NOAA is Looking for a Summer Intern: Geospatial Modeling & Computer Vision Skills
Geospatial Investigations of Coastal and Great Lakes Ecological Communities
Summary / Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking students with geospatial modeling, computer vision, and/or machine learning capabilities to join a group of exciting, innovative scientists mapping seafloor communities. Projects include: 1) advancing applications of Structure from Motion 2D/3D models and spatial metrics for biotic and abiotic detections 2) advancing artificial intelligence annotation workflows and inference detections through model development, and 3) advance exploitation and extraction techniques of biotic and abiotic seafloor feature classes from underwater synthetic aperture sonar systems.
Skills Required
Experience/coursework in statistics, advanced mathematics, computer science, machine learning and/or signal processing. Critical thinker; independent worker; established research skills to conduct literature reviews, develop and implement workflows; ability to clearly synthesize and communicate results to scientists; strong organizational skills. Experience with code writing and deployment, R, ArcPro, Python, and/or MatLab is desirable.
This internship is in-person at NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Marine Spatial Ecology Division, in Silver Spring, MD or Beaufort, NC (in-person, preferred). The internship supervisor is a Middlebury alum!
This internship is funded with a CCI award of $4,000.00 and Typically, seniors graduating in May and those who have not been enrolled for Spring ’23 are not eligible for CCI sponsored internships, but occasional exceptions are made. Students planning to transfer in the Fall are also not eligible.
If interested, please contact Tracy Himmel Isham, thimmeli[at]middlebury.edu.
Make sure your voice is heard
Every two years, the college participates in the Enrolled Student Survey focusing on the college experiences of students. This is a national survey that is distributed to students in some of our peer institutions across the country. We invite you to participate and complete the survey as candidly as possible. Your responses are anonymous and will not be linked back to you. Your responses can greatly help us in enhancing many of Middlebury’s current programs, services, and initiatives and provide valuable information around possible gaps in support and critical student needs. The survey is voluntary and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. You may answer as few or as many questions as you wish.
Since the survey link is personalized to you you can find the survey link in a message sent directly to you on 4/20/23 with the subject line Reminder: Tell us about your Middlebury experience.
The survey is made up of several short sections followed by some demographic questions. The first section asks you to evaluate Middlebury. You’re then ask about various aspects of your experiences here—about your interactions with faculty and advisors, about how much you’ve learned, and about some of your experiences in and out of the classroom as a student and as a member of the campus community. Your answers are very important to us — students collective response provides the foundation for important institutional decisions on ways to improve in the years to come.
Remember your responses will be completely confidential, so please be candid. Survey results will not be reported in any form that would identify an individual. Your participation is very important and greatly appreciated!
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Fall 2023 Global Leaders program
Undergraduates gain educational and hands-on experience with paid, semester-long internships. Students from around the US spend half a semester in the DC offices of a member of Congress followed by an assignment in a corporate partners’ government affairs office.
All majors are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be enrolled at a 4-year college or university or recent college graduate, available to complete the entire program, and able to verify their identity/eligibility to work in the United States. Students also receive a monthly living stipend and housing on Capitol Hill.
Deadline: May 15, 2023 https://chli.org/gl-application/
United Nations Association: USA 2023-2024 Youth Observer Application
The UNA-USA Youth Observer to the UN elevates youth voices in the global policy dialogue around international issues. For a one-year term, an American between the ages of 18-25 is selected to engage and connect young people in the U.S. to the work of the United Nations. The Youth Observer travels throughout the United States to discover the issues important to young Americans and participates as a UNA-USA delegate at UN conferences.
UNA-USA’s Youth Observer also attends UN briefings, organizes events, and participates in coalitions to support a strong U.S.-UN partnership. The most critical role of the Youth Observer is to engage young Americans in the work of the UN, empowering them to be active participants to foster a greater global impact.
Learn more and apply here. Deadline soon!
Graduate School in International Affairs? Check out these events
Interested in a specific topic of study or want to learn more about fields within International Affairs? Attend our virtual open houses throughout the months of May and June! Hear from a few schools that offer topic-focused programs in a more intimate setting. Learn what YOU can do with an APSIA degree!
APSIA is the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.
Attend any of the following themed open houses:
- Development and Conflict Resolution – May 10 at 4:00PM ET
- Diplomacy and International Cooperation – May 16 at 4:00PM ET
- Women, Peace, and Security – May 18 at 12:00PM ET
- National Security and Global Threats – May 23 at 2:00PM ET
- Global Communications – May 25 at 4:00PM ET
- Human Rights, Social Justice, and Law – May 31 at 2:00PM ET
- Energy, Sustainability, and Climate – June 6 at 4:00PM ET
- Global Public Health – June 8 at 12:00PM ET
Sign up for any and all of the topics you want to explore! Participants will receive a link 24 hours before the event. Please note: these sessions will not be recorded.
