Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
The program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone
research skills and to experience life as a graduate student.
Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with
faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional
development activities, all while receiving numerous
benefits. Students historically underrepresented in
graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. Due
to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens
or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.)
All programs for 2015 are listed at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram
and include projects in Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioenergy
Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering,
Materials Science and Engineering, Microbiology, Minority Health
Disparities, Nanotechnology, Optics and Laser Physics, Redox
Biology, and Virology.
Their online application makes it easy for students to apply.
Priority review of applications begins Monday, February 2
and all applications are due by Monday, March 2.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Ecosystem Field Studies
Ecosystem Field Studies
(EFS) is pleased to announce summer sessions of our 2 field course
opportunities: Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies & Colorado
Ecosystem Field Studies. These courses (ENST
391) are approved for 3 undergraduate semester credits through the
Environmental Studies Program of the University
of Montana at Missoula and are open to undergraduate students in an
ecosystem related department/major such as yours.
In these courses, students learn basic concepts in ecosystem science and engage with a wide variety of hands-on field research methods while conducting an original field research project. New this year are extended credit options of a post-course Independent Research project or Internship at our course partner location. These extended opportunities will greatly enhance the overall educational strength of the program.
SUMMER 3-CREDIT FIELD COURSE OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, snorkel & SCUBA dive along the Caribbean coast of Mexico *
Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, snorkel & SCUBA dive along the Caribbean coast of Mexico *
May 21- June
8
Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, camp, & hike in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, camp, & hike in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
June
23 – July 11 or July 19- August 6
An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning
while immersed in an incredible ecosystem setting!
* Gain valuable career skills in
hands-on ecosystem field research *
* Earn 3 undergraduate transfer credits *
* Earn 3 undergraduate transfer credits *
* Also offering post-course, extended credit options of
Independent Research & Internships *
Independent Research & Internships *
-- Open to
students from all universities & majors --
-- Accredited by
the University of Montana at Missoula’s
Environmental Studies
Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits.
Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits.
For all course information
visit: www.ecofs.org
Direct any further questions to Steve Johnson, Course Director at steve@ecofs.org
Direct any further questions to Steve Johnson, Course Director at steve@ecofs.org
Research Experience for Undergraduates: Linking Applied Knowledge in Environmental Sustainability
http://www.uwstout.edu/lakes/
Friday, January 23, 2015
Scholarship Opportunity: Renewable Energy
Steve Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Steve Hansen was a brilliant educator who taught thousands of students in Wisconsin about the importance of renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and earth stewardship. His creativity, energy, and compassion inspired all of us to be better people. The Steve Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established to honor his spirit and memory, and to help the next generation carry on his important work. It is designed to assist students who are interested in attending college, technical college, or other training courses to study renewable energy, energy efficiency, or sustainable living topics.
Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarships are awarded to students who reside in the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH). Students should possess a clear goal of desiring to make her or his community, environment, or world a better and more sustainable place to live. Students should be able to show prior interest and or education in the field.
Criteria for awarding scholarships is based on student motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment. GPA and scholarship will be considered, but are not the deciding factor. High school students, college students, and non-traditional students are invited to apply. Scholarships are typically set at $500, and will be sent directly to the college in the student's name.
Scholarships are awarded to students who reside in the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH). Students should possess a clear goal of desiring to make her or his community, environment, or world a better and more sustainable place to live. Students should be able to show prior interest and or education in the field.
Criteria for awarding scholarships is based on student motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment. GPA and scholarship will be considered, but are not the deciding factor. High school students, college students, and non-traditional students are invited to apply. Scholarships are typically set at $500, and will be sent directly to the college in the student's name.
Application Process
Applications are due to the MREA by April 15 of each year. Click here to download an application form and procedure.
