Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s announcements from the Environmental
Studies Program below.
BC Events and Announcements
1. SAVE THE DATE: Green Careers Night
Non-BC Conferences and Events
1. Cities and Climate Change: Boston at the
Paris Climate Conference – 2/24
2. Careers in Conservation
3. Fully Funded Energy Path Conference
Summer Research Opportunities
1. Hydro-Geomorphology Summer Research
2. Summer Research in Ethiopia
3. Summer Research in South Africa
4. Climate Change Impacts in Semi-Arid Regions at UT-Austin
Graduate School, Fellowship, and Outside Academic
Opportunities
1. Wind Energy Graduate Research Fellowships at the University of
Delaware
2. Ph.D. Research Assistant – Future of Dams
3. Environmental Ph.D. Program at UMass Boston
4. Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
5. Fully Funded Master’s in Human/Climate Interactions &
Forecasting at Memorial University
6. Middlebury School of the Environment Summer Program
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
Tropical Field Studies of
Art and Nature in Puerto Rico
2.
Staff Scientist or Engineer –
Neponset River Watershed Association
3.
Internships with New England
Environmental, Inc.
4.
Courses in Belize
5.
Season Research Assistant –
Wells Research
6.
Job Opportunities in
Alaskan National Parks
7.
Interpretation Ambassador,
Nation Parks Service
8.
Internship at Grand Canyon National Park
9.
Study
in Montana next fall or over the summer
10. Jobs with Impact
11. Internships with Environment Massachusetts
12. Green Job and Internship Opening List
13. Job Opportunities with Mass and US PIRG
14. Internship with Environment America
15. BC Career Center Updates
Best,
Kevin
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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The Heights Room
5:30 p.m. – Student Presentations to Employers
6:00 p.m. – Green Career Night
GREAT
DECISIONS 2016
Presented by The Lowell
Institute
Cities and Climate Change: Boston at the Paris Climate
Conference
Wednesday,
February 24: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
In the past few years,
the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate
change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly
changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Last
year’s extreme winter is a reminder that Massachusetts will not escape
unscathed from this global phenomenon. Cities around the world are responding
as best they can to these changes, even as a global strategy to deal with
climate change remains elusive.
Join Austin Blackmon,
the City of Boston’s Chief for the Environment and Energy for a discussion on
the role of cities in combating climate change. Blackmon recently represented
Boston at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), where the city received a
prestigious C40 award for “Smart
Cities and Smart Community Engagement,”
beating out Melbourne, Australia and New York City. Learn about how the City of
Boston has become a global leader in the municipal level fight against climate
change and what must be done to stymie this environmental crisis.
This
event is free and open to the public!
Join the discussion! Seating limited, RSVP encouraged at http://worldboston.org/events-calendar/
Suffolk
University Law School
Room 295
Room 295
120
Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108
WorldBoston presents the eight-part GREAT DECISIONS series annually to encourage discussion about world affairs. We are grateful to our venue partner, the Rosenberg Institute for East Asian Studies at Suffolk University, and our program funder:
Fully funded
conference scholarship – energy path
Energypath is
the region's largest sustainable energy event attracting
industry professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the region and
across the United States.
Energypath
is a week-long event consists of a three day pre-conference energy camp and a
two day conference. The energy camps are hands-on training in renewable
energy technologies such as wind, solar pv, bioenergy, passive house, and
micro-hydro.
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 2016 at Penn State, State College, PA July 25th-29th.
Register now!
Time and space are limited. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Interested
in presenting at Energypath or teaching a Fuel Cell or Energy Storage
class? Please find more information here.
We are currently accepting applications for a NSF Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program based at Colby College and South
Gondar, Ethiopia. This REU will provide eight American undergraduate students
from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to conduct path-breaking
interdisciplinary research on the ecological, economic and cultural roles of
church forests. Church forests are patches of Afromontane forest surrounding
Ethiopian Orthodox churches. Preserved for centuries by church leaders and
communities as religious sanctuaries, church forests are, in many parts of
Ethiopia, the only indigenous forests left.
Under the eight-week summer REU program students will receive training at Colby College in social survey research, ecological field methods, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and written and oral communication. They will then travel to South Gondar, Ethiopia to conduct hands-on fieldwork with mentors from Colby College, the California Academy of Sciences, and local academic and government institutions.
Completed applications including 2 letters of recommendation are due by February 15th. The 2016 Summer REU Site program will run from July 6th– August 24th (approximate). All participants must be enrolled at a U.S. college or university at the time of the program (seniors graduating in Spring 2016 are not eligible).
Details about the project and application instructions can be found at: http://www.colby.edu/reu-in-ethiopia/
Under the eight-week summer REU program students will receive training at Colby College in social survey research, ecological field methods, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and written and oral communication. They will then travel to South Gondar, Ethiopia to conduct hands-on fieldwork with mentors from Colby College, the California Academy of Sciences, and local academic and government institutions.
Completed applications including 2 letters of recommendation are due by February 15th. The 2016 Summer REU Site program will run from July 6th– August 24th (approximate). All participants must be enrolled at a U.S. college or university at the time of the program (seniors graduating in Spring 2016 are not eligible).
