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• As a member of a team-oriented program, contributes and participates on job-related teams as needed.
• Writes reports, develops, and updates standard operation procedures and performs related duties as required: duties are performed under general supervision.
• May be exposed to water pollutants/pathogens, airborne substance/hazards, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust/pollen, wet /humid conditions, and loud noises.

Note: An upward mobility program is available for the candidate(s) that is selected for this position.

*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Environmental Technologist I position.

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

PSLA Agroecolab Internship

Agroecology Lab Summer Undergraduate Internships 

Dates of internship: June 5 – August 7, 2023 

Location: Tully Lab, Plant Sciences Building, University of Maryland, MD, 20742 Number of positions available: 1 

Compensation: 23$ per hour, 40 hours per week 

Faculty Mentor: Kate Tully 

Graduate Student Mentor: Nate Spicer 

Overview: At the Agroecology Lab our goal is to explore the interface of agriculture and ecology where fields, farms, and landscapes promote crop productivity, ecosystem services, and livelihoods. Our research combines methods from agronomy, field ecology, hydrology, and mathematical modeling to develop strategies that will make agriculture more sustainable. This internship will focus primarily on a novel tidal simulator project that aims to understand how greenhouse gas emissions from marsh plants will change with saltwater intrusion and sea level rise. 

Prerequisites: 

Introductory experience with chemistry is required. Knowledge of soil science is preferred but not required. This position will involve some field work in hot and humid conditions, so experience working in an outdoor environment is required. The position will require long hours in the greenhouse during the summer, which can be hot and humid as well. 

Work Environment and Expectations: 

Laboratory environment: Agroecology Lab, Plant Sciences Building, University of Maryland Field work environment: Delmarva Peninsula sites, 2 to 4 hour drive from UMD, car not required Computational environment: A lab computer is available to the student for shared use. The internship is full-time, with exact hours and expectations determined between student and mentor. 

Application deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026 

How to apply: Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Dr. Tully at kltully@umd.edu

Summer 2026 Sustainability Internship Scholarships

 

Sustainability Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 6, 2026

Application Closes: Friday, May 1, 2026

 

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help offset expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.

 

The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

 

A secured unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency supervised by a professional in the field is required.

 

 Scholarship Application can be found here.

 

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Cave and Bat Assistant position

 

Title:  Bat and Cave Science Assistant (Hourly)

Description: 

Requisition Id: 4486 

Salary: $20.08 - $24.54  

Salary Grade: H6 

Job Location:  Central Reg Office & Research Ctr (COLUM2) 

Closing Date:

 

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

 

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Shelly N Colatskie at Shelly.Colatskie@mdc.mo.gov or at573 5224115x3282, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

The Missouri Department of Conservation has an opening for one full-time science assistant to assist with bat surveys (mist netting, harp trapping, hibernacula surveys) and subterranean (cave and mine) bio-surveys. Currently for this position, we have funding through the end of June 2027.

Essential Job Duties

• Work as part of a team to conduct mist netting and harp trapping for bats.
• Conduct underground bio-inventory surveys in caves and mines, especially for hibernating bat populations. 
• Assist with mist netting and/or harp trapping surveys targeting all bat species known to Missouri, including but not limited to northern long-eared bats, Indiana bats, tricolored bats, little brown bats, eastern small-footed bats, and gray bats.
• Assist with radio telemetry and acoustic surveys as needed
• Operate 4WD vehicle with trailer, and ATVs or UTVs, on field roads and rugged terrain.
• Navigate to netting sites using GPS units and maps.
• Travel to areas across Missouri, for multiple days per week. Lodging and food will be provided when traveling.
• Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Maintain detailed survey records.
• Compile, organize, and analyze survey data, including geospatial data, and assist with preparing reports.
• Provide limited scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff.
• Perform general maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Correspond with stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person discussion.
• Carry 50+ lbs of equipment over rugged, uneven terrain (up to ¼ mile).
• Work outdoors in extreme and undesirable conditions (e.g., hot temperatures, high humidity, exposure to mosquitos and ticks, overnight hours, underground (in caves and underground mines)).

Interested? Find out more and apply here!

Summer internship opportunity in fisheries (MD-DNR)

David Sanderson-Kilchenstein is looking for student interns see his memo below.

Hello all,

My office, MD DNR Southern Region Freshwater Fisheries, will be hiring a Fisheries Technician Intern for the summer and I am writing to ask you guys to spread the word to any students you have that might be interested.  We're located in Brandywine, MD but the intern will have the opportunity to work with many, multiple groups around the state to learn a wide variety of fisheries fieldwork techniques. Some labwork will be done at our office and the potential for an independent study exists if they so wish.  Course credit is also an option for current students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. 

Here is the link to the job posting:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=26&R2=005734&R3=0010

Interested candidates can feel free to email me any questions they may have about the position.

Thank you!

David Sanderson-Kilchenstein

david.sanderson-kilchenstein1@maryland.gov

College of AGNR - Position Announcements

Students please take a look at the following positions thank you!

Extension Educator - FCS (Caroline County)

Extension Specialist - 4-H Youth Development

Assistant Director and Program Leader, Environmental & Natural Resource Programs

Bird Watching at the UMD Golf Course April 7th

 Greetings,

We are hosting a bird watching event at the University of Maryland Golf Course on TUESDAY APRIL 7th.  

HERE IS A LINK to the Sign Up page.

I DO NEED EVERYONE participating to sign up in advance. 

We have 2 main goals:

• Capture: Help us update our Golf Shop photo wall with your best shots!

• Contribute: We are a registered eBird hotspot! Help us grow our species list by logging your sightings on the eBird app.

There will be 2 start times, an early morning and early evening start time as option, but you are welcome to attend both.

If you know another responsible (small) group of birders / wildlife photographers you can share this information.  But I will need everyone to sign up so I can know what to expect. And I do need to keep the group sizes manageable.

Here are a few recent sightings to entice you.

 

Updated link: ENSP Symposium (April 21) - Forever Chemicals

 Join ENSP on April 21 for our annual symposium!

You can RSVP by scanning the QR code in the flyer, or by clicking here.