Montgomery College Environmental Science Courses Now Being Offered

Catherine M. Brinkley Loan

Dear Students,

We are still accepting applications for the Catherine M. Brinkley Fund which provides interest-free loans to students who are legal residents of Maryland pursuing majors in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Students may download the application here and submit it back to me at agnrscholarships@umd.edu. The Office of Financial Aid determines eligibility and award distribution and you must have submitted the FAFSA.

To be eligible, students must:

• Be a resident of the state of Maryland
• Be enrolled in a major in the College of AGNR
• Have submitted a FAFSA to the University

Loan terms are:

• Amount is not to exceed the limit on financial need determined by your FAFSA application.
• Repayment begins 9 months after ceasing to be at least a half-time student at the University of Maryland and ending 10 years later.
• Monthly payments for the first two years of repayment will be $25.
• The remaining payments will be fully amortized over the final eight years
• If the loan is not paid in full by 10 years, a 5% annual finance charge will be assessed on the unpaid balance.
• Revenue from loan repayments will be returned to this fund to assist other students in achieving their academic goals.

Completed applications can be scanned and emailed to April Brohawn at agnrscholarships@umd.edu. Applications will then be forwarded to the Office of Student Financial Aid for review. Decisions will be made by OSFA and you will be notified later this summer. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 5, 2025.

Questions? Please visit the website at https://agnr.umd.edu/undergraduate/fund-your-education

AGNR Coordinator Position Description -2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Supervisory Org: INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (IPAN)

Title/Functional Title: COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Position Number: 115508

Appointment Type: REGULAR, EXEMPT STAFF POSITION, 100%

Salary Starting at: $53,940

Work Location: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK


Position Summary:

The International Programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources (IPAN) seeks to leverage the expertise of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) for international development by facilitating and catalyzing research, training and extension to transform food systems and livelihoods in developing countries. IPAN works in close collaboration with the Office of International Affairs, AGNR’s Department and Units, and with other Colleges to deliver its mission. IPAN is seeking a Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations and to support program development, promotion and execution.

Among IPAN’s current project areas are: (i) AGNR’s study abroad and student exchange (ii) the 2+2 China Program (iii) the PASET Rsif Scholars Program. Activities to support program development include: (i) building internal and external research, training and extension partnerships for international development activities (ii) project development and resource mobilization (iii) raising the international development profile on campus and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• College liaison for Memoranda of Understanding and other Agreement between foreign institutions and AGNR/UMD
• Collaborate with Office of International Affairs, AGNR Academic Programs and department faculty on development and promotion of study abroad and student exchange
• Act as liaison between partner institutions and departments to facilitate visiting scholar visits and appointments
• Reconcile Travel and Purchase cards, prepare office budget, facilitate transactions (JVs, vendor payments)
• Conduct survey of AGNR faculty’s international work
• Schedule and manage IPAN supported travel and financial reporting
• Preparing and providing international activities information and brief for college and campus publications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience supporting operations, strategic initiatives, or project implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of Concur/SAP, the Student Award System, and Workday

Must be able to communicate with scientists, administrators and students from various countries and cultures.

Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill in organization and time management.

Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international education or agricultural sciences
• Knowledge of UMD’s international admissions and transfer credit procedures.
• Knowledge of international student and exchange visitor visas
• Experience with international travel in Concur

Physical Demands of the Position:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Additional Information:

This position may be subject to a Criminal History Record Check and the University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of both the Criminal History Record Check and the University of Maryland Background check, as applicable.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded, or employment terminated.

Position Summary:

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.

Biological Science Technician (Coastal Carbon Network)

New Career Opportunity: Fast Facts Below

Deadline July 28, 2025

Employment type Full-time

Federal position? No

Salary $51,442 per year

Location Edgewater, MD

Work model Onsite

Application link https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/13838a5c-bf1f-47b2-830b-3f4b0b0e81fd

Overview

The Biological Science Technician will be part of the Coastal Carbon Network (CCN) and will have as primary duties collating, curating and archiving published and unpublished datasets on coastal wetlands’ soil properties and maintaining the Coastal Carbon Atlas (CCA). In addition, as secondary duties, the Biological Science Technician will contribute to field research and data analysis for studies on coastal wetlands soil organic matter composition and fluxes, and changes in soil surface elevation in responses to changes in flooding and salinity levels across (but not limited to) multiple sites in Chesapeake Bay and Florida. Additional opportunities involve engaging and collaborating with other SERC affiliated labs and projects such as the Global Change Research Wetland (GCREW), an open skies natural observatory dedicated to unraveling the complex ecological processes that confer stability on coastal marshes as they respond to global environmental change.

For more information about this job posting click here!

Course Announcement (Note: this course can count as an ENST elective)

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University - Info Sessions

Considering Stanford University for Graduate / Professional Studies?

Learn about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University, the largest fully endowed graduate scholarship program in the world. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.

Every year, up to 100 high-achieving future leaders from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees.

Please click here to register for upcoming info sessions and application workshops!

