Jobs, Internships, and More

Below are a number of opportunities that you may be interested in. Other opportunities can always be found on the Academic and Career Advising Center’s Handshake page.

Please note that not all of the following programs are associated with Cal Poly Humboldt or the Department of Biological Sciences. Endorsement of the program by Cal Poly Humboldt or the Department of Biological Sciences should not be inferred.

Week of December 16-20, 2024

Ethnobotany Technician and Ecology Technician positions for spring and summer 2025: Part time (1 day per week or less) for continuing students, or full time (40 hrs per week) for recent graduates. Full time during the summer.
$18 per hour for students, $19 per hour for recent graduates. Seeking to hire one Ethnobotany technician and one Ecology technician through this job announcement. The employees will be hired and paid by Cal Poly Humboldt but will directly work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arcata Field Office as hosted workers, supporting the needs of the Botany, Range, Invasive Weeds, and Archeology Departments. Persons with effective communication and interpersonal skills that are confident working in the field independently and as a team in remote conditions are highly desired. The selected individuals will maintain regular communication between BLM, partners (including Tribes), and Cal Poly Humboldt key personnel.
For more information: Download a flyer or email Kerry Byrne at Kerry.Byrne@humboldt.edu

Two Landscape Stewardship 6-mo Apprenticeship Positions at Andrew Johnson Nat'l Cemetery, Greeneville, TN: Please help the National Park Service spread the word about two Landscape Stewardship apprentice positions at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Tennessee. The positions will work on rehabilitating the historic landscape of the National Cemetery, involving tree and turf rehabilitation, among other preservation activities. These are six-month positions that will receive training, mentoring and lots of professional work experience. They can lead to eligibility for a permanent position with the NPS or other federal resource management agency. These apprenticeship positions are part of the Landscape Stewardship Corps, a servicewide training program to promote skills in the care of cultural landscapes. Check out this video about the Landscape Stewardship Corps.
Apply here!

Green Diamond Resource Company | Natural Resources Scholarship | Applications Are Open: The purpose of this scholarship is intended to recognize and support individuals who plan to enter fields of study that will lead to the continued enrichment of the Natural Resources and related industries. This scholarship is for vocational, undergraduate, or graduate programs, and can be awarded to high school seniors or return students attending a higher education program. This scholarship supports students pursuing vocational, technical, college, or graduate programs in fields that enrich natural resources and related industries in the communities where we do business. Fields of study that are part of the Natural Resources industry can include: Accounting, Forestry, Environmental Science, GIS, Heavy Equipment Operation, Trucking, Welding, Wildlife Biology, and more. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are available. Special consideration is given to employees, spouses, or children of Green Diamond employees. We want to encourage eligible students to apply by visiting the scholarship section of our website www.greendiamond.com/communities/scholarships.
Applications are open through March 31, 2025 and awards will be made by May 1, 2025.

Botany Job Opportunities at the Watershed Research and Training Center; Botany Crew Lead and Botany Technician: The Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC) sustains healthy lands and healthy communities. What started in the early 1990’s as a local project to re-train displaced loggers and mill workers in Trinity County, CA is now a vibrant nonprofit organization working locally, statewide and nationally on a host of landscape conservation and community development issues. In addition to putting dozens of our community members back to work in the woods each year, we lead several forest and watershed conservation programs, coordinate state biomass and fire management partnerships, and have played an influential role in state and federal policy-making and program direction.
Botany Crew Lead: Botany Crew leads will be responsible for helping to facilitate crew member growth, manage conflict on their crew, and support the crew in completing quality project work in the field. The lead is also responsible for tracking data and completed tasks, making decisions in the field, and the overall safety of the crew. Field work includes: data collection and management, tool inventory, boundary marking, and delegation of tasks. Job duties include but are not limited to; Noxious weed surveying and removal (post-fire footprints, riparian areas, roadside), post fire restoration (seeding and mulching), rare plant surveys for NEPA projects, seed collection, and riparian restoration planting.
Pay is $19-22/hr.; seasonal work
Locations include: Hayfork, CA, Weaverville, CA, and Mt. Shasta, CA
Botany Technician: Job duties include but are not limited to; Noxious weed surveying and removal (post-fire footprints, riparian areas, roadside), post fire restoration (seeding and mulching), rare plant surveys for NEPA projects, seed collection, and riparian restoration planting.
Pay is $19-22/hr; seasonal work
Locations include: Hayfork, CA, Weaverville, CA, and Mt. Shasta, CA

Week of December 9-13, 2024

2025 Yosemite Seasonal Aquatic Crew positions: Join us in the beautiful Sierra Nevada for a 2025 seasonal position working with Northwestern pond turtles, California red-legged frogs, Foothill yellow-legged frogs, Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs, and Yosemite toads, as well as restoring aquatic habitats through bullfrogs and fish eradication. Applicants with previous experience hiking and backpacking, removal of invasive bullfrogs or fish, and/or with radio-telemetry are especially encouraged to apply. Positions will begin as early as April, but we may have some flexible start dates into June. We are accepting applications now! The announcement will close at 250 applicants or on December 16th, whichever comes first!
Link for the GS 4/5 positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820754600
Link for the GS 6/7 positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820754500

Summer 2025 Scientists in Parks (SIP) Internships - Yosemite National Park - Aquatic Wildlife Program: The intern will work on the Aquatic Wildlife Program Crew, working primarily with Northwestern pond turtles, Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs, California red-legged frogs, and Yosemite toads. The Western Pond Turtle is California’s only native extant freshwater turtle and is declining due to various causes such as invasive species, habitat destruction, and climate change. The species is currently listed as a Species of Special Concern but is being considered for listing under the US Endangered Species Act. The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog, California red-legged frog, and Yosemite toad are listed species. The park is taking active recovery steps for each species and the intern will be involved in reintroductions, surveys and monitoring, and habitat restoration. The intern will learn a variety of methods used to study herpetofauna by conservation biologists; these techniques include turtle trapping, occupancy surveys, catch-mark-recapture, morphometric measurement of individuals, eDNA surveys, radio telemetry tracking, invasive species removal, exposure to conservation scent detection using dogs, and more. This position will work in both front country and remote wilderness locations of Yosemite National Park in groups of 2, one intern and one NPS employee mentor. They will periodically reside in backcountry or front country campsites for field work during work nights, but mostly be housed in rustic cabins or apartments in the park. The crew will work a Monday through Friday schedule, with Saturday and Sunday Off. The intern will periodically work nights.
Deadline: Sunday, 19 January at 11:59 p.m. EST
Link to apply for SIP Internships

2025 USGS Bio Tech Job Announcements (Deadline Extended to Dec. 12): 2025 USGS Bio Tech Job Announcements: Redwood Field Station (USGS) is currently recruiting for summer 2025 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology. Location: Arcata, California
Positions are full-time, starting in mid-May, ending late August, with the potential for a longer season. We are hiring up to three positions. Project Duties include:
Collect field data for long term forest research projects in Redwood National and State Parks. Measure forest structure and tree growth in old-growth and second-growth forests. Other data collected includes fuels and understory vegetation surveys. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research and vegetation identification. Operates a government motor vehicle.
Opportunities to assist with data collection for other projects are available on an as-needed basis.
Link to a flyer with more information and application details: Biological Science Field Technician or email Phil van Mantgem at pvanmantgem@usgs.gov

Northwest Scientific Association Meeting and Student Travel Award: The Northwest Scientific Association (NWSA) seeks applications from undergraduate (BA/BS) and graduate students (Masters or PhD) to support presenting their research in the fundamental or applied natural sciences or related fields at our 2025 annual meeting in Eugene, Oregon (March 17-20, 2025). See link or attachment for more specific instructions. This is a great venue for students to attend and present research at a small to moderate sized regional conference.

Application for Flathead Lake Bio Station (FLBS) Summer Session 2025 is open: Since 1899, Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana has offered immersive summer field ecology courses with aquatic and terrestrial focuses that emphasize direct field research and interactions with natural resource professionals. Last year, we celebrated our 125th Anniversary! These rigorous, hands-on courses meet Federal, Montana Board of Regents, and University of Montana regulatory and policy requirements for contact hours and reliably transfer to other colleges and universities. The online application portal for FLBS Summer Session 2025 is now open! Bio Station summer courses are field based and experiential. Students spend the summer gaining hands-on ecological experience in the beautiful outdoors of Northwest Montana. This is a fantastic opportunity for college students (undergraduates and graduates) to learn something new or grow their knowledge. This experience helps student be more competitive for internships and the post college workforce.
How to Apply

Visit our website at: flbs.umt.edu/education and make an account
Complete all sections of the online application including a Medical History Form and Transcripts
Submit your application before February 2 for a $100 discount

County of Humboldt Agricultural Inspector Opening: More info and apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca

Applications Open: Undergrad Natural History Digitization Workshop June 2025: Our NSF-funded grant and the University of Michigan are hosting a five-day workshop: Expanding Expertise and Providing Access through Natural History Digitization (ExPAND). This workshop is fully funded and will focus on various aspects of collection management and natural history careers.
Who: Undergraduate students enrolled or recently graduated from a 2- or 4-year accredited institution
Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
When: June 16, 2024 to June 20, 2025 (with travel days on either side)
More details can be found on our WikiProject, including a 1-page summary document with general program information. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_Echinodermata

REU Program at UVA's Blandy Experimental Farm: The REU program at Blandy emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a stipend, additional funds for living expenses, and free housing at the Blandy Experimental Farm field station. Each student is matched with a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops and research community activities throughout the program. This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. We hope the attached information will help spread the word!
For more information: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/reu-program-ecology-and-evolution

MIT Summer Research Internship Program: We are writing to invite undergraduates in your department to apply for a paid summer research internship in MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences through the MIT Summer Research Program (https://oge.mit.edu/msrp/). We’d appreciate it if you could share the attached flyer with your students. You can also download a higher-resolution version for printing here: http://bit.ly/3BdQBk6.

