ua green fund aquaponics project 2014-2015
The Office of Early Academic Outreach (EAO) and the AISES UA chapter are seeking 5 undergraduate and 1 graduate student to fill Aquaponics and Native Seeds project positions for the 2014-2015 academic year. The job descriptions for both are outlined below. The Aquaponics and Native Seeds project builds upon the previous AISES UA geoscience outreach projects, and is funded by the UA Green Fund.
The geosciences outreach component of NASEP started in 2012 and serves as a means to expose prospective high-school students to college-level research skills through hands-on experiences, and this will be the first year that sustainability and aquaponics will be included in the programming. The goal of the Aquaponics and Native Seeds project is to explore the potential benefits of aquaponic systems compared with traditional soil-based growing methods. This will be done using seeds indigenous to Arizonan climates while respecting Native American cultural importance and values.
The Aquaponics and Native Seeds project will serve as a means for outreach to Native American high school students, professional development for the aquaponics undergraduate assistant, exploration on the potential benefits of aquaponic growing systems, and collaboration with multidisciplinary entities within and outside of the UA. There will be six aquaponic stations associated with this project including Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC), UA Cooperative Extension at Tucson Village Farm, Ha:San Preparatory and Leadership School, Hiaki High School, Amphitheater Unified School District, and Sunnyside Unified School District. However, the aquaponics undergraduate assistant will only oversee the system at NARTC.
For more information of previous geoscience projects click the Projects option in the left-hand menu.
Aquaponics Undergraduate Assistant
May 27-29; June 11-13 and August 2014—May 2015 (academic year)
With training and guidance, responsibilities for the aquaponics undergraduate assistant will include:
The undergraduate position will be $10 per hour with a maximum of fifty hours, which will total $500 during the academic year. The applicant should be in good physical health and able to perform basic tasks while outside including (but not limited to) bending, reaching, digging, planting, weeding, etc. The aquaponics undergraduate assistant will be supervised by Ace Charette, Early Academic Outreach Coordinator.
Eligible students should contact Ace Charette at [email protected]. Priority will be given to applicants who express interest by Friday May 9th, 2014.
Aquaponics Graduate Assistant Job Description
May 27-29; June 11-13 and August—May (academic year)
With training and guidance, responsibilities for the aquaponics graduate assistant will include:
Maintaining one aquaponics station located at NARTC on the UA campus. This will involve measuring pH, ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels daily in addition to assessing, measuring and recording fish/plant health. Infrequent duties may involve minor adjustments to the aquaponics systems to ensure optimal operating conditions.
Visiting sites external to the UA campus to assist in duties listed above and perform educational outreach to k-12 students.
Collaborating with Early Academic Outreach staff and with NASEP students regarding the progress of the system overall.
Sharing learning experiences with students, staff, and partnering sites/entities in order to promote better understanding and knowledge of aquaponic systems.
Participating and assist in the aquaponics build processes which will occur May 27-29 and June 11-13, 2014. The first build will be a learning experience for the aquaponics graduate assistant, and the second build will allow the aquaponics graduate assistant to take on some of the leadership responsibilities in order to facilitate learning for NASEP participants. NASEP staff will assist alongside the aquaponics graduate assistant.
Supervising 5 interns who will assist in the aquaponics build process and the day-to-day maintenance during the academic year.
Collaborating with NARTC AIRCH interns regarding soil-based growing methods and traditional plants and food/medicine preparation.
Exploring avenues for research related to aquaponic growing conditions and a one-unit aquaponics colloquium.
The graduate position will be a .25 FTE academic year graduate assistant. Salary is based on an academic salary of $23,320. The hired applicant will log 10 hours per week to earn a total of $6,340 during the 2014-2015 academic year. These hours may be broken up to devote time each week to maintain the aquaponic system at NARTC, visit external sites, attend meetings with EAO staff, and provide other job-related duties as listed above. The applicant should be in good physical health and able to perform basic tasks while outside including (but not limited to) bending, reaching, digging, planting, weeding, etc. The aquaponics graduate assistant will be supervised by Ace Charette, Early Academic Outreach Coordinator.
Eligible students should contact Ace Charette at [email protected]. Priority will be given to students who express interest by Friday May 9th, 2014.
The geosciences outreach component of NASEP started in 2012 and serves as a means to expose prospective high-school students to college-level research skills through hands-on experiences, and this will be the first year that sustainability and aquaponics will be included in the programming. The goal of the Aquaponics and Native Seeds project is to explore the potential benefits of aquaponic systems compared with traditional soil-based growing methods. This will be done using seeds indigenous to Arizonan climates while respecting Native American cultural importance and values.
