Climate Science - Research Experiences for Undergraduates

This REU program is administered by Penn State's Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. Learn more and apply online at the Penn State Climate REU Website: http://sites.psu.edu/reuclimate

12 Paid Internship Opportunities with Int'l Fresh Produce Assoc.

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)’s 2023 Summer Internship Opportunities

We are offering paid internships where selected applicants gain real-work experience in an industry that makes a difference!

IFPA is offering twelve paid, 10-week project-based virtual internships that will explore subjects relevant to students’ academic studies through hands-on experience with IFPA and the produce industry. There are three available internships in each of these four areas:

· Food Safety – View full details.
· Sustainability and SciTech – View full details.
· Research and Analytics – View full details.
· Government, Environmental and Nutrition Policy – View full details.

Applicants should be a current Sophomore or Junior (rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student at the time of the summer of 2023 internship) in a STEM based or Agriculture degree program at an accredited college or university in good standing. Funding for this position is grant-based, with the goal of promoting participation in the agriculture and food systems workforce by groups who are noticeably underrepresented in the field, including but not limited to women and people of color.

Applications will be accepted now through Friday, January 27, 2023. Interested applicants who possess minimum qualifications for this position must first create an account to continue to the IFPA 2023 Summer Internship Application. *Specific application details can be found in each of the Job Description links above.


"Being an intern with the IFPA this summer was my first true introduction to produce, and it was definitely the experience I needed! Working with the Global Insights group helped me to understand the true definition of research and provided me the guidance I needed to plan forward. I would encourage everyone to participate."

Naila McCraney
Florida A&M University
Former MANRRS Member


"This internship is a steppingstone to learn about and get into the produce industry. It was more than an internship focused on career exploration as it concentrated on how I can stand out in my own brand."

Lucero Macias-Torres
UC Davis
Current MANRRS Chapter President

For more information, visit freshproduce.com/internships or contact Program & Education Manager, Barbara Hochman at BHochman@freshproduce.com.

AGNR jobs

Here are the latest postings for the college. 

Job Links:

Home & Garden: Business Services Specialist

Home & Garden: Program Management Specialist

 

Plant Science & Landscape Architecture: Assistant Clinical Professor - PTK

Plant Science & Landscape Architecture: Asst. Professor Agriculture and Extension Education

Plant Science & Landscape Architecture: Assistant Prof. and Extension Spec. – Weed Ecology

 

Environmental Science & Technology: Nutrient Management Advisor (4 Positions)

1)Baltimore County, 2)Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, 3)Worcester County and 4)Talbot County

Undergrad Research Database

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide database where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Nearly 250 projects are available this Fall 2022 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

To review the Maryland Student Researchers database with nearly 250 available opportunities (more added daily) by clicking here (Links to an external site.). 

To view a recently recorded information session about the MSR database on our ELMS resource for undergrad research please click here to complete a brief questionnaire. (Links to an external site.)**

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research.  Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills.  It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities. 

Have questions about registration or something else? Email ugresearch@umd.edu.

CONSERVE/DAWN Undergraduate Summer Internship Program 2023 (approved for ENST389)

This internship(s) is approved for ENST389

 Undergraduate Summer Internship Program 

Our team of scientists and educators at CONSERVE are facilitating the adoption of transformative on‐farm water treatment solutions that can enable the safe use of nontraditional irrigation water (e.g., advanced treated wastewater, return flows) on food crops. At the same time, our DAWN team is developing a decision support system that helps to increase land, nutrient, and water use efficiency in order to maximize crop production in maize, soy, and bioenergy fields. Our vision is to be a collective national resource bringing together research, outreach, and education to effectively reduce the nation’s food, energy and water challenges that are exacerbated by climate change.

 

With projects located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, we are looking for undergraduate student summer interns to assist us in our research, extension and education efforts. We seek undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing higher degrees in the fields of agricultural and natural sciences, water utilization and conservation, public health, data analytics, economics, policy and law, environmental education and communications, and other related areas. A central goal of our program is to advance the participation of BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color), women and persons with disabilities in STEM fields relevant to the food, energy, water nexus.  http://conservewaterforfood.org/summer-conserve-scholar-internship-program-1-1

 

 

The 10-week internship will start on June 5, 2023 and end on August 11, 2023. Interns will receive a stipend of $6,000. Additional funds for expenses (e.g., travel, lodging, per diem) are not provided. We are accepting applications from now until February 10, 2023.

