Citizens' Climate Lobby Climate Advocacy Methods Program

The Climate Advocacy Methods Program is for anyone interested in learning and applying Citizens' Climate Lobby’s methods for climate action. Over 15 weeks, participants learn how to lobby members of Congress, write op-eds and letters-to-the-editor, obtain endorsements, use social media for advocacy and grassroots outreach, and more. Anyone is welcome to join regardless of age or student status. The program takes about two hours a week and academic credit is possible through arrangement with the student's academic institution. The cost for the summer 2021 program (June 1 - August 31, 2021) is $25. Deadline to sign up is May 31st at citizensclimatehighered.org/training.

Counseling Center Resources for Coping with COVID's Impact on Mental Health

Counseling Center staff members have developed two virtual workshop videos for you to access. These videos are especially relevant to our current situation as they deal with coping with the pandemic and navigating a socially distanced world. These learning opportunities will teach you specific skills and strategies to help you cope, prevent loneliness and combat social isolation.

The Counseling Center is also hosting weekly drop-in virtual workshops on a wide range of topics. There are now 16 total workshops featuring topics such as academic success, resiliency, and adaptability. You will also find drop-in sessions on Fridays at 12:00 pm for community and support. The Counseling Center's website also features additional COVID-19 care and support resources. Finally, the Counseling Center remains open and available to support you in all ways possible, including offering counseling services for individuals, groups, couples, those in crisis, and more. Please call 301.314.7651 to access these resources or visit the Center site to learn more.

Inspection Support Network Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarship

Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, ISN will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students.

Entries are now being accepted for the Winter scholarship, which runs from January 16th 2021-April 16th 2021. For more information and to apply, click here.

Summer Asynchronous Course: AGNR499C Cuba: A Model for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

AGNR499C Cuba: A Model for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Dates: June 1-July 9
Credits: 3

This course is an examination of Cuba’s unique agricultural practice and food security and how modern- day Cuba is distinguished from other countries in that it is considered the model for sustainable agriculture. The government has given land to rural farmers who grow food for the state and can sell their surplus for a profit. Cuba is a leader in urban agriculture, turning over city plots to citizens who promise to produce food for themselves and the community. Cuba’s constitution guarantees a right to food.

In this course you will learn about Cuba's agriculture and how its history and politics shaped it and the availability of food for its people. The Cuban Revolution dramatically affected land ownership, food distribution and agricultural education. The impact of the Special Period (1993-2008) forced Cuba away from high input, industrial agriculture to a system that relies on biological pest controls and bio- fertilizers, replenishing the soil with biomass, and animal tilling. This system of agroecology utilizes inter-cropping, crop rotation, green manures and vermiculture.

Questions: Ann Leger, International Programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources (IPAN), AGNR, aleger@umd.edu

Military Scholarship for Veterans, Active Duty and Military Spouses

Why was the military scholarship created?
Education is valuable, but it can also be costly. Paying for college on top of everyday expenses can be difficult, and every little bit can help! To show thanks for the sacrifices made by the United States military and their families, Education Connection is offering a scholarship worth $1,000. They hope to help offset the costs of earning a degree and pursuing those next steps in your civilian career path.

The winner can use the $1,000 tuition voucher for any cost related to his or her college. Some restrictions may apply based on the school.

 
Military Scholarship Guidelines
To apply for the scholarship, submit a 250 word response to the following essay:
How has your military service prepared you to enhance your education?

For more information and to apply, click here. Submit your application by September 30, 2021.

Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research Spring 2021 Opportunities

Are you an undergraduate interested in exploring research opportunities - both virtual and in person - for Spring 2021 at the University of Maryland?

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 155 projects are available this Spring 2021 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research. Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 155 available opportunities (more added daily) by clicking here. If you have questions about using our resource write to us at ugresearch@umd.edu

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills. It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Q&A SESSIONS: The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is holding early-semester live, online Zoom Q&A sessions to assist students who want to use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and also to provide advice about additional ways to pursue research opportunities. To receive an invitation to our Q&A sessions, please click here and complete a brief form.

UMD Weed Management Undergraduate Agricultural Research Internship

Project Learning Tree Training Sessions

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is very excited to invite you to a unique training opportunity. MAEOE is hosting four one-hour Project Learning Tree (PLT) E-unit training sessions. Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. These quick training sessions will give you a look into PLT and provide you with the resources to incorporate these lessons into your curriculum. 

