EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2024
EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar – 1/19/2024 – 3:30 – 5PM, 125 Trowbridge Hall
Presenter: Ingrid Gronstal, JD - Research Fellow. Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative - University of Iowa College of Law
Title: The interface of Environmental Law and Environmental Science: Some Examples
Abstract: Ingrid Gronstal is a Research Fellow with the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative here at the University of Iowa. She received her B.Sc. and Law Degree from the University of Iowa and since graduating in 2011 has had extensive experience in the interface between environmental law and environmental science working for a wide range of environmentally focused entities such as the Iowa Environmental Council. Her work has ranged from evaluating environmental issues such as nutrient pollution, agricultural runoff, climate change, waterways, to habitat preservation. She has also co-taught courses such as Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Law and has written several white papers related to the application of environmental law to environmental issues. Her presentation will discuss the relationship and challenges associated with the application of environmental laws to some of the environmental issues we are currently faced with.
reminders:
- First day of classes: 1/16/24
- Change existing registration on MyUI: 1/16 - 1/22/24
- Withdraw registration:
- 10% tuition + fees: 1/16 - 1/21
- 25% tuition + fees: 1/22 - 1/28
- 50% tuition + fees: 1/29 - 2/4
- 75% tuition + fees: 2/5 - 2/11
- 100 tuition + fees: 2/12
- Last day to drop without a "w": 1/29/2024
- Last day - late registration undergrad/grad: 1/29/24
- MyUI course offerings/schedule builder available fall 2024: 2/5/24
- Final exam schedule published spring 24: 2/12/24
- Degree application deadline: 2/23/24
- Late fee in effect: 2/24/24
- Plans of study - grad students due at grad college: 3/5/2024
In Memoriam: professor Emeritus HOlmes Semken
Professor Emeritus Holmes Semken passed away on January 1, 2024.
Holmes joined the University of Iowa as a vertebrate paleontologist in 1965 where he made innumerable contributions to his field until his retirement in 1999. Like many in his field, Holmes retired only in name, continuing his research, and mentoring of students, professionals, and the public. Holmes contributed to the University of Iowa Natural History Museum’s “Iowa Hall” area, creating the exhibit of Iowa’s geological story, and introduced “Rusty,” the Museum’s beloved life-sized giant ground sloth model in 1985. Holmes’s final publication on the ground sloths was in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology (2022, https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2022.2124115).
Holmes mentored over 35 graduate students during his time at the University of Iowa. The department and institution are diminished for his departure. For his mentorship and leadership, and lasting research legacy, we all stand grateful.
Memorial text posted with thanks and contributions from Tiffany Adrain, Dr. Christopher Brochu, and Matthew Wortel. A more detailed memorial post will be published on the EES website.
STUDENT, FACULTY, & ALUMNI: DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS!
Since 2019 your Earth and Environmental Science Alumni Board have announced a Distinguished Alumni Awardee. A “Distinguished Alumni” is alumni with a B.S., M.S., or Ph. D. who is recognized from making significant contributions to earth and environmental sciences throughout their careers, and personified service to and passion for the discipline and community, including public outreach. All nominations are kept on file so no nominee is ever “lost” in the review and selection process. The Distinguished Alumni is announced each year at Homecoming. (Distinguished Alumni Award | Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu))
Please send your nominations to Lee Phillips, EESB Chair (plphilli@uncg.edu), Brian Hartman (brianshartman@gmail.com) since he's the Chair of the Alumni Outreach Committee, which oversees this award process and Amy Sullivan, alumni and Past EESB Chair (cajes@mindspring.com) who coordinates nominee documentation. From that point the Alumni Outreach Committee will move forward with the review and documentation process. Let’s honor our awesome alumni!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNDERGRAD/ENTRY-LEVEL
Paid Summer Research Opportunity - Atmospheric Sciences, REALM REU
University of Utah, Atmospheric Sciences - Salt lake City, UT
You will get a $6000 stipend for 10 weeks, a $1000 travel allowance, housing is paid for the entire 10 weeks and add research experience on your CV.
