Whether you’re aboard one of our state-of-the-art research vessels or performing experiments in our new $8 million waterfront Marine Sciences Center, you’ll learn by doing while earning 15 college credits in one term.
Any student may enroll, but the program is best suited for upper-level science majors as several of the elective courses have prerequisites.  Recent graduates may also apply.

To learn more, visit stonybrook.edu/sea and select THE OCEAN.

The internship is 4 weeks of courses and 6 weeks of research where you’ll gain practical experience to prepare you for Graduate school while earning 4 undergraduate credits through UMES (Univ of Maryland Eastern Shore).

Who is eligible

PEP is designed for college students, with priority given to entering juniors and seniors, majoring in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, or geosciences and earth system sciences) or engineering or mathematics, who have had some course work in oceanography, biology, or marine and/or environmental science.

What is offered

Students may receive four hours of credit through the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, or with approval, through their own home institution. Housing will be provided. Participating students will have their tuition covered and will receive a stipend, room and board, and a travel allowance, depending on availability of funding.

For more information, please visit: http://www.woodsholediversity.org/pep/about.html

We’ve added another great benefit for award recipients this year: an authorization code for access to The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package® (valued at $104). All of the MCAT, MSAR, and AMCAS benefits are detailed on the Fee Assistance Program website: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/fap/benefits/.

In addition, we’ve deployed a technical enhancement to the application, which now allows applicants to upload required supporting financial documentation directly to their application.

Applicants can begin the application at www.aamc.org/fap.

If you have questions, please contact an Advisor Relations Specialist at 202-828-0950 or visit www.aamc.org/contactamcas.

Agency/Location: University of Houston Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058

Responsibilities,

Excellent opportunities exist for new graduate students interested in freshwater, estuarine, and marine fisheries, and limnology. New multi-year statewide project that will evaluate the influence of land-use, hydrology and water quality on freshwater and estuarine stream fish and benthic communities. Individuals will be responsible for conducting applied research projects under direction of a graduate advisor in coastal and/or inland river and stream systems in Texas.  Student will be responsible for learning and operating various field and laboratory methodologies including telemetry, acoustic Doppler current meters, side scan sonar, electrofishing gear, nets and boats. Students will work with interdisciplinary team of scientists and fellow graduate students in sometimes remote locations. Campus is located in beautiful natural area adjacent ot NASA and the Armand Bayou Nature Center, and 5 minutes from Galveston Bay and Clear Lake and 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.  Recruiting for RA starting summer 2013 session.  May also consider applicants for spring 2013 semester. Will support up to 3-4 M.S. students.

Qualifications, Salary,

* Graduation from recognized accredited university with a B.S. degree in an appropriate field depending on research interest (e.g. fisheries, wildlife science, herpetology, aquatic/marine biology) with excellent academic credentials and letters of reference

* Acceptance into graduate school in the Environmental Science Program at UHCL (M.S. Thesis Option)

* Ability to carry out strenuous field work. Previous experience using boats, electrofishing gear, and taxonomic skills (fish or aquatic invertebrates) a plus.

* Academic commitment to work on project fulltime and timely completion of project.

* $2000 per month (full-time) – normally 50% during full-semesters, 100% in summer including waiver of out of state tuition rate (in-state tuition rate applies).

Closing Date:  March 31, 2013

Contact.

Dr. George Guillen – Graduate Advisor – 281-283-3950 guillen@uhcl.edu

North America & Caribbean

Event Details

Phone: (1) 303-497-2623 Email Us

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is currently seeking Mapping Interns to participate in the Okeanos Explorer Program, for the 2013 field season. This internship is open to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students as well as those who have recently graduated from a higher education program. The internship will provide the opportunity to gain experience using an advanced multibeam bathymetric sonar mapping system, while contributing in a significant way to the Okeanos Explorer ocean exploration mission.