These sessions will be hosted over four Wednesday’s in March, each with two time slot options (11:30AM-12:30PM and 3:30-4:30PM). You may sign up for as many or as few of these sessions as you would like. The PLT training activities will focus on four different E-units: Treemendous, Energy and Ecosystems, Green Jobs, and Carbon and Climate. Please fill out the google form linked here to sign up for the sessions.

Dates and Times: 

3/10, 11:30AM-12:30PM OR 3:30-4:30PM - Treemendous

3/17, 11:30AM-12:30PM OR 3:30-4:30PM - Energy and Ecosystems

3/24, 11:30AM-12:30PM OR 3:30-4:30PM - Green Jobs

3/31, 11:30AM-12:30PM OR 3:30-4:30PM - Carbon and Climate

They are looking forward to having you at their training sessions! Please email engagement@maeoe.org with any questions or concerns.

International Agriculture Speaker Series

Cultural Biases: Affecting Change through 4-H International Experience
Jeff Howard and Chris Anderson will be presenting via zoom a program on Tuesday, March 2 at 4 pm EST.
Registration is open at: https://agnr.umd.edu/academics/international-programs-agriculture-natural-resources

Strategic programming efforts such as 4-H exchange, travel abroad, and service learning trips that build on the foundational tenets of 4-H, especially upon enhanced
compassion and caring, can lead to youth’s increased acceptance of others and other cultures, and reduced tolerance of racism and xenophobia. The seminar will showcase two international experiences that Maryland 4-H offers; 4-H Agricultural Tour of Great Britain and; Leadership Learning Experiences in Tanzania Africa. Overview of the experiences will be shared including key programming elements that are intentionally designed to build leadership life skills in youth and also create a climate of opportunity to build empathy and enhanced respect for other cultures and races.

Lifelong implications of these experiences will be showcased as further testament to their importance. In addition to sharing positive outcomes of the experiences,
photos and video footage from Northern England, Scotland, and Tanzania will be incorporated to provide visual connections to the youths’ experiences.

UMD Alumni Association Scholarship

The UMD Alumni Association Scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students is now live. The Alumni Association will be awarding $66,000 to 33 deserving students this year. The application is currently available online and is due by Sunday, April 4th, 2021 by 11:59pm. You can also access the scholarship application at go.umd.edu/alumnischolarship21.
Competitive applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, show commitment to the university community through on-campus and/or off-campus involvement, and exhibit Terp pride. Legacy status (a family member of the applicant having attended the University of Maryland, College Park) is an additional element of the review process, but is not a requirement for consideration.

In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• Have completed one semester at the University of Maryland, College Park at the time of application;
• Submit a complete, online application;
• Have a reference form submitted on the applicant’s behalf;
• Be enrolled full time (12+ credits for undergraduate students and 48+ units for graduate students) during both the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.

Recipients will receive a $2,000 award, $1000 per each semester (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022). Awards will be applied to the recipient’s student account (by the Office of Student Financial Aid) prior to the first day of classes for each semester awarded.

U21 Global Citizenship Program

As we continue to revolutionize international education amidst our unique circumstances, the Office of International Affairs will nominate 75 students to participate in the Universitas 21 Global Citizenship program this spring.

The U21 Global Citizenship program is a three-week experiential online course designed to help you develop the leadership skills needed to advance your understanding of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Students will collaborate and connect with students across U21’s international network to earn a Global Citizenship micro-credential from U21 and Common Purpose.

Submit the nomination interest form no later than March 10, 2021, to request your UMD nomination.There is no cost for UMD students to participate in this program. Learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Questions? Contact Katherine Schwarzentraub at ktraub@umd.edu.

Summer Internship at Dodo Farms

Dodo Farms is a certified naturally grown produce farm in Brookeville, MD. The farm grows seasonal vegetables and pasture raised chickens. They are looking for a summer intern who can work for 24 hours each week starting in May (you may start earlier if your schedule permits). Tasks will include planting, harvesting, weeding and other farm operations. Interested applicants should send an email with the subject, "Farm Internship Application" to dodofarms@gmail.com on or before March 14th, 2021. To learn more about the farm, visit www.dodofarmsmd.com or @dodofarms on Instagram.

