CWSP & Alumni Digest               June 28, 2013 

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Career Opportunities & Internships

*Open ERS Position

 

Job announcement for anyone who may be interested in 

working for Public Works as an Environmental Resource Specialist.  The application deadline is July 5th. 

 

http://www.jobaps.com/SLO/sup/b0613PM-02803-01.asp?View=

 

Two Positions Available:  Environmental Technician

 

Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC, (EPR) has an open position for a full-time Environmental Technician in our Cary, NC office.   EPR specializes in ecosystem restoration and mitigation, environmental studies, permitting, and watershed studies.  We are a growing firm with East Coast and Gulf Coast locations, and are actively looking for motivated, high quality individuals to help build our business.

  

Qualified Environmental Technician candidates will hold a technical degree related to their profession and have at least 4 years direct experience in ecosystem restoration and mitigation projects, CADD support, GIS, and/or environmental field assessments.  Experience should include development of professional level CADD and/or GIS deliverables, data collection, and field assessments.   Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, be able to show detailed experience working with tasks on ecosystem restoration and/or environmental projects, work well in a team setting, and have the ability to travel periodically.  Duties will include working with engineers, project managers, and other technical staff to assist with environmental projects. 

  

Benefits include health insurance, 401K with company match, employee bonus plan, vacation and sick leave, and continuing education training.  Salary commensurate with experience and abilities.

  

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Mr. Kevin Tweedy, 910 Greenwood Circle, Cary, NC 27511

[email protected]

www.eprusa.net

 

Environmental Scientist Position

  

College graduates interested in doing some water quality monitoring in the delta.    

 

Applicants will have to take the state's Environmental Scientist exam online, fill out a state application form, send a cover letter, resume and fill out supplemental questions.  The state exam and supplemental questions are really easy so it shouldn't be difficult for anyone.  The position is with the Department of Water Resources located in West Sacramento.  Attached is the PDF job description and supplemental questions.    Applications need to be submitted by Monday, June 24.

 

The job posting can be located here http://www.water.ca.gov/jobs/dwr_job_vacancies.cfm

 

Questions or advice they can contact  through this e-mail.

  

Jenna Van Parys

Environmental Scientist
Dept. of Water Resources - North Central Region Office
Water Quality Evaluations Section
3500 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA.
Email: [email protected]


Office: (916)376-9644


 
Paid SCA/Aramark Sustainability Internship @ Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove 

 

This is great opportunity for seniors, recent graduates or those with <5 years experience located near Pacific Grove, CA with an interest in sustainability, ISO concepts, public relations, and minimizing environmental impact of a major conference facility. Please share with your networks.


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ARAMARK Sustainability Intern-Asilomar Conference Grounds

Pacific Grove, CA

Start Date: 5/23/2013

End Date: 11/23/2013

Duration: Full time; 27 weeks

Pay: $10/hr


The Environmental Intern will serve as a key resource in supporting and advancing ARAMARK's commitment to Environmental Stewardship at Asilomar Conference Grounds based operations.

The intern will work with staff and the Green Team at Asilomar to further the development of its EMS for 2012, primarily focused on development and implementation of Asilomar Integrated Action Plan towards meeting their 2012 environmental goals and objectives with an emphasis on sustainable food and beverage and sustainable green meetings initiatives.


Specific Responsibilities to Include: Assist location Environmental Steward with EMS development. Participate on Green team; fulfill tasks assigned by the Steward and Green team related to EMS development. Take a lead role in implementing Asilomar's 2012 Integrated Action Plan (Sustainability Plan) with an emphasis on developing Asilomar's sustainable food and beverage and green meetings initiatives.

This position is full-time (40 hrs/week). This position is not eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award.


Situated on 104 acres, Asilomar Conference Grounds consists of lodging and conference facilities positioned on the Monterey Peninsula at Pacific Grove, CA, between Pebble Beach golf course and the town of Monterey.

The Details


  *   Health insurance available at no extra cost.
  *   Competitive wages offered.
  *   Interns will also receive specific on-the-job training at their internship location, depending upon needs.
  *   All selected interns are required to attend an expenses-paid training and orientation program the week of May 20th, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA.
  *   Interns must arrange for their own housing during internship. For some ARAMARK national park locations, onsite housing may be available at a low-cost.