The Research Experience in Alpine Meteorology (REALM) will rely on the natural scientific laboratory, provided by the nearby Wasatch Mountains and adjacent urban areas, to enhance student awareness of societal challenges, such as water availability and air quality, that requires an understanding of the influence of alpine terrain on weather and climate processes.
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah is the leading program for weather and climate education and research in the Intermountain West and is recognized internationally for its expertise in atmospheric studies related to mountain environments, including measurement, analysis and prediction of orographic precipitation; fire weather applications; and air quality.
The objectives for REALM are to:
- Engage students in full-time active research.
- Provide professional development opportunities for students.
- Motivate students towards STEM careers by constructing an engaging, inclusive, and supportive cohort experience that includes exposing them through site visits to employment opportunities in the weather, water, and climate enterprise.
- Improve students' science literacy and oral and written communication skills.
REALM has been designed to welcome and support underrepresented students from a variety of backgrounds in a highly inclusive environment. Applications from minority serving institutions and 2-year institutions are strongly encouraged.
PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD
U.S. Department of Energy
Careers in Engineering & Physical Science Information Session
Join our Team! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is hiring Engineers & Physical Scientists from diverse backgrounds for a variety of positions located across the United States and remote!
Career opportunities include but are not limited to:
- General Engineer 0801
- Civil Engineer 0810
- Electrical Engineer 0850
- Mining Engineer 0880
- Safety Engineer 0803
- Environmental Engineer 0819
- Computer Engineer 0854
- Petroleum Engineer 0881
- Fire Protection Engineer 0804
- Mechanical Engineer 0830
- Electronics Engineer 0855
- Chemical Engineer 0893
- Materials Engineer 0806
- Nuclear Engineer 0840
- Aerospace Engineer 0861
- Physical Scientist 1301
Learn more at our Virtual Information Session, February 29 from 2:00pm-3:30pm ET. Register today! www.eventbrite.com/e/779677926667
DOE was named one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2022 by the Partnership for Public Service and #1 in America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023 by Forbes. We offer a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit the DOE Careers page for more information.
DOE has developed the DOE Applicant Portal to allow us to collect resumes of interested candidates directly from our website. Your resume will be made available to hiring managers throughout DOE for consideration. *If you will be applying to the DOE Applicant Portal for the first time because of this event, during the Disclosures step, under the Applicant Source section, select Other and type referral code: #DOECareersinEngineering&PhysicalScience. If you have already applied to the DOE Applicant Portal, please do not reapply in conjunction with this event as your pre-existing candidate profile will be updated with the referral code should you register to attend this event. We are unable to answer any questions on the status of applications during this event, and we ask that you refrain from asking questions regarding your status. If you are deemed a potential fit for a position, you will be contacted by a hiring manager directly for an interview. At this time, we cannot indicate when a candidate will be contacted.
NOTE: To be eligible for employment with DOE, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island).
Collections Manager, Earth & Planetary Sciences - american museum of natural history, New York
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Collections Manager (CM) leads and runs the collections curation program for the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences (EPS). Reporting to the curator-in-charge, the CM works with curators to manage the EPS collections, inclusive of space, infrastructure, databases, collections management, storage facilities, equipment and the informatics program, as well as museum staff and volunteer efforts. The CM will supervise or facilitate processing new acquisitions, loans, visitors, stewardship, fieldwork for collecting, annual reporting and compliance with federal and Museum policies and permitting. The CM will collaborate with curators, the development office and administrators to seek external support for collections improvement, digitization of collections, fieldwork, collection research opportunities and other initiatives as assigned.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring collections stewardship, care and preservation, at levels that meet or exceed disciplinary and/or Museum standards.
- Managing collections management operations, working with EPS curators to develop and meet short- and long-range objectives. Seeking and implementing efficiencies where feasible.