Safety, Health and Environmental Manager for the USDA APHIS National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

Ever wanted to work at a state-of-the-art biocontainment laboratory for the study of diseases that threaten both America's animal agricultural industry and public health? Consider being a Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager. USDA APHIS has an opportunity for you at the newly formed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS! https://www.usda.gov/nbaf. 

As the Safety, Health and Environmental Manager of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) you will have lead responsibility for developing and overseeing a comprehensive safety and occupational health program, hazardous waste and a robust environmental protection program, and providing technical guidance and oversight in these areas. The announcement can be viewed at https://www.usajobs.gov.

DE-11040032-21-VSNB
Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager
GS-0018-14
Open: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Close: Monday, March 1, 2021

Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series

Colonial Farm Credit Scholarships

Colonial Farm Credit awards scholarships to students who are furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who exhibit an aptitude for learning and a desire for self-improvement through education.

Applications are due March 1. Click the link to find more details. https://www.colonialfarmcredit.com/scholarships

UMD International Agriculture Speaker Series 2/23

Hydroponic Farm Manager at Piper Hudson, LLC

Piper Hudson, LLC, located in Rockville, MD, is looking to hire a hydroponic farm manager. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainable food and helping our fellow citizens live a healthier life, using the tools of modern farming, marketing, and distribution logistics.

The ideal candidate is someone who has experience and is drawn to sustainable organic farming in a controlled environment. This business will be selling directly to the consumer and so planning skills are critical to meeting forecasted demand.

This paid position also includes benefits. For more information and to apply, click here. 

Two Positions Available at Old Maryland Farm

Old Maryland Farm, at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, MD, has two positions open- an Assistant Farm Manager and Farm Assistant/Interpreter. It is a nice facility that brings agriculture to many Prince George's County residents! Old Maryland Farm is located within Watkins Regional Park and is an education facility, teaching people of all ages about agriculture, livestock, and gardening.

Assistant Farm Manager
Preferred Candidates will possess:

• Experience working on a farm with livestock
• Independently direct staff in day-to-day animal husbandry
• Has knowledge and takes appropriate action with regards to physiological needs and state of animals
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Supervision and management experience
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicates with visitors, staff, and management
• Experience in conducting environmental or agricultural education programs
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on tasks
• Preferred candidates will have a BA/BS in Animal Sciences or related field
• Valid Driver’s License

This position pays $18.00/hr-$25.00/hr dependent upon experience and qualifications.


Farm Assistant/Interpreter
Preferred Candidates will possess:

• Experience working with children
• Experience working on a farm
• Experience in conducting environmental or agricultural education lessons
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• BA/BS in Animal Sciences or Biology earned or in progress
• Valid Driver’s License

This position pays $11.65/hr-$16.80/hr dependent upon experience and qualifications.

For full information and application visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc

Urban Gardener at Love & Carrots

About us:
Love & Carrots is DC’s foremost urban farming and edible landscaping company. We design, install and maintain organic urban farms, vegetable gardens, and native landscapes across DC, MD, and VA. Through our garden care & coaching program we provide expert garden maintenance, guidance, and education in more than 150 gardens every year, helping connect people to their food and inspiring local food production and farming inside the beltway. Since our inception in 2011 we've installed over 1000 gardens and our clients include residents, local restaurants, and community organizations throughout the DMV.

Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time crew member to join our Garden Maintenance team.
Our Urban Farmers are responsible for the maintenance of our clients’ organic vegetable gardens, ensuring that they are beautiful and productive! On an average day they travel to 3-4 gardens, primarily residential, and maintain between 20-30 gardens over the course of a two-week period.
Farmers work independently, driving from garden to garden, to perform all necessary garden tasks, and are supported remotely by our office crew and in the field by a team of experienced senior farmers. Our service area ranges throughout the beltway area, and each farmer is provided with a kit containing all tools needed to maintain gardens. Bulk garden materials are stored at our base of operations for farmer use.

Maintenance tasks include:

• Amending soil, fertilizing.
• Seeding, planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting and applying organic pest control practices.
• Trellising, drip irrigation repair and management.
• Ensuring the area in and around the garden is neat and well maintained.
• Tracking visit details on iPad or phone with our data management software.
• Engaging with clients: teaching, sending recap emails, answering questions, receiving client feedback and applying to gardens.

