Mapping Your Future: Peace Corps as a Career Launcher

 

Join this ZOOM session to learn how Peace Corps service is an excellent way to kickstart (or restart) your career journey, providing you with an abundance of transferable skills essential in today's ever changing job market. 

Regardless of your major--Public Health, Education, Environmental Science or any other---Peace Corps offers grassroots field experience to build your technical and language skills while helping communities in need. 

Bonus: A Peace Corps recruiter will be present to answer technical questions from the recruitment lens and describe Peace Corps' newest programs including their virtual service and 1-year service pilot programs!

REGISTER HERE.

You’re Invited: 2025 AGNR Student Council Banquet!

It is our pleasure as the Executive Board of AGNR Student Council to extend an invitation to you all to the 2025 end-of-year Banquet. As with tradition, the banquet will be at Ledo's Pizza, next Thursday May 1st from 5-7pm. The theme for this year is Casino Night!

Come out and enjoy an evening to celebrate all of the hard work our AGNR clubs have done this year!

Dinner will be provided and awards to our outstanding members of the college community will be given out. 

You are welcome to use the following link to register online or pay in cash at the door. We hope to see you there!  

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-ag-council-banquet

Undergrad Summer Internship Opportunity

The Harry R. Hughes will award a fellowship for an exceptional scholar or graduate student in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the summer of 2025.

The Center seeks to hire a student (primarily remote, but some travel) for the summer to accelerate the dissemination of Hughes Center-funded research. The selected student will work with faculty funded by the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology to develop news articles for The Conversation https://theconversation.com/us. The Conservation is a nonprofit, independent news organization that publishes University scholarly research to inform the public in diverse areas such as policy, science, health, economics, and agriculture.

The fellowship recipient will have the opportunity to learn about numerous research projects funded through the Hughes Center that have focused on conservation practices, the food system, crop production, public policy related to agriculture, and many other topics. The Hughes Center projects typically fall under the Ensure Healthy Watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay, Advance Innovative, Profitable, and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems Strategic Initiatives. 

The student should be an undergraduate or graduate student with continuing enrollment in the fall. The internship will be ten weeks in duration, and 40 hours per week. The student will receive $19.91 per hour.

To apply send a CV and letter of interest to Dr. Kate Everts at keverts@umd.edu

AGNR Research Showcase: 5/1

 

Come hear from faculty and graduate students about the various research opportunities across the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Showcasing research from plant science, animal science, nutrition & food science, entomology, and agricultural & resource economics! Taking place on 5/1 at Skinner 0200 from 4:30 to 6:30. RSVP for food!

Let us know you're coming here!

UMD Dept. of Entomology

The University of Maryland Department of Entomology is seeking some motivated undergraduates with an interest in Biological Control, Field Agro-ecology and helping food insecure individuals to join the applied ecology group for summer paid internship positions. Research prospects will include using fruit pomace, cover crops and flowering plants to manipulate beneficial arthropods and suppress insect and weed pests in vegetable systems. Work will consist also of research plot maintenance, weeding, arthropod and plant surveys, produce harvesting and donating fresh produce to organizations that help feed food insecure community members as well as the University of Maryland dining facilities.

A desire to work as part of a team and help the less fortunate are vital. Strong commitment to field work is also essential as the job entails outside manual activities during the summer months. Ideal candidates will have some interest in field research, the great outdoors and have a valid driver license. 

If you are interested in this opportunity and obtaining additional information, please send an email that is addressed to all of the following: Cerruti Hooks Dwayne Joseph, Veronica Yurchak and Matt Dimock at crrhooks@umd.edu, dwaynej@umd.edu, vjohnso4@umd.edu, and mdimock@umd.edu.

CFHJ Climate Justice Workshop – Free for Students!

 I hope you're doing well! I am Chelsea Dade, the Founder and Owner of Communicate For Health Justice (CFHJ) LLC. We are a DMV-based, award-winning, forward-thinking comms & advocacy firm mixing equity & social justice concepts into health comm ideas. We activate and mobilize young people to use communications for social change. The services we provide include content creation, data analysis, team building, and strategic planning. 

I wanted to personally invite climate/environment enthusiasts and students from UMD to our upcoming Climate Justice Workshop—a space to explore the intersection of climate action and health equity. The workshop is free for undergrad and grad students, and we’d love to have your community join us!

 Date: Wednesday May 7th @ 6pm
 Location: ONE DC, Black Workers & Wellness Center
 Register here

Check out highlights from our February session:
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Bright Futures Scholarship for Unpaid Internships

 

Summer 2025's Bright Futures Application is Now Open!

Application Deadline: Mon, May 5, 2025

The Bright Futures Internship Scholarship Fund was created in 2009 to provide need-based scholarships for University of Maryland undergraduates participating in unpaid internships. Internships are crucial for students, as employers increasingly value work-related experience. To address the financial challenge of unpaid internships, the University Career Center initiated the Bright Futures program, which collaborates with donors to offer direct funding to students. This funding allows students to take advantage of essential and transformative opportunities.

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships in the summer. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.  

If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply.  Additional eligibility details are provided below.

