Carleton College: Career Center: Internship Weekly

REMINDER!!!
TIME INC.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 @ NOON!

Center for Biology Education, University of Wisconsin (WI). Madison Summer Research Program in Biology for undergraduates. Twenty to twenty five students will be placed with individual faculty mentors for 9 weeks this summer to do research. Participants will write a research proposal, a final paper, and orally present their work at the end of the summer. To be eligible for the program, a student must either be a member of an underrepresented ethnic group in the biological sciences, or attending a small college/university with limited research opportunities (of any ethnicity). Program offers stipend and covers travel, housing and meal costs. Application deadline: March 3, 2003. Application materials will be available online by December 15.

Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow (DC). This program provides full-time, paid internships at a public policy organization in Washington, DC, where students gain invaluable experience. The 8-week internship includes a $1,500 stipend and furnished housing, travel expenses, 2 weeklong seminars on public policy, and career development workshops. For additional information and to apply, visit their web site. Application deadline: February 15, 2003.

Fikse (WA). Matt Fikse, Carleton Class of 1987, is offering a Marketing/Promotions Internship during winter break. His company is a leading wheel manufacturer in professional motorsports and the high performance automotive aftermarket. He is seeking a student who has some enthusiasm for motorsports and strong business skills. Projects may include data analysis, communication projects, or marketing related projects. 30 hours/week, $11/hour. Interested students should e-mail a resume and letter of interest, and an unofficial transcript to mattfikse@fikse.com.

Home & Garden TV (DC). Winter Break opportunity: Part-time, unpaid position working with a new show called Dream Builders offered by alum Laurie Carkeet '00. This half-hour show profiles new trends in residential architecture and building in a magazine-style format. Contact information available in Career Center.

Institute for Humane Studies (DC). Journalism Internships are full-time, paid internships at daily newspapers where students gain invaluable reporting and writing experience. The 9-week program includes a $1,500 stipend and housing allowance, travel expenses, and a weeklong introductory seminar. For more information and to apply on-line, please visit their website or e-mail IHS@gmu.edu. Application deadline: February 15, 2003.

Longwood Gardens (PA). Fantastic internships available for students who would like to gain practical experience, learn gardening skills, and study plants amid the world's premier horticultural display. Internships last three to twelve months and individuals specialize in one work area. Students may receive academic credit through their institutions. Living accommodations on the grounds are free of charge. For more information e-mail studentprograms@longwoodgardens.org or check out the web site.

MOTE Marine Laboratory (FL). Research experiences for 8 undergraduates available for 10 weeks in the summer. Students will be paired with MML researchers contributing to a laboratory-wide, collaborative study on the health of Charlotte Harbor, and will assist scientists in estuarine research, develop and complete an independent research project, and present their research findings in written and oral form. Stipend of $3,000, housing and transportation are provided. Applications available online. Deadline is March 15, 2003.

Project Vote Smart (MT). Ten-week internship offered by this national library of factual information on 13,000 candidates for President, Congress, Governor and State Legislatures. Student interns will work in the areas of politics, journalism, communications and computer science. Scholarships pay for the lodging and meals. For more information, e-mail intern@vote-smart.org or visit the web site.

Tahoe-Baikal Institute (Russia, CA, NV). Summer Environmental Exchange Program will take place at Lake Baikal in Russia and Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada. The Institute is an international non-profit founded with the goal of fostering the long-term engagement of young people in the protection of important natural resources. Participants will have an opportunity to serve as Americorps volunteers as they explore topics in ecology and limnology, environmental restoration and planning, cultural preservation, public policy, and resource economics. During the ten weeks, students will have the opportunity to attend discussions with experts, meetings with non-governmental organizations, and others. For an application and information, please visit the web site. Application deadline: February 15, 2003.


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	Click for back issues! November 20, 2002 REMINDER!!! TIME INC. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 @ NOON! *Center for Biology Education, University of Wisconsin (WI).* Madison Summer Research Program in Biology for undergraduates. Twenty to twenty five students will be placed with individual faculty mentors for 9 weeks this summer to do research. Participants will write a research proposal, a final paper, and orally present their work at the end of the summer. To be eligible for the program, a student must either be a member of an underrepresented ethnic group in the biological sciences, or attending a small college/university with limited research opportunities (of any ethnicity). Program offers stipend and covers travel, housing and meal costs. Application deadline: March 3, 2003. Application materials will be available online by December 15. *Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow (DC).* This program provides full-time, paid internships at a public policy organization in Washington, DC, where students gain invaluable experience. The 8-week internship includes a $1,500 stipend and furnished housing, travel expenses, 2 weeklong seminars on public policy, and career development workshops. For additional information and to apply, visit their web site. Application deadline: February 15, 2003. *Fikse (WA).* Matt Fikse, Carleton Class of 1987, is offering a Marketing/Promotions Internship during winter break. His company is a leading wheel manufacturer in professional motorsports and the high performance automotive aftermarket. He is seeking a student who has some enthusiasm for motorsports and strong business skills. Projects may include data analysis, communication projects, or marketing related projects. 30 hours/week, $11/hour. Interested students should e-mail a resume and letter of interest, and an unofficial transcript to mattfikse@fikse.com. *Home & Garden TV (DC).* Winter Break opportunity: Part-time, unpaid position working with a new show called Dream Builders offered by alum Laurie Carkeet '00. This half-hour show profiles new trends in residential architecture and building in a magazine-style format. Contact information available in Career Center. *Institute for Humane Studies (DC).* Journalism Internships are full-time, paid internships at daily newspapers where students gain invaluable reporting and writing experience. The 9-week program includes a $1,500 stipend and housing allowance, travel expenses, and a weeklong introductory seminar. For more information and to apply on-line, please visit their website or e-mail IHS@gmu.edu. Application deadline: February 15, 2003. *Longwood Gardens (PA).* Fantastic internships available for students who would like to gain practical experience, learn gardening skills, and study plants amid the world's premier horticultural display. Internships last three to twelve months and individuals specialize in one work area. Students may receive academic credit through their institutions. Living accommodations on the grounds are free of charge. For more information e-mail studentprograms@longwoodgardens.org or check out the web site. *MOTE Marine Laboratory (FL).* Research experiences for 8 undergraduates available for 10 weeks in the summer. Students will be paired with MML researchers contributing to a laboratory-wide, collaborative study on the health of Charlotte Harbor, and will assist scientists in estuarine research, develop and complete an independent research project, and present their research findings in written and oral form. Stipend of $3,000, housing and transportation are provided. Applications available online. Deadline is March 15, 2003. *Project Vote Smart (MT).* Ten-week internship offered by this national library of factual information on 13,000 candidates for President, Congress, Governor and State Legislatures. Student interns will work in the areas of politics, journalism, communications and computer science. Scholarships pay for the lodging and meals. For more information, e-mail intern@vote-smart.org or visit the web site. *Tahoe-Baikal Institute (Russia, CA, NV).* Summer Environmental Exchange Program will take place at Lake Baikal in Russia and Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada. The Institute is an international non-profit founded with the goal of fostering the long-term engagement of young people in the protection of important natural resources. Participants will have an opportunity to serve as Americorps volunteers as they explore topics in ecology and limnology, environmental restoration and planning, cultural preservation, public policy, and resource economics. During the ten weeks, students will have the opportunity to attend discussions with experts, meetings with non-governmental organizations, and others. For an application and information, please visit the web site. Application deadline: February 15, 2003.

Internship Weekly

November 20, 2002