Necessary Qualifications:

• At least one full season of direct vegetable growing experience in a professional setting, or 5+ years of home vegetable gardening experience.
• A valid driver's license and working personal vehicle required.
• Knowledge of proper harvesting, weeding, transplanting, pest/disease ID, sowing, fertilization and rotation/succession planting techniques.
• The ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions to common garden issues on the spot without immediate assistance.
• Proactive, friendly, and prompt communication through phone and email.
• Comfortable teaching adults and children gardening basics (using our supplied curriculum.)
• Attention to detail and organization.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting rate: $16/hr, depending on experience.
• Health and Dental insurance, 401k, and paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement for use of your personal vehicle on garden routes.
• Vegetables to take home! Our headquarters has a large on-site vegetable garden for staff use.

Interested? Email a brief letter of interest and resume to: garden@loveandcarrots.com

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education Spring 2021 Tutoring Schedule

For additional information about other programs and services available to our multiethnic student population please visit omse.umd.edu.

Virtual Horticulture Job Fair on 3/2

Are you looking for part time or full-time work? Leading area landscaping companies, nurseries, and garden centers will soon be hiring for the busy spring season!

Due to COVID-19, the CCBC Sustainable Horticulture Department will not be holding an in-person Job Fair this year. Instead, a list of all job opportunities will be provided by email on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 to anyone who registers.

Register here: Horticulture Job Fair 2021 or send an email to Martha Pindale, Horticulture Outreach Assistant: mpindale@ccbcmd.edu and ask to be placed on the list to receive the Job Fair List.
Before applying for a job be sure that your resume is up to date.

UMD Smith Business Master's Programs

Employers want candidates who know how to analyze big data and think critically to solve business problems. Maryland Smith’s business master’s programs are designed to give you just that. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of a specialized business area, helping you stand out and make a real impact in the workplace.

Take their quiz to find the right program for you: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/business-masters
Current UMD undergraduates learn about their Plus 1 program: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/plus-1

The admissions team at Maryland Smith is here to help. Whether you have questions about the application process, finding the perfect program that fits what you want to do in your career, or general questions, there are ways to connect. Currently, they are hosting webinars and coffee chats, and consultations. Join them to learn about GMAT/GRE waivers and scholarship opportunities!

Maryland Smith Business Master's Events
Maryland Smith Business Master's Brochure

JIFSAN Summer Internship Program

The JIFSAN internship program, a collaboration between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the University of Maryland, has several positions available beginning in the summer of 2021. Positions will continue through the 2021-22 academic year. JIFSAN interns must have completed at least two college semesters and be enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park during the time of their internship.

Interns are expected to work 30 hours/week during the summer of 2021 and part time (8-10 hours/week) during the academic year. These are intended to be hands-on experiences in FDA laboratories, to the extent possible given the ongoing pandemic. Applicants should be aware that FDA policies and protocols relating to conducting work in federal facilities may require that internships be fully or primarily virtual. After a 100-hour volunteer commitment, interns are eligible for a paid internship at $12/hour.

Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Students who plan to graduate in December 2021 are generally not eligible.

The application form and more information about the program can be found at https://jifsan.umd.edu/research/internship-program. Complete descriptions of the open positions can be found at https://jifsan.umd.edu/research/internship-database. Applications should be submitted by email to Kaci Thompson (kaci@umd.edu).

Review of applications will begin around March 15. Late applications will receive consideration as long as there are positions that remain unfilled.

Interns are needed for the following projects:

• JIP-366 Molecular detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis in soil
• Principal Investigator: Sonia Almeria
• JIP-372 DNA library expansion of botanicals in FDA’s GenomeTrakr CP
• Principal Investigator: Sara Handy
• JIP-375 Genomic characterization of stress adaptation in major foodborne pathogens in food products and in the food processing environment
• Principal Investigator: Maria Hoffman and Jie Zheng
• JIP-376 Advancing methods to isolate and characterize Shiga toxin-producing E. coli from samples collected in the produce production environment
• Principal Investigator: Julie Ann Kase
• JIP-378 Plant Biotechnology Horizon Scanning
• Principal Investigator: Patrick Cournoyer
• JIP-374 Development of analytical techniques for contaminants determination in food contact materials
• Principal Investigator: Rafael Paseiro Cerrato
• JIP-377 Determination of mycotoxins in challenging matrices using automated sample preparation
• Principal Investigator: Kai Zhang

Ed Snider Center Student Leadership Award

Farm Manager and Farm Production Manager for Willowsford Conservancy

Willowsford Conservacy is currently in organic vegetable production (and laying hens) on 18 acres in Ashburn but manages three properties, approximately 300 acres, throughout the community under the 2,200 acre Willowsford Conservancy. Last year, they supported more than 400 vegetable shares and raised about that many laying hens, plus a smaller number of winter shares which they plan to continue. 

