NCSE 2018 Conference—Student Travel Opportunity
January 23-25, 2018
As part of
BC's membership with the National Council for Science and the
Environment, we receive five free registrations to
their annual conference. This year
the conference theme is The Science, Business and Education of
Sustainable Infrastructure, and it will be January
23-25 in Washington. NCSE always puts together an excellent roster
of speakers and events for these conferences. The Environmental Studies Program
and MCAS Dean's Office can help with travel funds (up to $300) for a few
students to attend.
If you are
interested in attending, please contact Professor Noah Snyder <noah.snyder@bc.edu>
New
ENVS Elective Course
BSLW
200101 Sustainability Environmental Regulation, and Liabilities
Spring 2018
T Th 3:00 – 4:20
Professor J. Fowley is offering a course in CSOM on
environmental business law. The course will cover the Clean Water act,
hazardous waste, and sustainability while focusing on the practical aspects of
working in this area. The course is open to undergraduates and will count as an
elective for ENVS majors and minors.
More more information, contact Prof. Fowley at jfowley@verizon.net
Summer
Study Abroad at Burren College of Art—Art and Ecology in Ireland
ARTS1115
3.0 credits
May
19 – June 16, 2018
·
Overnights to
Dublin, Inis Oirr, and the Aran Islands
·
Sessions on
sustainability with local artists and ecologists
·
Visit sustainable
local farms, get to know the farmers and their practices
·
Create
site-specific art projects in the landscape
·
Individual art
studio space
·
Explore the
Burren, its history and diversity of its ecosystem
Contact
Professor Candice Ivy (ivyc@bc.edu) for more
details.
Summer Study Abroad in China—Climate Change &
Sustainability: An Environmental Chemistry View
CHEM1101 & EESC1301
May 27 – June 22, 2018
Be immersed in the cultural and economic environments, gain
firsthand experience on the benefits and negative impacts of the rapid
industrialization in China.
Contact Professor Dunwei Wang (dunwei.wang@bc.edu) for more details.
Summer Study Abroad in Parma, Italy—International Food Law
INTL 2253, POLI 1253, LAWS 2253 3.0 credits
May 21 – June 15, 2018
University of Parma
Experience a 4-week banquet in the form of summer study in
Parma, Italy -- one of the
few courses in the world devoted to the international law of
food, an issue of immense emerging
importance.
The course, which will be held in the city considered the
European or even the world
capital of food, covers food supply, safety, security,
subsidies, trade, and a variety of other
contemporary issues. Field trips include visits to the European
Food Safety Authority in Parma
and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, as well as
a cooking class at a local
culinary institute.
There are no prerequisites, and no knowledge of Italian is
required.
MIT WATER Innovation Prize
Have a water-related startup idea? Submit your application to
compete in the MIT Water Innovation Prize for $30K in innovation grants!
Translate your research or idea into a business, get access to mentors and
resources, and build your network of industry professionals and like-minded
entrepreneurs passionate about water. We welcome all approaches to water
innovation, from policy and data analytics to engineering and product design.
Visit our website for rules and apply by December 31: http://www.mitwaterinnovation.org/
And please save the date for the Final Pitch Night on April 4th,
2018 at 6pm on MIT campus!
MASSACHUSETTS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEMINARS – ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY
The
Boston Environmental History Seminar is an occasion for scholars as well as
interested members of the public to discuss aspects of American environmental
history from prehistory to the present day. Presenters come from a variety of
disciplines including history, urban planning, and environmental management.
Most
seminar meetings revolve around the discussion of a pre-circulated paper.
Sessions open with remarks from the essayist and an assigned commentator, after
which the discussion is opened to the floor. After each session, the Society
serves a light buffet supper.
For
more information and to see the full schedule, see
here.
MIT
SEMINAR SERIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL HISTORY
This
seminar series is sponsored by MIT's History Faculty and Program in Science,
Technology, and Society. This series covers a broad range of topics including
food history, social history, and the connection between technology and
the environment.
See
the full schedule here.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity—Stanford University:
Groundwater Data
Summer
2018
About
the research:
Recent
droughts in the Central Valley of California have cost the agricultural
industry over $1 billion. Increased drought resilience can be achieved through
sustainable use of groundwater, which is the main source of water during times
of drought. In order to be sustainable, we must effectively model groundwater
flow. Modeling groundwater flow requires an understanding of subsurface
geology, which, in the Central Valley, is poorly known.
Recent
advances in image and text recognition and in machine learning algorithms have
made data extraction from large volumes of records feasible. The project we
propose is to apply these methods, and develop new ones, to extract geologic
data and location information from the millions of available well reports in
the Central Valley.
The
successful applicant(s) should have a quantitative and computational
background—preferably with experience in python, Matlab or R, and some
experience with machine learning or signal processing techniques. No prior
experience in geology or the Earth sciences is necessary
For
more information and to apply, see here.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity—University of Louisiana at
Lafayette
The
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking highly motivated
undergraduate students to participate in a life changing research experience.
Students accepted to this competitive program will have the opportunity to
spend 8 weeks (June 4-July 27, 2018) in the heart of Cajun Country in
Lafayette, Louisiana, working with leading researchers in interdisciplinary
fields related to coastal and watershed science. REU investigations will
fundamentally expand our understanding of watershed and estuarine resources and
processes in an urban- and agriculturally-influenced watershed. Southern
Louisiana encompasses a rich network of watersheds connected to the Mississippi
(the largest Delta in the US) and the Atchafalaya Basin (the largest swamp in
the US).
Students
will develop valuable skills conducting literature reviews, scientific
integrity, scientific writing, innovation in research, data collection and
analysis, and presentation of research findings to diverse audiences.
