UMD's Global Sustainability Initiative, the Office of Sustainability, and other co-sponsors invite you and others (please forward this invitation) to watch The Age of Consequences, a movie explaining how climate change is accelerating national security concerns and geopolitical instability. We are honored to have the following panelists for a discussion after the movie:
Brig. General Dr. Gerald Galloway, US Army (ret.), Center for Climate and Security
Dr. Sandra Knight, UMD Center for Disaster Resilience
Dr. Steven Fetter, UMD School of Public Policy
Ms. Poorti Sapatnekar, Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (moderator)
This is a unique event bringing together several of UMD's environmental and national security programs. The event it open to the public.
Please join us on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:30 pm in Room 1224 of the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. The movie screening will run from 2:00 to 3:30 and the panel will run for about 60 minutes thereafter.
RSVP using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rSOQl-OqhrtrZ_f_H719cD9JJhovCdJlAl7fcQJz6wU/viewform?edit_requested=true
Monday, March 5, 2018
Social Media/Website Position with AGU Ocean Sciences Section
Are you interested in becoming more involved with the ocean science community? Do you have an interested in communication? The AGU Ocean Sciences Section is looking for someone to help with social media and occasional web page updates. If you are new to WordPress and social media posting, you will be trained on how to update the pages and craft and schedule social media posts, this is a great way to further develop your communication skill set. The position requires 2-3 hours per month, and you will receive free registration to the next Ocean Sciences Meeting along with an opportunity to participate in executive committee meetings. If interested, please send your CV, a short description of your expertise and interest to Eileen Hofmann at hofmann@ccpo.odu.edu by March 12. If you have questions please contact Mai Maheigan at mmaheigan@whoi.edu for more information.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
National Aquarium: 2018 Urban Conservation & Education Internship Program
The Urban Conservation & Education Internship is a work-study program in partnership with the National Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Living Classrooms Foundation and the Maryland Port Administration. This internship not only promotes career development and connects those interested to career opportunities within the conservation sector, but it also helps foster a sense of environmental stewardship.
Interns will learn about the importance of conservation throughout the Chesapeake Bay region by working with staff from the National Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Living Classrooms Foundation and the Maryland Port Administration.
Over the course of the program, interns will participate in habitat restoration projects, assist in monitoring of wildlife populations, and engage diverse audiences in hands-on environmental education programs.
Program dates are June 2018 - July 2018.
All applications are due by March 31, 2018.
Experience Required
Applicants must be college students (Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors) with a demonstrated interest in environmental conservation and/or wildlife biology. This is an interdisciplinary program. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply.
Program Link: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1020NAQUA/JobBoard/807a3c85-8038-7ec5-5c50-4abbbd08029e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a4a7c719-375f-418e-8423-deebc2622d81
The Wildlife Society Event - Campus Clean Up
It's no secret that UMD has a beautiful campus, but litter never did us any favors.
The UMD Wildlife Society is partnering with the UMD Campus Arboretum to clean-up a waterway near Lot 5 this Saturday (3/3) at 10am.
Below is a sign-up and flyer for the event!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ug6IBXVcKGxm4hMY_XYwurBxa6lTru6VXL-2dUSwUiA/edit#gid=0
The UMD Wildlife Society is partnering with the UMD Campus Arboretum to clean-up a waterway near Lot 5 this Saturday (3/3) at 10am.
Below is a sign-up and flyer for the event!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ug6IBXVcKGxm4hMY_XYwurBxa6lTru6VXL-2dUSwUiA/edit#gid=0
Data Analysis Internship - National Wildlife Federation
A
Data Analysis internship
is available at the National Wildlife Federation
.
Apply ASAP!
The intern will take the lead on a social media and marketing analysis to statistically determine the best messaging strategies to gain and engage new and existing supporters that will take action in the wildlife crisis. They will have the opportunity to learn more about NWF’s programmatic work, aid in the implementation of our Strategic Plan, and prosper skills like SQL, R and GIS.
The internship is part-time and we are looking for someone to start ASAP. However, we are flexible on schedule (i.e. limited hours until the semester is over then close to full time over the summer). It is also based in our headquarters in Reston, VA.