- Facilitating the use and upkeep of assigned departmental spaces, supplies and equipment.
- Maintaining the collections informatics programs, systems, databases and the integrity/security of data, paper and other forms of archival records management. Promoting discoverability of the collections, access to catalog records and digital assets including collection-related website content via internal and external mechanisms.
- Directing annual collections reporting. Working with the department administrator, curators and other Museum offices on purchasing and budget management. Other administrative duties as assigned.
- Handling incoming and outgoing loan activities, shipping/receiving, permitting and compliance.
- Facilitating access, visitation/tours and use of collections and facilities by students, postdocs, research associates and visitors. Participating in promotional and outreach activities.
- Supervising the departmental Museum Specialists, including assigning tasks and monitoring effort and performance.
- Training staff and volunteers on operations and the use of assigned equipment and facilities. Supervising volunteers and their collection-related efforts.
- Facilitating fieldwork and collecting activities by departmental students, postdocs, staff and affiliates. Leading post-collecting curation efforts from field to shelf, including specimen identification.
- Serving as the departmental safety liaison/fire evacuation warden as needed.
The expected salary range for the Collections Manager, Earth & Planetary Sciences is $90,000/annual – $93,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of work experience/training in collections management, collections curation or similar work experience.
- M.S. or M. Phil. or Ph.D. in geological sciences or a related field (e.g., Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology, etc.) OR extensive related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated work experience with geoscience research and/or geoscience collections.
Category: Full-Time
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period: 70
Union Status: Non-Union
FLSA: Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum: $90,000/annual
Expected Salary Maximum: $93,000/annual
EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
hydrogeologist - butte, montana
The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG), Montana’s state geologic survey, seeks one or more highly motivated hydrogeologists to work in the Ground Water Investigation Program (GWIP). The position is based in Butte, Montana and located on the campus of Montana Technological University. GWIP evaluates local- to regional-scale hydrogeologic systems, with studies that encompass groundwater/surface-water interactions, water availability and storage, and groundwater quantity and quality. The successful candidate(s) may also support the Ground Water Assessment Program (GWAP) and other hydrogeologic projects conducted at the MBMG.
Primary duties will be the collection and analysis of hydrogeologic, geochemical, and geologic data to develop interpretations of hydrogeologic frameworks, groundwater flow systems, and groundwater quality. These interpretations will be compiled into maps, reports, and groundwater flow models. Tasks include planning and assisting with work plan development and field activities such as: measuring groundwater levels; collecting water quality samples; design and supervision of monitor well installation; planning and execution of aquifer tests; geologic mapping; and stream gaging. A successful candidate will be expected to work individually and as part of a team to collect hydrogeologic data, write reports and develop map products; make presentations at public and scientific meetings; and answer public inquiries. A successful candidate will be required to travel throughout Montana including overnight stays up to a week.
This is a non-tenurable, non-teaching position. Employer sponsorship of work visas is not available.
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP
Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation (RORD)
RORD is a paid internship program designed to provide laboratory- and field-based research experience in rock mechanics and structural geology. The program will run from June 8 to July 26, 2024 (with an additional conference session in December) and students will be based in one of 11 different rock mechanics labs around the US.
Our goal is to introduce undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in Earth science, geoscience, physics, and engineering to the field of rock deformation. Our main priority is finding highly motivated students, even if you've never heard of rock deformation before. If you have interests in physics, mechanics, civil/mechanical engineering, or materials science and are curious how to apply those concepts to tectonics, earthquakes, volcanology, glaciology, or geoengineering, then please consider applying.
This program involves three sessions:
A field session with the entire cohort in the eastern Sierra Nevada (June 8 to 14, 2024)
A laboratory session at one of our host institutions (June 17 to July 26, 2024)
A conference session at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting (December 9 to 13, 2024).