Eligibility

  *   Currently enrolled college juniors, seniors or graduate students, or people with +/- 5 years professional experience.

  *   Academic degree, experience or interest specific to or related to environmental issues, sustainability, business, nutrition, culinary or hospitality is strongly preferred. (Other degrees will be accepted based on extracurricular activities and interests).

  *   Studies, knowledge or career interests in hospitality and tourism, facilities services, food service or nutrition strongly encouraged.

  *   Self-starter who is able to independently develop and manage projects.

  *   Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

  *   Understanding of the importance of meeting unique client and consumer needs.

  *   Capacity and know-how to navigate the challenges of implementing sustainability initiatives.

  *   Interest working in the business world, and infusing sustainability into operational roles.

  *   Previous experience and future interest in working at ARAMARK is a plus.



All SCA/Aramark Sustainability Internships<


How to Apply
Get started now by submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
> with the subject line "Aramark Internship." Questions? Call SCA Recruiting at 603-543-1700 ext. 1499
. To apply, you must be a current college junior, senior or recent graduate; a graduate student; or have +/- 5 years professional experience.

Evan Escamilla | Alaska/Northwest Recruiter

SCA - Student Conservation Association
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Office 1265 South Main Street | Suite 210 | Seattle, WA 98144
 | Direct (206) 496-1282


SCA Northwest Office 

(206) 324-4649

 

Internships with USDA

 

You will find student internship opportunities that are available at USDA Agencies throughout the country.  Additionally, the last two positions listed below are Recent Graduate positions (career opportunities for recent graduates who are looking for employment).  Please feel free to share with your students at your respective institutions. 

 

Please note:  All of the internship positions are paid and can be accessed on USAjobs.gov!

 

Contact:

Juan M. Alvarez

Regional Director

United States Department of Agriculture

Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program

Central & Northern California / Washington State

California State University, Fresno

Craig School of Business / Peters Building

5245 N. Backer Avenue, M/S PB-7

Fresno, CA. 93740-80001

Phone:  559.278.8311

Fax:  559.278.8682

Email:  [email protected]


 

Upcoming USGS Internship

 

 

The U.S. Geological Survey California Water Science Center is seeking to fill one student internship position in our Santa Cruz Field Office. The applicant will be trained for a possible career with the USGS as a Hydrologic Technician. The Federal Government is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT - Potential applicants must first create an account on the USA Jobs website and set up automatic notifications*.  This is required in order to receive an alert when this position is open for application:    https://www.usajobs.gov/ 

 

DUTIES:  The Student will be involved in streamgaging projects concerned with:

1. Gathering basic hydrologic data in a combination of the following areas: 

Water quantity, water quality and sediment transport,

2. Using computers to develop hydrologic data,
3. Using electronic data collection instruments,
4. Maintaining shop and warehouse,
5. Construction and maintenance of stream flow gaging stations.  

LOCATION:  USGS, 400 Natural Bridges Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95010

 

TITLE and STARTING PAY:  Student Trainee (*GS-1399) Hydrologic Technician, $12.96 to $15.88 per hour based on experience and education.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:  Part-time work (16-24 hours per week) during the school year and full time during school vacations and summer.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. A valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance are required. A strong interest in, and knowledge of earth sciences or hydrology is highly desirable. Applicant must be attending college at least part time taking science oriented courses in the Physical or Biological sciences, or Mathematics.

 

  • To qualify at the GS 2 level ($12.96/hour) the applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • To qualify at the GS 3 level ($14.14//hour) the applicant must have completed 30 semester units, of which one course must be from one of the course disciplines listed above.
  • To qualify at the GS 4 level ($15.88/hour) the applicant must have completed 60 semester units, of which 12 units must be from one of the course disciplines listed above.

 

OTHER FACTORS: Must be willing to work outside, often in rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions.  Be able to travel when necessary, normally within California for as many as four consecutive nights.  Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing as much as 100 pounds.



