Environment & Sustainability

November 6, 2013, Filed Under: Internship

Department of Energy Scholars Program – Applications Due 1/12/14

The DOE Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program offers unique internship opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available for a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide. The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.

Scientific research conducted through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports an improved quality of life for all Americans. With a mission focused on discovering solutions to power and to secure America’s future, DOE is committed to:

Energy security
Nuclear security
Scientific discovery and innovation
Environmental responsibility
Management excellence

Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/default.htm to learn more. Applications are due January 12, 2014.

November 5, 2013, Filed Under: Internship

Campus Environmental Center Hiring Spring Outreach Coordinator

The UT Austin Campus Environmental Center will have one undergraduate position open for the Spring 2014 semester: Outreach Coordinator.

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for maintaining social media presence, sending weekly newsletters, plans engagement activities, and recruits volunteers. We are looking for any student regardless of major or year, but someone that is comfortable with social media and has knowledge of environmental issues.

To apply: The job will be open on HireaLonghorn from Nov 4-Dec 4.

Questions: Contact CEC Sustainability Program Coordinator Jennifer Hobson at Jennifer.hobson@austin.utexas.edu.

October 24, 2013, Filed Under: Research

Wetland Research Grants Available – 11/22 Deadline

Are you interested in wetland research?

The Wetland Foundation, http://thewetlandfoundation.org/, is accepting applications from full time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a university in the United States for funding to defray costs of travel to conferences, field research areas, or field courses. Descriptions of the various award categories and additional instructions for submitting applications are available on The Wetland Foundation web site (http://thewetlandfoundation.org/The_Wetland_Foundation/Wetland_Grants.html).

Applications will be accepted from any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed below:

Conference Travel Grant Type 1 ($600): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students who have never attended a wetland scientific conference and who have limited funds for travel.

Conference Travel Grant Type 2 ($1200): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students with limited funding to present
their wetland research findings at a conference.

Field Travel Grant Type 1 ($800): For outstanding graduate students with limited funding to defray field expenses associated with
thesis or dissertation research on wetlands.

Field Travel Grant Type 2 ($1000): For promising undergraduate students to attend field courses focused on wetlands.

Questions about the grant should be directed to trustees: Karen McKee & Irv Mendelssohn Contact Info: thewetlandfoundation@me.com.

Deadline: November 22, 2013

Mission: The Wetland Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to fostering wetland education and research, particularly in coastal marshes and mangrove forests. Our mission is to enhance wetland education and research primarily by supporting students of wetland science with limited resources by providing travel grants to attend conferences, field courses, and to conduct field research.