Thursday, February 27, 2014

Weekly Announcements 2/27

Dear Environmental Studies Minors,

Please find the this week’s announcements below.  Have a great Spring Break!

The Environmental Studies program now has a Facebook page.  Like it today at https://www.facebook.com/bcenvstudy.  We promise not to flood your newsfeed with updates will but keep you informed about both the most important ESP events and relevant local, national, and global environmental news stories.

On Campus Forums and Presentations
1.       Save the Date – Green Careers Fair – March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
2.       Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping Contest at Boston College

Summer Research and Internship Opportunities
1.       Summer Ecosystem Experience for Undergraduates
2.       Angel Mounds REU
3.       Undergraduate Summer Research Experience at Utah State University
4.       Interdisciplinary Research on Human Impacts in the Lake Champlain Ecosystem
5.       Environmental Restoration Field Study in Colorado
6.       Colorado and Caribbean Ecosystems Field Studies
7.       Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange
8.       Additional Resources for Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Off-Campus Lectures, Forums, and Exhibitions
1.       Art of Science in New England, 1700-1920
2.       Zoo New England Science and Conservation Day
3.       Sustainable Energy Conference Scholarships
4.       Exhibition on Climate Change at the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.       Adirondack Park Jobs: Watershed Stewardship Program
2.       Center For Ecological Living and Learning International Programs
3.       Geomorphic Research on the Colorado River
4.       Job Opportunities with Mass PIRG
5.       Volunteer Opportunities with GoEco
6.       Internship with Environment America
7.       Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
8.       Green Corps Environmental Training Program
9.       Environment Massachusetts

Best,
Kevin

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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213

Spring 2014 Office Hours: Monday 10:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday 11:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 1:00-5:00pm, and Thursday 12:00-5:00pm


Introduction to ArcGIS
Feb. 28th , 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
O’Neill 307
More details and registration:


Students are invited to present their GIS mapping work as part of a campus-wide celebration of geospatial research at Boston College. Prizes will be awarded to the top student entries which will be displayed in the O’Neill Library lobby on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014.  See full details at:



The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability (EICES) invites you to Apply Now for the Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) Program.

The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program provides undergraduate students of all majors with a global understanding of ecology and environmental sustainability. The SEE-U program gives you the opportunity to participate in a combination of lectures and labs, while conducting environmental fieldwork in unique natural settings around the world.

- Takes place in environmental hotspots or human impacted field sites.
- Earn 6 points of science credit from Columbia University in just 5 weeks.
- Designed for students of all majors.  No prerequisites required to enroll.
- Students at all colleges and universities may apply*

Special fellowship funding is available from EICES. 

SEE-U is held in beautiful, yet human impacted, ecological settings.
*You are responsible for confirming that the credits from the SEE-U program are transferable and may be applied to your current academic program. If you have any questions or if your academic advisor would like to speak with one of our faculty members please contact us.
Interested in Learning More?  Contact EICES at: eices@columbia.edu or 212-854-0149


Angel Mounds REU

 

Multidisciplinary Training for Students in Environmental and Social Sciences through Archaeological Research



The Departments of Anthropology and Earth Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the Indiana Geological Survey and Department of Geological Sciences at Indiana University-Bloomington are pleased to offer the second year of a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program entitled "Angel Mounds REU Site: Multidisciplinary Training for Students in Environmental and Social Sciences through Archaeological Research" (NSF Award No. 1262530). This eight-week program in June and July will include four weeks of fieldwork that will examine the interplay among climate change, human settlement histories, and agricultural impacts to landscapes over the past 2,000 years across the lower Midwestern United States. This will be followed by four weeks of laboratory training at IUPUI (Indianapolis, IN) analyzing the materials and data from the fieldwork. This student-driven research will document the timing and potential relationships between population, settlement and landscape changes related both to climatic factors (i.e., Medieval Climate Anomaly & Little Ice Age) and human-related land-use and agricultural practices. The underlying questions include 1) how did climate and landscape status affect human populations, and 2) in turn, how did human populations affect landscapes, regional ecologies and biodiversity? We will address these questions by combining lake sediment core records of climate, soil geochemistry and landscape nutrient status (for human impact factors) with archeological records from major pre-Columbian settlements in the Illinois and Ohio River valleys. 