Details about the project and application instructions can be found at: http://www.colby.edu/reu-in-ethiopia/
The BEA
Institute organizes short term study abroad programs in Ireland, Iceland and
South Africa. Our programs draw diverse groups of students from all over the
world to experience a new country together and learn from one another. Our
programs are unique in that they are on average 20-40 students in size. This
small size provides a more intimate and impactful experience for our students;
a life changing experience.
Our
2016 South Africa program runs June 8th-21st. This program will
include lectures from experienced professors and guest speakers from the best
Universities in South Africa.
A few
of our local professors include:
·
Professor Dr. Rod Alence (University of the Witwatersrand, Best University
in South Africa) - Previous
Head of Department
♦ PHD from Stanford University
♦ Previous
Fulbright researcher at the
University of Ghana’s Legon Centre for International Affairs.
♦ Holds nine distinctions and two winners of
the School of Social Sciences postgraduate research prize.
·
Prof. Dr. Gilbert Khadiagala at the University of the Witwatersrand - Jan Smuts Professor of International
Relations and Head of Department
♦Published on politics and security in Southern Africa, the
Great Lakes Region, Eastern, and the Horn of Africa
♦Specializes in African International Relations, Conflict
Management and Resolution, African Regional and Sub-Regional Institutions, and
Comparative Political Institutions.
The
students will enrich their knowledge of South Africa’s history, international
politics and economics while also visiting monumental and historically
significant places. We also encourage students to get to know one another and
share cultural values through planned social events and simulations.
Some of
the excursions include:
·
Nelson Mandela’s Jail Cell at Robben Island
·
Big 5 African Safari in the Greater Kruger National Park
·
Apartheid Museum
·
Visit President Nelson Mandela’s home in Soweto (South West
Township)
·
NGO Service Learning day with Local South African Leaders
·
Discover Songimvelo Game Reserve and the Cradle of Life
·
Service Learning Day (Local
NGO) – Students paired with local South Africans for a meaningful day of
service with a local NGO.
Vision: Young
people understanding their roles as powerful agents of change – actively,
confidently and positively contributing towards a better global community
Please
Note: We limit our South Africa programs to 24 students per program and 8
students per director/vehicle to enhance the students experience, safety, and
learning.
We
understand students utilize their winter and spring break to arrange plans for
their upcoming summer. We hope you will consider recognition of our institute
as an option for your students who are looking for international opportunities.
We
offer an informative detailed student packet.
This
in-depth 30+ page packet includes a brief history of South Africa, unique areas
we are visiting and why they are special, a day-by-day itinerary, about BEA
Institute and our partners, tips on traveling to South Africa, and much more.
You or
a student can download the packet here: http://www.beainstitute.org/download-south-africa-student-packet/
Student can also register for our informational webinar about the South Africa program. Co-hosted by myself and our VP of Operations.
They
can register by visiting: http://www.beainstitute.org/event-registration-southafrica/
Do you have a student or students in mind that would seize an opportunity like this? If so, we ask you for their formal nomination. This nomination designates that you believe she or he is an above average opportunity seeker with a passion to learn and appreciate new ideas and customs.
We would greatly appreciate if you can pass the webinar invitation and packet about our program on to your students or submit a personal nomination to this email address. If you believe you have students at your university that would be interested in this unique opportunity, please inform them to contact us at info@beainstitute.org
Thank
you very much for your support, and to find more information about our
Institute and program, please visit http://www.beainstitute.org/beai/south-africa/.
Kind
regards,
Benjamin Doherty
President | Ben.Doherty@beainstitute.org
|+1 (941) 302-0483
www.BEAInstitute.org
|2750 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Environmental Science Institute
(ESI) of the University of Texas at Austin announces an NSF-funded program
during the summer of 2016 for undergraduates interested in environmental
science research. Students will be trained in laboratory and field methods applied
to studies of global change and its impacts and will work on independent
projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Project areas are
interdisciplinary and encompass the fields of chemistry, biology, ecology,
urban ecology, policy, civil engineering, and geological sciences. Students
will participate in a weekly research seminar series, portfolio creation, and
professional development activities. Students will also participate in field
excursions related to scientific research. These 1-2 day activities may require
physical exertion involving hiking, caving, camping, and/or boat rides in hot
and humid weather. The summer program will conclude with a research poster
session and open house.
Your summer research will be in one
of three major themes:
- Reconstructing past
climatic impacts on hydrologic and soil systems,
- Climate impacts on
ecosystems, and
- Energy-water nexus and
infrastructure adaptations.
Each REU student will be part of a
separate research group headed by a faculty mentor, but all will come together
regularly for cross-cohort seminars and field experiences and to examine and
participate in the projects of your colleagues.
Please note that this summer’s
program is dependent on award and receipt of funds by the University of Texas
at Austin from the National Science Foundation.
WHY CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS?
The environmental challenges posed
by global change are among the greatest our society faces, and
science provides the means to understand the nature and extent of these
challenges, including climate change, loss of biodiversity, and threats to
water resources and infrastructure systems. The complex nature of these
problems demands that scientists be prepared to analyze these issues from
multiple perspectives, integrating knowledge of science, policy, and practice.
Addressing these requires an interdisciplinary approach that intertwines geology,
hydrology, ecology, and civil and environmental engineering with fields
addressing human impacts such as environmental policy, law, and sustainability.
An interdisciplinary approach to understanding these global change issues is,
thus, an imperative for any successful solution.
