Student Internships

Last Updated 7 Feb 2008

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Internships - Harvard Forest - Summer 2008

Harvard Forest offers an exciting program for up to 30 undergraduate students from institutions across the country to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research for 12 weeks during the summer of 2008. Program Description: Each student will participate in an on.going study with senior researchers from Harvard University, Marine Biological Lab-Ecosystems Center, University of New Hampshire, Holy Cross, Yale University and other collaborators. Responsibilities generally include field and laboratory studies, data analysis and scientific writing. In addition, students attend weekly seminars given by nationally known scientists about their research and workshops on ethics and career and graduate school planning. At the end of the summer, students will develop their research results and present their findings at a student research symposium. Research Projects: Harvard Forest research focuses on the dynamics of forest ecosystems and their response to natural and human disturbances. Researchers come from many disciplines and specific projects center on population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, ecophysiology, and atmosphere-biosphere exchanges. Projects in summer 2008 will focus on: Invasive Plants, Pests & Pathogens Plant Biology, Population and Community Ecology Large Ecosystem Experiments and Permanent Plot Studies Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Forest Ecosystem Response to Global Change Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Reading and Conserving the New England Landscape Compensation: Students are paid a stipend of $4920 for the 12.week session which runs from May 27 through August 15, 2008. Excellent on-site housing and a full meal plan are included as part of the program. Assistance with travel costs to and from Harvard Forest is also provided. Who Should Apply: We seek a diverse group of students from a variety of undergraduate programs across the country. Students should have a demonstrated interest in ecology but are not required to have previous field/lab experience and there is no minimum GPA required. We accept students from all class years, and are particularly interested in recruiting students from community colleges, small teaching schools as well as larger research institutions. To Apply: Visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ education/reu/reu.html for our on-line application.

Applications Due Feb 1, 2008

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Summer 2008 - Ecology Internships

Ecology in Context: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York www.ecostudies.org/reu.html

Ten undergraduate students will join the IES research community in 2008 to:

* Complete a research project of their own design. * Be a part of an exciting and supportive research community. * Work closely with leading ecologists. * Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students, scientists and educators. * Have access to state of the art facilities. * Explore ecology career options and rewards. * See how ecological research has an impact on our society.  The program emphasizes the community nature of the scientific enterprise, fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To complement their mentored research, students have many chances to interact, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips.

Dates: May 27 to August 15, 2008 (12 weeks) Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions. Stipend: $4,800 stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge. Other support: Research expenses and, if needed, some assistance for travel to and from the program.  Projects for 2008:

* Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and tributaries. Mentor: Dr. Stuart E. G. Findlay. * Nutrient budgets in urban ecosystems. Mentor: Dr. Peter M. Groffman. * Community ecology of a "hub" species, the white footed mouse. Mentors: Drs. Richard S. Ostfeld and Felicia Keesing. * Hosts, ticks, and Lyme disease. Mentor: Drs. Kathleen LoGiudice and Richard S. Ostfeld. * The ecology of information. Mentors: Drs. Kenneth A. Schmidt and Richard S. Ostfeld. * Bioremediation of Onondaga Lake through microbial processes. Mentors: Drs. Amy Burgin, Peter M. Groffman and Charles Driscoll. * Decline and fall of the Gypsy Moth. Mentors: Drs. Clive Jones and Richard S. Ostfeld. * For prey or parasites, what makes hot spots hot? Mentor: Dr. Eric Schauber. * Response of forests to air pollution and introduced pests. Mentor: Dr. Gary M. Lovett. * Terrestrial carbon cycling across rural to urban transects. Mentors: Drs. Terry Loecke and Peter M. Groffman.

To apply: See our website at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html <file:///\\www.ecostudies.org\reu.html> . Online application available. Applications must be submitted by 15 February 2008.

