Thursday, February 27, 2014

Summer Jobs with Environment New Jersey



Subject: Summer Jobs that matter! Interviews at Rutgers

Hey! My name is Dan DeRosa. I graduated from Rutgers in 2010 and have since been working as a Field Organizer with the Fund for the Public Interest and Environment New Jersey. I started working with the Fund back in 2009, working to get more solar power in New Jersey – and guess what, we won! Today, New Jersey has more solar than any other besides California, Arizona, and Hawaii! I’ll be back on campus Tuesday-Thursday (March 4-6) hiring students to work with us this summer on our campaigns. Learn more at
www.JobsThatMatter.org or call 1-800-75-EARTH today.

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for environmental and social change organizations across the country.  We run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, Environment New Jersey and New Jersey PIRG. This summer we will be in over 50 cities, including here in New Jersey @ New Brunswick, Summit and Ridgewood working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.

Year after year, I’ve seen our summer staff make a difference on critical issues. Whether its protecting the Jersey Shore from pollution, repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, or quadrupling the amount of Solar Power in New Jersey – we’ve won on these issues and we’ll win this summer too.

This summer our staff will work to make sure we tackle Global Warming, work to get big money out of politics, label GMO foods and protect our drinking water from Fracking – and build valuable leadership skills along the way. Around the country we’ll work to ban plastic bags, get more clean energy and protect LGBTQ rights.

Currently, we have paid positions open on our campaign staff in each of our locations.  We require that interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication skills.

As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues. You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other non-profit organizations.  While on staff, you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

We will hold information sessions and interviews at Rutgers on Tuesday-Thursday (March 4-6) at 10 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM. We will be at 2 locations each day; come to whichever location and time is most convenient for you.

On Tuesday, March 4th we will have information sessions in the Livingston Student Center Room 202 A and Douglass Campus Center Meeting Room A.

On Wednesday, March 5th we will have information sessions in the
College Avenue Rutgers Student Center Cap and Skull Room 413 and Livingston Student Center Room 109.

On Thursday, March 6th we will have information sessions in the
College Avenue Rutgers Student Center Atrium and Livingston Student Center Room 109.

To find out more and apply, please visit
www.JobsThatMatter.org or call 1-800-75-EARTH. If you are graduating, be sure to ask about career opportunities.

Or you can fill out a quick form at
http://bit.ly/NJSummerJobs for more information.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Two career/networking events

To SEBS and Rutgers students, come to these 2 amazing events.

Click on the links to RSVP !

Wednesday, MARCH 26, 2014, 6 – 8PM

Industry Networking Series: Careers & Internships in Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences. 6 Panelists to Speak!

Cook Campus Center, Room 202 ABC, March 26, 2014

http://careers.rutgers.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=6979

University Career Services invites you to this panel and networking event where you will learn about the various areas of Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences. At this informative program students will learn about these areas and the opportunities offered through networking directly with industry representatives including employers and alumni. Employers will be present as panelists and answer your questions.


Please log onto Career Knight and RSVP!

We are securing more panelists (most of them are RU grads) for this major campus event, to represent varied career clusters, and to share with you about your fields of interest, how to pursue jobs and internships, what to put on your resume, and what the job market is like.

To date, the following companies’ representatives are coming:

· U.S.EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for environmental science related fields
· St.Peter’s Medical Center, Sports Medicine Institute, for exercise science, physical therapy and related fields
· Hunterdon Medical Center for nutrition, dietetics, and food science related fields
· Department of Animal Science for animal research, veterinary, farm, and related fields
· MELILLO + BAUER ASSOCIATES, INC. for landscaping architecture and related fields
· Chromocell Corporation, for biotechnology and related fields

For more information, log into CareerKnight:

http://rutgers-csm.symplicity.com/manager/

Or email Larry Jacobs, career cluster liaison to SEBS, at best2u@rutgers.edu.







Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 3pm – 4:30pm

How to Find an Internship in Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences Career Cluster

Cook Campus Center, Room 202 ABC, 3–4:30 pm

March 25, 2014 event:

http://careers.rutgers.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=6941

Internships and co-ops are effective ways to gain exposure to the professional world of work while gaining hands-on career-related experience. Learn the skills and resources needed to find the right internship for you.

Any questions or more information needed, please contact me!

Larry Jacobs, Ed.S., M.S.
Career Development Specialist

University Career Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
106 Somerset St., 4th Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848 932 0153 | 732 247 0858 (fax)
best2u@rutgers.edu | careers.rutgers.edu


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Friday, February 21, 2014

Research Experience for Undergrads at Rutgers

The deadline to apply for the Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) summer program in environmental science here at Rutgers is Monday (2/24)!

More info at:  http://sebs.rutgers.edu/international/reu/

Two Career Events


To SEBS and Rutgers students, come to these 2 amazing events.
Click on the links to RSVP !


