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New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Bureau of Recreation
Latham, NY

Description: GIS INTERNSHIP - Work for a government natural resources agency. Work on data development and user interface development for a Fish and Wildlife GIS database. Software is ArcInfo and ArcView in a Unix and Windows environment.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of ArcInfo or ArcView

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY

Description: SCIENCE RESEARCH INTERNS: Sponsors annual summer research participation programs for high school and college students. College juniors may apply. Conduct a research project in molecular-cellular biology, immunology, biophysics, biochemistry, pharmacology or cell physiology. Attend classes and seminars taught by a faculty of internationally known scientists. Present your research findings at a science conference. Receive advising for careers in science. Internships are from June to August.

Qualifications: Candidates should have completed their junior year by the onset of the internship and have career goals focused on attaining a Ph.D. in research/teaching. Minority students are encouraged to apply. Last year, 19 out of 180 applicants were selected. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Compensation: $2,500 stipend and housing, meals, and some travel expenses are provided.

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
New Orleans, LA

Description: Internships available in the following areas: EDUCATION PROGRAMS - Increase public awareness about known risks to healthy births, and the importance of prenatal care. COMMUNITY SERVICE - Take active role in implementing programs improving chances for healthier babies and counsel young adults on dangers of teen pregnancy. SPEAKERS BUREAU - Meet with civic associations and business groups giving presentations about health problems facing infants and children and publicizing the March of Dimes campaigns. PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ADVOCACY - Support legislation to improve services to prevent low birth weight, birth defects and infant death. COMMUNICATIONS - Raise public awareness of infant/child health problems and solutions by working with community. HEALTH EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS - Market the health education programs to appropriate organizations and tap into existing health programs offered by hospitals, schools, YWCAs, etc. COORDINATION - Help organize, promote and staff health fairs, schedule speaking engagements and work on programs. OFFICE PROCEDURES - Help the MOD perform more efficiently by typing, telephoning, computer entry and other general office duties.

Qualifications: All majors accepted; minimum gpa of 2.5 preferred.

Clean Water Action
Boston, MA

Description: Are you concerned about the unchecked spread of genetically engineered food? Are you interested in learning the ropes of grassroots organizing? Clean Water Action is offering a Fall internship with the SAFE FOODS Campaign. The SAFE FOODS Campaign is currently targeting Shaw's and Star Market to remove genetically engineered ingredients from their product lines. The internship will include a variety of tasks and responsibilities. You have the option at the start to select one project you would like to focus on for the duration of the internship. Project options include: Working with the Legislative sub-committee of the Safe Foods Campaign; Helping newly formed Safe Foods Campaign groups develop action plans; Assisting with the launch of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Fish.
In addition the these long-term projects, everyday duties will include: Maintenance of the Campaign's database; Making reminder calls to activists; Writing news summaries for weekly e-mail update; general office duties.

Qualifications: Excellent writing and research skills; good phone communication skills; a basic understanding of the genetically engineered foods issue is preferred; ability to work independently; knowledge of Word, Excel necessary and Pagemaker or Quark a bonus.

Bermuda Biological Station for Research
Bermuda

Description: The BBSR is a marine and atmospheric research facility covering all facets from coral reef ecology to studies of global climate change. Participants in the Volunteer Internship Program assist with on-going scientific research. We accept students as volunteer interns throughout the year, depending on how many student assistants are required by our scientists (usually 10-20 per year). The program is extremely competitive, with between 150 and 300 applicants each year. Ideally, student interns volunteer at BBSR for a minimum of 3 months. This may be extended to 6 months with the permission of a supervisor.

Qualifications: upper division undergraduate standing (junior or senior) or recent graduate.

Compensation: Volunteer Interns are provided with room and board. No stipend is provided. Program participants must bear the cost of travel to and from Bermuda. All research-related costs are covered.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Atlanta, GA

Description: The CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are agencies of the US Public Health Service responsible for preventing unnecessary disease, disability, and premature death, and promoting healthy lifestyles. They offer a variety of internship and fellowship opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students.

Qualifications: Areas of study include: biochemistry, education, epidemiology, environmental engineering, environmental health, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, medicine, nursing, pathology, pharmacology, public health, toxicology, and related areas.

Compensation: varies, usually a stipend or compensation based on education.

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