Complete information on RORD can be found at: https://sites.wustl.edu/rord/
Application deadline: February 15th, 2024. Apply online via the link above
Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) : Summer 2024 REU program - Corvallis, Oregon
$6,000 Per Year - Internship
The Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) is excited to announce that applications are OPEN for the Summer 2024 COLDEX Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program!
During your COLDEX REU experience, you will work with ice core scientists and researchers to answer questions that will help in our mission to find the oldest ice in Antarctica and make important contributions to our understanding of Earth's climate history.
Applications are open to current undergraduate students. Due to NSF funding, participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Note: this REU does not include travel to Antarctica.
Student participants will receive a $6,000 stipend over the course of 10 weeks (from June - August 2024). Students will be placed in a COLDEX laboratory, with full funding for travel to and from the host institution. Students will also be funded to present their research at the COLDEX annual meeting in Corvallis, Oregon September 9 - 11, 2024 AND up to $2000 to present their research at a national science conference.
Find out more about the COLDEX REU program and apply at: https://coldex.org/reu
Applications are due February 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Interested in applying but want to learn more about the COLDEX REU application process?
Join COLDEX on Tuesday January 9 at 1 pm Pacific Time for an online workshop to help you apply to the COLDEX REU summer program. We will also be sharing resources to help you find other summer research experiences in the sciences.
To register for the workshop, click here: https://shorturl.at/xBUV2
Accessible Sharks is an NSF-Funded summer internship program that supports disabled undergraduate students to participate in interdisciplinary summer research on sharks. Students will have the opportunity to work on aspects of shark scale development, their fossil record, or shark skin-inspired engineering and design, at one of three institutions around the US. The program ran successfully in summer of 2023 and is running again this upcoming summer 2024, The 2024 summer will support 3 students participating in an 8-10 week research project at their host institution (Univ. of Florida, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, or Harvard), as well as professional development opportunities and specific disability in STEM activities and discussions.
Successful applicants will join a lab group for the summer, and be provided with a stipend, housing, travel support, as well as support and accommodations related to their individual disability. They will also participate in undergraduate summer research activities at their location, as well as interdisciplinary cross-institution meetings and discussions. Remote participation and research is possible, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, although students will be supported and encouraged to participate in person where possible.
This REU program is open to all undergraduate students with disabilities (e.g. mobility, sensory, learning, psychological, medical, or other disability – please see FAQ section below for more information), who are majors in biology, geology, environmental science, engineering, or other related fields. Prior research experience is not required or expected. Students from historically excluded and non-traditional backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to highly motivated students who have not had access to comparable research opportunities through their home institutions. Unfortunately we are only allowed to bring on US Citizens and permanent residents this year, but hope to change that in future years, and apologize for the exclusionary funding stipulations of NSF.
Application deadline is January 19, 2024.
To learn more and apply, please visit: https://accessiblesharks.wordpress.com/
UT Austin's REU InSTRUCT summer research program - Austin, Texas
The application for the 2024 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, with the theme of Inclusive Student Training in Rapidly Urbanizing Climate-sensitive Terrains (InSTRUCT), is now open! Applications are due by February 5, 2024. The program dates are May 28, 2024 – August 2, 2024.
UT Austin’s summer undergraduate research program offers a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in environmental science and sustainability research. The program is hosted by the Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Students will be given a total stipend of $6000 over the 10-week program, and there are additional funds to offset the cost of travel and food.
The program is aimed at rising juniors and seniors and is open to students who are U.S. citizens and permanent resident in good academic standing. We especially invite applications from members of traditionally underserved groups. All rising juniors and seniors are welcome to apply.
See more information here: https://www.esi.utexas.edu/education/summer-research-experience-for-undergraduates-reu/https://www.esi.utexas.edu/education/summer-research-experience-for-undergraduates-reu/
Apply here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IUtwTaGurWNzeK
We are recruiting 5 graduate or undergraduate students for an NSF International Research Experiences for Students project to study connections between groundwater recharge, stream flow, and water-resources management in Morocco. The program includes (dates tentative):
- Virtual training in techniques in hydrology, remote sensing, GIS, and hydrologic modeling (online, March 15–April 30)
- Virtual technical and cultural training workshop (online, May 13–17)
- 4-week field project with U.S. and Moroccan researchers in Morocco (May 18–June 15)
- Virtual training in professional practice and scientific communication (online, September 1–December 15)
Travel expenses will be covered and a $3,000 stipend will be paid.
