Ecohydrology - Postdoctoral Teaching Position, Boston College

The interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program (www.bc.edu/envstudies) at Boston College seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for a 2-3 year term position starting between January 15 and July 15, 2011. The successful candidate will be housed in the Department of Geology and Geophysics (www.bc.edu/geosciences) and participate in teaching, research and student advising activities. The position includes teaching 8-10 credits (~3 courses) per year of undergraduate environmental science courses and seminars on ecosystems, water resources, anthropogenic impacts, and sustainability. Applicants’ research interests should be at the intersection of hydrologic and ecologic processes in terrestrial and/or coastal systems. The candidate will aid in academic and research advising of undergraduate Environmental Studies minors. This teaching postdoctoral position will include strong teaching and research mentoring by department faculty, and the candidate will work closely with the Director of the Environmental Studies Program. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of three references as a single PDF-file e-mail attachment to ecohydro-position@bc.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 27, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Boston College is an academic community whose doors are open to all students and employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, or handicap.

US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs - Mining Engineer/Geologist

If you know of anyone who may be interested in working with US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs as a MINING ENGINEER OR GEOLOGIST then please pass on the information. The position is within the Navajo Region’s Water Resources and Safety of Dams Branch in Gallup, NM. The office is located in Gallup, New Mexico which is in a rural town located approximately two hours west of Albuquerque, NM or approximately three hours east of Flagstaff, AZ. There are two advertisements for one-position that will be filled from either the Public or Status Candidate as a MINING ENGINEER OR GEOLOGIST. The salary ranges from $47,448.00 to $89,450.00 a year beginning with at the GS-09 through the GS-12. To view the vacancy announcement and information about the position please view the links below. If you have technical questions related to the position, please call me at 505.863.8356. If you have questions whether your package contains the required information, please call Matilda Kanuho at 505.563.5130.

Job Announcement Number: CRPA-D1002
Who May Apply: Public Candidates-Open to all qualified candidates outside the federal workforce (non-federal employee).
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86445259&JobTitle=INTERDISCIPLINARY+POSITION%3a+MINING+ENGINEER%2c+GS-880-9%2f11%2f12%3b+OR+GEOLOGIST%2c+GS-1350-9%2f11%2f12&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=110&y=17&jbf574=IN06&jbf785=12&AVSDM=2010-04-07+17%3a09%3a00
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010

Job Announcement Number: CRPA 22/10
Who May Apply: Status Candidates - Indian Preference Eligible / Current Status Employees or Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility.
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86444812&JobTitle=INTERDISCIPLINARY+POSITION%3a+MINING+ENGINEER%2c+GS-880-9%2f11%2f12%3b+OR+GEOLOGIST%2c+GS-1350-9%2f11%2f12&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=110&y=17&jbf574=IN06&jbf785=12&AVSDM=2010-04-07+17%3a06%3a00
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010


Thank you,
Bernadette Tsosie
Branch Chief / Hydrologist
Water Resources & Safety of Dams Branch
Bureau of Indian Affairs – Navajo Region Gallup, New Mexico

505 863 8356 -p
505 863 8214 -f
bernadette.tsosie@bia.gov

University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Water Center Director and Water Scientist -

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking candidates for the position of Water Center Director and Water Scientist to provide leadership for program development in the water sciences and related areas. Established in 1964, the Water Center has assisted the University of Nebraska in becoming an international leader in water research, teaching, extension, and outreach. The Center Director facilitates faculty research across all campuses and promotes university programs aimed at increasing the visibility of researchers who study water and agricultural water use. UNL has more than 100 faculty in multiple disciplines working in the broad fields of water science. The successful candidate will direct use of internal resources, including significant budgets and staff assigned to the Water Center. The candidate will also help build interdisciplinary faculty teams addressing significant water issues facing Nebraska water stakeholders and the world. Key aspects of the position will include networking with local stakeholders, catalyzing new science initiatives, and promoting university water programs. Reporting to the Director of the School of Natural Resources, the Water Center Director will have both an administrative and faculty assignment and be influential in the establishment and direction of other UNL water initiatives. The terms of the faculty appointment will be developed to complement the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. See http://watercenter.unl.edu and http://snr.unl.edu/water for more information about the School and the Water Center and its mission and programs.