The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is offering a 10-week Summer Research Program in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine for Undergraduate and Medical students: Summer research students will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project in the labs of Stanford faculty. No prior research experience is required. In addition to research in a faculty mentor’s lab, students will have the opportunity to meet scientists and health professionals in other industries, learn about different career paths, and present their work to the Stanford cardiovascular and pulmonary science community.
For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please visit our program's website. Stanford CVI’s Summer Research Program will run for 10 weeks between June and August 2025, with the exact dates yet to be determined. On campus housing is a requirement of the CVI Summer Research program unless alternative housing arrangements outside the program have been verified. Students are offered three options to devote their stipend to either six, eight weeks or ten weeks of on-campus housing and board. Option one is six weeks of on-campus housing and board with ~$2,800 of stipend, option two is eight weeks of on-campus housing and board with ~$1,900 of stipend, and option three is ten weeks of on-campus housing and board with ~$500.
Submit your application here! Deadline – January 10th, 2025

Week of December 2-6, 2024

Environmental Science MS at CSU Monterey Bay: The Environmental Science Master's program at California State University, Monterey Bay, is accepting applications for Fall 2025. Applications are due Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time. The Environmental Science Master of Science Program is an innovative interdisciplinary program within the Department of Applied Environmental Science offering training in science and technology in the context of environmental policy. Located at the nexus of world-class research institutes, state and regional preserves, the Fort Ord National Monument, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, CSU Monterey Bay is a prime location for studying the interconnection between watershed, terrestrial and aquatic environments. Offering two tracks, a professional internship or thesis, students have the flexibility to structure their graduate experience around their professional interests. Additionally, if students have met our prerequisites and pursue the professional internship track, they can complete our program in 1.5 years. Following completion of the program, students are equipped to pursue careers in applied scientific research, wildlife and natural resource management, environmental consulting, industry, government and non-profit organizations, environmental education, and further education in doctoral programs. We will be hosting an informational webinar where students can learn more about our program, the application process, etc.
The webinar will take place on December 4 at 2 pm via Zoom. Register for the webinar here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfluxpyzZJc5nl5SKEJBztxHKtwXlE--Umq-8iR1Gm_81sIcQ/viewform; registration will close on December 3. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kierra Rambonga (krambonga@csumb.edu) and/or Dr. Jennifer Duggan (jduggan@csumb.edu).

2025 USGS Bio Tech Job Announcements: Redwood Field Station (USGS) is currently recruiting for summer 2025 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology. Location: Arcata, California
Positions are full-time, starting in mid-May, ending late August, with the potential for a longer season. We are hiring up to three positions. Project Duties include:
Collect field data for long term forest research projects in Redwood National and State Parks. Measure forest structure and tree growth in old-growth and second-growth forests. Other data collected includes fuels and understory vegetation surveys. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research and vegetation identification.
Operates a government motor vehicle.
Opportunities to assist with data collection for other projects are available on an as-needed basis.
Link to a flyer with more information and application details: Biological Science Field Technician

Funded Project for Meadow Restoration, Spring or Summer 2025: My name is Christa Meingast, and I am a new assistant professor in the engineering department. I’m currently working on a funded project focused on meadow restoration in collaboration with the Forest Service. I’m looking for a strong master’s student with a background in biology to join this project, starting in either Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. Do you know of any students who might be a good fit? If possible, could you also share this opportunity with your department?
Here’s the link to the job posting with more details: Handshake Job Post.

Plant Conservation Internship Opportunities with Native Plant Trust: Native Plant Trust is offering two 25-week internships for the 2025 field season. The two conservation internships offer a range of learning opportunities in areas that are integral to NEPCoP and the PCV programs, from coordinating with landowners and volunteers to conducting botanical surveys and processing data. Interns will work with conservation staff to outline internship goals, have the opportunity to take Native Plant Trust’s educational programs and courses at no cost, and participate in seminars and an informal reading and discussion group in the conservation department.
Herbert J. Esther and M. Atkinson Conservation Internship & Lovejoy Conservation Internship

Marylee Everett Conservation Internship

Nebraska’s Summer Research Program Application: This intensive summer research opportunity provides mentoring and research experiences while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life. Students with a strong interest in graduate programs are encouraged to apply, as are those from populations traditionally underrepresented in graduate education.
THE BENEFITS: Stay in suite-style housing, enjoy an on-campus meal plan. Travel fees are included.
Attend workshops on topics such as data visualization, academic writing, and how to create a research poster.
Visit the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo, rent bikes to explore Lincoln, attend a Lincoln Saltdogs baseball game, enjoy a day at the lake, and more.
Average Stipend Range: $5,500-$6,000
Program Duration: June 2nd, 2025 - August 7th, 2025
Application Opens: November 15th, 2024
Apply at: www.unl.edu/summerprogram

Student research openings at the Schatz Center, on campus:
Student Research Assistant with the California Public Utilities Commission: The Schatz Center is supporting the California Public Utilities Commission in hiring a research assistant for Spring 2025. This part-time, paid internship is expected to start around January 21 and continue through the end of spring semester, with potential for summer continuation. Eligible applicants must be (a) either undergraduate or graduate students, (b) in good academic standing, and (c) currently registered at Cal Poly Humboldt. Applications are due by Wednesday, December 4 at 5 pm.
Learn more and apply here.

Two Student Research Assistants in Offshore Wind Energy: Thanks to support from the Philip & Yuriko Anton Climate Endowment, the Schatz Center is hiring two undergraduate students for research assistantships related to offshore wind energy. One position will support activities related to community engagement, while the other will support policy research. Students are welcome to apply for both positions simultaneously. These paid internships are expected to start in early February 2025 and continue to the end of the Spring Semester 2025, with the possibility to continue work into a portion of the summer. Eligible applicants can be either undergraduate or graduate students, and must be in good academic standing and currently registered at Cal Poly Humboldt. Applications are due by Monday, December 9 at 8 am.
Learn more and apply here.

Week of November 18-22, 2024

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National parks temporary GS-4/5 and GS-6/7 Biological Science Technician (Aquatics) positions open Thursday, November 14: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks temporary GS-4/5 and GS-6/7 Biological Science Technician (Aquatics) positions open Thursday, November 14: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI) are seeking several full-time, temporary aquatic technicians for the 2025 summer field season. There are two separate announcements for these positions: one announcement for GS-4/GS-5 positions; and the other for GS-6/GS-7 positions.
Mountain yellow-legged frog technician (4 GS-4, 4 GS-5, 1 GS-6/7): Technicians will restore high elevation lake and stream ecosystems in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to benefit native species, including endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa and Rana sierrae). The GS-04 and GS-05 positions will be stationed in Kings Canyon National Park with projected start dates of early- to mid-June. The GS-6 and/or GS-7 positions will be stationed at Sequoia National Park with projected start dates of late-April to late-May.
Northwestern pond turtle technician (1 GS-4, 1 GS-5): Technicians will survey pond turtles using multiple methods. The GS-4 and GS-5 positions will be stationed in Sequoia National Park with projected start date of early-May to June.
Interested applicants must apply through the USAJOBS website at the following job announcement numbers:
PW-1548-SR-25-12592518-DE for the GS-4 and GS-5 positions: USAJOBS - Biological Science Technician, GS-4/5, SEKI
PW-1548-SR-25-12592528-DE for the GS-6 and GS-7 positions: USAJOBS - Biological Science Technician, GS-6/7, SEKI
Both announcements open on Thursday, November 14, 2024, and will close on the day when application caps have been reached. To receive consideration, complete application packages should be submitted expediently. If a cap is not reached, that announcement will close at 11:59 PM (EST) on November 20, 2024.

Stanford CVI Summer Research Program - Applications open for 2025, apply now! The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is offering a 10-week Summer Research Program in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine for Undergraduate and Medical students. Summer research students will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project in the labs of Stanford faculty. No prior research experience is required. In addition to research in a faculty mentor’s lab, students will have the opportunity to meet scientists and health professionals in other industries, learn about different career paths, and present their work to the Stanford cardiovascular and pulmonary science community. For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please visit our program's website.
Stanford CVI’s Summer Research Program will run for 10 weeks between June and August 2025, with the exact dates yet to be determined. On campus housing is a requirement of the CVI Summer Research program unless alternative housing arrangements outside the program have been verified. Students are offered three options to devote their stipend to either six, eight weeks or ten weeks of on-campus housing and board. Option one is six weeks of on-campus housing and board with ~$2,800 of stipend, option two is eight weeks of on-campus housing and board with ~$1,900 of stipend, and option three is ten weeks of on-campus housing and board with ~$500. Submit your application here! Deadline – January 10th, 2025

University of Delaware REU Program Summer 2025: Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. The program will take place from June 2 to August 8, 2025, at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, marine geology, biogeochemistry, or a related area. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $7,200 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance. The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025.
More information and the application can be found on our website. You may also be interested to read more about the program or see one of our field trips on the R/V Daiber on the Delaware Bay.

Week of November 11-15, 2024

Smithsonian Gardens Horticulture Internship Opportunity: The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SG's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the ornamental horticulture industry. We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, environmental science, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. Further details about the internship and how to apply can be found on our website at Horticulture Internship - Smithsonian Gardens . Application deadline is February 1, 2025.

UCLA Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Information Session, 11/14, 2:30pmPT: The UCLA Environmental and Molecular Toxicology interdepartmental Ph.D. program (http://moltox.ph.ucla.edu/) invites you to a half hour webinar where we will describe our program and discuss the application procedure. The webinar will take place on Thursday, November 14 at 2:30 pm Pacific Standard Time. Please register for the webinar at: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuf-usqTIqG9xoowfSLCGPx78mGZCLF4uX.

