Wednesday, February 14, 2007

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates

The National Science Foundation funds numerous scholarships for undergraduate research. Here are a few that are related to science and environmental science. Most of these internships come with a stipend.


http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

Conservation Corps

This looks like an interesting program.
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Corps members spend 3-10 months of their time devoted to critical environmental issues such as wildfire management and education, trail restoration and maintenance, environmental education, and invasive species eradication. This is a great opportunity to give back while you learn from the land on the land.

And you will be entitled to these benefits:

  • Valuable Trainings and certifications
  • Professional and personal connections that will last a lifetime
  • Paid travel to and from most sites
  • A biweekly living allowance
  • Free housing
  • Free or low-cost health insurance
  • Loan forbearance of qualified student loans
  • Possible academic credit
  • AmeriCorps Education Award ranging from $1,000 - $4,725 upon completion of service for eligible interns
http://www.thesca.org/conservation_corps/

Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowships

Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowships

CILER - University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich. USA

Closing Date: Feb 23, 2007

Description

2007 Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowship Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), and the Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research (CILER), part of the University of Michigan, announce their 2007 Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowship Program.

We seek to fill twenty-three (23) full-time, twelve-week positions. Preference is given to currently enrolled or just-graduated undergraduates, although graduate student applications will also be considered. Summer fellowships are available in a broad range of fields including Aquatic Ecology, Computer Programming, Maritime Archeology, Satellite Data Processing, and Communications/ Outreach. Most fellows will be located at the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan as guest students of the University of Michigan; a few fellows will be located at other sites, including Muskegon, MI, Milwaukee, WI, and Alpena, MI.

Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $5,000 for the twelve-week fellowship. The application deadline for this opportunity is 23-February, 2007.

Additional information about the fellowship program, including descriptions of fellowship positions and application instructions can be found at www.ciler.snre.umich.edu or www.glerl.noaa.gov.

Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate students interested in working on Great Lakes-related issues.

How to Apply

See www.ciler.snre.umich.edu for application instructions

Contact

Sarah Mark
CILER-SNRE, University of Michigan
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
USA
P: 734-763-3010
Send an E-mail

http://www.ciler.snre.umich.edu/funding/fellow/fellowships.html

Environmental Research Experience for Undergraduates

Research Experience for Undergraduates

University of Toledo Lake Erie Center
Toledo, Ohio USA

Closing Date: Mar 15, 2007

Description

Participate in 9 week summer research program working closely with faculty and graduate students in ecology, geology, or environmental sciences. Students will work individually or in teams to address environmental problems affecting Lake Erie and its watershed. See: www/reusummer.utoledo.edu

Students selected for the program will recieve $3,500, transportation to and from Toledo, and housing for 9 weeks.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a four year college or university, US citizenship, interested in a career in any field of environmental sciences.

How to Apply

Follow directions provided at See: www/reusummer.utoledo.edu

Contact

Christine Mayer
University of Toledo Lake Erie Center
6200 Bayshore Rd
Oregon, OH 43606
USA
P: (419) 530-8377
Send an E-mail

Web Address: http://See: www/reusummer.utoledo.edu



Careers in GUS

I saw this site designed by the Department of Labor. It's a pdf detailing the different fields open to geographers; it's quite interesting.

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2005/spring/art01.pdf

This is an excellent site for those interested in geology.
http://www.geosociety.org/students.htm

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary Internship

Location
Audubon New York's Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Garrison, New York. Just 50 miles north of Manhattan, Constitution Marsh is one of the Hudson River's largest remaining tidal wetlands.

Company Information
Audubon New York is a state program of the National Audubon Society, a not-for profit, non-governmental environmental organization that focuses on protecting birds, other wildlife and their habitats through education, sound science and advocacy. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary manages a 270-acre Hudson River tidal marsh as a wildlife sanctuary and promotes public awareness of the river and its wetlands through education and research.

Six-Month Internship
When: April 1 - September 30, 2007 (negotiable).
Stipend: $250 per week, plus housing.

Responsibilities: Assist with management of a 270-acre Hudson River tidal marsh and adjacent nature center. 40 hours per week.

Essential Functions: Assist with development and implementation of interpretive programs for families, adults, and children on weekdays, weekends, holidays and after school. This includes all aspects of programming; scheduling, set up, clean up, evaluation, and follow up. Types of programs include, but are not limited to, school field trips, hikes, canoe tours, exhibits and self-guided interpretive material for all ages. Conduct outreach activities as appropriate. Provide educational support including evaluation documentation, database management, mailings, planning and promotion, telephone calls, etc. Participate in site-based and regional research projects, including operation of a bird banding station. Conduct habitat management, primarily exotic plant control. Care for live animal exhibits and assist with buildings and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications: Undergraduate or recent graduate majoring in wildlife/marine biology, environmental studies, environmental/outdoor education, or related field; good interpersonal/communication skills with adults and children a must; ability to conduct strenuous field work a must; prior teaching and/or canoeing experience a plus; prior avian monitoring/research experience a plus; preference given to students fulfilling credit requirements.

