Terp Family Student Scholarship

The Terp Family Student Scholarship application for 2022-2023 is available now! Formerly the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards, the Terp Family Student Scholarship Award is a one-time award presented each year to undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating financial circumstances. Submission deadline is Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Eligibility criteria & application available at go.umd.edu/tfss22.

Alpha Gamma Rhodeo 4/2

Please join the Brothers of Alpha Gamma Rho as they raise money to help support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)!

Smithsonian Women’s Committee Diversity Internship in Conservation Biology

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Center for Species Survival is accepting applicants for conservation biology internships. Headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia, SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian's global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. Since 1983, Center for Species Survival scientists have pioneered innovative approaches to solve wildlife conservation problems around the world, with the goal of avoiding extinction and creating methods to sustain viable wildlife populations in zoos and the wild.

This is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate (first year) students to gain experience in conservation biology with a special emphasis in reproductive science and its role in conservation. Students will gain first-hand experience in tackling conservation issues and fundamental biological questions while working alongside highly experienced researchers from SCBI’s science directorate. They will be mentored in the scientific process, including defining their own research project, robust record keeping, data and statistical analyses, data presentation and a final scientific paper.

For more information about qualifications, benefits and how to apply, click here. Applications are due Monday, April 4th, 2022.

Careers in Environmental Science Panel 4/13

RESTORE, in collaboration with UCC@AGNR, is hosting a Careers in Environmental Science panel. You will have the opportunity to learn from alumni in a variety of environmental spaces and organizations including policy, tech, and wildlife. We have alumni representing The Nature Conservancy, the National Aquarium, ICF, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice. 

Event details:
Wednesday, April 13
6 - 7 PM
Virtual, via Zoom
To register, log into Careers4Terps here.

Inaugural Spring Health Professions Symposium

About: This unique, conference-style event allows students and alumni the opportunity to engage in workshops about a variety of important topics related to career exploration and admission to health professional programs. The FREE, full-day event will feature presentations on topics related to admissions requirements, gaining experience, skill building, and professional development for the following health professions: medicine, podiatry, optometry, dentistry, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and genetic counseling. Presenters will include health professional school admissions representatives, healthcare professionals, current graduate students, pre-health advisors, alumni, and student leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to network and learn more about how to achieve their goals in healthcare. Light refreshments will be provided.

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April, 9, 2022

Where: In-person at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center, University of Maryland, College Park

Target Audience: ALL pre-health students and alumni of the University of Maryland, College Park, and surrounding universities

How to Register: This is a FREE event. Attendees should register here

Deadline to Register: Registration closes on March 31, 2022

Contact Courtney Butler, HPAO Assistant Director, at cbutler@umd.edu with questions.

Do Good Institute's Summer Impact Interns Program

The Do Good Institute's Summer Impact Interns Program is open for applications! With more than fifty available internships for both graduate and undergraduate students, it’s shaping up to be a great summer.

Internships range from communications and marketing to design, program management, fundraising, research and grant management.

This leadership pipeline links undergraduate and graduate students to project- and social impact-based internship opportunities with alumni organizations and partners of the Do Good Institute. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network, and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. Applications close March 27 at 11:59pm.

See the open positions and apply here: https://go.umd.edu/summerpositions
Learn more about Impact Interns: https://go.umd.edu/impactinterns

Sigma Alpha Sticker Fundraiser

Support the sisters of Sigma Alpha by purchasing a sticker! Both stickers were designed by our sisters and you have the option to choose between 2 designs or even purchase both. Single stickers are $3 each and the Bundle option (1 of each sticker) is $5. All stickers will be mailed out about 2 weeks after pre-order sales end. Sales will be from March 15th to March 22nd. The link to order can be found here. 

Undergraduate Student Hackathon

PLACEHack challenges undergraduate student teams to tackle a place-based problem in College Park—an underused space, a dangerous intersection, post-COVID dining spaces—and disrupt its course. At PLACEHack, unconventional ideas, teamwork and pizza converge to inspire great spaces@UMD.

Teams are given one challenge, 24 hours and copious snacks to create inspired and creative solutions for cash prizes. PLACEHack is open to all UMD undergraduates and teams must be interdisciplinary. Build your own team or get matched by PLACEHack!