 

The following CONSERVE and DAWN positions are available (for descriptions of the labs/groups that will be hosting these positions, please check out these websites

http://conservewaterforfood.org/2023-dawn-summer-internship-positions

http://conservewaterforfood.org/2023-conserve-summer-internship-positions

 

 

CONSERVE Summer Internship Positions

Location: University of Maryland (College Park)

Position Description (In-person preferred): The duties of the student intern include conducting a preliminary survey to recruit participants; collecting water samples, processing water samples for chemical testing, filtering water samples, and extracting DNA (which will be used to profile the microbial communities present in the different water sources over time using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and shotgun metagenomics); entering data (water parameters, DNA concentrations, etc.), and completing preliminary data analysis.

 

DAWN Summer Internship Positions

Location: University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)- 2 available positions

Position 1 Description (Virtual or In-person position): The student intern will work with Dr. Kenney, the DAWN communication manager, and the extension team on impact-oriented communications. Duties will include helping to draft updates/news releases, social media posts, 2-page fact sheets, student blog posts, or other emerging communication priorities. The work requires strong written communication skills and attending multiple virtual (and potentially in-person) meetings to learn and communicate about different DAWN activities.

 

Position 2 Description (Virtual or In-person position): The student intern will work with Dr. Kenney and the extension team on stakeholder-engaged research. Duties will include research tasks such as helping to set up and test surveys, supporting the coordination of stakeholder interviews to solicit feedback on DAWN tools, and conducting literature reviews for Extension. The work will include attending multiple virtual (and potentially in-person) meetings with the research and extension teams as well as supporting the technical facilitation of stakeholder meetings.

 

 

Location: University of Nebraska (Lincoln)- 3 available positions

Position 1 Description (In-person preferred): The intern will assist with research data collection (soil samples, georeferenced crop scouting, tissue sampling), data processing, and visualization for the NRATE Project. The candidate will closely work with graduate students, technicians, and other interns to achieve team goals regarding data collection and analysis. Skills required are good written and oral communication and basic familiarity with data science and visualization principles. Responsibilities based on skills and desired experiences of the intern. 

 

Position 2 Description (In-person preferred): The intern will be assisting with research data collection (soil samples, georeferenced crop scouting, tissue sampling, aerial imagery acquisition) for existing on-farm research studies (anticipate approximately 120 studies, of which nearly 50 will be related to nitrogen management). Depending on skills and background, can also assist with data processing and analysis. Contribute to extension outcomes such as: 1) Film and produce short video updates of research studies and results for web and social media use; 2) Assist in the development of articles for CropWatch and the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network newsletter to share research summaries and updates for farmer and agronomist audiences, and 3) Conduct interviews with participating farmers to use in web and social media. Co-present at field days and precision ag crop management clinics (assuming we can resume normal activities). Can adapt activities based on skills and desired experiences of the intern.

 

Position 3 Description (In-person preferred): The interns will interface with farmers, helping them run the DAWN DSS and the different tools while obtaining feedback useful for the project.  They will follow the progress of the DAWN DSS recommendations and collect data and results. They will also help prepare a report at the end of the season.  

 

Location: University of Illinois (Urbana Champaign)

Position Description (In-person preferred): The intern will assist the Matthews Group at UIUC with developing and applying the BioCro crop growth model to study crop development and develop decision support tools around model predictions. Prior programming experience is preferred

 

Location: Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, MI)

Position Description (Virtual or In-person position): The student intern will work with Dr. Nupur Joshi, and the extension team on stakeholder-engaged research. Duties will include research tasks such as conducting a literature review, identifying gaps in literature, helping to set up and test surveys. The work will include attending multiple virtual (and potentially in-person) meetings with the research and extension teams as well as supporting the technical facilitation of stakeholder meetings.

