If you're interested in joining the collective, please apply by filling out this form.

The Global Terps for a Greener Future Collective (GTGFC) is a student-led organization dedicated to advancing sustainability through global collaboration and education. The Collective connects undergraduate and graduate students to address pressing social and environmental challenges from a multidisciplinary and intercultural perspective. Members participate in meetings, projects, and research that promote sustainable practices in international education while developing leadership skills and a global outlook. By fostering dialogue and innovation, the GTGFC strives to build a more sustainable campus community and a healthier future for all. 

What to Expect

• Bi-weekly collaborative meetings led by the GTGF interns to exchange ideas and prepare impactful action plans.
• Active involvement in ISSS campus events to promote sustainability on campus and in the broader global community.
• Opportunities for hands-on research that drives the Collective’s projects forward.
• Experience in event planning and execution from concept to completion.
• Membership in an interdisciplinary and intercultural student group committed to protecting our environment to improve the quality of life for all. 

Learning Outcomes

• Refine leadership and project management skills
• Enhance intercultural competence
• Apply interdisciplinary sustainability knowledge

Participation Requirements

1. Current UMD student status with a commitment to participate for the full academic year.
2. Demonstrated interest in sustainability and intercultural collaboration.
3. Willingness to actively engage in bi-weekly meetings, research, and event participation, contributing to team projects.

Chloe Gaines is a sophomore pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Science & Policy with a concentration in Global Environmental Change. She is passionate about advancing climate solutions and protecting natural systems. On campus, Chloe serves as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Principles of Ecology and Evolution. She is also a member of Epsilon Eta, the co-ed professional fraternity focused on the environment and sustainability. She enjoys participating in environmental service projects and exploring diverse natural landscapes. As a Global Terps for a Greener Future spring intern, Chloe plans to research environmental impact mitigation strategies and highlight sustainability-focused projects across UMD. Through her work, she hopes to raise sustainability awareness and strengthen the connection between people and the environment at both local and global scales.

Truc-Quan “Bambi” Dao is a freshman majoring in Environmental Science and Technology with a concentration in Soil and Watershed Sciences. Bambi’s interest in sustainability and the natural world was shaped by her time as a Girl Scout, where she developed a strong appreciation for environmental stewardship. As a Global Terps for a Greener Future intern, she hopes to raise awareness of global sustainability on campus, particularly among the international student community. As an international student from Vietnam, she enjoys exploring diverse cultures and connecting them to her passion for environmental sustainability. On campus, she also serves as a Terp Guide for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 
 

Join us at the GTGF Spring Fair!

Discover how sustainability connects to diverse fields of research and creative work at the Global Terps for a Greener Future Spring Fair! Be part of a thought-provoking event where UMD undergraduate and graduate students showcase innovative projects addressing sustainability challenges locally and globally in dialogue with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

When: Friday, May 1st, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Thurgood Marshall Hall’s Reading Room #3301

Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP here by April 28th.