Join ENSP on April 21 for our annual symposium!
You can RSVP by scanning the QR code in the flyer, or by clicking here.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Undergraduate Research Technician
PAID POSITION: Undergraduate Research Technician CMNS, Entomology
Summer 2026 | College Park, MD
www.hambylab.com
The Hamby lab is seeking motivated undergraduate scientists to help support diverse projects throughout our lab.
The Hamby lab focuses on integrated pest management (IPM), which is a comprehensive science-based approach to manage pest problems, aiming to provide economic solutions that farmers and growers actually utilize. The Hamby lab primarily works on field crops and small fruits, employing a variety of techniques, including biocontrol, monitoring, and trapping, among others. Some of our current research includes slug monitoring in early planted soybeans, parasitoid wasp releases for control of spotted-wing drosophila, and studies of corn earworm lifecycle and pesticide resistance. We work extensively both in the field and in the lab. To read up on some of our research, lab expectations, and see pictures of what we do, visit our website at https://www.hambylab.com/research.html
Primary responsibilities:
Hourly research technicians are expected to carefully collect and enter data, work outdoors, handle insects and slugs, process a variety of insect and plant samples, and maintain colonies.
Previous experience is not required, but applicants should be hard-working, enthusiastic, and willing to handle live and dead insect specimens. Training is provided. This is a paid position.
Professional development opportunities can be provided to interested employees, including but not limited to participation in lab meetings, career advice, feedback on CV or resume, and opportunities to publish extension articles.
Required qualifications:
1. Available to work 20-40 hours a week during the summer
2. Attention to detail and careful data collection during repetitive tasks 3. Possession of a U.S. driver’s license with good driving record
4. Currently a student of UMD and enrolling in the fall semester
5. Interest in science, agriculture, and/or entomology
6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
7. Compliance with UMD, department, and lab safety guidelines
8. Good organizational and communication skills
Compensation will be $15 hourly. Positions will remain open until filled.
To apply, please send the following to lab managers: Arthur Young and Shea Ill, and CC graduate student: Emma Hotchkiss
(ayoungsm@umd.edu, sill@umd.edu, emhotch@umd.edu)
1. A short cover letter with professional goals and interests in the body of an e-mail 2. A resume or CV of past work or volunteer experience
3. Contact information for two references that can speak to your previous experience and work ethic
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Upcoming Career Events to Check Out
The next couple of weeks we have an awesome lineup of events for you to check out, more details below:
- Making the Most of Your Summer Without an Internship, 3/31
- Careers in Chesapeake Bay Conservation, 4/2
- Discovery & Innovation Night, 4/9
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Today! March 31: 12:30-1:30 PM
University Career Center, HBK3100
Are you facing a summer without an internship and wondering how to make the most of it? Join us for this engaging and insightful session where we'll explore creative ways to maximize your summer break. Whether you're looking to build new skills, network, or prepare for your next step, we've got you covered!
We will be holding a second session of the same topic and name on April 24, virtually.
Thursday, April 2: 5:00-6:00 PM
University Career Center, HBK3100
Join us for a career panel featuring professionals working in Chesapeake Bay conservation! This event will allow you to gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, get advice, discover career paths, and learn about how you could build a career protecting one of Maryland’s most prized natural resources!
Thursday, April 9: 5:00-7:00 PM
Riggs Alumni Center
This signature event brings together AGNR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry professionals for an evening of connecting. This program will feature the student experience showcase: an opportunity for students to show off and highlight the impactful experiences they have taken advantage of outside of the classroom (think internships, study abroad, research, etc.). As a guest, you'll have the opportunity to talk to peers about their experiences in these opportunities.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Expo Thurs April 9, 2026
Hello everyone,
Please share with your students, newsletters, events calendars! Thank you!
Event name: Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Expo
Date: Thursday April 9, 2026
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: TMH atrium
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Date: Thursday April 9, 2026
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: TMH atrium
Join us for the Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo, an exciting opportunity for current students to hear directly from alumni who have built successful careers across a wide range of public policy sectors: global & foreign policy, social policy, budget/economic policy, management and consulting, state and local policy, philanthropy /nonprofit work, environmental sustainability, or science and technology policy.
- This event is a great opportunity for students to hear firsthand from experienced professionals about the real-world applications of public policy, as well as the diverse career paths they can pursue after graduation. Don’t miss this chance to network, ask questions, and get inspired by the paths that await you in the world of public policy.
- Mark your calendar—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
- This event is open to all UMD students!
- Free food!
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Summer internship opportunity in fisheries - MD DNR Southern Region Freshwater Fisheries
DNR - Fisheries Service is looking for student interns please take a look at their 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:
Interested candidates can feel free to email me any questions they may have about the position.
Marine Station Resident Assistant Position – Florida Keys (Goshen College)
Goshen College is seeking a Marine Station Resident Assistant for the J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station in Layton, Florida for the upcoming fall term. This position is well suited for individuals with interests in marine biology, field-based education, and station operations, and would be a strong fit for those considering careers in marine science or conservation.
This is a paid position (40 hours per week), with room and board included. The RA will live at the marine station in their own private bedroom and restroom. They will have meals with the students at the station.
The time period is approximately August 25th through November 25th (about 3 months).
Full details, responsibilities, and application information can be found here:
https://www.goshen.edu/about/
Ground water seminar
Next fall, professor Sternberg plans to teach his seminar, Groundwater Extraction and Use in the Developing World, as ENCE 489C. This class can count towards the electives requirement. There are no prerequisites, and any student interested in water resources in developing countries would likely benefit from attending.
Apply by March 31: Fellowship opportunity at the Reducetarian Foundation
Applications had opened for the Reducetarian Foundation’s Fellowship program for DC-area students. This is a one-year experience open to undergraduate and master's students of all disciplines, as we believe that many disciplines are relevant to our mission and to broader food systems issues. As a reminder, the fellowship includes 30+ in-person seminars and workshops, one-on-one mentorship from Fellowship staff, introductions to impactful organizations in our network, and a $5,000 stipend.
Applications close in less than one week on March 31st, so we’d be very appreciative if you’d share a reminder about this opportunity with your students! Please feel free to simply forward the below ad and/or blurb!
Many thanks!
The Reducetarian Fellowship is a unique opportunity for students to begin building the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to make a tangible impact on our food system. This exciting program is designed to foster a more diverse, sustainable, and impactful movement to reform the food system by empowering bright, passionate, and ambitious young advocates and innovators who are eager to create a more sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Features include: 30+ in-person seminars and workshops, one-on-one mentorship from Fellowship staff, introductions to impactful organizations in our network, and a $5,000 stipend (contingent upon internship placement at a partner organization). Applications close on March 31st!
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
🐢🐢Apply to represent AGNR as an AGNR Ambassador!🐢🐢
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Hello, students of AGNR!
Do you love your major, your academic college, and your University? Then I have a gig for you! Please consider applying to the AGNR Ambassador Program.
If you like the sounds of promoting the college and sharing your experiences, please apply here: APPLICATION, DUE APRIL 13.
Thanks for considering this prestigious volunteer opportunity.
Internship: Invasive Plant Management
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