Students will gain the education, networking opportunities, and mentorship to
prepare them for further academic pursuits in graduate school and future
careers in science. For eight (8) amazing weeks during summer 2018, REU
students will be housed on campus at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
UL Lafayette is seeking diverse students from Universities nation-wide. Students from underrepresented groups, first generation students, and students without undergraduate research opportunities at their home universities or colleges are highly encouraged to apply.
Selected students will receive monetary compensation, food allowances, travel support, research support, and on-campus housing.
Applications are open now through Feb 15, 2018.
Go
to: https://coastalresearch.louisiana.edu/node/46
for more information on the program and how to apply!
YALE
SCHOOL OF FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MASTER’S PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Application
Fall 2018 Masters Application at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies is now live. You can access the application here. Please make sure to submit all of your materials no later than December 15, 2017 in order to be given full consideration for admission.
Fall 2018 Masters Application at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies is now live. You can access the application here. Please make sure to submit all of your materials no later than December 15, 2017 in order to be given full consideration for admission.
Admissions
Events
The Admissions office has been busy planning the fall recruitment schedule, and we will be traveling across the United States, throughout South America and hosting on-campus and virtual events. To see if we will be coming to a location near you, please visit our admissions events website.
The Admissions office has been busy planning the fall recruitment schedule, and we will be traveling across the United States, throughout South America and hosting on-campus and virtual events. To see if we will be coming to a location near you, please visit our admissions events website.
New
events are continually added to the calendar, so keep checking back or feel
free to contact us at fesinfo@yale.edu.
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Columbia
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More
details can be found on our website, our department video, and by contacting Nina Kulacki, our
Director of EHS Academic Programs
JOB
OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Reporting
to the Deputy Director, the Events & Meetings Coordinator will lead the
coordination, execution, and follow-up of NCSE’s annual events, including the
National Conference and Global Forum, Academic-Federal Dialogue, Energy
Education Summit, EnvironMentors National Fair, and biannual member meetings,
as well as other stand-alone meetings as needed.
Reporting
to the Deputy Director, the Membership Manager will lead recruitment and
expansion efforts for NCSE’s existing membership categories, including
four-year and two-year institutions of higher education, and lead the
development of new membership categories beyond our current membership base for
launch in 2018.
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE
Earthwatch is an international environmental nonprofit
organization that funds field expeditions in more than 50 countries.
Earthwatch expeditions provide individuals with opportunities to
participate in hands-on scientific research all over the world. We also partner
with schools, businesses, governments, and other philanthropic organizations to
enable a broad range of people to learn and change the world through our
experiential model.
Staff members at Earthwatch develop, manage, market, and recruit
for our varied expeditions, programs, and partnerships. Earthwatch does not
employ the scientists or research staff that run the expeditions we support;
they generally work for universities or other research institutions.
Earthwatch currently has a number of jobs and internships open.
Please see here for
more details.
JOB
OPPORTUNITIES WITH ENVIRONMENT AMERICA
Environment
America promotes bold ideas and organizes action to commit our country to 100%
renewable energy, keep fossil fuels in the ground, ban bee-killing pesticides,
end pollution of our water, and protect and expand our national parks and other
public lands. We’re not afraid to think boldly, but we’re well aware that bold
thinking is not enough. We work hard to produce the research, public education
and citizen action it takes to win real results for our environment right now.
For more information, visit jobs.environmentamerica.org
INTERNSHIP
WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL VOTER PROJECT
Winter/Spring Intern
The Environmental Voter Project is looking for highly-motivated
undergraduates to join our selective Winter/Spring Internship Program. Interns
will work closely with the Field Director and the CEO to learn about subjects
such as field campaigning, nonprofit communications and data analytics. Interns
will be expected to devote time to field outreach, senior staff support, event
planning, research, and drafting of membership communications, blog posts, and
stakeholder presentations. In addition to gaining valuable nonprofit advocacy
skills, interns will become talented organizers and political operatives by
learning the nuts and bolts of nonprofit work and electoral campaigning from an
exciting and innovative organization. We are seeking responsible, motivated
candidates who can commit to 12+ hours per week for this program. This is an
unpaid internship in Boston, MA.
Please visit here
for more details and application instructions
Job Opportunities with
PIRG Campus Action
With PIRG Campus Action,
you’ll work with students who, like you, believe it’s our right and
responsibility to shape the future we all want. You’ll work with students to
decide the strategies and tactics they’ll use to run campaigns that promote
clean energy, public health, a stronger democracy and more.
For more information and to
apply, see here.
Job Opportunities with
Impact
Impact organizers are on the
ground to mobilize businesses, faith leaders and citizens to demonstrate the
commitment to keeping our promises on climate change, and transitioning a
sustainable, renewable energy economy.
Many of our organizers are
working with elected leaders in states across the country to meet goals of
getting to at least 10 percent solar by 2030. Grassroots efforts like these
have helped triple solar nationwide in just the last two years.
For more information and to
apply, see here.
2018
Fellowships with the Aldo Leopold Foundation
The Aldo Leopold Foundation is seeking one Education
and Outreach Fellow and two Land Stewardship Fellows to join our team from
mid-March to mid-December 2018. These fellowships are part of the Aldo Leopold
Foundation’s Future Leaders
Program, designed to provide recent graduates and early career professionals
the opportunity to gain experience and grow in six core areas: understanding
conservation leadership, finance and fundraising, applied science and natural
history knowledge, partnership building, strategic planning, and communication.
Fellows specialize within one of two program areas, Education and Outreach or
Land Stewardship, depending on their individual career aspirations.
For more information and to apply, see here.