For more information, contact:  Patricia Zolnik Undergraduate Research Coordinator Institute of Ecosystem Studies P.O. Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545 (845) 677-7600 x326 Fax: (845) 677-6455 E-mail: zolnikp@ecostudies.org

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Lizard Ecology Internship - Spring 2008

An intern is needed for an on-going field project on the ecology of the sand skink [Plestiodon (Neoseps) reynoldsi] at the Archbold Biological Station, Florida. The project is under the direction of Drs. Henry Mushinsky and Earl McCoy, University of South Florida; the intern will be based at Archbold and report directly to Dr. Eric Britt. General description of research internships at Archbold Biological Station can be found at http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/internvol/internships.htm.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with background in ecology or conservation biology. Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or recently has obtained a BA/BS degree. The primary responsibility will be to collect field data on the abundance and natural history of the sand skink in a research project evaluating the demographic effects of prescribed fire regimes. Field work includes periodically surveying pitfall traps, marking and taking measurements of live sand skinks, and assisting in other activities related to the project (data entry, vegetation surveys, etc.). Field conditions might require working in harsh weather, under moderate to high temperatures, intensive sun exposure, and in areas with biting and stinging insects as well as venomous snakes.

The intern will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project during the appointment. This project can be related to work on the sand skink, and basic materials will be provided. The intern will present research results at a seminar at the end of the Internship.

Archbold Biological Station is an independent research facility devoted to long-term ecological research and conservation (more information at www.archbold-station.org). The station owns and manages a 5,193-acre preserve at the southern end of the Lake Wales Ridge, one of the most distinctive natural areas in the United States. The Lake Wales Ridge is a series of relict sand dunes that were deposited during pre-Pleistocene sea level rises. Many endemic plants and animals have evolved in these xeric upland habitats. Research at the station has covered a large number of topics and produced over 1600 scientific publications and book chapters over the past 60 years. The station is ideal for conducting any type of ecological research, and boasts outstanding laboratory, library, geographic information system, and computer facilities.

Internship will cover lodging at Archbold Biological Station, meals and a $100 weekly stipend. The intern will be responsible for travel expenses to/from Archbold Biological Station. Three month commitment necessary, additional month desirable.

Start date is the first week of March 2008.

Send curriculum vitae, short statement describing background, experience, and future goals, and names and email addresses of three references to mushinsk@chuma1.cas.usf.edu

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The Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University offer a program for eight undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological and evolutionary research for 10 weeks during the summer of 2008 (26th May - 1st August). Each student will participate in an on going study with a researcher from the Chicago Botanic Garden or nearby institution. Responsibilities generally include field sampling, laboratory studies, data analysis and scientific writing. In addition, students attend seminars and workshops on research, career planning, ecological ethics, and graduate school preparation. At the end of the summer, students will develop their research results, prepare an abstract, and present their findings at a student research symposium. The Chicago Botanic Garden research focuses on: plant conservation (ex-situ, in-situ), molecular and conservation genetics, demographics, evolution, restoration, and the effects of natural and human disturbances on ecosystems including global warming, forest harvesting, and invasive organisms. Researchers come from many disciplines and specific projects center on population and community ecology, genetics, evolution, land-use history, aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, horticulture, and atmosphere- biosphere exchanges. Visit the REU website (http://labs.corpus-callosum.com/cbg) for summer 2008 project listings, researchers, application form, and application process. Compensation: Students are paid a stipend for the 10-week session. Housing, subsistence, and travel costs are also provided as part of the program. Applications are due March 14, 2008. 

