A nice chart of Spring 2014 ENVS and Online courses

Summer Environmental Internships at SERC

Summer Environmental Internships at SERC

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate, recent graduates (less than 12 months of start date) and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.

SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12 -16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.

Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of a registration form, transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) system at: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html 

For more information please visit our web site: http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/internships.aspx 

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training & Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafsond@si.edu

Spring Classes Available Online

This spring semester there are online courses that you might be able to use towards your degree in ENVS.  Please contact Melissa Lenczewski if you have questions about how this might substitute into your courses.  Contact the home department if you are having problems registering for these courses.

BIOS 442 Evolution and the Creationist Challenge section YE1
GEOG 256 Mapping/Fundamentals of Mapping section YE1
GEOG 303 Water Resources and the Environment section YE1
GEOG 306 Severe and Hazardous Weather section YE1
GEOG 359 Intro to GIS section YE1
GEOL 425 Engineering Geology
POLS 307 The U.S. Congress section YE1

Leadership Academy Workshop

The last Leadership Academy workshop of the semester entitled "Becoming a Servant Leader" is November 12th. This program will be presented by Student Involvement & Leadership Development's Assistant Director for Community Service Destiny McDonald and Graduate Assistant for Community Service Elizabeth McAllister.

Please feel free to attend this workshop and/or spread the word about this very informative leadership opportunity with students you work with. Below are the logistics for this workshop:

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

Workshop Title: Becoming a Servant Leader

3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (students only have to attend one of these sessions)

Campus Life Building, Room 100

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Leadership Academy, please visit the website at http://www.niu.edu/studentinvolvement/leadership/academy.shtml or contact Kelli Bradley at kbradley3@niu.edu or her graduate assistant Brandon Hunter at bhunter1@niu.edu.

Internship: Sierra Club

Care about the environment? Public health? Building a clean energy economy?

Want to gain skills and experience in community organizing and advocacy?

Apply to intern with the Sierra Club today!

The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest environmental organization. The Sierra Club's Illinois Chapter is seeking interns to help promote renewable energy in Boone County.

Requirements:

-Excellent communication skills

-Strong work ethic

-Enthusiasm to learn new skills

-Commitment to the environment, public health, and building a clean energy economy

Interns must be able to transport themselves to and from Boone County

Expectations:

Interns will collaborate with Sierra Club staff and Boone County citizens to build public support for renewable energy in Boone County. Interns are expected to commit 5-15 hours per week depending on availability. Internships are unpaid, but course credit may be available.

Interested in learning more? Fill out our general interest form and we’ll be in touch with more details.

Questions? Contact Caroline Wooten. Caroline.wooten@sierraclub.org or 781 835 8185.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Caroline Wooten. Caroline.wooten@sierraclub.org or 781 835 8185.