A paid summer internship at one of the eight Research and Education Centers (RECs) across the state working directly with the REC farm crews to learn firsthand about sustainable food (vegetables, row crops, milk, and meat) production and current research aimed at improving environmental stewardship.
Friday, February 27, 2026
Upcoming environmental events on campus
Sustainability Career Panel
Date: Tuesday, March 10th, from 5 - 6:30 pm
Location: University Career Center - Resource Room (Located in Hornbake Library South)
Join the Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center for an engaging panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles in areas such as policy, environmental compliance, and beekeeping. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!
This year’s panelists are Menyae Christopher, a Policy Associate at Sol Systems; Kate Kopp, an Environmental Analyst at Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc.; and Maurice Richardson, the Founder of Diaspora Honey.
Food will be provided! This event is in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, University Career Center, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Humanities, and the Alumni Association. Register for the event on Handshake!
Location: University Career Center - Resource Room (Located in Hornbake Library South)
Join the Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center for an engaging panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles in areas such as policy, environmental compliance, and beekeeping. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!
This year’s panelists are Menyae Christopher, a Policy Associate at Sol Systems; Kate Kopp, an Environmental Analyst at Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc.; and Maurice Richardson, the Founder of Diaspora Honey.
Food will be provided! This event is in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, University Career Center, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Humanities, and the Alumni Association. Register for the event on Handshake!
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17 for Peace and Justice's Climate Anxiety Week
17 for Peace and Justice, UMD's environmental justice student organization, is hosting its first-ever Climate Anxiety Week from March 2-8. The events include guest speakers from the Rachel Carson Council, climate anxiety workshops, a tea crafting social event, and a campus cleanup! Scan the QR code for more information. The events are open to everyone!
Did you know the Career Center hosts free DROP-IN APPOINTMENTS?
Did you know the UMD Career Center hosts free DROP-IN APPOINTMENTS?
You can drop in Monday-Friday anytime between 1:00 - 3:30pm. in the University Career Center (3rd floor - Hornbake) to meet with a Peer Career Educator. No appointment necessary
Drop-ins are for quick questions and tips on the following topics:
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- Basic job/internship search strategies
- Basic networking strategies (LinkedIn, Terrapins Connect)
- Interview preparation
Peer Career Educators support undergraduate students of all majors. Drop-ins will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis and it is not guaranteed you can be seen if drop-ins are especially busy that day. To maximize your drop-in experience for resume and cover letter reviews, please bring a printed hard-copy with you.**
CAREER ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS (30 minute scheduled appointments)
For more in-depth assistance, schedule an appointment. The Career Center is here to help you find the correct resources, programs and services for your needs. Topics may include:
- Choosing a Major, Career Exploring,
Career Fields and Industries - Preparing for Interviews (personal statements, mock interviews, etc)
- Searching for Internships or Jobs
- Networking, Informational Interviews and Applying to Graduate School
Career advising appointments are available in Handshake for current UMD students (undergrad, master’s and doctoral) and alumni less than one year post-graduation. You can choose in-person or virtual appointments.
To schedule an appointment:
- Log into Handshake with your UMD CAS log-in. Handshake has replaced Careers4Terps.
- Once logged in, click on "Career Center" in the left navigation bar and then click "Appointments."
- Click "Schedule A New Appointment" and then select the appointment type that is the best fit for your questions or concerns.
- Once you schedule an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your appointment. You will also receive a reminder email of your appointment and you can revisit your appointment details in Handshake
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Internship Opportunity
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) located in Wheaton, Maryland is currently seeking unpaid summer interns and volunteers for the stream monitoring program. The purpose of this opportunity is to train and educate students, so they are better prepared to enter the workforce in environmental and biological fields. Most of the student's time will be assisting field crews while conducting fish surveys via electrofishing. MCDEP will strive to create an opportunity that will provide students with pertinent information they can apply throughout their academic career and practical experiences to assist them in their career pursuits. We have had positive experiences with University of Maryland students in the past and believe this opportunity will be of interest.
Attached is a copy of the current description with instructions on how to apply. If you or your students would like additional information about the MCDEP please do not hesitate to contact me or visit our website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
One montgomery green internships
https://onemontgomerygreen.
Internships
Youth Intern: Duties will include support and participation in OMGs programs and activities. Students are also welcome to sign up as volunteers for one (1) or more summer activities. Download the full description here.
Climate Intern: In response to the threat of climate change and its impacts in Montgomery County, MD, OMG has created the Climate Resilience project. This project’s goal is to engage and educate at-risk communities by creating an assessment tool and a response plan that addresses climate change vulnerabilities, resilience, and adaptation. The intern will be expected to support OMG’s events and activities for this project as well as specific duties described in the RFP. This position is open to all. Download the full RFP here
Summer Intern: The Intern will be expected to support OMG’s events and activities in general as well as specific duties described below. General Duties: Will include participation in OMG meetings and events as assigned, data entry; and communications with staff, supporters, volunteers, and the public. Download the full RFP here
[AGNR-UNDERGRADSTUDENTS] AGNR Weekly Announcements - 02/24/2025 🐢
Monday, February 23, 2026
Scholarship
The Jim Gracie Memorial Scholarship for 2026 is open to all students pursuing degrees or training in fields promoting natural resource preservation, stream restoration, and the environmental sciences. Preference will be given to those from the Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia and the broader Mid-Atlantic areas and seeking to pursue a career in or related to stream restoration. Applicants should be able to show and demonstrate their passion for nature and the natural environment and should be enrolled in a degree seeking program or training program for these fields (e.g. survey, drafting, certifications...), and to be able to articulate their unique or diverse perspective.Can you post this scholarship? Deadline is April 6, 2026. More details and application are available here:
Friday, February 20, 2026
Student intern
The summer student intern will be fully supported through MD Space Grant Consortium. Here is the link of the application and project descriptions: https://md.spacegrant.org/summer-2026-internship-projects/
The details of my project:
Title: Cultivating Microgreens in Lunar and Martian Regolith Simulants in Controlled-Environment Systems
Status: AVAILABLE
Location: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Madhumi Mitra, mmitra@umes.edu
Project Description: The intern will participate in a hands-on, interdisciplinary research project focused on growing fast-cycle crops (microgreens such as alfalfa, broccoli, kale) in lunar and Martian regolith simulants using controlled-environment agriculture platforms. The project is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing students from diverse academic backgrounds (biology, environmental science, engineering, agriculture, or data science) to engage meaningfully while being challenged.