They are currently hiring for two positions, farm manager and farm production manager. You can click the respective position title below to view the job postings. 

• Farm Manager
• Farm Production Manager

For any questions, contact Collin at cthompson@willowsfordfarm.com or 563.419.5880 or Deb Dramby at deb@futureharvestcasa.org or 410.925.4807

Maryland Organic Food & Farm Association x Rooting D.C. Workshops

Summer Internship at Maryland Golf and Country Club

Maryland Golf and Country Club in Bel Air, MD will be hiring Interns for the upcoming season.  Duties will include bunker maintenance, mowing of all sorts, landscape detail, course set up, and training on all facets of turf management.  Pay starts at $12-$14 with overtime available.  Benefits include meals and occasional golf privileges.

To apply, contact

Scott Vinson

Assistant Superintendent

Maryland Golf and Country Club

Bel Air, MD 21014

443-299-2730 cell

34svinson@gmail.com

USDA-funded Research and Extension Experience Summer Program

We are accepting applications for our USDA-funded Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates program, "Pigs, Poultry, the Planet, and Data-Driven Problem Solving" (nicknamed "P4"). The P4 program is designed to develop the next generation of data-savvy food animal production professionals, extension associates, and researchers, and we are seeking students with interests in food animal production to apply. As part of the program, students will gain foundational coding skills (no prior coding is necessary or expected!), work on a data-intensive research project, prepare science communication products, and network with professionals working in food animal production. The students will also present at a conference, all expenses paid. P4 students will be paid a $5,000 stipend for the summer. Our program will be virtual this year due to the pandemic. Learn more and apply here: https://p4.rbind.io/

Applications are due this Friday, February 19th, by 5:00 PM! Only undergraduate students who will still be enrolled through summer 2021 are eligible to apply. Students who will have graduated in, or prior to, May 2021 are not eligible to participate. All applicants must be U.S. citizens due to funding restrictions. More details on eligibility are included on the webpage. Applications should include a personal statement, contact information for a reference (note: recommendation letters are not required), resume, and 5-10 sentence response to the question "What is the statistical method you most enjoyed learning about and why?"

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year certificate program combines a fall 2021 seminar and a spring 2022 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!

Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of Nine Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors) - Water Security and Global Health Challenges
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Responses to Global Challenges
• Public Health Policy
• Science Diplomacy
• Political Engagement and Advocacy
• US Diplomacy
• Homeland Security and National Security Policy
• Critical Regions and International Relations
• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or through your own major.
• Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, National Institutes of Health, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, and many more!
• Year round activities include visits to DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
• Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application

First Priority Deadline: March 5, 2021

For more information, visit their Fellows websites: https://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Wilmington Country Club

Apply for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society applications are now available! They hope that all eligible juniors, seniors, and graduate students visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the application process. Applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021. Additionally, if you are currently a freshman or a sophomore, they encourage you to consider applying to Their Top Ten Freshman and Sophomore Leader of the Year, annual awards. This year, both applications will be opening Monday, February 1, 2021 and closing Friday, February, 19, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Please feel free to email: odk@umd.edu if you have any questions about any of these applications. They look forward to reading your applications and good luck!

Sigma Alpha Spring 2021 Virtual Recruitment

Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority with our strong sisterhood, passion for agriculture, professional development and more. We are sure you will find yourself at home with your sisters and best friends for life! Recruitment is happening now and we hope to see you there! Contact our recruitment chair Brooke Knauss at sigmaalphabarecruitment@gmail.com with any questions! See our flier for more information and Go Greek!

ACEing the Virtual Interview with IAA and the ACE Virtual Center

You’ve been zooming for a year now and you may consider yourself a zoommaster. So what’s different when it comes time for a job or internship virtual interview. How do you prepare? Attend this webinar to learn more! 