EXTENDED APPLICATION PERIOD - 2025 FIRE Seasonal Positions: FIRE APPLICATIONS – NOW OPEN – and close November 12th, 2024 (For 2025 summer employment) GS-3/4/5 Entry-Level Temporary Seasonal(1039) FIRE positions.
Six Rivers Employment Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs
Locations available include: Gasquet, Orleans, Willow Creek, Salyer, Mad River, and Eureka.
Job titles include: Forestry Aids, Forestry Technicians (Fire, Fuels, Lookout)

Application Available: Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET): The COMET Program is a post-baccalaureate internship program at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The COMET Program is hosting several upcoming online info sessions on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 19th (5pm-6pm PST)
Tuesday, December 17th (5pm-6pm PST)
Tuesday, January 28th (5pm-6pm PST)
We will also be in attendance at the SUMMA Pre-Health Conference if your students would like to meet our team, learn more about the program, or ask any questions. Our application officially opened on November 1st and will be available until February 19, 2025.
To sign up for an Information Session please view this link: https://med.stanford.edu/comet/prospective-fellows/info-sessions.html.
For students who would like to apply for the COMET Fellowship please view this link: https://comet.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/80898

MIT Earth, Atmosphere, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) Graduate Application Mentorship Program: The graduate students at MIT’s Earth, Atmosphere and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) department are hosting our sixth year of our Application Mentorship Program. Applicants selected for the EAPS Application Mentorship Program will be matched to a graduate student volunteer who will provide feedback on the applicant's personal statement and answer questions about EAPS, MIT, or graduate school in general. Mentorship will come in the form of:

Reading and giving feedback on the applicant’s personal statement
Answering questions about the logistics of applying to grad school (e.g., “what is a personal statement?”, “how important is it to have taken the classes listed on the EAPS website?”)
Answering questions about the department
Answering questions about the mentor’s own educational trajectory

In order to learn more about the mentorship program, potential applicants can check out our website here! In order to learn about applying to EAPS, you can go to the Admissions page here, where the application mentorship program is also mentioned. If you already know you would like to apply for mentoring, please do so here.

Week of October 28 - November 1, 2024

Gardener Position at Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee:
As a Gardener, you will perform the following duties:
Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size and desired growth characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs or excess branches.
Transplants trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants.
Computes quantities of plants, seeds, and other materials needed for specific areas.
Determines when plants need additional watering and how long they should be watered.
Selects and sprays area with herbicides, fungicides and insecticides for the control of plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.
Cuts grass and trims hedges using either hand or power equipment.
Fertilizes, waters, and seeds turf areas, and removes rocks, leaves, trash and debris from landscaped areas.
Operates various types of motor vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks) to transport supplies and materials to work sites.
May operate farm-type tractors with attached equipment such as rotary or flail mowers, augers, tillers, etc., in the performance of the gardener duties.
More info and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/816454500
Deadline: November 7, 2024

2025 Entry-Level FIRE Positions - Temporary Seasonal Applications - OPEN NOW and Close on November 6, 2024: Jobs available in Eureka and Humboldt County. Apply at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs

University of Illinois School of Molecular & Cellular Biology: The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology offers PhD degrees in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular and Integrative Physiology. During your first year as a PhD student, you will rotate among three different labs to explore your interests. (We have over 72 active labs recruiting students.) In December, you will join a departmental graduate program and choose a research advisor and laboratory. Apply by December 1, 2024, for Fall 2025 admission. GRE is not required. U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be eligible for application fee waivers. We guarantee full financial support to PhD students who are making satisfactory progress toward their degree. Available support includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and partial student fee waiver. Types of support available include fellowships, graduate assistantships, and traineeships, such as the Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) training program. We welcome your questions. Contact us at mcb-grad@illinois.edu or 217-333-1737.

2025 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships: The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status. We would appreciate your help promoting the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) among students at Humboldt State University. I have attached an informational flyer that offers an overview of the program and a brief snapshot of important dates below, including how to apply.
About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

Complete an independent research project;
Attend weekly research seminars;
Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program will run from Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 15, 2025. An online application for the 2025 SURP is now available on the SURP website.
Link to a flyer with more info

Week of October 21-25, 2024

UCSF Postbaccalaureate Research Matchmaking Event 2025: UC San Francisco is excited to announce our annual Postbaccalaureate Research Matchmaking Event taking place on January 30, 2025, for historically excluded scholars interested in biomedical science research. Come virtually and meet 6+ UC San Francisco faculty members working in your areas of interest. Join us and make connections with UC San Francisco faculty members!!
Register by Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST, https://justice.ucsf.edu
Also, join us for our event info session scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, PST. Register here: https://justice.ucsf.edu

Campus Tree Walking Tour: Join us to see and learn about the unique diversity and importance of trees on our campus! See this flier for details. This will be an easy walk, guided by Garden Specialist Terje Johansen.
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 12:30 - 1:20pm
Location: Meet in the GSAC Quad to start the tour!|
Brought to you by the Facilities Management Grounds Department. For questions or special accommodations, email fmservice@humboldt.edu.

Redwood & Yosemite National Park Job Openings: Our neighbors at Redwood National Park (and others like Yosemite National Park) are hiring entry level positions for next summer 2025 jobs.
Park Guide https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814360700; Applications Close 11/1/2024
Park Ranger (Interpretation) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814358700; Applications Close 11/1/2024
Wildland Firefighter https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815022400; Applications Close 11/12/2024

New CLUB coming to CNRS; "Out in STEM Club": Out in STEM is a national organization for LGBTQ+ folks in STEM, with chapters across many college campuses and other groups. Currently seeking students who are interested in serving as an interim president or treasurer as these positions are required to get started as an official campus club. If interested, send an email to bonnie.ludka@humboldt.edu with a short paragraph about what you envision this group could be like and why you would be a good candidate for one of these positions. Possible activities include:
- local social gatherings for queer students in STEM majors
- discussion panel with Out STEM professors and professionals
- attending local queer events like the upcoming 2nd annual North Coast Two Spirit Conference
- Attending the annual oSTEM conference
- Attending the oSTEM Professional Development Summit
- Application workshop for oSTEM scholarships
- Application workshops to submit for oSTEM support and feedback for Grad application aid

California Native Plant Society has two openings in the Vegetation Program; Associate Vegetation Ecologist and Vegetation Data Specialist: The CNPS Vegetation Program is hiring two full-time positions with varying experience levels directly supervised by Vegetation Program Managers. Both positions include at least 12 months of work, beginning in December 2024, and are likely to be extended based upon an expectation of future funding. The positions include a full-time, non-exempt Associate Vegetation Ecologist position and a full-time, exempt Vegetation Data Specialist position. Both roles are responsible for supporting regional vegetation inventory, classification, mapping, and monitoring efforts focused on either southwestern or northern California in addition to other areas, through the coordination of field missions and the promotion of the Manual of California Vegetation and Sensitive Natural Communities Initiative. Areas of focus for field work include a) Santa Barbara to San Diego and b) Mendocino to Lake counties. Areas of focus for office work (data compilation, analysis, and reporting) extend across northern California (including Humboldt to Modoc counties). These are remote, home-based positions that require the final applicants to live and work in California. To qualify for the Vegetation Data Specialist position, candidates must have at least 6 years of professional experience in a directly related field (excluding college coursework) and prior experience supervising staff. The Vegetation Data Specialist will oversee 2 or more direct reports, providing mentorship and managing their performance.
Applications are being accepted until October 27, 2024. Apply online, using this link.
Here is a link to a flyer with more information.

University of the Virgin Islands Master of Marine and Environmental Science application period opens on November 1: What students can expect: Academics, research, opportunity
The MMES Program offers two degrees: a thesis-focused Master of Science (MS) and a non-thesis, experience-focused Professional Science Master (PSM). All MMES students attend core courses on UVI's Orville E. Kean campus on St. Thomas during their first year. The core courses provide broad theoretical and practical background and tools for effectively conducting scientific research, managing natural resources, and communicating the results of research and management decisions to various audiences. MMES students also work with their advisor and committee to develop their thesis research or professional internship proposal during their first year. Students spend their second year conducting their thesis research or professional internship and taking elective courses (selected examples listed under "Graduation Requirements"). Short-term research and internship projects are open to MS and PSM students throughout their academic program. Please see the "Research Areas and Faculty" below for research in which our students and faculty are active. The internship partners tab lists examples of student projects and organizations and agencies currently sponsoring MMES interns. Past internships have included work with The Nature Conservancy, the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service, Coral World, and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
More information and application details at: https://www.uvi.edu/academics/science-math/departments/bio-sciences/marine-envir-science/masters-marine-envir/

Week of October 14-18, 2024

2025 Temporary Seasonal - Entry-Level FIRE Positions - Accepting Applications Soon - October 24 - November 6, 2024: Six Rivers Employment Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ or link to the flyer

Fellowship and Grant Opportunities at the American Museum of Natural History: Applications are now being accepted for the Comparative Biology Ph.D. program, Graduate Student Fellowship program, Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program, Annette Kade Graduate Student Exchange Fellowship Program, and the Master of Arts in Teaching program. The Richard Gilder Graduate School (RGGS) encompasses the American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) post-secondary training programs in science. This broad community includes our PhD program in Comparative Biology and MAT program (Master of Arts in Teaching - Earth Science); and all other doctoral work with collaborating universities including both biological disciplines and in fields other than biology; undergraduate training programs; museum grants programs, and postdoctoral fellows.
Link to the website with more info: https://www.amnh.org/research/richard-gilder-graduate-school
Link to a flyer with details and full list of fellowship opportunities

UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course, Summer 2025 & Lecturer Led: Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, BIOMA has provided to over one thousand university students worldwide with a two-week academic & high quality sea turtle experiential learning and hands-on research experience. Our participants collaborate side by side with experts to learn about sea turtle biology, ecology and management while doing impactful on-site conservation work and living in a local community.
Student teams (about 18 like-minded students per group), will build skills of real world application, boost their resume and knowledge while discovering incredible landscapes at Costa Rica’s Pacific sunshine coast. Join us at BIOMA and APPLY to not only learn about sea turtles and science. It's about connecting people and creating an unbreakable bond between science and humanities.