Ideal applicants will have a background in geology or a related discipline. Previous coursework and research experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, remote sensing, or GIS are helpful. Ability to work in teams and openness to different cultures are advantages. Members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program through December 2024.
Apply at https://etap.nsf.gov/award/141/opportunity/6734 (deadline January 31). For more information, contact Alan Fryar (alan.fryar@uky.edu).
National Park Service (NPS) Scientists in Parks (SIP) Interns - Summer 2024 - boulder, Colorado
An Immersive Experience: Scientists in Parks provides immersive, paid work experiences in natural resource fields so the next generation of park stewards—especially those underrepresented in science—have a unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to America’s national parks.
Program Scope: Project areas will encompass the physical, biological, and social sciences and will address a spectrum of topics—including air quality, climate change, geology, hydrology, night skies, paleontology, communication, and outreach. The program also invites science-related positions that intersect with the human dimensions of managing natural resources.
Values: SIP welcomes aspiring professionals to apply and we invite the full participation of individuals currently being underserved in STEM career fields. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTIQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities.
Application
*Scientists in Parks is now accepting applications for Summer 2024 SIP Intern opportunities
*Deadline: Sunday, 21 January 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST
Learn more and apply: www.scientistsinparks.org
Montana Convservation corps - interns & fellows
Our Conservation Interns and Fellows program focuses on natural resource initiatives and provides young adults a chance to gain hands-on experience while making a measurable difference in communities. Along with serving their communities, CIs and CFs make tangible contributions to climate change solutions while developing professional skills that directly transfer to a career in the natural resources field.
Start Date: 5/15/24
Location: Varies based on host site placement
Living Stipend: $1,040-$1,080 bi-weekly before taxes
AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,824-$2,626 upon successful completion of the program
Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential mental health counseling, medical advocacy, financial assistance, life coaching and more
Health Insurance: Provided at no cost (Conservation Fellows only)
Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement (Conservation Fellows only)
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to those received prior to February, 12th, 2024. Interviews will begin during the week of January 29th. Early applications are welcomed!
APPLY HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/conservation-interns-and-fellows.html
All Open MCC Opportunities: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/open-positions/
GeoCorps™ America - Boulder, colorado
Engage with geoscience through the USDA Forest Service
GeoCorps™ America is a program of the Geological Society of America (GSA), operated in partnership with government agencies and other organizations committed to science and stewardship. Current partners include the federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service.
This program offers paid short-term geoscience opportunities in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Topic areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping and GIS, minerals, soils, glaciology, geohazards, karst, education, and interpretation.
The GeoCorps program helps geoscientists engage their skills in addressing the scientific and resource management needs of America's federal public lands. The program coordinates projects with professionals at the USDA Forest Service and other agencies, in order to complete geoscience-related work that might not otherwise be possible. GeoCorps projects offer unique experiences to grow professionally, complete meaningful work, and increase the number of geoscientists on the ground advancing the management, research, education and outreach, and stewardship of geologic resources nationwide.
Program Goals
- Increase the number of geoscientists conducting education, research, and resource management projects on America's public lands;
- Enhance the geoscience knowledge available to resource managers and policy makers so better decisions can be made regarding the management of natural resources and mitigation of geological hazards;
- Provide hands-on geoscience experience and internships for aspiring professionals who are working toward careers in industry, academia, or land management;
- Offer seasoned geoscientists the opportunity to share their knowledge with land managers and assist with onsite projects;
- Raise the public's knowledge and awareness of the value of geoscience resources on public lands;
- Instill a public land ethic in current and future generations of geoscientists by having the opportunity to learn and understand federal land management; and
- Enhance the diversity of geoscientists working on America's public lands.
