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Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Alternative Breaks Trip
Dear ENST Undergraduate Students,
I want to bring to your attention UMD’s Alternative Breaks Program and the exciting experiences that this program offers. Alternative Breaks (AB) are week-long service-learning immersion experiences during UMD’s Spring Break that address social and environmental issues in local, national, and international communities. You can find out more information about the AB program here: https://stamp.umd.edu/
I especially wanted to highlight one of the AB experiences related to regional environmental efforts. I was the Advisor for this experience last year and three ENST students attended the trip and we all found it to be extremely worthwhile:
Annapolis, MD - Restoring the Ripple: Protecting the Chesapeake Bay
Trip Description: On this experience, we will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Bay and explore the importance of this natural wonder, along with tackling the issues that put the Chesapeake Bay at risk. Through collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, we will engage in hands-on field programs to actively combat the negative effects of agricultural, industrial, and human influence on the area. Participants will also be able to learn about the policies and restoration efforts in progress and will gain perspective on how the biodiversity of the Bay has impacts on our everyday lives.
I have attached a trip brochure with further information. Sign-ups for the trips are currently being accepted and if you have any questions about the trip feel free to reach out to one of the trip's fantastic Experience Leaders, Asrushi Gupta at agupta44@terpmail.umd.edu, or you can email me.
All the Best,
Jennifer
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fall Intern Announcement Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response 25-005734-0016
Fall Internship (Unpaid)
Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Intern
Recruitment #25-005734-0016
For more details please see the position announcement here
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Fall Intern Announcement Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response 25-005734-0016
Maryland DNR is looking for a Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Intern.
The main purpose of this position is to assist the Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program with the response to dead, stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in the state of Maryland, including securing and processing tissue samples, collecting morphometric data, documenting the results of field and laboratory examinations, and maintaining the cleanliness of vehicle, laboratory, and field equipment. Additional duties will include those associated with a Sea Turtle Angler Intercept Survey, such as administering surveys and collecting data from recreational anglers, requiring travel to various locations across Maryland’s Western Shore, Eastern Shore, and Atlantic Coast to assess the frequency of sea turtle interactions in recreational fishing industries.
The internship runs 10-12 weeks between November 2025 and January 2026. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule are flexible will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.
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Career in GIS: Oct 1, Please Share
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Careers in GIS
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
5:00-6:30 PM
University Career Center
Join us to hear perspectives and insights from UMD alumni in a variety of industries utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in their work. We will have a moderated panel followed by an open Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to ask the panelists your questions.
Check out the event on Handshake for information on panelists!Outreach: Education Abroad Sustainability Tech Elective, Spring Break 2026 Italy
Hello Terps,
Hope you have a great start of the semester.
Following the high demand for these exciting and successful study abroad programs on Sustainability for satisfying one of your Upper Tech Elective, here is the opportunity to participate during the Spring Break 2026 in Italy.
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. The EA scholarships have ranged from $1500 - $3,500. Further details are provided below.
Attached are the page flyer and syllabus for the program and you can find more details in the program website/link listed below as well.
With your application for this program Education Abroad provides scholarships covering a good part of the program fee to make study abroad possible.
Here are some details:
https://globalmaryland.umd.
1. EA has $850,000 in scholarships, and past program awardees have received from $1500 - $3,500.
2. The college of engineering Global Leadership program provides scholarships based on need/merit between $750- $1,400.
3. Pell Grant Recipient? Don’t Miss This!
If you receive a Pell Grant, you’re strongly encouraged to apply for the Gilman International Scholarship—this program qualifies!
- Award: Up to $5,000 for study abroad + $$ for critical languages/STEM
- Deadline: Friday, Oct 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
4. Guaranteed $500 from Education Abroad…
If you apply for the Gilman and work with NSO, we’ll guarantee you at least $500—no matter the outcome. More information about the Gilman Guarantee here.
| If you... | You'll receive... |
| Don't get Gilman | $2,500 total ($500 from EA + $2,000 bonus) |
| Do get Gilman | Keep the $500 from EA, plus your Gilman award |
- ITALY - Spring Break 2026 study abroad program on Sustainability, Thermal Comfort & safety ENCE405 (ENCE489I) - 3 credits
https://myea.umd.edu/index.
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SCAN ME: Program Details
In regards to program funding you can cover good part of the expenses from the Education Abroad, EA, and College of Engineering study abroad scholarships (apply within the program application).
- Applications Deadline: September 30th
- Study Abroad Scholarships deadline: September 30th
The academics pertinent to the program as as follows:
3-credit Tech Elective for Sustainability Minor
double counts for Tech Elective in your major
triple count for “Internship-and-Practicum” elective
Course counts for full time 12 credit Spring enrollment registration (saving on tuition when registering more than 12 credits in Spring 2026).
Applications are already on the way and expect these programs to be full as it was the case for the 2025 program.
I will be happy to answer any followup questions.
Have a wonderful Semester
To see the entire course description click here!!!
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