 

 

OCEANS Campus Internships in South Africa

 

Oceans Campus in South Africa and launched six years ago as a science based research institute researching great white sharks and cetaceans in Africa.  Their horizons have expanded over the years to incorporate significant terrestrial research and conservation work with our partner universities and wildlife reserves.  They are now offering the following month long internship and volunteer programs.

 

They currently offer the following programs and prospective interns can "mix 'n match" courses and stay for more than one program if they so wish:

 

1.Environmental Journalism and Travel Writing Internship : Offers interns real world experience.  Tutoring is carried out by  environmental journalists, photographers, writers and public relations professionals.

2.Wildlife Film Making Internship : Offers practical introduction into the world of wildlife filmmaking, the work of camera operators, directors, producers, scriptwriters and the talent required to produce and broadcast a successful wildlife documentary.  Our interns all leave with a professional 5 minute "sizzle" or mini-documentary to show prospective employers or to pitch at film festivals.

3.Wildlife and Adventure Photography Internship : Interns learn how to capture the iconic wildlife of Africa on camera and also how to interact with wild animals.  We help interns to develop skills in adventure photography and also how to photograph the people of Africa- thereby giving them a practical "slice-of-life" as a photographer and perhaps assisting them to make career decisions.  Our interns all leave with a portfolio of Africa.

4.Underwater Photography Internship : Takes place in Mozambique.  This program focuses on the underwater wildlife and coral reefs.  A SCUBA certification is not a prerequisite as we are PADI instructors and able to train the candidate to a level, enabling them to partake in this program.  We love interns who have a passion for the ocean.  We also teach them how to become active in conservation issues if they are interested.

5. Umkhondo Big-5 Program : The Umkhondo Big-5 Wildlife Conservation Program offers volunteers an absolutely incomparable experience working hands-on with the "Big-Five" of Africa - Lion, African Elephant, Cape buffalo, Leopard and Rhinoceros.  Volunteers also work with other African wildlife, all within a malaria-free private game reserve.  Volunteers become crucial team members with the dedicated rangers and conservation units running the renowned Garden Route Game Lodge in the heart of the gorgeous Garden Route in South Africa.

6.Oceans Research Internship : The renowned Oceans Research Internship offers a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for students to gain hands on practical training in conducting research on South Africa's marine mega-fauna, including the great white shark.  Interns will join our scientists daily on their research expeditions to conduct ground-breaking research and experiments on the sharks and marine mammals of Mossel Bay.  Interns also take part in oceanographic expeditions, aquarium husbandry, research and much more.

7. Marine Education Internship : Interns will join an immensely rewarding environmental education program operating throughout the Garden Route of South Africa.  This program gives interns an unprecedented opportunity to educate the youth of Africa on marine conservation by travelling to rural schools and presenting our marine education syllabus.  In addition, interns will host visiting schools to our shark aquarium and research facility, guiding learners though an incredible marine educational experience.

8. Shark Warriors Program : Volunteers join a leading sustainable ecotourism and conservation-orientated company in South Africa.  White Shark Africa offers both an educational and exciting adventure in Mossel Bay, through cage diving with great white sharks.  Volunteers lead the company's education, conservation and research initiatives, whist experiencing the daily adventures and challenges of interacting with the charismatic great white sharks that live in our bay.

  

For more information visit: www.oceans-campus.com  or 

 

Colleen Roux

Oceans Recruiter

Office/fax: +27 (0) 44 690 5799

Mobile: +27 (0) 74 473 2502

Email: [email protected]

 

 

Horticulture Internship with Watershed Institute & Burleson Consulting

 

 The Watershed Institute & Burleson Consulting are seeking to hire two horticultural interns for a restoration project on the former Fort Ord Army Base near Monterey, California.  Upon hire, the successful candidates could begin work as early as mid-May 2013 and could work as many as 500 hours on the project (This internship could be applied to the CWSP PSM internship requirement with advisor approval).

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Plant Salvage (including Seed Collecting and Processing); Plant Propagation; Plant Storage (Greenhouse Management and Maintenance); and Data Management.

For more information please read the attached announcement.
 

 

Republic Services Recycling Representative Position

 

Visit careerbuilder.com for more information and applications.