WHY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN?
The University of Texas at Austin
is home to top faculty and researchers in the area of global change research,
and the Environmental Science Institute brings together UT researchers from a
variety of disciplines to build connections between scientific and policy
fields related to the environment in the area of Global Change, thereby giving
REU participants a broad perspective on the state of climate change science and
impacts. This also means that undergraduates in the REU conduct
environmental research that cuts across disciplinary boundaries and
participants are encouraged to tackle these multidimensional environmental
issues with this unique, interdisciplinary perspective. ESI’s REU in
Climate Change Impacts in Semi-Arid Regions offers: (1) an engaging research
experience, (2) the excitement of scientific inquiry, (3) professional
development opportunities, (4) research communication workshops and symposia,
and (5) an expanded perspective on graduate school and a career in science.
The city of Austin is a fun and
exciting place to visit and to live. Take a dip in Barton Springs, tour
the Texas State Capitol, check out the bats at the Congress Avenue Bridge,
spend an evening on Sixth Street or South Congress Avenue, sample some barbecue
or Tex-Mex, or get outside at Zilker Park or on the hike and bike trails.
And certainly catch a show in “The Live Music Capital of the World.”
PARTICIPANT MENTORSHIP
Students in the program will each
work in a faculty-mentored research group. Research project descriptions
for the 2016 program are available online.
You will be prompted for your top three project preferences when you
apply.
After the program completion,
many previous participants have elected to continue their research
beyond the summer, publishing
and presenting papers at professional conferences.
SCHEDULE AND SUPPORT
The ten-week 2016 program is
expected to begin Friday June 3 and end Wednesday August 10, 2016. In
certain circumstances, students needing to arrive late or leave early due to
conflicting academic calendars can be accommodated; please contact us with the
specifics of your request.
All students will be housed in a UT
dormitory and the costs of the dormitory and meal plan are included in the
program. Each student will be awarded a stipend of approximately $5,000 for
the summer, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of
traveling to Austin. Receipt of the full salary amount will be contingent
upon completion of the program requirements.
The 2016 Summer Events Calendar
will be posted in May. In the meantime, the REU
2014 Summer Events Calendar is available as a reference.
EXPECTATIONS AND PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
Program participants are expected
to make a full-time commitment to the program, with on average 40 hours per
week spent in the field and lab. Participants are expected to attend all
program seminars and events, to complete any assignments in anticipation of and
as follow-up to each of these events.
Participants must also be prepared
to engage in field work may include (but is certainly not limited to) hiking,
caving, camping, and boating. This field work can occur in extremely hot
weather and/or inclement conditions, and can last as long as 1-2 days.
All participants must provide proof
of health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the program. ESI
has an additional agreement with University Health Services whereby
if you need to visit them, you will be seen in Urgent Care and must
be responsible for paying any related fees and follow-up costs yourself.
HOW TO APPLY
Students in their sophomore or
junior years of college, with strong credentials and majoring in biology,
ecology, geological sciences, civil or environmental engineering, environmental
policy, marine science, chemistry, or any other environmentally-related
discipline, are encouraged to apply. Participants must be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. All coursework must be current and complete.
The application deadline is
FEBRUARY 17, 2016, midnight (your local time).
The application is
available here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3xvZLfJ82aS31Ax.
You will need the following items:
-Transcripts: Your college
transcript (an unofficial copy is okay);
-Your Personal Statement
-Letters of Recommendation.
You must arrange to have your two letters of recommendation sent to us directly
by your referees as an email attachment to Dr. Eric Hersh at esi@esi.utexas.edu. These pdf
documents must be titled as “Last Name_REU2016.pdf”.
Also, have the following
information on hand when you apply:
-Expected date of graduation
-GPA (out of 4.0)
-Email address, current mailing
address, and permanent address
-Names and email addresses of two
faculty members at your undergraduate institution who have agreed to provide a
recommendation for you to the program.
Please note that if supplementary
material, such as letters of recommendation, are not received within 7 days of
the application due date, your application may be removed from consideration.
We look forward to receiving your
application!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please check out our frequently
asked questions. For questions not listed, please contact our
office at esi@esi.utexas.edu or
(512) 471-5847.
Wind Energy Graduate Research Fellowships
Fall 2016
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
University of Delaware, USA
The University of Delaware (UD)
and the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) established a graduate
research fellowship in wind energy research as part of the purchase and sale of
renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by UD’s 2MW wind
turbine that is located adjacent to the College
of Earth, Ocean, and Environment’s (CEOE) Lewes, Delaware campus.
Separately, the Magers Family established a Wind Energy graduate
fellowship in CEOE’s School of Marine Science and Policy.
Fellows will be advised, as appropriate, by a faculty member
whose principal appointment is in Marine Policy (MP), Physical Ocean
Science and Engineering (POSE), Geography or Geological Sciences.
We seek a fellow for an ongoing
research project focused on socio-economic/cultural dimensions of wind energy
and are also particularly interested in prospective students with interest in
grid integration; marine logistics; environmental risk assessment; spatial planning;
wind meteorology, resource assessment and wind turbine wakes; geological and
geotechnical aspects of wind projects; and cost of energy, including social
costs. Each fellow will matriculate in the MP, POSE, Geological Sciences or
Geography academic program, as appropriate, in Fall 2016 (February 2016
admissions could also be considered). Only matriculating students are
eligible for either research fellowship. We also offer a Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Wind Power Science,
Engineering and Policy, so successful applicants
will have the option of obtaining that specialist certificate in addition to a
graduate degree.