Program Scope: Opportunities take place in some of the most beautiful areas nationwide, and span a wide variety of geoscience-related fields: paleontology, caves and karst, geohazards, mapping and applied GIS, hydrology, fluid and solid minerals, soils, and more.
Most GeoCorps participants are relatively new geoscientists in the early phases of building their careers, for whom it is beneficial to spend the summer at a National Forest or on other federal public lands gaining on-the-ground experience in geology and geoscience-related work. Their knowledge and skills enable them to assist public lands in meaningful ways with important geoscience projects.
Many public lands also have higher-needs projects that require a specific background, level of expertise, or require a longer-term project that extends beyond a summer season. Public land managers are also able to submit geology and geoscience-related projects to GeoCorps that require up to one year’s time on site, and/or expertise within a specific geoscience field. Qualified candidates who meet the program eligibility criteria can apply for these opportunities.
Learn more: https://www.geosociety.org/geocorps
Attend an informational webinar: Wed., Jan. 17, 2024 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MST Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-ivpz8iG9WPM1ecOw4zcjJlEFlbJHRh#/registration
Application
*Apply online at www.geosociety.org/geocorps
*Deadline: Sunday, 28 January, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST
Contact: geocorps@geosociety.org
NOAA Ocean Exploration Explorer-in-Training Internships
NOAA Ocean Exploration is excited to announce that the application for the 2024 Explorer-in-Training Program is now open!
This year, the Explorer-in-Training Program will feature two paid internship options: (a) 2 to 4-week expedition-based opportunities supporting ocean mapping operations on the Okeanos Explorer and (b) 10-week spring and summertime opportunities.
The 10-week internships give participants an experiential learning opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through long-term projects supported by NOAA Ocean Exploration mentors. The expedition-based internships provide support for specific NOAA Ocean Exploration expeditions, giving participants the chance to contribute to mission efforts while gaining tangible skills that benefit their future pursuits.
Applicants may only apply for one internship option. Please see below for eligibility requirements and application instructions:
Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship
- Currently enrolled students (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates whose completed their degree programs the previous year; must be enrolled in or have received a degree from an accredited academic institution
- Degree, major, or intent to major in a field relevant to NOAA Ocean Exploration’s mission; these can include, but are not limited to: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, social sciences, communications, education, and/or ocean policy/management
- Willingness to learn and follow NOAA Ocean Exploration’s office and shipboard standard operating procedures
Application Requirements
- Submission of online application form
- Short answer response to each of the following required prompts:
- What attracts you to ocean exploration? (maximum 250 words)
- What are your expectations for an Explorer-in-Training internship? What skills and/or experience are you hoping to gain to advance your future career goals? (maximum 500 words)
- NOAA Ocean Exploration is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Tell us about your journey and how you would like to contribute to NOAA Ocean Exploration's goal of creating a more diverse global pool of talent engaged in deep ocean exploration. (maximum 500 words)
- Current resume or curriculum vitae (Note: if you have never created a CV before, here is some guidance from the National Science Foundation)
- Contact information for at least one academic (professor, advisor, teacher, etc.) and one character reference (community member, work supervisor, mentor, etc.). These references should be able to speak to your character and your professional and/or academic background.
Applications for the 2-4 week expedition-based opportunities will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of January 31, 2024. After this priority deadline, applications will still be accepted until all slots are filled for the 2024 field season.
Applications for the 10-week shore-based opportunities will be accepted until January 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, need guidance, or experience technical difficulties, please contact NOAA Ocean Exploration Acting Internship Program Coordinator, Logan Kline, at oer.internships@noaa.gov.
Anna beal conservation internship 2024 - the nature conservancy
TITLE: Anna Beal Conservation Internship
JOB FAMILY: Volunteer - $5,900 scholarship offered
DURATION: 11 Weeks: May 20 – August 2, 2024
DEADLINE: Open till filled
Get your start in conservation as an Anna Beal Conservation Intern!