 

 

Location: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

 

Position Description (Virtual or In-person position): DAWN’s decision support system (DSS) team is searching for an intern to help with a variety of data analysis tasks that include GIS, data processing, and/or visualization using available software and analysis tools (e.g. R, Python, ArcGIS, MATLAB). The DSS under development within DAWN aims to compile and analyze agricultural management data reported and observed across numerous sites in Maryland and the US Midwest and use that data to diagnose and verify process-based agroecosystem models (such as the soil and water assessment tool- SWAT). We also will integrate remote sensing land use, climate forcing, and vegetation data into SWAT to perform a regional assessment of the impacts of crop management on productivity, soil health, and water quality. We are seeking interns with skills in programming and data analysis (e.g., knowledge about building or applying statistical models and remote sensing image processing).

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Research technician positions

Seasonal research technician positions:

Clifton Institute is hiring four technicians to assist with research on the decline of American Kestrels and one technician to study how to mitigate the effects of mowing on Box Turtles. The positions range from three to seven months in duration and they all start in March or early April. Successful applicants will receive $1,567 per month as well as free housing and a mileage reimbursement.

All the info is here: https://cliftoninstitute.org/employment/

Summer 2023 Agro-Ecology Internship

 

Now Accepting Applications: Summer 2023 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. (Hughes Center) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2023 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Multiple students will be selected for this eight-week internship, which includes a competitive salary and the opportunity to interact with leaders from the agricultural and environmental communities as well as state agencies. The internship will begin with an orientation session at Wye Research Center and the interns will attend periodic meetings at Wye. The remainder of the time, the interns will work virtually or attend meetings offsite. The internship will introduce you to a number of complex natural resource issues, including but not limited to, Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, forestry, and local food production. During the course of the internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural and the environmental conservation and policy communities. You will be introduced to legislators and staff at state agencies as you work to resolve challenges. The internship is funded by organizations seeking to build leaders who are able to appreciate all sides of complex issues and develop solutions that consider the needs of industry, environment, economic, and policymakers. Interns will: Work with Hughes Center and ALEI’s staff on research projects related to current agriculture, environmental, and forestry issues; Participate in the multidisciplinary activities of the Hughes Center; Attend regional leadership meetings for agriculture and natural resources; Have the opportunity to engage with researchers at the University of Maryland’s Wye Research Farm; Support ALEI’s staff in the creation and administration of legal education resources and programs; and Support Hughes Center and ALEI staff in developing proposals for future projects. Interns must: Be a licensed driver with their own reliable transportation; and Be able to attend regional events throughout the summer. Some weekend or evening hours may be required. Compensation: Interns will be paid $16.00 an hour for a 40-hour work week. To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter and at least one academic and professional letter of recommendation and reference. Undergraduate students should send their application to Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu. Law students should send their application to Sarah Everhart at severhart@law.umaryland.edu.                                                                Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2023 About the Hughes Center: Founded in 1999, the Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology’s mission is to provide leadership to promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture and forestry as Maryland’s preferred land use through research, outreach and collaboration. The Russell Brinsfield Internship Program is named for the Center’s founding executive director, Dr. Russell Brinsfield. About the Agriculture Law Education Initiative: ALEI provides legal education and resources to Maryland’s farm community to explain agricultural law as it evolves to keep pace with the changing realities of farmers and the agricultural industry in the 21st century. An important part of this education is the network of natural resource protection laws that intersect with agriculture, helping to strengthen both farming and environmental quality. For more information, including a video presentation of former interns’ work, visit go.umd.edu/BrinsfieldInternship Former interns are currently completing graduating programs as well as pursuing careers in the sciences, private legal practice, environmental and agriculture policy, and governmental relations law. “Through the Brinsfield internship, I learned how Maryland agriculturists, environmentalists, and policymakers are working together to both provide agricultural products to the state and protect its natural resources. The internship was a great opportunity to meet stakeholders across the state, and I have been able to apply several of the things I learned since it ended. I highly recommend this internship for anyone interested in agricultural or environmental law or policy,” Codi Coulter, 2021 law intern. “We would have never had an experience like this had it not been for being housed at the Wye Research and Education Center. We were surrounded by so many amazing experts in so many fields, that opened so many doors for us, and we couldn’t be more thankful.” Danielle Naundorf, 2018 undergraduate intern. “The Hughes Center brings different stakeholders to the table to work together and accomplish shared goals. After meeting with policymakers, farmers, lawyers, citizens and environmental advocates, I have come out of this internship with a better appreciation for the effectiveness of bringing people together,” Michael Marinelli, 2019 undergraduate intern. “I connected with the mission of the Hughes Center of using solid research to help farmers make environmentally sound uses of their land that are also economically viable. As someone who came from a science background, I felt that the internship would be a good job for helping me tie together my past experience with my new career,” Liz Johnson, 2020 law intern. To download the announcement above, click here go.umd.edu/HughesCenter  ‌

