Scholarships Available for Middlebury School of the Environment Summer Program Thanks to the support of a generous donor, we have significant need-based grants available for the Summer 2015 session of the Middlebury School of the Environment.
In keeping with Middlebury's liberal arts tradition, the program looks at the environment through the lenses of the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. The curriculum consists of two tracks: introductory and intermediate/advanced, and each track has a Practicum.
Visiting "practitioners in residence" will bring into the coursework case studies and ideas from their own fields of expertise.
To see more about the toolkit students gain through this summer program, watch this video.
Internship Opportunity with the Block Island Maritime Institute - Apply By March 30 Would you love to work outdoors on Block Island this summer? Spend your time on, in and around the water and its marine life? If so, you definitely need to be our intern. Please read the job responsibilities and requirements below and please let us know if you are interested.
The Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) seeks an Intern Marine Science Educator for June 15, 2015 – August 30, 2015, to participate in BIMI’s daily marine educational programs and weekly seminars, assist and lead classes, supervise volunteers, answer public inquiries, maintain displays, update social media, distribute program information, assist with visiting clubs and school groups, and document activities. The Intern will design, execute, and write an article on a relevant research or educational project. Qualifications: knowledge of marine science, ecology, or marine environmental education, preferably with a Bachelors degree, and experience working with children in an educational setting. Must be able to work independently, communicate clearly, and interact appropriately with supervisors, coworkers, and visitors, children, adults, and peers. Compensation: $10-15 per
hour based on experience and education. Application Requirements can be found on our website. Applications must be submitted via e-mail to bimi02807@gmail.com by March 30, 2015. For any questions, email BIMI or call Judy Gray at 401-466-9804.
Internship Opportunity with Para la Naturaleza The United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) and Para la Naturaleza, a unit of the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Governor Tauese P.F. Sunia Memorial Coral Reef Conservation Summer Internship for the Caribbean Area.
This internship is in recognition of the late Governor’s outstanding leadership and contribution to the conservation of coral reef ecosystems. The late Governor Sunia is most remembered for being an eloquent and impassioned advocate for coral reef protection and management, not only in American Samoa, but throughout the U.S. and the Pacific region.
This summer internship continues the Governor’s legacy by providing an outstanding college or university student a unique opportunity to gain valuable, professionally experience in natural resources management and conservation of coral reef ecosystem, while also contributing to the overall efforts of the hosting organization and to the USCRTF initiatives in the Caribbean area. It provides a 10 weeks summer internship for an eligible student (see eligibility information below) interested in coastal ecosystems.
The program is designed to provide the selected student with career-enhancing experience in the Caribbean area. The students will be involved with hands-on job assignments in watershed management and natural resources conservation related to coastal ecosystems and initiatives in the Caribbean area. The selected students must be willing to work on a full-time schedule during the summer break.
For more information, visit this website.
Science Education and Activism Interns - Apply By April 1st The National Center for Science Education is seeking one part-time and one-full time summer interns to work on science education activism, with a particular focus on climate change education. These are temporary positions based in Oakland, CA.
The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that defends and promotes the teaching of science in public schools. We provide information, resources, and support related to areas of science that are often attacked on social or political grounds—such as climate change and evolution. Our mission is to ensure that these topics are presented in a scientific, engaging, and accurate manner in the classroom.
Science education in America is under attack and science teachers are at the forefront of this challenge. There are many topics in the sciences that are scientifically sound, but politically and socially controversial, leaving educators at risk of being challenged anytime they try to address these issues. The most prevalent challenges appear when teachers attempt to teach climate change and evolution, but other issues have arisen around genetically modified foods, and the Big Bang. It is NCSE’s position that socially controversial science topics must be taught appropriately in the science classroom, and we work with educators to ensure that they are supported to do this.
We are looking for two interns (one full-time and one part-time) for three months (June-August 2015) to help with NCSE’s launch of a new teacher engagement campaign to support and defend educators as they teach these topics, with a particular focus on climate change education. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a science background to learn about science advocacy to support one of the most important groups: science
teachers.
