Gulf of Maine Research Institute Summer Research Experience for Undergrads

One of the foremost challenges of our times is to understand the impacts of climate change on our coupled natural and human systems. This includes documenting and monitoring change, as well as predicting and mitigating future impacts of climate change on ecosystems and the communities that depend on them around the world. Very few places are witnessing the effects of climate change more intensely than the Gulf of Maine, which has been warming faster than 99.9% of the global ocean. As such, GMRI is strategically positioned to conduct cutting-edge research on this issue, and we welcome this opportunity to invite undergraduate students to take part in our work.

The GMRI REU Site will pair student interns with researchers based at GMRI, engaged in a broad range of ecosystem, oceanographic and economic studies. In consultation with their mentor, students will design and conduct a 10-week intensive, independent research project. This may involve field sampling, laboratory experiments, analysis of existing data sets, computational simulations, or some mix of these. At the end of the summer, students will present their findings at an in-house symposium drawing on analysis and communications skills honed throughout the summer.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an undergraduate program at a two- or four-year institution and should have completed at least one year of study in their program. Applications from underrepresented groups in marine research (e.g., minorities, first-generation college students, veterans, or students with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have had little to no research experience, but will have a keen interest in biological, ecological, oceanographic or resource economic studies as they relate to fisheries management and climate change. Relevant prior coursework includes classes in biology, ecology, environmental science, oceanography, economics, programming and statistics but is not required. Instead, students are expected to display enthusiasm for learning and a strong drive for conducting independent research.

This internship opportunity includes a stipend ($500/week for 10 weeks), support for housing costs, and a meal allowance.

Important Dates: 

• Applications will be open from January 1, 2020 until February 15, 2020. 
• Applicants will be notified of decisions between March 1-15, 2020. 
• The REU Program will run between June 1 and August 7, 2020. Students must be available for the entire 10 weeks to take part in the program.

For more information or to apply, please visit: https://www.gmri.org/about-us/join-our-team/internships/gmri-research-experience-undergraduates

Entomology Internships for Graduating Seniors

Two internship positions are available from mid-May until the end of October, 2018, with the Entomology program at Virginia Tech’s tree fruit and wine grape research center in Winchester, VA.  Those having experience and/or interest in entomology, ecology, and/or horticulture are encouraged to apply.  Duties will involve working as a team to assist senior scientist, technician, and PhD students with applied insect ecology and behavior research in laboratory and orchard settings, including implementing experiments, data collection and entry, maintenance of plant material and insect colonies, and other related tasks.

Specifically, our 2018 program will focus heavily on the ecology and behavior of brown marmorated stink bug and its egg parasitoid (the “samurai wasp”), on biological control of woolly apple aphid, and on assessing tree fruit pest management programs in experimental and commercial orchards. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to learn about field entomology research and its practical applications, and about the role and functioning of an off-campus research and extension center. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.

The wage offered is $11.50/hour for 40 hours/week.

To apply and for further information, please submit a current resume with the name, e-mail, and phone number of 3 references to:

Dr. Chris Bergh
Telephone: (540) 232-6046
E-mail: cbergh@vt.edu

For information about the Winchester Entomology program, see:
http://arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/alson-h-smith/people/bergh-bio.html

Creek Critters Outreach Intern

The Audubon Naturalist Society's Conservation Program seeks one or more interns to help with our Creek Critters outreach program.

Hours per week: Flexible, average 20, including weekend outreach events
Duration of internship: Flexible, April 2018 – August 2018. Ideal candidate will live in the region and be able to plan and execute 1-2 Creek Critters events per week on average throughout spring and summer.
Intern Supervisor: Gregg Trilling, Creek Critters Program Manager
Salary and Benefits: This internship is paid at the rate of $11.50/hr. Benefits include:

• Free ANS membership for one year
• 20% discount for ANS adult programs.
• If space is available, free participation in ANS adult programs.
• 20% discount at Sanctuary Shop.
• Opportunity to participate in staff and committee meetings
• Opportunity to interview the ANS Executive Director and other staff

Responsibilities: The Creek Critters Outreach Intern will work with the Creek Critters Program Manager to plan, run, and evaluate community-based stream monitoring events with partner organizations.