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology | 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658

PhD position in Coastal Water Quality

PhD position announcement:

 

 https://www.ecoeng.org/jobs-2/phd-position-in-coastal-water-quality

 

Green Corps Environmental Organizing Fellowship

 Green Corps Environmental Organizing Fellowship

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. Our year-long program puts you in an intensive classroom training with environmental and social change leaders. Then, you move to hands-on experience working with groups like Environment America, Audubon Society, The Wilderness Society and Mighty Earth to fight climate change, protect public lands, reform our food system and more. When you graduate, we'll help you launch your career with one for the nation’s top environmental and social change groups.

The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our planet.

We’re accepting the top 20 out of more than 1,000 applicants for our 2023-2024 program. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn the craft of organizing, apply today! 

Green Corps year long program begins in August 2023 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

6 Month Biological Science Technician with USFWS

See position details here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/693356600

International Urban Wildlife Conference 2023 - Washington, D.C.

We are excited to announce the International Urban Wildlife Conference taking place June 3-7, 2023 in Washington DC. We welcome urban planners, researchers, city and county staff, students, educators, biologists, and ecologists of all backgrounds from across the globe to highlight research, case studies, policy initiatives, thought exercises, and discussions related to wildlife and natural resources in urban environments.

The theme for the 2023 International Urban Wildlife Conference is "Tell Your Story! Communicating our science with the public, the media, and policymakers while promoting inclusivity." Urban Wildlife practitioners and researchers are especially attuned to the importance of communicating our science, our issues, and the need for action. We will explore these themes and many others.

In addition to these topics, the TWS Urban Wildlife Working Group welcomes submissions on any urban wildlife subject, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Human Dimensions in Urban Systems
• Urban Ecology & Evolution
• Wildlife and Natural Resource Education
• Human/Wildlife Conflict Management
• Urban Policy and Planning Related to Wildlife and Natural Resources
• Wildlife Disease
• Urban Wildlife Management
• Citizen Science

Abstract Submission Types
We are pleased to offer flexible options for presenters!

• Oral presentations
• Posters
• Organized Symposia (2 hour, 4 hour, 8 hour with flexibility for panel discussions)
• Workshops

We especially welcome organized sessions and workshops. Please use the abstract submission link below to submit your brief proposals including an abstract (<500 words) and list of speakers and titles.

Abstract Submission: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/35e8399c-d0d7-4812-9177-42d459ccee31

Student, Early Career Professional, and International Travel Grant Applications: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/230c6026-65c8-4f96-b0cf-21460d207af4

Kellogg Biological Station Summer 2023 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program

Students who spend a summer at KBS will gain a wide variety of research and professional experiences and become part of a close-knit community at our world-renowned biological station in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

Our 10-week summer 2023 program will run from May 21-July 29th . The NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is a full-time paid research position to work with a KBS lab/research group in the areas of ecology, evolutionary biology, sustainability, and global change. The REU position includes a $6,000 stipend, full room & board, travel, and a research supply budget. No prior research experience is required.

We will be accepting applications through February 1st, 2023. Underrepresented, low income, first-generation college and veteran students are strongly encouraged to apply for the KBS summer programs.