The Aquaponics and Native Seeds project will serve as a means for outreach to Native American high school students, professional development for the aquaponics undergraduate assistant, exploration on the potential benefits of aquaponic growing systems, and collaboration with multidisciplinary entities within and outside of the UA. There will be six aquaponic stations associated with this project including Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC), UA Cooperative Extension at Tucson Village Farm, Ha:San Preparatory and Leadership School, Hiaki High School, Amphitheater Unified School District, and Sunnyside Unified School District. However, the aquaponics undergraduate assistant will only oversee the system at NARTC.
For more information of previous geoscience projects click the Projects option in the left-hand menu.
Aquaponics Undergraduate Assistant
May 27-29; June 11-13 and August 2014—May 2015 (academic year)
With training and guidance, responsibilities for the aquaponics undergraduate assistant will include:
- Assisting in one of two aquaponics build processes which will occur May 27th 13, 2014. NASEP staff and an aquaponics graduate assistant will advise the aquaponics undergraduate assistant during the build process.
- Day-to-day maintenance of an aquaponic system located at NARTC
- Assisting the setup of aquaponics systems at sites external to the UA
- Participating in the AISES Geosciences event in November
- Time spent visiting and observing existing aquaponic stations in the Tucson community
The undergraduate position will be $10 per hour with a maximum of fifty hours, which will total $500 during the academic year. The applicant should be in good physical health and able to perform basic tasks while outside including (but not limited to) bending, reaching, digging, planting, weeding, etc. The aquaponics undergraduate assistant will be supervised by Ace Charette, Early Academic Outreach Coordinator.
Eligible students should contact Ace Charette at [email protected]. Priority will be given to applicants who express interest by Friday May 9th, 2014.
Aquaponics Graduate Assistant Job Description
May 27-29; June 11-13 and August—May (academic year)
With training and guidance, responsibilities for the aquaponics graduate assistant will include:
Maintaining one aquaponics station located at NARTC on the UA campus. This will involve measuring pH, ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels daily in addition to assessing, measuring and recording fish/plant health. Infrequent duties may involve minor adjustments to the aquaponics systems to ensure optimal operating conditions.
Visiting sites external to the UA campus to assist in duties listed above and perform educational outreach to k-12 students.
Collaborating with Early Academic Outreach staff and with NASEP students regarding the progress of the system overall.
Sharing learning experiences with students, staff, and partnering sites/entities in order to promote better understanding and knowledge of aquaponic systems.
Participating and assist in the aquaponics build processes which will occur May 27-29 and June 11-13, 2014. The first build will be a learning experience for the aquaponics graduate assistant, and the second build will allow the aquaponics graduate assistant to take on some of the leadership responsibilities in order to facilitate learning for NASEP participants. NASEP staff will assist alongside the aquaponics graduate assistant.
Supervising 5 interns who will assist in the aquaponics build process and the day-to-day maintenance during the academic year.
Collaborating with NARTC AIRCH interns regarding soil-based growing methods and traditional plants and food/medicine preparation.
Exploring avenues for research related to aquaponic growing conditions and a one-unit aquaponics colloquium.
The graduate position will be a .25 FTE academic year graduate assistant. Salary is based on an academic salary of $23,320. The hired applicant will log 10 hours per week to earn a total of $6,340 during the 2014-2015 academic year. These hours may be broken up to devote time each week to maintain the aquaponic system at NARTC, visit external sites, attend meetings with EAO staff, and provide other job-related duties as listed above. The applicant should be in good physical health and able to perform basic tasks while outside including (but not limited to) bending, reaching, digging, planting, weeding, etc. The aquaponics graduate assistant will be supervised by Ace Charette, Early Academic Outreach Coordinator.
Eligible students should contact Ace Charette at [email protected]. Priority will be given to students who express interest by Friday May 9th, 2014.
AISES internship program - summer 2014
The AISES Internship Program provides students with applied work experience and an opportunity to explore career options. Placing students in 10-week summer positions with partner agencies, the program also promotes advanced study to the graduate level and assists students in developing professional networks. This year, AISES is happy to announce that we will have 6-7 internship positions available with our partners at the US Bureau of Land Management (Arizona), USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (DC Metro Area), and Bonneville Power Authority (Pacific Northwest).