The goal of this project is to foster a new generation of scholars that can work across disciplinary boundaries to craft meaningful and empirically-sound interpretations about research questions that transcend the social, natural and behavioral sciences and capture public interest (e.g., climate change). Nationally recruited undergraduates from the environmental and social sciences and humanities, as well as other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines will be provided with field and laboratory training in paleolimnology, geochemistry, archaeology, geomorphology, geophysics, and geoarchaeology. Over the program’s three years, REU Fellows will conduct original research on the Native peoples that inhabited the lower Midwest through investigation of earthwork construction (previous Year 1 at Angel Mounds), reconstruction of the paleoenvironment (current year), and exploration of the timing and relationship between fortification construction, settlement development and subsequent site abandonment (Year 3 at Angel Mounds [2015]). Examples of the student-driven research projects and outcomes from Year 1 of the Angel Mounds NSF REU program can be found here. You can also view theAngel Mounds Field School blog that was maintained by students during the 2013 field season. 

The educational programming of the Angel Mounds REU will promote undergraduate professionalization and enhance their skills by providing training in multidisciplinary field methods and hands-on use of sophisticated instruments. In the laboratory settings, students will learn to process, analyze and curate the sediment cores, artifacts, ecofacts and other data collected. Analytical techniques taught in the laboratory will include basic identification, description and quantification of the sediment cores, artifacts and other field data, as well as advanced methods of geochemical detection and estimation. The training provided to analyze geophysical data, sedimentology, pedology, and archaeological results, including GIS development and database management, will enhance many important 21st century skills such as digital literacy, database implementation and management, inventive thinking, and the understanding of complex interrelationships. Through this diverse and multidisciplinary training, students will gain a solid foundation in field and laboratory research and begin to form peer and professional relationships that will serve them for the rest of their careers.

Dates
The 2014 Angel Mounds REU will run from June 2nd through August 1st. The four-week field component in the Illinois and Ohio River valleys will occur between June 2nd and June 27th. A one-week break for July 4th and prepping of the labs and materials will occur between June 30th and July 4th. The four-week lab component at IUPUI will run from July 7th through August 1st.

Recruitment & Prerequisites
The Angel Mounds REU will 1) increase disciplinary connections of undergraduates through peer-to-peer relationships, 2) provide students with the vocabulary to communicate with peers from other
disciplines, 3) create a greater awareness of the importance of multidisciplinary research, and 4) increase overall diversity of archaeological research environments. We seek a diverse set of students, which will allow them to bridge existing disciplinary boundaries and build a broad network of professional relationships.
Sophomores and juniors in their respective programs with an interest in interdisciplinary science are strongly encouraged to apply to the Angel Mounds NSF REU program. While the research questions revolve around archaeological sites, regions and time periods, we encourage talented undergraduates with diverse majors and programs of study ranging from biochemistry, geology, environmental studies and biology to anthropology, geography and Native American studies to apply to our program. Members of groups underrepresented in the social sciences, humanities, and STEM disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes Native students currently enrolled at higher-education institutions. Preference will also be given to applicants from colleges and universities that do not have substantial research opportunities or the STEM disciplines at the graduate level. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) is preferred of all applicants.

Additional Information
Participants in the Angel Mounds REU will receive a $500/week stipend ($4,000 for eight weeks). The program will also cover all housing and the requisite field and laboratory equipment. In addition, a $300 allowance will be provided to participants for travel to the REU site from their institution or home. A $500 allowance has also been budgeted for student presentations of research findings at a regional archaeological conference in the fall subsequent to project participation.