The Department of Defense (DOD) HBCU/MSI Scholarship for Service (S4S) Program: The Department of Defense (DOD) HBCU/MSI Scholarship for Service (S4S) Program Application Web Portal is now open for graduating college seniors from accredited HBCU/MSI’s. This program offers a unique opportunity for full time employment within the DOD while pursuing a master’s degree at Naval Postgraduate School in STEM fields relevant to the Department and participating warfare centers during the first two years of your federal government career. Salary, tuition and travel paid by the DOD while participating in the 24 month program. The application portal can be accessed at: https://www.hbcumi-s4s.com/

Week of October 7-11, 2024

UCSB Bren School Of Environmental Science and Management Open House, November 1: Join us on Friday, November 1! Get a sneak peek at what it's like to be a Bren student and a part of the Bren community at UC Santa Barbara. Hear from the admissions team about how to submit your best application, from our dedicated career team on how Bren helps you succeed in any job market, and from current students and faculty who can provide the inside scoop. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your questions answered about admissions, academics, student life, financial support, housing, and more. This is an in-person event at Bren Hall on the beautiful UC Santa Barbara campus.
Register here for the in-person event: https://bren.ucsb.edu/open-house

Sea Change Semester at Bigelow Laboratory: Each fall, Bigelow hosts 12 undergraduate students for a semester-long experiential learning program: Sea Change Semester. This semester-in-residence program is a 14-week experience that includes 16 credits of transferable coursework, independent research, and many opportunities to engage with professional scientists at a world-renowned ocean laboratory. Sea Change Semester puts cutting-edge tools in students' hands and empowers them to answer their own questions about the future of the ocean. It is geared toward students that want an in-depth understanding of ocean science and hands-on research experience through immersion in a professional laboratory environment, including field work at sea. Like last year, students can apply for financial support to cover significant portions of the semester tuition. We will work with interested students to ensure the semester does not cost more than the equivalent classes at students’ home institutions. Learn more at: https://www.bigelow.org/ or download a flyer.

California Native Plant Society Student Research Grant Applications Now Open! Now is the time to apply for the 2025 California Native Plant Society (CNPS) research grants! Successfully funded projects will intersect with California native plants and expand on information gaps within the natural and social sciences. We encourage applicants whose research relates to native plants in fields such as conservation, botany, ecology,
Traditional Ecological Knowledge, land management, horticulture, communications, economics, history, or other socio-cultural connections. CNPS will evaluate applications on their ability to advance CNPS's mission of conserving California's native plants and their natural habitats, now and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. CNPS is committed to increasing ways for people of all backgrounds to deepen their relationships with California native plants. People from groups underrepresented in the natural and social sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2024.
 Learn more and apply at: https://www.cnps.org/education/students/grants.

STEM Fellowships & Scholarships | PathwaysToScience: PathwaysToScience.org has over 65 portable scholarships and fellowships posted on the site, all within STEM: https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=&r=&s=&sa=either&p=YesPortable&o=either&c=either&f=&dd=&ft=&submit=y&adv=adv
Undergraduate scholarships and resources for applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx
Graduate fellowships and resources for applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx
Postdoctoral fellowships and postdoc positions: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_Portal.aspx
A quick video tutorial on using our advanced search functions to find funding opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKsAGk8dAw&t=16s

Virtual Open House: Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science UMiami: Friday, October 11 starting at 12pm EST (9 a.m. Pacific Time) (we will also record and send it out to everyone who registers), join us for a virtual open house of the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science. Prospective graduate and undergraduate students (all high school students are welcome too!) are welcome to register. Learn more about our degree programs, the research we do, our facilities, and how to apply.
RSVP using this link: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WvPqfEaBSl2GXfzWBg43yA#/registration

Spanish Immersion plus Medical Shadowing in Latin America Online Open House: Shadow Abroad is offering an online open house to learn about opportunities for pre-med/pre-health students to see what it's like to learn Spanish & shadow doctors in South America. Tuesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time.
Learn more at: https://www.shadowabroad.com/ or download a flyer.

Week of September 30 - October 4, 2024

Humboldt Bay Mycological Society Scholarship Opportunity: The Humboldt Bay Mycological Society (HBMS) is pleased to announce the annual Dr. David Largent Scholarship, with an award of $800. The recipient will be required to give a 45-minute to 1-hour presentation on a mycology-related topic of their choice. This presentation, including a PowerPoint, will be delivered in person at our monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Arcata, CA.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
For application details, download the flyer.

Meadows Restoration Funded Master's Project: Looking for a Master's student to start spring 2025 or summer 2025. Project Focus is investigating soil microbiological changes after Beaver Dam Analog meadow restoration. If interested, contact Dr. Christa Meingast by email at clm237@humboldt.edu.
Download a flyer

Local Company, Green Diamond, has two Natural Resources Internship and Scholarship Opportunities, one in California and one in Washington: The purpose of the Green Diamond Opportunity Internship Program is to expose students interested in forestry or natural resources and help them navigate, grow and thirve in the profession. The program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals.
2025 Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship (CA) flyer
2025 Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship (WA) flyer

Women in WildFire Training Camp hosted by Shasta-Trinity National Forest in 2025: This training will give participants a week of insight into what it would be like to work in a wildland firefighting setting. Participants will be broken into 3 mods with a Firefighter 1 (FFT1) and a Squad Leader to help lead each module. Participants will receive S-190, S-130, L-180, extensive field training, and USA Jobs and resume training. They will participate in physical training (PT) every day and there will be a strong emphasis on leadership and hard work during the week. If selected, participants must pass the Work Capacity Test at the “Arduous” level on day 1 as a condition of attending the training camp and this will be explicitly stated during the application process. Test requires completing 3 miles with a 45 lbs vest, within 45 minutes or less. 24 participants will be selected. Housing and food will be provided during the camp. Ages of 18 - 37 (some exceptions will be considered) interested in starting a career in wildland firefighting with the Forest Service. All applications will be considered. Applicants that have already completed S-190 and S-130 will not be considered unless there are remaining open spots. Selected participants will be paid for their time and provided with equipment, participants must pay for travel to Redding, CA on their own.
Dates of the training camp: Sunday March 30th-April 4th, 2025. Applications for this camp will be open October 1st-November 1st. Please find more information at: Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Employment (usda.gov).
For questions, email: sm.fs.shfwiwf@usda.gov

Week of September 23-27, 2024

Collecting pickleweed seeds Spartina densiflora in the marsh: Update 9/24/24: This position has been filled Opportunity to be paid ($250) to collect pickleweed seeds in the marsh; October-November. Contact Heinz Falenski directly for more information: heinz.falenski@centralaz.edu; Phone: 916-494-2671

Counseling and Psychological Services has workshops and groups this Fall! topics include Speed Friending, Relationship Skills, Food and Body Wisdom, Trans Support, Anxiety Wellness and MORE!
Visit the CAPS website here: https://counseling.humboldt.edu/groups
Or Download a flyer

Apply now: Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (SFFP): **Join us for an applicant webinar – Wednesday, September 25 at 2:00 PM – register here https://lnkd.in/dbhk8-Qu**. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is pleased to announce that the Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (SFFP), accepting applications for FY2025 until 31 October from qualified faculty members and graduate students interested in conducting research at Air Force (AF) Research Labs/Centers. The Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program offers opportunities for faculty members (i.e., Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels) and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities to perform high-quality and meaningful research at AFRL Directorates, Air Force Test Centers (AFTC), the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), or the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) during the summer months (May through September) for an 8-to-12 week period. Faculty members are highly encouraged to apply with a graduate student. Research Fellows use the residencies for full-time research in the science, technology, mathematics, and engineering fields engaging in challenging research at some of our nation’s most advanced laboratories and facilities. Program information can be found at http://afsffp.sysplus.com. Interested applicants can find detailed instructions regarding eligibility, appointment requirements, the application process, etc., on the website and are encouraged to start applying early. All applicants who wish to obtain an AFRL SFFP fellowship must be U.S. citizens or Dual U.S. Citizens at time of application (See Eligibility Information Page for details).

MIT EAPS Graduate Application Mentorship Program: The graduate students at MIT’s Earth, Atmosphere and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) department are hosting our sixth year of our Application Mentorship Program. We hope you will distribute the information below to students, researchers, or employees who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the fields relevant to our department (including atmospheric, geological, climate, ocean, and planetary sciences). Applicants selected for the EAPS Application Mentorship Program will be matched to a graduate student volunteer who will provide feedback on the applicant's personal statement and answer questions about EAPS, MIT, or graduate school in general. Mentorship will come in the form of:

Reading and giving feedback on the applicant’s personal statement
Answering questions about the logistics of applying to grad school (e.g., “what is a personal statement?”, “how important is it to have taken the classes listed on the EAPS website?”)
Answering questions about the department
Answering questions about the mentor’s own educational trajectory

The Application Mentorship Program aims to provide students who are underrepresented and/or unfamiliar with our program and/or fields in applying to graduate school with an additional resource as they navigate the application process. We value the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of all members of our community, and we hope to support this diversity among future generations of students. We especially encourage applicants from underserved and non-traditional academic backgrounds to use this resource. In order to learn more about the mentorship program, potential applicants can check out our website here! In order to learn about applying to EAPS, you can go to the Admissions page here, where the application mentorship program is also mentioned. If you already know you would like to apply for mentoring, please do so here.

DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: We are pleased to announce our 2025 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. For more information, please visit our website at www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].
Tropical Biology and Conservation
Date: December 26- January 4, 2025
Program Fee: $1900
Application deadline: November 15, 2024
Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation
Date: June 10-25, 2025
Program fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 1, 2025
Wildlife Conservation and Sustainability
Date: July 1-16, 2025
Program Fee: $2900
Application deadline: June 1, 2025
Field Excursion
All courses include a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center, sustainable chocolate plantation and dolphin and snorkeling trip of the Golfo Dulce. We will stay overnight on the Boruca Indigenous Reserve where we will learn about the community and their traditional lifeways, and help with needed projects. Every effort is made to implement eco-friendly and socially responsible practices into our day-to-day operations, field courses and overall mission.
DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics
438 Norway Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705 USA
conservation@danta.email
740-274-2733
www.danta.info

Local paid internship opportunity: Barred Owl Field research with IERC: The Integral Ecology Research Center (IERC) is offering a local paid internship focused on Barred Owls. We are looking for applicants who are currently enrolled in or recent graduates of biology, wildlife, or natural resources programs, and who are eager to contribute to this research and gain valuable experience in the process. For more details on the position, including how to apply, please refer to the attached PDF. The application deadline is October 4th, 2024.