This position requires a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline and extensive professional experience in water-related research, education, and outreach, with sufficient experience to qualify for an academic rank of associate or full professor in an appropriate department. This is a 12-month, tenure track position.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition number 090685. Complete the faculty academic administrative information form. Attach a letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 15 and continue until the position has been filled or the search is closed.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.  

UNAVCO Program Director – Education and Outreach

Position Announcement
UNAVCO invites applications and nominations for the senior staff position of Director, Education and Outreach. We seek a visionary leader to sustain and enhance the Education and Outreach (E&O) mission of UNAVCO, a university consortium and NSF geodesy facility supporting geoscience research and education. UNAVCO E&O enjoys national recognition for excellence. The program portfolio includes:
• short courses and workshops for research and education,
• strategic support to scientists in developing broader impacts,
• in-residence programs for geodesy science community members and educators,
• professional development in geosciences for K-12 faculty, and
• RESESS student internships for diversity and workforce development.
The successful candidate will lead the UNAVCO community in promoting understanding of geosciences, fostering collaboration between scientific and educational communities, and increasing the number and diversity of students who will become the next generation of geoscientists, while serving on the UNAVCO Senior Management team.
• --Responsibilities
This senior staff position in Education and Outreach defines program direction consonant with UNAVCO’s strategic plan, and leads the program on behalf of the science community. The director develops geodesy as a tool to enhance knowledge of the earth amongst students and the general public, and programs that bring new people into Earth science, particularly from groups that are underrepresented in these fields today. The Director assures the effectiveness and efficiency of project and program management, and sustains relationships with sponsors. The position requires frequent and sometimes extended travel.
• --Required Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in geosciences, science education, or a closely related field; expert spoken and written communication skills; and the ability to manage diverse staff and hybrid funding sources in a collaborative working environment.
• --UNAVCO Information
UNAVCO is a member-governed university consortium, an organization that is uniquely positioned to advance and support geodesy community science goals. In addition to 85 US academic members, UNAVCO supports more than 50 organizations at home and abroad as associate members that share UNAVCO’s mission and benefit from its programs and services. Before incorporation in 2001, UNAVCO existed under different organizational umbrellas for nearly two decades as the University Navstar Consortium, then primarily serving geophysicists and geodesists who study tectonic deformation using high-precision GPS technology. Over the last decade, UNAVCO’s scope has expanded significantly, serving new science communities – including those who focus on the deformation of ice, the Earth’s response to ground water, sea level, and other aspects of the hydrosphere, and renewed interest in imaging the structure of the atmosphere. At the same time, the toolbox available to the science community and supported by UNAVCO has expanded to include many new geodetic tools: advancing GPS towards mm-level global GPS geodesy and to streaming high rate observations; borehole strain meters and seismometers, expanded geodetic imaging using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging ) for Airborne Laser Swath Mapping, InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar), and Terrestrial Laser Scanning, web services and cyberinfrastructure. At the same time, GPS is finding applications in a frequency range that used to be the sole provenance of seismology, as GPS moves from one solution per day to one solution per second, with high precision. These changes are part of a conscious strategy to meet the future needs of the science community.
This position is based at UNAVCO’s Main Office in Boulder, Colorado, one of the finest living environments in the West.
• --Nominations
Nominations should include the nominee’s name, position, address, email, and telephone number, and be submitted to the President’s Office at UNAVCO.
• --Application Procedure
Please include a letter of application, vita, statement of geoscience education and outreach interests and experience, and names and contact information (phone, fax, e-mail and mailing address) of at least three professional references. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, xxxx, or consult UNAVCO’s web page: www.unavco.org. To apply, visit www.unavco.org/careers.
• --Screening date
Screening of applicants who meet required qualifications will begin March 11, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
• --UNAVCO is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity organization, with a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of disability. Persons of disability may request accommodation during the application and/or interview process through Human Resources. Phone: (303) 381-7515.

Bucknell University - VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Bucknell University's Department of Geology in Lewisburg, PA, seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor for the 2010/2011 academic year to teach two introductory lectures of physical geology plus two labs and two introductory lectures of environmental geology plus two labs. For full details and/or to apply on line, please visit http://jobs.bucknell.edu/. Review of applications will begin March 25, 2010. Position description can also be viewed on the Bucknell Department of Geology website at http://www.bucknell.edu/Geology.