Registration Deadline: March 28

Event Dates
Friday, April 1 @ 6:30pm to Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ 6:30pm

Learn more and register at: go.umd.edu/placehack
Questions? Email: placehack@umd.edu

Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association Scholarship

The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association has announced the availability of several scholarships for college-aged horticulture students. The MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship will award three $5,000 scholarships for eligible students in ornamental horticulture and landscape programs.

Applications for this scholarship are due May 31st. Visit the MNLGA website, for more information.

In addition to the aforementioned scholarships, the MNLGA in conjunction with MANTS, sponsors the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is administered by the Horticulture Research Institute (HRI). Further information regarding this program may be found here.

The MNLGA website also includes scholarship information for awards offered by the Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) and the Southern Nursery Association. Detailed information regarding each of these opportunities may be found here.

Camp Counselor at Mary's Land Farm

AGNR State Fair Dairy Exhibit Team

Creating Leadership Through Extension Summer Internships

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking undergraduate students interested in careers in Extension and agriculture industries.

Applications are open for the 2022 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program. The deadline is 11:59 pm (EST) Tuesday, March 25th. Apply if you are interested in a career in Extension or agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining leadership skills, and job experience. This is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, and related programs. We prioritize students currently enrolled in a two-year program and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree program. This is a paid internship!

Apply online: https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships

Wags for Wellness 3/18

Join the University Health Center and visit with some of your favorite friendly pups with Wags for Wellness! March visits are scheduled for Thursday, March 10 from 11a.m.-1p.m. at the Health Center and Friday, March 18 from 1p.m.-3p.m. at McKeldin Library. Sign-ups are required. Use this link to register for one or more of our upcoming events!

Federal and Global Fellows- 2nd Wave of Applications

The second wave of applications is now open for Global/Federal Fellows, which features a one-year active-learning program for students interested in gaining federal government or nonprofit experience. The program consists of a fall 2022 seminar and spring 2023 internship; students choose from a number of weekly seminars and for-credit internships at multiple sites in the Washington, D.C., area. Past internships have been at the U.S. Department of State, International Rescue Committee, the United Nations and more. Apply by March 27.

Naturally Latinos Conference for Environmental Job Seekers

The theme of the 4th Naturally Latinos conference is, “Otro mundo es possible/Another world is possible” and it will run from March 22 to March 26, 2022. They will elevate the voices of environmental professionals from the Latino community on environmental issues in the region including Human Health and Access to Nature, Biodiversity and Habitats, Climate Crisis and Sustainable Land Use. Speakers and panelists will present interactive content through virtual and in-person programming. The in-person conference day will be held at the Silver Spring, Maryland Civic Center on March 25th.

They are especially pleased to welcome their two keynote speakers, Ana Luz Porzecanski, Director, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, American Museum of Natural History, and Adam Ortiz, Region 3 Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, to this year’s conference. More information about the conference can be found here: https://anshome.org/naturally-latinos-2022

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program honors the legacy of Howard Peters "Pete" Rawlings, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 40th district for more than two decades. The Rawlings Program provides students the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Delegate Rawlings and develop as a champion for those marginalized and underrepresented in public leadership & decision-making processes.

Working with faculty, alumni and local leaders, Rawlings Fellows will develop skills and resources needed to take on leadership roles during the program and into their careers. Fellows will also grow to understand the importance of cultural pluralism and advocacy for unheard voices while developing leadership skills needed to adequately address these disparities.

The program offers opportunities for mentorship, professional development events, potential engagements with local & state leaders, the opportunity to secure an internship with a government agency, political organization or nonprofit and gain hands-on experience to actively serve in the local community. These program components help Rawlings Fellows realize their commitment to public service and further develop critical leadership skills necessary for a career in government, nonprofits or private sector jobs related to leadership and advocacy for the underrepresented.

Students must have 2 remaining semesters left at the start of the program in the fall to be eligible. The application deadline is April 2, 2022. To apply, prospective students can click this link.

AGNR Student Resume Workshop 3/10

ENST RESTORE's Bags4Bagels 3/15-16

Please join ENST RESTORE for their Bags4Bagels event! Bring a plastic bag (or as many as you'd like!) and receive a bagel or donut in return! All of the bags will be recycled after the event. They will be in the Animal Science 04xx Hallway on March 15th and 16th from 10am-12pm.