Qualifications: 
Required qualifications include:

• fast learner and excited to learn skills quickly
• an interest in and commitment to environmental protection and/or science
• good people skills and ability to relate to and speak in front of a wide variety of audiences
• facility with technology such as smartphone apps, databases, blogs, social media
• Acess to a car.
• Must have own iOS or Android smartphone

Desired qualifications include, in any combination: 

• aquatic macroinvertebrate identification
• database programming and data/chart visualization of a Salesforce database
• knowledge of any of the following: stream ecology and/or hydrology, watershed health, green infrastructure, stormwater management. 
• social media marketing and/or blogging 
• photo or video editing skills
• knowledge of communities in DC, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and/or Fairfax counties

Location and Transportation Woodend Nature Sanctuary – 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Send resume and short cover letter to gregg.trilling@anshome.org

Undergraduate Internships at the Darling Marine Center - University of Maine

Data Synthesis Internship
The Darling Marine Center is seeking an undergraduate intern to contribute to a long-term data integration and translation project focused on the Damariscotta River Estuary, in midcoast Maine. The successful candidate will work closely with DMC Director Heather Leslie and her students to identify, integrate, and curate data related to the environmental and human dimensions of the estuary. This internship is for 12 weeks, starting May 21 through August 10th.

For more information or to apply: https://dmc.umaine.edu/2018/02/06/dmc-data-synthesis-internship/

Aquaculture Internship
The Darling Marine Center is seeking an undergraduate intern to contribute to the vibrant business incubation and aquaculture research and development underway at the University of Maine’s marine laboratory in Walpole, Maine. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in field trials of new aquaculture techniques and also to contribute to activities designed to enhance industry use of the DMC’s experimental aquaculture lease, under the direction of Heather Leslie of the School of Marine Sciences and Dana Morse of Maine Sea Grant. This internship is for 12 weeks, starting May 21 through August 10th.

For more information or to apply: https://dmc.umaine.edu/2018/02/06/dmc-aquaculture-internship/

Internship: Larval lobster survival in changing ocean waters
We are seeking an undergraduate or recent graduate to assist in marine science research projects this summer at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center (DMC). The internship is supported by NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program, the Northeast Sea Grant Consortium and UMaine student research funds.  This collaboration among scientists at UMaine, Bigelow Laboratory and the University of Prince Edward Island focuses on understanding how ocean warming and acidification influence the coastal ecology and economy of the Gulf of Maine, with particular emphasis on the growth and development of the American lobster. The intern will primarily be involved in laboratory-based research projects exploring changes in larval lobster survival, physiology and behavior in response to elevated temperature and CO2. The intern will be based in the Wahle lab and have the opportunity to participate in concurrent field- and lab-based projects led by graduate students in and will interact with collaborating researchers at Bigelow Laboratory.

For more information or to apply: https://dmc.umaine.edu/2018/02/06/internship-larval-lobster-survival-changing-ocean-waters/

Science Communication Intership
The Darling Marine Center is seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student from a Maine college or university to write weekly news stories, lead public tours, and contribute to community engagement efforts. The ideal candidate is a journalism major with passion for science writing or a marine science student with strong journalism and communication skills. The internship will run for 10-12 weeks beginning in late May or early June.

For more information or to apply: https://dmc.umaine.edu/2018/01/29/science-communication-internship/

SEANET Summer Internships at DMC
The University of Maine’s Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) is seeking 3-6 interns to work as a team at the Darling Marine Center (DMC) on various projects related to marine foodweb ecology, coastal oceanography and interactions with aquaculture in Maine estuaries. Full-time internships are available for 3 months, starting May 16th through August 24th (start and end dates are flexible). Additionally, ongoing part-time internships are available with the option to transition to full-time summer employment (dates and work schedules are flexibles).

For more informatio or to apply: https://dmc.umaine.edu/2018/01/29/seanet-summer-intersnhips-dmc/

National Wildlife Federation EcoCareers Conference - February 21-22, ONLINE!

Focus on the Future of Sustainability!

Join the National Wildlife Federation and our partners for this virtual conference which will prepare students and young professionals for wildlife and sustainability careers by providing information on the latest EcoCareer trends from leading analysts and employers, clarifying career enhancing credentials and academic offerings, and formulating a better understanding of the competencies employers seek in the green sector.

WHO: Students, faculty, and staff from high schools, colleges and universities across the country and globe!

HOW MUCH: College Students: $45, or $300 for a group up to 10!

The goals of the conference are:

• Discover the types of jobs available in the clean economy, compensation levels, and advancement opportunities across clean economy sectors.
• Enhance understanding of how to develop effective career plans that include degree programs and project-based learning credentials, while becoming familiar with supportive programming offered through the NWF EcoLeaders Program.
• Explore online sustainability career skill resources that can help college instructors enhance academic offerings for sustainability across various disciplines.
• Meet others across fields interested in leading for a clean economy including, students, faculty and employers and learn about ways to support one another.

For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.nwfecoleaders.org/conference

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at Mountain Lake Biological Station

The focus of scientific research at MLBS, and therefore of the REU program, is population biology at the intersection of field-based studies of ecology, evolution, and behavior. Student researchers work closely with researcher mentors in compatible areas of interest. Students take leadership roles in all aspects of the study; they design the study and prepare the proposal, collect data and perform analysis, and finally they interpret the results and prepare a written and oral presentation. Compared to many other REU programs, ours offers a high degree of independence in project choice and design. 

