REC Trek: Wye Research and Education Center (Eastern Shore)

Join us for our inaugural "REC Trek" to the Wye Research and Education Center on Maryland's Eastern Shore -- an opportunity to get off campus and see AGNR research in action.

What is a REC Trek?

Think of it as a good old fashioned field trip for our Undergraduates to one of AGNR's Research and Education Centers (RECs) where you can learn about the center, why it matters, and learn about the research happening on site straight from our researchers! 

Transportation is provided at no cost, but space is limited. Register on Handshake at the link below. 

What kind of topics will this REC Trek cover?

The REC Trek to the WyeREC will give you an opportunity to learn about the history and purpose of this unique site and the scope of the research happening at the facility. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from a variety of researchers including specialists focusing on horticulture, water, wildlife, and even weeds.  

Our aim is show you things we can't easily bring to you on campus so expect a mix of demonstrations, seeing research in progress, and possibly a short presentation.

When is this happening?

Thursday, March 26th. Participants will meet at Symons Hall at 11:15am to load vans and hit the road. The Wye is a little over an hour from campus so we plan to arrive no later than 12:30. We will depart the Wye at 4pm to arrive back to campus between 5/5:30 pm. 

Excused absence letters will not be offered. Students with class conflicts should speak to their professors directly if they have questions. 

What else should I know?

Space is limited. Once the vans are full, any additional registrants will get added to a waitlist and be notified if a spot opens up. Due to the limited space and our expected high demands, we will be enforcing a "no show" policy. See the event information on Handshake for more details. 

Additionally, lunch will not be provided, so we recommend students either plan to eat before meeting the group at 11:15 am and/or packing a lunch. We will have some light snacks in the van, but feel free to bring your own food. 

Can't make it this time?

That's ok! If there's enough demand, we are hoping to continue this program at least once a year if not once a semester to feature the other AGNR RECs. 

In the meantime learn more about them at https://agnr.umd.edu/research/research-and-education-centers-locations/ and follow the research happening at them at https://www.instagram.com/umd_agnr_research

If you have further questions, please reach out to April Brohawn (abrohawn@umd.edu) or Casey Miller (caseymil@umd.edu). 

READY TO REGISTER? 

Click here to go to the registration page in Handshake

MAES Research Farm Internship

The Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) is seeking applications from undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural production and agricultural research management through a 10-week internship. Students will be located at one of the eight Research and Education Centers (RECs) across the state and will work directly with the REC farm crews to learn firsthand about sustainable food (vegetables, row crops, milk, and meat) production and current research aimed at improving environmental stewardship. Student interns will be broadly involved in farming activities and work alongside our farm crews to help raise crops and tend to livestock. Students will also work with UMD faculty to engage in applied research projects and learn about sustainable practices such as nutrient management, food safety, animal welfare, integrated pest management, precision agriculture, soil and water conservation practices, etc., on real working farms. In addition to learning sustainability concepts, students will learn how to communicate their new knowledge through social media posts and a formal poster presentation following the conclusion of the internship. 

Several interns will be hired for this summer and we will make every effort to match students with the REC facility that matches their professional interests. Opportunities include: local vegetable production, agronomy and precision agriculture, dairy and beef production, turfgrass management, orchard and vineyards, research communication, and more. For best consideration, apply by Friday, March 20. 

For more information, click here.

Sustainability Career Panel

Date: Tuesday, March 10th, from 5 - 6:30 pm

Location: University Career Center - Resource Room (Located in Hornbake Library South)

Join the Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center for an engaging panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles in areas such as policy, environmental compliance, and beekeeping. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!

This year’s panelists are Menyae Christopher, a Policy Associate at Sol Systems; Kate Kopp, an Environmental Analyst at Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc.; and Maurice Richardson, the Founder of Diaspora Honey.

Food will be provided! This event is in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, University Career Center, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Humanities, and the Alumni Association. Register for the event on Handshake!

Agricultural Worker II - Campus Farm

Job Description Summary

The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an individual to support the University of Maryland’s Campus Farm. Under the supervision of the Farm Manager, the Ag Worker performs manual activities in the care of all animals housed on the Campus Farm, maintains routine animal and equipment maintenance records, maintains and operates farm machinery and operates power tools, performs basic repairs to fences and barns, cleans and maintains barns, pastures and turnouts.

