Summer Research opportunities are listed by state and dated.. The pages are updated when new information is received. Older programs may have been discontinued.

Paper copies of many of these opportunities are kept in the file cabinet in 129 Olin. Feel free to stop by and go through these materials.

R&D Summer Intern Program at Dow AgroSciences
(http://www.dowagro.com/careers/students/lab.htm). R&D internships are available in several chemistry, biology and computer science related disciplines, including (but not limited to) biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant breeding, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, surface chemistry, engineering (chemical, biomedical, material, or optical) and informatics (bio and chem). All R&D lab-based internships will be located at our global headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and field internships will be located at any one of our 15+ field/breeding stations located throughout the US. This is a paid internship salary is based on year completed in school and any relevant experience), expecting 40 hour/week work schedules for 10-12 weeks during the summer months. Housing is significantly subsidized and provided to any student whose permanent address is greater than 45 miles from our site.
You are encouraged to submit electronic resumes and cover letters via email to lmjones@dow.com no later than January 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please feel free to me via email (lmjones@dow.com). Thank you so much for your time.
Lachele Jones; DAS R&D Summer Intern Administrative Coordinator
317.337.5590 Phone or 317.337.3252 Fax

DC. Washington D.C. Expense Paid Conservation Internships by SCA. For more information go to www.thesca.org

IL, Glen Ellyn ~ Willowbrook Wildlife Foundation has announced their Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Fellowships.  Willowbrook maintains a permanent exhibit collection of native wildlife species and is open to the public daily.  Fellowship Positions included Keeper Fellowships; Veterinary Technician Fellowship; Education Fellowship; Research Fellowship.  All applicants must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a related degree program.  Fellows will be paid $10.00 per hour and must provide their own housing and transportation.  You must apply for each position and send a separate application if you are applying for more than one position.  To find out more you can e-mail Kathe Woeltje at kwoeltje@dupageforest.com.  Application deadline is Februrary 15. 

OH, Columbus ~ Stone Laboratory at the Ohio State University’s Island Campus on Lake Erie  has announced  4 Biological Field Station Assistant positions open which pays  $7.50 per hour and includes housing. Must have state watercraft boat operators license (will train), biology background, and valid driver’s license.  Position is located in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Application deadline for both of these programs is March 11. You can find out more at www.stonelab.osu.edu.