Mountain Lake is also special in its exciting, diverse, and friendly academic community. This atmosphere fosters collaboration at all levels, and promotes the constant exchange of ideas with fellow students and scientists. Many projects are submitted for publication in leading biological journals. Students also participate in a weekly seminar about the conduct of biological research. REU participants have access to state-of-the-art facilities and are granted full use of all Station scientific and computer equipment. English is used throughout the program.

The MLBS REU program provides participants with take home a stipend of $5,500. It also covers all room and board expenses and has a project and travel budget. UVA's "Campers Accidental Coverage" provides limited health insurance coverage. 

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Application deadline is February 20th. 

Program dates: May 28 - August 3

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://mlbs.virginia.edu/reuprogram

Summer Research Experiences at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Our program has three tracks which target students at different points in their education. The tracks differ in the degree of independence students experience when conducting research. We encourage students of all backgrounds and with varying levels of experience to apply to each of the tracks. We review applications, choose a group of students that comprises a diverse mix, and place students in the program that best fits their experience. Fifteen to twenty students will be in each independent research track.  In addition, a few research interns will be accepted.  All three programs run concurrently during the ten-week session from June 8 -August 16, 2018.

Full-time Independent Research  (with Senior Thesis Option) – 10 credits.
This program targets students who wish to conduct a full-time independent research project in field biology. Applicants may be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduates of an undergraduate program, or may be early in their graduate career. Students conduct independent research under the supervision of RMBL scientists.

Independent Research and Course – 8 credits for independent research and 2 credits for the course.
This program targets students who are relatively new to field biology as well as those who wish to receive additional background training in a particular area. Students conduct independent research under the supervision of RMBL scientists (75-80% time) while taking one of two field courses (20-25% time). Class size is limited to 12 students/course. There are a substantial number of full and partial scholarships, so financial need should not stop students from applying. Students will receive various levels of support, depending upon the strength of the application and financial need. Courses offered during summer 2018:

• Methods in Field Ecology
• Research Training in Wildlife Biology

Research Internship – No credit.
This track targets students who are new to field biology and wish to gain experience conducting research in the field.  Research interns will be a research assistant with a mentor and labgroup for 35 hours per week.  Interns will participate in RMBL Educational enrichment activities, including discussions and seminars, for 5 hours per week.  Scholarships, but not REU awards, are available to Research Interns.

REU Awards
This summer, pending 2018 NSF funding, approximately 10 students will be accepted with REU Awards. Students receiving an REU award may participate in either full-time independent research or independent research/course, as described above. Students accepted through the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program receive a $5,000 stipend, free room, board and travel. REU awards are restricted to students who are not only citizens or permanent residents of the United States, but also have not graduated from college before the dates of the program.  Minorities underrepresented in the biological sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.rmbl.org/students/undergraduates-beyond/summer-education-programreu/

Application deadline: February 15, 2018.

Science Internships in National Parks for under-represented STEM students!

APPLY FOR A MOSAICS IN SCIENCE INTERNSHIP!

Applications accepted until February 4, 2018. (11:59 p.m. applicant's time zone):

The Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity Internship Program provides college students and recent graduates 18-35 years old that are under-represented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career fields with on-the-ground, natural resource science-based, work experience in the National Park System. Each internship is comprised of working eleven weeks in a park followed by a four day career workshop held in Washington, D.C. This program is run in partnership with Environment for the Americas and Greening Youth Foundation.

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.mosaicsinscience.org/

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) at the University of Oregon

The University of Oregon (UO) Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) provides fellowship opportunities for undergraduate students from other Universities and Colleges to participate in ongoing research in Life Sciences laboratories at UO during the Summer months. Each project is a rigorous and rich immersion in a mentored, high profile science research project with a lab mentor under the direction of a research professor. We are very interested in enhancing the creativity, diversity, and talent of the next generation of life scientists in research communities. We stress active, experiential learning, because a true understanding of scientific ideas requires immersion into the processes of discovery, and it is reflected in the ability to communicate these ideas. SPUR training stresses active learning for interns and their mentors in experimental approaches, methodological skills, strategic design, creative and critical reasoning, and scientific communication. Professional and social interactions with active researchers at all levels helps interns boost personal confidence. In selecting summer interns, we seek talented, motivated, adventurous, and hard-working undergraduates who would benefit from what our program has to offer, and who perhaps would not otherwise have such opportunities.

