Field Research Opportunities
Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program
Positions are available for backcountry ranger assistants, natural history interpreters, museum assistants, etc. For more information, see www.alaskastateparks.org, or e-mail volunteer@dnr.state.ak.us.
American Heart Association
Through its Student Research Program, the American Heart Association encourages talented undergraduate students from all disciplines to consider careers in biomedical research, particularly as it pertains to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular areas. Students are assigned to leading research laboratories in California, Nevada, and Utah for a ten-week period during the summer to work under the direct supervision of experienced scientists. Each student will receive a stipend of ,500 for this period. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a college or university at the time of the application, attend an institution in California, Nevada or Utah or be a resident of one of these states, have junior or senior standing by the fall following the internship summer, have completed a combined total of at least four semesters or six quarters of biological sciences, physics or chemistry, and must have completed at least one quarter of calculus, statistics, computational methods or computer science. For information, contact AHA, Western States Affiliate/Research Department/1710 Gilbreth Road/Burlingame, CA 94010, 650-259-6700 for questions, 650-259-6720 for applications, e-mail: research @heart.org. Applications are also available at http://www.americanheart.org/affili/ws/reshome.html.
American Museum Of Natural History
This program, funded by the National Science Foundation, offers the opportunity of a summer internship, complete with stipend, and additional unds for subsistence, for qualified undergraduates to pursue specific projects in conjunction with Museum scientists in Evolutionary Biology. Included in the program are a general orientation to the Museum, a series of bi-weekly meetings at which students will discuss their research, present informal progress reports, and participate in discussions and seminars on graduate and research career opportunities. At the conclusion of the internship, students deliver oral presentations of their work, and prepare publication quality research papers. Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university, have a high academic standing and a strong science background. Stipend: and subsistence are provided for each student plus research expenses, and in some cases, travel funds. Application: There is an on-line PDF application form on which you need to include a list of courses taken, a statement of why you are interested in the project(s) you choose, as well as names of three individuals who can be contacted for a recommendation who know you academically. Research Experiences for Undergraduates applications are due about late February/early March. Consult the website for deadlines at http://research.amnh.org/grants/underprog.html.
Arboretum At Flagstaff
The Arboretum offers paid research internships to assist in work with rare plant species. The project will involve data collection, seed germination, gardening, greenhouse experiments and other activities. The station is located just west of Flagstaff at 7150 ft elevation in primarily pinyon-juniper forest habitat. To be considered for a position, applicants need two letters of recommendation, a resume and cover letter. For more information, go to http://www.thearb.orgor call Steve Yoder 520.774.1442 with questions.
Arizona State University Tropical Field Biology
ASU offers a summer tropical field biology program in the upper Amazon rainforest of eastern Ecuador. The program is open to all college-level students from any school, but is primarily intended for junior and senior life sciences majors. For further information, see http://lsvl.la.asu.edu/bio494/jfouquette
Bamfield Marine Station
Eleven immersion courses are offered at this marine station in Vancouver, British Columbia. Courses include topics in invertebrate zoology, marine phycology, behavioral ecology, marine birds, fishes and others. Scholarships are available. Email info@bms.bc.caor at their website bms.bs.ca.
Bermuda Biological Station for Research
offers summer courses such as Biological Oceanography, Tropical Marine Invertebrates, and the Molecular Ecology and Physiology of Marine Symbioses. Course dates vary; for more information, consult their web site at http://www.bbsr.edu, or write: The Bermuda Biological Station for Research/Ferry Reach/St. George's GE 01 Bermuda, phone 441-297-1880, extension 238.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (in Maine) has summer course offerings in Marine Science. Courses carry 2-4 credits from the University of New England. Housing and two meals a day are included. The deadline for applications is in March (the exact date varies). For more information, visit the web page at www.bigelow.org. Contact Ms. Jane Gardner at 207-633-9600 or at jgardner@bigelow.org.
Bodega Marine Laboratory
The Bodega Marine Laboratory offers a Spring Quarter marine biology curriculum for upper division undergraduates. The quarter is divided into two parts, with the first five weeks being course work in topics such as, Physiological adaptations, population biology and marine vertebrate biology. The second five weeks of the quarter is spent doing independent research. For more information, contact: Mary Aften at530.752.0410 or Dr. James Clegg jsclegg@ucdavis.edu.
Boston University College of Engineering
sponsors a ten-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates program supported by the National Science Foundation. .Students from all engineering, mathematics and natural sciences disciplines are encouraged to apply. A stipend of ,350.00 is provided. For information , see http://www.bu.edu/eng/reu or e-mail rcu@bu.edu.
Boston University Marine Program
invites visiting students to apply for this program held at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. For information, write Nancy Olson, Program Coordinator, Boston University Marine Program/5 Cummington Street, Room 301/Boston, MA 02215, telephone 617-353-2429, e-mail olson@bu.edu, or http://www.bu.edu/bump.
Boston University Tropical Ecology Program in Ecuador
Located in northwestern South America, Ecuador is one of the most ecologically and topgraphically diverse countries in the western hemisphere. The Tropical Ecology Program is operated in collaboration with the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, and is offered in Fall and Spring semesters. For further information, contact Cari Watkins/ Center for Ecology & Conservation Biology/Boston University/BRB 431, 617-353-6982, cwatkins@bu.edu, http://bio.bu.edu/CECB
CARE Listings
The CARE Program lists sites to investigate for undergraduate research programs at http://www.lifesci.ucla.edu/CARE/inside/intern.html ? be sure to check these out.