Fulbright Grants for International Study, Research, and English Teaching

Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation? View the recently updated video presentation on the Fulbright US Student Grant program, the State Department's largest international exchange program! Interested but can't attend? To gain access to this presentation and our full ELMS/Fulbright resource site click here to complete a brief survey.

Fulbright awards provide recent and upcoming B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with grants for international experiences, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations.

There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad or pursue graduate studies abroad; and English Teaching Assistantships. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

UMD Campus Deadlines: September 1, 2022 for research applicants / September 30, 2022 for masters/English teaching applicants

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

UMD Department of Entomology Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant

The Hamby Lab with the Department of Entomology at UMD is hiring undergraduate students for paid summer research positions. Students will conduct field work, maintain insect colonies and small fruit plantings in the lab and more. Applicants must have a U.S. driver’s license, be available to work 20 to 40 hours per week, and be willing to get a little dirty. To apply, send an email to Maria Cramer and cc Lasair ní Chochlain with a short cover letter in the body of the email, your resume and contact information for two references.

First Cross Talks of the Semester - Sponsored by AGNR Student Council

Come join us on Thursday for our first Cross Talks of the semester this Thursday, March 10 from 6-7pm in ESJ 2212. 

Cross Talks are gatherings where the AGNR and campus community can come together to learn and have a critical conversation at the intersection of food, agriculture and the environment. Cross Talks are loosely modeled after TEDx Salons to bring people together to engage, share, and learn.

Dr. David Myers will be joining us to present and lead a conversation on Urban Forestry and design. 

Register for Undergraduate Research Day 4/17

Undergraduate Research Day allows undergraduate students at UMD to present a research project to the campus community in a poster format. Any work conducted as part of a campus course, internship or program is eligible for presentation as long as they are faculty-sponsored. If interested, register your presentation by the March 27 priority deadline or the April 17 final deadline. Undergraduate Research Day will take place on April 27, 1–4 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union.

Graduation Fair 3/9 and 3/10

Hello AGNR Seniors!

This is a reminder that the University Book Center will be holding a Graduation Fair on March 9th and March 10th, 11am - 4pm. During the event, you will be able to try on and purchase regalia, order graduation announcements and/or class rings, and so much more. You can also receive a discount on diploma frames and have your photo taken while you are there. Please visit https://commencement.umd.edu/graduation-regalia-information for more info.

*Note: additional details for graduation clearances and the AGNR Spring Commencement Ceremony will be shared with you very soon so please keep an eye on your email. In the meantime, most details can be found here.

Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarships

Dedicated to increasing agricultural literacy and agricultural education, Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) is a nonprofit organization with programs serving pre-kindergarten through post-secondary audiences. MAEF signature programs include “Infusing Ag in the Classroom” professional development courses for teachers; mobile science labs; mobile agricultural showcases and Maryland FFA. Funded by the Maryland “ag tag” license plate revenues, gifts, grants and program fees, MAEF promotes the importance of agriculture in everyone’s daily lives. For more information visit www.maefonline.com.

The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) is now accepting applications for its 2022 Academic Scholarship and the Dr. Ronald J. Seibel Scholarship.

 

Dr. Ronald J. Seibel Scholarship

The Seibel Scholarship provides up to $1,000 in tuition funding to qualified college students.  It is open to students pursuing a two-year or four-year degree enrolled in majors leading to careers in agriculture or agriculture education at a qualifying institution. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by April 1, 2022.  

 

Dr. Ronald J. Seibel established this scholarship fund during his lifetime to support students seeking agricultural degrees or certificates. As a former educator and longtime director of the Institute of Applied Agriculture at the University of Maryland, Dr. Seibel was a passionate supporter of agricultural education. 

2022 Academic Scholarship

The recipients of the MAEF Academic Scholarship will receive $1,500 in support of their academic achievements and pursuit of a career in agricultural or Extension education. MAEF Academic Scholarships are open to rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by April 1, 2022.  

Award announcements for both scholarships will be made by April 30, 2022.   