Zoom Registration Link: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMofuuvrjkqEtWzygVn6K_9zUNIgGDfz6k3
February 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm EST

UMD and USDA APHIS Job Opening for Graduate Students

Two graduate student positions through a collaboration between the University of Maryland (UMD) and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Graduate student positions will be available in Aquaculture Industry Analysis and Development of the APHIS Comprehensive Aquaculture Health Program Standards

Position Description: Two students at UMD will serve as graduate student workers for APHIS Veterinary Services field operations staff and/or the Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health staff. The incumbent will provide analytical and writing support for developing materials for the aquaculture industry and/or pathways evaluation for multiple pests and diseases of aquaculture at multiple U.S. entry points. Ideal candidates would understand or be willing to develop expertise around various aspects of the aquaculture industry, best practices for biosecurity, and/or risk analysis techniques. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/aquaculture/cahps

How to apply: A USAJobs listing will be advertising at a GS7 or GS9 pay grade, but it will be open only to UMD students and available through a direct link. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen. Interested candidates must also complete an online application for the fall semester at https://ansc.umd.edu/graduate/prospective-students.

UMD Counseling Center's #FUReverLoveUMD Pet Photo Contest

Calling all students who love their pets! Check out the Counseling Center's #FUReverLoveUMD pet photo contest for a chance to win a Terrapin Express Card! Just snap a pic of your furbaby (or if you're not with them find an old photo) and post it on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook by Feb. 15th. Don't forget to tag and follow the Counseling Center to finalize your submission! And just a heads up that your Instagram/Twitter account or your Facebook post will need to be public in order for them to enter you into the contest.

We Got Us: Black Terps Empowerment and Wellness Group

Nelson Zounlome and Victoria McNeil-Young will be facilitating a virtual group for Black UMD undergraduate students titled “We Got Us: Black Terps Empowerment and Wellness Group”. The purpose of this group is to provide a space for Black undergraduate students to learn how to better navigate higher education at a predominantly white institution (PWI). Topics covered include but are not limited to self-compassion/love, mental wellness, Black joy, dealing with racial oppression, and community building. Furthermore, this culturally tailored group aims to help Black undergraduate TERPS connect, reflect, heal and thrive. The group will run on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm starting on February 17th. All group sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom and students are required to complete a screening appointment with the counseling center in order to participate in the group. A flyer for the group is attached to this email.

Students should contact Victoria McNeil-Young, M.S. vmcneil1@umd.edu, or Nelson Zounlome, M.S.Ed. nzounlom@umd.edu for more information or to schedule a group screening appointment.

Dual Seasonal Turf Internship at Camden Yards

Rolling Road Golf Club and Camden Yards are offering a very unique Dual Turf Internship opportunity. This internship is a 12-week program, 6 weeks at Rolling Road Golf Club and 6 weeks at Camden yards which will offer candidates a unique experience within both golf course and sports field areas of the turf industry. Commuting is convenient with only 11 miles between properties. Candidates that are ready to gain experience in multiple areas of the turf industry and are ready to take their next step should apply.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Nicole Sherry, nsherry@orioles.com and Chris Fernandes, cfernandes@rollingroadgc.com.

Rolling Road Golf Club was originally built in 1919 and designed by two-time British Open winner, inductee into the Worlds Golf Hall of Fame and internationally acclaimed golf course architect, Willie Park Jr. The golf course is set on 89 acers of rolling terrain in Catonsville Md. Currently the Golf Club is involved in a Master Plan to bring back the original charm from the early 1900’s.

Your RRGC Internship will cover:

• Daily Course Set Up
• Cultural Practices
• Calibration of sprayers and fertilizer equipment
• Chemical and Fertilizer Applications
• Water management in the Mid Atlantic
• Irrigation upkeep and repairs
• Equipment operation
• Working closely with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
• Leading small crews on golf course projects
• Working with Equipment Manager

RRGC Job Benefits:

• Potential for future position
• Golf Privileges
• Uniforms
• Meals at employee cost

Being home field to the Baltimore Orioles, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is an iconic ballpark that forever changed baseball. Built in 1992 Camden Yards is located in the inner harbor area of downtown Baltimore. OPACY is host to 81 home games in a regular season as well as many extra events and concerts. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of sports turf management. 