Case Western Reserve University
The Case Western Reserve University offers summer research opportunities for undergraduates in the life sciences. Successful applicants will receive a research stipend and will spend 10 weeks performing research in the School of Medicine, the College of Arts and Sciences or the Case School of Engineering. For more information call 216.368.3556; or email: mxj20@po.cwru.edu or http://129.22.156.15/biology/biol.htm
CEA-CREST
California State University, Los Angeles Center for Environmental Analysis Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology CEA-CREST offers opportunities for focused and interdisciplinary research in the environmental sciences including: natural and altered dynamics of intertidal marine communities, ecophysiology and fire ecology of evergreen-dominated ecosystems, chemistry of air pollution and its impact on urban neighborhoods, application of molecular techniques to population studies and ecology of aquifers. Financial support is available in the form of Undergraduate Research Assistantships, Graduate Fellowships, funds for travel and research supplies and more. Call (323) 343-5799 or visit the website at http://cea-crest.calstatela.edu
Cedar Creek Natural History Area
The University of Minnesota offers paid research intern positions at its Cedar Creek reserve. Interns earn a stipend for three months while working on ecology projects. Previous topics include: fire effects, herbivory by insects, microbial communities, pathogens and others. For more information, contact interns@cedarcreek.umn.edu or consult their web site at http://cedarcreek.umn.edu/interns.
Ceiba Education Program
Study tropical ecology in the Amazon. This course teaches about tropical ecosystems in Ecuador and a variety of natural history projects. Course information and application materials are available at http://www.ceiba.org
Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology
of Boston University CECB offers a study abroad program in tropical ecology in Ecuador and a marine biology program in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The semester-long programs are designed for upper-division biology and environmental science students who are typically juniors and seniors. For more information, contact Boston University's Office of International Programs (617) 353-9888 or abroad@bu.edu, or contact the Center for Ecology and conservation Biology (617) 353-6982 or cecb@bu.edu.
Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University
is holding a six-credit field ecology program that links three courses at three diverse field sites in different ecosystems of the Western Hemisphere. The program is from June 4-July 6, 2001, and offers 6 credits from Columbia University. Applications are due April 1, 2001. To learn more, visit the website at http://www.cerc.columbia.edu or call 212-854-8179.
College of Charleston Summer Marine Biology
Independent research for undergraduates exploring the physiology, cell and molecular biology of marine organisms, supported by the National Science Foundation. For application materials and details see www.cofc.edu/~grice/summer.htm.
Common Ground Drop-In Dental Clinic
Common Ground Homeless Youth Drop-In Clinic-Dental Service
2012 Lincoln Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
If you ran away from home, and are now living under a bridge, and your
toothbrush fell into the dirt, would you brush your teeth? This would
not be a daily concern of most patients at the UCLA clinic, but for the
homeless teenagers at Common Ground, oral hygiene and general health are
neglected for more obvious reasons.
During the weekdays, Common Ground is the Westside HIV Community Center,
serving medically indigent clients who are multi-diagnosed with chronic
homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance abuse as well as HIV. On
Tuesday nights from 6:30-10pm, the center remains open and is
transformed into the Youth Drop-In-Dental Service, where UCLA pre-dental
and dental students volunteer. For every new patient that walks in, his
or her medical history is taken, and intraoral and extraoral exams are
performed. The dental service also provides simple scaling and root
planing, prophy, sealants, fluoride varnish, and referrals to the Venice
Family Clinic and the Los Angeles Free Clinic.
CG is not like any other volunteer program at UCLA. It is unique in
that it takes the combination of faculty, pre-dental students, and
dental students to make it happen. Every Tuesday night, all of our
volunteers learn something new from their experiences in the clinic. The
faculty mentors, Dr. Reifel, Dr. Yamamoto, and Dr. Spolsky, teach the
dental students about public health and periodontal health. The dental
students train and support the pre-dental students in charting using the
UCLA format, diagnosing caries, pathology, and simple dental anatomy.
It is a great hands-on learning experience for undergraduate students
who are interested in dentistry or public health.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get more dental-related
experience. If you're interested, please contact us at one of the
following email addresses, and we will add you to our emailing list.
Pre-Dental Coordinators:
Vivian Luong vivluong@ucla.edu
Brian Lee brian85@ucla.edu
Conservation Biology Internships
The University of Arizona offers paid internships in conservation biology. These interns work with one U of A faculty member and one conservation organization scientist on a variety of projects designed by the various organizations. For applications and information, go to http://eebweb.arizona.edu/Interns/Index.html.
Cornell University Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute
Cornell University offers a summerMathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute open to undergraduates who will have completed their sophomore or junior year, majoring in mathematics, biology, or related fields and who have had at least one year of calculus. Round trip airfare, room and board, and a stipend are included. The application deadline is in March. For details, see http://www.bcsb.cornell.edu/MTBI/index.html.