• The Application is Now Open!  (starting March 31, 2025)
• Application Closes: Monday, May 5, 2025

Real Talk with the Deans

The deans of AGNR invite all students on April 24th to discuss navigating uncertainty amidst change. Come discuss how to best utilize your skills in the workforce, expand your knowledge of recent environmental developments, and learn how to be flexible while navigating the job market! Get ready to talk with the deans about any concerns and how our university can respond to the changes we are experiencing. Students should also come to learn more about expenses and aid, and financial management and resources! This event will be held in the Symons Conference Room 5-7pm.

Senior Send-Off Financial Wellness Series

UMD's Financial Wellness Center is offering a week of financial wellness-focused events to support seniors preparing for graduation and life beyond UMD.  

Below are the topics, dates, times, and Zoom links to plug in and engage!

Topic: Budgeting
Time: Apr 21, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://umd.zoom.us/j/9699567309?omn=98580031842

Topic: Student Loan Repayment Strategy
Time: Apr 23, 2025 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://umd.zoom.us/j/9699567309?omn=98313542321

Topic: Buying vs. Renting:  Landlord-Tenant Rights
Time: Apr 23, 2025 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://umd.zoom.us/j/9699567309?omn=99509118761

Topic: My Financial Literacy Journal & Budgeting
Time: Apr 23, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://umd.zoom.us/j/9699567309?omn=91393351051

Topic: Retirement Savings and Repaying Student Loans
Time: Apr 23, 2025 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://umd.zoom.us/j/9699567309?omn=97904965620

STEAM Career Workshop with National Museum for Natural History

STEAM Career Workshop for Undergraduates

Friday, April 25 10-4:30

Save the date for an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students!

• Are you curious about careers in science, museums, or research? 
• Want to find an internship or fellowship in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) field? 
• Join us for a full day of hands-on learning, networking, and behind-the-scenes access to the Smithsonian! 
• Meet museum professionals, explore natural history careers, and celebrate Earth Month.

*Career Shadowing Experiences 

Students will choose from the behind-the-scenes experiences shown below, by selecting and ranking their choices. Experiences will fill on a first-registered, first-served basis.

• Botany
• Entomology
• Exhibit Planning and Design
• Facilities Management, Design, and Construction
• Invertebrate Zoology
• Mineral Sciences
• Museum Conservation Institute - Collections Care, Research, and Conservation
• Paleobiology​​​​​​
• Vertebrate Zoology - Birds
• Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes

Register here. This program is for undergraduate college and university students ages 18 and above.

Assateague Island National Seashore Team

If you've ever wanted to join the Assateague Island National Seashore team, now's your chance!

Learn about the resources on Assateague Island, assist in giving interpretation programs like crabbing and clamming, help interpret the visitor center’s exhibits and saltwater aquariums, and more!

Required Background:

· College level academic background in natural science or education preferred, but not necessary

· Public speaking and writing skills

· Valid driver's license

Dates: May 18 through August 23, 2025

Position will remain open until the appropriate candidates are found. Follow the link to learn how to apply: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ0000085LTpYAM/summer-internship-resource-education

Scholarships for Unpaid Internships

Sustainability Unpaid Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 7, 2025

Application Closes: Friday, May 2, 2025

 

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help off-set expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  Scholarship awards ranging from $1,000-$1,750 are available to help offset expenses.

Eligibility

• The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
• A secured summer unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency.
• Supervised by a professional in the field.
• All undergraduate class years are welcome to apply. May 2025 graduating seniors are not eligible. 

 

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Community Restoration Manager

Community Restoration Manager position with Watershed Stewards Academy in Millersville, Maryland.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/544916c3e4b09edc336b555e/t/67f68d4d242d17276a125afa/1744211277184/Community+Restoration+Manager+Web.pdf

Peterson Smith Equine Hospital and Complete Care Internship

 Internships are available in the hospital for surgery, ambulatory medicine, or in the advanced fertility center.

For More Information, click here!

Maryland Administrator Pathways (MAP) Internship Program

Dear University of Maryland Students,

I am excited to share an incredible internship opportunity with you. 

Maryland Administrator Pathways (MAP) is a unique program that pairs students with an on-campus unit and exposes them to the inner workings of the university. This paid internship is designed for students with an interest in a career in higher education administration and will offer rehire potential and post-graduation employment opportunities!

Through this program, you will learn how the university operates on a day-to-day basis, including how resources are allocated, how decisions are made, and how different departments work together to achieve common goals. You will have the opportunity to interface with staff from a range of departments, learn about multiple functional areas of the university, and receive training and professional development for career readiness! 

As a participant in the MAP program, you will benefit from:

• One-on-one mentorship from experienced administrators on campus

• The opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that align with your interests and career goals.

• Monthly professional development workshops and networking events with other MAP interns and university staff.

• The chance to build relationships with key staff on campus and a cohort of like-minded peers, while gaining exposure to different areas of the university.

If you are interested in applying for the MAP program, please click here to learn more and apply! The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please don't hesitate to contact us at MAPintern@umd.edu.

I hope you will consider this incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a meaningful contribution to our university. Apply now to MAP your path to excellence in higher education administration!

Best regards,

Chad Nazworth

Assistant Director, Finance

Office of the Provost

University of Maryland