UMD Global STEWARDS will have the opportunity to participate in five experiential, interdisciplinary NRT elements:

1.) Introductory and advanced experiential coursework (total of 4 credit hours, intended to be accommodated within the student’s existing credit requirements):

• MIEH690 – UMD Global STEWARDS: Experiential Exploration of Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (2 credits)
• MIEH691 – UMD Global STEWARDS: Project-Based Data Practicum at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (2 credits)

Please note that these courses will be offered as global classrooms (blended method of course delivery) in 2025 in conjunction with the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Israel. 

2.) A monthly international webinar series that focuses on food-energy-water-climate-health topics

3.) Intensive, annual, one-week “Summer Boost” workshops focused on professional development activities (e.g., science communication; ethics; grant writing; leadership and conflict resolution)

4.) “Global Winter Amp” optional broadening experience in Israel or Nepal (a two-week, faculty-led, study abroad experience; trainees will submit a separate application for this opportunity)

5.) Student led committees focused on mentorship, outreach, seminar planning, social activities, and social media.

UMD Global STEWARDS will also be exposed to a range of topics in our integrated FEW research areas, including but not limited to:

Trainees accepted into the program will also have the opportunity to help shape the program and hone leadership skills through student-led committees and activities.