-$150/ week stipend

For full job descriptions, please visit: http://mshinstitute.org/index.php/programs/internships

Greetings from Walt Disney World!  The Agricultural Sciences team is looking for college students and recent graduates (within 6 months of Bachelors degree) to participate in our fun and challenging six-month internship in several different agricultural and science education fields.

Attached to this message is a one-page flyer about the internships we offer in plant science, entomology, biotechnology, and aquaculture.  We’d like to ask for your assistance in posting this flyer in a place where potentially interested students will see it and/or share it.  Please feel free to also share it with your fellow professors and faculty.  We are currently looking for students to fill internships for the Fall 2011 (mid-June 2011 – early January 2012) and the Spring 2012 terms (late-December 2011 to late-June 2012). 

Interested students should email a cover letter, resume, school transcript, and one letter of recommendation to wdw.epcot.science.internship@disney.com.  Selected students will be interviewed via phone by a Walt Disney World representative to further discuss the internship.

Please refer interested students to http://disneyinterns.com.  They can click on “Walt Disney World® Resort,” and select “Apply Now,” then choose “Animal Programs/EPCOT Science.” Students will find more information about the plant science, entomology, biotechnology, and aquaculture positions under “Animal Program Roles.”

When addressing correspondence, please ask your students to include my name to ensure timely and efficient mail delivery.

Thank you for your assistance in helping us share the news about this exciting internship opportunity with your students.

Ten participants for the summer 2011 will be selected based upon the following criteria:
• Academic accomplishments based upon GPA and transcripts
• Their capacity to participate in the program based upon two letters of reference
• An apparent interest in pursuing a Ph.D., rather than an M.D.
• Enthusiasm for laboratory research
• Students from socioeconomic backgrounds that are under-represented in science careers are given extra consideration

More information about program details, a list of SPUR mentors, and a downloadable application can be found at:
http://www.sanfordresearch.org/Careers/SanfordProgramforUndergraduateResearch/

All application materials are due March 1, 2011

Thank you so much for sharing this opportunity with your students.  If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to call or e mail me.

Seasson Vitiello, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Augustana College
Adjunct Assistant Scientist

Sanford Research/USD

E mail: vitiello@augie.edu

vitiells@sanfordhealth.org  
Office phone: (605)274-5525

MUSSEL RESEARCH INTERNSHIP- 2011

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Stream Habitat Program

*Positions for up to 9 student interns are anticipated

Position Description:

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may be filling up to 9 student

intern positions to assist with mussel surveys, monitoring, host identification, and propagation of

endangered species. Positions will be based in St. Paul or Lake City, Minnesota, but will travel

statewide. Start date is somewhat flexible, but is expected to begin by May 16, or soon thereafter, and

continue to at least August 26 (POSSIBLY extending through mid October).

Duties include (but are not limited to)

:

-Diving in large rivers such as the Mississippi and St. Croix

-Sample mussels in streams, rivers and lakes while snorkeling or diving

-Quantitatively sample mussel beds to establish long-term monitoring stations

-Assist with endangered mussel propagation and reintroduction activities

-Assist with mussel host identification studies

-Collect and maintain live native fishes

-Operate GPS receiver and light microscope

-Maintain and organize field and SCUBA equipment

-Prepare and label voucher specimens

-Operate state vehicle; tow and launch boat

Required Qualifications:

SCUBA certification

and

Class

D Driver’s License

or equivalent are

required. Student interns must be enrolled in a degree seeking biology (or related) program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Responsible, Self motivated, Excitement for biology.

Working Conditions:

Positions are based out of St. Paul or Lake City. Workweek is usually M-Th or M-F

and some weekends, but could extend for up to an 8-day stretch on occasion. Should be comfortable in

the water and be prepared to work long hours (sometimes in uncomfortably cool water temperatures) in

a variety of field and weather conditions. Must work well with others for long periods, requires travel

throughout the state of Minnesota, and frequently involves staying in motels. Interns are responsible for

their own housing and living expenses. However, lodging costs for overnight stays while traveling for

work will be paid by the DNR, and meal expenses during those periods will be reimbursed. SCUBA

equipment and wetsuits will be supplied by the DNR.

Wage:

$10.00/hour (40 hours/week)

To inquire:

E-mail

1)

letter of interest

that highlights your relevant qualifications

2)

resume

of your experience, including at least 3 references

3) current

transcripts

(ORIGINALS NOT REQUIRED)

To: Bernard Sietman

bernard.sietman@state.mn.us

Phone: Office 651-259-5139

Cell 612-390-2490

Arcidens confragosus

Materials must be received by

February 22, 2011

Interviews will be held in early March

*

Positions are contingent on approval by DNR Commissioner