A typical internship will consist of one two to three-week offshore expedition during the spring or summer of 2013.  Interns will stand an eight-hour mapping watch each day while on board. The duties of mapping watchstanders typically includes the acquisition and processing of multibeam data and associated sound velocity data, as well as precise record keeping. Each intern will also complete an onboard project of his/her own interest, with approval and support from experienced mapping team personnel.

Required Skills:
- Interest in learning about seafloor mapping operations.
- Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to stand an eight-hour at-sea watch.
- Attention to detail.

Additional Skills (Preferred but not required):
- Previous experience in the acquisition and processing of multibeam data.
- Previous experience with geographic information systems (GIS).
- Previous experience with fisheries or sub-bottom sonars.

Compensation:
A pre-tax daily stipend per day (commensurate with applicant’s experience) is provided during the internship. Please note that the stipend will be taxed by the Federal government, and interns will be provided a 1099 Form at the end of the tax year. All travel costs to and from the ship are covered in addition to the stipend.

Documents needed:
This application requires a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, including name and contact information for at least two references as well as an academic or research advisor if you are working with one.  The application also requires a letter of interest in the internship which specifically addresses the following questions:

a) Why do you think ocean exploration is important?
b) What are your anticipated educational/academic goals for this internship?
c) How do you anticipate that an internship with the Okeanos Explorer program will apply to your future academic and/or career pursuits?

Please have these documents in the following order ready to upload as one file: (1) letter of interest, (2) CV/resume, (3) references.  Please name the file with your last name first, then Okeanos FY13 (e.g.,Smith-OkeanosFY13.doc).

Internships, independent study and study-abroad offer experiences in traveling, overseas employment, writing grant proposals, developing foreign language skills, project planning and program development.  Studying in areas of personal interest is encouraged.

All University of Rhode Island students are welcome to participate in the URI Minor in International Development or take individual courses.

Minor in International Development Courses

NOTE: These CPL courses will soon to be co-listed as CPL/NRS and later will be changed to NRS

CPL 300 Introduction to Global Issues in Sustainable Development Role of the United States in development assistance to foreign nations. Topics include: foreign aid, sustainable development, transfer of technology, international career opportunities and requirements. (Lec 3) Abedon

CPL 487 International Development Internship Supervised participation in programs related to sustainable international development. Minimum 35 hours of internship per credit. (Practicum) Pre: CPL 300 and permission of instructor. Not for Graduate credit. S/U only. Abedon

CPL 495 International Development Seminar Seminar in sustainable international development for advanced-level students in the international development minor. (Seminar) Pre: CPL 300 and permission of instructor. Not for Graduate credit. Abedon

Required Courses: (6 credits)

•  MAF 100 Human Use and Management of the Marine Environment
•  MAF 120 New England and the Sea

Selected Courses: Select four of the following courses (12 credits), of which at least two courses must be at the 400 level:

•  MAF 220 Introduction to Marine and Coastal Law
•  MAF 312 Politics of the Ocean
•  MAF 320 Shipping and Ports
•  MAF 330 World Fishing
•  MAF 410 Senior Seminar in Marine Affairs
•  MAF 413 Peoples of the Sea
•  MAF 415 Marine Pollution Policy
•  MAF 434 Introduction to Environmental Law
•  MAF 461 Coastal Zone Uses
•  MAF 465 GIS Applications in Marine Affairs
•  MAF 471 Island Ecosystem Management
•  MAF 472 Marine Recreation and Tourism Management
•  MAF 475 Human Response to Coastal Hazards
•  MAF 484 Environmental Analysis and Policy in Coastal Management
•  MAF 499 Directed Study in Marine Affairs

Note: It is the student’s responsibility to complete the required “Intent to Minor” form for the College in which he/she is majoring no later than the start of the final semester at URI. That form, available from the Department of Marine Affairs, must show that the above requirements for the minor have been satisfied. Questions regarding the undergraduate minor should be directed to Prof. Seth Macinko who may be reached at his office in room 210, 2nd floor, Coastal Institute Building, (874-4820) or by email at macinko@uri.edu