Week of September 16-20, 2024

UCLA School of Medicine Recruiter on campus Sept. 23 & 24: Gabriel Loredo, the Outreach and Pathway Manager at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, will be on campus during the Graduate School Fair on Sept. 23 and 24th. You can learn about FREE pathway programs for Pre-Med and Pre-Health students.
The UCLA Pre-Med Enrichment Program Info Session will be Tues. Sept. 23 from 3-4 p.m. in the Cal Poly Humboldt Library
We invite you to this Info Session to learn about the **FREE** UCLA Pre-Medical Enrichment Program (PREP) and other resources available for you as pre-med students. We specifically hold spots for Cal Poly Humboldt Students. Come meet Gabriel Loredo, the Outreach and Pathway Programs Manager from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Pizza will be provided! About PREP: PREP is a 6-week intensive summer program that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the PREP program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted to medical school and succeeding once there. PREP is designed to support students who have experienced social, economic, or educational disadvantages in their journey to medical education. The program prepares students through academic enrichment, personal development, MCAT review sessions, longitudinal application support, focus on health disparities, interview skills and practice, and longitudinal mentorship.
RSVP Here: RSVP Form or on Handshake!
Gabriel will also be tabling at the Grad School Fair on Sept. 24th from 10-2 in the Authors Hall at the Library.

Week of September 3-6, 2024

ASA AERNOET Talk - Elena Lind (9/3): Elena Lind, co-lead for the NASA Aerosol robotic network (AERONET) will be on campus to help install a multiband photometer on the rooftop of the Cal Poly Humboldt library next Tuesday! The AERONET program deploys remote sensing instruments worldwide to conduct measurements of aerosol optical depth for satellite, chemical transport/climate models validation, and air quality. For 30 years, the project has provided long-term, continuous, and readily accessible public-domain database of aerosol optical, microphysical and radiative properties for aerosol research and characterization and validation of satellite data.
Come learn more about the instrument and the AERONET project at 3 pm on Tuesday 9/3 in the Scholars Lab (3rd Floor) of the Library. If you are interested in the instrument, data, and applications or have other questions, contact me at skh28@humboldt.edu.

Pre-Med Recruiter on campus Sept. 24: There will be a recruiter on campus September 24th for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kiana Poole will be holding information sessions in Nelson Hall West Room 215 from 2:30-5:30. You can sign up for a slot with Kiana, using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f3R4oPWwACcZ1m8h-bRpe_Gv1Cfn7cki3DqVdZR2MpQ/edit?usp=sharing
Link to a flyer

Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET): Upcoming online info sessions on these dates:
9/17/24 at 5:00pm PST
10/15/24 at 5:00pm PST
11/19/24 at 5:00pm PST
12/17/24 at 5:00pm PST
1/28/25 at 5:00pm PST
To register for the info sessions, please visit the website here.
Download a flyer, here

Pursuing Graduate School in Biology Presentation and Q&A Session, Tuesday Sept. 10 & Thursday Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in SCIA 564: Faculty will discuss the basics of identifying prospective advisors and schools, preparing an application, preparing for interviews, how graduate studies are funded, and how to eventually choose a program.
They will also answer your questions about the process! Download a flyer here.

Thesis Defense by Wildlife Graduate Student, Cecilia Kennelly, Friday Sept. 13 @ 1 p.m. in WLDF 250: Interactions between New Zealand Mud Snails and Toxic Cyanobacteria in Mad River, Humboldt, CA.
Download a flyer

Association of Pacific Coast Geographers (APCG) Conference on Campus, October 3-5, 2024: Includes opportunities for student awards, travel grants and scholarships. Apply at September 15th. Conference registration at https://apcg.wildapricot.org
For grants and scholarships, go to: http://apcgweb.org/grants-scholarships

Week of February 19-23, 2024

Help Us Restore Freshwater Creek! Student Volunteer Opportunity: I am a Cal Poly Humboldt alum and I am serving a California Conservation Corps/Americorps term with the Watershed Stewards Program in Arcata. I am organizing a volunteer event at Freshwater Farms Reserve with the Northcoast Regional Land Trust on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 from 9am-1pm. During the event, volunteers will work together to improve salmon habitat along Freshwater Creek and maintain a public hiking trail. We will be removing invasive plant species and planting riparian tree species adjacent to Freshwater Creek.
Students can rsvp here

PBLC Student Assistant Positions Available Now! We are pleased to announce that the Department of Place-Based Learning Communities has opened various student assistant positions that will be over the summer. We ask that you spread the word and encourage students to apply! These are each short term positions that each will have a purpose in helping the Department of Place-Based Learning Communities during Welcome Week. Under the supervision of the PBLC staff, new hires will assist in welcoming incoming students to Cal Poly Humboldt during the “Welcome Week” programs that will begin on Monday, August 19th. The PBLCs are for incoming first-time first year students. Each PBLC has its own unique set of hands-on field trips and activities that students participate in the week before classes start. These Welcome Week activities are designed to welcome students to Cal Poly Humboldt, introduce them to their majors / interests, and connect them to faculty, staff, and their peers. There are 3 open positions for this summer, 2024:
PBLC Summer Assistant
PBLC Activities Ambassador
PBLC Immersion Ambassador
Apply on Handshake!

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Internship Posting: Now recruiting for post- internship opportunities for animal care and education. We are one of eleven accredited sanctuaries through the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries rescuing exotic big cats and bears from the exotic pet trade/entertainment industry. TCWR has been rescuing big cats since 1992, providing a forever home and vet care to animals that have been abused and neglected. Our internship program was formed in 1997 and has graduated 450 interns since its creation. Since the beginning of the program, 90% of our interns have been successful in securing a job in the animal related field from veterinarians to animal keepers at other true accredited sanctuaries and zoos. Our own veterinarian started here as an intern, became a staff member, left for vet school and came right back.
Learn more at: https://www.turpentinecreek.org/ or download a flyer.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Scholars Connect Program: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) office is seeking undergraduate students to participate in the NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP). The program is designed to provide environmental health sciences research training for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-focused undergraduate students. As a participant, you will be a part of a research team striving to accomplish NIEHS research missions in areas related to human health and the environment. NSCP is dedicated to providing training in biomedical research so that you can apply your knowledge outside the classroom and gain career-changing experiences. The posting is open to rising junior or seniors at a 4-year college or university, or to those that have completed an advanced number of credit hours in science and math at a nearby community college seeking degrees in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree.
Learn more and apply

Wrangell Mountains Field Studies Course: The Wrangell Mountains Field Studies program recently partnered with
the University of Maine to continue the long tradition of our interdisciplinary program, whose genesis goes back a half century to 1971. This is a holistic and immersive experience that is as academically rigorous as it is personally transformative. By spending four weeks backpacking in the backcountry and three weeks on campus in McCarthy Alaska, students simultaneously study and directly experience landscape-scale change and processes. The program is taught as a collaborative learning community by interdisciplinary faculty, preparing participants with diverse academic interests for careers in understanding complexity in a rapidly changing world. Our location in the Kennicott Valley, in the heart of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, reveals 230 million years of evolution and transformation, making it exemplary for learning about change and stability in far-from-equilibrium conditions. When in the backcountry, students will hike through alpine meadows, encounter boreal forests, and find themselves hiking on and surrounded by glaciers. While onsite at our campus in the tiny town of McCarthy, students learn and participate in sustainable off-grid living techniques and encounter local residents of this unique wilderness community. We are holding four virtual presentations where students can learn more and meet instructors and alumni of the program.
Link to webpage with more info and to sign up for a Google Meet information session or Download a flyer

University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science: We invite you to apply to our doctoral and master's degree programs at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science! Our campus is on the warm waters of Biscayne Bay, just over the causeway from downtown Miami. It is one of the best places in the world to study earth systems, environmental science, climate change, and learn the scientific research skills needed to make a difference. The application deadline to apply for Fall 2024 PhD/MS programs has been extended to March 1, 2024.
Application instructions are available here.
A partial list of funded PhD assistantships can be found here.
You can also submit a PhD application to work with other professors, as we have many faculty who do not advertise their funded assistantships on this list. Please review our PhD/MS frequently asked questions before applying.

Please review our PhD/MS frequently asked questions before applying.

MS Bio Sciences at NSU Florida: Department of Biological Sciences – Masters of Biological Sciences (at Nova Southeastern University): https://hcas.nova.edu/departments/biological-sciences/index.html
Three Concentrations:

Health Studies https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-health-studies.html (must begin in summer, June 25, 2024 and are fully onground)
Research https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences.html (may begin any semester and classes are a mix of onground and online)
Bioinformatics https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-bioinformatics.html (must begin in the fall semester and classes are fully online).

UC San Diego Faculty Development Opportunity in Cardiovascular Sciences, Neurosciences, & Infectious Diseases: UC San Diego is recruiting nationally for three NIH-funded faculty development programs, Future Faculty of Cardiovascular Sciences (FOCUS), Leading the Advancement of Underrepresented Neuroscientists for Change (LAUNCH), and Raising Advancement and Parity for Infectious Disease Researchers (RAPID), in cardiovascular sciences, neurosciences, and infectious diseases, respectively. These programs aim to enhance early career faculty success through grant writing training, research and career mentoring, professional development, and networking.
The deadline to apply to FOCUS is March 1, 2024, and the extended deadline to apply to RAPID and LAUNCH is March 17, 2024.
Website link for FOCUS program
Website link for LAUNCH program
Website link for RAPID program

Integral Ecology Research Center is currently offering an opportunity for a full-time Environmental Project Specialist. The selected candidate would have an opportunity to contribute to a variety of environmental science and conservation projects. The opportunity is a supervisory-level position that is well suited for recent graduates who have successfully conducted and coordinated research projects.
More info on the employment page: https://www.iercecology.org/contact/employment/ or download a flyer

Intermountain Doctoral Education to Advance Students (IDEAS) in Neuroscience is a 2 year, NIH funded post baccalaureate program at the University of Utah. This is a paid training program for recent college graduates from underrepresented backgrounds to prepare
them for PhD programs in Neuroscience.
More info at: https://pharmacy.utah.edu/pharmtox/research-programs/ideas or download a flyer

STEER Research Internship | Apply by March 3 | Starts 6/17, Ends 8/16 | $6.5K Stipend: The Short-Term Educational Experience for Research (STEER) Program is an opportunity for students interested in environmental health sciences to get paired with a University of California faculty researcher to work on a research project and get mentored. STEER prepares students for future academic and career opportunities in environmental health science. Priority will be given to rising college juniors and seniors; however, all are welcome to apply. No prior research experience is needed.
For more information, go to coeh.berkeley.edu/steer or download a flyer.

