Coastal, Ocean, and Marine Enterprise Inclusion and Network-building
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Marine Advanced Technical Education
Region: Multiple Regions
MATE Internships
For students interested in becoming marine technicians on research vessels, MATE is especially looking for students in marine technology, engineering, computer science, or other technical programs at two- year colleges or in their first two years of a baccalaureate degree program. MATE Internships offer land-based and at-sea marine technical internship opportunities for college students. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and an current undergraduate student or very recently graduated from an undergraduate program from a US institution and a citizen of the United States or its possessions.
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Duration: one to ten weeks weeks
Seasonal: Other
Georgia Sea Grant
Region: Southeast
Phytoplankton Monitoring Student Internship
The Phytoplankton Monitoring Student Internship provides experiential learning opportunities and practical work experience in the field of coastal stewardship. The position is intended for an undergraduate student to explore career interest and develop skills and networking relationships in environmental research and stewardship. Open to currently enrolled students at an institution of higher education.
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Duration: 8 weeks
Seasonal: Other
Georgia Sea Grant
Region: Southeast
Boat Operations Student Internship
The Boat Operations Student Internship program provides experiential learning opportunities and practical work experience in the field of marine vessel operations with an environmental focus. Open to currently enrolled students at an institution of higher education.
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Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Other
Georgia Sea Grant
Region: Southeast
Public Programs Semester Internship
For Academic Credit
The intern will assist with all aspects of public programming including teaching, program evaluation, developing educational materials, data entry and event coordination. Open to students who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher education; background check required.
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Duration: 15 weeks
Seasonal: Other
Georgia Sea Grant
Region: Southeast
Shellfish Research Lab Internship
To provide practical hands on experience with coastal Georgia shellfish though hatchery husbandry, aquaculture research, and estuarine ecology. Applicants must be undergraduate students that are enrolled in classes prior to and post internship and be able to provide enrollment documentation.
https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/For-Website_Shellfish_ADA.pdf
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Other
Georgia Sea Grant
Region: Southeast
Coastal Resilience Summer Internship
The Coastal Resilience Summer Internship provides experiential learning opportunities and practical work experience in the field of coastal resilience to flooding, sea level rise and storm surge. Open to currently enrolled in an institution of higher education.
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Duration: 15 weeks
Seasonal: Other
Naval Research Enterprise Program
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program provides an opportunity for college students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. Open to college students.
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Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Other
University of Alaska Fairbanks, NSF
Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska
REU: Alaska Native
The Northern Gulf of Alaska Long Term Ecological Research (NGA LTER) project supports Alaska Native undergraduate students and offers an opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary projects oceanographic research. The REU programs is open to Alaska native undergraduate student.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Other
University of Florida
Region: Mountain West
GEOSpace Geoscience Field Program
The GEOSpace Geoscience Field Program’s mission is to create an accessible and inclusive planetary geoscience field course and mentoring program to increase the number of students with disabilities that continue in geosciences beyond undergraduate studies. There are opportunities for all students (or recent grads), whether you identify as disabled or not. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and an undergraduate student beyond your freshman year, a recent graduate with an interest in applying for graduate school, or an early graduate student. Applicants should have completed at least one geoscience course (geology, geography, natural science, environmental science, etc). Geology majors are not necessary, but science majors are preferred.
https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/geospace-field-program/home?authuser=0
Category: Other
Duration: 2 weeks weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, & Medicine
Region: Mid-Atlantic
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering & Science (COVES) Fellowship
The COVES Fellowship program aims to strengthen ties between the scientific community and state government in the Commonwealth of Virginia, while encouraging and equipping more scientists and engineers to be effective advisors for public policy in the state of Virginia. The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Fellowship is a 12-week fellowship program of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (VASEM). Graduate student and postdoctoral fellows will serve as science advisors in a variety of possible placements, including legislative offices, executive agencies, or prominent companies and nonprofits in the state of Virginia. Fellows will gain experience by serving their host office and performing relevant tasks such as researching, drafting, and revising relevant policies. Fellows will also be paired with a VASEM member who will serve as an experienced science policy mentor throughout the fellowship. COVES Fellows must be current postdoctoral fellows or graduate students in a STEM field (including M.S., Ph.D., M.D., M.S.N., other degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Participating institutions and individual host offices may limit the eligibility of the fellows they fund or host.
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Duration: 12 weeks weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Mosaics in Science – National Park Service and Environment for the Americas
Region: Multiple Regions
Mosaics in Science Internship Program
The Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity Internship Program provides college students and recent graduates 18-35 years old that are under-represented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career fields with on-the-ground, natural resource science-based, work experience in the National Park System. Each internship is comprised of working eleven weeks in a park followed by a four day career workshop held in Washington, D.C. This program is run in partnership with Environment for the Americas. Open to students who are currently enrolled in university degree program related to natural resources, preferably a racial or ethnic minority, able to dedicate 12 weeks of summer to the program.
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Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative
Region: Multiple Regions
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative
The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative is a two-year experiential conservation training program for undergraduates who are interested in careers in conservation and in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Scholars take part in applied field research projects, professional internships, mentoring, and form strong professional networks. Scholars learn a variety of field techniques and research and presentation skills. Students are also prepared to help increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of conservation through coursework in communication, creative problem solving, leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants must be enrolled at University of Florida, University of Arizona, University of Idaho, North Carolina State University, or University of Massachusetts Amherst or must show proof that they have been accepted for admission into one of these five universities. Students must also be in their freshman or sophomore year when they apply. Juniors with at least 3 semesters remaining after the current academic year will also be considered. Students must be U.S. Citizens.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 17 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Oregon Sea Grant
Region: Pacific
Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience
The selected student is matched with an Oregon business to create sustainability solutions for industry practices. Project topics include energy or water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment. Open to any college student in Oregon with junior or senior standing, or attaining graduate or advanced undergraduate training.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Georgia Sea Grant
Region: Southeast
Aquarium Science Internship
To provide experiential learning opportunities and practical work experience in the field of aquarium science. The selected intern assists aquarium curators with animal husbandry and general aquarium operations, utilizes skills and knowledge gathered during undergraduate studies, works in an environment conducive to learning and professional growth. Open to undergraduate student enrolled in classes prior to and post internship and be able to provide enrollment documentation. Applicants should have the physical ability to work outdoors in summer heat and lift objects > 50 lbs.
https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/For-Website_Aquarium-Science_ADA.pdf
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
University of DelawareÕs Center for Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (CEMA) and
Delaware Sea Grant
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Climate Data and Tools Internship
Climate Data and Tools Interns work remotely as part of a team that engages with professional consultants and engineers to improve their understanding and utilization of climate data and tools relevant to future flooding and sea level rise. Open to sophomores_senior undergraduates with at least two semesters of work completed.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 20 weeks
Seasonal: Summer