The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program entitled Hooked on Photonics, is one way MDITR accomplishes these goals. By facilitating research experiences for undergraduates amongst groups with diverse research capabilities and interests, the REU program provides new, novel learning experiences that can play a key role in encouraging students to continue with graduate work in photonics. More information can be found at: (http://stc-mditr.org/students/REU/index.cfm)
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
National Wildlife Federation
Make a difference . . . and work for a sustainable future, on your campus, in your community and for the environment.
If you are a student or recent graduate, you can help create a greener future through the National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) conservation internships and fellowships.
Internships are located in Washington, D.C., Reston, VI; Anchorage, AK; Seattle, WA; Missoula, MT; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; Austin, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Montpelier, VT; Atlanta, GA. Perks of internship include: Participation in the conservation movement, invaluable professional and educational experience, working relationships with professionals, competitive compensation and benefits, project description and biography featured on NWF's website, opportunity for projects featured in publications produced by NWF and others, and extensive support from NWF staff.
Applications for internships along with more information can be found at http://www.nwf.org/careergateway/index.cfm
Fellowships are located at any college or university in the United States. Campus Ecology fellows can be undergraduate and graduate students and need not be environmental studies majors. Fellows are based on their own campuses, where they design, implement and institutionalize their own projects. Perks include a project grant of up to $1,200 per project period, a one-year complimentary Campus Ecology Individual Enrollment, on-line tutorial customized for fellows, project support and guidance from NWF staff, networking between current and alumni fellows, project descriptions and biography on NWF's website, and national recognition and certificate of achievement.
Applications and more information on applying can be found at http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/dspFellowships.cfm
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD
I know that many of you are still searching for a summer job or employment post-graduation. Finding the right Job posting can be random so to increase your odds I emcourage you to look often and be geographically flexible. Call or seek out connections even if the start dates do not fit your schedule. One never knows, if one does not ask. Also, making connections may pay off in the future. Check out Pam Kittelson's web site with links to the jobs and seasonal positions related to ecology and botany. http://homepages.gac.edu/~pkittels/biolinks.html Even if you are not a botanist, some of the positions listed under botany are animal related jobs. Once you are in a site, click on other side-bar links for seasonal positions.
Joel Carlin also has a great 'careers' site on his webpage, http://homepages.gac.edu/~jcarlin/careers.html
Global Vision International
Critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works locally with its partners to promote sustainable development through environment research, conservation and education. GVI volunteers benefit from exceptional support, training and an internship scheme. For more information about GVI visit www.gviusa.com
GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in countries across the world, including mountain leader vacancies in Patagonia. More details can be seen on http://www.careersabroad.co.uk
The Science Jobs
The Science Jobs is an international career website for vacancies in academic, research and related professions in Science, Technology and Engineering.
Many Bio Jobs are posted at http://www.thesciencejobs.com/jobs/
STUDENT AND SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
United States Department of Agriculture
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hires students in various roles throughout the organization during the school year and each summer. Student and summer position contact information can be found at:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1345