Internship Eligibility Criteria
Interns are provided with the following:
Internship Terms & Conditions
As this is a 10-week program, students must be available and able to work from early June to August 22, 2014 (sooner depending on start date, which can vary due to the background check process). Students are expected to finish their internship as set and early releases are not permissible. (Make sure you know your school’s fall semester start date before applying.) Students must submit brief, weekly reports to AISES. Stipends, travel allowances and provided housing are all considered taxable income and taxes will be withheld per federal tax law. Students are paid every two weeks. AISES pays for airfare and lodging directly to the providers.
To learn more about what is expected and how/where to apply, please go to: http://www.aises.org/scholarships/internships
Application Dates:
Application opening date: April 24, 2014
Application deadline: May 11, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
Application Process:
AISES only accepts Internship applications submitted online via our online scholarship platform, https://aises.starsscholarshipsonline.com/stars/default.aspx.
If you have questions, please email Katherine Cristiano at [email protected] or call her at our Colorado field Office at 720-552-6123.
Internship Eligibility Criteria
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). (Bonneville Power Administration will consider GPAs that fall slightly below requirement).
- Be enrolled and pursuing a degree in a college or university on a full-time basis.
- Be a college/university sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student at the time the internship begins. (State Department Intern applicants must have earned at least 60 semester hours prior to their internship.)
- Desired majors include: Botany, Natural Resources Sciences, Wildlife Management, Environmental Sciences, Archeology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Sciences, Energy-Related Fields, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, and other similar majors.
- Be a U.S. citizen or, in some cases, a permanent U.S. resident. (A copy of your birth certificate or passport must be uploaded with the application package.)
- Be a current AISES member
Interns are provided with the following:
- Round-trip airfare or mileage to internship site
- Weekly stipend ($400 to $550 per week, depending upon the agency)
- Lodging is paid for by AISES
- Local transportation allowance (up to $70 per week)
Internship Terms & Conditions
- Finish the entire 10 weeks of full-time work in the assigned office. Note: Interns should not take on this commitment if it creates undue hardship or if their personal or financial obligations prevent them from participating for the full 10 consecutive weeks.
- Work exclusively for the agency assigned.
- Provide a comprehensive assessment of the program upon its completion.
- Agree to and abide by the AISES Code of Conduct.
As this is a 10-week program, students must be available and able to work from early June to August 22, 2014 (sooner depending on start date, which can vary due to the background check process). Students are expected to finish their internship as set and early releases are not permissible. (Make sure you know your school’s fall semester start date before applying.) Students must submit brief, weekly reports to AISES. Stipends, travel allowances and provided housing are all considered taxable income and taxes will be withheld per federal tax law. Students are paid every two weeks. AISES pays for airfare and lodging directly to the providers.
To learn more about what is expected and how/where to apply, please go to: http://www.aises.org/scholarships/internships
Application Dates:
Application opening date: April 24, 2014
Application deadline: May 11, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
Application Process:
AISES only accepts Internship applications submitted online via our online scholarship platform, https://aises.starsscholarshipsonline.com/stars/default.aspx.
If you have questions, please email Katherine Cristiano at [email protected] or call her at our Colorado field Office at 720-552-6123.
Reid park summer internship
Are you interested in helping Reid Park Zoo with their baby elephant birth over the summer. If so read on..
Reid Park Zoo is home to a breeding herd of African Elephants, and is offering a truly unique opportunity for UA CALS Students in the School of Natural Resources & Environment and the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences. You will be able to assist with monitoring and observing a pregnant African Elephant.
The goal is to monitor her behavior for several weeks leading up to and including the birth, as well as calf observations for six weeks post birth. Students will be responsible for recording behavioral observations in Tap Logs.
Students must be available to attend birth watch training seminars with Zoo staff the second week of June (multiple sessions will be offered). Work will begin the week of June 15th and continue until the fall semester begins. Observation sessions are 8 hour shifts with a one hour meal break. Shifts run from 6am-3pm, 2pm-11pm, and 10pm-7am.Eligible students must commit to two sessions a week, but can sign up for more if available.
