June 4, 2025

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 with students and colleagues on your campus. 

If you are at IAGLR June 5, don't miss the session on Fate and Transport of Microplastics, PFAS, and Other Emerging Contaminants. This is an all-day lineup of researchers from Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. They will explore recent research advancements on the characterization, fate and transport of microplastics, PFAS, and other emerging contaminants. 

Are you recruiting undergraduates for research positions or internships? We can help spread the word and post your positions to our website. Email the information to freshwater-collab@uwm.edu. 

The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation is offering a week-long educational program on Mallard Island in Rainy Lake, located along the Minnesota and Ontario border. The program is free for undergraduate students, except for transportation to Rainy Lake and food.

Activities include exploration of Oberholtzer’s extensive library and archives, work projects to improve the island, short hikes and canoe paddles, and shared meals prepared by participants. Traditional Anishinaabe ceremonies may also be offered when elders are available.To apply, complete the application form under “Stewards of the Wilderness.” Applications due June 15.

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The Center for Water Policy is hiring an assistant director. This is a full-time, non-teaching academic staff position at the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences. The application deadline is June 16, 2025.

Read the job description. 

Please share opportunities below with K-12 students and educators. 

The PFAS Education Workshop, created and hosted by Seyed Javad Amirfakhri at UW-Stevens Point, helps middle and high school educators bring PFAS education into their classrooms. These materials are downloadable and free for any educator to use. Download PFAS Workshop Materials

UW-La Crosse is hosting a multi-day camp for incoming 9-12 grade students. Students participate in 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.

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Do you know someone interested in a freshwater or marine science career? The UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences is offering informational tours on their research boat for high school juniors and seniors, transfer students and professionals interested in pursuing a master's degree.

Prospective students will board the R/V Neeskay for an information session, tour, and science field trip. Upcoming tours:
Tuesday, June 24
Tuesday, July 15

Space is limited. Secure a spot.

Freshwater Collaborative courses offer students immersive field and lab work to prepare for the workforce. Additional details and downloadable flyers and presentation slides available on our website. 

July 7-Aug. 16
UW-Milwaukee. 3 credits.

This general education course addresses the importance of water in biological, ecological, physical, climate and economic systems, and the consequences of distributing the natural water cycle. Info at freshwater.wisconsin.edu/for-students/fcw-courses-experiences/ 

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