Feel free to email
UMD alum
Kimmy Gazenski
at kgazenski@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Apply for the Data Analysis Intern (PT) at National Wildlife Federation using the link below. http://nwf.applicantpro.com/jo
Free Tutoring! Academic Success and Tutorial Services (ASTS)
It's midterm time... take advantage of all the resources available to you!!
ASTS tutoring is free and available to all UMD undergraduates in need of academic support in some of the university's most challenging courses. Peer tutoring is provided in one-on-one and small-group settings. Below you will find the website where students can create appointments with one of our tutors. Appointments are available from 9AM to 9PM and the tutor will contact the student directly after an appointment has been made to agree on a meeting place. Our tutors are excellent students, most are faculty recommended and all have earned a B or above in the course they are tutoring. This semester, we are offering tutoring in:
- BMGT230
- BSCI160, 170, 201, 202, 222, 223
- CCJS100
- CHEM131, 132, 231, 232, 241, 271
- CMSC131, 132, 216, 250, 330, 351
- ECON200, 201, 330
- MATH 113, 115, 140, 141, 220, 241, 246
- PHIL100, 170
- PSYC100
- STAT100
OMSE Tutoring Intake Form & March Schedule
Hey ENST,
Whether you've just had your first exam of the semester or are anticipating it in the coming weeks, it's always a good idea to ask for help regarding material you don't understand.
Luckily, the Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education offers free tutoring throughout the semester.
All you have to do is fill out an intake form and you will be matched with a tutor who will be able to help you.
The intake form is located here: https://omseforms.wufoo.com/forms/tutoring-intake-form/
The tutoring schedule for the month of March can be found at this link: http://www.omse.umd.edu/tutoring.html
Whether you've just had your first exam of the semester or are anticipating it in the coming weeks, it's always a good idea to ask for help regarding material you don't understand.
Luckily, the Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education offers free tutoring throughout the semester.
All you have to do is fill out an intake form and you will be matched with a tutor who will be able to help you.
The intake form is located here: https://omseforms.wufoo.com/forms/tutoring-intake-form/
The tutoring schedule for the month of March can be found at this link: http://www.omse.umd.edu/tutoring.html
BranchOUT! LGBT Speed Networking Event
Branch OUT! UMD LGBT Speed Networking Event
March 1st, 7:00pm in the UMD Career Center (Hornbake 3100)
Networking is a critical skill for exploring careers, searching for a job or internship, or advancing in your chosen field. At this event, students will be paired with individual alumni for brief conversations about career paths, industry insights, and advice for success in the job search. Every eight minutes, participants will rotate to their next assigned networking partner. The quick tempo produces an energetic atmosphere where lots of knowledge and connections are exchanged in a short time.
Students will be informed of their assigned networking partners in advance. The event will commence with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and a brief primer on networking. At the conclusion, students will have a chance to meet other alumni volunteers.
Please RSVP HERE
Job Opportunities with the Bureau of Land Management
To anyone interested in procuring a government position:
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applicants for their 11-week summer internships in a variety of fields within environmental science. Students successful in their internships become eligible for expedited hiring into full-time government positions.
Below is a link displaying the various internships being offered.
The deadline to apply in March 1st.
http://www.usaconservation.org/programs/epic-internship/dha-home/dha-openings/
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applicants for their 11-week summer internships in a variety of fields within environmental science. Students successful in their internships become eligible for expedited hiring into full-time government positions.
Below is a link displaying the various internships being offered.
The deadline to apply in March 1st.
http://www.usaconservation.org/programs/epic-internship/dha-home/dha-openings/
Principal Agent & Assistant Director - Environmental & Natural Resource Programs
University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Maryland Extension
Position Announcement
Functional Title: Assistant Director and Program Leader, Environmental & Natural Resource Programs
Position Number: 119802
Category Status: 12 Month Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty
Unit: University of Maryland Extension – Associate Director
Location: University of Maryland, College Park
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position provides leadership and direction as Program Leader for the University of Maryland Extension (UME) and Maryland Sea Grant Extension (MSG) programs within a broad array of Environmental & Natural Resource (ENR) areas (collectively UME ENR Programs). Duties include identifying issues, problems and solutions related to terrestrial, aquatic and coastal ecosystems and its natural resources. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational and outreach programs that address the statewide needs of UME, MSG and their public stakeholders and organizations’.