Week of February 12-16, 2024

Humboldt College Corps Program: The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program is a state-funded service fellowship that provides students with college funding while engaging them in community problem-solving in the fields of education, climate action, and food insecurity. Eligible students will receive $10,000 toward their education in exchange for completing 450 hours of service over the course of the academic year. We are proud to include AB 540 CA Dream Act Students. Make community service a core part of your college experience and prepare for your future career as you grow into a wise, honorable, and cultivated citizen. Fellows must be current, full-time undergraduate students at either Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods, during their service term.
More info at: https://ccbl.humboldt.edu/college-corps

Invite to the 43rd Annual Lupine Bash at Ma-le'l Dunes North on Saturday, February 24th from 9 am to 12 pm: Join Friends of the Dunes and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge as we remove the invasive yellow bush lupine from the dunes. This invasive plant has caused ecosystem-level changes by increasing nitrogen levels in the surrounding soil and over-stabilization of our typically dynamic dunes habitats. Over time, these changes facilitate the displacement of native dune plants and the introduction of species that are not common to dune environments, such as annual grasses and coyote brush. Gloves, tools, and training will be provided, as well as snacks and coffee! Please wear closed-toed shoes, bring drinking water, and your own mug for coffee or tea. RSVPs are not required unless you are bringing a large group. Meet at the Ma-le’l Dunes North parking lot, carpooling is highly encouraged.
For more information call 707-444-1397 or email: info@friendsofthedunes.org or download a flyer

Six Rivers National Forest and Redwood National Park Interagency Fire Program OUTREACH NOTICE: Permanent Fulltime Fire Hire Positions; FY 2024 - Phase 3; GS-0462-06 through GS-9 and WG-10: Six Rivers National Forest and Pacific Southwest Region are looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce. The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions. This outreach is to notify prospect employees about upcoming job announcements for permanent full-time GS-6 through GS-9 and WG-10 positions. The vacancy announcements for these positions are posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at www.USAJobs.gov. The vacancy announcements will be open for applications on February 7, 2024, and close on February 16, at 8:59pm (PST). Download a flyer, here.

Humboldt Bay Symposium - Call for poster submissions: The 2024 Humboldt Bay Symposium will be held April 11-13 at the Sequoia Conference Center in Eureka, CA, with a poster session on Thursday evening. If you are interested in presenting a poster, please submit an abstract by March 1, 2024 to carolyn@coastalecosystemsinsitute.org.
Student poster presenters will receive free entry to the poster session. Posters will remain displayed throughout the duration of the conference. Please see the attached flier for more info. Tickets for the symposium can be purchased for 1 day, or (at a discount) for all 3 days. Student discount tickets are also available with valid student ID. To register for the symposium or for more info, visit the website.

Week of February 5-9, 2024

UCLA-Caltech 2024 Richard Morgan Summer Research Fellowship Program: The fellowship program will provide research training in a top lab at UCLA for one summer and longitudinal mentorship by UCLA faculty and current MSTP students who will comprehensively assist fellows in preparing for their subsequent application and interviews with MD-PhD programs. Based on their research interests, fellows will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor and a current student in the UCLA MSTP who will co-mentor the fellow during an intensive summer research experience. Below is the link to the website with further information: Please reach out to UIM-COE@mednet.ucla.edu or MSTPFellow@mednet.ucla.edu with any questions or concerns!
2024 RICHARD MORGAN SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship for Natural Resources Students! 2024 HAF+WRCF Universal Application: Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation’s 2024 Universal Application is officially open! The Universal Application (UA) houses over 180 unique scholarship opportunities and is available on Scholarship Finder. The Aawok Troy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund is housed within the HAF+WRCF Universal Application and supports Yurok tribal members who are current college students. Students must be studying Natural Resources and must write a 500-1,000 word essay address the following: Choose one area of Natural Resources and explain why you chose that area, what contribution you hope to make to that field, and how you would implement that change based on Yurok values and history. Applications for UA scholarship opportunities must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, March 4, 2024. Application support, including tutorials and an FAQ, may be found on the HAF+WRCF Website. For questions and application support, contact:
Savannah Sonia, Grants & Scholarships Coordinator, savannahs@hafoundation.org (707) 284-0180
Sydney Morrone, Grants & Scholarships Manager, sydneym@hafoundation.org (707) 442-6775

BioGEM Postbaccalaurate Program Accepting Applications: We are pleased to announce that we are now taking applications for our new NSF RaMP postbaccalaureate program BioGEM (Integrating Biodiversity patterns with Genetic Evolutionary Mechanisms). This program is open to recent bachelor's degree recipients desiring paid research experiences in EEB and related fields. Postbaccalaureate scholars will be primarily based at the University of Kansas (KU) with opportunities to be co-mentored by faculty at Haskell Indian Nations University, Emporia State University, Rockhurst University and the Stowers Institute.
Virtual Information Sessions: Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual information session. In the session, staff will provide an overview of BioGEM and explain the application process.

Session 1: Thursday, Feb 8th, 2pm (CST)
Registration link
Session 2: Thursday, Feb 15th, 5pm (CST)
Registration link

Priority status is given to applications received by March 1st. Visit our website to learn more about the application process and to find a list of projects! Apply today!

Soil Scientist and Hydrologist Positions on the Plumas National Forest: The Plumas National Forest currently has positions open for two (2) Soil Scientist positions and one (1) Hydrologist position. Duty stations are Quincy, CA (one Soil Scientist) and Oroville, CA (one Soil Scientist and one Hydrologist). These are permanent, full time positions and are open to applications through February 21st. The positions are part of the Society for Range Management hiring event, however, applicants do not need the conference to apply. If you would like more information about the positions, please to fill out the attached Outreach Form and send your resume to the District Ranger reference in the attached notice. These positions are also advertised under the Recent Graduates program although current students may also be eligible.
Apply on USAJobs or download a flyer

Lead Field Botanist positions for this summer: We are looking for two motivated lead botanists to help graduate students with fieldwork and associated lab work this summer. This project is a collaboration with the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife and aims to extensively survey and map vegetation in the Klamath Mountains Ecoregion. Fieldwork will entail navigating to plots, hiking through rugged terrain, identifying plants, collecting a variety of vegetation data and samples, and various other lab-related tasks (e.g., data entry, gear maintenance, plant identification, herbarium mount preparations). Botany leads will work closely with graduate student crew leaders who will coordinate and organize day-to-day activities; undergraduate students will also be on the field crews. Rental vehicles and fuel expenses will be covered for all work-related travel. These positions will be based out of Arcata, CA, with overnight camping in the Klamath Mountains throughout the work week. We will provide training for specific data collection methods, though experience taking standard botanical surveys is preferred. This work will likely involve backpacking to remote locations.
For more information and application information, download the job announcement or email Lucy Kerhoulas at Lucy.Kerhoulas@humboldt.edu.

REU Site on Security of Smart Things at FIU: The School of Computing and Information Sciences (SCIS) at Florida International University (FIU) invites undergraduate students to apply to its REU Site 2024 Summer program: "Security of Smart Things". The program will run from June 3, 2024 to July 26, 2024 at FIU Campus in Miami, FL. More information is available at https://sst-reu.fiu.edu. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors) to engage in hands-on research activity under the supervision of a faculty mentor or a postdoctoral fellow in SCIS throughout the summer. Detailed information about the REU projects are available at: https://sst-reu.fiu.edu/projects

DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. As much of our advertising is done by word-of-mouth, we encourage you to spread the word by forwarding this information to students or friends who may be interested in our programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com

Paid Research Experiences in all STEM Disciplines: Most programs offer both a stipend and housing and travel support. Programs range across all STEM disciplines and all areas of the country. Deadlines are coming right up for most programs!

390+ programs for undergraduates
25+ programs for graduate students
Use our advanced search page to filter programs by multiple criteria
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More info at PathwaystoScience.org.

ODEI Student Fellows Employment Opportunity: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is currently hiring Student Fellows to work in our office and contribute to various projects. This position is currently posted on the Handshake webpage, here: https://humboldt.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/8617846?utm_source=notifier&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_application

Now accepting applications for our summer field courses; Ecosystem Field Studies: SUMMER, 3-CREDIT, FIELD COURSES IN COLORADO & THE CARIBBEAN! with Ecosystem Field Studies: www.ecofs.org An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning while immersed in a spectacular & transformative environmental academic setting!
Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, SCUBA, & Snorkel on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
May 22- June 11, 2024
Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *
July 19- August 8, 2024
EcoFS courses are a valuable complement to students' classroom knowledge and an excellent opportunity to practice scientific field research skills. The courses are accredited for 3 undergraduate semester credits by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program (ENST 391). Undergrads of any year in an ecosystem related departments/majors are welcome to apply. There is no set deadline to apply. Feel free to review all course info at the EcoFS website: www.ecofs.org

Microbiology REU program at Montana State: REU programs are funded by the National Science Foundation to create summer research opportunities for college students. A core goal is to recruit students from schools with limited research programs, or from groups traditionally underrepresented in science. For our program, we are particularly interested in applications from American Indian and Alaska Native students, African American and other Underrepresented Minority (URM) groups, or schools with limited research opportunities. But we invite everyone with an interest to apply. Applicants can be students (part or full time) from either a 2-yr or a 4-yr school. No prior research experience is necessary. Applicants must be US citizens. Admitted students will be paired with a faculty mentor at MSU in Bozeman, Montana, where they will conduct an independent project in summer 2023 (10 wks in total; May 29-August 06). Each student will receive a $6000 stipend. Travel, room, and board expenses will be covered. Applications to the program are due by February 15, 2023.
More info and apply at: https://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/

Applications open for Harvard Neuroscience Postbac program: The Harvard Program in Neuroscience Post-Baccalaureate (PiNBAC) program is a training program for recent college graduates interested in applying to PhD programs in the neurosciences. Launched in 2020, PiNBAC offers longitudinal science curriculum, individualized professional development, and assistance in graduate applications. The overall mission of PiNBAC is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.
More info and apply at: https://www.pinbac.org/

Week of January 29 - February 2, 2024

Forest Service Hiring Recent Grads, including Botanists and Soil Scientists: The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Current students who are scheduled to graduate within nine months may also apply to these positions. However, these students cannot be appointed until after graduation and the official degree has been awarded and conferred.