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Paid Summer Ecology Internships for Undergraduates - NSF REU * The Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program - 2008 * The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham University has a select number of paid research opportunities for undergraduate students for our Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program. The CSUR program will run from May 28 through August 19, 2008. This is an NSF-REU Site.Students will work at a wooded field station with state-of-the-art research laboratories, less than an hour from New York City. This year we will offer approximately ten awards to qualified undergraduates interested in conducting independent research. Stipends of $4,800 plus a travel reimbursement will be awarded to successful applicants, and rent at the field station is free. Limited funds are available to support research and local travel. Applicants supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. A sample of some of the potential student projects for 2008 includes: - Biological control of arthropods that transmit disease - Bloom-forming cyanobacteria in lakes of Central Park, New York - Costs of herbivory defense in the invasive plant Alliaria petiolata - Evolutionary genetics and genomics of bacteria - Evolutionary responses of an annual plant to climate change - Fungal interactions - Hemlock defoliation effects on soil processes and forest regeneration - How does UV exposure affect microbial pathogens in a reservoir? - Impact of an invasive species on local mosquito species. - Plants in urban systems - Surveying aquatic insect emergence patterns in Calder Lake - Vocal identification of individual sub-oscine birds - Variability in avian immune function Successful candidates will be matched with scientists with similar research interests. Core program activities include the design and execution of independent, closely mentored research projects, and participation in mini-courses and weekly seminars. Through these activities, students will learn the fundamentals of experimental design, use of the scientific literature, data collection and analysis, and oral presentation. - An application (which includes full details of potential research projects) can be requested by email from REUatCalder@fordham.edu- For further details on the program and a list of research areas available this summer for students, see: http://www.fordham.edu/REUatCalder - You may also request information by phone from the CSUR office at: 914-273-3078, ext. 10. ** Applications are due by February 15, 2008 ** 

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Field Ecology Intern:

The Maine Natural Areas Program seeks a summer intern to assist with inventory of rare plant and natural community sites in various locations throughout the state of Maine. Activities include recording data, collection and identification of plant specimens, use of hand-held GPS, and data entry. Individual must be able to work outdoors for long periods of time under a wide variety of conditions, including long hikes and some canoeing. Requires a strong interest in plant ecology, ability to read USGS topographic maps, and unmitigated enthusiasm. Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcMap or ArcView a plus, as well as familiarity with New England's flora or related field experience. Position is 40 hours/week @ $9.00/hour. Position runs from approximately May 2008 to September 2008. Some overnight travel required.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume with references to: Maine Natural Areas Program Attn. Kristen Puryear 93 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0093 Application deadline: March 3, 2008 www.mainenaturalareas.org 

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 2008 Summer undergraduate research internships are available through the University of Michigan92s Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP). Students will work with Dr. Mike Benard on amphibian field ecology resear chstudies. As part of the work, students will learn about field methods an d the design of ecological experiments. Additionally, each student will develop their own research project that can be completed during the summer. Potential projects include studies of environmental effects on tadpole development, interactions between amphibians and their predators, or the habitat use of amphibians after metamorphosis. Research takes place on the University of Michigan92s ES George Reserve (http://sitemaker.umich.edu/esgr/home), a site with a long history of ecological research. Students will have the opportunity to interact withthe other biologists working at the ESGR and the University of Michigan. In addition to the educational experience, participants in the SROP program receive a stipend, reimbursement for travel expenses, and free housing. More information is available at: https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/Recruitment/srop or by contacting Dr. Mike Benard at 91mfbenard@umich.edu Applications due Feb 11, 2008. The Shoals Marine Laboratory of Cornell University/UNH is now accepting online applications! The deadline for students seeking financial aid is FEB. 15, 2008. We offer hands-on field courses, transferable course credit and the means to fulfill major and/or graduation requirements in the summer. All SML information, including the online application, is at http://www.sml.cornell.edu. Our Course Selection Wizard: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_wizard.html Some key points: * Open to US and international students * Current freshmen or sophomores should consider taking one of the introductory-level courses, FIELD MARINE SCIENCE and FIELD MARINE BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY. Advanced undergrads or graduate students may choose from among our many advanced courses - see: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_creditcourses.html * Financial aid for credit courses is available. See: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_feesandaid.html * SML now offers paid internships in Field Biology, Seabird Conservation, and Sustainable Engineering; see www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_internships.html. * We have a new internship we call "Learn and Earn": http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_internworking.html. Before and/or after taking a course at Shoals this coming summer, consider WORKING on Appledore to complete your island experience! * SML is not a full-summer commitment: you can work, too (or you can earn a full semester's worth of credits, if you do spend the whole summer at SML: see Island Semester http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_undergrad.html).