UD’s Wind Power Program is part
of the larger Center for Carbon-free Power Integration (CCPI), which is managed by faculty in three colleges (CEOE,
Business and Economics, and Engineering), and which also focuses on
grid-integrated electric vehicles. In addition, we have an exchange program
with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
As the leading academic program in
offshore wind energy in the Americas, we prepare students for successful careers
in government, nongovernmental organizations, research institutions, and the
private sector. Interested prospective graduate students should visit here.
When applying, please note in
your personal statement your interest in a fellowship.
Fellowships include a tuition
waiver for the Fall and Spring semesters and a stipend. Twelve-month
stipends are approximately $26,000 for Ph.D. students and slightly less
for Master’s students. Depending on individual circumstance, a 9-month stipend
can be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately, so early
application is encouraged.
If you intend to apply for the
fellowship, you should notify, Janis Lopez, CEOE Assistant Dean for Graduate
Studies at jclopez@udel.edu. For questions regarding fellowships, please contact
Professor Jeremy Firestone at jf@udel.edu; for questions
regarding the graduate certificate educational program, please contact
Professor John Madsen, CCPI’s Coordinator of Educational Programs at jmadsen@udel.edu.
New England Sustainability
Consortium – The Future of Dams in New England
Ph.D. Research Assistantship Position
Dr. Sean M.C. Smith, School of Earth and Climate Sciences and
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Announcement Date: January 15, 2016
The School of Earth and Climate Sciences and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Ph.D. student interested in sustainability science research focused on management and operation decisions related to dams in New England. The student will work with Dr. Sean Smith and an interdisciplinary team of researchers on a project supported by the National Science Foundation to examine the eco-geomorphological, economic, technological, social and political trade-offs associated with varied dam operation and management strategies on streams and rivers in the region. Research topics for this position may include hydrologic, hydraulic and geomorphic analyses of fluvial systems, numeric watershed simulations and tasks supporting stakeholder-engaged multi-criteria decision analyses for dam management involving the project team.
This research assistantship is part of the New England Sustainability Consortium (NEST) which builds upon the Mitchell Center’s innovative approaches to solutions-driven, interdisciplinary research. This NEST project is focused on the future of dams in New England (https://www.newenglandsustainabilityconsortium.org/dams) and draws upon world-class faculty expertise at the University of Rhode Island, University of New Hampshire, Rhode Island School of Design, Keene State University and University of Maine.
Additional information on this position is available from the Mitchell Center website at http://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/about-us/employment/ and in the attached document.
Ph.D. Research Assistantship Position
Dr. Sean M.C. Smith, School of Earth and Climate Sciences and
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Announcement Date: January 15, 2016
The School of Earth and Climate Sciences and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Ph.D. student interested in sustainability science research focused on management and operation decisions related to dams in New England. The student will work with Dr. Sean Smith and an interdisciplinary team of researchers on a project supported by the National Science Foundation to examine the eco-geomorphological, economic, technological, social and political trade-offs associated with varied dam operation and management strategies on streams and rivers in the region. Research topics for this position may include hydrologic, hydraulic and geomorphic analyses of fluvial systems, numeric watershed simulations and tasks supporting stakeholder-engaged multi-criteria decision analyses for dam management involving the project team.
This research assistantship is part of the New England Sustainability Consortium (NEST) which builds upon the Mitchell Center’s innovative approaches to solutions-driven, interdisciplinary research. This NEST project is focused on the future of dams in New England (https://www.newenglandsustainabilityconsortium.org/dams) and draws upon world-class faculty expertise at the University of Rhode Island, University of New Hampshire, Rhode Island School of Design, Keene State University and University of Maine.
Additional information on this position is available from the Mitchell Center website at http://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/about-us/employment/ and in the attached document.
We, at the University of Massachusetts Boston, are
excited to be offering eight fully funded Ph.D. fellowships in our new Coasts
and Communities IGERT program. These fellowships are competitively awarded to
Ph.D. students interested in conducting transdisciplinary research and
developing innovative and sustainable solutions to the most pressing
environmental challenges facing coasts and communities. Please feel free to
widely disseminate the announcement below:
The Coasts and Communities IGERT (Integrative Graduate
Education and Research Traineeship) program at the University of Massachusetts
Boston is seeking applications from Ph.D. students who have applied or intend
to apply to one of our environmental Ph.D. programs (https://www.umb.edu/igert/apply/fellows).
Coasts and Communities fellowships are awarded to Ph.D. students whose academic
and intellectual interests center on the development and implementation of
sustainable solutions to environmental problems. These solutions evolve through
academic and research experiences at the intersection of disciplines.
Therefore, applicants should be deeply committed to the principles of
transdisciplinarity. Moreover, because environmental problems do not recognize
geographic boundaries, the fellows work across geographies through active
engagement with our partners in the Horn of Africa. Consequently, successful
applicants are expected to bring a global perspective to their work.