Interns will receive a $5,900 educational scholarship, paid by the Anna Beal Trust of Waterloo, to an Iowa school after completing 11 weeks of stewardship work throughout the state on Conservancy preserves and public agency properties.
This internship is an opportunity for Iowa students from any educational background to learn about Iowa’s natural landscapes. Interns will develop basic land stewardship skills through hands-on experience in a wide range of ecosystems, providing a good base of essential skills and knowledge to work in conservation. Along the way, interns will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Conservancy staff, conservation partners, and by attending natural resources events.
Don’t miss your chance to get a foot in the door!
This work will be a valuable step toward future career paths in land stewardship, fire management, research, biology, and ecology, to name a few. Previous interns have gone on to work in various positions within The Nature Conservancy, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies, academia, other nonprofit organizations, and natural resource contracting.
The Matanuska Glacier Park in Alaska is accepting applications for paid glacier intern positions this summer, with opportunities to convert to full time employment for the fall-winter-spring (if desired). This summer experience allows students to earn money over the summer while gaining hands-on experience working on a glacier in rural Alaska.
Student interns have worked at the Matanuska Glacier Park since the early 1990s hailing from colleges and universities around the country. Most of our interns have science backgrounds, however we will consider students from non-science majors. Following my summer internship as undergraduate 20 years ago, I was inspired to complete my PhD at the Matanuska Glacier using remote sensing methods to predict subglacial floods. Regardless of a student’s professional aspirations, everyone gains valuable exposure to the complex dynamics of this glacial geological and hydrological system through their daily work on the glacier.
Employment Application: Students should review this link for further details and application guidance: https://glacier-tours.com/summer-internship/
Questions may be sent to our staff mailbox: blueice@mtaonline.net
RESEARCH
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Alabama - tuscaloosa, alabama
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Alabama and the Department of Geological Sciences seeks applications for the Deanâs Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a record of academic achievement. We invite applications from all areas of geoscience. Joint appointments across departments are possible. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity. The College and the Department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations with the goal of transitioning successful candidates into tenure-track professorship positions. The Deanâs Postdoctoral Research Associate positions have been established through a major College initiative begun in 2019 to promote an inclusive scholarly environment in which outstanding scholars support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the College. We especially seek applications from candidates who would bring a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to the Department. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024. To apply for this position, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/521352. Please contact Delores Robinson, dmr@ua.edu if you have questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMPUS EVENTS
The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience - Event @ Iowa Law feat. law scholar Rob Verchick
One morning in Miami Beach, an unexpected guest showed up in a luxury condominium complex’s parking garage: an octopus. The image quickly went viral. But the octopus—and the combination of infrastructure quirks and climate impacts that left it stranded—is more than a funny meme. It’s a potent symbol of the disruptions that a changing climate has already brought to our doorsteps and the ways we will have to adjust. Many note that the octopus in the parking garage is climate change’s canary in the coal mine. Engaging and accessible for nonexpert concerned citizens, The Octopus in the Parking Garage empowers readers to face the climate crisis and shows what we can do to adapt and thrive.
Verchick examines how we can manage the risks that we can no longer avoid, laying out our options as we face climate breakdown. Although reducing carbon dioxide emissions is essential, we need to adapt to address the damage we have already caused. Verchick explores what resilience looks like on the ground, from early humans on the savannas to today’s shop owners and city planners. He takes the reader on a journey into the field: paddling through Louisiana’s bayous, hiking in one of the last refuges of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert, and diving off Key Largo with citizen scientists working to restore coral reefs. The book emphasizes disadvantaged communities, which bear the brunt of environmental risk, arguing that building climate resilience is a necessary step toward justice.
The event is here: https://events.uiowa.edu/83615 and more info is on our HELI website: https://heli.law.uiowa.edu/octopus.
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