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Global Health & Innovation Conference

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Are you interested in global health and international development, public health, medicine, social entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, human rights, anthropology, health policy, advocacy, public service, environmental health, or education?

If you are, then you should attend

GH/Innovate 2010
Global Health & Innovation Conference
Presented by Unite For Sight, 7th Annual Conference
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Saturday, April 17 – Sunday, April 18, 2010

“A Meeting of Minds”–CNN

Only 4.5 hours away from Middlebury, in New Haven, Connecticut, you will spend two days listening to and learning from 200 speakers, including keynote addresses by Seth Godin, Jacqueline Novogratz, Jeffrey Sachs and Sonia Sachs. There will also be social innovation sessions by CEOs and Directors of Acumen Fund, Partners in Health, WaterPartners, Save The Children, HealthStore Foundation, and many others.

The Global Health & Innovation Conference convenes more than 2,200 students and professionals from 55 countries.

Register Today For Lowest Registration Rate (Rate Increases Monthly): http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference

New Call For Social Enterprise Pitches: Do you have an innovative idea or a new program in development?  Submit your idea for presentation.  Complete details on conference website.

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Waste-to-Energy, an expanding industry

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Have you heard of the Waste-to-Energy industry? Instead of filling up our precious land with garbage, Companies in the industry burn waste to produce energy. According to Green Career Central, “for each ton of municipal solid waste combusted, 500-600 kWh of electricity are produced.” The industry is very careful to burn the waste in such a way that the emissions are controlled and scrubbed. For more information on this expanding, check out the Energy Recovery Council.

Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health

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cleh_logo_2008CDC/ATSDR’s National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) is offering a 10-week summer internship program for students in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and other related majors to take place June 9-August 13, 2010.

During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through project collaboration, Read more

Wind Turbine Performance Analyst- JOB

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Are you interested in the renewable energy sector?

Horizon Wind Energy is looking to hire a Performance Analyst at their office in Houston, TX. As their analyst, you would collaborate with Performance Engineering and Energy Assessment teams in analyzing operational performance of wind turbines, and develop tools to monitor said performance and routinely identify performance deficiencies. They are looking for a college graduate with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Read more

Internship at Patuxent Research Refuge- Deadline 12/14/09

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The Patuxent Research Refuge is looking to hire two Environmental Education & Interpretation Interns.

The internship will run from February 16th – May 22nd, 2010 (flexible to change), at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland. Interns provide visitor information services, assist with public events, teacher and scout workshops, develop education materials, design and lead interpretive programs for all ages, and assist with biological monitoring when applicable. Work schedule will be 40 hours a week, including weekends (two days off during week).  Read more

Staying up-to-date

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It is essential in a job search to stay up-to-date with your industry of choice. However, an ‘industry’ is a broad beast, so what should you really know?

  • Follow new and upcoming technology
  • Know which companies are competitors
  • Understand where the industry is headed
  • Investigate how your industry is affected by external factors

Before an interview, make sure you know what the company does; an energy consulting firm can be a myriad of things, so it is crucial to know what niche they have carved out for themselves.

If you are interested in green opportunities, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an amazing source for information on things such as water, transportation, fishing subsidies, biofuels, and the health effects of consumer products. Even if it isn’t your industry of choice, take some time to peruse their Cosmetic Safety Database, which contains invaluable information on the health effects of specific products (from toothpaste, to deodorant, to shampoo).

Furthermore, check out the new tag “data point,” where we will keep you up-to-date on what is going on.

Become a HEAL AR AmeriCorps Member

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If you are interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as helping Low to Moderate Income (LMI) people make ends meet, you should check out the new residential energy efficiency retrofit program, HEAL AR. The program, created by the William J. Clinton Foundation and the State of Arkansas, performs energy efficiency audits for LMI homes, and then retrofits the homes to be more energy-efficient, which then allows residents to redirect money from utilities to other basic needs. The position available is as an AmeriCorps member. For the HEAL AR project, your living allowance is $950 per month. In addition, HEAL AR AmeriCorps members may be eligible to receive Health
Insurance and those members who complete a full-time term of service will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award currently valued at $4,725.

In addition to receiving AmeriCorps basic training, you will learn Read more

Environmental Studies Fellowships

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logo_epasealDo you have an interest in Environmental Studies? Under the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) program, a range of fellowship activities are offered to help students increase their knowledge of environmental issues while refining their professional skills. Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 30-40 fellowships, developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA’s 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at an EPA office or laboratory, although other arrangements can be made in certain circumstances.
Detailed descriptions of the fellowships are provided in the annual NNEMS Catalog. The catalog is available online at www.epa.gov/education/students.html.
The research projects are organized among four key areas:

  • Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
  • Environmental Management and Administration
  • Environmental Science
  • Public Relations and Communications Read more

Is There a Spot in the Economy for your Skills?

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The National Center for O*Net Development recently released their research on the current economy and its effects on occupations.

Check out their list of Green Increased Demand Occupations, jobs that will likely experience an increase in employer demand. Their Green Enhanced Skills Occupations lists the jobs that will likely require a change in skill sets. Finally, the Green New and Emerging (N&E) Occupations lists the emerging jobs that are/will experience a huge demand. All of this can be found here.

Data Point – Water Use in the USA

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One thing that I think we can all agree on is that water is pretty important. So whether you are looking into graduate school or a job in the environmental sector, it is important to understand the current consumption trends with regards to water.

The U.S. Geological Survey from 2000 to 2005 has recently come out, revealing trends and problems regarding water use in the United States. Check out the Circle of Blue article on the most recent USGS report.