University of Minnesota - Multiple Positions

Twin Cities Campus Minnesota Geological Survey 2642 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1057

Office: 612-627-4780
Fax: 612-627-4778
Website: www.geo.umn.edu/mgs
Email: mgs@umn.edu

January 15, 2010

Geologist – Assistant Scientist

Position supports senior scientific staff and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and understanding necessary to create geologic maps. The employee may be asked to spend considerable time traveling, working outdoors, and at physical tasks. There is also a component of office-based tasks including examination of rock and sediment samples; entering, viewing, and manipulating data in geographic information systems; plotting and analyzing surface and subsurface data; and creating geologic maps or maps derived from geologic data. Master’s degree in geology and experience with Quaternary geology preferred – one year probationary period. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site:

https://employment.umn.edu
Search for postings (upper left hand side)
Requisition number: 164654

Geologic Information Specialist

This position supports geologists by providing geographic information system (GIS) services and database management support. The employee provides interim GIS products to the geologists and then uses existing procedures and scripts to create GIS products from their work. Must have training and experience in geographic information systems, database management, and must understand geology and geologic mapping as demonstrated by experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in geology. A Master’s degree in geology is preferred in addition to the essential database and GIS skills. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site:

https://employment.umn.edu
Search for postings (upper left hand side)
Requisition number: 164685

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cosmogenic Nuclide Science. The research will focus on further refinement of the cosmogenic nuclide technique and its application to Holocene climate changes reflected in the glacier record. The main focus will be on improving the 36Cl and in-situ 14C techniques. The PDRS should be interested in application of cosmogenic nuclides to climate problems. A strong background in radionuclide chemistry (particularly Cl-36) is essential, in particular interest in strategies to further refine the Cl-36 production rates, including stastical approaches, would be expected. An interest in other cosmogenic nuclides, including in-situ C-14 is desirable. Duties include streamlining of the Cl-36 chemistry routine at LDEO, the management of the in-situ C-14 line, processing of Be-10 samples, participation in field trips, interpretation of cosmogenic data in a multi-discipline paleoclimate environment.

This is a full-time one-year appointment with continuation contingent upon funding. This position requires a Ph.D in Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or a related field, degree recently received preferred.
Position will remain open for at least 30 days and until the position is filled, but preferred start date is March 2010. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae(including email-address), a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 referees to:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52624

Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications.
Thank you.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of Alabama - Tenure-track Faculty Position

The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Seismology beginning in August 2010. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a strong record of research and a Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics or a related field. We are seeking an outstanding scientist, whose research will a) emphasize the use of seismic data to solve geological problems; and/or b) explore crustal structures, including sedimentary basin structures with using seismic data. The specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to, solid-earth seismology, reflection, refraction and exploration seismology. This is a tenure-track appointment and will be filled at the assistant professor level in August 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to (i) establish a vigorous, externally-funded, research program; (ii) teach geology courses at the introductory level, as well as develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise, and (iii) supervise student research projects at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. This position expands the Department’s Geophysics program and complements other Department programs in Environmental Change and Natural Hazards, Petroleum Geology, Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Structural Geology and Tectonics. The Department of Geological Sciences hosts excellent computational and laboratory facilities in Geophysics.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically. A list of required documents and application instructions can be found at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Names and contact information for at least 3 references should be attached as “Other Document.” For additional information, contact Dr. Ibrahim Çemen, at icemen@as.ua.edu or 205-348-8019, or visit www.geo.ua.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Grand Valley State University - Visiting Assistant Professor

The Geology Department invites applications for at least two non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2010-2011 academic year to replace tenured faculty members on sabbatical. We seek creative and dynamic educators who demonstrate enthusiasm for the pursuit of geoscience knowledge and effective education of undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with a geosciences background and a Ph.D. or ABD and demonstrated geoscience teaching skills, and/or previous teaching experience. Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory courses and upper-level general education theme courses. At least one of the successful candidates must be able to teach a majors’ course in Global Tectonics. One of these positions has the potential to continue for up to three years. Visiting faculty members are encouraged to mentor undergraduate research projects.
The geology department includes 11 tenure-track faculty and ~80 majors (geology + earth science) and serves ~250 integrated science majors. The department values field experiences and collegial faculty-student interactions. (www.gvsu.edu/geology)
Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, a statement summarizing teaching philosophy and teaching and research interests and experiences, and the names and contact information for at least three references familiar with your teaching and/or research to: Dr. Ginny Peterson, Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401 (petersvi@gvsu.edu) (616-331-3728). Applications will be accepted until all needed positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010. We strive to build a diverse and equitable community of scholars and teachers in our department and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability and/or national origin. Grand Valley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

