Hi AGNR Terps!
Tuesday, March 10
5-6:30 PM
Join us for a career panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles. Whether you're exploring the field or already passionate about sustainability, this is a great chance to ask questions, get advice, and discover opportunities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!
Tuesday, March 10
12-1:30 PM
This session will provide you with essential strategies to effectively manage the job search process in today's challenging market. You'll gain valuable insights into application techniques, learn how to leverage networking opportunities, and understand how to navigate the complexities of a competitive job environment. Our experienced career advisors will offer guidance and share practical tips to help you build a successful job search strategy.
REC Treks: Wye Research and Education Center
Thursday, March 26
11-5 PM
Take a trip to the Eastern Shore to visit the Wye Research and Education Center (WREC)! This trip will allow you to learn about the center’s history, tour the facility and visit the places where important agricultural and environmental research is done. Students will also have the opportunity to learn directly from a variety of researchers, including horticulture specialists, a water researcher, a wildlife management specialist, and a weed scientist.
Career Chat: Research Ecologist
Friday, March 27
12-1 PM
Hear from AGNR alum, Dr. Chris Riley, a Research Scientist in Entomology/Ecology with Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, as he shares his career journey in ecological research and arboriculture. Attendees will gain insight into career pathways, required skills, and practical advice for pursuing opportunities in this field, with time for questions and networking.