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Environmental Sciences Internship Opportunity

EN 409
Open Closing on January 18, 2025 / 1 spot left
University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama, United States
Sharon Valverde She / Her
Assistant Professor
1
Timeline
  • January 21, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 6, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Academic association, Environment, Mining, forestry & fishery, Science
Categories
Data visualization Data analysis Environmental sustainability Data science Scientific research
Skills
environmental science communication constructive feedback policy analysis research
Learner goals and capabilities

The University of West Alabama invites employers to collaborate with final-year Environmental Sciences students through our immersive 12-week internship program. This Experience is designed for learners who have completed their core coursework and are ready to apply their academic knowledge to real-world environmental challenges. Students aim to build practical skills in research, sustainability, policy analysis, and community engagement. Through this collaboration, students will gain hands-on experience and enhance their professional skills, contributing valuable insights to your organization.

Employers are expected to maintain regular communication with the students, provide necessary guidance and information, and approve the final report. Constructive feedback on the student's performance is also required to help them refine their skills and knowledge.

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
1 learner
Project
120 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

At the end of the collaboration, employers will receive a final report detailing the main findings, recommendations, or insights produced during the internship as agreed upon at the inception of the project with the student.


Project timeline
  • January 21, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 6, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

The ideal projects for this internship will allow students to apply their environmental sciences expertise in a meaningful way. Projects should offer opportunities for fieldwork, research, and practical problem-solving, aligning with the student’s academic and professional goals.

Examples:

  1. Field Research on Local Ecosystems: Conduct a study on local flora and fauna to assess biodiversity and propose conservation strategies.
  2. Sustainability Initiative Assessment: Assist with the evaluation of environmental impacts of current practices and develop recommendations for more sustainable operations.
  3. Policy Analysis for Environmental Regulations: Assist with the data processing or minor analyses of existing environmental policies and provide recommendations for improvement based on recent data and research.
  4. Community Outreach Program: Develop and implement an educational program aimed at increasing environmental awareness within the local community.
  5. Impact Assessment of New Environmental Technologies: Investigate the effectiveness of new technologies or practices aimed at reducing environmental impact and report on their benefits and limitations.
  6. Environmental Data Management: Organize, refine, and manage datasets related to environmental studies.


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

What is the primary objective of the project, and how does it align with the goals of the Environmental Sciences Internship?

How will you provide guidance and support to the students throughout the internship?