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Robin Hadlock Seeley, Ph.D Academic Advisor Shoals Marine Laboratory G-14 Stimson Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 USA 607-255-3717

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 Undergraduate Internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution E28093 Summer 2008University of Puerto Rico The Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the Summer 2008 internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico. The internship will run from June 2nd to August 8th,2008. Application deadline: 28 February 2008. The program will offer students the opportunity to have hands-on experience fields such as: - Plant Systematic sand Population Biology. - Plant CommunityDynamics and Forest Ecology. - Planteco-physiology. - Terrestrial Arthropod Ecology. - Aquatic Insect Ecology. Students will receive a stipend of $4,000.00 for the ten weeks duration of the program. Round-trip plane ticket from home institution to Puerto Rico will be reimbursed, up to a maximum of $800.00. The program will cover housing at the University of Puerto Rico and ElVerde Field Station. The NationalScience Foundation and the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, fund the program. The program is limited to undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree at a college or university during summer 2008 and to US citizen or permanent resident. Application materials and further information can be found at http://ites.upr.edu/REU/

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A Summer Research Experience at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest: Investigating and Communicating Change in Ecosystems Eight undergraduates will live and work at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire for a 10-week programemphasizing both research and public outreach on topics concerning NorthernHardwood Forest ecosystems. Research and Outreach areas include: o Animal ecology o Biogeochemistry o Hydrology and soils o Forest vegetation and carbon dynamics Research projects will be conducted under the supervision of two research mentors active in research at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest/LTER site. Outreach projects will be conducted in partnership with a regional non-profit, local government, or other group involved in the communication of scientific results to broad audiences. Students will: o Design and conduct a research project in their area of interest under the guidance of a team of research mentors. o Partner with an outside organization to create a science communication product meeting the real needs of the organization. o The organization and product will be consistent with the research interests of the student. o Participate in a Science Communication Workshop examining successful science translation products and providing a framework for developing the students' projects. o Be fully integrated into the large community of undergraduates, graduate students, technicians, and research scientists active at the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study. The program is designed to appeal to students interested in careers in ecosystem science, as well as those interested in science-related fields, such as teaching or resource management, where interpretation of the processes and results of ecosystem science to a broad audience is central. Dates: June 2 through August 8, 2008 (10 weeks) Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions. Stipend: $4,500, plus meal-plan allowance and free housing. Other support: Research expenses and some assistance for travel to and from the site. Projects: o Animal Ecology o The role of climate in mediating interspecific competition for bird prey species. o Interannual food web changes: mast-mitigated competition in small mammals. o Biogeochemistry o Acid rain effects and recovery in northeastern streams. o The influence of climate on the fate of nitrogen in forest soils. o Hydrology and Soils o Patterns of groundwater and surface water exchange through summer drought. o Hydrologic controls on soil weathering. o Forest Vegetation and Carbon Cycling o Forest land-use history and carbon sequestration. o Respiration and ecosystem carbon budgets. To apply: Visit our website at: www.hubbardbrookreu.org . Instructions and online applications will be available shortly. For more information, contact: Geoff Wilson 25 Dobson Hill Road Thornton, NH 03285 (603) 726-8911 Email: gwilson@hbresearchfoundation.org 

