Student Resources

• Academic Advising
• Experiential Opportunities
• Student Organizations
• Diversity

Internship and Career Resources

•  https://earlycareerclimate.org/about/ – Early Career Climate Network, (ECCN), offers a website that provides a space for those for early career professionals and students engaged in the climate-related science and outreach to interact, discuss topics and find climate-relevant resources.
• https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00871-x – ‘A Student’s Guide to Undergraduate Research’:  Article on how to find work in a laboratory and making the most of it while studying for a degree in science.
• https://rhodygreenuri.wordpress.com/ – Real life student internship experiences, in the form of blogs, provided by the University of Rhode Island’s Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Department.
• www.pathwaystoscience.org  – Programs and professional development resources for current and prospective undergraduate STEM students, scholarships, and travel and research opportunities.  Browse over 650+ different summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) and paid internships.
• www.myplan.com  – Career exploration website that helps students plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about their education and careers.
• https://www.conservationjobboard.com/ – This website is designed to help conservation professionals discover great employment opportunities in the United States in ecology, wildlife, forestry, marine biology, environmental education, and related fields.
• http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rhodeisland/default.cfm – Job and internship board for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
• https://people.rit.edu/~gtfsbi/Symp/ecology.htm –  Internships and summer research opportunities in Ecology, Animal & Plant Biology and Marine Science.
• https://web.uri.edu/career/volunteering-civic-engagement/ – Extensive list of Volunteering, Service and civic engagement opportunities across all majors. Volunteering in community agencies that focus on the work you’re interested in pursuing after graduation is a great way to learn more about the field and build experience on your resume
• https://www.sciencejobs.org/ – Website for recruiting scientists and researchers. Our mission is to help recruit the best and brightest scientists for research oriented organizations, and provide scientists with information and resources for their careers in science, whether it is in academia, government or industry.
• https://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/students/ – Rhode Island Sea Grant is dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of coastal and marine ecosystems for the next generation of professionals so that they may be stewards of these valuable resources. We are committed to providing hands-on educational opportunities for students across disciplines through fellowships, assistantships, and internships.
• https://www.thesca.org/serve/choosing-program-thats-right-you – Student Conservation Association (SCA):  Mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
• http://www.dem.ri.gov/ – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) serves as the chief steward of the state’s natural resources-from beautiful Narragansett Bay to our local waters and green spaces to the air we breathe.  Our mission is to protect, restore, and promote our environment to ensure RI remains a wonderful place to live, visit and raise a family.
• http://www.dot.ri.gov/ – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) designs, constructs, and maintains the state’s surface transportation system. This includes not only roads and bridges but also the state’s rail stations, tolling program, bike paths and ferry service.
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ – a number of federal agencies have a “pathways” program for undergrads that can lead to full time careers. NRCS, Fish and Wildlife, Forest Service, USGS, (and more!), all offer opportunities through Pathways.
• Shoalsmarinelaboratory.org – The mission of Shoals Marine Laboratory is to provide outstanding experiential, place-based education and to support innovative research programs focused on understanding and sustaining the marine environment.
• https://fhl.uw.edu/about/ – Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) is world renowned for research on marine biology, oceanography and fisheries located in the waters of the San Juan Islands in Washington state.
• https://fieldstudies.org/ – School for Field Studies (SFS) has offered programs that are based in world-wide locations and ecosystems grappling with critical environmental issues such as climate change. Our programs are intense, invigorating, and fulfilling and are delivered by an all-star team of faculty and staff. Students on our programs examine firsthand the environmental issues faced by our host communities, gaining important research skills, making lifelong friends, and contributing to a growing body of international environmental research.
• http://www.naml.org/ – The mission of the National Association of marine Laboratories (NAML) and its three regional associations is to stimulate research and promote education in the marine sciences. NAML seeks to provide a forum for the resolution of problems common to non-profit marine laboratories in the United States. The association encourages the wise use and conservation of marine and coastal resources.
• https://www.obfs.org/ – The mission of the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS) is to help member stations increase their effectiveness in supporting critical research, education, and outreach programs. We pursue this goal in a manner that maximizes diversity, inclusiveness, sustainability, and transparency.
• https://www.risep.org/ – The Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals (RISEP) is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1989 to encourage and facilitate the development and support of the environmental services industry in Rhode Island.  RISEP includes engineering and environmental consulting firms, industry/manufacturing, academia, attorneys, government agencies and environmental technology businesses. RISEP provides a collective voice for the environmental community in the identification of key regulatory issues and reforms that are important to industry and commerce.