CSEOL Student Research Program
at the Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life (CSEOL) encourages undergraduate participation in evolution-related research projects being carried out by CSEOL members (including many Ecology and Evolutionary Biology faculty?check with the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Office for a list of members) as well as by experienced graduate student CSEOL Fellows. By working in collaboration with these experienced scholars, participating students can "learn by doing," develop valuable research skills, and apply knowledge gained through coursework. CSEOL-SRP is open to all undergraduates in good academic standing - freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. To participate, contact a prospective sponsor, a CSEOL Member or Fellow, and attend one of the SRP Information Meetings held during the first two weeks of each academic (for times and locations, consult the Life and Physical Sciences Undergraduate Research Center in 2121 Life Sciences, 310-794-4227). Students are required to commit a minimum of one full academic quarter to SRP, working in a volunteer capacity typically 8-10 hours per week. Many continue their work for two or more quarters in order to gain necessary training and experience in laboratory and research techniques. SRP students are eligible to receive a notation on their UCLA transcript crediting their participation in the program. Moreover, at the invitation of their faculty or CSEOL Fellow sponsor, SRP students are encouraged to attend WEEG, the weekly meeting of the Wednesday Evening Evolution Group. Substantial funding is available from CSEOL to defray costs connected with library, laboratory, field excursion, or other research-related student activities (up to 0 per student per quarter). A limited number of stipends are also available to support SRP undergraduates working with CSEOL members during the summer recess. For further information, contact J. William Schopf, Director/CSEOL/Geology Building, Room 5687/University of California, Los Angeles/310-825-1170/e-mail: schopf@ess.ucla.edu. The CSEOL web site is at http://www.igpp.ucla.edu/cseol/.
Denmark's International Study Program
University of Copenhagen (through the University of Minnesota) DIS offers semester, full year and summer programs in marine biology & ecology, medical practice & policy, arctic biology, geology of Iceland, summer internships in London and more. For more information, contact Charlotte Simonsen or Brad Stepan, DIS Field Directors at 800-247-3477 or dis@umn.edu. The DIS website is http:///www.disp.dk, which will provide course descriptions, syllabi, faculty biographies and field study information.
East-West Marine Biology Program
sponsors marine science quarters in Fall Quarter at Friday Harbor Laboratories in Washington State, Winter Quarter in Jamaica at Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory, and in Spring Quarter and Summer in Massachusetts at Northeastern University's Marine Science Center. For more information, see http://www.eastwest.neu.edu/
Eco
a non-profit, educational organization, offers paid environmental internships. The purpose of this placement program is to help people start their careers in the environmental professions. ECO has four regional offices, and past interns have been on assignments in 35 states. Internships vary from three months to two years. Positions are made with a private industry, government, or non-profit organizations interested in the environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently in possession of a valid visa or work permit that covers the dates of your intended internships. Internship is open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and postgraduates who have received their degree within the last three years. Apply at least three months before you are available for full-time work. The stipend is variable but averages 5/week; there is no application deadline. To apply, submit a copy of your resume via e-mail, apply on their web site, or by U.S. mail. ECO/4140 Oceanside Blvd. #159-272/Oceanside, CA 92056, e-mail: apply@eco.org, internet: http://www.eco.org
El Zota Biological Field Station
This field station in the tropical lowland rain forest of northeastern Costa Rica, offers a summer tropical herpetology course and a primate behavior and ecology course for credit through East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA. For further information, see http://www.esu.edu/~tcladuke/el_zota/index.html
Field school opportunities in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
La Suerte Biological Field Station is offering TONS of summer field school opportunities in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Topics include Biology of the rainforest, primate behavior, conservation of bird diversity, herpetology, tropical plant biology and more! Visit their web site at http://www.studyabroad.com/lasuerte or send an e mail to laseurte@safari.net. Their phone number is 305-666-9932.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Summer courses in many areas of marine, estuarine and fisheries biology are offered through the HBOI. Scholarships and tuition waivers are available. Applications and specific information are available through the website: http://www.hboi.edu; or by contacting the Institution at 800-333-4264.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
is seeking volunteers to monitor and protect endangered hawksbill sea turtles from May through December. The program entails nightly watches at remote beaches to observe nesting hawksbill and basking green sea turtles. Volunteers will monitor nesting activities, handle and tag turtles, rescue stranded hatchlings, excavate nests, record field data, and trap and euthanize introduced predators (mongooses, rats, feral cats) to protect turtle eggs and hatchlings. Volunteers must possess an upbeat positive attitude, a love of the outdoors, be willing to camp in the field 4 to 6 nights per week, and be capable of working late into the night. Some sites are reached by hiking 7 to 12 miles in hot weather conditions with a 30+ pound backpack, others by 4WD vehicle. You must possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Dorm style housing and a food stipend will be provided. If you are interested, please contact us for an application by calling 808-985-6000, fax 808-985-6004, or write the Hawksbill Turtle Monitoring Program/Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ? Resources Management, P.O. Box 52, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718, or e-mail havo_turtle-project@nps.gov.
Highlands Biological Station,
located in the southern Appalachian Mountains, is a regional field station sponsored by Western Carolina University and the University of North Carolina. Courses are open to advanced undergraduates or graduate students. Courses include such topics as Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Behavioral Ecology of Social Insects, and Mammals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. All students are charged a fee for each two-week course. For further information, write: Executive Director/The Highlands Biological Station/P.O. Box 580, Highlands, NC 28741, or telephone: 828-526-2602, fax: 828-526-2797, e-mail: hibio@wcu.edu, or http://www.wcu.edu/hibio.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Science Program
at http://www.hhmi.org/grants/undergraduate/overview/ includes a listing of research programs available at many universities around the country, including summer programs.