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A SUMMER OF INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN ECOLOGY www.ecostudies.org/reu.html At the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY In the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program you will...... * Complete a research project of your own design. * Publish your work in our on-line Cary Institute Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports publication. * Be a part of an exciting research environment. * Work closely with leading ecologists. * Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students and scientists. * Have access to state of the art facilities. * Put your ideas to work. * Explore ecology career options. * See how ecology research has an impact on our society. Projects for 2008 include: * Bioremediation of Onondaga Lake through microbial processes. * Decline and fall of the Gypsy Moth. * For prey or parasites, what makes hot spots hot? * Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and tributaries. * Nutrient budgets in urban ecosystems. * Hosts, ticks, and Lyme disease. * Response of forests to air pollution and introduced pests. * Community ecology of a "hub" species, the white footed mouse. * The ecology of information. * Terrestrial carbon cycling across rural to urban transects. Cary Institute REU Program details for 2008: * Participant stipend $4,800, plus $600 food allowance. * Complimentary housing in a small dormitory adjacent to the research building. * Start Date: May 27, 2008. End Date: August 15, 2008. For more information contact: Patricia S. Zolnik, REU Program Coordinator Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies 181 Sharon Turnpike, Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545 845-677-7600, x 326, zolnikp@ecostudies.org Apply on-line by February 15, 2008 at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is located in the heart of rural Dutchess County, NY, 70 miles north of New York City, where the Catskills meet the Hudson River. Its 2,000 acres offer ample opportunity for research and recreation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D. Head of Education Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies PO Box R (181 Sharon Turnpike) Millbrook, NY 12545 Phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311 Fax: (845) 677-6455 Email: berkowitza@ecostudies.org Ecosystem Literacy Initiative Website: www.ecostudies.org/eli.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

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ANNOUNCING: MLBS Summer 2008 Field Course and REU Opportunities Mountain Lake Biological Station MLBS.org Dear Colleagues and Friends, Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) is pleased to announce its 13-week summer program of field-based undergraduate and graduate-level credit courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited faculty, and its 10-week NSF REU undergraduate research internship program, now in its 16th year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, evolution, physiology, and behavior. earn more about the programs, complete an on-line applications, or download a flier to post: Courses web page - mlbs.org/courses.html REU web page - mlbs.org/REU.html Fliers to Post - mlbs.org/download/MLBS_Poster.pdf mlbs.org/download/MLBS_REU_Poster.pdf Please forward this information to colleagues or students you think might be interested. Thanks for your help! Best wishes and Happy New Year, Butch Brodie, Director Eric Nagy, Associate Director **** Learn all about Mountain Lake opportunities at MLBS.org **** Eric S. Nagy, Ph.D. Associate Director, Mountain Lake Biological Station Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology University of Virginia / P.O. Box 400327 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4327 USA street address: 485 McCormick Road / 219 Gilmer Hall tel: +1-434-243-4989 (+1-540-626-5227 summer) fax: +1-434-982-5626 (+1-540-626-5229 summer) cel: +1-434-906-3122 eml: <mailto:enagy@virginia.edu>enagy@virginia.edu<mailto:enagy@virginia.edu> skype: flightofthesandor web: <http://faculty.virginia.edu/nagy>faculty.virginia.edu/nagyMLBS web page: <http://www.mlbs.org/>mlbs.org 

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The Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research (CILER), administered by the University of Michigan, announces the 2008 Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowship Program. The 2008 program is hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the U.S.Geological Survey's (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center, and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. We seek to fill twenty-four (24) full-time, twelve-week positions. Preference is given to currently enrolled or just-graduated undergraduates, although graduate student applications will also be considered. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $5,000 for the twelve-week fellowship. Summer fellowships are available in a broad range of fields including Aquatic Ecology, Communications, Outreach and Education, Maritime Archaeology, Data Analysis, Modeling, Marine Instrumentation, Fisheries, Oceanography, and Wetlands/GIS. Details on the individual fellowship opportunities are listed at: http://ciler.snre.umich.edu/summerfellowspositions.php. All application materials are located on the CILER website (http://ciler.snre.umich.edu). Fellowship applications must contain: 1. a completed application form 2. a résumé 3. transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable and can be mailed or e-mailed separately) 4. one reference letter (can be sent electronically if it originates from the reference writer) E-mail applications to: GLsummerfellows@umich.edu All application material is due 22-February, 2008. Late applications will not be considered. Decisions about all positions will be made by 21-March, 2008. For specific questions about each opportunity, contact the individual mentors. These e-mail addresses are provided with the opportunity descriptions.