12-Week Summer Internship
When:
May 21 - August 12, 2007 (negotiable).
Stipend: $250 per week, plus housing.

Responsibilities: Assist with management of a 270-acre Hudson River tidal marsh and adjacent nature center. 40 hours per week, work alternate weekends.

Essential Functions: Assist with development and implementation of interpretive programs for families, adults, and children, including guided canoe tours. Participate in site-based and regional research projects, including the operation of a bird banding station. Conduct habitat management, primarily exotic plant control. Care for live animal exhibits and interpret exhibits to nature center visitors. Assist with buildings and grounds maintenance. Design and implement an individual research or education project.

Qualifications: Undergraduate majoring in wildlife/marine biology, environmental studies, environmental/outdoor education, or related field; good interpersonal/communication skills with adults and children a must; ability to conduct strenuous field work a must; prior teaching and/or canoeing experience a plus; prior avian monitoring/research experience a plus; preference given to students fulfilling credit requirements.

Closing Date
March 5, 2007

To Apply
For either internship, please send a résumé, cover letter and list of references to:
Assistant DirectorConstitution Marsh SanctuaryPO Box 174Cold Spring NY 10516-0174

Green Corps: Environmental Leadership Program

Green Corps
Our full-time, paid Environmental Leadership Training Program gives you a year of in-depth training and experience with leading environmental groups like the Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters and Greenpeace.

Organization
Green Corps is the non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing, founded by leading environmentalists in 1992 to identify and train environmental leaders. Our year-long program includes intensive classroom training, hands-on experience running urgent environmental and public health campaigns, and placement in permanent leadership positions with leading environmental and social change groups.

Training
Our intensive classroom training features workshops such as Global Warming Strategy, Corporate Accountability Campaigns, Community Organizing Against Toxic Threats and Effective Media: Messaging and Framing. Workshops are lead by the nation's top environmental and social change leaders, such as Adam Ruben, Political Director of MoveOn.org, Bob Bingaman, National Field Director of Sierra Club, and Ross Gelbspan, climate change expert and author of The Heat is On and Boiling Point. Our field training puts you on the front lines of today's most urgent environmental campaigns.

Locations and Dates
Our campaigns take place nationwide. The program begins in August 2007, with the Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and concludes with graduation in August 2008.

Responsibilities
Plan and implement a series of critical environmental campaigns with groups like Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club and Greenpeace. You will secure media coverage, recruit and manage volunteers/interns, train new leaders, and mobilize grassroots pressure.

Career Development
Our graduates are in high demand and quickly find jobs working on issues they care about. Upon completion of the training program, Green Corps will connect you to organizations that are seeking full-time professional staff. Green Corps' graduates hold leadership positions with MoveOn.org, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Global Exchange, Rainforest Action Network, Natural Resources Defense Council, Friends of the Earth, ForestEthics, and many other environmental and progressive groups.

Qualifications
We will invite 25 recent college graduates to join Green Corps in 2007-2008. We are looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, have demonstrated leadership experience, and want to work for change over the long haul.

Salary and Benefits
Salary of $23,750. Optional group health care coverage, paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and a student loan repayment program for qualifying staff.

To Apply
To apply for Green Corps' 2007-2008 Environmental Leadership Training Program, fill out our online application. Regional deadlines, campus interview dates, and online application are at www.greencorps.org.

Contact
Jesse Littlewood, Recruitment Director, at jobs@greencorps.org, or 617-426-8506.
Please let the employer know that you are respondingto the announcement in EcoEmploy.com

Women's Campaign International Internship

Internship Program: One internship position is available immediately. We are also currently accepting applications for Summer 2007 internships.

Intern Responsibilities: •Assisting with program development and support •Conducting research for current and potential future programs and partnerships •Assisting with writing and revising program reports and proposals•Other writing and editing tasks as assigned •Participation in weekly staff meetings

Qualifications:
•Self-motivated
•Interest in and knowledge of gender issues, international relations, international development, and/or human rights
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet usage
•Strong research skills and ability to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources
•Quick learner
•Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
•Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e., ask for clarification, obtain feedback)
•Cultural sensitivity
•Good sense of humor

Preferred qualifications:
•International travel experience or experience living abroad.
•Knowledge of a particular region or particular developing countries

As WCI is a small organization, interns will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in all aspects of program development and management. Hours are flexible, but interns must commit at least 15 hrs/week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer commitments preferred. There is a possibility of receiving work-study compensation.

Internship Application Procedures:To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and a short writing sample (2-5 pages). In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week. Send applications to Lisa Fuller via email at lisa@womenscampaigninternational.org. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

http://www.womenscampaigninternational.org/getinvolved.htm

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

2007 Summer Opportunities with the Ghana Health and Education Initiative

I usually don't post volunteer opportunities that require the volunteer to pay, but this opportunity in Ghana looks interesting and the payment is only $1000, which covers food and housing for the duration of the stay.
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GHEI (http://www.ghei.org) is a grassroots, community based non-government organization which trains community leaders in the village of Humjibre , Ghana so that they may be qualified to successfully manage the health and education needs of their village and shape their own future.