Physical Demands of the Position:
This position requires the ability to operate assigned tools; to lift a minimum of 50lb to shoulder height; to stretch, climb, and perform extensive standing and walking, bending and stooping; to wear and work in personal protective equipment; to work in extreme weather conditions, to work variable shifts. The position includes regular interaction and communication with a wide range of internal and external constituents, and the operation of standard office equipment in support of daily administrative and programmatic functions.

Center for Science in the Public Interest - Internships

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) offers a paid internship program for students in undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools, and we also consider postgraduates. These paid internships offer structured work experiences and an opportunity to:

 

• Gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays.
• Participate in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions.
• Obtain general research and communication skills by working closely with science, policy, legislative and outreach experts.
• Meet with staff at all levels of the organization to discuss career roles and paths.
• Assess your own interests and skills.

 

About CSPI

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, your food and health watchdog, is one of the nation’s leading public health advocacy organizations with a 50-year record of fighting for science in the public interest and working to improve the food environment for all. We’ve led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school foods, put calories on chain restaurant menus and menu boards, and remove sugary drinks from children’s menus. National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act; Food Safety Modernization Act; and Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. More recently, CSPI has also been involved in broader public health advocacy on issues such as scientific integrity, alcohol policy, agency transparency, and the regulation of selected medical products.

 

We are offering the following 2026 Summer internships. Please follow the applications instructions listed in the position description. Application deadline is 3/6/2026.

 

Employee Experience Internship

Engagement and Capacity Building Internship

Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Internship

Sweetened Beverage Tax Internship

Food Chemical Safety Internship

 

What Else You Should Know 

CSPI pays interns $17.95 per hour at the start of the internship. Intern pay will increase to $18.40 per hour effective 7/1/2026 (this may be adjusted to meet state/local minimum wage laws related to the work location). Our 10-week summer intern program is full-time (40 hours per week). We provide two paid holidays (Juneteenth and Independence Day), ? day Fridays, and up to two days of paid sick leave. The ideal start date is late May/early June, but we will work with applicants if there’s a schedule conflict. The internship is remote (must be in the US), with the opportunity to work from our DC office if desired.  

As a public health organization, CSPI makes efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and visitors. We require all employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are eligible, and the vaccine is available to them. Proof of vaccination is required during the onboarding process.

 

CSPI on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

CSPI is committed to including and valuing diverse voices and fostering a culture that ensures all staff feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to be their best selves. In that spirit, each of us is committed to putting in constant work to live up to our organization’s core values: 

• We are inclusive. We seek to foster an environment where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are affirmed. We actively welcome and value staff with different experiences, backgrounds, attributes, abilities, and perspectives.  
• We are open. We are honest, direct, and respectful in how we communicate with each other.
• We are kind. We communicate and treat one another in a generous, considerate, and compassionate way.   
• We are collaborative. We work together for the common good, seek input from those impacted by our work, and celebrate our shared successes.   
• We are accountable. We acknowledge and assume responsibility for our actions, learn from our mistakes with humility, and change course when circumstances warrant.

Native Bee Field Technician Job

Job Description: The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database at the University of Wyoming is hiring one technician to assist in a study on native bee management at Fossil Butte National Monument, near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The technician will be housed at the park during field work in an apartment or cabin tent. The technician will hike with the project lead to sites in and around FOBU to collect data on the bee community, vegetative and floral communities, and site use by elk. The technician will be trained on collecting bees using nets, blue-vane traps, and emergence traps, and on recording ground cover and floral cover data from quadrats surveys. 

Benefits: This job provides shared housing over the field season. The hired technician will gain experience conducting pollinator surveys, with a focus on techniques to survey for ground nesting bees which make up ~80% of North America’s bee species. The Fossil Butte visitor center and the many fossil shops in Kemmerer (20 minutes east of Fossil Butte) have some of the best preserved lake deposit fossils in the country with some shops offering paid DIY quarry digs. In Kemmerer, the Hams Fork River provides great fly-fishing opportunity. Fossil Butte is located ~3.5 hours south of Grand Teton National Park, ~40 minutes east of the Bear Lake, and ~2 hours north of the High Unita Wilderness Area. 