For more information on the Coasts and Communities IGERT
fellowships, please visit https://www.umb.edu/IGERT
or contact the IGERT program manager, Dr. Maria Petrova, at maria.petrova@umb.edu. Eligible
applicants are encouraged to communicate directly with the participating Ph.D.
programs, which have earlier deadlines (in December 2015 and January 2016),
prior to submitting an IGERT application, the deadline for which is February
15, 2016.
Best regards,
Maria A. Petrova
Three Fully Funded
Masters Positions in Human/Climate Interactions & Forecasting
The Applied Climatology Lab
with Memorial University’s Dept. of Geography is seeking graduate applicants
for multiple MSc and MA positions. Successful candidates will research the
intersection of natural and social sciences, while collaborating with partners
in industry and government. Any students with interests in weather,
climate, and related impacts on society are encouraged to contact Joel
Finnis (jfinnis@mun.ca). All
positions are fully funded, and students can choose from several degree
options (see below).
Current
graduate opportunities
Improving
forecasts of Grand Banks fog (MSc; Geography, Math & Stats, or Env Sci)
Located near the
intersection of the cold Labrador Current and warm Gulf Stream, the Grand Banks
of Newfoundland experience frequent heavy fog events. These pose a hazard to marine
workers and a significant challenge to marine forecasters. We are seeking
an MSc student with interests in weather and marine hazards to test novel
approaches to improving fog forecast reliability. The successful
candidate will have a unique opportunity to work across academic, industry, and
government sectors, collaborating with partners at AMEC Environment and
Infrastructure and Environment Canada. Funded through the Marine Environment
Observation Prediction and Response (MEOPAR) Network.
Forecast attitudes and
application in Atlantic Canada (MA; Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or Env
Sci)
Even a perfect weather
forecast is only useful if it is i) efficiently communicated and ii) acted
upon. Unfortunately, a range of factors can constrain the effectiveness
of forecasts for particular uses and their uptake and application. These might
include (among others): limited understanding of user needs among
forecasters, problems with spatial and temporal scale, or lack of capacity to
respond to forecasts. The nature and consequences of these factors likely
varies between forecast users (i.e. oil and gas companies vs fish harvesters),
leading to different requirements for and approaches to forecast data across
stakeholder groups. We are seeking an MA candidate with strong
interpersonal skills to examine the constraints on effectiveness of weather
forecasting across industry sectors, and help identify strategies for
addressing these constraints. Work experience and knowledge of the marine
sector would be an asset. Funded through MEOPAR; partners include SafetyNet.
Climate variability perception (MA; Geography, Community Health,
or Sociology)
Climate is never constant; from year to year,
the state of the climate varies from cool to warm, wet to dry, stormy to
sunny. Although these variations are a prominent aspect of research in
the natural sciences, they have largely been ignored in research into social
science aspects of climate change (e.g. climate change perception, or attitudes
towards climate action). The result is a limited understanding of how or
when to best communicate information on variability/change; this can lead to
confusing climate science communication or discussion unusual events (e.g. the
‘polar vortex’ winter of 2013/14). Our project aims to fill this
knowledge gap by assessing ways people discuss variability, and assimilate
experienced variability into a broader understanding of climate change.
Two MAs will assist this research, conducting interviews and focus groups
in selected research communities. Funded through SSHRC.
Middlebury School of the Environment
June 24th to August 5th, 2016
I am pleased to announce that we
are now accepting applications
for the Summer 2016 session of the Middlebury School of the Environment
(MSoE).
Please pass this along to any of
your undergraduate students who may be interested in a for-credit summer
program that combines coursework in environmental studies with leadership and
professional skills training.
The Middlebury School of the
Environment is a six-week, integrated program, running from June 24 to
August 5, 2016, on Middlebury College’s main campus in Vermont.
The program offers nine
semester-hour credits, and financial aid is
available.
Our session last summer was quite
successful, and I’m pleased to say that for this coming summer we will be
offering the same mix of formal coursework and leadership training as in
previous years.
The curriculum involves two different
tracks of study, one on sustainability and understanding place
(taught at a more advanced level and intended for students with previous
coursework in environmental studies) and one on systems thinking and environmental
analysis (taught at a more introductory level).
Each student, regardless of their
track of study, also enrolls in one of four electives,
depending on their interests: Environmental Video Production; Wicked
Environmental Problems; Environmental Pollution; or Religion, Nature,
and Justice.
The co-curricular
program on leadership training focuses on helping students develop the
skills they need as professionals to do something effective with the
information they learn in their studies. For this, the faculty of the MSoE
are joined by leading environmental professionals and experts in a number of
skills that will enhance each student’s ability to be successful no matter what
choose to do with their college education.
Applications for admission and
financial are accepted on a rolling basis until enrollment is complete.
It is recommended that interested students submit their applications
sooner rather than later.
I’m happy to talk to anyone
regarding our program. Feel free to write to me directly – or have your
interested students write to me – with any questions.
Cheers,
Steve Trombulak
—
Dr. Stephen C. Trombulak
Director, Middlebury School of
the Environment
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
05753
trombulak@middlebury.edu |
steve.trombulak (Skype)
802-443-5439 (office) |
802-377-7294 (cell)
sites.middlebury.edu/trombulak
(home page)
The ART+BIO Collaborative, a Cambridge, MA non-profit
organization, leads "Field Studies of Art+Nature," immersive travel
programs that integrate art and science. Our January 2016 program was a great
success and had a record number of applicants. We are excited to offer a Spring
Break section, which will take place this March. I'm emailing to promote this
unique opportunity. ISLAND
LIFE: Tropical Field Studies of Art+Nature in Puerto Rico will
bring together a unique group of Biologists and Artists to creatively explore
the tropical wildlife of the Caribbean.