 

MPC Student Requesting Environmental Biology Tutor

Position pays $10/hr and would take place in the library.

Contact Emil for more details (831) 224-4125

 

SCA Sustainability Internship at Lake Powell

 Lake Powell Resorts, Page, AZ

Start Date: May-13     Part-time (20 hrs/week) for 6 months

ARAMARK-a leader in food services, facilitates management, and uniform and career apparel - and the Student Conservation Association have teamed up to offer a Sustainability Internship at Lake Powell Resorts, managed by ARAMARK. 
The Sustainability Intern will focus on facilities and dining operations, which include: 
. General 
o Support the on-site Environmental Steward in the implementation of the site-level Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated action plans o Support the on-site Environmental Steward in the execution of the following EMS start-up activities: 1) Green Team selection and training, 2) development of the site-level EMS communications (EMS boards in each department, talking points for first-line managers, etc.) and 3) On-the-job training and communication of sustainability policies to employees when necessary o Support the execution of EMS action plans throughout the season. Specific projects will be outlined, however all projects will require the following: 1) actively "walking the process" with employees - understanding not only the environmental impact of their activities, but how changes made will affect their jobs/workflow, 2) actively auditing changes made to determine success, 3) collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure value-add to the organization, 4) development of action plans with defined targets, business case (cost/benefit), outcomes and timeline to completion. 
. Site-Specific Projects 
o Plan, Coordinate, and Execute regular activities for the employee population. 
� These activities may include but are not limited to: Hiking Excursions, Lake/water activities, BBQ's, Ice Cream Socials, Movie Nights, Basketball, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.)

The Sustainability Intern will serve as a key resource in supporting and advancing ARAMARK's commitment to sustainability at the Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises in Zephyr Cove, NV. This position starts in early May and is a full time paid internship for 6 months. To learn more about ARAMARK's Corporate Responsibility visitwww.enrichingliveseveryday.com.

 
With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, endless sunshine, warm water, perfect weather and some of the most spectacular scenery in the west, Lake Powell is the ultimate playground.  Lake Powell stretches across the boundary between Utah and Arizona and is the 2nd larges Reservoir in the United States.

Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas has a wide offering of services: Lodging, Restaurants, Retail,  Boat Rentals, Boat Tours, and more.  From an environmental perspective it is a very unique location which offers a broad spectrum of exposure to the aspiring Environmental Sustainability Professional.

 

The Details

  • Health insurance available at no extra cost.
  • Competitive wages offered.
  • Interns will also receive specific on-the-job training at their internship location, depending upon needs.
  • All selected interns are required to attend an expenses-paid training and orientation program the week of May 20th, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Interns must arrange for their own housing during internship. For some ARAMARK national park locations, onsite housing may be available at a low-cost.

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled college juniors, seniors or graduate students, or people with +/- 5 years professional experience.
  • Academic degree, experience or interest specific to or related to environmental issues, sustainability, business, nutrition, culinary or hospitality is strongly preferred. (Other degrees will be accepted based on extracurricular activities and interests).
  • Studies, knowledge or career interests in hospitality and tourism, facilities services, food service or nutrition strongly encouraged.
  • Self-starter who is able to independently develop and manage projects.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the importance of meeting unique client and consumer needs.
  • Capacity and know-how to navigate the challenges of implementing sustainability initiatives.
  • Interest working in the business world, and infusing sustainability into operational roles.
  • Future interest in working at ARAMARK is a plus.
 

 

American Conservation Experience Internships through AmeriCorps

 

AmeriCorps Professional Development Members will spend just over 3 months training on complex trail construction, forestry, and environmental restoration projects under the guidance of ACE's most highly skilled staff members.   The goal of the position is to accomplish meaningful project work for a variety of agencies while becoming proficient in advanced field techniques such as trail construction, ecological restoration, dry stone masonry, and chainsaw use.   The internships will be based in either Santa Cruz, CA or Tahoe, CA. The position runs from May 19- Aug 24. For more information see 

 

here

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CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aide

 

The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting for positions as a scientific aide. 

