Internships and Fellowships

We are looking for undergraduates to participate in the Golondrinas de las Americas, a network of biologists studying tree swallows in the genus Tachycineta from Argentina to Alaska. Founded by Cornell University professor David Winkler almost a decade ago and supported by the National Science Foundation, the Golondrinas de las Americas project trains students to study the breeding biology and behavior of this closely related group of swallows in North, Central and South America. The internship lasts approximately two and one half to four months depending on the season and location.

Using standardized protocols, students conduct field work, learn how to keep field records, maintain nest boxes and search for swallows. The knowledge gained from the project is helping us understand the reasons for geographic variations in the clutch sizes of these birds.

Interns must have a demonstrated interest in environmental biology or a related field. The ability to work, live, and communicate well with others under rigorous and remote conditions is essential. Travel and living expenses as well as a small stipend are provided.

For more information or to apply for the program, contact Caren Cooper at Caren.Cooper at cornell.edu. A completed application includes a cover letter, C.V. or resume, and contact information for two professional references. For a map of existing sites visit http://golondrinas.cornell.edu/Maps/MapOfStudySites.html.
 

Fellowship Opportunity
Univeristy of Idaho
Date: Prior to start of fall classes
Field: Natural resources, environmental science, water resources

The University of Idaho is pleased to announce a new Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Natural Resources and Environmental Science. The PSM is an innovative interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors, and focuses on sustainability science as it applies to natural resources and the environment.

The University of Idaho PSM degree is one of a few in the nation that specializes in natural resources, environmental science, and water resources.

There are 6 $25K NSF fellowships to award.  For more information please visit:  http://www.uidaho.edu/cogs/psm.aspx

Internship Opportunity
Cripe Architects + Engineers
Indianapolis, IN
Date: Ongoing
Field: Civil Engineering/ Architectural Engineering

Cripe Architects + Engineers is a 73-ytear-old, minority owned Native American design firm providing , Architectural Design, Interior Design, Equipment Planning, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Master Planning, Land Surveying, Construction Layout, Geographic Information Systems and Owner’s Representation services to its clients. Its work spans all industries but concentrates in the Health Care, Education, Government/ Municipalities, and Commercial markets. Cripe Architects + Engineers has been repeatedly honored as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

At Cripe Architects + Engineers internships are viewed as mutual learning opportunities for both the student and the professional staff. The student receives an opportunity to encounter “real life” design and business challenges and participate directly in the solutions. In exchange our professional staff benefit from exposure to the always enlightening student academic perspective. Interns are considered an integral part of the design team and the Cripe organization.

Cripe provides both summer and semester internship opportunities. The quantity and duration of such internships can be dependent on project workload and market conditions.
If you are a student of civil engineering, architectural engineering, construction management or land surveying and are interested in exploring an internship opportunity with Cripe Architects + Engineers, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@cripe.biz with subject line: AISES Internship Inquiry.