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.
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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.
The following opportunities are open to any student enrolled at a Universities of Wisconsin school.
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Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program |
The Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program is recruiting students from a wide range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, hydrology, economics, and more. This paid summer program offers immersive, hands-on mentored research experiences and professional development at UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-La Crosse, UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point or in Manitowoc, WI. Deadline to apply is Feb. 15. Learn about the research projects and apply. Download a campus flyer.
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters 2026 Summer Internships |
The Clean Boats Clean Waters program is hiring 10 paid summer interns to work in the Vilas County area. Students provide information to boaters about Aquatic Invasive Species prevention; inspect boats, trailers, tow vehicles and related equipment for aquatic invasive species; and upload data to the Wisconsin DNR database. These are paid positions and include housing and travel reimbursement. Positions to be filled ASAP. Visit our website for details. Download a campus flyer.
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Water Policy and Science Communications Graduate Student Research Fellowship |
The Center for Water Policy at UW-Milwaukee is seeking candidates for a two-year funded Water Policy and Science Communications Graduate Student Research Fellowship. This is a paid fellowship, starting fall 2026 through spring 2028, for a student enrolled in the water policy thesis track master’s degree at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. The fall semester 2026 application deadline is Jan. 31. Read full job description and application deadlines.
| Student Development Internships With WDNR |
Summer Internship with Watts Water |
LAKES REU Summer Opportunities at UW-Stout |
The LAKES REU is recruiting eight students from ANY university to join its 10th cohort June 7-Aug. 8. The REU is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense ASSURE program. Housing, stipends, and funds for food will be provided to accepted students. UW-Stout will also provide funding for students to present their research at a national conference in the year following their summer research. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1. Learn about the program and apply
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Visit our website for details on courses and enrollment.
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NEW! Ag-Water Seminar and Field Experience. The seminar is a semester-long online course. The field experience is three days in May. Open to students enrolled at UW-Green Bay, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stevens Point. More about the courses.
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Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences. UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences. Open to undergraduates with junior standing and graduate students. See website for enrollment details for non-UWM students.
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Elements of Water. UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences. This is a general education course for undergraduates and is open to high school students enrolled in the Early College Credit Program. See website for enrollment details for non-UWM students.
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Fundamentals of Freshwater, BIOS 125. UW-Parkside. This is a three-credit introductory lecture course. Students from other universities can enroll as a special student.
- Marine Transportation Management, TRSP 325. UW-Superior. This course is an elective for the Transportation & Logistics Management major at UW-Superior. Prerequisite: Admission to the UW-Superior School of Business and Economics.
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Visit our website for details on courses and enrollment.
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June 23-July 3, EGRT 374: 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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Elements of Water. This is a general education course for undergraduates at UW-Milwaukee and is open to high school students enrolled in the Early College Credit Program. See website for enrollment details for non-UWM students.
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May 18-June 5, Field Hydrology, GEOL 472. 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. Food, lodging and transportation provided. Applications will open in January 2026, with a deadline in March 2026. Download a flyer.
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NEW! 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 additional information. Apply by Feb. 15. Download a flyer.
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