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Summer field research experience for undergrads (REU) and recent graduates

Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation.

No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant.

If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinacea.umn.edu/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications due 7 March 2008.

----- Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 5484

email: swagenius@chicagobotanic.org web: http://echinacea.umn.edu

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The EcoInformatics Summer Institute (EISI) will be held at the HJ AndrewsExperimental Forest in the Oregon Cascades from June 16th- August 22nd, 2008 EcoInformatics, the integration of mathematics, computer science, statistics, and engineering with the study and management of ecosystems, is an emerging science with a critical need for well-trained, interdisciplinary scientists. The EISI will work to fulfill that need through a ten-weekundergraduate/early graduate research experience. Through the integrationof research and education, effective mentoring, and hands-on experiences at the HJ Andrews, fifteen participants will gain (1) valuable research experience in EcoInformatics and in their own disciplines, (2) four hours of class credit (3) the foundation and opportunities to develop and seek support for their own graduate program, including a peer-reviewed research proposal, and (5) the training to become outstanding interdisciplinary scientists and effective contributors to the science and management of ecosystems.

In addition, participants will receive a total stipend of $4,000, from which tuition for the summer class (approximately $700) will be deducted. Travel, up to $500, for transportation to the Summer Institute will be provided to participants, as well as free lodging at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest and 3 meals per day for the first and final weeks of the program.

The EcoInformatics Summer Institute strongly encourages applications by underserved student populations, including Native Americans, Hispanics, and women, to increase diversity in this emerging field.

For more details and application, please go to: http://eco-informatics.engr.oregonstate.edu/

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Summer Positions in Forest Ecology in western Oregon and Washington

DESCRIPTION: Field crew positions are available to assist with long-term ecological research in forests of the Pacific Northwest. Crews will participate in vegetation studies as part of the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) experiment, a large-scale investigation of forest ecosystem responses to structural-retention harvests in western Oregon and Washington.

Information about DEMO and our vegetation studies in particular, can be found at our Web site: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.demo/

Field sites lie in the western Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon. Crews will sample permanent plots in experimental harvest units to characterize changes in vegetation composition and structure. Responsibilities will include identifying understory plant species, estimating plant abundance, and measuring coarse woody debris and ground conditions.

These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or recent graduates who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. The nature of the work requires extended periods in the field (up to 8 consecutive days). Bunkhouse accommodations will be available for portions of the summer, but camping may be necessary at other times.

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous field experience in sampling forest understory or other vegetation; familiarity with the flora of western Oregon and Washington; ability to utilize taxonomic keys and to collect and catalogue plant specimens.

We seek individuals who can attend to details, have legible handwriting, can work long hours under strenuous field conditions (e.g., steep slopes, dense vegetation, and inclement weather), and can work and live cooperatively with others.

SALARY: $12.00/hr or more depending on qualifications/past experience

DURATION: ~15 June to ~15 September 2008

CLOSING DATE: 7 March 2008

TO APPLY SEND THE FOLLOWING:

* HANDWRITTEN cover letter that includes information about your interests and qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references.

* typewritten resume

* copies of college transcripts or professional work products

* two letters of reference

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:

Shelley Evans, College of Forest Resources, Box 352100, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2100

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Email: saevans@u.washington.edu, Phone: 206-543-9792

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University of Alaska - Summer Internships

http://www.uas.alaska.edu/biology/undergraduate-research/REU/index.html

deadline Feb 19th

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PUERTO RICO - Summer Internships

http://ites.upr.edu/REU/Application.htm

Deadline Feb 28th

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Several undergraduate research opportunities in Aquatic Ecology at Auburn University

Positions: 3 or 4 undergraduate technician positions

When: May to August 2008 (start and end dates are somewhat flexible)

What: Experiments will be conducted to determine the utility of using ecological interactions to reduce toxic cyanobacterial blooms in productive aquaculture ponds. Visit www.wilsonlab.com to learn more about the lab and our research interests.