Qualifications: Applicants with prior field experience in pollinator or botanical surveys are preferred.    Anyone with field experience or course work in natural resources (entomology, botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science, etc.) is encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills. Applicants must work well as a team, be able to problem solve independently, and maintain attention to detail while collecting and recording data in the field. Applicants must be self-sufficient living and working in remote conditions with others. 

Requirements: 

·        Must be comfortable working in sunny, exposed conditions for up to ten hours a day.

·        Must be prepared to work in a range of conditions, i.e. variable temperature, precipitation, and wind. 

·        Must be in good physical condition. Our most strenuous days will involve carrying up to 40 lbs. over three miles with 1000’ elevation change at an altitude above 7,000’. 

·        Must have strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills. 

·        Applicants are expected to have their own packs to carry gear and to come prepared with outdoor clothing appropriate for working in the varied conditions described above. 

·        Applicants should be prepared to work on a flexible schedule that may vary due to weather conditions. 

·        Applicants should be comfortable living remotely in close quarters with the project lead, visiting field crews, and park employees. 

Hours: 40 hours per week (may vary due to weather conditions)

When: mid-April – July 31st, 2025 (start date flexible)

Where: Fossil Butte National Monument, near Kemmerer, Wyoming. 

Pay: $15 / hr. 

Who: Walker Bensch M.Sc. Student, wbensch@uwyo.edu, (561) 510-3301

How to apply: Applicants should email a cover letter, CV or resume, and the contact information (phone and email address) of three references in one document to Walker Bensch (wbensch@uwyo.edu).

TerpsVote

As the semester flies by, it’s never too early to start thinking about the upcoming midterm elections. TerpsVote encourages all students to make sure they’re prepared before November arrives. Students can quickly check their voter registration status, receive election reminders, and access important voting information through TurboVote.

Staying informed and registered ensures that no one is caught off guard when it’s time to cast a ballot. Take a moment now to confirm your registration and be election-ready.

Internship w/ Housing @ Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

 https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001177778906

Position Summary 

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1933 as a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway. This SCA internship will learn, participate, and assist with the implementation of habitat monitoring and management projects at Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

 

Location 

Cambridge, MD

 

Schedule 

May 19, 2026 - August 8, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Support invasive species inventory and removal, including supervised herbicide application; Conduct vegetation and wildlife monitoring in marsh and forest environments; Collect and enter field data and assist with report preparation; Assist with basic equipment and site maintenance; Provide informal education and engage professionally with refuge visitors; Participate in boat-based fieldwork and on-water activities. Boat work is required; Work flexible hours, including occasional long days and weekends, as needed; Perform fieldwork in hot, humid conditions and challenging outdoor environments.

 

Marginal Duties 

Assist with field operations by preparing equipment, supporting daily logistics, and ensuring proper care and storage of tools and supplies; Support special projects and seasonal initiatives, including additional surveys, habitat restoration activities, and invasive species management efforts, as assigned; Perform routine administrative tasks related to fieldwork, such as organizing field notes, entering data, and assisting with the preparation of reports and summaries; Serve as a professional representative of the program when interacting with visitors, volunteers, and partners, supporting public education and outreach activities as needed.

 

Required Qualifications 

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment; Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national; Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle; Must be willing to

undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender, and FBI checks.

 

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Coursework toward or completion of a degree in biology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Housing provided onsite is a shared bunk space with other Refuge interns and seasonal staff. Full kitchen facilities, wifi, and common living spaces are included in the housing accommodation.

 

Compensation  

Weekly living allowance: $650 / week, paid bi-weekly by SCA; One-time travel allowance: $1,100; Housing provided on site.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

Interpretive Skills
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

National Cathedral Horticulture Internship

 Horticulture Intern

Washington, DC

Job Type

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Description

  

The Washington National Cathedral, along with St. Albans School, National Cathedral School, and Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School, is located on a campus of 57 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the nation’s Capital. This internship program provides instruction and hands-on gardening experience. Under the direction of the horticulture staff, interns will participate in the installation, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of the Bishop’s Garden and the Cathedral grounds. Areas of emphasis include an ornamental herb garden, herbaceous perennial borders, a rose garden, 5-acre native woodland, and a classroom vegetable garden. Proper horticulture techniques will be emphasized, including weeding, staking, pruning, watering, plant identification, and using IPM methods of insect and disease control.

