GeoTerps

About the Internship:

Montgomery County, Maryland, is at the forefront of local climate action. Through its Climate Action Plan and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2035, the County is implementing innovative policies and programs to reduce emissions, build resilience, and promote environmental justice.

The Montgomery County Executive’s Office is seeking Summer Climate Interns to support this work. Interns will gain hands-on experience with local government climate efforts, including policy research, program support, and a strong focus on communications and community outreach. Interns will be on-boarded and paid through a temporary services agency and will be detailed to the County for the internship duration.

Read more and apply:

The Student Conservation Association is looking for a current college student who is at least 21 years old to lead our summer trail crew in Rock Creek Park! Training will be provided. 

Apply here: https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001081106006

Please reach out to me directly at kswiere@thesca.org if you apply, and feel free to share with current college students as well!  Program runs June 8, 2025 – August 22, 2025

Note: Applicants under 21 years old are not eligible for this position due to driving requirements.

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Washington, DC office is looking for an Environmental Planner to join our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team and across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope at the regional and national level. Our office is currently engaged in a number of the region’s most exciting projects as well as energy, transportation, and Federal lands projects nationwide.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 – 3+ years’ work experience. (internships count!)
• BA in relevant area of study (e.g., Environmental Studies, Ecology/Natural Resources Studies, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Sustainability Planning, Economics, Transportation Planning).
• Master’s degree a plus.

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Build the Tech Skills You Need to Land a Job
The Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing (I4C) is creating an inclusive computing community. Applications are open now for TechStart, an I4C program (formerly known as Guild) where participants learn to create real-world, mission-driven applications. All majors are welcome, and no tech experience is needed. Learn more and apply by June 30 for best consideration. (Plus, earn a stipend of $200 upon program completion!)

As the academic year winds down, it is the perfect time to plan your summer and make progress toward your degree, deepen your skill set, or explore new interests. The Department of Geographical Sciences is excited to offer a dynamic range of Summer 2025 courses during both sessions. Whether you are looking to satisfy Gen Ed requirements, build technical expertise, or tackle big questions about sustainability and justice, we have options to fit your goals.

🔹 Featured Courses for Summer I

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GEOG 201 & GEOG 211 — Geography of Environmental Systems + Lab (DSNL)
Gain foundational understanding of Earth’s environmental systems, with lab-based applications to reinforce core concepts. A must for science-focused students.

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GEOG 272 — Intro to Earth Observation Science
Discover how remote sensing technologies are used to monitor our planet. Learn thermal imaging, radar detection, and satellite data processing.

GEOG 330 — As the World Turns: Society and Sustainability in a Time of Great Change (DSHS, DVUP, SCIS)
Explore how environmental and social systems intersect in a rapidly changing world.

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GEOG 373 — Geographic Information Systems
Get hands-on with GIS tools and spatial thinking. Covers applications in urban planning, business, and public health.

Featured Courses for Summer II

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GEOG 130 — Developmental Geography: Environmental & Social Justice (DSHS, DSSP)
Examine the roots and impacts of environmental injustice across global contexts.

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GEOG 140 — Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, Floods, and Fires (DSNS, SCIS)
Understand the science behind natural disasters—and how geography shapes their effects.

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GEOG 276 — Principles of Python Programming and Geocomputing
Build programming skills while applying them to real-world spatial problems. Great for anyone interested in GIS, data science, or environmental modeling.

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GEOG 306 — Intro to Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science (FSAR)
Develop your analytical toolkit through applied statistical techniques in geography.

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GEOG 473 — GIS & Spatial Analysis
Advance your GIS knowledge with deeper focus on analysis and spatial modeling.

🗓️ How to Enroll

Registration is open now on Testudo!
💡 Many of these courses fulfill General Education requirements (DSNL, DSHS, DSSP, SCIS, DVUP, FSAR), so you can make meaningful progress even over the summer.

Questions? Reach out to the advising team at geog-advise at umd.edu.