University of Nebraska's Summer Research Program

Our 10-week residential summer research experience provides mentoring and research participation while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life at a Research university. Participants all receive competitive stipends, room and board, travel/transport, graduate school preparation workshops, social and networking activities, and more.

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Summer 2018 research programs include:

• Applied Plant Systems
• Bioenergy Systems
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Integrated Agronomic Systems
• Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)
• Minority Health Disparities
• Nanohybrid Functional Materials
• Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure
• Redox Biology
• Sustainability of Civil Infrastructures in Rural Environments
• Systems Biology of Plant and Microbiome
• Unmanned Systems
• Virology

The Nebraska Summer Research Program is a consortium of NSF funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and other summer research opportunities programs (SROP).

One unique feature of the Nebraska Summer Research Program is the partnership between the REU and SROP programs and the Office of Graduate Studies. Students benefit in having a community of scholars in which to learn and to share research with.

This intensive summer research experience provides mentoring and research experiences while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life. Students with a strong interest in graduate programs are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those from populations traditionally underrepresented in graduate education.

Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review begins Thursday, February 1 and all applications must be completed by Thursday, March 1. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education and students from academic institutions where research programs are limited are especially encouraged to apply.

SPUR Fellowship

SEEDS Partnerships For Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Fellowship

The SPUR Fellowship is the highest honor in the SEEDS program, and fellows are encouraged to be the outstanding leaders in the future of ESA. The award supports the undergraduate student in designing and conducting an ecology research project of interest.  SEEDS has established partnerships with field stations and mentors to offer exciting summer opportunities that will be tailored to meet your interests, career objectives and growth as a scientist. For most opportunities, no prior research experiences is necessary. 

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Award Details

The coming SPUR Fellowship will run from January 2018 through August 2019.  The award includes:

1. A paid summer research or internship opportunity with a partner site with travel and research expenses covered.
2. Participation and travel expenses to the 2018 SEEDS Leadership Meeting.
3. Participation and travel expenses to the 2019 SEEDS Spring National Field Trip
4. Participation and ravel expenses to the 2019 ESA Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY
5. An additional SEEDS $500 award given after the 2019 ESA Annual Meeting completing all requirements for the award and evaluations submitted.

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Eligibility

• Undergraduate students seeking a Bachelors degree (graduation date no earlier than Spring 2019) – freshman, sophomores and juniors.
• Associate degree with the intention of receiving a Bachelors degree
• Supports the mission of SEEDS
• Underrepresented minority, low income, first generation college and veteran students are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Requirements

• Able to work in a highly independent manner – (Most often mentors are located in different areas from the fellow’s home institution. SEEDS staff and the rest of the fellowship cohort will also be located at distance.)
• Maintain regular and reliable communication via email, phone, and web meetings
• Must participate in scheduled web meetings with SEEDS staff and the fellowship cohort
• Meet all deadlines
• Maintain a LinkedIn profile and acknowledge the Fellowship on LinkedIn profiles, conference abstracts and proceedings and publications as specified (instructions will be provided)
• Write and publish a blog on your reflections as a SPUR Fellow after your summer experience
• Please see the individual Partnership Research Sites for any further requirements

For additional information (how to apply, timeline, etc.) visit: http://esa.org/seeds/fellowship/

PhD Student Position in Environmental Engineering

Environmental Fellows Program

Summer Job Opportunity at Carus Corporation

2018 Summer Student/Temp
La Salle, IL, US	Job Class4829 Manufacturing
GENERAL DUTIES/TASKS: 1. Assist in pick up and delivery of corporate interoffice mail. 2. Assist in horticulture project of removing prairie landscaping. 3. Participate in general housekeeping projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:                College student with a technical background and an interest in chemical manufacturing.    Requires a self-motivated individual with good organizational and communication skills  as well as excellent work standards.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the plant site in support of assigned work. This will involve climbing and descending ladders and stairways. Must be able to lift and manipulate up to 50 lb containers of raw materials or finished products. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and a forklift. Exposed to noise, dust, heat, steam, and hazardous materials requiring use of  safety equipment. Required to wear personal protective equipment in the plant environment, which  may include a respirator or other specialized equipment. Get more information here at Carus Corporation's website.

Scholarship Opportunity for Students Who Have Completed an Internship

GEOG 498B/790: The Geography of Food and Agriculture

National Great Rivers Research & Education Center Internship

The National Great Rivers Research & Education Center (NGRREC) seeks project proposals to provide research experiences for undergraduate interns during the summer of 2017.

 

NGRREC is looking for research projects in ecology, management, education, policy, or human dimensions related to great rivers and their watersheds. We seek to represent a diversity of topics in river and watershed level research and encourage college and university faculty, state and federal government agencies, and non-profit organizations working within the Mississippi River Watershed to submit research proposals to be matched with a summer college intern.

 

The 2018 program once again hopes to host several college students for a ten-week paid internship. The number of projects selected for the 2018 cycle will be determined based on available funding. Project advisors will have a project budget of up to $1,500 for project supplies, travel (fieldwork and Symposium attendance), and contractual services. The program begins with students participating in a week-long Short Course and orientation at NGRREC's Field Station May 21-25, followed by a nine-week internship.  During the internship period, students will work directly with project mentors from host organizations selected by proposals to this solicitation. The program concludes with a Symposium on July 30 and 31, 2018 during which each student will present their summer work to their fellow interns and project advisors.

The deadline to submit project proposals is November 20, 2017, 5:00pm CST.

 

For submission instructions and other details related to this solicitation download the Intern Program RFP. You can also view information about Important Program Dates,Project Purchasing Policies, and Proposal Instructions.

 

To see examples of previously supported projects, please visit our Intern Program website and download one of our Intern Symposium Proceedings which include abstracts and posters from each project.

 

For questions please email Intern Program Coordinator, Natalie Marioni, at ngrrecintern@lc.edu.