Educational Programming
Week 1 of the program will begin in the Illinois Valley with a project orientation, description of the research design and participation in an ongoing excavation at a Mississippian-era village. The REU Fellows will also receive lectures and tours of the historical and environmental contexts that highlight previous and ongoing research related to Year 2′s foci. Demonstrations on field methodology, sampling strategies, data recording protocols, and paperwork will be provided with considerable attention given to effectively illustrating how the variable, multidisciplinary sources of data will be collected, analyzed, and integrated by the project’s participants. At the end of Week 1, the REU Fellows will be ready to actively participate in the research project. Research teams will be created and a schedule will be provided for their rotation through the research projects.
During Weeks 2-4, the REU Fellows will have sustained, intense interaction with REU staff and graduate student mentors as they rotate into different field research sites and employ associated methods. The ensuing rotation will provide roughly five field days for each research team to rotate through the three regionally-based projects. In general, students will devote about one week to geoarchaeological and geophysical investigations in west-central Illinois, which will be followed by three weeks of paleolimonological research in the Illinois and Ohio River valleys.
Weeks 5 through 8 will be devoted to laboratory analyses at IUPUI- located in the heart of Indianapolis. Students will spend Week 5 in learning about lab protocols, safety standards and the suite of methodologies to be employed, as well as curation and artifactual analyses. They will also begin working on their research projects and focus on some specialized analytical topics, including processing and modeling the geophysical data, geochemistry/core analysis, archival research, and developing a GIS framework. The laboratory research experience will include traditional quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., types, counts, weights), database development (e.g., Access, Excel, PastPerfect), spatial analysis with GIS, and an introduction to more advanced methods of 3-D scanning. Geochemistry laboratory work will include sediment core analysis via spectroscopic and core-scanning XRF, as well as selected interval sampling and analysis for other geochemical and isotopic signals related to human activity and climate change. Guest lectures will be provided by IUPUI and IU faculty on ethical conduct in scientific research and engagement with descendant communities. Concurrently, faculty and staff from IUPUI’s Center for Research and Learning will lead workshops on professional development, scholarship, and the effective presentation of data in scientific and public venues.
As part of the training and REU experience, students will be required to present their original research at the annual Midwest Archaeological Conference (MAC). The 2014 MAC will be at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL from October 2nd to 4th, 2014.

Credit Hours for REU Participants
REU participants can earn credit hours for the field and laboratory experiences through the Department of Anthropology at IUPUI. If interested, contact Dr. Wilson about registering for ANTH-P 405: Field Work in Archaeology (Section 5034). Undergraduates from colleges and universities outside of the IU-system will need to enroll as non-degree seeking students for the summer.




The USU Quinney College of Natural Resources has received a generous endowment, with which we are sponsoring several undergraduate research projects during summer 2014. We are hoping to recruit excellent undergraduates from across the US and beyond. All research projects include a $4000 stipend and travel expenses to and from Logan. I am co-supervising one project with a fish biologist (Phaedra Budy) entitled “Quantifying effects of high severity wildfire on fish habitat” but many other opportunities exist. For a complete list of potential projects and application information, see: http://cnr.usu.edu/htm/students/asc/reu/

Applications are due March 1st and successful candidates will be notified by March 31. Contact me (patrick.belmont@usu.edu) or any of the faculty supervisors associated with the listed projects for more information. 
Patrick Belmont

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Patrick Belmont, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Watershed Sciences
Utah State University
5210 Old Main Hill, NR 350
Logan, Utah 84322-5210
Phone:  435-797-3794
Fax: 435-797-1871


Our 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program will provide ten undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research on the ecological and socioeconomic impacts of humans in the Lake Champlain ecosystem. Funded by the National Science Foundation, REU students will participate in an interdisciplinary cooperative model that promotes integrated thinking across disciplines within and between the natural and social sciences.