Botanist
Soil Scientist

UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course, Summer 2024 & Lecturer Led; Two week program in Costa Rica: Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, BIOMA has provided to over one thousand university students worldwide with a two-week academic & high quality sea turtle experiential learning and hands-on research experience. Our participants collaborate side by side with experts to learn about sea turtle biology, ecology and management while doing impactful on-site conservation work and living in a local community. Student teams (about 16 like-minded students per group), will build skills of real world application, boost their resume and knowledge while discovering incredible landscapes at Costa Rica’s Pacific sunshine coast.
More info and apply at: https://biomatravel.org/

Mid Atlantic Regional Seed Bank Collection Technician: The Native Seed Collection Field Technician will be employed by MARSB through an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to collect genetically appropriate seed in support of National Wildlife Refuge restoration and land management activities throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. Utilizing the Seeds of Success (SOS) seed collection protocols, and under the direct supervision of MARSB’s Seed Collection Coordinator (SCC), this position will be responsible for supporting the collection, processing, and documentation of native seeds for the USFWS. This position offers hands-on experience in plant biology, ecology, and conservation and provides training in the SOS collection protocol. The position will provide an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of native plant species and ecosystems th roughout the Mid Atlantic.

More info and apply at: http://www.marsb.org/about/employment/

OneHealth West Virginia recruiting cohort: One Health WV is a National Science Foundation funded initiative to recruit recent graduates, connect them with STEM research mentors, and prepare them for One Health careers in WV and Central Appalachia. Our project mentors carry out research that embraces three core One Health themes: Water Use & Quality; Environmental Contamination; and Biological Correlates of Disease. Mentors are located at Marshall University, West Virginia State University, and West Virginia University. Every year, 10 graduates will be recruited to work with mentors on year-long projects designed to train them for employment in STEM fields. Formal applications are accepted January through March, but contact us anytime for more information. Specific consideration is given to graduates with little or no previous research experience.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.onehealthwv.com/

AmericanHort Scholars Program: The HortScholar program sets students on a path to success by exposing them to the breadth of the horticulture industry, its opportunities, and its leaders at the largest all-industry event - Cultivate’24 - July 13-16, 2024 in Columbus, OH.

HortScholars spend several days on-site at Cultivate’24:
• Volunteering with set up
• Learning about the green industry
• Networking in facilitated meetings with industry leaders
• Presenting on a horticulture topic of their choice
• And much more!
This program is a unique experience designed to help students create long-lasting industry connections, find future jobs and internships, and experience some of the most exciting aspects of the industry.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.americanhort.org/programs/hortscholar

Position Available: New World Primate Caregiver/Documentarian Internship at Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Maui, Hawaii: Pacific Primate Sanctuary (PPS) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, providing rehabilitation and permanent care for threatened, endangered, and distressed primates. Since 1984, the Sanctuary has maintained a federally authorized facility for New World monkeys, many of whom have been rescued from research laboratories, the exotic pet trade, and tourist attractions.
The Primate Caregiver/Documentarian Internship is a unique immersion program facilitating learning about New World primates and animal sanctuary operations on an intimate, in depth, all-encompassing level. Training is tailored for each Intern and progress is evaluated at each stage of instruction. The Intern is awarded Primary Animal Caregiver Certification by senior personnel, after successfully acquiring a high level of competence, skill, and expertise in primate care, record keeping, and facility management. Interns are trained by experienced members of our staff in all aspects of New World primate care (Callithrix, Cebus, and Ateles). This is more than a full-time position and includes on-call duties as needed.
Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/view/pacific-primate-sanctuary?pli=1
Please begin making application for the Internship by submitting the following preliminary documents, via e-mail: your Letter of Intent in making application, your Resume/CV, and three Letters of Reference (from instructors, employers etc.) For additional information and application documents, please contact: pps@pacificprimate.org

Week of January 22-26, 2024

UT Austin’s summer undergraduate research program: Applications for UT Austin’s summer undergraduate research program are due on February 5, 2024. The 2024 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, with the theme of Inclusive Student Training in Rapidly Urbanizing Climate-sensitive Terrains (InSTRUCT), offers a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in environmental science and sustainability research. The program is hosted by the Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. The program is aimed at rising juniors and seniors and open to students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents in good academic standing. We especially invite applications from members of traditionally underserved groups. All rising juniors and seniors are welcome to apply. Program information, including the online application, can be found on our REU InSTRUCT website (https://www.esi.utexas.edu/education/summer-research-experience-for-undergraduates-reu/). Please feel free to share the information widely with students who may be interested in this program. ESI will be hosting an informational webinar on January 23, 2024 at 11am CST, so please check the REU website for more details or email the REU Coordinator at esi@esi.utexas.edu.

DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. As much of our advertising is done by word-of-mouth, we encourage you to spread the word by forwarding this information to students or friends who may be interested in our programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].

Apply Today! National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Scholars Connect Program! Are you an upcoming Junior or Senior in STEM? The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) office is seeking undergraduate students to participate in the NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP). The program is designed to provide environmental health sciences research training for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-focused undergraduate students.
What will I be doing? Participants are paired with a NIEHS research mentor who will guide them through the scientific research process of defining a hypothesis, designing and conducting experiments to test the hypothesis, and analyzing and reporting the results. Projects will be determined by the hosting lab's Principal Investigator.

2024 Smithsonian Gardens Horticulture Internship Opportunity: The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening world. We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, environmental science, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. Horticulture Internship - Smithsonian Gardens (si.edu)

Free Bat Lecture! Please help spread the word about a free lecture tomorrow about bats! Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Please help us advertise this lecture by distributing it on your email and social media channels. Attached is a flyer with information, and an instagram post that you can utilize.

Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation Scholarships: Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation’s 2024 Universal Application is officially open! The Universal Application (UA) houses over 180 unique scholarship opportunities and is available on Scholarship Finder. The Donald Morris Hegy Memorial Fund is housed within the Universal Application and specifically supports graduate students studying Engineering, Mathematics, Architecture, or Science at Cal Poly Humboldt. The Joseph Sidney Woolford Fund also supports any students who are entering or continuing graduate school at Cal Poly Humboldt. Applications for UA scholarship opportunities must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, March 4, 2024. Application support, including tutorials and an FAQ, may be found on the HAF+WRCF Website. For questions and application support, contact: Savannah Sonia, Grants & Scholarships Coordinator, savannahs@hafoundation.org (707) 284-0180; Sydney Morrone, Grants & Scholarships Manager, sydneym@hafoundation.org (707) 442-6775

Week of January 16-19, 2024

Summer program for undergraduates offered by the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center: Apply now for UNDERC for summer of 2024 (May 29– August 3)! Our Track 2 opportunity is designed for undergraduates with at least one semester or summer of prior research experience, including those that have completed our Track 1 program, that would like to conduct an independent research project under the mentorship of UNDERC scientists. The program includes housing, travel between the Notre Dame campus and UNDERC, and a stipend ($5000). Spend the summer studying and conducting research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The UNDERC facility is owned by Notre Dame and contains 8000 acres of pristine lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests with abundant wildlife. The natural setting and modern facilities provide an unparalleled opportunity for gaining experience in field biology. UNDERC is also the core site in the Great Lakes Region for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON).
Learn more and apply at: http://underc.nd.edu or download a flyer

RSA Herbarium: position announcement - Digitization Technician: The Digitization Manager works closely with the Administrative Curator and IT staff to perform a range of digitization duties for the RSA Herbarium and related to several NSF-funded digitzation projects. Major duties include tasks relevant to image capture, quality control, tagging images with metadata, data exports, and data transcription. Training and oversight of junior staff, interns, and graduate students in various digitization tasks is an essential aspect of this position.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.calbg.org/employment or download a flyer

2 Carex workshops at CPH March 11 & 12: Carex is the most speciose genus of flowering plants in California and North America, with over 80 taxa on the North Coast alone. It is also the largest genus of US Army Corps wetland indicator plants in California and the US. As well, there are more rare taxa in the genus than in any other genus in Northern California. Thus, the ability to sight-recognize and efficiently key sedges is critical to conducting wetland delineations, habitat assessments, rare plant surveys, and vegetation typing, as well as designing and implementing habitat restoration and management plans. This introductory workshop is suitable for those with beginning to intermediate experience with keying Carex. Principal workshop goals are to 1) increase understanding of common morphological terms used in the Jepson Manual 2nd. ed., the Jepson eFlora, and other floras; 2) demystify challenging or unclear key couplets; 3) review several complexes of similar or closely-related taxa, and; 4) increase familiarity with and improve sight-recognition of many common and rare Northern California taxa.
More info and register online at: https://natmus.humboldt.edu/workshops or download a flyer

Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) Fellowship: COMET is a 1-year, unparalleled, post-baccalaureate clinical experience with outstanding faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine.
More info and apply at: https://med.stanford.edu/comet.html or download a flyer

Hiring Biological Science Technician (Plants) for BLM Needles: The Needles Field Office is looking for someone to organize, stabilize, digitize, and map the herbarium and photo collections from past botany and rangeland vegetation surveys. This individual will be supporting the Plant Conservation and Restoration Program for the Needles Field Office as well as gain knowledge regarding other natural resource programs within the Bureau of Land Management. As a member of the Resources Team, the selected candidate will have opportunities to learn about federal resource management within the Mojave ecoregion and the desert southwest. Needles, California is located near fantastic recreation areas including Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave Trails National Monument, as well as popular areas including Las Vegas, Nevada and Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
More info and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/769855400; Close date is 1/24/2024