Interns will work Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. To enhance educational experience, interns will visit public gardens in the surrounding Metro DC area.

Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or a related field. Applicants must be able to work outside in inclement weather such as rain and extreme heat, must be able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time, must be able to lift, carry, and push at least 30 lbs. Housing is not provided and there is no housing allowance. The internship is 12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates. May through August preferred. Must pass a background check including criminal history and reference checks.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to foundationjobs@cathedral.org or fax to 202-537-5661 EOE

Application deadline: March 27, 2026

Salary: $18/hour

Salary Description

$18.00/hour

Apply

Ramadan at UMD

 

Ramadan at UMD Dear colleagues, Ramadan is here and the interfaith Memorial Chapel is happy to consolidate and connect terps to resources regarding religious observations as part of our commitment to supporting spiritual life for all students on campus. Ramadan is the holy month where observing Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset for the lunar month (usually 29 or 30 days). This year, it is anticipated to fall between February 17 and March 19, 2026. In this email, you will find resources as well as information about the free iftar dinners at stamp throughout the month, which are open terps of all faiths. Each event will have a different focus and opportunity for engagement, prizes, good food, and more.

Looking for more Ramadan resources at UMD? Check out stamp.umd.edu/ramadan

Monday, February 23 Terplink | UMD Calendar Location: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union Doors Open: 5:20 PM (Sunset/Break Fast at 5:55 PM) It's the first Iftar at Stamp of Ramadan! Join us for community, great food, games, prizes, a photobooth and more! Wednesday, February 25 Terplink | UMD Calendar Location: Prince George’s Room, Stamp Student Union Doors Open: 5:20 PM (Sunset/Break Fast at 5:57 PM) In partnership with the interfaith student organization Bridging Paths, join us for a special interfaith iftar. This is the perfect event for those looking to learn more about what Ramadan is all about. Great food, community, games, and more!

Monday, March 2 Terplink | UMD Calendar Location: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union Doors Open: 5:30 PM (Sunset/Break Fast at 6:02 PM) This inter-MSA iftar will be a great time to connect with other students from around the region, as student delegations from our neighboring universities join us to break fast. Wednesday, March 11 Terplink | UMD Calendar Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge, Stamp Student Union Doors Open: 6:30 PM (Sunset/Break Fast at 7:11 PM) It's midterms and Spring Break and Eid are right around the corner, and it's time to lock in! This chill iftar will transition to an evening study zone and hang out space with snacks, drinks, and more until midnight.

Thank you to our Iftars at Stamp Sponsors! The School of Public Health, The Department of Resident Life, The College of Education, A. James Clark School of Engineering, The College of Information, The Division of Student Affairs, The STAMP Programming Fund, and the Pepsi Enhancement Fund.

Supporting our Community during Ramadan

Be mindful of the physical impact of fasting. This might mean that people are less energized or focused while participating in meetings and classes. Acknowledge conflicts. People may need to step away from or miss parts of meetings or classes due to prayer time, or breaking fast. Communicate what expectations are in as far advance as possible. Understand the law and UMD policy. Students and staff with sincerely held religious or spiritual beliefs have the right to request accommodations, when reasonable. See OCRSM for more details. Be proactive! Make space for observers of Ramadan whether or not people have self-identified themselves as Muslim. Relying on clothing or looks to tell you who is celebrating is a quick way to miss the full breadth and diversity of our campus muslim community.

Resources and Prayer Spaces for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Tarif Shraim serves as the Muslim chaplain at UMD. Imam Tarif provides mentorship, care, and coaching to Muslim college students--all are welcome to reach out to him. Office: 2118 Memorial Chapel | Email: tshraim@gmail.com The Muslim Student Association hosts iftars, taraweeh and jummah regularly. Find them and other faith based student organizations on terplink. Prayer Spaces at UMD The Musallah is located in the Cole Field House: Room 0204. It is directly across the southwest entrance of Stamp Student Union, next to the Union Lane Garage. The Stamp Student Union ablution room is located on the Ground floor across from the Hoff Theater. This space is available for use anytime the Stamp is open to the public. The 3214 alcove serves as McKeldin Library’s designated reflection space. The Memorial Chapel is an interfaith space and offers a serene space for all students for reflection, prayer, and meditation during the day.