Finding an Internship or Research Experience in Environmental Science
Many internships in environmental biology or environmental science are not advertised! Small, private, or public organizations generally don’t have the funds for extensive advertising. If you can build a relationship with these small groups, you can have a real advantage in applying for jobs.
You might find reading the networking and researching an employer quick guides helpful.
Don't forget to attend the Spring Environmental and Natural Resource Career Fair!
Research Tools for identifying potential employers:
- Environmental Employers in Michigan - EcoEmploy
- Career Search
Web sites that post environmental work experiences: (National Coverage)
- Student Conservation Association Internships: Intern in a Federal Park!
- Society for Conservation Biology
- The Orion Grassroots Network
- American Zoo and Aquarium Association
- Sea Grant Marine Internships
- RIT ’s list of co-ops and internships in ecology, animal, and plant biology
- Green Business Jobs and Internships
- US Geological Survey Student Jobs: [biology and geology]
- National Renewable Energy Lab
- North American Association for Environmental Education
- Smithsonian Museum Research Opportunities
- National Center for Science and the Environment
Web sites that post environmental science experiences: (MSU/Regional)
- MySpartanCareer (you will need a MSUNet ID to log in)
- Sarret Nature Center
- NOAA GERL Undergraduate Research
MSU Listservers that post environmental internship notices: