Mudd Slinger Newsletter

Please spread the word to students that NPS’s Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change student internship (formerly Young Leaders in Climate Change and before that George Melendez Wright Climate Change Youth Initiative, whatever it’s called it’s a great program) application period is now open, and will run through January 26. This super internship program has Direct Hire Authority.  Students can view and apply for all open FPL positions by visiting futureparkleaders.org

Weitz Fellows Program – Carleton-exclusive opportunities for eight graduating seniors in the nonprofit sector.

Info session: Tuesday, Oct. 24, noon-1:00, Sevy Great Hall – RSVP via the Tunnel Required – Lunch provided (click on “Events”, “Information Session”)

Application deadline coming up next Monday, October 2 (in the Tunnel)

I am sending you a list (see below) of some of the December externships that your majors might be interested in. With the application deadline coming up next Monday, October 2 (in the Tunnel), I thought I’d send this out with hopes that you could help to spread the word.

This unique summer session will be held at the USGS offices in the Denver Federal Center.  Applications are due through USAJobs by April 14th.

field excavation and survey (topographical, STP, geochemical and geophysical) opportunities.

The Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (www.uml.edu/sciences/eeas) is offering several graduate research and teaching assistantships for motivated students for the Fall 2017 semester.

Pathfinder Mineral Services, LLC is seeking qualified applicants to fill several entry level temporary positions for exploration geologists. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in mineral exploration to garner experience in grassroots exploration in Interior Alaska.

The Minnesota DNR is seeking applicants for a Mussel Survey and Lab Technician at the Center for Aquatic Mollusk Programs propagation and research lab in Lake City.  This position may be extended based on funding and performance. 

Founded in 1996 by a handful of individuals passionate about Mount St. Helens, the Mount St. Helens Institute is a 501(c) (3) private, nonprofit organization devoted to helping people understand and protect the volcano.  Mount St. Helens Institute’s mission is to advance understanding and stewardship of the earth through science, education and exploration of volcanic landscapes.

We will be hiring a research specialist to work in our soils programs, focusing on soil chemistry and analytical chemistry. The job is posted here: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/16932