The internship portion with the Baltimore Orioles will consist of the following:

• Daily field preparations/set up
• Agronomic practices: sodding, aeration, topdressing, verticuting, sweeping
• Equipment operation
• Small engine repair and maintenance
• Irrigation maintenance and repair
• Chemical and fertilizer applications
• Data collection
• Field construction projects
• Maintaining Kentucky bluegrass in a transition zone
• Water management
• Uniforms provided
• Meal benefit
• Parking

Regenerative Agriculture Position with The Nature Conservancy and UMD

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Can you communicate the significance of your research project in just three minutes? The University of Maryland Graduate School invites graduate students from all disciplines to compete in the 2021 Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®).

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to demonstrate their ability to effectively explain their research to a general audience in an engaging and interesting manner.

The competition takes place in two rounds. The College-level competition occurs in early March. The top four students will advance to the Campus-level competition that occurs in April. You may win prizes and become famous! You will definitely hone your ability to describe your research in a compelling way - a skill that will serve you well for your whole career.

To learn more, please visit the 3MT webpage where you will find the 3MT guidelines and past winners. 3MT Registration is open until February 22! 3MT Registration Form

Envista Farms Hydroponic Internship

Sigma Alpha Candy Gram Fundraiser

Meet the Clubs of AGNR! Sponsored by AGNR Student Council

Join us Monday, February 8th at 5pm for an opportunity to meet with representatives from clubs and organizations from around AGNR to learn how to get involved and meet new people. 

This event will be held 2/8/21 from 5-6pm via Zoom-- https://umd.zoom.us/j/92416126268?pwd=NjFLcWpPSHBveXFBTzAvUEpSSUczZz09

 UPDATE! View the About the Clubs slide deck here!

Terps for Isreal (TFI) Film Festival

Come join TFI for the first installment of this semester's film festival to watch Undressing Israel. Undressing Israel is a documentary about the thriving Gay community in Israel.

February 9, 2021 at 7:00PM

Register in advance at https://ter.ps/tfifilms to join us!

Virtual Interview Workshop - Co-hosted by MANRRS & USDA APHIS

Join MANRRS and USDA APHIS for our Virtual Interview Workshop on Tuesday, February 16th at 4:30 pm. We will have a speaker discuss skills and strategies, followed by small group breakout sessions where participants will have a chance to practice answering common interview questions and receive feedback from a cadre of APHIS hiring managers.

Register through: https://careers.umd.edu/event/interviewing-101-workshop-aphis

Alpha Gamma Rho Rush Event

Alpha Gamma Rho is a premier Agricultural and Life Sciences fraternity at the University of Maryland. Our brotherhood stands for the best mental, social, and moral development as we pursue our initiative to make better men. Anyone pursuing education in AGNR or simply is passionate about the outdoors is encouraged to inquire!

Join us for our rush events on Monday February 8th 6pm, Wednesday February 10th 6pm, and Friday February 12th 6pm

The Zoom ID for the events is 546 640 8701

Student Dietetics Association February Meeting

The Student Dietetics Association first's meeting of the Spring 2021 semester will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd from 6-7pm. We will have some fun activities planned and give an overview of our monthly meetings for the spring semester. We would love to see you!

Email Jenna at jtognola@terpmail.umd.edu for the Zoom link for the meeting!

Agronomy Club - First Meeting of the Semester!

Come out and join the Agronomy Club! Our first club meeting of the semester will be on February 10 at 6pm.We have some exciting guest speakers scheduled for this semester and you don’t want to miss connecting with them! Email us at agronomyumd@gmail.com and we will get you connected to our email list and send you the meeting's Zoom link!

Position Openings for Hungry Harvest

Hungry Harvest is a passionate, crafty, & produce-loving team on a mission to end food waste & hunger in the US. Creativity is their strong suit. Blazers & ties are not. If you’re looking for a job where you’ll be challenged in every way, shape & form, click here. They’re seeking people who aren’t afraid of the enormous task that lies ahead, that have business savvy, & can use their hands as much as their head.

Positions are available all across the country, including locations in Baltimore and Jessup, Maryland.

Position Openings at Rodale Institute

The new year has brought with it new opportunities to work at Rodale Institute! They're thrilled to be expanding their team and adding staff members at locations across the country. Each member of the Rodale Institute team is passionate about improving the well-being of people and the planet through innovative organic research and leadership. If you share this passion, we welcome you to apply for the positions linked here. 

