Opportunities for Environmental Science Majors

The Coastal Academy

The Coastal Academy offers students from around the world the chance to complete short courses in marine and coastal resource management in a unique setting at the University of Antsiranana in northern Madagascar.   The Coastal Academy offers field and classroom-based courses from 2-4 weeks in Tropical Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring Methods and Management. Students have the opportunity to receive training and certification in internationally-recognized monitoring methods, including Reef Check and SeagrassWatch.  Course prices start at an affordable GBP495 and further details are available on their website, at www.coastal-academy.org.

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies - Summer 2012

• Study, hike & camp in the amazing foothills of the Rocky Mountains
• Gain valuable career skills in hands-on ecosystem field research
• Earn 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits

This is a great opportunity to apply your classroom/textbook learning while immersing yourself in an incredible Colorado ecosystem setting! Session 1: June 12 - 28; Session 2: July 24 - August 9

Visit ecofs.org for more information.

Plant Conservation and DANTA Field Study Program

In partnership with PlantConservation.org, DANTA is offering two summer sessions to study in Costa Rica.

Primate Behavior and Conservation

Date: June 11 - July 8

Location: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation and Tropical Herpetology

Date: July 10 - August 5

Location: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Please visit their website for more infomation or contact: Conservation@danta.info

University of Montana Field Study Program

Northwest Connections is now accepting applications for their Summer 2012 and Fall 2012 field programs. Wildlife in the West, May 16 to June 16, offers 9 credits in Environmental Studies and Forestry.  The Landscape and Livelihood Field Semester, Fall 2012, offers 15 upper-division University of Montana credits in Environmental Studies, Forestry, and Geography. Visit their website at  www.northwestconnections.org for more information and to apply online. Or email andrea@northwestconnections.org for more details.

Semester in Environmental Science (SES)

Spend a semester in Woods Hole, MA, a world renowned center for oceanography, marine biology and environmental science, studying global change and biogeochemistry. The SES is sponsored by the Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Lab and taught by a distinguished faculty. Students in the program spend 20 hours each week in the field and lab measuring ecosystem structure and processes in coastal ponds, estuaries, forests and marshes and conduct independent research during the last six weeks of the 15 week program. Click on this link to visit their website.

 

Internship Opportunities

The Field Museum - RESTORE Project
RESTORE, which stands for Rethinking Ecological and Social Theories of Restoration Ecology is in interdisciplinary study of how people make restoration descisions in the Chicago Wilderness region. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience conducting social science research. Included are links to the position description and an informal application if you'd like to apply.

The Fund for the Public Interest

Has a summer job opportunity working and lobbying all over the country to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.  As a staff member, you will fundraise, build membership for our partner groups, educating and activating citizens on pressing issues. You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and organize coalitions with other non-profit organizations. While on staff, you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process. Students could expect to make on average $4000-$6000 this summer, working on issues they believe in. If you'd like more information, please visit their website.

Fair Share Alliance

Fair Share Alliance is a citizen-based non-profit advocacy organization that works to provide every American with a fair shot at a good job and a strong voice in our democracy. Fair Share is currently hiring Campaign Directors (click here to view job description) to lead their grassroots campaign for a fair economy. They are looking for graduating seniors and students going into their Junior and Senior year who are passionate and ready to take action to create positive social change in our economy and democracy. If you'd like to receive more information, please complete their online interest form. 

Mammoth and Mono Rail Lake Ranger District Internships

Is offering 5 summer internships on the Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger Districts of the Inyo National Forest.  These are multi-discipline positions (including veg management, wildlife, wilderness, trails, recreation, and education) and will create a diverse experience for the intern. Click here for more information.

Tigercomm Internship Program

Do you want to work with a team of passionate individuals in the intersection of sustainability
and communications? An internship at Tigercomm is the perfect solution. Tigercomm interns work
directly with staff to rapidly deliver strategic communication services to their
clients, while enhancing their reputation for unparalleled effectiveness and accountability for
results. You will contribute to the growth of clean energy companies, while learning about the
field of communications and the day-to-day efforts that make public relations firms succeed.

Visit their website for more information.

OurEarth.org 2012 Environmental Leadership Program

This is a rare opportunity for students to develop as a leader and learn many of the skills that are necessary to create significant environmental changes in the future. In addition to leadership training, students will also create and develop an environmental project, be in a team with students from other colleges, and help OurEarth.org promote the new features that will be deployed on its website in June. All work is done remotely so you can work from your home, campus, or anywhere else, yet you will still have very frequent contact with the OurEarth.org management and other interns via conference calls, email, webinars, and other electronic mediums.

OurEarth.org is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization and grassroots initiative that aims to aid and develop environmental leaders, in part, by transforming the way environmental programs, activities, and information are found on the internet. A more detailed program description, the internship application, and further information about the OurEarth.org organization is available here: http://www.ourearth.org/students/.  Finally, this unpaid internship program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Application deadline is March 30, however students are admitted on a rolling basis, so act quickly if you are interested. If you have any questions, please contact John Ullman at (410) 878-6485 or john@ourearth.org, to get additional information.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Has opportunities for student internships and fellowships in Environmental Health.  Visit their website to learn more about 2 10-week summer programs.

Grant Programs

DOSECC Research Grant Program: DOSECC invites students and teachers to apply for summer grants in scientific drilling. The grants promote involvement in projects where drilling has provided data and materials for study, and are available to college students (graduate or undergraduate) and primary and secondary schoolteachers, worldwide.

For more details and application instructions visit doescc.org