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Berry College NSF-REU Program in Ecological and Environmental Biology
Berry College, located near Rome, Georgia, will host 10 students in a 10-week REU program focused on Ecological and Environmental Biology. Recruitment will be based on research interests, career goals, and academic achievement. We will choose students to ensure a diverse group of participants, including at least one whose career goal is to teach high school biology. Students will receive free on-campus housing, a $3250 stipend, access to $1000 in materials and supplies funds, and a travel allowance of up to $600 (for non-Berry College students). Students may apply if they are U.S. citizens currently attending a U.S. college or university.
Among the highlights of the program are Berry's 28,000-acre campus, which serves as an outdoor laboratory, our state-of-the-art science building, which provides access to modern equipment and technology, and our broadly-trained faculty, who all have extensive experience with undergraduate research. This summer's programs include research in longleaf pines, limestone glade restoration, plant-animal interactions, host-parasite relationships in mammals, parasites and beetles, stress response in corals, and monitoring of coyote populations.

The application deadline for summer 2006 is March 10. For further questions, please contact Dr. Martin Cipollini at mcipollini@berry.edu.
Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) Career Development Internship Program
CEAH has a multidisciplinary staff that includes veterinarians, epidemiologists, animal health specialists, economists, entomologists, statisticians, computer specialists and management support. CEAH collects and analyzes information about animal health. CEAH uses this knowledge to facilitate informed decision-making in government and industry. This internship is designed to stimulate undergraduate and graduate student interest in a public service career with the Federal Government. The 10-week internship may begin no sooner than May 29 and must end by August 19. All applications must be received by April 8.
Ecological Society of America SEEDS Internship
The SEEDS Program Intern will work with a variety of aspects of the Strategies for Ecology Education, Development and Sustainability (SEEDS) Program which serves to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the field of ecology. Responsibilities may include assisting with the development of a network of ecology chapters at minority-serving institutions, identifying summer research experiences to link minority institutions with research ecologists, preparing Annual Meeting travel awards, fieldtrip planning, disseminating information to potential SEEDS participants, and helping to maintain the SEEDS website. Activities will depend upon the ability and interest of each intern and the need of ESA. Deadlines are August 1, January 1, and May 1.
Ecological Society of America Education Internship
The General Education Intern will work to convey ecological science to a variety of audiences. Responsibilities may include assisting in developing and disseminating education and outreach materials, responding to science, career, and education related inquiries from the public, assisting with special projects, including briefings and career fairs, and helping with ESA's Digital Library Project, www.ecoed.net. Activities will depend upon the ability and interest of each intern and the need of ESA. Deadlines are August 1, January 1, and May 1.
Blinks Fellows in Marine Research
The Blinks Fellowship Program brings together enthusiastic fellows with the remarkable biological resources and scientific minds at University of Washington's marine science research facility. With support from the UNCF, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the American Society for Cell Biology, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, and the Anne Hof Blinks Memorial, Friday Harbor Laboratories offers a full immersion research experience for motivated undergraduates, post-baccalaureates and graduate students. In keeping with the University of Washington's policy of encouraging cultural diversity in its student body, the program seeks 4-8 students of diverse backgrounds and interests to participate in a six to ten week summer research project in the marine sciences. By linking fellows with marine scientists, fellows learn both the process and the substance of scientific research. The experience will expose fellows to the life and work of a marine science research laboratory. Participants will be provided with financial support to meet costs of room, board, round trip travel and a $750/month stipend. Application Deadline: March 1.
Conservation Careers Diversity Internship Program
Discover a meaningful career in conservation through a paid summer internship with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the USDA Forest Service (FS)! The Conservation Careers Diversity Internship Program is managed by the Environmental Careers Organization in partnership with FWS and FS to provide college students with paid training and research opportunities. The program focuses principally on college freshman and sophomore Hispanic, African, Asian, and Native American students - groups traditionally underrepresented in the conservation field. THE DEADLINE FOR ALL FOREST SERVICE INTERNSHIPS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 5.
Conservation Careers Diversity Internship Program
This program is primarily focused on exposing college undergraduate students, particularly Hispanic, African, Asian and Native American students to the conservation and environmental field where they are traditionally underrepresented. Students receive $4,800 stipend, $300 relocation assistance, and free housing or $1,000 housing assistance. We are hoping to draw students from the following and other related academic disciplines: Biology, Plant Science, Wildlife Science, Fishery Science, Natural Resources, Hydrology, GIS, Forestry, Soil Science, Civil Engineering, Range Conservation, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Education, Occupational Safety & Health, Archeology, and Environmental Science. The application deadline for internships with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska is January 16. For all other internship opportunities with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the USDA Forest Service, the application deadline is February 12.
Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program
The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program provides a career exploration opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students in historic preservation/cultural resources work. The program places interns with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations. Intern sponsors provide work experiences that assist interns with building their resumes in this field. Apply ASAP.
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Internship Program
Since 1990 The Environmental Careers Organization’s (ECO) Diversity initiative has been addressing the critical need to increase diversity in the environmental field by focusing intently on concentrated outreach, relationship building and rigorous recruitment of underrepresented populations that have not traditionally explored this field, such as African, Native, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. This is your opportunity to be among thousands of other students and graduates who have gained incredible hands-on through ECO by working across the country at leading government agencies, corporations, consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program (HNIP)
HNIP staff works with HSIs, federal agencies and corporations to recruit well-qualified and motivated students. Participating agencies and corporations hope to increase diversity in their work force by providing internship opportunities to high-achieving Hispanic students. This creates a pipeline of future employees who have had positive, meaningful work experience. Interns work in the Washington, D.C., area and at field sites throughout the country.
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Environmental Student Summer Internship
ITEP of Northern Arizona University is offering Environmental Student Summer Internships. ITEP in conjunction with a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is affording Native American and other students with this opportunity to assist governmental facilities (primarily USEPA) and Indian tribes with special projects. Students have the opportunity to conduct hands on research throughout the United States. The 10-week internships will last from approximately June through August." Deadline March 31.
Minority Training Internship Program
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division (MRD), in cooperation with the NSF and NOAA, is accepting applications from undergraduate minority science students for internship positions at the Marine Resources Center on James Island (near Charleston), South Carolina. Each summer, interns will be selected to work for twelve weeks (May-August). Mentors experienced in various fields of marine, environmental and coastal ocean science (including chemistry, marine biology, toxicology, microbiology, fisheries science, marine, estuarine and wetland ecology) will assist interns in completing independent research projects. The deadline for completed applications is mid-March.
Native American Congressional Internship Program
For ten weeks, Native American students work in congressional offices, the White House, and federal agencies to gain a firsthand understanding of the federal government. They also take field trips and meet with congressional members, agency heads, and cabinet secretaries. Deadline to receive complete applications for 2005 is on January 31st! The program will begin on Sunday, May 29, 2005 and end on Sunday, August 7, 2005.
National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Conservation Internship Program
Through the Internship program, the brings students and recent graduates to its offices nationwide, where they can experience many aspects of NWF's conservation mission, including work on endangered species, land stewardship, and protecting our nation's water. Departments benefiting from the skills interns provide include conservation, education, fundraising, communications, legal and publications. Working side-by-side with knowledgeable professionals and receiving support from the internship coordinator, interns develop a variety of professional and personal life skills. Applicants are selected based on a variety of measures, including professional goals, course work, job experience, resume and cover letter, GPA, along with professional/academic references. Deadlines for applications vary.
National Science Foundation’s 2005 Research Experience for Undergraduates
The University of Texas at Austin Environmental Science Institute (ESI) announces a new NSF-funded program for undergraduates interested in environmental science research. Students will be trained in laboratory methods and work on independent projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Project areas are interdisciplinary and encompass the fields of chemistry, biology, toxicology, and geology. Students will participate in a weekly research seminar series and professional development activities. Students will also participate in scientific excursions related to field research. The ten week program runs from May 31 to August 5, 2005. Each student will be awarded a salary of $3,000 for the summer, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of traveling to Austin. The application deadline is March 1, 2005.
Oregon State University Undergraduate Internship Program
Oregon State University is proud to announce the availability of paid research internships for 10 students during the summer of 2005 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport. Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program offers students the unique opportunity to work on individual research projects over a 10-week period at the HMSC under the guidance of university and agency scientists who serve as mentors. The REU program runs from June 12 to August 20, 2005. On-site housing, transportation to/from Newport, and a monthly stipend are provided. APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2005
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science
SOARS offers summer research internships to undergraduates exploring a career in an atmospheric science or related field such as biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social science. Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 1. Summer Program Dates: May 31 –Friday, August 12.
