The institution: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio. This facility is located on a 1,200 acre natural area with a 600 acre lake and 600 acres of wetlands, ponds and uplands.The program: Interns conduct on-the-ground research projects and assist in conservation education programs at the site. Each undergraduate student is assigned a research topic and is required to develop a proposal that includes background, justification and methodology.
- 20 May - 3 July 2009
- Stipend
- Housing and partial travel allowance for students outside San Antonio area
- Collaborate with graduate students and faculty from local universities currently conducting site-based research
- Meet with conservation professionals employed by city, state, and federal agencies, along with businesses and other non-governmental organizations
Eligibility:
- Completion of two years of university study
- Academic training in natural resources, natural sciences, environmental sciences, education, recreation, or related field is preferred
- Natural history background and interest in environmental research or education is preferred
Deadline: 1 April 2009
More information: Email Iliana Pena at ipena@audobon.org
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