ISLAND
LIFE is a hands-on, immersive, project-based program that
integrates biology and art in the field, at various environments in Puerto
Rico. The focus of the program is to learn about Puerto Rico's diverse wildlife
through artmaking and field biology. We travel to rainforests, dry
forests, beach, coastal, coral reef, mangrove, and mountain environments.
The program involves multiple site-specific projects that integrate creativity,
art and biology.
Dates: March 7-12, 2016
Info and Application: http://www.artbiocollaborative.com/island-life
This program is designed for students, artists, scientists, professionals and all people interested in nature, art, and biology. Please click on the link to see photos and for more details, and help spread the word about this unique program to anyone who may be interested. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested or have questions. Thank you!
Best wishes,
Stephanie Dowdy-Nava
Co-Founder, ART+BIO Collaborative
Program Director, Field Studies of Art+Nature
www.artbiocollaborative.com
sdowdynava@artbiocollaborative.com
Dates: March 7-12, 2016
Info and Application: http://www.artbiocollaborative.com/island-life
This program is designed for students, artists, scientists, professionals and all people interested in nature, art, and biology. Please click on the link to see photos and for more details, and help spread the word about this unique program to anyone who may be interested. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested or have questions. Thank you!
Best wishes,
Stephanie Dowdy-Nava
Co-Founder, ART+BIO Collaborative
Program Director, Field Studies of Art+Nature
www.artbiocollaborative.com
sdowdynava@artbiocollaborative.com
The
Neponset River Watershed Association is seeking a candidate for the position of
Staff Scientist or Engineer. He/she uses a
combination of technical and leadership skills to implement projects that
address a broad array of watershed issues including water quality monitoring,
stormwater, and water conservation. This is a full-time, permanent position,
available immediately. View the full description HERE.
NEE will be accepting applications
until March 11 for three paid summer internships in our Natural
Resource, Ecological Restoration and Landscape Architecture Departments.
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Job Opening – Seasonal Research Assistant
The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking
qualified applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) seasonal Research
Assistant position. The position will last for five months from
approximately March 21, 2016 to August 19, 2016.
During the first 10 weeks the position will support ongoing
monitoring of diadromous fish species in Southern Maine rivers. Work will
primarily include field data collection through the use of trapping, netting,
and visual surveys. The Research Assistant will work with Reserve staff
and volunteers to deploy and maintain equipment, collect samples, manage data,
and conduct lab analyses. They will also assist with dissemination of
project outcomes through written reports and public outreach.
During the remaining 12 weeks the position will support
several ongoing data collection efforts which will include monitoring of
salt-marsh vegetation, surveys of marsh use by wading birds, and
ichthyoplankton sampling. The Research Assistant may also have the opportunity
to attend periodic trainings and lectures that take place at the Reserve and
access other professional development opportunities.
Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Experience
with collecting data in the field and following written protocols is highly
desired. Applicants should also be able to work collaboratively as a
member of a team and work well independently, and should be organized and
detail oriented. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with a
clean driving record.
The Research Assistant will be compensated at $10.00 per
hour and will be eligible to receive free onsite housing. The Research
Assistant will be granted paid leave on the Memorial Day and Independence Day
holidays.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume of
work experience, three professional or academic references, and a copy of their
college transcript by email to jacobaman@wellsnerr.org
or by mail to:
attn: Jacob Aman
Wells Reserve
342 Laudhom Farm Road
Wells, Maine 04090
Applications must be received by February 19, 2016 to be
considered.
For more information about the Wells National Estuarine
Research Reserve and our work please visit our website at www.wellsreserve.org.
Ever wanted to use your skills to study and protect some of
the world's most interesting and beautiful protected areas? The U.S. National
Park Service is now hiring multiple seasonal positions in parks around Alaska
for a variety of physical science tasks including glaciology, coastal landform
mapping, GIS, freshwater monitoring, geohazards, fluvial geomorphology, and
many others. Please share these links of the job descriptions widely with
potentially interested U.S. citizens.
Through
research and under the guidance of interpretation park rangers, the candidate
presents thematic house and grounds tours of Frederick Law Olmsted National
Historic Site in Brookline. In addition, the candidate orients visitors to the
site, makes them feel welcome, and provides informal background on the history
and significance of this National Park Service site. The Interpretation
Ambassador answers incoming phone calls, responds to general inquiries,
provides information and/or directs calls appropriately (a phone directory and
a list of who’s who at the site is in your orientation folder.) Throughout
the day, the intern ensures the visitor center looks neat and professional and
keeps the site bulletins well-stocked at the desk, and in the outside brochure
dispenser. In addition to welcoming and informing visitors, answering
phones, and the door, the intern records and tracks visitor statistics, and
does other administrative tasks as assigned. There might be opportunities
for cross-training with other divisions and developing off-site walks of
regional Olmsted-design landscapes, depending on the candidate’s skills and
interest.
Skills:
Public
speaking skills, good communication skills, ability to research and disseminate
information to the public, interest and/or background in history, American
studies, art history, architecture, and/or other related discipline.