For more information, please visit http://www.uvm.edu/~ecolab/?Page=REU.html
Applications are due March 1, 2014

Questions and inquiries should be directed to Jason Stockwell at jdstockw@uvm.edu


Environmental Restoration Field Study
Field Studies in Geography (GES 446)
Waldo Canyon Fire Scar - Cheyenne Mountain - Kit Carson Peak
Colorado

Adventure • Education • Service
Earth Corps is a selective field-based course that offers motivated, environmentally conscious students the opportunity to live and learn in the incredible natural classroom of the Colorado wilderness. The program is designed to integrate key lessons in environmental studies with the completion of multiple critical environmental restoration projects. Run by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute in partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Earth Corps attracts exceptional students from across the nation to participate in this unique service learning opportunity.
Earth Corps was created to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to directly address a critical environmental threat while immersed in a backcountry wildland environment. This hands-on program combines environmental education with environmental stewardship through an intensive 6-week field study. For the duration of the program, participants live and work in a backcountry setting, complete long hours of very demanding physical labor at altitudes of 8,000-14,000+ feet, work effectively as a team, exercise the highest level of commitment and perseverance, and make enduring friendships. Students will develop key outdoor skills during the program and through their summits of Cheyenne Mountain, Challenger Point, and Kit Carson Peak. Students will practice and learn Leave No Trace, backcountry navigation, alpine mountaineering, and risk management.
Earth Corps 2014 students will complete three environmental restoration projects in the following locations: Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar, Cheyenne Mountain, and Kit Carson Peak. Students will gain field experience in restoration ecology. Students will learn about soil, vegetation, hydrology, land/recreation management, and other key aspects of land restoration. Upon successful completion of the program, each student will receive 4 hours of credit from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (GES 446: Field Studies in Geography).
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) environmental stewardship and education organization dedicated to the conservation of public lands in the Southern Rocky Mountains. RMFI accomplishes its mission through key environmental projects developed in partnership with federal, state, and municipal land management agencies.
2014 Program Dates: June 30 - August 10
To Apply: Go to our website, www.rmfi.org, or contact our office for more detailed information and an application form. A complete application includes:
• Completed RMFI Program Application form
• Cover letter detailing interest in program and qualifications
• Current resume

Course Fee: There is a course fee of $2,500. Please do not let the fee dissuade you from applying for the program as scholarships are available.
Application Deadline: Early deadline March 7, final deadline March 28. Participants announced April 18.






Program Dates: May 28 to August 8, 2014 (10 weeks)
Website: http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU.php
Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

Applications are now being accepted for the summer 2014 Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) REU at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB). The ERIE-REU, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct interdisciplinary faculty-mentored research on a diverse array of projects related to ecological restoration of aquatic systems.

Students involved in the ERIE-REU program will receive one-on-one mentoring in the conduct of environmental research, focused training in environmental and professional development topics, and exposure to a variety of research methods. The program includes weekly group meetings to share research progress, and culminates with a symposium in which each student will present his/her research findings in oral and poster formats. In addition, students will participate in social events and field trips highlighting ecosystem restoration efforts and the environment of western New York and the lower Great Lakes region.

REU participants will receive a $500/week stipend (total of $5,000) and on-campus housing in a newly constructed LEED-certified student complex. A full time commitment to REU activity is expected (i.e., participants do not enroll in academic classes during the same period). Participation is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and students must be enrolled as undergraduate students in a college program through Fall of the following year (graduating seniors are ineligible). Most successful applicants have completed their junior year of study, although well-qualified sophomores are encouraged to apply.

All eligible undergraduate students interested in environmental/civil/chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, or geography are encouraged to submit an on-line application; application instructions, faculty participants, and more information can be found at http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU_apply.php. Students from underrepresented groups or attending institutions lacking research facilities or opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB's more than 29,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities.

For more information, please contact:
ERIE-REU Program Coordinator
University at Buffalo
202 Jarvis Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-3000
Email: ugrad-erie@buffalo.edu
http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU.php



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Energypath is the region's largest sustainable energy event attracting industry professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the region and across the United States. The goal of Energypath is to increase the knowledge of and passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow. 
To assist you, the Sustainable Energy Fund is proud to provide full scholarships to students and educators on a first come, first serve basis to attend Energypath 2014 at Albright College June 15th through June 20th.
To register and learn more about Energypath 2014 call 610-264-4440, visit Energypath 2014 Scholarships.
Register now! Time and space are limited.  Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!



