Working closely with the National Park Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) has developed paid internships aimed at providing students with the mentorship and hands-on experience needed for the 21st century workforce. Internships are found in a wide variety of fields–education, historical preservation, resource management, visitor service, and Find out more »
JobOps 1/26/17
This summer at the University of Central Florida, we are pleased to host the second year of our National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars through Community GIS and Citizen Science. Our program offers fully funded summer research experiences for at least 8 undergraduate students in Belize Find out more »
JobOps 12/4/16
Nothing says procrastinating on the last week of the semester like looking at green jobs! Take a look at this week’s set of job postings. Jobs Social Sciences/Policy Full time Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Salaried, State of MD Environment America Fellow DC, Boston, Philly, Raleigh, Portland Research Assistant, Buildings (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) Find out more »
JobOps 11/3/16
ENST Jobs, Internships, and More! Jobs Social Sciences/Policy Full Time Entry Level Environmental Professional-Taylorsville, UT Air Quality Permitting Entry Level Fellowship with Clean Air Programs-CA Climate Corps and Americorps Science Full Time Environmental Scientist- Entry Level Charlotte, NC Environmental Scientist- Entry Level Alexandria, VA Humanities Part Time Sound to Sea Environmental Education Paid, North Carolina Find out more »
JobOps 10/11
Happy reading days! Now that you are back and refreshed from break, take a look at these environmental job opportunities! Social Sciences/Policy Jobs Full Time Abt Associates– Research Assistant, Climate Change, Bethesda MD Sierra Club, Western MD Conservation Program Coordinator Kalamazoo Nature Center, Urban Outreach Coordinator Internships Conservation International, Research Analyst, paid, Arlington VA Eco-Coach, Marketing Find out more »
JobOps 9/22/16
Here’s the latest JobOps! Social Sciences/Public Policy Internships Part Time Editorial Intern, Earth Justice, San Francisco, paid For more information and to apply: http://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/33784/editorial-intern Environmental Policy Intern, Citizens for a Healthy Bay, Tacoma WA, unpaid For more information and to apply: http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Citizens-for-a-Healthy-Bay/jobs/Environmental-Policy-Intern-4084414caaee8bff?q=Environmental+Policy+Internship Communications (journalism) intern, La Crosse, WI For more information and to apply: http://www.ecojobs.com/jobs_details.php?sec=7EW&AID=100711 Educator Program Find out more »
JobOps 9/6/16
Welcome back to JobOps! Visit the Environmental Studies page biweekly for new posts. Just remember, the positions go quickly, so if something interests you, apply fast! Please email Gtsawyer@smcm.edu if any of the links are inactive or if you have any questions. Enjoy! Jobs Environmental Sciences Full Time Mammal Animal Keeper- Bronx Zoo 1 Find out more »
Food Security in Lexington Park
Paige Dansberger works at the Three Oaks homeless shelter in Lexington Park. Her current internship evolved from volunteer work that started in late March. Now her time there revolves around the small, 16’ by 20’ garden she helped build on its property. Her internship will last for 11 weeks this summer, and on her days Find out more »
The Nature of Waste
This video is part of Gillian Sawyer’s independent study under the mentorship of Professor Sue Johnson, for a cross disciplinary Art and Environmental Studies piece. She sought to understand and blur the relationship between nature and man made objects, particularly litter. In addition to the documentary, she made a book of nature and trash rubbings, Find out more »
Plants of Colonial Maryland exhibition
Come see the botanical illustrations created by students in The Artist Naturalist course! Opening: Friday, May 6 4:00-5:00pm Visitor’s Center, Historic St. Mary’s City This project is a joint effort between St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary’s City. The students in The Artist Naturalist class did not have previous experience in botanical illustration. Find out more »
From the Newsroom
St. Mary’s College Environmental Studies to Receive Grant to Spur Civic Learning in Major Design
Asst. Prof. Gurbisz Co-authors Report on the Effects of Nutrient and Stormwater Reduction in the Chesapeake Bay