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• NRES Summer Research and Management Internship 2026

  by Beatriz HaverkosNov 21, 2025 2:00 pm |  6  Views

  Current undergraduates in NRES are eligible to apply for this summer internship to gain experience in 

  both research and management of natural resources. Tasks conducted in this position may include forest 

  health research and monitoring, invasive species research and management, monitoring and managing 

  for wildlife, forest restoration, and assisting with general management tasks.

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• Seasonal Forester Colorado State Forest Service (due Feb. 15th, 2026)

  by Beatriz HaverkosNov 20, 2025 2:45 pm |  6  Views

  The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. In addition to our state office on the CSU Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, the CSFS maintains 18 field offices throughout Colorado. Our professional staff offer Colorado residents an easily accessible source of technical forestry assistance and educational outreach.

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• [NC-CLIMATE] 2026 USDA REEU North Central Watershed Internship

  by Beatriz HaverkosNov 20, 2025 1:45 pm |  5  Views

  The applications for the 5th year of USDA REEU (Research & Extension Experience for Undergraduates) for North Central Watershed Internship Program is now open! Applications are due November 30 for consideration for our summer 2026 program. Partners/locations that will be hosting interns this year include South Dakota State University (in Aberdeen), University of Wisconsin (in Milwaukee), University of Illinois, Iowa State University, and University of Missouri. This is a paid internship with full-time hours during the summer of 2026, for 10-12 weeks. We hope you can help tell others about this excellent opportunity.  

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• Zero Waste Coordinator - Facilities and Services (Apply by November 21, 2025)

  by Beatriz HaverkosNov 3, 2025 1:30 pm |  31  Views

  Reduce waste sent to landfills from Urbana campus, via direct management of F&S Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) operations.
  
  

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• LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Workshops

  by Beatriz HaverkosOct 21, 2025 3:15 pm |  15  Views

  Finish your year off strongly by becoming a LEED Green Associate professional and show employers your certified knowledge in sustainability before April 2026, when the exam version is set to become more challenging. While LEED itself is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited demonstrating their expertise in sustainability. 

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• Environmental Leadership Program

  by Beatriz HaverkosOct 7, 2025 3:00 pm |  19  Views

  The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) prepares undergraduates for leadership roles in sustainability fields. Through real-world experience with legislators, nonprofits, and business leaders, this program teaches students how to effectively advocate for policies that improve community sustainability and develops their communication and problem-solving skills around environmental problems. The ELP prepares them for careers in both the public and private sectors and offers valuable networking opportunities with leaders in the field.  

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• Guatemala Wildlife Biology Program 2026

  by Beatriz HaverkosOct 2, 2025 3:30 pm |  30  Views

  The two-week program is set on site at the rescue center and students will participate in daily animal husbandry as well as take part in both lectures and practical hands-on sessions to reinforce the lecture material.

  Any student interested in wildlife biology can apply.

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• Alumni/student Mentorship Program

  by Beatriz HaverkosOct 2, 2025 3:15 pm |  12  Views

  Great news! The deadline to apply for the new alumni/student mentorship program has been extended!  This new program is designed to connect current students with experienced alumni mentors who are eager to support your academic, professional, and personal growth. 

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• For Undergraduate Students: Apply for the 2026 LeaderShape® Institute™

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 30, 2025 3:30 pm |  24  Views

  The LeaderShape® Institute™ is a nationally recognized four-day, three-night leadership retreat for Illinois undergraduate students of all majors. This immersive experience will take place January 12-15, 2026, at Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello, IL. Students selected to participate will attend for free thanks to the generous financial support of campus sponsors. 

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• Graduate Research Assistantship in Environmental Social Sciences and Qualitative Analysis starting in Fall 2026

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 30, 2025 3:30 pm |  31  Views

  The successful applicant will conduct qualitative data analysis based on semi-structured interviews and Net-Maps with coffee farmers in Colombia, focusing on their social interactions (with peers and others) and the implementation of sustainable practices (e.g. agroforestry, soil conservation). They will also support additional research activities related to the project, contribute to the preparation of at least one peer-reviewed article, and collaborate with an international team of scholars based in Australia, Sweden, and Colombia. The selected candidate will pursue the Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. 

  One of the desired qualifications is Spanish since the data to be analyzed is in Spanish

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