The selected candidate will receive training in:
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Climate change science and education
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Common denial arguments and tactics
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Writing for a public and educational audience
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Developing a large scale, national campaign to engage educators
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Using social media and web technologies to connect with educators
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Helping to defend and support science educators who teach these topics
The interns will work at the NCSE headquarters located in Oakland, CA.
Qualifications:
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Must have a basic understanding of and interest in science, science education, and science advocacy.
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Good writing and computing skills are required.
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Timeliness and follow-through are a must.
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Preference for background or degree in Biology, Earth Science, or Environmental Sciences.
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This is an ideal position for a recent graduate, but we will review all applicants equally.
Salary and benefits: There are two paid positions, one full-time (40 hours a week) and one part-time (16 hours a week) at the NCSE offices in Oakland. The internship mentor will meet with each intern on a weekly basis, and be present while the interns are working. The internship will last for the entire summer: June–August. Due to the short nature of the internship, there will not be an opportunity for the intern to take a vacation during this time, though we do have July 4 off. The full-time position pays $6,000 for the summer; the part-time position pays $2,000. No benefits are associated with either position. NCSE is an equal-opportunity employer.
To apply: Please specify if you are applying for the full- or part-time position. Include a cover letter, three references, and a résumé. E-mail all three to Minda Berbeco PhD, Programs and Policy Director: berbeco@ncse.com. Applications must be received by April 1, 2015. Link to position can be found here.
Department of Energy Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis - Summer Internships for 2015 - Apply by March 31 The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis (EPSA) is now accepting applications for its Internship Program. Over 10 weeks, interns will be working with policymakers in one of EPSA’s offices, making meaningful contributions to research, analysis and day to day office administration. This program provides a unique opportunity to learn about energy policy at the national level, and build research and analytical skills.
The Director of EPSA serves as the principal policy advisor to the Secretary of Energy on energy issues and related integration of energy systems. EPSA is a focal point for policy coordination within the Department on the formulation, analysis, and implementation of energy policy. It also coordinates related programmatic options and initiatives that facilitate the transition to a clean and secure energy economy.
EPSA covers a number of areas in energy policy, including:
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Climate, Environment, and Energy Efficiency
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Energy Security
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Energy Systems and Integration
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Water-Energy Nexus
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Critical Materials
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Energy Finance, Incentives and Program Review
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State, Local and Tribal Cooperation
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The Quadrennial Energy Review
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Responsibilities
Interns in EPSA will:
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Research discrete energy issues,
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Write content for research papers or white papers,
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Prepare memos on specific topics for supervisors,
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Staff meetings, and
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Manage other duties as required.
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Qualifications
To qualify for an EPSA internship you must:
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Demonstrate an interest in energy policy, public policy, or a related field
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Possess the following skills:
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Strong research and analytical skills,
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Quantitative reasoning skills,
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Detail oriented, and
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Ability to communicate effectively via email and in person.
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Be available to intern at our office for at least 10 weeks for the given semester (summer, fall, or spring)
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Be a third or fourth year undergraduate student, a graduate student, or have graduated from either undergraduate or graduate school in the 24 months prior to the start of the internship.
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Be a U.S. citizen
Through the EPSA Internship you can earn either a stipend or academic credit. Please ask for more details if you are selected for an interview. If you are interested in applying for an internship, please email EPSAinternship@hq.doe.gov the following items:
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A Cover Letter indicating the following things
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Your interest in energy policy
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The areas within EPSA of most interest (up to 3)
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Your research experience
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Your student status
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The desired semester (Summer, Fall, or Spring)
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Your resume or CV (in PDF format)
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2 Letters of Recommendation (professional or academic only)
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An essay of no longer than 2 pages double-spaced addressing the following question: What is the primary challenge the U.S. energy system faces over the next 2 decades?
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To apply for the Summer Semester, please submit all the materials above by March 31st, 2015 11:59PM.
If you have any questions about the program, please e-mail EPSAinternship@hq.doe.gov.