This unique opportunity will allow you to be up close to the elephant herd and learn from experts. You will not care for, feed, interact directly with or clean up after the animals. Observation teams will consist of one RPZ staff member and one student.Eligible students must be a junior with a GPA must of at least 3.0
For questions and to apply please email letter of interest and resume to Dr. Sue Tygielski ([email protected]), Elephant Manager at the Reid Park Zoo
Application deadline: May 21, 2014 at 5pm
Reid Park Zoo is home to a breeding herd of African Elephants, and is offering a truly unique opportunity for UA CALS Students in the School of Natural Resources & Environment and the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences. You will be able to assist with monitoring and observing a pregnant African Elephant.
The goal is to monitor her behavior for several weeks leading up to and including the birth, as well as calf observations for six weeks post birth. Students will be responsible for recording behavioral observations in Tap Logs.
Students must be available to attend birth watch training seminars with Zoo staff the second week of June (multiple sessions will be offered). Work will begin the week of June 15th and continue until the fall semester begins. Observation sessions are 8 hour shifts with a one hour meal break. Shifts run from 6am-3pm, 2pm-11pm, and 10pm-7am.Eligible students must commit to two sessions a week, but can sign up for more if available.
This unique opportunity will allow you to be up close to the elephant herd and learn from experts. You will not care for, feed, interact directly with or clean up after the animals. Observation teams will consist of one RPZ staff member and one student.Eligible students must be a junior with a GPA must of at least 3.0
For questions and to apply please email letter of interest and resume to Dr. Sue Tygielski ([email protected]), Elephant Manager at the Reid Park Zoo
Application deadline: May 21, 2014 at 5pm
american indian research center for health internships
CHILD/ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND DIABETES NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT INTERNSHIP
May 12, 2014-July 18, 2014
The purpose of this 10-week internship is to provide support for the American Indian Research Center for Health (AIRCH) 7 program awarded to the InterTribal Council of Arizona. AIRCH 7 aims to recruit, train, and facilitate graduation of American Indian students in health science research. The focus of this position is the Summer Medical Wellness Camp for Native American youth at risk for diabetes.
The student office will be at the Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) at 1642 E. Helen Street. This is a full-time position with some flexibility surrounding summer coursework. Attendance at the Summer Medical Wellness Camp is required (June 1-6, 2014).
The direct supervisor is Dr. Francine Gachupin, NARTC Assistant Director. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Dr. Gachupin at [email protected]. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Gachupin in (520) 621-5072.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND SOCIAL NETWORKING NATIVE AMERICAN INTERNSHIP
May 12th-September 14th, 2014
(Annual renewal of the internship through 2018 depending upon funding)
The purpose of the internship is to provide content and support for the American Indian Research Center for Health (AIRCH) 7 grant awarded to the InterTribal Council of Arizona. AIRCH 7 aims to recruit, train, and facilitate graduation of American Indian students in health science research by improving on our best approaches from the past, creating new partnerships, and taking advantage of social media and social networks to provide support to students.
The student office will be at the Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) at 1642 E. Helen Street. This is a part-time position with flexibility surrounding student coursework. The student will be supervised by the Program Coordinator and the NARTC Director. The student should be familiar with social media but will receive support from the IT at the College of Community and Family Medicine. The student will be provided a laptop or a tablet for maximum mobility and to facilitate frequent responses to students within the media/networking sites. Mac skills are preferred. Student growth will be further encouraged through Health Communication training and development of research skills.
The direct supervisor is Dr. Teshia Solomon, NARTC Director, available at [email protected] or 626-1123 (office). Any issues with the student’s performance should first try to be resolved with the student and the Program Coordinator and if the problem persists, with Dr. Solomon. The student will be eligible for $10/hour in pay for this internship.
Eligible applicants should contact the AIRCH 7 Program Coordinator, Natalie Pool, at [email protected] or 621-5920 (office) to arrange an interview.
May 12, 2014-July 18, 2014
The purpose of this 10-week internship is to provide support for the American Indian Research Center for Health (AIRCH) 7 program awarded to the InterTribal Council of Arizona. AIRCH 7 aims to recruit, train, and facilitate graduation of American Indian students in health science research. The focus of this position is the Summer Medical Wellness Camp for Native American youth at risk for diabetes.
- Communicate with health program personnel and parents to complete registrations forms
- Assist with preparing camp documents including schedules, forms, pre- and post-tests, evaluations, questionnaires, and packets.
- Assist with filing, collating, copying, printing and scanning.
- Assist with supply ordering, inventory, and dissemination.
- Assist with data collection, data entry, analysis, and reports under the mentorship of the
- Attend and participate in the Summer Medical Wellness Camp including set-up and clean-up, intake/outtake sessions, serving as Counselor, assisting with coordination of activities, assisting volunteers, assisting instructors and assisting with follow-up.
- Present a scholarly paper and poster on the camp experience with accompanying supporting
The student office will be at the Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) at 1642 E. Helen Street. This is a full-time position with some flexibility surrounding summer coursework. Attendance at the Summer Medical Wellness Camp is required (June 1-6, 2014).
- The student will provide high-level oversight and technical assistance to the NARTC Assistant Director to ensure that all camp requirements are met.
- Possibly need to drive a rental vehicle during the camp; a valid driver’s license in good standing is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional software is highly preferred.
- Professional conduct and maintenance of confidentiality will be important components of this internship considering the youth population and American Indian cultures.
The direct supervisor is Dr. Francine Gachupin, NARTC Assistant Director. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Dr. Gachupin at [email protected]. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Gachupin in (520) 621-5072.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND SOCIAL NETWORKING NATIVE AMERICAN INTERNSHIP
May 12th-September 14th, 2014
(Annual renewal of the internship through 2018 depending upon funding)
The purpose of the internship is to provide content and support for the American Indian Research Center for Health (AIRCH) 7 grant awarded to the InterTribal Council of Arizona. AIRCH 7 aims to recruit, train, and facilitate graduation of American Indian students in health science research by improving on our best approaches from the past, creating new partnerships, and taking advantage of social media and social networks to provide support to students.
- Assist in creating and carefully monitoring social media and networking forums (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogging, texting, etc.) that facilitate career development and relationship building among American Indian students.
- Develop relevant materials and resources on the media and networking sites such as effective study tips, creating scientific posters, or peer mentoring as a means of fostering support and sharing information.
- Actively participate in the social forums in order to identify pertinent issues facing American Indian students in the health sciences and be able to report these trends to the team.
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Primary Investigator to ensure the timely delivery of supportive articles or resources based on student feedback within the social media
- With support from the Instructional Technology (IT) and grant staff, create a Words of Wisdom Notebook containing quotes, stories, and guidance from successful Native researchers in both a print and digital format. This task will include editing video and written narratives to compile a resource that provides encouragement to Native students and can be shared nationwide.
- Attend and contribute to planning meetings that do not conflict with coursework.
The student office will be at the Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) at 1642 E. Helen Street. This is a part-time position with flexibility surrounding student coursework. The student will be supervised by the Program Coordinator and the NARTC Director. The student should be familiar with social media but will receive support from the IT at the College of Community and Family Medicine. The student will be provided a laptop or a tablet for maximum mobility and to facilitate frequent responses to students within the media/networking sites. Mac skills are preferred. Student growth will be further encouraged through Health Communication training and development of research skills.
The direct supervisor is Dr. Teshia Solomon, NARTC Director, available at [email protected] or 626-1123 (office). Any issues with the student’s performance should first try to be resolved with the student and the Program Coordinator and if the problem persists, with Dr. Solomon. The student will be eligible for $10/hour in pay for this internship.
Eligible applicants should contact the AIRCH 7 Program Coordinator, Natalie Pool, at [email protected] or 621-5920 (office) to arrange an interview.
2014 summer internship opportunities with sandia national laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. Sandia is a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.
SNL is seeking outstanding student candidates for 2014 summer internships in Albuquerque, NM and Livermore, CA. Sandia student interns can expect:
• A real-world, hands-on experience working with extraordinary, world-class scientists and engineers
• An intern cohort group from top tier universities
• Invitations to participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events
• Competitive rate of pay
• Travel expense reimbursement, subject to eligibility criteria
• Amazing outdoor recreation and cultural activities at both locations
• Opportunities to learn more about a career at Sandia upon graduation
If you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Technology, Business, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, and meet Sandia’s intern program eligibility requirements, we invite you to submit your resume and application at www.sandia.gov/careers.
SNL is seeking outstanding student candidates for 2014 summer internships in Albuquerque, NM and Livermore, CA. Sandia student interns can expect:
• A real-world, hands-on experience working with extraordinary, world-class scientists and engineers
• An intern cohort group from top tier universities
• Invitations to participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events
• Competitive rate of pay
• Travel expense reimbursement, subject to eligibility criteria
• Amazing outdoor recreation and cultural activities at both locations
• Opportunities to learn more about a career at Sandia upon graduation
If you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Technology, Business, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, and meet Sandia’s intern program eligibility requirements, we invite you to submit your resume and application at www.sandia.gov/careers.