Application information, the online application, and the full announcement are posted on MAEF’s website at http://maefonline.com/home/student-center/scholarships/ 

UMD Conferences and Visitor Services Assistant

Apply today for a summer 2022 assistant position with the University of Maryland’s (UMD’s) Conferences and Visitor Services. Employees will receive free summer housing and hourly pay as they help coordinate a full range of campus services, including meeting space reservations, transportation, dining, on-campus lodging and more for adult/youth conferences, athletic camps, special events and UMD academic programs. Applications close March 23.

Student Trainee for National Science Foundation

This Student Trainee opportunity with the National Science Foundation is under the Internship component of the Pathways Programs. The Internship Program provides students enrolled in high schools, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education. Veteran's Preference will be applied in filling positions under the Pathways Programs.

As a Student Trainee, you will:

• Play a key role in the processes involved in grants and cooperative agreements including soliciting and evaluating proposals, awarding funds, monitoring the status of grants and cooperative agreements, tracking budgets, and preparing a variety of reports.
• Work with a variety of automated systems to enter information about grant proposals, to forward information to reviewers electronically, and to facilitate panel review meetings.
• Coordinate the logistics for meetings and conferences of scientific panelists or senior leaders.
• Provide administrative support to staff including handling travel arrangements; and assisting in the management of the DD and/or DDD’s calendar and scheduling of appointments; answering phones; greeting visitors; and participating in the planning/coordination of meetings, including making space reservations, etc.

For more information regarding requirements, benefits, evaluation, and to apply, click here. Applications are due March 16th. 

Apply for UMD-Summer: Greece: Health Implications of the Mediterranean Diet and Culture

UMD's Department of Nutrition and Food Science is offering a short term study abroad course to Greece this summer!

Did your study abroad experience get cut short? Do you want to have your Mama Mia moment? Do you want to earn easy credits? With this experience, you will learn more about nutrition and how diet affects health. Eat your way through Greece! You'll learn about olive oil, wine, cheese, and be immersed into Greek culture. All students from any department are welcome!
*Students in the School of Public Health can earn credits towards their degree in their program. Students in the NFSC department can earn credits as an elective.

Apply for UMD-Summer: Greece: Health Implications of the Mediterranean Diet and Culture! Applications close March 15th.
For more information, feel free to email emkim25@terpmail.umd.edu or Dr. Sahyoun nsahyoun@umd.edu
There will also be an information session this Thursday (3/3/22) at 5pm via zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/j/6395198363

Coastal Biology Undergraduate Research Program at the University of North Florida

The University of North Florida (UNF) is one of the host sites for the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. The program, which runs May 23 to July 29, offers paid research training experiences in coastal biology to 10 undergraduate students. Students are paired with professionals to complete and present research projects related to their advisor’s expertise. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The program provides free meals, housing in UNF residence halls and a $5,500 stipend. Applications close March 19.

Agriculture/Business Internship at Bennett Orchards

Bennett Orchards is a sixth generation family-run peach and blueberry orchard in Frankford, Delaware, located just 7 miles from Bethany Beach. They are looking for summer employees/interns interested in working with agriculture, pick your own, and farmers markets along the Delmarva Coast which provide a great insight into the grass roots running of a business and also into agriculture. They are flexible and anyone interested/majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, business, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, operations management and statistics would be great candidates and gain valuable experience in these fields. If your major or area of expertise falls outside of these we still have opportunities available. All positions would be flexible paid internships starting at $15/hr and would be from the middle of June until the end of August. A great way to spend summer at the beach while earning income and gaining valuable business/agricultural experience from a sixth generation Delaware Family Farm growing peaches and blueberries. 

Their website bennettorchards.com provides more information on their operation. Reach out to them today! You can apply here through Careers4Terps.

The Wildlife Society at UMD T-Shirt Fundraiser and Tie Dye Event

The Wildlife Society at UMD launching their new t-shirt fundraiser! They’ve updated the design and have decided to take orders using a google form (https://forms.gle/E97vPFeiBiasfios6). Shirts are still $17 each (2XL, 3XL, and 4XL cost extra) and we will accept venmo or cash when you pick up the shirt. More details on pick up and the free tie die event are in the google form. Orders close March 10th!