To discuss your Knight-Hennessy application plans, and to receive support on your application, please reach out to the UMD National Scholarships Office at scholarships@umd.edu

Eligibility: Citizens of ALL countries are eligible to apply for Knight-Hennessy Scholarships. You are eligible to apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars if you apply during your final year of study for your bachelor's degree or within four years of earning your bachelor’s degree.

Looking for course instructors: Landscape Ecology, GIS, and Intro to Physical Geography

Hi everyone

Some teaching opportunities below at UMBC this fall that might be appropriate and a good fit for recent grads or someone with a MS
They are looking for someone with a PhD (preferable). A Masters degree with teaching and professional experience can also work out nicely for these courses.

If you interesetd, e-mail mholland@umbc.edu with your CV. Typically new instructors start at $5k per class.

GES 110: The Changing Earth: Climate, Ecosystems, Water, and Landscapes
M/W: 2:30-3:45pm
or
Tu/Th: 1-2:15pm
*This course would have a TA to help with prep and grading.
This course focuses on the dynamics of the Earth's environment, including pressing concerns such as climate change, natural hazards, pollution, and biodiversity. It addresses processes in the atmosphere, in earth's natural waters, in the solid earth, and in the biosphere. The course's concern is with natural and human processes that affect weather and climate, with the spatial patterns of environmental factors (such as temperature, moisture availability, landforms, soils, and vegetation), with the influence of plate tectonics and geologic structure on physiography of the continents and ocean floors, with the interactions that control these patterns and their evolution, and with current threats to biological diversity and human well-being due to changes in the Earth's climate, oceans, and landscapes.

GES 305: Landscape Ecology
Tu/Th: 11:30am-12:45pm
(This would not have a dedicated TA, but could have an undergraduate grader)

Landscape ecology is an integrative discipline aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of ecological pattern, process and change within and across landscapes at local, regional and global scales. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and tools of landscape ecology and explores their application in basic ecological science, biodiversity conservation, environmental management and landscape planning.

GES 386: Intro to Geographic Information Systems
Tu/Th: 2:30-5:00pm
*This class would have a TA and would be compensated at a slightly higher level ($6k), as a 4-credit course.

An overview of the essential characteristics, development and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will become familiar with the specialized concepts and methods related to the compilation and manipulation of spatial data, and they will apply those concepts and methods in a laboratory setting.

Training Opportunity

Training Announcement

Subject: S-130, S-190, and L-180 Wildland Firefighter Training Cost: $50 Online coursework: August 1 – September 11, 2025. Field Day: September 12, 2025 Location: Wildlife HQ, Oxford, Maryland (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jEs8u489knixfVgHA)

Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management.

Course Description

This blended course combines three foundational NWCG courses: S-130 (Firefighter Training), S- 190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), and L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service). Delivered in a blended online and in-person format, this training provides a comprehensive introduction to basic wildland fire suppression techniques, wildland fire behavior, and the role of human factors in fire line safety and decision-making. The course is designed to prepare new firefighters for their first fire line assignment and introduce concepts and skills that are essential to safe and effective fire line performance. This course is structured in two components:

1. Asynchronous Learning – Self-paced coursework available online through the Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal
2. Field Session – Instructor-led hands-on field exercises with live fire (weather depending) designed to reinforce and expand the skills acquired during the course.

Registration

1. Complete the nomination form at https://forms.gle/UoW3zckKtGdrR4iX9 by July 28, 2025.
2. Students will receive acceptance email with a welcome letter, which will include a payment link. Submit payment using that link.
3. Once payment is received, a learning portal profile will be created and then the student will have access to the course material.

Course Coordinator

Kyle Magdziuk, Rx Fire Coordinator & Game Bird Biologist
Tall Timbers
Email: kmagdziuk@talltimbers.org
Phone: 315.532.2008

Summer Undergraduate Research Conference 2025

Dear Students,

This summer, the Office of Undergraduate Research will host its second annual Summer Undergraduate Research Conference. Taking place on Friday, July 25 from 1:30-3:30 pm in the lobby of the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering, this event will provide UMD undergraduates from all fields with the opportunity to share posters about summer works-in-progress and recently completed projects and to learn about research undertaken by other students. Undergraduates from other institutions who are participating in UMD summer research programs are also very welcome to present.

You are warmly invited to attend this showcase of undergraduate scholarship and creativity. We would also be grateful if you would share information about the event with colleagues and students. We encourage students wishing to share a poster at the event to submit a proposal to present by the recommended deadline, Tuesday, July 1 at 11:59 pm. The final deadline for submitting a proposal is Thursday, July 10 at 11:59 pm.

Available for UMD students: Google Career Certificates and AI courses (free!)

The University System of Maryland (USM) and Google on Tuesday announced a new partnership that will help thousands of USM students and other Maryland learners earn Google Career Certificates in high-growth fields including cybersecurity, data analytics and project management at no cost.

USM will also offer learners Google’s new AI courses, designed and taught by AI experts at Google to teach foundational skills in artificial intelligence technology. All 12 of USM’s public universities and two of its regional higher education centers will offer this training.

Read official announcement: https://today.umd.edu/usm-google-to-bring-google-career-certificates-ai-training-to-thousands-of-learners