Sign up here.
US Foreign Service Internship Program Info Session on April 25.
USFSIP: U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program Information Session
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET
Considering a paid internship with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service? Join our virtual info session webinar and learn how you can spend two summers in an experiential-learning program designed to expose undergraduate students to U.S. diplomacy and the work of the Department of State.
Established in 2014, this merit- and needs-based opportunity is available to undergraduate sophomore and junior students with a 3.2 GPA or higher, who are available to participate in two consecutive summer internships as rising juniors and seniors.
Nonprofit consulting remote externship
In this externship program, students will learn strategic consulting skills to analyze and evaluate challenges from nonprofit and social justice organizations using consulting frameworks, in an overall effort to help them solve their important problems.
Selected individuals will be paired with a specific organization and dive into some of their problems, such as development, impact assessment, process improvements, talent engagement, communication, and strategic positioning.
Throughout this externship program, professionals from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) will provide mentorship and coaching.
Check out all the details here.
Are You a Graduating Senior Interested in Environmental Conservation? Apply Today to VT ECO AmeriCorps Job Openings!
ECO AmeriCorps is a 9-year-old program operating in communities across the state at local organizations. Program participants engage in a variety of topics that may include science communication, sustainable agriculture, climate resiliency and creating greater access to the natural world. ECO AmeriCorps members complete an 11-month term of service and are well-supported. Members benefits include gaining access to professional networks and training, an education award, health coverage and a living stipend. Being an ECO member also gives them the opportunity to explore areas of interest, build connections and gain confidence necessary to propel a career.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to improving our environment, contact dustin.bowman[at]vermont.gov with any questions. More Information can be found here: Open Positions | Department of Environmental Conservation (vermont.gov)
Here are some examples of the positions that are currently open:
St. Albans/North
- Northwest Regional Planning Commission – Assistant Water Quality Program Coordinator
- Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District – Conservation Technician
- Friends of Northern Lake Champlain – Project Coordinator Assistant
- NorthWoods Stewardship Center – Northern Waters Steward
- Vermont Cooperative for Practice Improvement and Innovation – Environmental Mental Health Education and Outreach Coordinator
Burlington/Richmond
- Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative – Monitoring and Outreach Specialist
- Vermont Land Trust – Riparian Forest Coordinator
Montpelier/Central
- Montpelier Parks – Forest, Food, and Fun: Stewarding Montpelier’s Natural Communities
- Watershed Planning Program (VT DEC) – Watershed Planning Communications Specialist
- Clean Water Initiative Program (VT DEC) – Clean Water Communications Specialist
- Lakes and Ponds (VT DEC) – Education, Outreach, and Data Specialist
- Wetlands Program (VT DEC) – Wetland Stewardship Assistant
- Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets – Agricultural Water Quality Outreach and Verification Specialist
- Vermont Natural Resources Council – Ecological Restoration Associate
- Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program – Volunteer Coordinator
- Vermont Center for Ecostudies – Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Middlebury
- Addison County Regional Planning Commission – Water Quality Planner
- Middlebury Area Land Trust –Lands, Trails, and Education Coordinator*
Southern Vermont
- Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home – Forest Steward
- Rich Earth Institiute – Research Associate
- Connecticut River Conservancy – Outreach, Education, and Restoration Assistant
*2 positions available
Work as a Peer Career Advisor at CCI next year
Do you give lots of advice to your friends about job searching, internship hunting and resume writing? Well come join the team at CCI and help us staff Quick Question hours and work on special projects.
You’ll join a great group at CCI and get wonderful training and access to support your own career development too!
We’re looking for enthusiastic, talented students to work with peers to help educate about career plannning, connect with alumni, make the most of Handshake and more.
Check out the full job description here and apply now! Deadline is April 20
Advancing Climate Solutions Through Venture Capital
The Vital Role of Early-Stage Investment in Meeting the Goals of the Paris Agreement
Join Middlebury alum, Peter Hirsch, class of 2012 and head of sustainability for 2150, a climate tech venture capital firm, for a moderated session discussing the role that venture capital can play in the roles of the Paris climate agreement.
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: DANA AUDITORIUM
1:1 Chats on Climate Solutions in Finance and Venture Capital
On Monday, 4/17, from 10:00-12:00 PM, Peter will also be holding space in the Franklin Environmental Center Hillcrest Rm. 121 for 1-on-1 chats to meet with students who would like to discuss the role of climate solutions in finance and venture capital. Sign up for a 20-minute chat with Peter here on Handshake
For more information: go.middlebury.edu/sustainabilityalums