The intern will assist in designing and implementing controlled growth experiments comparing regolith simulant-amended substrates with conventional growth media. They will be trained to use an indoor FarmBot system for planting seeds, automated irrigation, and data-driven monitoring, as well as Tower Garden systems to explore aeroponic or soilless cultivation strategies. Core project tasks include literature review, attending in-person research meetings and trainings, substrate preparation, experimental setup, crop maintenance, and systematic data collection and analyses related to germination, growth
rate, biomass, and visual plant health indicators.
The intern will gain experience in experimental design, including defining controls, replicates, and treatment variables, and will learn about plant physiology concepts relevant to stress responses, nutrient uptake, and growth efficiency. Depending on background and interest, interns may also be trained in simple biochemical assays (e.g., antioxidant capacity). Comparative analysis of crop performance across systems (FarmBot vs. Tower Garden), integrating data, will lead to contributing to a research poster or presentation suitable for the symposium.
Throughout the internship, emphasis will be placed on systems thinking, sustainability, and real-world problem solving. Interns will develop transferable skills including laboratory safety, scientific documentation, teamwork, communication of results, and exposure to NASA-relevant research questions. The project provides a supportive mentoring environment with opportunities for independent inquiry as well as structured guidance, making it suitable for both early-stage and more advanced undergraduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Undergraduate standing (freshman through senior) in a STEM field. Basic coursework in biology, environmental science, agriculture, or engineering OR strong interest in space agriculture and sustainability. Willingness to work in a laboratory/greenhouse setting and follow safety protocols. Curiosity, reliability, enthusiasm, and willingness to work as part of a team.
Additional Desired Skills: Experience with plant growth experiments, robotics, or controlled environment systems. Familiarity with basic statistics. Interest in space exploration, sustainability, or food systems.
This work will be carried out in-person; therefore the intern must reside on or near the UMES campus during the entire internship period. Summer housing will be available through UMES Residence Life by prior arrangement, if desired.
This project aims to recruit one intern.
Status: AVAILABLE
Location: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Madhumi Mitra, mmitra@umes.edu
Project Description: The intern will participate in a hands-on, interdisciplinary research project focused on growing fast-cycle crops (microgreens such as alfalfa, broccoli, kale) in lunar and Martian regolith simulants using controlled-environment agriculture platforms. The project is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing students from diverse academic backgrounds (biology, environmental science, engineering, agriculture, or data science) to engage meaningfully while being challenged.
The intern will assist in designing and implementing controlled growth experiments comparing regolith simulant-amended substrates with conventional growth media. They will be trained to use an indoor FarmBot system for planting seeds, automated irrigation, and data-driven monitoring, as well as Tower Garden systems to explore aeroponic or soilless cultivation strategies. Core project tasks include literature review, attending in-person research meetings and trainings, substrate preparation, experimental setup, crop maintenance, and systematic data collection and analyses related to germination, growth
rate, biomass, and visual plant health indicators.
The intern will gain experience in experimental design, including defining controls, replicates, and treatment variables, and will learn about plant physiology concepts relevant to stress responses, nutrient uptake, and growth efficiency. Depending on background and interest, interns may also be trained in simple biochemical assays (e.g., antioxidant capacity). Comparative analysis of crop performance across systems (FarmBot vs. Tower Garden), integrating data, will lead to contributing to a research poster or presentation suitable for the symposium.
Throughout the internship, emphasis will be placed on systems thinking, sustainability, and real-world problem solving. Interns will develop transferable skills including laboratory safety, scientific documentation, teamwork, communication of results, and exposure to NASA-relevant research questions. The project provides a supportive mentoring environment with opportunities for independent inquiry as well as structured guidance, making it suitable for both early-stage and more advanced undergraduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Undergraduate standing (freshman through senior) in a STEM field. Basic coursework in biology, environmental science, agriculture, or engineering OR strong interest in space agriculture and sustainability. Willingness to work in a laboratory/greenhouse setting and follow safety protocols. Curiosity, reliability, enthusiasm, and willingness to work as part of a team.
Additional Desired Skills: Experience with plant growth experiments, robotics, or controlled environment systems. Familiarity with basic statistics. Interest in space exploration, sustainability, or food systems.
This work will be carried out in-person; therefore the intern must reside on or near the UMES campus during the entire internship period. Summer housing will be available through UMES Residence Life by prior arrangement, if desired.
This project aims to recruit one intern.
Do Good
The Do Good Institute offers hands-on experiences, funding opportunities, engaging curriculum, and effective programs that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. Check out the ways you can get involved in our new student guide, linked below. And, explore the programs, classes, events and other opportunities more in-depth throughout our website.
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