Climate Change: Our Global Experiment

Ongoing exhibit 
Developed in collaboration with the Harvard University Center for the Environment Climate Change: Our Global Experiment will help you separate truth from spin and provide a basis for making informed decisions affecting the future of our planet. The exhibit offers an insider’s look at the scientific study of climate, presenting the latest research from renowned experts at Harvard and around the world. Get the facts, draw your own conclusions, then take part in a unique computer simulation that allows you to choose a course of action and see the consequences for the planet.


Positions:        Full time (approximately 30) and part time (few) positions available.
                        Full-time (40 hours) - work all weekends plus 3 days per week (5 days per week total);                             
                        Part time position works weekends, plus one weekday morning.
                        Supervisory positions (2)                                
Background & Mission of the Program
The Watershed Stewardship Program (WSP) at Paul Smith's College is a community‑based program designed primarily to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues pertaining to specific watersheds. Stewards interact with visitors at boat ramps and perform watercraft inspections intended to prevent the transport of AIS. The WSP also fulfils research and service functions. Visit this link for our annual report: http://www.adkinvasives.com/Aquatic/Resources/documents/WSPProgramSummary2013.pdf 

Steward locations: Lake Placid/Saranac Lake/Tupper Lake area, Chateaugay Lake, Cranberry Lake, Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Fulton Chain of Lakes, Stillwater Reservoir, Saratoga Lake and other lakes.  Most stewards should be located within commuting distance of Paul Smith’s College, Saratoga Lake, Tupper Lake, or Raquette Lake.  Housing is not provided by WSP. 

Term of appointment: May 19 – August 24, 2014 (14 weeks); 1 additional week until Labor Day required, depending on employee’s fall semester school schedule (15 weeks total)

Base pay: $13.50/hour                               

Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Public education and natural/cultural history interpretation.
·         Perform watercraft inspections; remove AIS, operation of boat wash station (where present).
·         Data collection: boat launch use patterns, AIS removal.
·         Service projects (one day per week): invasive species mapping and control, loon monitoring, trail maintenance, write newsletter, update social media, environmental education with all ages and presentations.
·         Report writing. 

General Qualifications:
·         Completed or pursuing a degree in natural resources, biology, environmental studies, science, or a related field.
·         Capable of performing duties independently and proactively.
·         Strong verbal communication, writing, and environmental interpretation skills.
·         Ability to work in rainy weather, both on and off the water.
·         Must possess and provide proof of medical coverage effective during the period of this appointment. 
·         Individual vehicle needed for commuting to duty stations. 

Specialty Skills Preferred
·         Experience operating and navigating small watercraft.
·         Writing, desktop publishing, public speaking/education proficiency.
·         Capacity to carry and maneuver up to 50 pounds and perform other strenuous activities.
·         Experience, training, and/or NYS certification in herbicide use 

To Apply:
Applicants may submit a letter of intent, resume and contact information for three professional references.   
Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent in Word format to: employment@paulsmiths.edu   
Mailing address: Director of Human Resources, Paul Smith’s College, PO Box 265, Paul Smiths, NY  12970. 
Faxed to:  (518) 327-6161. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews with selected candidates will be conducted either in-person, via telephone, or computer conferencing. 
Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program.


Dear Students, 
Are you interested in having an adventure of a lifetime while learning how to live sustainably? The planet needs stewards to get us back on track to a sustainable future. And you (yes, you) are it. Think of this as an anything is possible, opportunity to learn how one life, your life, can make a BIG difference in the world.

If you are interested in celebrating what is right in the world and being a part of real life solutions to the problems we face, join us for an unforgettable study abroad experience and the adventure of a lifetime while learning how to live sustainably.

Go beyond traditional study abroad programs. Be a part of local and global solutions to environmental, social, and economic problems. Experience some of the world’s most inspiring examples of community sustainability from organizations like Heifer International, Sustainable Harvest International, and others. Learn experientially and through service learning opportunities that integrate classroom knowledge with real-world applications.