To learn more about the program and apply, check out our website. Questions about the KBS REU can be sent to kbssummer@msu.edu  

Summer Wetland Field Research Technicians: High Plains

Summer Wetland Field Research Technicians: Depressional Wetland Carbon and Water Dynamics in the US High Plains

Seasonal technicians (approximately 3 months starting as early as May 22, 2022) are needed to collect wetland soil, vegetation, and geospatial data in isolated, rural regions of the US High Plains (Texas Panhandle, West Kansas, East Colorado, and West Nebraska). Technicians will travel extensively in field vehicles and live in rustic field housing in isolated locations. Field work involves long hours in the field, long car rides, digging 50-100 cm by hand with a soil auger, collecting soil and vegetation samples, use of a GPS device, and occasional long walks to field sites in flat, hot, tree-less country. This is a great opportunity to get field experience, exercise, and see wildlife in a unique landscape. Pay is $15/hr, full time. Shared housing while in the field will be provided, but will often have limited amenities such as internet.

Qualifications: Field skills can be taught to the right applicants. This job is right for someone who enjoys outdoor work, and doesn't mind long car rides or sharing living space with others. You should be capable of physical outdoor work, willing to learn, and able to work cooperatively on a team. Selected applicants must possess a US drivers license and a clean driving record.

If interested contact Megan Podolinsky or Dr. Jessica O'Connell with your CV, available dates, and contact info for three references via email at megan.podolinsky@utexas.edu   or jessica.oconnell@utexas.edu  .

Application deadline: 6 January 2023
State Date: Mid to late May 2023

About the project:

USDA FSA has recently supported a broad-scale project, lead by Ducks Unlimited and the USGS, to examine the impact of wetland restoration under the Conservation Reserve Program on soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas exchange. A diverse, multi-institutional team will conduct field work in midwest wetlands, along with an intensive modeling effort in an effort to quantify the climate-mitigating potential of wetland restoration.

Research Technician: Chesapeake Water Watch at SERC

Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on December 1

Salary: $50,643, plus benefits

Appointment Type: Term appointment for 1 year, with a potential for renewal for a total of 3 years. This is not a federal position.

We estimate a start date in Winter 2023.

Location: This position is based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland. SERC is a research center of the Smithsonian Institution, located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 10 miles south of Annapolis, Maryland, 40 miles west of Washington D.C., and 40 miles south of Baltimore, Maryland. The SERC campus contains nearly 2,700 acres of forest, agricultural areas, wetlands, and streams, and sits directly on the Rhode River estuary.

Description: SERC is searching for a research technician to participate in the Chesapeake Water Watch, a NASA-funded research project to study and improve the reliability of remote sensing algorithms in Chesapeake Bay tributaries and nearshore regions. The research technician will provide technical support related to collection and processing of samples, primarily water samples, including analyzing chlorophyll content, dissolved organic matter, and turbidity. These analyses will involve the use of a variety of instruments including fluorometers, spectrophotometers and turbidimeters. The technician will also assist with processing and management of samples and photographs submitted by project volunteers. Additionally, the technician will support statistical analyses, data management and data visualization for the project, as well as working with other members of the project team to directly engage with volunteers.

The research technician will join the Chesapeake Water Watch team, which includes research and public engagement staff with expertise in optical properties, remote sensing, aquatic chemistry, and citizen science. The research team includes members who are based at SERC, as well as members based at the City University of New York. Volunteers include individuals, as well as those associated with various Riverkeeper groups in the region. The technician will be based in SERC's Photobiology and Solar Radiation Lab.

The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital/parental/caregiver status, and disability. The SERC community recognizes the value of diversity in promoting innovative science and creative solutions, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position. Competitive candidates will have some, but not necessarily all, of the listed qualifications and experiences.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences
• Experience conducting environmental field work
• Experience working aboard small boats
• Experience conducting water quality analysis
• Experience using optical instrumentation
• Ability to manage data from multiple sources
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis of data
• Ability to engage effectively with volunteers and other stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong written and oral communication skills

To Apply: Please send a cover letter that describes your interests in the position, relevant work experience, education, and training, and a current resume to Alison Cawood at cawooda@si.edu. Please also feel free to reach out with questions or to discuss the position.