Position Responsibilities:
● Leadership, coordination, and oversight of UME ENR and MSG programs that include but are not limited to watershed management, natural and built landscapes, wildlife and fisheries management, aquaculture, forest resources, water use, quality and conservation, climate change, invasive species, outdoor recreation, waterway and land-use planning, seafood safety, environmental education, energy conservation and other related areas per UME and MSG strategic plans.
● Enhance UME ENR program areas by securing extramural funds from local, regional, state and federal agencies, industry groups, foundations, and other appropriate sources.
● Develop, manage, allocate, and appropriately report funds from the UME ENR Program, procured from federal and state agencies and private industry such as USDA NIFA Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) program, the U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA, Sea Grant Extension master award, Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources and Forest Industry under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Council (SFI).
● Provide detailed annual reports to the Associate Dean and Associate Director for Extension and to the Assistant Director of Evaluation and Analysis for local, state and national stakeholders and to NOAA through Maryland Sea Grant as part of the reporting, financial and technical requirements for the extension portion of the Sea Grant NOAA Omnibus funding.
● Work with Maryland Sea Grant leadership to complete web-based annual reporting as required by the National Sea Grant Office.
● Present information on outcomes and impacts of UME ENR programs to AGNR College and University administration, Maryland Sea Grant and key program stakeholders.
● Coordinate with MSG Director to present information on outcomes and impacts of MSG programs to University administration and key stakeholders.
● Provide programmatic guidance to faculty in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
● Provide leadership to faculty in long-range planning, writing, reporting, and grant management.
● Conduct UME ENR program and faculty (county, regional, state, and departmental) evaluations annually.
● Provide leadership and guidance to UME Impact Teams.
● Provide leadership and guidance to tenure track faculty through the tenure process, and to tenured faculty
seeking promotion to Principal Agent.
● Participate in UME Administration and Maryland Sea Grant leadership meetings, strategic planning and
site review panels.
● Assist in recruitment and hiring of vacant Extension faculty and staff positions.
● Engage in regional, national and, where appropriate, international Extension activities.
● Represent UME ENR and MSG in interactions with statewide coastal laboratories and related
universities.
Qualifications:
Required -
● Candidates must have an earned doctorate degree (Ph.D.) with at least one degree in environmental
science, natural resources, wildlife or forest resources, fisheries, marine science or a related field,
allowing them to be technically proficient in managing land, water or coastal programs.
● Applicants should have significant experience and demonstrate excellence in Extension or Sea Grant Extension Programs and be recognized nationally and/or internationally within a field of specialization.
● A demonstrated understanding of the Land Grant and/or Sea Grant missions.
● Evidence of leadership, teamwork, successful management of interdisciplinary extramurally funded
programs, excellence in human relationship skills as well as written and oral communication skills are essential.
● A demonstrated ability in computer skills necessary for budget and administrative program management.
● Attained rank of Principal Agent or Professor
● Personal transportation and valid driver’s license required. Ability to travel statewide and nationally as needed is an expectation for this position.
● This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Preferred –
● Relevant administrative experience is desired.
● Ten years of University experience in the fields of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Physical Demands of the Position:
This is primarily an office position, but travel throughout the state to attend meetings and events is expected. This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication. The ability to express or exchange ideas vocally is important, as well as the ability to hear and perceive information at normal spoken work levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and presentations. There are times when extensive viewing a computer terminal and reading is required as part of the position duties.
Other Information:
This position reports to the Associate Dean and Associate Director for Extension who supervises and evaluates the position with close cooperation and input from the Maryland Sea Grant Director.
Salary & Benefit Information:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.
Application Instructions:
All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/. When applying, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, vision statement and name and email address of three professional references.
Position Closing Date:
For best consideration, complete application by April 1, 2018. Position will remain open until suitable candidate has been identified.
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