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
The IDHM offers a summer enrichment program designed to give students real world experience in the field of health care management. This program is designed for students who are rising seniors and ethnic minority students. Students will work directly with health care administrators, learning the types of jobs that are performed. The internship is paid for 12 weeks and will also include a Kaplan GRE review course. For information and applications, contact http://www.institutefordiversity.com
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
The IES offers research experience for undergraduates in ecology. Projects are offered in areas such as soil pH, predation, atmospheric chemistry, groundwater ecology and many more. All undergraduates are encouraged to apply. Accepted applicants receive a 00 stipend. For information, contact Heather Dahl at dahlh@ecostudies.org.
Internships in State Government
Each year individuals from a variety of academic disciplines, community and personal backgrounds are selected to participate in one of the State of California's four fellowship programs: the Executive Fellowship Program, the Jesse Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program, the Senate Associates Program and the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program. During an 11-month period, fellows participate in academic studies while working full time in one of the respective government branches. Additionally, Fellows work closely with a mentor. Fellows earn a stipend of 07 per month and earn 12 units graduate credit in the field of Public Policy and Administration. Payment of student loans may be deferred during the fellowship. Contact Katharine Gallagher (kgallagh@saonet.ucla.edu or 825-0831) if you have any questions. Or drop by EXPO (Rm. 109, Kerckhoff Hall).
Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities
INRO PROGRAM -- A new outreach program is now available, the 2004 Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO), sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at National Institutes of Health (NIH). The INRO program allows students to learn about the latest biomedical topics-HIV, SARS, West Nile virus, and biodefense-while exploring a career path in the sciences. The INRO 2004 program is scheduled for February 1-5, 2004, on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The INRO 2004 program is an opportunity designed for underrepresented minority students with a focus in science. INRO students will explore training opportunities-such as summer internships or post baccalaureate, predoctoral, or postdoctoral programs-in the world-renowned NIAID laboratories. All travel expenses will be provided for students accepted into the INRO 2004 program. Students interested in applying for the 2004 program should go to the NIAID Web site at http://www.niaid.nih.gov and click "INRO 2004 Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities February 1-5, 2004" on the banner on the left side of the screen. Applications to the INRO 2004 program will be accepted from August 15 through October 15, 2003. Students with a special interest in science, along with outstanding academic performance, are qualified for this program. Be sure to submit your on-line application by October 15, 2003. For more information, go to the NIAID Web site at http://www.niaid.nih.gov.
Lake Itasca ? University of Minnesota
The Lake Itasca field station offers a wide selection of summer courses and research opportunities at the head of the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota. Get more details and fee information at http://www.cbs.umn.edu/itasca/ or email brome001@tc.umn.edu.
La Suerte Biological Field Station, Costa Rica
La Suerte Biological Field Station in Costa Rica presents a number of summer field school sessions, which include lectures, field techniques, field trips, and individual research projects. Subjects include primate behavior and ecology, tropical entomology, ethnobotany, rain forest biology, etc. The cost of 00.00 for each session includes the registration fee, the station/program fee, room and board, field trips, and transportation to and from the airport in Costa Rica. La Suerte Biological Field Station is a 750 acre ranch located in northeastern Costa Rica, containing rivers, streams, swamps, pastures, and primary/secondary tropical rain forests. For an information packet, contact La Suerte Biological Field Station at lasuerte@safari.net , or http://www.studyabroad.com/lasuerte , or P.O. Box 55-7519, Miami, Florida 33255-7519, phone 305-666-9932, fax 305-666-7581. Students must apply 45 days before the session is to begin. (Spring Break and Winter programs are also available.)
MARC U*STAR Program
(National Institutes of Health/Minority Access to Research Careers, Undergraduate Student Training for Academic Research, has applications and information available around the beginning of Fall Quarter each year in the CARE office in Life Sciences 2121. The MARC U*STAR Program is designed for students who plan to pursue a biomedical research career. Candidates should be U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or Pacific Islanders, and should have attained junior standing. Scholars will receive free tuition, fees, and monthly stipends for biomedical research training. Students must be UCLA undergraduates majoring in a basic biological science major such as biology, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry or psychobiology, and must have a strong desire to pursue a career in basic research in a biomedical field and a sincere willingness to participate in all MARC U*STAR Program enrichment. For more information see the CARE Office in LS 2121, or call 310-206-2182.
Migrant Bird Ecology
The University of Missouri, in conjunction with the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project offers stipended research positions for the summer. Preference is given to third and fourth year students, but all are encouraged to apply. Projects will involve mist netting and banding migrant birds, as well as independent research projects on some aspect of forest ecology. For more information: http://www.biology.missouri.edu/MOFEP/
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
sponsors a Summer Internship Program. The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is to serve as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology. MBARI offers ten teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advance research and development projects. Students are expected to work closely with a mentor and with each other as part of these full-time, paid positions. MBARI emphasizes the peer relationships between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation. Potential internships: deep-sea ecology, ocean-floor mapping, ocean observation systems, microbiology, physical oceanography, in situ chemical analyses, seismology, geology, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, library science, web design, science writing, and video technology. Internship applications are open to all high school teachers, undergraduate and graduate students. The internship has a weekly stipend of 0 for the 12-week program beginning in early June; allowances can be made for UCLA students who need a later start date. Summer interns will be offered assistance in locating housing. The deadline date is usually in February. Complete applications should include a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter. The cover letter should include your specific research interests, your reasons for applying to MBARI, and a list of relevant courses and grades earned. For complete guideline and application information please contact the foundation directly: George I . Matsumoto/2000 Internship Program/MBARI/7700 Sandholdt Road/Moss Landing, CA 95309-0628, fax: (831) 775-1620, e-mail: mage@mbari.org , http://www.mbari.org/education
Mountain Lake Biological Station
is a faculity of the Department of Biology of the University of Virginia, located in the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia. The Station sponsors summer courses plus a ten-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates program supported by the National Science Foundation. For information, see http://www.virginia.edu/~mtlake, or e-mail mtlake@virginia.edu.