Wednesday, 3/26
Industry Networking Series: Careers & Internships in Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences
6–8 pm
Cook Campus Center,
Room 202 ABC
March 26
http://careers.rutgers.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=6979


Tuesday, 3/25
How to Find an Internship in Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences
3–4:30 pm
Cook Campus Center,
Room 202 ABC
March 25 event:
http://careers.rutgers.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=6941


Any questions or more information needed, please contact me!


Larry Jacobs, Ed.S., M.S.
Career Development Specialist

University Career Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
106 Somerset St., 4th Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848 932 0153 | 732 247 0858 (fax)
best2u@rutgers.edu | careers.rutgers.edu

 (Above Barnes & Noble and the huge Rutgers clock)

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

More courses at the office of Continuing Professional Education

REU at Clemson (South Carolina)

Research Experience for Undergrads (REU)
in Data-Intensive Computing
at Clemson University
Mon June 2 – Fri July 25 2014
http://www.cs.clemson.edu/reu/
Applications preferred by early March 2014

DETAILS:

Students will be matched with a faculty mentor at the beginning of
the summer program, and each student will participate in a focused
research project.

Faculty mentors participating in the program have a broad range of
interests in data-intensive computing, from "Big Data" analytics
and architectures to biomedical informatics to computational
ecology to reliable software engineering, and much more.

The program also includes extensive training in tools and
technology used in data-intensive computing research, as well as
enrichment lectures, excursions, and social events.

Application review will begin in March.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

For more information and to apply see:

http://www.cs.clemson.edu/reu/

Send questions to:

Dr. Brian Dean (bcdean@clemson.edu)

2014-2015 SEBS Scholarships Begin

Dear Cook Community,

The 2014-2015 SEBS scholarship application process for currently enrolled
SEBS students has begun. Please encourage your students to apply.  
Use the following link: www.sebs.rutgers.edu/sfa for all scholarship
information, criteria, and applications. 

This website provides scholarship information for current students, incoming
first year students, and incoming transfer students for the Fall 2014
semester. 

Thank you.

Joe Ventola        

Joseph P. Ventola, Ed.D. 
Assistant Dean
Office of Academic Programs
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey
88 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, N.J. 08901
 
Phone: 848-932-3000
Fax: 732-932-8880
Email: ventola@aesop.rutgers.edu 

Wells H. Keddie Scholarship

The deadline for students applying for the Wells H. Keddie Scholarship has almost arrived: Friday, February 28, 2014. Don't let your students miss the opportunity for a scholarship! Download WHK Scholarship flyer

The Wells H. Keddie Scholarship is awarded each year in the Spring to undergraduate students at Rutgers. The scholarship honors the memory of Wells H. Keddie, long-time labor activist, member of the AAUP-AFT Executive Council, and Professor Emeritus of the department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations.

The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who
  • is expected to have earned a total of 60-90 credits by June of the semester preceding the fellowship (normally a Junior)
  • is enrolled in any of the Rutgers Undergraduate colleges
  • combines solid scholarship with social activism
For the 2014 award year, nominations should be made by February 28, 2014.  The award will be announced and distributed in the Spring 2014 semester.

The application/nomination process consists of the following:
  • a letter of nomination by a faculty member, describing the student's involvement in activism, whether on/off-campus, and explaining why the student would be a good choice for this particular award
  • a personal statement by the student, regarding both current activism and long-term goals
  • a copy of the student's transcript
  • a résumé listing the student’s activities and responsibilities
  • a letter of recommendation by a second faculty member
Scholarships have been awarded every year since 2006.

The 2013 winners were Stephanie Rivera, School of Arts & Sciences, $2,500; Giancarlo Tello, Department of Political & Applied Science, Newark, $2,500; and Lauren Carlbon, Department of Public Policy & Administration, Camden, $1,500.

The 2012 winners were Ryan Rusinski, Visual Arts - $2,500; Jusleen Ahluwalia, Human Ecology, Cell Biology & Neuroscience - $1,000; and Hyun Kyu Seo, Computer Science - $1,000.

Tax-deductible donations are welcome. Please send your check (payable to the WHK Scholarship Fund) to the address below; please also send all scholarship application materials to the same:

Wells H. Keddie Scholarship Fund
Attn: Rae Tellefsen (732-964-1000, ext. 23)
Rutgers Council of AAUP/AFT Chapters
11 Stone Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
E-mail: raet@rutgersaaup.org

Monday, February 10, 2014

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars summer internships

 The Doris Duke foundation has endowed a variety of educational program across the US.  One in particular that we have gotten advertisements for is at Northern Arizona U:

http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Centers-Institutes/Doris-Duke-Conservation-Scholars-Program/Welcome/

However, when I googled "Doris Duke Conservation Scholars" I got lots of hits from other programs that may be worth checking out.

Summer course in Environment and Public Health

This experience includes a 200-hour internship that would fulfill your Experience-Based Education requirement.  Note that when you complete the course you can sit for the NJ licensing exam to become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.  You do not have to be in the environmental health option for this to be a good choice for you.  Sorry the images below are so poor, but all info is also available at: http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/EPH/environment-and-public-health.html