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Purpose
Increasing public understanding of science and technology is one of the principal goals of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS has improved coverage of science and technology in mass media for more than 30 years through the Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program.

This highly competitive program strengthens the connections between scientists and journalists by placing advanced science, mathematics and engineering students in newsrooms across the country. The AAAS Fellows use their academic training in the sciences as they research, write, and report today's headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to non-specialists.

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to safeguard the public's health by strengthening public health laboratories in the United States and across the world. In collaboration with members, APHL advances laboratory systems and practices, and promotes policies that support healthy communities. The association's founding members are directors of state and territorial public health laboratories. Others include state laboratory staff, city and county laboratory directors, and international representatives. APHL is a non-profit, 501(C3) organization with a history of over fifty years.

For further information and application forms

If you have questions contact Kathryn Pollens, Fellowship Program Coordinator:  kpollenz@aphl.org or Phone: 202-822-5227

Knowledge Exchange

 Summer Internship Programs

 Two-month placement in a variety of industries

• New York City INternship
• International Internships

For More Information: 

 Tel:  800-831-5095

 Knowledge Exchange Institute

 111 John Street, Suite 800

 New York, NY  10038                

http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/

http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/visitors/pages/default.aspx?page=educational_opportunities

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Full-Time Internships: To Apply online, StarCatcher

Summer Internships: To Apply online, StarCatcher

Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Today, the National Park Service encompasses more than 370 sites across the United States and in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There are parks of great natural beauty and grandeur, such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone; parks that preserve the nation's cultural and historical treasures, as a Mesa Verde and Gettysburg Battlefield; and parks of significant national beauty along seashores, lakeshores, and riverways, providing opportunities for outdoor activities, such as Assateague Island and Lake Mead. The National Park Service is a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior.

Every year, millions of people from the United States and abroad visit our national park areas. To protect park resources and to serve the public, the National Park Service employs a permanent workforce and an essential temporary workforce. Whether permanent or temporary, employees have the opportunity to learn more about the National Park Service system and its mission.

Temporary jobs are very competitive. The number of applicants is usually far greater than the positions available every year, particularly at larger, well-known parks. Some positions are filled by experienced temporary employees who have worked previously for the National Park Service.

National Park Service

National Park Service Internships

The Newfound Harbor Marine Institute (NHMI) program was started in 1970 for the purpose of complementing Seacamp Association's mission to provide experiential marine science education opportunities. The NHMI program extends these opportunities into the school year, from early September through late May, for students from 4th grade through college level, as well as teachers. Approximately 8,000 participants enjoy the workshops and residential programs at the NHMI field studies center each year.

For Information

Email

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the leader in national resource conservation, providing service opportunities, outdoor skills and leadership training to thousands of young women and men each year.

In all 50 states, high school , college, graduate students and others join together through SCA to care for our national parks and forests, historic and cultural resources, and urban green spaces -- the benefits of which extend far beyond our environment:

Anoka Conservation District

Anoka Natural Resources

Ham Lake, MN  55304

The ACD was established in 1946. The agency is a governmental and political subdivision of the state created under the Minnesota State Statue Chapter 103C.  Governed by an elected board of five supervisors, conservation districts operate from an annual comprehensive work plan. Districts are authorized to conduct survey and demonstration projects, public information activities and to implement any necessary conservation practices within its boundaries.

Mission OF THE ACD

• Inform and assist county residents and landowners in natural resource management,
• conduct research and monitoring for soil and water conservation,
• promote practices for soil and water conservation,
• and serve as a guide to local units of government in land use planning.

This web page lists some jobs, but a membership is required to get a complete listing. 

This page is listed as a source, in case you are interested in subscribing.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Today, the National Park Service encompasses more than 370 sites across the United States and in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There are parks of great natural beauty and grandeur, such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone; parks that preserve the nation's cultural and historical treasures, as a Mesa Verde and Gettysburg Battlefield; and parks of significant national beauty along seashores, lakeshores, and riverways, providing opportunities for outdoor activities, such as Assateague Island and Lake Mead. The National Park Service is a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior.

Every year, millions of people from the United States and abroad visit our national park areas. To protect park resources and to serve the public, the National Park Service employs a permanent workforce and an essential temporary workforce. Whether permanent or temporary, employees have the opportunity to learn more about the National Park Service system and its mission.