Mountain Research Station ? University of Colorado
The Colorado Mountain Research Field Station offers a wide range of summer field courses. The station is located at 9500 ft in the Rocky Mountains, just west of Boulder, Colorado. Room and board are provided with the course fees. More information is at http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/ or email mrs@stripe.colorado.edu with questions.
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
MDIBL, located in Salisbury Cove, Maine, offers programs in marine science, physiology, and toxicology. The 6-8 week program gives students the opportunity to perform research in a laboratory with senior research scientists. Fellowships are available to students with a minimum of one year of biology and chemistry. To get more information visit the website: http://www.mdibl.org To request applications email jlitteral@mdibl.org, phone 207.288.9880, or e-mail mmckernan@mdibl.org.
National Institute of Health
sponsors a number of programs for 800-1000 students annually nationwide, including Summer Internship Programs in Biomedical Research and the Undergraduate Scholarship Program; details are at http://www.training.nih.gov/student/.
National Science Foundation
Research Experiences for Undergraduates site is at http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm, and contains links to a large number of undergraduate research programs funded by the NSF.
New England Aquarium in Boston Summer Internships
The New England Aquarium in Boston is offering summer internships in all types of marine/animal behavior/environmental conservation areas. Visit their web site at http://www.neaq.org for full positions and application instructions. Boston is a great place to spend a summer! (You can talk to Robin McArdle, Undergraduate Advisor in OBEE, about this, who is from Boston and volunteered at the New England Aquarium in college!)
NIH Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award Fellowships
provide opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland and selected off-campus locations. While in this program participants work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. In addition, during their tenure in the program, postbaccalaureate fellows are also expected to initiate the application process for graduate or medical school. The duration of the program is normally one year, but the fellowship can be extended for an additional year provided the performance of the trainee is satisfactory and continued support by the laboratory is available. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university. The initial stipend for recent college graduates is ,600 per year. Details are at http://www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/previewpostbac.asp
NSF Research for Undergraduates Summer Program
The University of Oklahoma's School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science is sponsoring NSF Research for Undergraduates Summer Program in geo-environmental engineering and science. Students may work on soil dynamics, subsurface remediation, physical/chemical/biological processes affecting contaminant transport and fate, adaptive soil compaction, wetland ecology, computational hydrology, environmental chemistry and soil and site characterization. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Knox at rknox@ou.edu.
Ometepe Biological Field Station, Nicaragua
Ometepe Biological Field Station in Nicaragua presents a number of summer field school sessions, which include lectures, field techniques, field trips, and individual research projects. The cost of 00.00 for each session includes the registration fee, the station/program fee, room and board, field trips, and transportation to and from the airport in Nicaragua. Ometepe Biological Field Station is located on Ometepe, an island of 276 square kilometers in Lake Nicaragua. Two majestic forested volcanoes dominate the island. For an information packet, contact Ometepe Biological Field Station at lasuerte@safari.net , or http://www.ometepe.org , or P.O. Box 55-7519, Miami, Florida 33255-7519, phone 305-666-9932, fax 305-666-7581. Students must apply 45 days before the session is to begin.
Organization for Tropical Studies
The Organization for Tropical Studies and the Office of Study Abroad at Duke University offer both semester and summer programs for undergraduates in Costa Rica. For more information, see http://www.ots.duke.edu or write the Organization for Tropical Studies/Duke University, Box 90633/Durham, NC 27708-0633, 919-684-5774, fax 919-684-5661, nao@duke.edu.
Organization of Biological Field Stations
The OBFS offers both university-level coursework and research opportunities at field stations around the country. For a full listing of courses and locations, visit http://www.obfs.org
Pacific Whale Foundation
has openings for research interns in whale and dolphin research programs in Hawaii and Australia. There is a fee for these ten to twelve-day internships. For more information, write Pacific Whale Foundation/10-1 N. Kihei Road/Kihei, HI 96753, e-mail: interns@pacificwhale.org, or http://pacificwhale.org.
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory offers both independent research opportunities and summer courses in biology. The Lab is located at 9500 ft elevation in Colorado and offers an array of opportunities to examine adaptation to high altitude living. Financial aid is available for these programs. To get more information or get applications, go to http://www.rmbl.org or email rmbl@gunnison.com or call 970.349.7231.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
This program is designed for juniors who intend to pursue research careers after graduation. Students in this program in Buffalo, NY receive a stipend and living expenses while gaining research experience in biophysics, pharmacology, biochemistry, immunology or molecular biology. Email rpgradapp@sc3103.med.buffalo.edu or call 1.800.roswell, ext. 8134 for more information or to request an application.
