INTERNSHIPS
Last updated: 1.26.12
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Smith-NOAA Summer 2012 Internship Program
Smith College's Environmental Science and Policy Program (ES&P) and the National Oceanic and Atmosheric Administration (NOAA) have a memorandum of understanding which provides our students with summer internship opportunities each summer. Over the years Smith students have worked at various NOAA labs and field sites all over the United States including (but not limited to) Washington, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Jersey, and Maryland. Students have participated in research on marine mammals and birds, seagrass, salt marsh ecology and restoration, fish biology/ecology, and climate change. Interns in this program have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a research lab, performing data analysis, conducting fieldwork from small boats, and participating in research cruises on NOAA ships. The program requires a 10-week commitment with a flexible start date. Stipends of $3,800 are provided by the Agnes Shedd Andreae fund for ES&P majors and prospective minors. This year's application deadline is March 2, 2012. Interested Smith College students should submit an application packet, which includes: 1.) An application form. 2.) A cover letter which explains your interest in the internship(s) and how the internship relates to your academic and career plans. 3.) An unofficial transcript. 4.) A letter of recommendation from a faculty member (must be in sealed, signed envelope and can be submitted with the application or sent directly to us by recommender).
Completed applications are due March 2, 2012, and can be sent electronically, in person, or by campus mail to: Joanne Benkley, Coordinator, Environmental Science and Policy Program, Bass Hall 107, jbenkley@smith.edu.
Click here to see the complete 2012 Smith-NOAA internship descriptions
Below are some examples of some of the opportunities we share via our enviro list. Email us at enviro@smith.edu for more information!
Research Experience for Undergraduates, Kansas State
Kansas State University (K-State)
Summer 2012
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2012
Kansas State University (K-State) invites applicants for a 10-week REU Summer Program. The focus of the program is on the mechanistic understanding of ecological and evolutionary responses to short- and long-term responses to changing environments. Research projects will address biological patterns observed in changing environments by examining underlying genetic, developmental, physiological, or ecological mechanisms. The program is hosted by the Ecological Genomics Institute, Konza Prairie Biological Station, and the Division of Biology at K-State. Over 30 faculty from the Division of Biology and Departments of Entomology, Geography, and Plant Pathology will serve as potential mentors. Participants will learn modern approaches in ecology and evolutionary biology, attend professional development seminars, travel to important ecological sites and genomic centers in Kansas and Missouri, and have two opportunities to present their research. The program covers costs of accommodations and meals. Participants will also receive a generous 10-week stipend. The deadline for applications is the 1st of March 2012. More information is available by visiting http://www.ksu.edu/reu or by contacting the PIs (Dr. Bruce A. Snyder and Dr. Theodore J. Morgan) at biologyreu@ksu.edu.
Fishway Guide, Turners falls, MA
Turners Falls Fish Viewing Facility, Turners Falls, MA May 2 through June 18 Applications deadline: March 7, 2012 Work Week: Wednesday through Sunday, plus Memorial Day. 8:45 am- 5:15 pm Extensive training provided.
DUTIES: Ø Greet and receive visitors. Ø Teach school programs on anadromous fish and the restoration program on the Connecticut River. Ø Present information on anadromous fish and the restoration program on the Connecticut River to the general public. Ø Identify and discuss the natural history of anadromous fish utilizing the fishways, as well as nesting Bald Eagles.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ø Background in fisheries biology, natural sciences or education. Ø Strong public speaking and customer service skills. Ø Ability to work with large groups of people in a busy environment. Ø Ability to lift 40 pounds and frequently walk up and down stairs. Ø High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in biological or environmental science, education or equivalent preferred.
COMPENSATION: $12.00 per hour
SEND LETTER OF INTRODUCTION AND RESUME TO: Kim Noyes, Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield, MA 01360 The Turners Falls Fishway is owned by FirstLight Power Resources.
Research Experience for Undergraduates, Chicago Botanic Garden
Application deadline: January 31, 2012 This summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden and partner institutions will host 10 NSF-REU interns (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) conducting research under the broad theme of PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, from genetic to ecosystem levels of inquiry. Potential projects include work in soil ecology, systematics, reproductive biology, biogeochemistry, restoration ecology, pollinator ecology, and other fields. Students will gain laboratory and field experience, participate in professional development activities, help mentor high-school student researchers, and enjoy a fun social environment.
Participants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who will be enrolled as undergraduates after summer 2012. They will receive a stipend of $4,750 and room and board at a local college. Costs of travel to and from Chicago will be covered. We encourage applications from students who are members of groups underrepresented in the sciences and students who have limited research opportunities at their home institutions. The application deadline is January 31, 2012, and the 10-week program will run from June 11-August 17, 2012.
We invite interested undergraduates to find more information and apply at http://www.cbgreu.org. Questions can be directed to info@cbgreu.org.
