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).