Roundhouse Marine Studies Laboratory And Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
Volunteer opportunities are available for anyone interested in marine biology, animal care, or marine science education. The Roundhouse is a small aquarium run by the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc., a non-profit organization made up of a board of volunteer directors. You are asked to volunteer at least two hours once a week or four times a month. Interns are asked to make a larger commitment. Duties include animal care and aquarium maintenance, hospital outreach, and marine science education. If you are interested, call 310-379-8117.
School for Field Studies
The School for Field Studies offers both semester and summer programs in environmental problem-solving. The courses are designed to give students the opportunity to solve resource management-based problems in the local communities where the school's field offices are based. The program consists of both coursework and independent research addressing ecological, environmental, social or economic issues. Information and applications are available at http://www.fieldstudies.org, or call 800-989-4435.
Shannon Point Marine Center
The SPMC offers stipends and a travel allowance to support undergraduate research. The Marine Center, located just north of Seattle, Washington, on Puget Sound, offers opportunities for a wide range of marine, coastal and estuarine research projects. Preference is given to juniors and seniors. Applicants need a letter of recommendation, a copy of academic transcripts and a completed application. Information and applications are available at http://www.wwu.edu/~spmc.
Southwestern Research Station (Am. Museum of Natural History)
will have approximately forty volunteer positions open in spring, summer, and fall at the Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona. Volunteers are needed between early March and early November and are appointed for part of this period, with a minimum appointment of six weeks. The station is located in the scenic Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, which rise from broad valleys to heights on nearly 9,800 feet. Within a short drive, one can encounter five life-zones and their unique biota. The volunteer program is run annually and offers students in biological science outstanding opportunities to observe and become involved with scientists doing field research. Food and lodging are provided to volunteers in exchange for twenty-four hours per week of routine chores, with the remaining time available for research activities. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students; the latter may pursue their own research projects. Applicants to spring positions (March-May) should submit applications by February 15, summer volunteers (June-August) by April 1, and fall volunteers (September-November) may apply any time. For applications, contact Wade C. Sherbrooke, Ph.D., Director, Southwestern Research Station, American Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 16553, Portal, AZ 85632. Phone/fax: 520-558-2396; e-mail swrs@amnh.org, http://research.amnh.org/swrs.
Summer Research Fellowship (SURF) Program -- University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry
is offering a nine week program (June 4-Aug. 3), designed to enhance the competitiveness of underrepresented minority undergraduate students who have an interest in improving the health status of diverse patient populations via medical and/or biomedical research. Applicants must have completed two years of college to be eligible. A stipend and University housing is provided to all participants. Applications are due in February. Contact Nathaniel Holmes at Nathaniel_Holmes@urmc.rochester.edu . or call 716-275-2175.
Teton Science School
The Teton Science School offers training in Environmental Education for students who have already completed a bachelor?s degree. The program offers graduate level credit through the University of Utah. It is a one-year program designed to train students in experiential learning, developing environmental education programs and introducing students to natural resources and ecological concepts. The Teton School is located just outside Grand Teton National Park. To get more information: http://www.tetonscience.org email: info@tetonscience.org phone: 307-773-4765.
Texas A&M University, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Summer undergraduate research program in biochemistry is offered to undergraduate science majors. A 00 stipend, room and board, and paid tuition credit is provided for the 10 week program. For more information, call 800-482-6246 or visit the web site at http://biochemistry.tamu.edu/ or email g-kunkel@tamu.edu
Tropical Science Center, Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
Tropical Dendrology in Costa Rica (field identification of tropical trees and shrubs) is an intensive two-week course offered in Spanish and in English. The cost is 00.00. For further information, contact Dr. Humberto Jimenez Saa/Apdo. 8-3870-1000/San Jose, Costa Rica, phone +506-253-3267, fax +506-253-4963, or hjimenez@sol.racsa.co.cr , http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/9148. Course supported by La Suerte and Ometepe Biological Field Stations.
UC Davis Research Expeditions
University of CA, Davis is offering research expeditions in animal studies, arts and culture, geology, archaeology and environmental studies in Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, South America, Canada and the US. No experience is necessary and costs are tax-deductible. For more information contact UC Research Expeditions Program at UC, Davis. 530-752-0692 or http://urep.ucdavis.edu.
UC Education Abroad Program
The OBEE Program encourages its students to participate in the University of California's Education Abroad Program. Students are able to take Biology courses at many international universities and receive UC credit. Studying abroad enables students to gain a greater understanding of issues relevant across cultures and societies. Adding an international dimension to students' education also enhances their career opportunities. Explore the options for study through EAP on UCLA's web site or view faculty recommendations of specific opportunities for Biology students on the university-wide EAP site. Also, check out the Education Abroad program's guide to opportunities in Enviromental Studies and Enviromental Sciences
UC Intercampus Supercourse
The UC Environmental Biology Supercourse consists of a full-load (16 units) of courses for the entire spring quarter. Students are in residence at the White Mountain Research Station for 10 weeks, taking courses in Conservation, Ecology, Physiological Ecology and performing Independent Research. Email: ebsuper@wmrs.edu or go to http://www.wmrs.edu
UCLA Center for Academic Research Excellence
Through its Quarterly Research Program provides CARE students the opportunity to receive financial support while participating in a research project with a faculty mentor. The program allows students to work in a laboratory for a minimum of 10 hours per week and provides a maximum stipend or 00 for 10 weeks of research. Applicants should be CARE students and CAMP or MSD (California Alliance for Minority participation or Minority Scientists Development Program) eligible. Applications are available during 6th week of the preceding application quarter (e.g. 6th week of Fall for Winter applicants) except during Fall Quarter in which they are available the first week of Fall. Call the CARE office at (310) 206-2182 for more information and application deadlines.