Since 1962, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Ocean Salmon Project (OSP) has collected dockside catch and effort data from California sport and commercial ocean salmon fisheries. Although the final season won't be established by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Fish and Game Commission until early April, we anticipate needing field samplers in the following locations: 

Avila, Morro Bay, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Princeton/Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Emeryville, Berkeley, Sausalito, Bodega Bay, Fort Bragg, Shelter Cove, Fields Landing, Eureka, Trinidad, and Crescent City.

 Aides are needed to: 

* Collects recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps, docks, piers,jetties and beach/banks or ocean fishery data at commercial offloading or processing locations using standardized survey protocols. Duties include identification of finfish and invertebrates to species and collecting fish lengths, weights, and other biological data as needed. Sampling occurs weekdays, weekends and holidays. May also conduct onboard sampling of Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels.

* Collects, transports, or processes biological samples such as scales, otoliths, tissue samples,blood, gonads, and stomach contents as needed.

* Performs data entry, reviews, edits and submits data to field supervisor in a timely manner.

* Interacts with and responds to public questions about recreational fishing regulations, fish identification, and other topics while in the field using material provided by the Department.

* Assists with other project functions as needed, including database management, data analyses, technical report writing and equipment maintenance.

* May assist other projects as needed, including fishery-independent research, equipment and vehicle maintenance. 

 

 For more information contact  below or see  here.

James Phillips

 

Environmental Scientist
CDFW Ocean Salmon Project
5355 Skylane Blvd. Suite B
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 576-2375
(707) 494-4621 department cell
(707) 576-7132 fax

 

Yerba Buena Farm Jamaica Summer Internships

 

Yerba Buena Farm is offering two summer internship opportunities to students. The family farm in Jamaica, West Indies would love to work with students who are interested in sustainable agriculture. They need students who can come with ideas and information that make the farm and projects stronger.

 

The internship opportunities are in the Natural Pesticides Research Project: Essential Oils, Extracts and Insecticidal Soap, and Top Bar Beekeeping Project.

 

 For more information visit: www.yerbabuenafarmjamaica.com

To apply visit: http://yerbabuenafarmjamaica.com/internships/internship-application/

 

Stewardship Programs Manager

 

The Big Sur Land Trust is committed to pursuing land and water conservation work that strengthens our communities and inspires a stewardship ethic so that Monterey County can maintain its unique and special place in the world. The goal and commitment of The Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) is to pursue resource conservation that supports the well-being of land and people and sustains our region's unique quality of life for us all.

 

The Stewardship Programs Manager (SPM) is a full-time exempt position with benefits. The position reports to BSLT's Assistant Director, and is responsible for stewardship of all fee and easement lands held by the Big Sur Land Trust in accordance with Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices. The SPM will develop, update and implement management plans for all BSLT fee lands to achieve conservation and programmatic goals and objectives specific to each site. Site specific or place based stewardship will require the SPM to demonstrate effective participation and leadership within BSLT staff teams. The SPM will work with BSLT based project managers to identify, budget, staff and find resources to implement stewardship activities at all BSLT projects.

BSLT Will Provide: Competitive compensation; generous benefits with group health including medical, dental, vision and life plan options; paid time off; and holiday pay.

Do not contact BSLT; If qualified and interested, please e-mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected]noting job code: CHBSLTSPM.

For more information about Big Sur Land Trust and this important position, go to: www.bigsurlandtrust.org

 

 

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security summer research opportunity for faculty and students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering faculty and students an opportunity to participate in a ten-week summer research team experience at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence as part of its DHS Summer Research Program. At the end of the summer, faculty participants are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding to continue the research collaboration at their home academic institutions during the following academic year.