Time
Commitment:
Ideally, the candidate would work 30 hours a week, including at least one
weekend day.
Application
Procedure:
Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and names and contact information
for three references (preferably one work, one academic, and one peer
reference) to:
Mark
Swartz, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, 99 Warren Street,
Brookline, MA 02445; Mark_Swartz@nps.gov.
Our
telephone number is 617-566-1689.
Posting to bring attention to a recent vacancy announcement
for a Geoscientist in the Parks internship at Grand Canyon National Park.
The intern will help with several fluvial geomorphic projects in the park and
will be a key member of the park's physical science team for 3 to 6 months.
Internship details can be found here: https://rock.geosociety.org/eo/viewJob.asp?jobID=1907
Questions can be directed to:
Ed Schenk
Senior physical scientist
Grand Canyon National Park
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Spend the Fall Semester in
western Montana learning how to read the landscapes, the forests, the
watersheds, and the wildlife. Gain tools for community-based conservation
from the people working to conserve these resources and the communities they
support. Live in a small group on a historic homestead where you grow your
own food, unplug, and immerse yourself in wild Montana!
Your classroom: Montana’s wild Crown of the Continent LANDSCAPE and LIVELIHOOD Field Semester Earn 16 UPPER-DIVISION CREDITS from August 29 – November 1, 2016! We offer a $500 early enrollment discount for L&L applications received by February 1, 2016. |
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Jobs
with Impact
Make Your Impact for Our
Environment, Our Democracy and Our Future
If you are interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money’s influence over our democracy and other issues that matter to our future, consider a job with Impact.
Impact is a nonprofit that runs action campaigns. We work in states where we can win positive change for our environment, our democracy and our future.
Impact is now accepting applications to join our team in August 2016! Our early application deadline is September 27th. We also have immediate positions available.
If you aren’t looking for a full-time job, you can also make a big difference through an internship with Impact.
You can learn more and apply online.
BecomE
an Environment Massachusetts intern
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll push for smart
solutions to environmental problems, and build the public support it takes
to win.
- You’ll work side-by-side
with one of our organizers, learning the ropes.
- And you’ll make a real
difference on critical issues, while developing valuable skills and
experience in one of the nation’s leading environmental nonprofits.
And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career out
of solving our greatest environmental problems, interning with Environment
Massachusetts is one of the best ways to get started. You’ll get the training
and experience you need, and we hire our most talented and committed interns to
join our staff when they graduate.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
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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.
PIRG stands for the Public Interest Research Group. We take on
issues where the public needs a champion—someone to stand up to powerful
interests when they push the other way. We know that smart policy solutions and
real change won’t just happen. You need to organize, advocate and fight for
them.
Fellows
Our fellows don’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be out in the real world—recruiting new groups to join a coalition, speaking in a church basement or town hall to win a new endorsement, organizing a news event or rally, meeting with an editorial board, or doing whatever else it takes to urge our public officials to do the right thing. This is a two-year program, expressly designed to prepare future leaders within PIRG. We look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. We value experience organizing, including building campus groups.
Digital Campaigners
Our digital campaigners help us design and win campaigns on some of the most important issues affecting the public today. This position is an exciting way to organize and motivate people online. Our online campaigns reach tens of thousands of people and spread the word about making change. This is a position for professionals who are ready to turn online skills into political action. We’re looking for people with sharp writing skills, savvy strategic ability, and a talent for using social media.
To learn more and apply, visit jobs.uspirg.org.
U.S. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
Fellows
Our fellows don’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be out in the real world—recruiting new groups to join a coalition, speaking in a church basement or town hall to win a new endorsement, organizing a news event or rally, meeting with an editorial board, or doing whatever else it takes to urge our public officials to do the right thing. This is a two-year program, expressly designed to prepare future leaders within PIRG. We look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. We value experience organizing, including building campus groups.
Digital Campaigners
Our digital campaigners help us design and win campaigns on some of the most important issues affecting the public today. This position is an exciting way to organize and motivate people online. Our online campaigns reach tens of thousands of people and spread the word about making change. This is a position for professionals who are ready to turn online skills into political action. We’re looking for people with sharp writing skills, savvy strategic ability, and a talent for using social media.
To learn more and apply, visit jobs.uspirg.org.
U.S. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
What do interns with Environment America interns do?
You’ll help us educate and engage more students and citizens on the most
critical environmental issues of our time. You’ll help us get our issues into
the media, build coalitions, organize events and lobby decision-makers.
Ultimately, you’ll help us build the kind of public support it takes to win.
Campaigns
We’re working to stop global warming: We took a big step forward last summer when President Obama directed his Environmental Protection Agency to develop standards that would cut carbon pollution from power plants, the nation’s largest contributors to global warming pollution. This historic step won’t be enough to fully solve the problem, but it’ll be an important start. But standing in the way, at every step, is one of the most powerful special interests in the world: the fossil fuel industry. That’s where we come in. We’re working to rally millions of American citizens, along with local elected officials and other powerful voices to back the President’s plan.
We’re making sure we don’t frack our future: Dirty and dangerous fracking could soon put some of America’s most spectacular places at risk. And we know that this especially destructive method of drilling for gas contaminates water and turns forests and rural landscapes into industrial zones – making nearby families sick and contributing significantly to global warming as well. Now, we’re working to offset the outsized influence of the oil and gas industry and keep our remarkable special places protected.
