ENST101

The UMD Environmental Science and Technology (ENST) Department seeks to develop and apply scientific tools and processes to advance solutions to some of society's greatest environmental challenges. This seminar provides a unique and exciting opportunity to learn directly from faculty and researchers in the Department about what they study, teach, and share with society. Students will learn about the wide variety of research being conducted in the Department and how it relates to potential solutions to current environmental challenges. The course will cover research in the following areas: urban green spaces, aquaponics, bioenergy, wildlife management, aquatic toxicology, urban green spaces, wetland restoration, water resources, ecosystem health, soil chemistry, and more. It is anticipated that the course will include short visits to ENST laboratories and facilities. The course will also include information about academic, internship, and career opportunities related to ENST.