UCLA - Faculty research assistantship (Dr. Blumstein, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS
We're always interested in chatting with prospective volunteers; at this time there are no paid positions available in the lab. However, please read this before contacting us about unpaid volunteer positions. There are several sorts of projects you could potentially become involved in.
UCLA Minority Scientist Development Undergraduate Research Program
The MSD Undergraduate Research Program offers undergraduate life science majors at UCLA a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while earning money through part-time employment. Students are matched with UCLA faculty members who will serve as research mentors. Participants are employed as part-time laboratory assistants, earning approximately /hour for periods of 10 weeks during the academic year. At the end of the 10-week period, each participant is required to submit a written report on his/her research and/or research experiences. The Minority Scientist Development Program is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences under their initiative for minority student development. Consequently, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Latino/a, Chicano/a, African American/Black, Puerto Rican, and Pacific Islander students are particularly encouraged to apply. For information and an application, please come to the CARE Office, 2121 Life Sciences, phone (310) 206-2182, fax: (310) 206-3987.
UCLA Stroke Study
Need research and volunteer experience? Get involved in the UCLA Stroke Study! You will have the opportunity to be part of a recognized research program while acquiring ER clinical experience, community outreach credit, SRP credit and volunteer credit. For more information, contact stroke@ucla.edu or visit the web page at www.bol.ucla.edu/~stroke.
UNCF-Merck Science Scholarships
The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Company Foundation offer scholarships and internships to encourage African American undergraduate students to pursue biomedical science careers. Scholarship awards are up to ,000. In addition to the scholarship, awardees receive two paid summer internships with research scientists at Merck. Each 10-12 week internship carries a stipend of up to 00. Applicants must be African American and a degree candidate for the academic year 2000-2001. For more information, contact uncfmerck@uncf.org or http://www.uncf.org/merck
Undergraduate Summer Training in Environmental Toxicology
UC Davis offers a NIH undergraduate summer training program in environmental toxicology for highly qualified undergraduate students who are exploring graduate school and careers in environmental health sciences and are from underrepresented groups. Study the harmful effects of chemicals on human health and the environment in this unique science that combines the principles of biology and chemistry. successful applicants are awarded stipend, living allowance, tuition and fees. The application deadline is mid-March For information and application materials, see http://www.envtox.ucdavis.edu, or contact the UC Davis Department of Environmental Toxicology, 530-752-5176, or e-mail rhrice@envtox.ucdavis.edu.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
offers an opportunity to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a life sciences or education curriculum to conduct research under the guidance of research faculty, through Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships. Research areas include cell biology, structural biology, neurobiology, molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, biophysics, plant biology, environmental sciences, ecology, entomology, animal sciences, and veterinary medicine. To qualify for an award, sophomores and juniors must currently be enrolled in a life sciences or education curriculum, have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 and have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in math and science courses. For freshmen, these GPA requirements apply to the end of their first term, and they are also required to have the same GPA's for their last two years of high school. Previous research experience is not required. For information or applications, contact Claudia Washburn at 217-333-78903, or claudiaw@uiuc.edu, http://www.life.uiuc.edu/hughes, or write Claudia Washburn/Howard Hughes Program for Undergraduate Education in the Life Sciences/429 Natural History Building, MC-106/1301 West Green St./Urbana, IL 61801.
University of Kansas-Study Abroad
The U of K Office of Study Abroad offers semester and year long programs in Costa Rica, France, Italy, Germany, Scotland and Spain. The programs in Costa Rica, in particular, focus on tropical biology and offer unique opportunities to examine tropical ecology, environmental studies, anthropology and other topics. Applications and other information can be obtained by email: OSA@ukans.edu or phone: 785.864.3742.
University of Michigan Biological Station
located in northwest Michigan on the shores of Douglas Lake, offers courses during spring and summer sessions in ecology, field biology, and natural history. For further information, write University of Michigan Biological Station/1111 Kraus Natural Science Building/830 N. University/Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1048, phone 734-763-4461, e-mail umbs@umich.edu, http://www.umich.edu/~umbs
University of Notre Dame Summer Field Program
The University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center and the Department of Biological Sciences are sponsoring a summer course, Practicum in Field Environmental Biology. This six-credit course is open to five juniors from colleges or universities other than Notre Dame. The program provides a tuition subsidy, housing, round trip transportation between Notre Dame and the Research Center, and a 00 stipend. The Research Center encompasses more than 7500 acres with abundant wildlife (including wolves, black bear, deer, and fishes) and includes thirty lakes, several streams, wetlands, and northern forests that are unspoiled. Check www.undernc.nd.edu for deadlines and more information.