REU- Water Quality and Resources in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) opportunity taking place in the summer of 2024 - Water Quality and Resources in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. This program, funded by the National Science Foundation, allows eight selected students to actively engage in water science research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. The eight-week program has three components. First, at Northern Illinois University, students will hone research skills, develop research plans, and learn about the Yucatan's water resources while staying in on-campus housing. Second, students will collaborate with scientists in Mexico, collect data, and experience the cultural heritage of the Yucatan Peninsula while living in local housing. Finally, upon returning to NIU, students will analyze data and present research findings. We welcome motivated undergraduate students who are passionate about water science research, especially those from community colleges and schools with limited research opportunities. This is a comprehensive program that allows for collaborative connections with scientists and students in Mexico.
More info and apply at: https://www.niu.edu/clas/ese/reu/index.shtml

Wildlife Internship Opportunity: Intern duties include data collection on our observational behavior studies (see below), monitoring camera traps, consolidating reports, beach clean-ups, and other miscellaneous duties. The position is supplemented with field training basics in wildlife track and sign, bush survival skills, and ethical wildlife approach methods.In 2024 we are focusing on:
- Ecology of white rhinoceros in Fynbos (conducted through non-invasive, observational research) focuses on spatial patterns, social behaviour, and condition monitoring for management purposes in closed systems.
- Population ecology of novel brown hyaena (Parahyaena brunnea) occurrence in Fynbos stemming from the recent discovery of brown hyaena presence in an extirpated area of their historical range (Hall, A. and Thatcher, H., 2021. A confirmed sighting of brown hyaena, Parahyaena brunnea (Thunburg, 1820) in an extirpated area of the Western Cape, South Africa. African Journal of Ecology, 59(4), pp.1047-1050). This work is conducted through systematic trail camera deployment.
- Bovid stress and vigilance behaviour on small game reserves and the correlation with tourism activities
- Land use and biodiversity to measure the variation in meso-herbivores under different land management practices
This opportunity is also available on the Handshake platform (Job #8335530)
More info and apply at: https://www.wildlife-research.com/

BLM California's Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville, CA is Hiring a Seasonal Botany Technician: This is a great position that is focused on rare/special status plant surveys, supporting native seed collection efforts through the seeds of success program, and implementing various restoration projects in addition to many other cross training opportunities.

Make observations and record data relating to plant studies; documents occurrence and distribution of identified species
Inventory rare and endangered species habitat; participate in environmental studies documenting factors affecting plant species and habitat.
Lead or conduct field searches for populations of sensitive, threatened or endangered plant species.
Photograph, collect and mount plant specimens encountered at different stages of development.
Complete inventories for specific species in potential habitat areas, document locations using maps and GIS/GPS technology.
Collect ecological site information for population distribution, condition, trend, associated species, geology, soil type.
Compile data and prepare reports. Learn more and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/769855400

U.S. Forest Service is hiring summer interns in California - January 12, 2024 to February 7, 2024: We are hiring summer interns. Jobs are available of exciting and rewarding occupations such as Administration, Engineering, Biological Science, Business & Industry, Forestry Technician, Forestry Technician, General, Natural Resource Management, Physical Sciences, and Social Science.
More info and apply at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/recruitment-events/summer-internship-positions

Thursday, January 18, 2024 UCLA Heath Pathway Program Webinar: The UCLA School of Medicine is hosting a webinar for those interested in a career in medicine, nursing, and dentistry, as well as improving healthcare delivery, policy, and research. These are all expenses paid summer programs that take place on the UCLA campus. The webinar is from 5-6 PM PST on Thursday, January 18th. See the attached PDF flyer that has all of the information.

Week of January 8-12, 2024

Begin Your Conservation Career - Join NCCC Forest Corps to become a Team Leader or Member: Forest Corps is a program partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and United States Forest Service. Forest Corps participants receive training and certification by performing direct, hands-on service in the areas of wildfire risk mitigation, reforestation, environmental conservation, and resource management. Projects may include hazardous fuels reduction, protecting threatened habitats, conducting prescribed burns, wildlife surveys, infrastructure or trail maintenance, or providing nursery services to support growing seedlings. Instruction is provided by Forest Service trainers to prepare you and take on leadership roles and specialized assignments along the way.
Team Leader Positions, Americorps
Member Positions, Americorps

Invasive Plants job on the Willamette NF: The Middle Fork Ranger District is looking to fill one permanent, full time, Biological Science Technician (Plants), 0404 Biological Science Technician Series at the GS 6/7 level. The duty station is located on the Middle Fork Ranger District in Westfir, Oregon. The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform the potential applicant pool of this position. The incumbent is mainly responsible for managing the Middle Fork’s invasive plants program in coordination with the District Botanist. Duties will include conducting invasive plant surveys both independently and as a crew leader for 1-6 temporary employees or other conservation crews, inspecting contracts and serving as a Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), and assisting with coordinating invasive plant treatments, accomplishment reporting, seed collection, grow-out and restoration efforts.
If you are interested in this position please complete the attached Outreach Response Form and return it, along with a current resume, to Jenny Moore, jennifer.a.moore@usda.gov, no later than January 12, 2024.

Wildland Firefighters, Seasonal positions, applications close Jan. 24, 2024: Are you adventurous and love working outdoors? Are you mentally and physically strong? Apply today! Join the U.S. Forest Service and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.  The following positions will be using direct hiring authority and open on USAJOBS.gov January 2-24, 2024.

Position: Work on an fuels crew, engine, or hotshot crew.
- Forestry Aid GS-0462-03
- Forestry Technician GS-0462-04
More info and apply at: https://forestservicecareers.usajobs.gov/job/768294500

Stanford CVI Summer Research Program - Applications open for 2024: The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is offering a 10-week Summer Research Program in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine for Undergraduate and Medical students. Summer research students will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project in the labs of Stanford faculty. No prior research experience is required. In addition to research in a faculty mentor’s lab, students will have the opportunity to meet scientists and health professionals in other industries, learn about different career paths, and present their work to the Stanford cardiovascular and pulmonary science community. Stanford CVI’s Summer Research Program will run for 10 weeks between June and August 2024, with the exact dates yet to be determined. Students will either receive a stipend of between $5,000 to $8,000, or will have on-campus room and board. For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please visit our program's website.

Redwood Field Station (USGS) is currently recruiting for summer 2024
Crew lead, Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology: Lead a crew of two to five individuals to collect field data for long term forest research projects in Redwood National and State Parks. Measure forest structure and tree growth in old‐growth and second‐growth forests. Other data collected includes fuels and understory vegetation surveys. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research and vegetation identification. Collect field data on forests and fuels in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Collect detailed surface and canopy fuel data in recently burned and unburned forests, as well as forest regeneration data. Operate a government motor vehicle.
More info and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/769271700 or download a flyer

California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Lead Field Botanist Position and Field Coordinator Position: CNPS is looking to hire two field-focused positions at the Lead Field Botanist and Field Coordinator levels. These are full‐time positions that will be supervised by the CNPS Rare Plant Program Manager. Both positions are currently funded for at least one year of work, beginning in late January or early February 2024, and may be extended based on funding. Both positions will perform botanical surveys, rare plant mapping, data collection, and voucher collecting, and gain experience in collecting tissue samples and seeds of California’s native, rare, and unusual plants in several locations throughout California. Fieldwork may be completed in teams or in coordination with volunteers but will often be conducted independently. The Field Coordinator will also be required to spend a significant amount of time coordinating with other Rare Plant Program staff, CNPS chapter representatives, external partners, and volunteers. As a statewide non-profit with 36 volunteer-run chapters, an important component of these positions will be the ability to meaningfully engage and coordinate the support of volunteers in our funded work.
More info and apply at: https://cnps.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/8ddf7aba-dee2-41a7-9871-150b4f167adb

Week of January 2-5, 2024

National Park Service Intern Opportunities in Cali: Scientists in Parks is recruiting for multiple National Park Service (NPS) Scientists in Parks (SIP) Intern opportunities in California, taking place during summer 2024. The goal of the SIP program is to provide immersive, paid work experiences in natural resource fields so the next generation of park stewards—especially those underrepresented in science—have a unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to America’s national parks. Although the program recruits nationally, in many cases a knowledge of the local area, or an ability to find local housing, can be a big plus. Many of the SIP Intern sites in California have expressed an interest in working with students and recent graduates from universities within the state and the surrounding areas. Please pass this information on to anyone who may be interested.
Learn more and apply at: https://conservation-legacy.breezy.hr/

UC Merced INSITE Scholars Undergraduate Summer Research Program: INSITE — The INstitute for Symbiotic Interactions, Training, and Education in the Face of a Changing Climate: INSITE brings together a multi-disciplinary team at the University of California Merced and Michigan State University. Currently recruiting 8 undergraduates (any year standing) to perform 9 weeks of summer research on our campus. This will be a paid research opportunity and if the students choose to do so, their campus housing and campus meals will also be covered.
Learn more on the website at: https://bii-insite.org/ or download a flyer.

Become an 1890 National Scholar Today! USDA is accepting applications - closes March 1, 2024: This Program provides educational and career opportunities for U.S. citizens seeking bachelor's degrees from an 1890 Land Grant University. The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. Scholars are also eligible for summer internships that may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation. Please visit USDA 1890 National Scholars Program or scan the QR code for more information or contact the USDA Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement at (202) 720-6350 or 1890init@usda.gov with questions.

NCB student botany research scholarship program: Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Barbara Castro Student (Undergraduate and Graduate) Botany Research Scholarship Program. Northern California Botanists provides competitive botany and plant ecology scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university. Research scholarships will be funded by NCB with the goals of encouraging students to pursue academic endeavors toward a career in botany, promoting undergraduate and graduate botany and plant ecology research and implementing objectives of the NCB mission.
More info and apply at: https://norcalbotanists.org/scholarships/botany-research-scholarship-program/

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