We’re working to protect our rivers, lakes and streams: To protect our waterways from pollution and destruction we need to crack down on factory farm pollution, sewage and other threats. And we know it won’t be easy because of big opposition from the Farm Bureau, giant agribusiness and others. Now, we’re working to harness grassroots support for clean water and turn it into the political power we need to have a lasting direct impact on our waterways.
Becoming an Environment America intern
Campaigns
We’re working to stop global warming: We took a big step forward last summer when President Obama directed his Environmental Protection Agency to develop standards that would cut carbon pollution from power plants, the nation’s largest contributors to global warming pollution. This historic step won’t be enough to fully solve the problem, but it’ll be an important start. But standing in the way, at every step, is one of the most powerful special interests in the world: the fossil fuel industry. That’s where we come in. We’re working to rally millions of American citizens, along with local elected officials and other powerful voices to back the President’s plan.
We’re making sure we don’t frack our future: Dirty and dangerous fracking could soon put some of America’s most spectacular places at risk. And we know that this especially destructive method of drilling for gas contaminates water and turns forests and rural landscapes into industrial zones – making nearby families sick and contributing significantly to global warming as well. Now, we’re working to offset the outsized influence of the oil and gas industry and keep our remarkable special places protected.
We’re working to protect our rivers, lakes and streams: To protect our waterways from pollution and destruction we need to crack down on factory farm pollution, sewage and other threats. And we know it won’t be easy because of big opposition from the Farm Bureau, giant agribusiness and others. Now, we’re working to harness grassroots support for clean water and turn it into the political power we need to have a lasting direct impact on our waterways.
Becoming an Environment America intern
If you agree that it’s time to solve these big environmental
problems, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment America
intern today.
We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll learn how to analyze environmental problems,
push for smart solutions, and build the public support it takes to win
- You’ll work side-by-side with one of our organizers,
learning the ropes.
- And you'll attend briefings and trainings to learn even
more about environmental issues and gain organizing skill
- And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career
out of solving big environmental problems like global warming – interning
with Environment America is one of the best ways to get started. Not only
will you get the training and experience you need, but we hire our most
talented and committed interns to join our Fellowship Program when they
graduate.
We’re hiring interns in Boston and 29 states nationwide. Email Madeline Page, Environment America’s Global Warming Outreach Director at mpage@environmentamerica.org with questions or to apply!
Start-up & Entrepreneurship Fair
Thursday, February 18
Looking to find an engaging and
hands-on job or internship? Check out the BCVC Startup Fair! Come to
The Heights Room (4:30-7:00) on February 18 to network with company reps in a
casual setting and find a job you really love. All majors are welcome!
Wednesday, February 24
Featuring 60 educational and social
service organizations seeking Boston College undergraduates, graduate students,
and alumni for a wide range of full-time and internship opportunities.
Organizations are hiring for non-teaching jobs, as well as teaching jobs for
students with or without certification.
Thursday, February 25 & Friday,
February 26
This two-day event will feature a
wide variety of organizations each day, all of which are seeking students for
full-time and internship opportunities.
Ongoing opportunities:
Career Chats
Informal group
advising sessions led by Career Center staff, Career Chats allow students to
engage in discussion around various career-related topics with their
peers. See
the full schedule and RSVP in EagleLink.
Upcoming topics
include (check EagleLink for more!):
Job Search & Etiquette for A&S Students – February
8, 5–6 p.m.
Networking Prep & LinkedIn – February 10, 4–5 p.m.
Working in Start-ups and Entrepreneurial Businesses - February
15, 6-7 p.m.
How to Search for Jobs Internationally – February 16, 6–7 p.m.
Expert-in-Residence
This is a unique opportunity for a
one-on-one meeting with an ‘expert’ (e.g. alumni and employer) in a career field
you are considering. Ask job or internship search questions, receive resume or
LinkedIn tips, and get feedback on your interviewing skills. See
the full schedule and RSVP for a timeslot in EagleLink.
Upcoming experts
include (check EagleLink for more!):
Teach for America -
February 15
Venture for America -
February 18
Urban Teachers -
February 19
Information Sessions
& On Campus Recruiting
This is just a
sampling of many job and internship opportunities
available. Visit EagleLink to see more and apply.
Practice Makes Perfect (Non-Profit) -
Info Session: February 10
Northwestern
University Kellogg School of Management MSMS Russell Fellows Program - Info Session:
February 11 - This
10-month graduate program is great for A & S students who would like to
gain a strong foundation in business. Free pizza from Crazy Dough's will be
provided.
Newton Country Day
School - Deadline: February 8
EJ Gallo Winery
- Deadline:
February 12
Bracebridge Capital
LLP -
Deadline: February 12
General Electric - Deadline:
February 15
Success Academy
Charter Schools - Deadline: February 19
Featured Resource: UCAN
(Internship Listings)
The University Career
Action Network (UCAN) lists thousands of internships from a network of top schools
around the country, including BC. Access
UCAN here!
A sampling of what is
to come:
As always, if a specific event or
event type catches your eye as particularly relevant to your department, please
don’t hesitate to reach out; we’d love the opportunity to work with you to
ensure that this event reaches the students for whom it will be the most
beneficial.
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