More information, including eligibility guidelines and applications forms, can be found at http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/index.html

 

  

MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST
Research Investigator    

DuPont, a Global Leader in Biotechnology is looking for Molecular Biologists to work in its CR&D Biochemical Sciences & Engineering division to develop biological routes for the production of industrial compounds, small molecules, and macromolecules via metabolic and protein engineering. The successful candidates will have expertise in relevant areas such as molecular biology, genetics, microbial metabolism, and microbial physiology; a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field; and at least two years of postdoctoral experience as well as a demonstrated record of productivity through multiple publications or patents. Apply online at website:

https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=139783&lang=en&sns_id=twitter#.UGSM3DdWFLQ.twitter 

 

 

 

BIOCHEMIST
Research Investigator    
DuPont, a Global Leader in Biotechnology is looking for Biochemists to work in its CR&D Biochemical Sciences & Engineering division to develop biocatalytic routes for the production of industrial compounds, small molecules, and macromolecules via metabolic engineering or in vitro biocatalysis and protein engineering. The successful candidates will have expertise in relevant areas such as microbial metabolism, enzymology, or metabolomics; a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field; and at least two years of postdoctoral experience as well as a demonstrated record of productivity through multiple publications or patents. Apply online at website: https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=139782&lang=en&sns_id=twitter#.UGSNDXUCbVY.twitter

 

 

 

FERMENTATION ENGINEER 

Research Investigator    
DuPont Central Research and Development has an immediate opening for Biochemical Engineers with a strong background in fermentation based process research and development. Successful applicants will have excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills as well as strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more areas including metabolic engineering, systems biology, bioreactor design, fermentation optimization, and fermentation scale-up. The position also requires conceptual design and experimental validation of fermentation-based processes within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of molecular biologists, biochemists, and engineers. Apply online at website: https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=139780&lang=en&sns_id=twitter#.UGSNRsZZxl4.twitter

 

  

 

Education and Career Training Opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics

 

-450+ paid summer research experiences for undergraduates

-Graduate fellowships, mentoring and professional development opportunities

-150+ Post-doctoral Opportunities

Go to www.pathwaystoscience.org 

 

 

 

Grad and Undergrad Programs Funded by NSF and NASA

 

A variety of internships, fellowships, and scholarships nationwide in a wide range of STEM related disciplines. Check out SOLAR! http://intern.nasa.gov/

 

 

National Environmental Policy Act Project Internship 


The Environmental Management Participation Program for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) provides opportunities to participate in USAEC on-going applied research and development projects, and environmental technology demonstration projects at Army installations worldwide. Project areas include Environmental Compliance and Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Range Management, and Geographical Information Systems.  Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis.  The Environmental Management Participation Program for USAEC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.  Please reference Project # EB-1840730422when calling, emailing, or writing for information. Additional information and application material can be found on the following website www.orau.org/Maryland.  

 

 

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium Internships

Deadlines

  • Fall applications due June 1
  • Winter applications due September 1
  • Spring applications due December 1
  • Summer applications due March 1

Scholarships & Grants

*Marine Aquarium Societies of North America Scholarships

 

The application for the 2013 - 2014 $4,000 MASNA Student Scholarships is now available.
This year there are two scholarships available; one $4,000 scholarship for a college undergraduate student and one $4,000 scholarship for a college graduate student.The two $4,000 2013 - 2014 MASNA Student Scholarships are made possible by our generous sponsors Doctors Foster and Smith LiveAquaria.com, Ecotech Marine, and Seachem.

To be eligible for a $4,000 MASNA Student Scholarship, an applicant must be a current/entering undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
The student must have declared a major/focus or have intent to declare a major/focus in one of the marine science disciplines.

Selection will be based upon the student's academic history and the student's contributions and demonstrated commitment to the marine aquarium hobby. North American students, no matter where they are studying in the world, as well as students from abroad, who are studying in North America, are eligible, as long as they attend/plan to attend an accredited college or university.

To apply visit: http://www.masna.org/AboutMASNA/MASNAScholarship.aspx The deadline for submission is June 21, 2013.

 

Robert L. Wiegel Scholarship for Coastal Studies

 

This scholarship of at least $1000 annually honors a graduate student pursuing a Master's or Doctoral Degree at a California university or college whose work best exemplifies the passion for coastal science/ engineering that has typified the career work of Robert L. Wiegel, Professor Emeritus of Coastal Engineering , University of California, Berkeley. 