Session I: June 1- June 18
Girls Empowerment: Volunteers in this session will create a Girls’ Empowerment Program for middle and elementary school girls in the village. The program will run according to schedules allowed for by school and family commitments. Topics for the program can include health, education, and career opportunities. Possible events can include motivational speakers, health activities, etc. The program can be run in camp or workshop format, depending on the preferences of volunteers and availability of girls.

Session II: July 1- July 18
Malaria Prevention: Volunteers will develop and coordinate health activities focused on malaria for the village. A cross section of the community will be targeted including women's groups, teenagers, school children, and the general public. In addition to teaching about the disease and the prevention techniques currently available volunteers will be responsible for distributing treated mosquito nets. They will need to ensure that all villagers receiving a treated mosquito net know how to correctly use it.

Session III: August 1 - August 18
De-worming and Hygiene: Volunteers will help coordinate and de-worm children in the village as part of GHEI's twice yearly de-worming campaign. This will involve helping to determine the most appropriate population and helping to create a sustainable and locally run program to tackle this health issue. Volunteers will also create and coordinate a short supplemental curriculum for health and hygiene for nursery and primary school students to augment the effects of this intervention. In addition to distributing medication, volunteers will be helping to distribute shoes to those children who have none.

How Do I Apply? The application as well as complete details about Ghana Health and Education Initiative’s opportunities are available at http://www.ghei.org/index_files/Short_term_opportunities.htm.

Who do I contact if I have questions? The Volunteer Coordinator, Janell Alden, will be happy to answer any question you may have. Contact her at jalde001@umaryland.edu or volunteer@ghei.org.

Friday, February 2, 2007

HIV Internship in Zambia 2007-2008

Description: The *HIVCorps* internship is targeted at pre-medical or pre-MPH students (including those graduating from post-baccalaureate programs); medical or nursing students who are able to delay their studies; and recent MPH graduates who wish to gain international experience. A broad range of work experience has proven useful in the past, including project management, public health, community outreach, study coordination, data management, and statistical analysis. Previous international experience is beneficial but not a requirement. Overall, 4-6 expatriate interns will be selected for 2007-2008. Work will be based in Lusaka, Zambia, though travel to various parts of the country may be required.

*Duration: 10-12 months *(with allowances made for medical / graduate school interviews if needed). All applicants must be available to start in mid-July 2007.

*Compensation: Interns receive a monthly stipend of $1000; this is expected to cover basic living expenses and international airfare to Zambia. Housing, costs related to program activities, and local and emergency evacuation insurance will also be provided.

*Application Procedures: Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to Maria Lombe, administrative coordinator (maria.lombe@cidrz.org). Please emphasize your motivation for applying, general areas of interest in HIV and/or international health, and any relevant work experience. Deadline for applications is February 23, 2007. Phone interviews will be conducted for selected applicants; final decisions are expected in April 2007.

Contact Information:
For additional information or questions regarding HIVCorps, contact Maria Lombe. For a more detailed description of CIDRZ activities, please check our website at www.cidrz.org. * Chi BH, Fusco H, Goma FM, Zulu I, Simmers E, Stringer JSA. HIVCorps: using volunteers to rapidly expand HIV health services across Zambia; *Am J Trop Med Hyg *2006; 74: 918-21. CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH IN ZAMBIA PLOT 5977 BENAKALE ROAD; NORTHMEAD, LUSAKA ; TEL: 260.1.293.772 / 293.661 ; FAX: 293.766 ; www.CIDRZ.ORG

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Public Interest Research Jobs

I originally saw this on Craigslist and checked out the site; it appears legitimate. There are three job types listed on the site. It seems like the organization performs different types of public interest research from environmental to social problems. Check out the site at Public Interest.

Internship at Urban Farm

I got this from Craigslist.

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Internship available at Philadelphia’s premier urban farm and nursery for the 2007 season. Greensgrow is an innovative non-profit organization that operates a successful business on a former brownfield site in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. We operate a springtime nursery, an on-site farm stand, and a CSA (City Supported Agriculture) program. Please see our website for detailed information: www.greensgrow.org.

Intensive Season-Long Internship

Description: Intern will focus on the daily work of running an urban nursery and farmstand/CSA operation. Intern will work closely with staff, in a broad range of activities.

Requirements/Qualifications: 25 hours per week, April through October. Interns must be motivated and self-directed. We work in a fast-paced and physically challenging environment, and you must be able to interact professionally with a wide range of the public when Greensgrow is open.

Compensation: $9/hour

To apply: Please review our website for a better understanding of our operation. Reply with letter and resume. Applications due by March 1.


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