Temporary jobs are very competitive. The number of applicants is usually far greater than the positions available every year, particularly at larger, well-known parks. Some positions are filled by experienced temporary employees who have worked previously for the National Park Service.

National Park Service

National Park Service Jobs

For more information:  Roger Brandt, roger_brandt@nps.gov,  541-592-2100 Ext. 225

The Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization known for our scientific marine research in the Pacific and our work to protect the endangered humpback whale and other marine animals. We are unique in our ability to conduct long-term, non-invasive studies of endangered marine mammals and their undersea habitats. Many of our studies are well into their second decade.

We are happy to announce that we have openings available for Research Interns to work with our scientists in the field. These Research Internships involve hands-on work and offer opportunities to learn field research techniques including photo-identification of whales and dolphins, observing and documenting behaviors of animals in the wild, using hydrophones and recording/analyzing data. Internship openings are available in Australia or Hawaii.

River Council of Minnesota

Job Openings (Postings will be here only when there are openings, for a complete job description & how to apply)

Science Magazine

This is a direct link to the Department of Employee Relations for the State of Minnesota. On their web page you will find the following information to be useful:

* Search for a job - Search, sort and view job postings that meet your needs
* My state job search - Create and submit your resume and apply for open positions
* Apply for jobs - Submit your resume and application to a specific vacancy

1. Instructions for submitting your resume and searching and applying for state jobs
2. Frequently asked questions about using the State Employment Website and Resume Builder

This is a direct link to Employment opportunities for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. You will find the following information to be useful:   Current Jobs - Full / Part-Time Permanent - Limited Term Employment - Internship Program - Equal Employment Policy - About the DNR

Job Opportunities

USA JOBS is the official job site of the United States Federal Government.
It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

YEAR-ROUND NATURAL RESOURCES FIELD EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
The Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC) is a nationally recognized, conservation-based AmeriCorps program within the MN Department of Natural Resources, currently celebrating its 20th year of service to the citizens of Minnesota. MCC members complete high-priority natural resource projects year-round for all of the various disciplines within the MN DNR, including
forestry, wildlife, fisheries, trails, parks, and waters. Some typical projects may include forest inventory, wildlife surveys, snowmobile trail development, prescribed burning, wildland firefighting, waterfowl banding, log shelter construction, stream rehabilitation, tree planting, water access improvement, prairie restoration, electroshocking, GPS/GIS mapping, nesting structure construction, stream flow monitoring, and timber stand improvement (projects vary by season and location throughout the state). Crews also work closely with local schools and community groups, providing environmental education and developing outdoor learning classrooms. MCC members receive formal training in the areas of equipment operation, emergency response, resource management techniques and hands-on experience in a wide variety of conservation projects. MCC is currently soliciting applications for full-time, one-year positions throughout Minnesota beginning in early September. If you are 18-25 years old, a Minnesota resident, interested in natural resources, and a team player, please contact any of the staff listed below for application information. MCC participants receive a living allowance of $904/month, and AmeriCorps benefits including health insurance, student loan deferment, paid training & uniforms, and a post-service education award of $4,725 that may be used for college expenses or to repay qualified student loans. Many sites may also have openings for crew supervisors, which have no age limit, offer similar benefits, and include a stipend of $1,280/month. Free housing available in selected northern locations.

The Minnesota Conservation Corps Newsletter is available in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader (downloadable for free) is required in order to view them. www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcc/newsletter.html

The Minnesota Conservation Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We receive a monthly publication called "Environmental Opportunities" which announces opportunities throughout the United States. This publication contains many opportunities and would be too time consuming to type onto this page. Please stop by Life Science 221 to see the red "Bulletin Board Book" if you would like to see their postings. Opportunities are listed under the following headings: Administration, Advocacy, Ecology/Fisheries/Wildlife, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Nature Center, Organizational, Outdoor Education, Internships, Seasonal, etc.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Perhaps you'd like to help discover a new drug, or learn how to use microbes to clean up contaminated sediments? Maybe you want to help figure out why coral reefs are one of the most diverse places on Earth, or how aquatic animals communicate? What about working at the Mall? If the first four choices sound much more interesting than the last, then ACE at GaTech may be for you. Aquatic Chemical Ecology ( ACE ) at Georgia Tech is a new NSF-sponsored summer research program that gives you the opportunity to perform exciting research with our faculty in the Schools of Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. You'll participate in research with one or more of our faculty, learn about careers in science and engineering, and see how scientists blend knowledge and skills from physics, chemistry and biology to investigate some of the most challenging problems in environmental sciences.  If you want to see what research is like, get skills and training that will benefit you for the rest of your life, and spend the summer in a great place, then read on.