Where: Shell Fisheries Center, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Responsibilities: Assist in the construction, deployment, maintenance, sampling, and sample analysis of several large-scale mesocosm and small-scale microcosm laboratory experiments.

Qualifications: Must be creative, hard-working, a team player, and work well independently with a strong background in related coursework, such as limnology, ecology, and biology. Experience in the field or lab is not necessary, but preferred.

Pay: $1200/month based on 40 hrs/week

Housing: Housing will not be provided, but numerous inexpensive housing options exist in the Auburn during the summer semester. Assistance identifying available housing will be provided, if needed.

Contact: Email questions, resume, unofficial transcripts, cover letter, and contact information to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu

--- Alan Wilson - Assistant Professor Auburn University - Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures www.wilsonlab.com - 334.844.9321 - wilson@auburn.edu

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Summer Internships in Biological Sciences

USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, Otto, NC

Summer Intern positions in Biological Sciences are available at USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, located in Otto, NC. To qualify, students must: (1) be in good academic standing, (2) be currently enrolled in a college or university, and (3) plan on returning to college or university in fall 2008. Interns work with Coweeta scientists and staff on a wide variety of projects. Current research projects include, but are not limited to: structure and function of first order watershed riparian zones; hemlock woolly adelgid impacts on forest processes; southern Appalachian forest carbon, nutrient, and water budgets and cycling; prescribed burning effects on mixed oak-pine forests; and effects of herbaceous plant removal on nutrient cycling. Projects typically have both a field and laboratory component, and may include some data analysis. Students may utilize some portion of data collected and/or analyzed to fulfill university intern requirements. The rate of pay ranges from a GS-03 (approximately $11.37/hr) to GS-04 (approximately $12.77/hr), depending on education and experience. A limited amount of housing is available on site for approximately $100/month.

Interested students should send (1) a letter of interest, (2) resume, and (3) college transcripts by March 1, 2008 to:

James M. Vose Project Leader USDA Forest Service Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory 3160 Coweeta Lab Rd Otto, NC 29763 jvose@fs.fed.us

Positions are highly competitive -- early applications are encouraged. A valid drivers license with minimal moving violations are conditions for employment.

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Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes at the University of Minnesota.

We are recruiting a select group of undergraduates to conduct summer research with our faculty and graduate students. This program provides support and unique opportunities for undergraduate students. We strongly encourage applications from persons of under-represented minorities.

Many pressing questions currently face the scientific and policy communities regarding introduced species and genotypes. I invite you to review some of the critical research projects that you could help with as a summer researcher.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to prepare for graduate school or to polish your skills in preparation of a career in environmental science or policy. If you plan to graduate later than the summer of 2008 you are qualified to apply.

To learn more about this summer opportunity and how to apply please visit our website. Note that the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs indicates a 15 February application deadline. We will consider applications until 15 March. If you have difficulties applying after 15 February please let me know (RNewman@umn.edu) and I will facilitate your application.

Our program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation as a part of their Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program. IGERT trains scientists and policy workers to address the global questions of the future.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to chat about our summer program for undergraduate students.

