Description:
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in joint with the USDA/APHIS holds a program every summer known as Ag Discovery. They are currently looking for current University of Maryland students to serve as Ag Discovery Mentors for the program. This program is designed to give students a unique education of agriculture and natural resources while providing them with a campus experience. 
Mentors are students who live with Ag Discovery participants during the 3-week program (July 7th – 26th). They will receive room and board, a stipend, and are included on any field trips the participants take. Last year, such field trips included, DuPont Labs, Brookside Gardens, National Zoo, Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Capitol Hill, and USDA/APHIS research facilities.
How to Apply:
Any interested students should contact Alyse Carter (acarter7@umd.edu) to learn more. The Office of Academic Programs will start conducting interviews for the position in April.
Students in Government and Policy, Economics and Public Health majors, who are interested in making connections, promoting the University and are able to work with kids (ages 14-17) are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due April 1, 2013.