 

Award Criteria

  • The award will be made to a student pursuing a Master's degree or in the early phases of a doctoral program at a California university or college.
  • The study must deal with a coastal problem occurring in the marine environment (e.g. beaches, the nearshore zone, ports/harbors, coastal rivers and bluffs, lagoons, and wetlands) preferably in the state of California. The search for a solution to the problem should be a study goal.
  • Preference will be given to students who undertake field work with the intent of discovering the true nature of the problem while experiencing a wide range of natural conditions.
  • The work must identify the importance of the research and the inter-related nature of the scientific/engineering findings with the social, economic, and environmental concerns so commonly encountered in the coastal zone.
  • As promoted by Prof. Wiegel throughout his career, the work must demonstrate a high level of scholarship, in which the applicant must clearly state the importance of the work and indicate what related research has been previously conducted.
For more information and application details click here
 Application deadline: July 1, 2013

 

 

Student Opportunities at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is currently advertizing two student programs for students in oceanic, environmental, biological and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education.  Many of the disciplines NOAA employees study overlap with USDA.

The Hollings Scholarship brings approximately 100 students to DC every summer for a scholarship/internship program.  NOAA is looking to diversify their candidate pool as a very small percentage of students awarded are minorities.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/scholarships/hollings.html

The Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship is for students from Minority-Serving Institutions, including HSIs.  Includes an academic scholarship and internship.

http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_undergrad_page.html

This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in STEM and the federal government.   Contact NOAA with any questions.

 

  

2013 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

 
Award winners will receive a free trip to Washington, DC to meet with congressional policymakers about funding for the biological sciences.
Please share this announcement with your colleagues.
Learn more at http://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html.

 

 

 

 NOAA Office of Response and Restoration Constituent and Legislative Affairs Internships

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration is advertising Washington, DC-area student internships for Spring and Summer 2013 in Constituent and Legislative Affairs.  A position description is attached and more information can be found at: http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/about/internships.html
 

 

  National Science Foundation Opportunities

 

NSF is offering rapid response funding for the 2011 tsunami debris field. Specifically,

The NSF Directorates for Biological Sciences (BIO), Geosciences (GEO), Engineering (ENG), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), and Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) and the Office of Cyberinfrastructure (OCI) are accepting proposals to conduct research on the potential threat to the North American west coast from debris fields associated with the March 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

 

For more information, see: 

Dear Colleague Letter - Rapid Response Research Grants on Research about the Potential Threat of Debris Fields from the March 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami on the West Coast of North America

 

  

Graduate Student Portal- Funding Database   

There is a wonderful resource available to help you find funding, fellowships, and job opportunities in a variety of disciplines, The Graduate Student Portal . This portal has been created in conjunction with the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program at Stanford and is very helpful.

 

Upcoming Events and Conferences

Cinco de Mayo Event at Marina Farmer's Market

 

 

 

Come to the Marina Certified Farmer's Market on Cinco de Mayo for a special performance! Local Mexican folkloric dance group Ballet Folklorico Aguila Real will be performing stylistic dances from the Jalisco, Veracruz and Baja California regions of Mexico. Event starts at 11 AM and is free to the public. For more information  call,   (831) 384-6961

 

 

Be the Match! 

 

  

 

 

 

Camila de la Llata is a bi-racial young woman who has acute leukemia and is in immediate need of a bone-marrow transplant. She is half Mexican and half Caucasian. We are seeking donors of mixed ethnicity: Caucasian and Latino. Camila was enrolled for her senior year of college when she was diagnosed. Doctors have said that chemo will not cure Camila, so they are hurrying to fins a match. Only 3% of the 9 million people registered as donors in the United States are of Latino heritage. Please register now to not only possibly help Camila, but possibly other bi-racial people as well.

To help, please visit: www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/CamilasCure

 

 
Education Opportunities 

*2013 International Conference on Applied Technology (ICAT2013)

 

A workshop of 2013 International Applied Science and Precision Engineering Conference (ASPEC2013), October 18-22, 2013, Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan, ROC, scheduled from October 18-22, 2013 in Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan.

Publication

Accepted papers about 80 papers will be published on the following SCI journals.