Pomona College - Geology Technician

Pomona College - Geology Technician P1795
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

The Geology Department Technician supports the Department's basic educational and research missions. Ideal applicants should have a Master's degree in geology or earth science (or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience); strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; and, a willingness to cheerfully and independently tackle new challenges as they arise. The ability to work congenially with co-workers in an academic setting is essential. Aptitude for mechanical and computing tasks is desirable, and attention to the safe use and care of equipment and facilities is vital.

The Technician is directly responsible for
oversight and upkeep of the Department's field, analytical (e.g. XRD, XRF) and computing equipment; working independently and with college staff and other parties as necessary to maintain the Department's equipment, vehicle, and physical facilities; helping to organize and maintain map and sample collections; assisting faculty and students with classroom and research activities; and field trip preparation as well as field trip participation, including driving for single and multi-day excursions, as needed. Infrequently, other assistance outside of normal business hours may be required. Since this position involves transportation and lifting of heavy laboratory specimens, field gear, and research equipment, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurer and successful completion of a functional capacity test.

For further information about the department or position, please see our web page at: http://www.geology.pomona.edu or contact Dr. Eric Grosfils at egrosfils@pomona.edu.

All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a copy of their latest college transcript, and two letters of recommendation, preferably from geology instructors or professional supervisors, to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu. Applications can also be faxed at: (909) 607-1726.

North Carolina A&T State University - Program Coordinator, Geoscience Education

Department/Program Overview:
The Department of Physics in collaboration with AfricaArray program and the NOAA Interdisciplinary Scientific Environmental Technology Cooperative Science Center (ISETCSC), has established a concentration in geophysics within the BS degree program Physics. AfricaArray (www.africaarray.org) is a multi-faceted initiative to support research and education in the geosciences in Africa and the U.S., with a strong emphasis on enhancing diversity in the geosciences. The program coordinator will be located in the Department of Physics at North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC), and will be responsible for coordinating program activities between partner institutions (Penn State University, Fort Valley State University, University of Texas-El Paso, and California State University Northridge), as well as for expanding the program to include new partner institutions. The successful candidate will report to Prof. Solomon Bililign (NOAA ISET Center, NC A&T) and Prof. Andrew Nyblade (Penn State University). The appointment will be initially for two years, with the possibility for extension

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate program activities between all partner institutions

Teach one or two geoscience courses each year at NC A&T University

Develop an outreach program with the school systems in North Carolina to create a pipeline of underrepresented minority students

Expand the AfricaArray summer workshop for teachers and implement summer camps for K-12 students

Qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D. in geoscience or a closely related field with K-12 educational experience and a strong desire to teach and work with high school students and undergraduates. Strong communication skills are required.

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit an a) Administrative and Faculty Employment Application, b) a letter of interest, c) current vitae, d) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, e) three letters of reference, and f) copies
of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:


Dr. Dr. Solomon Bililign, Director NOAA Interdisciplinary

Scientific Environmental Technology (ISET) Cooperative Science Center, Gibbs 302,

North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411

E-mail: bililign@ncat.edu
Salary: Negotiable, minimum $40,000/year

Application Deadline: November 30, 2009 or until filled

Positions Available: December, 2009

N.C. A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED Foreign Nationals. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY BASED ON THE LAW.

A criminal conviction check will be required for any applicant who is selected as a finalist for a position. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with the University. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness, and the position for which you apply.

North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant doctoral/research intensive institution and AA/EEO employer

Link to position
http://facultypages.ncat.edu/hr/9349%20Program%20Coordinator,%20Geoscience%20Education%20Specialist%20.htm

GeoCorps America - 2010 Summer Internships

GeoCorps America is a program of the Geological Society of America , in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service.

The program offers paid short-term geoscience positions in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Read the experiences of those who have participated in the past.

