U21 Presentation on Sept. 26th

In 2013, the University of Maryland joined Universitas 21 (U21), a global network of 27 research intensive universities from around the world, bringing together over one million students and 200,000 faculty and staff. Join them for a brief introduction to U21, learn about UMD’s past and current engagement with the network, and explore the opportunities to participate in exciting global collaborations in support of UMD’s internationalization efforts, student success, researcher engagement, and educational innovation.

For Researchers:

- Early career researcher opportunities: https://universitas21.com/get-involved/researcher-opportunities/early-career-researcher-workshops

- Research collaboration Group: https://universitas21.com/what-we-do/areas-focus/researcher-engagement-steering-group/research-collaboration-group

- Example of workshop: Water and Society (deadline to submit has passed):  https://universitas21.com/news-and-events/events/u21-early-career-researcher-workshop-2019-water-and-society

Grad Students:

- https://universitas21.com/get-involved/researcher-opportunities

Students: 

- RISE 21 competition; find out about summer classes: https://universitas21.com/get-involved/international-opportunities-for-students

The Presentation will be Thursday, Sept. 26 from 12-1pm in the Plant Sciences Building Room 2107-09. Faculty, grad students, and staff welcome to attend. Please contact Ann J. Leger aleger@umd.edu with any questions.

Block and Bridle Meeting and New Student Welcome

Block and Bridle’s second meeting of the semester and official new student welcome will be on this Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6 pm in ANSC0412. Block and Bridle is a National Collegiate organization that strives to educate its members on Animal Science and opportunities in the field. The University of Maryland chapter focuses on hands-on learning and professional development to give members the skills they need to succeed in the world beyond UMD. This week they’ll be having an "Ag Olympics” and hope to see you there! Please contact Alfred (“Trey”) Maybury, 2019-2020 Chapter President, at tbmaybury@gmail.com with any questions!

Internship Opportunities with Bethesda Green

Bethesda Green works to address environmental challenges locally by creating a sustainable, green community, built collaboratively through citizen engagement, environmental education, government partnership and innovative business development.They currently have three internship opportunities that are listed below. You can click on the position to learn more. If you are interested in interning with Bethesda Green, send your resume and statement of interest to info@bethesdagreen.org.

Photography Internship

Best for DMV Internship

Be Green for B Corp Student Consultant

Apply to Join the University Student Judiciary

Woodmont Golf Course Maintenance Internship

UMD Research Greenhouse Student Worker Position

There is a student worker position available at the UMD Research Greenhouse. Ideal hours are for a couple of mornings per week, 8-10 hours/week. Contact Sydney Wallace swallac1@umd.edu or 301-405-4375 for more information on the position and to apply.

2019 Fall Career & Internship Fair

2019 FALL CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

The annual UMD Career and Internship Fair is scheduled for 3 days, starting on September 17^th through September 19^th!! The Fair will provide students and alumni with an opportunity to meet with over 295 employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Employers change each day, so be sure to note the day the employers of interest to you are attending! The Career & Internship Fair is for all students regardless of class level.

Business professional attire is requested. Location: University of Maryland, College Park, Stamp Student Union. 

Review a sample of the employers recruiting College of Agriculture and Natural Resources students!

·  Architect of the Capitol

·  Bell Nursery USA, LLC

·  Center for Strategic & International Studies

·  DC Energy

·  Environmental Quality Resources

·  FDA - Center for Veterinary Medicine

·  Frederick CREST

·  Live Green Landscape Services

·  MD Dept. of the Environment

·  Ruppert Landscape

·  View ALL participating organizations

BEFORE THE FAIR:

Review your Careers4Terps profile. Confirm or update your major and class year by clicking the “My Profile” tab located on the far left of the screen. This information will be printed on the nametag we will present you when you arrive to the Fair. The system needs at least 24 hours for the update to be reflected.

Prepare for the fair by attending one of the preparation events below:

·  Drop In Career Fair Prep: September 9-13 & 16 • 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.- University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

·  Drop In Resume Review Hours: Symons 0107 (for AGNR majors only)

·         Monday, September 9 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

·         Wednesday, September 11 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

·         Thursday, September 12 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

·  Workshop: Making the Most of the Career Fair | Monday, September 16 • 4- 5 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

View all prep events and options.

Intern For a Day Program

Intern for a Day connects undergraduate students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day job shadowing experiences.  