Marshfield Clinic - Research Foundation

Marshfield, WI

Summer Research Program

Discovering and communicating scientific knowledge that significantly improves human health and well-being

The Department of Biological Sciences, with the support of a grant from the National Science Foundation , is pleased to announce its 2005 Summer Research Program. This program is open to students from all universities and colleges.

For further information and applications

Summer Research Program in Biology 

Mayo Graduate School

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

A career in biomedical research is not for everyone, but if you ...

• Love scienceAlways want to know WHY, not just what
• Enjoy tough problems that just don't seem to want to be solved
• Want to contribute to` new medical breakthroughsGet a thrill out of discovery

. . . then a career as a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. scientist might be for you. You won't be certain, though, until you immerse yourself in a research lab, and Mayo Clinic is one of the best places for you to do just that.

The SURF program is for college students who are currently sophomores and juniors and are seriously considering research careers.  The interest in this program has risen dramatically over the last few years.  In 2004, we received over 600 applications and filled 86 positions. 

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Wadsworth Center
The Wadsworth Center participates in the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students are selected from colleges across the country to work for 10 weeks (from early June through mid-August) on independent research projects in the laboratories of Wadsworth scientists. Students will directly participate in research on:

• Microscopy and computer image analysis of cells and macromolecules
• Gene expression and regulation
• Protein biochemistry and structure analysis
• Viral mechanisms and mechanisms of immunity
• Neurobiology and neurotoxicology

For more information on the Summer Research Program in Molecular Biosciences

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

A ten-week summer research and study curriculum exclusively for currently enrolled undergraduate students.

Serving the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History community since 1980, the Research Training Program actively facilitates the education, training, and encouragement of the next generation of natural history researchers by hosting opportunities for students to explore natural history science, and pursue meaningful research projects with mentoring Smithsonian professionals in the biological, geological,and anthropological disciplines. Helping students develop confidence and competence in the research process is the cornerstone of this Program.

The Stowers Scholars Program is an eight-week experience in a stimulating scientific environment with state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the most advanced technology.  Serious science students will benefit from the Insitutie's commitment to training in a unique environment that emphasizes our interdisciplinary approach to reasearch.

Successful candidates are those individuals enrolled in a degree-granting program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, engineering, mathematics or a related field.  They will have completed 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework with at least a 3.5 GPA.

For more informaiton about Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Scholarships

(Department of Biology and Others)

The Department of Biology honors outstanding students with the following Awards and Scholarships:

• Outstanding First Year Biology Student Award
• T.O. Odlaug Award (for Outstanding Senior Biology Student)
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
• Pre-veterinary Medicine Award
• T.O. Odlaug Scholarships (Two scholarships)
• Ed and Alma Turcotte Scholarships (Two Scholarship

Through the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium (MnSGC) UMD is pleased to offer two $1,000 scholarships to reward students for their past involvements and interst in Space science and engineering endeavors.  Additionally, the MnSGC will select other scholarship recipients from the applicant pool forwarded from UMD.

Please fill out the application form, and include the following:

• A copy of a recent college transcript (unofficial copy is OK)
• A letter o intent (must be one page, double spaced, describing your educational and career goals, and your interest/involvement in space science)
• A letter of recommendation for a college professor or advisor

Scholarship recipients will be selected from among those applicants who have been very successful in their past educational endeavors (GPA cut off is 3.2 ) and whose area of interest is related to the space sciences and engineering.  Applicants must be registered full-time at UMD and be a U.S. citizen.

If you have questions regarding UMD Space Grant, please contace Dr. Alec Habig, 726-7214, or Carol Wolosz, 726-7446

Submit your application to: 

UMD Physics Department

Attention:  Dr. Alec Habig

391 Marshall W. Alworth Hall

Application Form and More Information

There are two types of Scholarship: (1) $5,000 Scholarships Available for Students Studying Fields Related to the Environment, (2) $5,000 for American Indians or Alaska Natives in Fields Related to Health Care or Tribal Policy.

