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The Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin is published the first Wednesday of each month except July. It provides information about water-related conferences, collaborative courses and field experiences, undergraduate research positions and internships, and other opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at the Universities of Wisconsin. Please share information on your campus.
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Undergraduate Research/Internship/Job Opportunities |
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The WDNR is hosting job fairs in Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Appleton and Stoughton in January. Talk one-on-one with DNR staff about the full-time and part-time opportunities in a wide variety of careers.
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Deadline Jan. 15: Full-time Positions at Lake Superior Research Institute |
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Admission Deadline Jan. 15: Water Policy and Science Communications Graduate Fellow |
The Center for Water Policy is hiring a two-year funded Water Policy and Science Communications Graduate Student Research Fellowship for fall 2024 through spring 2026. The student must be admitted to UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences master’s degree program, water policy thesis track.
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Deadline Jan. 31: Paid Summer Internships with Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District |
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is hiring for its 2024 Summer Internship Program. Enrolled university and technical college students will gain valuable experience while enhancing the quality of our water.
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Deadline Feb. 1: LAKES REU at UW-Stout |
UW-Stout’s LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates offers students the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research that looks at the root causes of and solutions to phosphorus pollution. Preference given to students with limited research opportunities at their home campuses.
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Deadline Feb. 15: Freshwater@UW Summer Scholars |
The Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program is accepting applications for 2024. Housing, food and stipend provided. Projects will take place May 28-Aug. 3 at UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-La Crosse, UW-Green Bay, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Oshkosh.
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2024 Summer Student Research and Internship Opportunities |
UW Oshkosh is hiring undergraduates from any UW school for summer research assistant and internship positions with the EPA, Wisconsin Coastal Management, NOAA, Vilas County Environmental Health Program and Vilas County Health Department. Includes salary, travel reimbursement and housing. May also qualify for internship credits. Positions will be filled by mid-February.
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters Summer Internships |
The UW Oshkosh ERIC lab is hiring students from any UW school for the Clean Boats Clean Waters Program in Vilas County. Interns inspect watercraft for aquatic invasive species and provide information to boaters about prevention. Includes salary, travel reimbursement and housing. Positions will be filled by March 1.
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Deadline Feb. 2: Freshwater Science Field Studies in Western Wisconsin |
May 20 – May 31
Students learn field and laboratory skills used to assess freshwater science investigations in geology, biology, geography, and agriculture. Taught by instructors from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls, and UW-Oshkosh. Open to undergraduates enrolled in a UW school.
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Deadline Feb. 10: Summer Field Research in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico |
May 27 – July 15
Applications are being accepted for freshwater research in Mexico, offered through the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences. Enrollment is limited to seven. Students from any study discipline and any university encouraged to apply.
More Information
Downloadable Flyer
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Deadline March 31: Human Interactions with Lake Michigan Coastal Ecosystems |
May 28 – June 22
Students in this 3-credit course learn basic sampling techniques and technologies to study how Wisconsin’s freshwater coast and Great Lakes ecosystem have been impacted by climate change, wastewater runoff, agricultural runoff and coastal erosion. Taught by faculty from UW-Milwaukee, UW-Green Bay and UW-Parkside. Open to undergraduates enrolled in a UW school. Lodging and meals provided. Spaces are limited. Interested students must apply and be accepted to enroll.
More Information
Downloadable Flyer
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Special Topics in Freshwater Science Laboratory and Field Techniques |
May 28 – June 14
This two-credit transformative summer course with faculty from UW-River Falls and UW-Madison focuses on laboratory and field techniques for freshwater-related work. Gain practical knowledge of field measurements of water-related processes such as water quality, soil properties, greenhouse gas emissions, and good laboratory practices pre- and post-sampling. Open to undergraduates enrolled in a UW school. Students must apply for enrollment. Lodging and accommodations provided for selected participants. For more information and to apply, please contact Dr. Bahareh Hassanpour, Dr. Susanne Wiesner or Dr. Grace Bulltail.
Downloadable Flyer
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Deadline March 31: Water Pollution Field Lab and Methods |
May 28 – June 24
This collaborative course introduces students to laboratory and field methods used to assess the environmental and health effects of water pollution. Taught by faculty from UW-Milwaukee, UW-La Crosse and UW-Whitewater. In-person course work will take place at the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences June 3-14. Open to undergraduates enrolled in a UW school.
More Information
Downloadable Flyer
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Field Sampling and Analysis, Door County and Land O' Lakes |
June 10 – June 21
This is 3-credit field and lab experience for students interested in practical and hands-on environmental sampling, experiments and analysis. The course takes place on the Lowenwood campus in Land O’ Lakes and at the UW Oshkosh laboratory at Crossroads at Big Creek in Door County. Open to any student enrolled in a UW school.
Downloadable Flyer
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Upcoming Water Conferences for Faculty and Students |
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