Smithsonian Internships
An internship at the Smithsonian Institution is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must be relevant to the intern's academic and professional goals, and to research and museum activities of the Institution. An internship is performed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff. Internships, for the most part, are arranged individually. Information and applications may be obtained by contacting the appropriate internship coordinator or by contacting the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, the central referral service for internships. Refer to the listings for deadlines, addresses and other specific information regarding various internship programs.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Internship Program

Deadlines are November 15, February 1, and June 1

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (NR), Marine Resources Division (MRD)
The South Carolina Department of NR, MRD, in cooperation with the NSF and NOAA, is accepting applications from undergraduate minority science students for internship positions at the Marine Resources Center on James Island (near Charleston), South Carolina. Each summer, interns will be selected to work for twelve weeks (May-August). Mentors experienced in various fields of marine, environmental and coastal ocean science (including chemistry, marine biology, toxicology, microbiology, fisheries science, marine, estuarine and wetland ecology) will assist interns in completing independent research projects. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is mid-March.
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
SCEP is a program that provides experience that is directly related to the student's educational program and career goals. The definition of a student is an individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) seeking student and is taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2 year or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.
Student Conservation Association Diversity Internships (SCA)
SCA provides high school and college students with meaningful conservation service internships and volunteer opportunities in our National Parks, forests and other public lands. Enjoy adventure, gain experience, and make a difference. All positions are expense-paid and tuition-free. Conservation internships range from three up to twelve months in over 50 disciplines. Most SCA interns work directly with park or agency professionals in rewarding, meaningful, hands-on conservation positions. In special circumstances, SCA field teams of interns who work under SCA supervision in fields such as wilderness restoration, exotic plant management, fire fuels mitigation, and environmental education. Preserve the environment and gain new skills and experience with federal resource agencies including the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey, as well as many state and local agencies and private organizations. Recommendation for application submission: February 1
Student Educational Employment Program
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has consolidated programs into the new Student Educational Employment Program. It's an opportunity to earn money and continue your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the national Government, and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience. The Student Educational Employment Program has two components; student temporary employment and student career experience. It is available to all levels of students: high school, vocational and technical, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, graduate degree, and professional degree students. Application deadlines vary.
Student Intern Program at Casey Trees
At Casey Trees, paid student internships are offered each summer for high school students and for college students or recent graduates. Most work is outdoors caring for young trees, conducting inventories of existing trees, and communicating with residents about the importance of trees to our city, our neighborhoods, and to each one of us. We also offer seven college internships this summer. The three urban forestry team leader positions and one GIS intern position have stipends of $4000 for 8 weeks of fulltime work. Three inventory team leaders will work for 10 weeks and receive $5000 stipends.
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
The Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities for students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.
Summer internship program to study watersheds at the College of William and Mary
Each year we select 10 undergraduates from across the country to participate in student research projects mentored by faculty in environmental geology, biology, sociology and economics. The cohort of students works with W&M faculty mentors to determine the impacts of changing watershed land use in scientific and socio-economic contexts. Participants receive a $3000 stipend for the program, plus free housing in a college dormitory for the summer. Application deadline March 1.
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) Internship
AISES is a national, non-profit organization that nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. The AISES Internship Program is a paid 10-week summer program that provides qualified AISES students with internship opportunities to explore potential federal service careers with various agencies. Placements are made in several locations, including Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, GA as well as regional placements across the nation and some areas of Canada. In the past few years, this program has expanded in scope and numbers of students gaining hands-on experience doing work that is closely related to their field of study and major. Application Postmark Deadlines: U.S. State Department -November 1, 2004, Central Intelligence Agency - November 1, 2004, All other agencies - February 15, 2005
The Summer Technical Student Internship Program
The Summer Technical Student Internship Program at Sandia National Laboratories is designed to help Sandia Laboratories’ meet its future workforce needs. Opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, math, engineering, technology, computer science and MIS disciplines to integrate their academic program with work-related experience. We encourage all academically eligible students to apply, and we actively recruit to provide Sandia with a diverse pool of intern candidates. Apply now.
Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Ecology Internship Program
We offer an Internship program within WCC, referred to as WCC Individual Placements (IPs) Program. IPs work for natural resource departments throughout the state of Washington. They assist biologists, foresters and environmental educators. They often build restoration projects or create environmental education projects for school aged children. If you are self-motivated and capable of being a highly productive Corps member with minimal supervision, then our internship program is for you. Applicants must be 18-25 years old and application deadlines vary.