For all of you “science-y” people looking for some exciting and interesting summer internship and research positions–wait no longer–MOJO is stocked with a handful of GREAT and PAID internships for biochemistry majors, environmentalists, and biologists alike. I’ve highlighted three opportunities below that all have special Midd connections! Head over to MOJO now to apply for any (or all!) of them or to learn more about each of these opportunities!

Research on Adaptation to Climate Change Summer Research Internship at Vermont EPSCoR Center for Workforce Development and Diversity across Vermont
Deadline to Apply: February 10
Apply for a paid internship with the Research on Adaptation to Climate Change (RACC) research program and even intern with some Midd professors! Undergraduates selected to participate in the RACC program will be matched with a research team of faculty and graduate students working on the multidisciplinary RACC research program. Many types of research opportunities are available—here is just a sampling of the dozen opportunities:

• Physical Limnology and Hydrodynamics at Middlebury- Under the guidance of Professors Pat and Tom Manley at Middlebury, students will conduct field research on Lake Champlain circulation and sediment transport. Work will include imaging the lake bottom, data processing, transmitting lake-acquired data to land-based web sites and possibly SCUBA diving.

• Post-Irene Stream Invertebrates at Middlebury- Under the guidance of Professor Sallie Sheldon at Middlebury College, interns will have the unprecedented opportunity to follow the responses and reestablishment of stream invertebrate communities following the flooding caused by tropical storm Irene. Interns will work in both the field and laboratory setting.

• Climatology Research at Johnson State College- Under the guidance of Professor Tania Bacchus at Johnson State College, students will be involved in research focused on climate change in Vermont by comparing weather statistics collected by the Johnson State weather station and the National Weather Stations in Morrisville and Burlington.

• Environmental Policy and Management at UVM- Students will collect data relative to specific town’s zoning laws and planning history, and be involved in conducting interviews and inventories.

• Best Management Practices at UVM- Undergraduates will work in both the field and the UVM Constructed Wetlands Laboratory on Best Management Practices (BMPs) for phosphorus removal research. Work will include soil and wastewater sampling and analysis, conducting surveys on agricultural and septic BMPs to determine how specific land use designs impact sediment input and nutrient speciation.

Summer Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Research Internship in DNA Replication at New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA
Deadline to Apply: February 15
Midd alum Andrew Gardner ’95 graciously provided this paid opportunity at New England Biolabs! Students participating in the Summer Student internship program conduct a research project under the guidance of a scientist, are trained in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, and are encouraged to develop writing and presentation skills. This internship culminates with a presentation of the research to the scientific staff at NEB. This particular lab studies DNA replication position and the summer research will involve characterization of the cell’s replication machinery called the replisome. Enthusiastic students interested in molecular biology and biochemistry should apply!

China Research Position Studying Water Policy at the Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh
Deadline to Apply: February 15
This paid research opportunity is strongly recommended by Middlebury professor Jessica Teets. Apply now for the 2012 NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program entitled “Negotiations and Impacts: Water Policy Across China’s Loess Plateau.” This unique six-week program in social science research will be conducted in Pittsburgh, PA, and in Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces, China. Twelve highly-qualified undergraduates and a team of faculty mentors will undertake collaborative research on how economic development and societal change is impacting China’s already precarious environmental position across the Yellow River Loess Plateau. The costs of participation (travel, room, board), including the payment of a significant research stipend, will be paid by the program.
More information available here: http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/asc/academics/china-nsf/index.html

It’s not too late to apply for a Winter Term internship! Check out this great environmental policy opportunity provided by a Midd alum. To get credit for your J Term internship, go to go/wtintern for more information. You’ll just need to apply for credit on MOJO and fill out an add/drop card!

PAID Data Intern Position at Brighter Planet in Shelburne, VT

Deadline: December 1, 2011

This opportunity is provided by Midd alum Robbie Adler ’05. Brighter Planet is a leading provider of carbon and energy calculations that help businesses and clients operate more efficiently, conserve energy and save money. Brighter Planet has received a Social Innovation Award from the Financial Times and was named Best Small Business of 2010 by Discovery Channel.

In this internship you will Identify and evaluate datasets relevant to calculating the impacts of business activities (energy use, water use, greenhouse gas emissions, etc.). You will also be responsible for blogging, tweeting, etc. about GHG emissions sources and developments in climate science/policy. This position is a paid internship.

To apply, go to MOJO now!

The deadline is right around the corner for this PAID research internship at Ironwood Capital! Check out this great, paid opportunity provided by a Midd parent.

To get credit for your J Term internship, go to go/wtintern for more information. You’ll just need to apply for credit on MOJO and fill out an add/drop card!

Paid Research Internship at Ironwood Capital in Avon, CT

Deadline to apply: November 16

Ironwood Capital provides vital growth and transition capital to growing, well-managed middle market companies. In this internship position, you would conduct marketing research to generate relationships and deal flow. This work may include research, database management and cold calls on prospective portfolio companies, other investment funds, equity sponsors, banks, finance companies, investment banks, accounting firms, law firms and other intermediaries/influencers. You would become knowledgeable of and comply with all rules and regulations, including those of the SEC and the SBA, that apply to Management and other Ironwood Capital affiliates. Additional assignments as requested by senior management will be available as well.

This opportunity generously provided by a Midd parent. To apply, go to MOJO now!