Univeristy of Minnesota Duluth stuents in fields related to the environment, and Native American and Alaska Native students in fields related to health care or tribal policy, are invited to seek nomination for the MOrris K. Udall Scholarship.

In late April 2005, the Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college juniors or seniors during the 2005-06 academic year.  To be considered for an award, stukdents must be numinated by their institution. 

UMD Contac Information:
Rick J. Smith, Director  
UMD American Indian Learning Resource Center 209 BohH 
1207 Ordean Court   
Duluth, MN  55812

Phone: 218-726-6293

Fax: 218-726-6370

1-800-232-1339

PURPOSE:

The UNCEF-Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards are intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in furthering their science education and pursuing biomedical science careers by providing tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art industrial laboratory. 

AWARD DESCRIPTION:

Awards up to $35,000.  At least 15 Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made in 2005.  Each award is up to a maximum of $35,000, that consists of a scholarship award of up to $25,000 and two summer research internship stipends totaling at least $10,000.  For administrative purposes, the scholarship portion of the awards will be sent directly to the institutions of the award recipients.

For more information: 

• 2005 UNCEF-Merck Undergraduate Science Initiative
• Undergraduate Information and Scholarship Application -

• Dentistry
• Medicine
• Optometry
• Phychology (Ph.D.)
• Veterinary Medicine

The U. S. Army Medical Department has scholarships available. The Scholarships pay 100% of tuition, books, and required fees as well as reimbursable expenses such as lab equipment as long as the school you choose is Accredited. In addition, you will be paid a monthly stipend of $1185.00 and over $3,000.00 for summertime training. This is an annual total of over $15,000.00!!

For more information, please call SFC Johnnie Jennings at (952) 858-8516 or 1 800-235-8159
U.S. Army Health Care Recuiting
(800)235-8159

Student Employment

at UMD

Study Abroad Opportunities

Knowledge Exchange

 Semester & Summer Programs:

• Summer Programs:  March 20
• Fall Programs:;  June 20
• Academic Year (Fall/Spring):  June 20
• Spring Programs:  November 20

For More Information: 

Tel:  800-831-5095

Knowledge Exchange Institute

111 John Street, Suite 800

New York, NY  10038             

UMD offers study abroad programs in Australia, Ecuador, England, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Sweden and a cultural program in Hawaii. Want more variety? Students may also select from almost three hundred programs offered through the University of Minnesota system as well as thousands from other institutions.

Our site also provides advice about selecting the program most appropriate for you, information about financial aid and scholarships, and much more.

The Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI) offers unique study & intern abroad programs for college, graduate, continuing education, pre-college, and high school students. Our programs are distinguished by subject-specific coursework, a large selection of courses in the English language (regardless of host country), internship placement, professional opportunities, extensive cultural excursions in the host region, small groups of students, and superior service before, during, and after the program. KEI partners with respected universities, research facilities, art academies, companies, NGOs, and professional organizations to provide the highest quality programs. 

• Think you might be interested? Please contact Hawk Ridge naturalist Debbie Waters at dlpwaters@charter.net or 218-525-1853 for more information.
• For more information about Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, check out our website at www.hawkridge.org.
• For information about volunteering, click here www.hawkridge.org/volunteer.htm

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/voljobs/volseek.html

www.obfs.org/OpsMan/SectionIIAdmin/ SWRS%20Volunteer%20Form.htm

Volunteer positions are open at the American Museum of Natural History's Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona. The Station is located in the scenic Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, which rise from broad valleys to heights of nearly 9,800 feet. Within a short drive, one can encounter five Life zones and their unique biota.
The volunteer program is run annually and offers students in biological sciences outstanding opportunities to observe and become involved with scientists doing field research. Food and lodging are provided to volunteers in exchange for twenty-four hours per week of routine chores, with the remaining time available for research activities. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students; the latter may pursue their own research projects.

The program is open to non-students as well, particularly in the spring and fall. Volunteers are needed between March 15 and November 1. Appointments are for part of this period, with a minimum appointment of six weeks. Applicants for spring positions (March-May) should submitapplications by February 15, summer volunteers (June-August) by April 1,and fall volunteers (September-November) may apply any time.

For applications, write: Dr. Wade C. Sherbrooke, Director, SouthwesternResearch Station, American Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 16553,Portal, AZ 85632 USA; phone/fax: 520-558-2396; e-mail: swrs@amnh.org