1. Materials (SCIE, IF=1.677)

2. Sensors (SCI, IF=1.739)

3. Journal of Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers (SCIE)

4. Energies (SCIE, IF=1.865)

 

More journals on the topics of Vibration, Structure Mechacics, Material, Mechanical Engineering, etc. will be added.

It is also welcome if you intend to submit your manuscripts to be published on the journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials (AMM, EI indexed) only, instead of SCI journals. Please write "AMM only" in the subject line of your submission email.

 

About Sun Moon Lake and Its Festival

Sun Moon Lake is located in the center of Taiwan and is the island's largest lake. It is a beautiful alpine lake, divided by the tiny Lalu Island; the eastern part of the lake is round like the sun and the western side is shaped like a crescent moon; hence, there is a name called "Sun Moon Lake". It is the largest natural lake in Taiwan as well as a tourist attraction. Situated in YuchihNantou, the area around the Sun Moon Lake is home to the Thao tribe. The conference is arranged in the same time period as the annual Sun Moon Lake Carnival. There will be plenty of activities such as music performances and brilliant fireworks for you to enjoy after the conference.

Conference Website

More details are available in the following conference website:

 

                    http://taeti.org/icat/index.html

Submission

Authors are invited to submit their full paper and also email to: [email protected] and [email protected] by August 01 2013. Please make sure your full paper submission should include two files: ICAT_template.doc and Paper submission form(Session ID).xls.

Please note that each paper contains at least 5~8 pages.

Important dates

Submission of Full Papers Deadline: August 1, 2013

Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2013

Submission of Camera-Ready Papers: September 02, 2013

Registration: September 02, 2013

Contact information  Conference Secretary:

 [email protected] and [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

Oregon Leadership in Sustainability Graduate Program

 

 

The Oregon Leadership in Sustainability Graduate Certificate Program is currently accepting applications for our 2013-14 cohort.  Please send students and friends who are interested in careers in sustainability planning and sustainable development our way.  Our students take courses in sustainable design; sustainable transportation planning; systems thinking; communications skills; green cities; and energy and carbon planning.  We continue to review applications on a rolling basis through July 1st.

Check out our an article on our spring sustainable real estate development course here.
 
For application information please visit the OLIS website.  
 
 

 

Bard MBA in Sustainability

 

The Bard MBA in Sustainability focuses on the business case for sustainability. We train students to see how firms can integrate economic, environmental, and social objectives, the triple bottom line, to create successful businesses that build a more sustainable world. Graduates of the Bard MBA Program will transform existing companies, start their own businesses, and pioneer new ways of operating that meet human needs, while protecting and restoring the earth's natural systems. The Bard MBA is a low-residency program structured around "weekend intensives" with regular online instruction between these residencies. Five of these intensives are held each term: four in the heart of New York City and one in the Hudson Valley. Residencies take place over four days, beginning Friday morning, and ending Monday afternoon.

Degrees: MBA in Sustainability
Dual Degrees: MS/MBA in Sustainability
Website: http://www.bard.edu/mba
Contact: Katie Van Sant MS '07
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-758-7388
Application Due Dates: Early: January 15, 2013; Regular: March 15, 2013; Final: May 15, 2013
   

 

 

Bard Center for Environmental Policy
The Bard Center for Environmental Policybelieves that to solve environmental challenges and achieve sustainability in our institutions and in society, government and business policies must be grounded in the best available science. Bard CEP's cohort-based program and intensive, campus-based, first-year curriculum require students to synthesize information from a range of disciplines and sources. The emphasis on science-based policy enables students to progress from knowledge of the issues to the formulation of feasible, effective policy responses. Distinctive program features include a modular approach to course work; close student-faculty interaction; professional internships; practical training in geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, leadership, and communication strategies; and research opportunities created to fit student interests.

Degrees: MS in Environmental Policy; MS in Climate Science and Policy
Dual Degrees: MS/MBA in Sustainability; MS/MAT with Bard MAT; MS/JD with Pace Law School
Peace Corps Programs:
Master's International; Coverdell Fellows
Website:
http://www.bard.edu/cep
Contact: Molly Williams MS '08
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-758-7071
Application Due Date: Early: January 15, 2013; Regular: March 15, 2013; Final: May 15, 2013