Intern for a Day: Fall 2019

featuring job shadowing options in Maryland, DC, and Virginia:
*The list of host options for fall 2019 will be available in late September 2019*

Mandatory Orientation Sessions (Choose 1 of 7 options) 

In order to receive an application to participate in Intern for a Day, you must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how you will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing your host on-site, and how to show appreciation to your host after your experience. 

All sessions will take place in the University Career Center: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing RSVP, please to one of the following options:

• Monday, October 7, 12-12:30pm
• Tuesday, October 8, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 4-4:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 12-12:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 4-4:30pm
• Friday, October 11, 10-10:30am

This year we have over 30 IFAD shadowing options at USDA APHIS including:

• Botany & Plant Health
• Communications 
• Entomology 
• Policy & Regulation
• Veterinary Services
• Wildlife Protection
• and much more!

For more information about the Intern For a Day Program, visit go.umd.edu/ifad

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Maryland Outreach Internship

Established over 50 years ago, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the nation’s leading conservation organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s largest estuary. With 300,000 members, an annual operating budget of $26 million, and a $55 million endowment, CBF’s 190 full time staff work in offices in Annapolis and Easton, MD; Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA; Harrisburg, PA; Washington, DC; and in 15 field education program locations across the Bay watershed.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Maryland Outreach Intern to be based at their Philip Merrill Environmental Center headquarters located in Annapolis, MD. This is an unpaid internship to for the Fall of 2019. The Maryland Outreach intern will assist the MD Outreach Manager on outreach, restoration, and service-learning events CBF will be hosting in the Spring of 2019. Spending part of their time in Annapolis and part at restoration sites across Maryland, the MD Outreach Intern will gain exposure to both environmental policy and hands-on restoration practices while working alongside CBF staff to defend the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint while engaging diverse constituents and stakeholders across the state.

For more information about experience, qualifications, and how to apply, click here. 

Plant Sale Sept. 11th and 12th!

Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Graduate Students Association (PSLA GSA), is putting on a Plant sale to be held at the First Look Fair from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 11th and 12th (Wednesday and Thursday). They will be selling a myriad of mostly indoor plants ranging from spiky cacti to supple aloe plants. Prices will range from $5 to $25, and they will be accepting payments via Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. 

Maryland Sea Grant Job Opportunities

Maryland Sea Grant, part of the University System of Maryland, plays an important role in the network of organizations working to preserve and restore the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s coastal waters. They serve as a bridge between scientific expertise and the needs of people who manage, conserve, enjoy, and make their living from the Chesapeake Bay, America’s largest and most productive estuary. Their mission combines scientific research, education, and public outreach. Guided by a strategic plan, they work to develop sound ideas and practices that can enhance the Bay’s ecology as well as the businesses and jobs that depend on it.

Maryland Sea Grant Currently has two job openings and others that will soon be available for application including positions for Program Administrative Specialist, Accounting Clerk, Undergraduate Student Aide, and Undergraduate Business Office Assistant. For information on these openings, click here.

Microsoft Store LinkedIn Workshop for Branding on Sept. 11

The Microsoft Store at Pentagon City is hosting a  free two-hour workshop on LinkedIn: Building Your Brand for Students with Radio One On-Air Personality and Executive Producer Leah Henry. Attendees will participate in a branding discussion and create or develop current LinkedIn Profiles to take their brand to the next level. Professional headshots will be available. Students, educators and young professionals are encouraged to attend. 

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Where: Microsoft Store at The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

1100 S Hayes Street

Arlington, VA 22202

Register Here: aka.ms/LeahHenry

AGNR Career Drop-In Hours

AGNR Fall Bash on Sept. 12th!

Happy New Academic Year! We would like to welcome all of the students and faculty back to campus with the annual AGNR Fall Bash! This event is co-sponsored by Academic Programs and the AGNR Student Council.

The event will be held Thursday, September 12 from 4-6pm in the ANSC Courtyard. We will have food, games, displays by our student organizations and new this year: a salsa bar and salsa taste-test competition! The event is open to all AGNR students, faculty and staff, so please encourage your classmates and colleagues to come out and celebrate the new year. 

Guests are invited to enter the salsa taste-test competition (individually or as a team) by bringing their favorite salsa (homemade or store bought) to the event. A panel of judges will blindly taste all entries and determine the winner of an AGNR prize pack. Please let April Brohawn abrohawn@umd.edu know if you have questions! 

Science Stories Internship with the US National Park Service