The world has great need of people who not only understand what sustainability is all about, but who are committed to making a difference in the world. The world has a great need of people like you.

Head on over to http://www.cellonline.org/programs/study-abroad-program/ for more information, or take a look at this video to hear how CELL Alums define sustainability.

Have questions? Drop us a line at info@cellonline.org

We have space available in our three-week Maymester programs in Iceland and Central America, in our Fall 2014 programs in East Africa, and Iceland and in our Spring 2015 programs in East AfricaIceland, and Central America.  

Drop us an e-mail or contact us by phone for more information (dave@cellonline.org or tel.(207) 230-4025.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Dave and CELL Team
Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL)

60 Blueberry Hill Road 
Hope, Maine 04847
Tel. 207-230-4025; E-mail: info@cellonline.org; Web: www.cellonline.org 


PhD or MS Research Assistantship in “Shedding new light on sandbar dynamics in Grand Canyon using emerging SFM photogrammetry techniques"

Funding is available at either the MS or PhD level for a student to explore the application of 'structure from motion' techniques to studying alluvial sandbars. The research objective is to better understand the highly localized nature of sandbar responses to hydrologic regime. This requires a rapid technique for accurately surveying subaerial sandbars to complement long-term data sets. The student would be based at Utah State University in the Department of Watershed Sciences in the Ecogeomorphology and Topographic Analysis Lab (http://etal.joewheaton.org). Dr. Joe Wheaton would act as the primary supervisor, but the student would work closely with USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring Research Center staff – specifically Dr. Paul Grams and Dr. Daniel Buscombe (www.gcmrc.gov) -- and a large group of academic and government researchers working in Grand Canyon and throughout the Colorado River Basin.

The ideal candidate should have, or is keen to develop, skills in GIS and/or a high-level programming language such as Matlab/Python/IDL; an interest in image processing/photogrammetry; a background in geomorphology/geology/geography/engineering or related discipline. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. The project will involve extended field work in the Grand Canyon, so field experience is a must.  Interested prospective students should send an email of interest, with CV, cover letter, example of writing, a cartographic example (i.e. figures or maps), and any questions to Joe.Wheaton@usu.edupgrams@usgs.gov, and dbuscombe@usgs.gov.

PhD or MS Research Assistantship in Investigating Bed Form Dynamics and Bed Load Transport on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon
PhD or MS assistantship is currently available at the University of Wyoming in coordination with the USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center.  The project will focus on an investigation of sand transport in the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with particular emphasis on bed form dynamics and bed load. The ideal candidate will have broad interests in the application of sediment transport theory to field observations and the desire to develop skills in quantitative analysis and modeling.  A Passion for field work is a must.  Degree opportunities at UWyo include the department of Geology & Geophysics and the Water Resources / Environmental Science and Engineering program.  Contact Brandon McElroy (bmcelroy@uwyo.edu) or Paul Grams (pgrams@usgs.gov) for more information.


Looking for a job that makes a difference? U.S.PIRG is hiring college seniors to work as Campus Organizers on college campuses across the country. On issue after issue, we see powerful interests corrupting the democratic process, twisting public policy to serve their own ends. U.S. PIRG takes action by documenting the problems, finding practical solutions, informing the public and making the case for change directly to decision-makers. We work on fighting climate change, restoring democracy, and protecting public health. Apply online atwww.uspirg.org/jobs or email wellington@masspirgstudents.org for more details.




GoEco is providing global volunteering opportunities for university students, faculty, and staff of Geography and Environmental Studies. Volunteers can choose from a variety of placements that will focus on wildlife and environmental research and conservation, as well as community and educational development. Discover the intriguing landscape of Madagascar with the Wildlife and Research Conservation project or get up close and personal with South Africa's wildlife at the Wildlife Sanctuary project. For a truly unique cultural experience become a counselor at the Multicultural Eco Summer Camp in Israel where you will immerse yourself in the culturally dynamic community.  




Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island, and home to the most fascinating flora, fauna, and eco-system. With its unique creatures and landscapes, there is no better location to conduct environmental and wildlife surveys. Though challenging, this experience will see volunteers truly immerse themselves in nature, live in field camps made up of tents and showers with basic amenities while spending early mornings and late nights studying and collecting data on all of the fascinating things that Madagascar has to offer. 






SOUTH AFRICA: Wildlife Sanctuary
The Volunteers will live in a comfortable house located on the sanctuary, with zebras and other wildlife roaming right outside the front door!  The project will have set daily tasks such as cleaning, feeding, and general care of the animals. Volunteers will also have the chance to work on a variety of other projects including checking fire breaks, constructing enclosures, building a vulture kitchen, and creating other things that will further enrich the quality of life for the animals in the sanctuary.  With so much to do and see, there is never a dull moment. 




Mughar, located in northern Israel and overlooking the Sea of Galilee, is a diverse town with a long and rich history. This camp provides a great opportunity for Druze, Christian, and Muslim kids to learn and play together in a unique summer program. Join a group of local staff and international volunteers to teach environmental education, arts, sports, and English. Volunteers will have the chance to use their initiative and personal skills to create innovative ways of teaching and interacting with the kids.




Programs Include:
 Accommodations 
 Full board 
 Full pre-departure & in-country assistance, training, and support



Volunteer Feedback
Bexsyra, a GoEco volunteer at the Multicultural Eco Summer Camp, wrote a post on our volunteer blog about her experience in Israel.  Here's an excerpt:

"The most exciting part about my journey was learning about the different cultures and religions. You can read about such things or watch them on TV but it is nothing like experiencing them first hand. I think it's very important to learn that there are people in this world who were raised differently from you, have different religions, eat different kinds of food but yet you can still relate to them in so many ways."







Since 1989, the Antioch Education Abroad Brazilian Ecosystems: The Protection and Management of Biodiversity program has engaged students through in-depth field studies across a variety of biomes in Brazil. This is a Fall Semester program, with a new Summer Term option (see schedule here). All students explore the flora, fauna, and ecological characteristics of the Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Coastal Forest, and coastal marine systems, and how environmental factors contribute to species and habitat diversity. Students enrolled in the full semester program continue their studies in Brazil to include advanced studies of the impact of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem function, a Portuguese language intensive, and an Independent Field Internship.

Unique program features:

1. Program is led by Antioch University professor Suzanne Kolb, PhD, who is assisted by Brazilian professors, research scientists, and activists, who provide local expertise on current environmental issues facing each region.

2. Fall semester students engage in a month-long field internship, working with a Brazilian scientist or NGO for individualized hands-on experience in their field of interest.

3. Students explore multiple ecosystems, allowing them to compare the ecological characteristics of each, and providing a broader understanding of ecology in Brazil.

Curriculum: The Fall Semester program offers 4 courses for 16 semester credits - Introduction to Brazilian Ecosystems; Ecology and Protective Management of  Biodiversity in Brazil; Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced PortugueseField Internship. Summer Term students enroll in Introduction to Brazilian Ecosystems for 4 semester credits. Click here to view detailed course descriptions. If you would like to review syllabi for the process of approving this program, please contact us.



Environment America interns will spend their fall semester making a big difference on critical environment issues and learning a ton, while getting the experience they need to launch a career in the environmental movement after graduation.

Read more about our internship program here. Interested candidates can complete an online application here.

Monique Sullivan
Recruitment Director
Environment America
(202) 461-2448




The MA DOER Internship Programs seeks to provide interns with exciting opportunities to assist DOER with implementing energy policies in areas such as renewables, energy efficiency, alternative transportation, energy markets, and more.  The program is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, law school students, and other individuals who are seeking experience in the energy arena.





Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.

Apply online today at greencorps.org/apply

Green Corps
44 Winter St, 4th Fl
Boston, MA
02108
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Environment Massachusetts has a number of internship opportunities posted on their website.  For more information, please visit http://environmentmassachusetts.org/page/jobs or contact Alison Giest, Environment Massachusetts, New England Federal Field Associate, at agiest@environmentmassachusetts.org or 813-215-3604.