Applications are due to the MREA by April 15 of each year. Click here to download an application form and procedure.
https://www.midwestrenew.org/scholarship
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Sepela Field Programs
Sepela Field Programs will be offering four field courses this year:
Field Photography
Animal-Plant Interactions
Primate Veterinary Care
Field Primatology
Field Photography
Animal-Plant Interactions
Primate Veterinary Care
Field Primatology
Friday, January 16, 2015
Environmental Law & Policy Center Field Organizer Fellowship
Field Organizer
Fellowship
The Environmental Law
& Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire an entry-level Field Organizer for a
one-year fellowship term. The Field Organizer’s primary job
responsibilities involve outreach to community groups for ELPC’s children’s
health protection and diesel pollution reduction campaign, and focused work on
other “hot” ELPC campaigns where additional help is needed. S/he will seek and
engage new partners, help to coordinate relationships with coalition members,
engage in community outreach activities, and draft informational and persuasion
pieces. This is a great opportunity to learn and get exposure to the
major environmental issues facing the Midwest at one of the region’s largest
environmental groups.
ORGANIZATION: ELPC is the Midwest’s leading
public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation
organization, and among the nation’s leaders. We develop and lead successful
strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and
protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental
entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse
interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and
economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff
of 40 talented public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists,
policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective
combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality
of life in our communities. ELPC’s headquarters is in Chicago with additional
offices and professional staff in Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA, Jamestown, ND,
Madison, WI, Duluth, MN, Sioux Falls, SD, and Washington D.C. ELPC has an
annual budget of $6.5 million and started in 1993. See www.elpc.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Be a member of ELPC’s Children’s
Health Protection and Diesel Pollution Reduction Campaign team (2/3 of Field
Organizer’s time), and assist on other ELPC project teams as hot issues arise.
Seek out, meet with and energize grassroots partners, attend and participate in
public meetings, and otherwise assist ELPC’s project staff advance our
goals. Draft short educational and persuasion pieces, conduct research
for special projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: This Field Organizer must be a good
people person (comfortable meeting people and finding common ground),
persuasive, flexible, able to learn quickly and work effectively in a
fast-paced professional environment with public interest attorneys, MBAs,
public policy advocates and communications specialists. S/he should have good
writing skills, be hard-working, able to multi-task and prioritize work under
deadlines. Some knowledge of environment, clean energy, climate change
solutions and/or other public policy issues is valued. In short, ELPC is
looking to hire a smart Organizer who can effectively represent the
organization and advance its mission. A Bachelors’ degree, previous work
and/or internship experience is required.
SALARY: $30,000, plus excellent
benefits. This fellowship position is for one year.
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and professional references by
email to: fieldorganizer@elpc.org Telephone inquiries are discouraged. The
Environmental Law & Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is
continually seeking to diversify its staff.
Summer Employment with NIU STEM Outreach
NIU STEM Outreach is looking for enthusiastic and
motivated people to help with our 2015 summer STEM camps. NIU's STEM
Camps are an excellent opportunity for NIU students and especially
STEM education majors to gain valuable experience working with
students while engaging in fun exciting STEM outreach
activities.
Counselor responsibilities include supervising day and evening sessions, as well as staying overnight with the campers. We are also looking for exceptional students who are willing to work as session leaders to help us plan and oversee camp activities and sessions for various camps. All lodging and meals for the week are included, and one of our camps even includes a free trip to Six Flags Great America!
For counselor applications and more info on our camps, please contact the NIU STEM office at 815.753.0533, or by email at JJBenson@niu.edu.
Applications are due April 6th, but candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
For more information about camps with STEM Outreach, visit their website at http://www.outreach.niu.edu/stem/camps/index.shtml
Counselor responsibilities include supervising day and evening sessions, as well as staying overnight with the campers. We are also looking for exceptional students who are willing to work as session leaders to help us plan and oversee camp activities and sessions for various camps. All lodging and meals for the week are included, and one of our camps even includes a free trip to Six Flags Great America!
For counselor applications and more info on our camps, please contact the NIU STEM office at 815.753.0533, or by email at JJBenson@niu.edu.
Applications are due April 6th, but candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
For more information about camps with STEM Outreach, visit their website at http://www.outreach.niu.edu/stem/camps/index.shtml
Monday, January 12, 2015
Summer Course: Analysing Earth Friendly Technologies: Studying Context, Culture and Design
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Thursday, January 8, 2015
Internships at Argonne National Laboratory
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