University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
The University of Oregon?s Institute of Marine Biology has offered marine biology courses for over 70 years. Each summer 60+ students take advantage of the residential setting of the modern laboratories, and the easy access to an exceptionally rich marine ecosystem which includes rocky shores, sandy beaches and dunes, and the marshes, mud flats, and eelgrass beds of the Coos estuary. An eight-week program with courses in invertebrate zoology, adaptations of marine animals, marine birds and mammals, experimental marine biology, biological illustration, marine protected areas, and bioluminescence in the marine environment. In addition two, two-week courses are offered in marine conservation biology and marine biology. Full details of the summer program can be found at http://www.uoregon.edu/~oimb.
University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
The University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology has offered marine biology courses for over 70 years. Each summer 60+ students take advantage of the residential setting of the modern laboratories, and the easy access to an exceptionally rich marine ecosystem, which includes rocky shores, sandy beaches and dunes, and the marshes, mud flats, and eelgrass beds of the Coos estuary. An eight-week program with courses in invertebrate zoology, adaptations of marine animals, marine birds and mammals, experimental marine biology, biological illustration, marine protected areas, and bioluminescence in the marine environment. In addition two, two-week courses are offered in marine conservation biology and marine biology. Full details of the summer program can be found at http://www.uoregon.edu/~oimb.
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Are you interested in getting volunteer/internship experience in the field working with plants, animals and/or conservation issues? Then the US Fish and Wildlife Service is waiting for you to contact them! There are opportunities to work on projects dealing with Habitat Conservation Planning, Environmental contaminants, Listing and Recovery, Endangered Species Conservation and more! Volunteer activities and projects include wildlife surveys, biological and ecological research, habitat restoration, laboratory assistance, wildlife population censussing and administrative support. They also refer their volunteers to other natural resource agencies such as the CA Dept of Fish and Game, San Diego National Wildlfe Refuge Complex, the Nature Conservancy and Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, just to name a few. These are great opportunities for Plant Bio, Marine Bio and EBE Majors (as well as Bio)! For more information, please call Shawnetta Grandberry at 760-431-9440 or e mail her at shawn_grandberry@fws.gov. The Fish and Wildlife Service also has a Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) that gives students paid internship experience. For more information about SCEP, contact Mandy Olund, 503-231-2260.
UT-Houston Health Science Center
The Health Science Center at the University of Texas-Houston offers about 80 undergraduates the opportunity to take part in intensive, hands-on laboratory research. Faculty mentors come from various departments in the Health Science Center including: Internal Medicine, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Opthamology, Pathology, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Allied Health Fields. Students are provided a 00 stipend for the 10 week intern period. For application information, go to http://www.uth.tmc.edu/ut_general/research_acad_aff/eae/general/sumresprog.htm
White Mountain Research Station
The WMRS Internship Programs utilize readings, discussions and skills workshops to prepare students to work in teams that help with monitoring biological populations and collecting information for both academic research and for resource agencies. These internship programs are designed to incorporate modern research methods with basic biological monitoring. Entry-level and advanced student internships are available. www.wmrs.edu/interns or email: interns@wmrs.edu or phone: 760.873.4344.
White Mountain Research Station
offers summer internships with Interagency Resource Teams (IRT), which consist of first year interns with limited field and research experience who volunteer for the US Forest service, Bureau of Land Management, CA Department of Fish and Game, US Geological Survey, and university research scientists. Interns rotate through different projects during the season. There is a cost for room, board and program fees. Advanced Internships are available for which students receive a room and board scholarship. Projects include restoration of native grass seed zones, a Bristlecone Pine Forest Naturalist Internship and amphibian monitoring in the Sierra Nevada. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) are also available, which link undergraduates with accomplished academic scientists to conduct environmental biology research throughout the Eastern Sierra Region. Students receive a room and board scholarship and ,500 stipend. For more information, see the WMRS web site at http://www.wmrs.edu/interns, e-mail Susan May Szewczak at interns@wmrs.edu, or call 760-873-4344.
Wildlands Studies
offers summer, fall, winter and spring field research opportunities through the San Francisco State University College of Extended Learning. This year, students can choose among 30 research projects. Each project occurs entirely in the field and involves extensive onsite wildlife, wildland management, ecological or cultural research under the direction of experienced resource faculty. Participating students earn 3-14 upper division credit units. Sites include Belize, Thailand, Canada, Fiji, and New Zealand. For more information write Wildlands Studies/3 Mosswood Circle/Cazadero, CA 95421, phone 707-632-5665, e-mail wildlnds@sonic.net, http://www.wildlandsstudies.com/ws.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Summer student fellowships are awarded to undergraduate students who have completed their junior or senior year at colleges or universities studying any of the fields of science, mathematics or engineering with at least a tentative interest in oceanography and/or marine policy. A stipend of 50-80 is available for the 10-12 week period. Contact WHOI at 508-289-2709 or email at education@whoi.edu http://www.whoi.edu/education
Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies
is proud to offer the USC catalina Semester, a 15-week intensive, challenging and exciting marine/environmental science program for undergraduate juniors and seniors. Fall program on the Microbial Earth and spring program on Marine Population Dynamics. Both semesters offer 4 upper division level classes for a total of 16 credits. Scuba diving class and diver certification also available during the semester. Contact: duguay@usc.edu or wies@wrigley.usc.edu. Check out the website at: http://wrigley.usc.edu/spotlight/semester_courses.html
The USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Santa Catalina Island, provides a unique setting for hands-on courses and independent research. Students take advantage of glorious weather, immediate access to pristine intertidal and subtidal habitats, small class sizes, and close relationships with each other and their professors.