Positions at their headquarters in Kutztown, PA include the following (click respective position titles for a full description): 

• Facilities Manager 
• Organic Livestock and Dairy Consultant
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Crop and/or Weed Scientist
• Chief Scientist 
• Senior Administrative Assistant

Farmer to Farmer Program Recruiter for Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is looking for a recruiter for their Farmer to Farmer Program. The program works in six countries and for people who want to find a way to get into the realm of international agriculture development, this is a good way to get a start. For more information and to apply, click here.

Assistant Superintendent at Philadelphia Cricket Club

Philadelphia Cricket Club provides the ultimate work experience in a fast-paced environment with a large membership network of 1,600 members that prides itself on moving the turf staff on to their own superintendent jobs. PCC recently had the pleasure of helping our Militia Hill Superintendent get a job. It is a club that provides an accelerated and diverse learning experience as well as an expansive network and networking opportunities to aid in career advancement.

The assistant will work directly with the Superintendent and Grounds Maintenance Manager in daily planning, scheduling, and supervising of all golf course maintenance activities. The assistant superintendent will have the chance to take part in project management, monthly budgeting, chemical and fertilizer record keeping, scheduling, and applications as well as labor tracking.

For more information about the job and the club please visit PCC Grounds Blog.

Terp Farm Spring Internship

Terp Farm is a four-season sustainable vegetable and cut flower farm located 15 miles from campus at the University’s Central Maryland Research and Education Center, Upper Marlboro Facility. Established in 2014 as collaboration between the Department of Dining Services and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the farm provides fresh produce to the campus dining halls and food-insecure members of the campus community through donations to the Campus pantry. Additionally, the farm has served as a “living laboratory” for students of the University to engage in practical farming applications and learn skills and concepts that are imperative to running a successful farming operation. 

The Terp Farm team is seeking student staff members for employment on the farm for the 2021 season. The position runs from April through November. Wages start at $12/hr. The Terp Farm Manager will provide support to the Terp Farm Student Staff by incorporating education and mentorship throughout the workday, as well as opportunities for field trips and workshops based upon student staff interest.

For more information and to apply, click here. Applications are due February 28th, 2021.

Food Equity Council Food Recovery & Assistance Program Coordinator

The Institute for Public Health Innovation and the Prince George's County Food Equity Council are hiring a part-time Food Recovery & Assistance Program Coordinator to support the launch of a new food recovery platform in Prince George's County.

The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is recruiting a part-time Food Equity Council Food Recovery & Assistance Program Coordinator to support the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC), an initiative housed within IPHI. FEC is a local food policy council that helps residents grow, sell, and choose healthy foods. Since 2013, the FEC has been a voice for county residents at the policymaking table. The council members and staff work closely with county leaders to find systematic and sustainable solutions to our county’s public health and economic challenges by advocating for policy that creates a more equitable local food system. FEC believes every resident, regardless of their race, class, or zip code, should be able to easily access healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate, and locally produced foods. The FEC Food Recovery & Assistance Program Coordinator works independently, with guidance, and collaboratively with the FEC Program Director to manage the communications, logistics and weekly administrative needs related to the FEC’s work. The Coordinator will also facilitate strategic planning with the FEC, identifying promising practices, strategies and implementation plans that will enhance food equity in Prince George’s County. The position requires excellent interpersonal, project management, organizational, computer, and writing skills as well as the exercise of extensive discretion, independent judgment, political acumen, and diplomacy.

For more information and to apply, click here. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references by February 14th, 2021.

MaryPIRG Make Your Own Mask Event

Are you interested in learning how to make your own mask at home? Join the MaryPIRG Public Health Campaign and Rendered Inc. on February 10th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST over Zoom to learn how to make one! If interested, make sure to have cotton fabric (ex. a T-shirt), a needle and thread, scissors, an iron, and 2 pieces of elastic (ex. rubber bands, hair ties, cloth strips, etc.). Join us for a relaxing and fun night! If you have any questions please email umdmarypirg@gmail.com. To receive the Zoom link prior to the event, please RSVP using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3i0JQh68tCpoJS1-ZMVXm7Igkcbd1JoduNuGuD34IuPhvTQ/viewform.