All the best,

Ray Newman, Prof. Fisheries, Wildlife & ConsBio PD, Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes Internet: RNewman@umn.edu ISGIGERT@umn.edu University of Minnesota Phone: (612) 625-5704 1980 Folwell Ave. FAX: (612) 625-5299 St. Paul, MN 55108-6124 http://fwcb.cfans.umn.edu/personnel/faculty/newman.php ____________________________________________________________________ Robert Blair Associate Professor 200 Hodson Hall (Mail) 201E Green Hall (Office) Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology University of Minnesota Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 612-624-2198 BlairRB@umn.edu

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Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is offering a National Science Foundation sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that  will focus on natural resource and environmental issues. The program will  last from May 28 to July 26, 2008. Each student will participate in projects with various researchers from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) and other entities with focuses on areas including forestry and plant sciences, insects and wildlife ecology, molecular biology and genetics, soil mineralogy and biogeochemistry, hydrology and environmental monitoring, landscape ecology, and human interactions. Responsibilities may include field sampling/site visits,  data analysis, and scientific writing. Students will attend seminars and workshops on research, and career planning. At the end of the program, participants will prepare a final report, a poster, and present their research at a research symposium. Students will receive a $4000  stipend, dining card, and be housed in dormitories on the AAMU campus.  Minorities and underrepresented groups within the science fields are encouraged to apply. For more detailed information on the summer 2008 research  projects, available mentors, application form, and application process, please  visit our REU website at http://saes.aamu.edu/reu.htm, or contact Dr. Elica  Moss at elica.moss@aamu.edu, Ph: 256-372-8219, or Dr. Yong Wang at yong.wang@aamu.edu, Ph: 256-3724229

Alabama A&M University is located in Huntsville, which is the largest  city in northern Alabama with a current estimated population of 168,132 and  is one of the fastest growing cities in the south. Growing from its  historic roots in the cotton industry, Huntsville is now a thriving center for technology as well as the birthplace of AmericaA1AFs space program.  More than 10% of the population is native to foreign countries and over 100  languages and dialects are spoken here making Huntsville one of the more  culturally diverse cities in the south. Huntsville offers a wide range of  entertainment and recreation. People enjoy a variety of museums, theaters, concerts  and events ranging from large venue performances to local favorites for the entire family. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, historic downtown district, and the beginning of the Robert  Trent Jones Golf Trail are a few of HuntsvilleA1AFs most popular  attractions. The cityA1AFs location also offers ample opportunities for outdoor  recreation. Nestled in the Tennessee Valley, almost any outdoor activity is within  an hourA1AFs drive. Hunting, fishing, watersports, hiking, camping,  biking, and nature viewing make the area an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Most of these activities can be found within city limits at historic Monte Sano State Park.

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SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING   at CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

THEME: Sustainable solutions to emerging environmental problems.

WHO: Environmental engineering or science students  expecting to graduate between December 2008 and May 2010. 

WHEN: Ten weeks, May 26 - August 1, 2008.

WHERE: Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

WHAT: Conduct environmental research with faculty and graduate  student mentors. Research projects are available in the following  areas:

 fate, transport, and remediation of emerging  pollutants

 green chemistry

 alternative energy and greenhouse gas reduction

 biodiversity and ecological sustainability

 environmental stresses on biological systems

 lifecycle assessment

 political and social responses to emerging  environmental problems

BENEFITS: free room and $75/week for food,

a stipend of $4,500,

some travel expenses,

a stimulating research environment and

great summer outdoors activities.

HOW: Apply by March 1, 2008

ACHIEVEMENTS: Research results from participants in the REU program  have been presented at national conferences and won prizes at national  paper competitions.

DETAILS: For complete information on this summer's research program,  detailed description of application requirements, and a summary of past  research experiences please visit our web site:

http://www.clarkson.edu/reu/

or contact the Co-Investigators directly:

Dr. Andrea R. Ferro Dr. Silvana Andreescu

206 Rowley Laboratory 206 Science Center - Bio Chem Wing

Clarkson University Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 13699-5710 Potsdam, NY 13699-5810

Tel (315) 268-7649 Tel (315) 268-2394

Fax (315) 268-7985 Fax (315) 268-6610

aferro@clarkson.edu eandrees@clarkson.edu

UMF Internship Site (additional internship possibilities);  http://chd.umf.maine.edu/BIO-SCI.internlist.htm

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