Do Good Institute Opportunities

 

SERC Internship Info Session

 

SERC Info Session on Summer Internships

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) provides science-based knowledge to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century. SERC leads research on coastal ecosystems—where the land meets the sea—to inform real-world decisions for wise policies, best business practices, and a sustainable planet.

Learn from SERC's Internship and Fellowship Coordinator about their summer internship program for undergraduate and masters students or recent graduates. You will gain insight on what to expect from the program in addition to what is looked for in competitive applicants. 

Friday, January 31

Noon

Via Zoom

Register and access the Zoom link HERE

UMD Arboretum Summer Internships

 

Paid Summer Research Opportunities

 

Chesapeake Climate & Conservation Corps, Maryland Climate Corps

 

Research Opportunity in Precision Agriculture Lab (PAL)

Research Opportunity in Precision Agriculture Lab (PAL)

The Precision Agriculture Lab (PAL) at the University of Maryland is seeking multiple motivated and

passionate undergraduate/graduate students to join our team on various projects. The students

will be paid an hourly rate. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-

edge research in climate- and water-smart precision irrigation and drainage water management,

focusing on regionally represented crop/soil-specific data in Maryland.

Project Overview: The successful candidate will contribute to the development of advanced

irrigation and drainage engineering models and methods tailored for different irrigation systems

and technologies. The students work with the principal investigator and PAL team in developing

science-based cropping information tailored to Maryland's unique conditions, including peak

consumptive water use rates, evapotranspiration rates, rooting depths, and recommended plant

and row spacing. The candidate will also provide help with the Maryland-specific Irrigation Guide

and science-based Irrigation Water Management (IWM) plans to assist in irrigation and improve

water use efficiency.

Qualifications and Preferences:

• Background in agronomy, environmental science, animal science, crop and soil science or related fields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Students will get the opportunity to lead extension articles.
• Prior experience and ability to work in lab, field, and computer programming environments.
• Experience working with Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the state of Maryland. Out-of-state travel may also be required based on availability.
• Flexible work schedule required for data collection in the evening or on weekends.
•  Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience with irrigation and/or drainage water management.
• Prepare project reports by collecting data on crops, soil, and water.
• Minimal physical lifting (less than 30 lbs.) in laboratory and field environments.

For more information about PAL and Principal Investigator, please visit: Precision Agriculture Lab website, https://agnr.umd.edu/about/directory/hemendra-kumar/.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter to Dr. Hemendra Kumar at

hemendra@umd.edu to apply for the position.

2 Student Positions: Agrivoltaic Demonstration Project

 Agrivoltaics combines agricultural production and solar photovoltaic power on the same land. Through research plots at the Wye Research Educational Center (REC) (Queenstown, MD) and Western Maryland REC (Keedysville, MD), the project aims to provide farmers with research-based recommendations to implement within their operations. Additionally, this project seeks to assess best land use management practices to maximize sustainable and profitable endeavors for Maryland entities.

For best consideration, please fill out this form by January 21, 2025. 

Application: go.umd.edu/AgrivoltaicApplication

Agribusiness Student Position

Agricultural Science Student Position

UMD Extension Summer Internships

Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through 

Extension Internships, Summer 2025

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

Applications are now open for the 2025 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm (EST) March 23, 2025. Students that are interested in a career in Extension or agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, and job experience, please encourage them to apply. 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!

When you access the online application at - https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships, you will need to fill out the form and send your cover letter,  resume, unofficial transcripts, and two (2) letters of recommendation -- at least one must be from a current or former professor/instructor, to andrea1@umd.edu. 

Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conference + Scholarship

 

Apply today for a scholarship for the 2025 SFI Annual Conference at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2025 SFI Annual Conference! https://pltcanada.org/en/youth-delegates/

 

The scholarships will cover registration costs, travel, food, and accommodation during the conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Please note, that hotel rooms will not be provided for youth living in Minneapolis.

 

Early applicants get priority consideration! Apply today!  Applications due March 1.