Discreet project areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping and GIS, minerals, soils, glaciology, geo-hazards, karst, and education.

Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2010 GeoCorps positions. Visit our website at: www.geosociety.org/geocorps or FOR MORE INFORMATION
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2010 Mickey Leland Energy Fellowships

Undergraduates and Graduate students

The applications are due in January. 10-Week Summer Internship Program

Opportunities for Women and Minority Students

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) is an Internship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy to provide opportunities to women and under-represented minority students who are pursuing academic majors related to the Fossil Energy mission. The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) - Headquarters, Field Offices and National Laboratories - offers 10-week summer internships to qualified students to gain hands-on experience, and offers an insider's view to the Federal government. The program encourages them to consider future employment with the Office of Fossil Energy.

For more information

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Or visit:
http://fossil.energy.gov/education/lelandfellowships/

Institute for Responsible Citizenship - 2010 Summer internships

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer programs in Washington, DC and New York City.

Washington Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life-long mentorship.

Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the Institute equips these young men with the tools required for successful careers in business, education, journalism, law, government, the sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine, public service, and the arts.

Program Highlights

Exposure to influential leaders such as congressmen, Supreme Court justices, and business executives
Rigorous academic seminars
Roundtable discussions, including seminars on leadership development
High-level internships around Washington, DC
Activities that promote strong bonds with each other
Program Details

The 2009 program runs from Saturday, June 5 to Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Students must commit to two summers.
Housing is provided by the Institute.
Students work at paid internships based on their career interest.
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the Washington program is Friday, January 29, 2010.


Youth Scholar Academy

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for African American male college students interested in education. We are currently accepting applications to participate in leading the Youth Scholar Academy (YSA), our new initiative for high school students.

The Youth Scholar Academy leverages our Washington program by having the Institute’s exceptional college students prepare outstanding high school students to enter college and thrive. College students will participate in the Institute’s core program in Washington, DC and intern at youth serving organizations.

Program Highlights

Training and workshops
Exposure to leaders in education and youth development
High-level internships in Washington, DC
Rigorous academic training
Participation in career development seminars
Social activities that foster strong bonds
Program Details
The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
Students must commit to two summers
Housing is provided by the Institute
Students work at youth-serving organizations during first summer and manage YSA second summer
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application can be found on the web at www.i4rc.org/application.htm. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline. Inquiries should be directed to eheyward@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2832.
The application deadline for the Youth Scholar Academy is Friday, January 29 , 2010.


KPMG Summer Scholars Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is accepting applications for the KPMG Summer Scholars Program in New York City. Similar to our Washington Program, the KPMG Summer Scholars Program provides high-achieving African American male college sophomores with unparalleled networking opportunities, life-long mentorship, and leadership development.

The KPMG Scholars Program was established in 2007 in conjunction with KPMG, one of the world's foremost accounting firms. This program aims to provide African American male college sophomores majoring in Accounting with an introduction to tax, audit, and advisory services. Students also receive one-one-one mentoring from senior executives and their staff.

Program Highlights

$21 per hour
Mentorship from senior-level KPMG partners
Exposure to client engagements
Laptop for the duration of the program
Real-world experience in tax, audit, and advisory services
Strong bonds with other high achieving African American males
Program Details


The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
Students must commit to two summers
Housing is provided by the Institute
Students must be Accounting or Management Information Systems majors
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the KPMG Summer Scholars program is Friday, January 29 , 2010.

The application can be found here.
Click Here

Or visit:

http://www.i4rc.org/application.htm

Inquiries should be directed to jsaunders@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831. Those considering applying are highly encouraged to review the website in detail and contact our office with any questions before submitting an application.

Congressional Fellowships For Geoscientists - Washington, DC

The American Geological Institute is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship. The successful candidate will spend 12 months (starting September 2010) in Washington working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or on a congressional committee. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the federal legislative process and make practical contributions to the effective and timely use of geoscientific knowledge on issues relating to the environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy. Applications are due February 1, 2010.

For more information visit:
http://www.agiweb.org/gap/csf/index.html OR
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The American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Institute of Physics, and the American Meteorological Society also sponsor congressional fellowships that potential AGI applicants may be eligible for as well. Requirements and deadlines vary, so applicants interested in applying to multiple societies are encouraged to check the details.