The article highlights that 2005 total water use is lower than in 1975 and that per-capital water use is lower than in the mid 1950s.

M.S. in Sustainability Management

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COLUMBIA MS IN SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENTAre you interested in Graduate School?

Columbia University’s Earth Institute and the School of Continuing Education have come together to create a new program in Sustainability Management. It is a Master of Science, which pending approval will admit its first class in the fall of 2010.

The M.S. in Sustainability Management is a brand new program that will formally train and educate sustainability practitioners in a wide range of fields. It will draw upon sophisticated environmental measurement tools and cutting edge environmental science to help students fully understand the systematic and organizational role of sustainability in any organization.

The program is ideal for professionals currently working in or aspiring to be in management positions in general organizational management, regulatory compliance, facilities operations, and environmental stewardship. It is Read more

Looking to Boost Your Resume w/Renewable Energy Experience?

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NativeEnergy
Three (3) new spring 2010 post-graduate internships (FEBs can apply and undergraduates with high GPAs are encouraged to apply too) are being offered through Charlotte-based NativeEnergy, which is an internationally recognized provider of high quality carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs). They enable customers to support the construction of clean renewable projects and build sustainable economies for Native Americans, family farmers and local communities. Their clients include many prominent organizations, such as Clean Air‐Cool Planet, the Natural Resource Defense Council, “An Inconvenient Truth,” Ben & Jerry’s, Stonyfield Farm, and Clif Bar. The NativeEnergy team is fast‐paced and growing quickly to meet the rising challenges of global warming and fossil fuel dependence.

The 3 positions are: Marketing Intern, Supply Intern, and Web Programming Intern
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Grad School Fair Highlights

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Did you miss last Wednesday’s Graduate School Fair? If so, or if you are looking for a refresher, read on for the highlights.

One highlight was the The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management, which focuses not only on business but on management and leadership. The Drucker MBA Program stood out because it incorporates many aspects of social responsibility and social entrepreneurship.

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Outreach and Social Media: J-Term Internship

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Have you looked at the J-Term Catalog and realized that you wish you had looked for an internship?

Well it is not too late there is a November 5th deadline to receive credit for a full-time internship so get started on applying!

J-Term Internship Outreach and Social Media

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The Outreach and Social Media Intern will work with the Marketing Team to do outreach and copy writing related to environmental awareness-with particular focus on issues and stories related to climate change and carbon footprints. This collateral will be used for the Brighter Planet blog, media outreach, marketing materials, and partnership collaboration. The intern will be welcomed in the downtown Middlebury office for 25-40 hours a week.

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ACE is Hiring: JOB OPPORTUNITES

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ACE (Alliance for Climate Education) is opening another round of offices in Denver, DC, Atlanta, and NY/NJ area in January. travels to high schools around the country to educate students on the science behind climate change and motivate them to take action through our dynamic assembly presentations. Their team of trained Educators conduct these informative and entertaining presentations at no cost to schools. ACE also provides scholarship and grant opportunities for participating schools. They currently have Educators in the Bay Area, LA, Boston, Houston and Chicago and will be opening four new offices this January.

Job Openings:

Deputy Director (Oakland, CA) – http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/355523-30/c

DC Senior Educator – http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/351177-83/c Read more

Orion Grassroots Network- JOBS

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Many folk here at Middlebury have already begun the job/internship hunt. Well if you are interested in Advocacy, Conservation, Farming, Development, Education or more, make sure you look at the Orion Grassroots Network (OGN) Job listings or Internship listings.  The OGN Jobsource posts jobs that focus on change for people or planet and is grassroots in focus.

Some of their recent listings include:

DEADLINE TODAY-Winter Term Internships

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If you are interested in either of these internships, log into MOJO right now for a more detailed description and to apply because their deadlines are today!

General Associate Intern with the Roosevelt Institution Washington D.C.

Our temporary staff members will work on a variety of potential projects, depending on the need at the time. This could mean fundraising, communications, publications, etc. All work will be substantive and goal-oriented.

Green Chemistry Program Intern Washington, D.C.

During January, EPA staff and interns will read all of the nominations, write a brief review of each nomination, discuss the nominated technologies in multidisciplinary group meetings, and prepare the nominations for the judging panel convened by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute®.

 

Below are some other internships whose deadlines are still approaching:

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Green Corps

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Are you interested in Green Corps?  Green Corps is the non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing. Green Corps runs a paid training program for recent college graduates in environmental advocacy and organizing.

Please log in to MOJO for complete details and to apply. Applications due Oct. 15, 2009 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org AND on MOJO. 

Furthermore, on October 22 – 23rd, Blair Bowie ’09 who now works with Green Corps will be on Campus to conduct interviews and to share information.

For more information, check out the posting on MOJO, or see their description below: Read more

Select Design Internship

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Select Design is a marketing & design firm providing a wide range of creative services for clients such as Pepsi, Whole Foods, Timberland, Burton, Sirius/XM, Ben & Jerry’s, Moet Hennessy, Green Mountain Coffee and more. From concept through design, sourcing, production and delivery, Select Design provides fuel for innovative brands.

Select Design is seeking a student a strong interest in brand marketing and sustainability. An intern’s responsibilities will be to research various green initiatives of their current brand partners and prospective clients.

Additionally, the intern will be tracking trends in green innovation for their blog.

The internship will be based in Burlington and the deadline is this Monday, October 12.

So, if you are interested, check it out on MOJO!