Areas of research include biochemistry and structural biology, bioinformatics and computational biology, ecology and evolution, genetics, marine biology, molecular cell and developmental biology, neuroscience, and human biology!

For more information or to apply please visit: http://spur.uoregon.edu/

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. 

Target 2018 Program Dates: June 4th, 2018 - August 10th, 2018.

For information on participating faculty and areas of research, please visit: http://spur.uoregon.edu/faculty_participating.shtml..

Summer Research Program in Translational Ecology at the Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies

The Cary Translational Ecology REU program weaves together activities in several strands:

Cutting Edge Independent Research Projects 
Working closely with a mentor scientist, students delineate a research question and hypotheses, develop and implement a project, analyze data, give an oral presentation in a formal symposium and write a paper. Skill building workshops support student learning. The bulk of students’ time is spent in this facet of the program.

Reflective Practice and Training Activities
Students participate in a Scientific Writing Workshop, a Statistics/R Workshop, Responsible Conduct of Research trainings, and sessions in asking good questions, applying theory in research, giving effective talks, and future options in work and study.

The Forum on Translational Ecology showcases examples of translational ecology in action, as well as a diversity of professional role models and careers. Students are supported in reflecting on themselves as scientists and translators of science.

Translational Ecology Activities
Students explore translation of ecology through:

• Communication: With mentoring, students write short “elevator speeches” about their research, participate in a Communication Workshop where they hone their speeches for different audiences, and write and review each other’s lay-friendly summaries of their findings.
• Application: Students consider the rich ways that their own research might influence society with applications to policy and management, and how society influences their science.
• Education: REU students teach younger students in the Sharing Science Program, and participate in an Education Roundtable with education scholars and practitioners.  

Students in the 2018 program will receive a stipend of $6,600, housing in the Bacon Flats dormitory located on our campus just next door to the research and administration building where students conduct much of their work, and a food allowance of $900 for the 12 week program.

Students of diverse backgrounds come from all parts of the country to participate in the program, and a small pool of funds is available to help defray the costs of travel to the program for those students in need of assistance.

2018 Program Dates: May 21 - August 10, 2018
Application Deadline: January 28, 2018 11:59 PM EST.

For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-programs/cary-reu-program

Conservation and Land Management Internship Program

The Conservation and Land Management (CLM) internship program places 100-120 early-career scientists in five-month paid internships to assist professional biologists with land management and conservation projects. Since 2001, the CLM program has successfully placed over 1300 interns, providing them with a rich experience from which to launch their professional careers. 

 

CLM Internship Benefits
CLM internships are paid internships! ​
 Explore your career goals and expand your resume
Experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity in the beautiful western US
Make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations
Learn what it's like to work at a federal agency
Apply your education to important conservation projects

Most of our internships are located in the western US, where the majority of public land occurs. Federal partners include the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. D. A. Forest Service, U.S. Geologic Survey, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and others. Non-profit partners include the the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank and the Rae Selling Berry Seed Bank.​

Click here to read more about our internshi​ps!

https://www.clminternship.org/

Blandy Farm REU

Blandy Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

May 21 - Aug 3, 2018   Applications Due  March 1, 2018

Carla Vanderbilt (Stetson University) studying song vocalization in gray catbirds. Samuel Bernhard (Wesleyan University) sifts through mud looking for invertebrates.

Overview Undergraduate education is one our highest priorities at Blandy Experimental Farm. Since 1992 Blandy has provided Undergraduate Research Fellowships to students interested in ecology and environmental science. We have been aided in this effort by funding from the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Our primary goal is to teach students to formulate testable hypotheses about important ecological and evolutionary questions. The format of the program encourages students to develop skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and critical reading of primary scientific literature. Students also learn to prepare and communicate scientific information to other scientists and the general public. Our program exposes students to a diversity of research projects that collectively illustrate how natural systems function and how science progresses. Through the course of the summer we provide students with information on various career options in ecology and the environmental sciences. For summer 2018, we will offer 10 awards that carry a $5775 stipend + an additional meal budget, free housing, and a budget for supplies and research-related travel. Interested students can access the necessary application form and instructions directly from our APPLICATION PAGE. We strongly recommend filling out an application at least two weeks before the application deadline.  The application and all supporting materials are due on March 1, 2018.  If you need further information please send an email to Dr. Kyle Haynes or call 540 837-1758 ext 292 M-F, 9-5 Eastern Time. These fellowships are only available for U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents.                                                Faculty, Graduate and Undergraduate Students at 2011 Research Forum.

Kiona Ervin (Howard University) monitors growth of nickel-accummulating plants. Ricardo Rivera (Univ. Puerto Rico, Bayamon) examines plants at the U.S. Botanical Garden. Historic Quarters building containing offices, computer room, library and dormitory facilities.