Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin |
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The Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin is published the first Wednesday of each month during the academic year. It provides information about upcoming conferences, employment opportunities, collaborative courses and experiences, and other water-related opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at the Universities of Wisconsin.
Please share information with students and colleagues on your campus.
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Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network |
Looking to connect your water research with real-world decision-making? Check out the new video explainer of the Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network.
Thanks to the UW-Milwaukee Center for Water Policy for creating the video and facilitating the Network.
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Undergraduate Research and Internship Opportunities |
Are you recruiting undergraduates for research positions or internships? We can help spread the word and post your positions to our website, in our newsletter and on social media. Email the information to freshwater-collab@uwm.edu.
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DAM Crew Monitoring and Restoration Experience, July 20-31 |
Join the the Dam Analysis Monitoring (DAM) Crew this summer! This is a two-week river monitoring and restoration workshop experience through UW-River Falls. Positions are open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students from any Universities of Wisconsin school are encouraged to apply. Participation is free, and funds are available for food and travel expenses.
Applications Due May 15. Download flyer.
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State Conservation Advocates with Environment Wisconsin |
Environment Wisconsin is hiring Conservation Advocates to conserve and protect Wisconsin’s special places, defend wildlife, reduce reliance on single use plastics and other products that pollute and waste resources, and promote clean energy solutions. This position is ideal for recent graduates or those who will graduate in May. Madison is the preferred location, but other locations in Wisconsin will be considered. Apply Here
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Field Interviewers for National Marine Sanctuary Foundation |
West Virginia University and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are looking for field interviewers to survey visitors to the waters and coastal areas of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. These are paid part-time positions in Wisconsin from April to September. Details on the website.
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Knauss Fellowship Program |
The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program is accepting applications for the National Sea Grant College Program’s John A. Knauss Marine (and Great Lakes) Policy Fellowship Program. The program matches graduate students with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government in the Washington, D.C. area, for one-year paid internships.
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UW-Milwaukee Freshwater Opportunities Newsletter |
UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences now offers its Freshwater Opportunities Newsletter online. You'll find additional internships, jobs and other opportunities. Visit the site and bookmark it!
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AquaHacking Binational Challenge |
The AquaHacking Binational Challenge is an opportunity to create real solutions that protect our water and strengthen communities across North America. This free, seven-month innovation and entrepreneurship program brings together students, researchers, and young professionals from Canada and the U.S. to protect one of the world’s most critical shared freshwater systems — the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. Compete for $70,000 in seed funding plus other benefits.
Learn more and apply by April 6.
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Freshwater Collaborative courses offer students immersive field and lab work to prepare them for the workforce. Details available on our website.
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- May 1-3: Ag-Water Field Experience. Three-day, one-credit collaborative field course hosted at UW-Platteville and offered to students enrolled at UW-Platteville, UW-Green Bay, UW-River Falls or UW-Stevens Point.
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May 18-June 5, Field Hydrology. Three-credit field course in western Wisconsin offered through UW-Eau Claire in collaboration with UW-River Falls and UW-Stout. Open to students enrolled at any university.
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May 25-June 5, Special Topics in Freshwater Science Laboratory and Field Techniques. Two-credit hybrid course with faculty from UW-River Falls and UW-Green Bay. Students must apply. Lodging at UW-River Falls provided for in-person week. Open to students enrolled at any university. Download a flyer.
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June 1-5, Expedition to Great Lake Michigan. One-credit course. Learn the fundamentals of working on the Great Lakes while aboard UW-Milwaukee's R/V Neeskay. Earn a marine technician micro-credential and qualify for a Deck Operations Certificate through the Marine Technology Society. Open to students enrolled at any university.
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June 8-July 3, Human Interactions with Lake Michigan Coastal Ecosystems. Three-credit hands-on course explores the human impacts on Lake Michigan coastal ecosystems from Green Bay to Kenosha. Taught by UW-Milwaukee and UW-Green Bay. Open to 12 students from any campus. Meals and lodging provided. Download a flyer.
- June 15-July 27, Elements of Water. Three-credit general education course for undergraduates. Open to high school students enrolled in the Early College Credit Program. See website for enrollment details for non-UW-Milwaukee students. Download a flyer.
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June 23-July 3, Field Sampling and Analysis. Three-credit course offered through UW Oshkosh takes place in Door County and Land O'Lakes. Housing provided. Open to students enrolled at any university.
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Aug. 15-19, River Studies Field Course. UW-La Crosse. One-credit river research trip. Open to students enrolled at any university. Limited scholarships available. See course website for information and to apply.
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Opportunities for K-12 Students and Educators |
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Freshwater Collaborative offers immersive experiences for K-12 students and educators. Details available on our website.
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High School Freshwater Summer Scholars Program at UW-Green Bay. Participants in this 10-week paid internship program engage in freshwater-centered research and have enhanced opportunities to explore water science careers and research through field trips and presentations. Open to students enrolled in high school, including graduating seniors. Apply by April 13.
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Freshwater Science Field Experience in Western Wisconsin, June 21-25. Explore western Wisconsin’s lakes, streams, and groundwater with faculty and students from UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, and UW-River Falls. Open to 24 high school juniors and seniors. All participants are eligible for full-tuition scholarships thanks to funding from the Freshwater Collaborative.
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K-12 Educator Groundwater Workshop at UW-Eau Claire, June 26. This workshop is free to any educator in Wisconsin who participates in K-12 science education. Participants receive a groundwater model for their school. Apply by May 15.
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Freshwater High School Experience at UW Oshkosh, July 13-15. Conduct hands-on research, pilot water drones, explore waterways on a pontoon boat, learn about freshwater college majors and careers, and enjoy fun evening activities in the residence halls. Open to 20 students. Aside from a $25 participation fee, all costs are covered by the Freshwater Collaborative.
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My River Adventures Camp, July 27-31. Students live on the UW-La Crosse campus while they enjoy a week of instructional sessions and visits to rivers in the Driftless region for hands-on fieldwork and lab activities in collaboration with UW-La Crosse faculty, local educators and community members. Limited spots available.
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Upcoming Events and Conferences |
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