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  • World Rainforest Day Summit - online June 21 and 22 (free to attend)

    World Rainforest Day

    We invite you to join a global movement for our future with healthy, standing forests on a thriving planet.

  • Boater Safety Training Workshop September 12-13, 2023 (Springfield, IL; register by Sept. 1)

    This two-day workshop is aimed at educating students and young professionals in fishery and wildlife fields on boater’s safety and boating skills. Day one of the workshop, September 12, 2023, participants will receive their Illinois boating license (a requirement for those born on or after January 1, 1998) by completing the in-class Illinois boating education course and exam. This course covers boater’s safety, equipment and requirements for boating, navigation, motorboats, registration and titling, emergencies, and Illinois boating laws. Day two, September 13th, 2023, participants will participate in five instructor-led, hands-on training modules including boat driving, boat towing, trailer knowledge, boat/trailer maintenance and repair, and rules and regulations explained by IL Conservation Police Officers. Groups of participants will rotate through these modules spending about 1.5 hours at each station with two-three instructors.

  • Purdue University Ecological Sciences and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Fall Preview Day Sept. 28

    The Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program is hosting a Fall Preview Day for prospective students. Please join us to learn about the ESE program, meet current students and faculty, and have your questions answered by our staff. This is a free, in person event that requires an RSVP via the provided QR Code. If you are considering a graduate program to work toward environmental solutions we would love for you to join us!

  • First Look @Argonne STEM Recruitment Event for Underrepresented Groups October 20, 2023

    Our goal for this conference is to show students the diverse STEM research and opportunities at Argonne and across the DOE laboratory complex, and the support we offer in navigating the summer internship application process.

    Register by October 2, 2023.

  • Fall Stream Mentoring in Urbana October 3, 2023

    Join RiverWatch staff members in monitoring a stream by conducting a habitat survey and collecting macroinvertebrates (water bugs) at our Mentoring Events; no experience required. 

  • UCSB Global Studies MA & PhD Info Sessions November 6 & 30, 2023

    General Program Information
    MA and PhD Funding
    Application Tips
    Q&A w/ Current Students

  • SCIENCEx Experimental Forests and Ranges Webinar Series November 13-17, 2023

    SCIENCEx experimental forests and ranges week explores the largest and longest-lived ecological research network in the nation. Scientists will discuss the benefits of these forests, ranges, and watersheds for long-term or experimental research on hydrology, wildlife, wildland fire, and silviculture and how their work informs how we steward the land. 

    • Monday, Nov. 13: Silviculture
    • Tuesday, Nov. 14: Hydrology and Watersheds
    • Wednesday, Nov. 15: Wildlife 
    • Thursday, Nov. 16: Fire
    • Friday, Nov. 17: Looking Toward the Future
  • Bureau of Land Management is Hiring 100 Student Interns for Summer 2024

    Job applications will be open on USAjobs.gov from December 8 through December 18, 2023.

    Online workshops about navigating the application process will be hosted December 9 and December 14, 2023. The first session will be recorded and available on YouTube.



  • Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship

    The Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship 2024 cohort application will be available on Monday, January 8. They will be hosting a virtual, informational session on Monday December 18 at 6pm to provide interested applicants more information about the program, discuss the hiring timeline, and answer questions.

  • HDR, Inc. Open House and Reverse Career Fair January 4, 2024

    HDR Inc. in Rosemont, Illinois is in search of environmental studies and engineering students.

  • Be EPA Virtual Hiring Webinar February 7, 2024

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hiring! At this free virtual webinar, you’ll hear from EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, EPA hiring specialists, and current EPA employees. 

  • Master of Science in Law Open House - March 9 - Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

    in-person and virtual attendance options available

  • Agriculture Future of America Leader Conference 2024

    Agriculture Future of America is a national organization that fosters professional growth for students studying agriculture, food, and natural resources. One of the main programs AFA facilitates is AFA Leaders Conference which brings college students from across the country to Kansas City from November 7-10, 2024 to connect with top companies, attend workshops, and listen to professional speakers. 

  • Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) Annual Conference and Student Research Scholarship Award

    OFWIM's Annual Conference will take place in early October in Arcadia, Missouri. Each year they award scholarships to two deserving local students to attend that year's and the next year's conferences and provide some research support. 

  • An Introduction to Careers in Environmental Law and Policy free webinar June 4, 2024

    Our Summer School Series begins with an introduction to the many exciting career opportunities in various sectors of environmental law and policy. This session offers budding environmental professionals the opportunity to ask questions and interact with leading experts working in environmental law and policy fields. 

  • Environmental Justice (free) webinar hosted by the Environmental Law Institute July 23

    Each summer, ELI convenes a complimentary seminar series that offers an introduction to the legal and policy foundations of environmental protection in the United States.  

  • National Parks Service Federal Employment Overview August 13 (virtual)

    Ever wanted to work for the National Parks Service? Come join our event on August 13th at noon MST to learn more about the opportunities available! Come learn about the in-demand jobs, available benefits, and meet the hiring team! This is a virtual event at no cost to you.

  • First Look@Argonne Conference October 10, 2024

    Participants will learn about Argonne's multidisciplinary science portfolio, robust internship programs, and engage with the scientific staff dedicated to this work and developing the next generation of researchers.