Internship Resources-Henson School

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(The) Academy of Natural Sciences Opportunities for undergraduates to obtain research experience in preparation for graduate school in the biological sciences.
American Zoo and Aquarium Association-Find all zoos and aquariums in US and internship listings.
Marine Sciences and Oceanography Summer Internship Opportunities
National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Orion Grassroots Network
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)-Intern at PETA
Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research -National Institute of Health (NIH)
The summer Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory -Approximately 20-25 students are accepted to the 10-week program each summer. Students work with Laboratory staff in the areas of cancer biology, neurobiology, plant biology, cell biology, genetics, molecular and structural biology, or computational biology.

Chemistry Internet Resources for Research Undergraduate Students-Summer programs
Environmental Chemistry Internships - at the Great Lakes
National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Pfizer Global Research and Development Division of Pfizer, Inc. sponsors summer research fellowships for undergraduate chemistry majors
Internship Programs in Chemistry, From the American Chemical Society.

 

Environmental, Conservation & Wildlife Internships

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Aprovecho-  Aprovecho Research Center, hands-on programs in organic gardening, appropriate alternative technologies, and sustainable forestry.  Ten-Week Long Internship in Sustainable Living Skills.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation- Search for internships MANY opportunities.  CBF is the nation’s leading regional environmental organization and the largest, independent conservation organization working to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay.  Applicant must be a college student, or recent college graduate.  Background in biology, ecology, education, marine science, or liberal arts helpful but not required.
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve-Internship Opportunities.
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge- Intern and Seasonal Employment Opportunities in VA
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve-Biology, geography and environmental.
Eco.org-The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit organization that develops professionals for the environmental field through paid environmental internships that provide highly professional, on-the-job learning experiences for bachelor's students and recent graduates.
Environmental Internship Page-Extensive links to environmental internships.
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA-Internships
Global Impact -Internships. An organization dedicated to helping the poorest people on earth.
Global Vision International-Formed in 1998 GVI sends over 1500 Volunteers away every year to aid-reliant projects worldwide.
The Maryland Sierra Club offers many internship and volunteer opportunities.
National Aquarium in Baltimore-Internships
National Park Service Internships-NPS
National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates
National Wildlife Federation-Internships
NJ Audubon Society  Internships-Fostering environmental awareness and a conservation ethic while preserving wildlife and natural systems.
Ocean Mammal Institute-SCIENCE PROTECTING NATURE, EDUCATION EMBRACING THE EARTH.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP.
Orion Grassroots Network
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center-Often list Volunteer internships.
Pickering Creek  Audubon Refuge-Fall and spring and summer internships available for education and science students in Easton, MD.
Sierra Club Internship Opportunities: Washington, DC Legislative Office
Student Conservation Association (SCA)-The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America's largest and oldest provider of national and community conservation service opportunities, outdoor education and career training for youth by service in national parks, forests, refuges, and urban areas in all 50 states.Over 400 listed.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program
Smithsonian National Zoological Park-Conservation and Research Center (CRC) is a 3,200-acre facility located in Front Royal, Virginia.
Upton Ecological Research Reserve. Become an intern in field ecology and conservation.
USDA Forestry Service-The Forest Service mission is captured by the phrase "Caring for the Land and Serving People." Student programs and opportunities.
Wetlands Institute In Stone Harbor, NJ.  Promotes the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages.  An extensive array of educational and internship programs available throughout the year.
(The) Wintergreen Nature Foundation Internships- The Nature Foundation's summer internships provide exciting learning opportunities for students. This program offers a highly motivating experience for undergraduates as they complete their requirements and begin to consider graduate school possibilities.

 

Geography Internships

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AGI Geoscience & Public Policy Internships
Carnegie Institution of Washington-The Geophysical Laboratory and the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism sponsor the Summer Intern Program in Geoscience for undergraduate science majors.
The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology -Summer undergraduate internship.  IRIS is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring the Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of seismographic data. 
National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Orion Grassroots Network
Union of Concerned Scientists-Internships in energy, global resources and transportation.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers diverse employment opportunities for students in biology, hydrology, computer science, cartography, geology, administration, and many other fields.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. 
Association for Computing Machinery. ACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.  This page of Internship links strictly relevant to the Information Technology (IT) student: Computer Science Internships, MIS Internships, BIS Internships, etc.
AT&T Labs Summer Internship Program
Dice-Listing 80,000 tech jobs and internships. Search using the word "internship".
The Extreme Blue™ program is IBM's premier internship for top-notch students pursuing software development and MBA degrees.
Microsoft Jobs/Internships Page
Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Programs-from the American Mathematical Society.
Texas Instruments Student Page -A variety of opportunities.
WISE-Washington Internships for Students of Engineering-To qualify for consideration, applicants must be juniors, seniors, or entering their final year of undergraduate studies in engineering (or computer science).
Also see Information Systems Internships in the Perdue School of Business

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. 
American Association for the Advancement of Science-Offering outstanding internship opportunities.
Epcot Science Internship Program-All sciences - paid.
For a Bayer internship, you'll need to have completed at least your freshman year in college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Engineering, R&D, IT & Procurement, Finance & Administration Internships.
General Electric Internship Page-Variety of majors.
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)-Places engineering, natural, physical, and computer science, agricultural science, architecture, and other technical students into paid, technical internships in the US and over 70 countries.
Montshire Museum of Science-Prerequisites include an interest in science and a desire to work with people. Familiarity with natural and physical sciences, communications and education are useful.  The 15 week, full-time internship program is held during all seasons of the year.
National Council for Science and the Environment-Internships
National Institute of Health-Student Programs
National Science Foundation
NASA Internships-Different majors/internships.
National Science Foundation-Internships
Orion Grassroots Network
ScienceNet-This database maintains information on various opportunities (paid and unpaid) for summer research programs and internships at universities and colleges in the U.S.
Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships, and Research Participation Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Science Undergraduate Research Program (SULI) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Sloan-Kettering Institute. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program. This ten-week research program is designed for approximately 20 outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedically related sciences.
Summer Internships in Science & Technology for Minority Students-This Fermilab summer program focuses on giving opportunities in science and technology to the minorities that historically have been underrepresented in science in the United States of America. This program is for undergraduates currently enrolled in four-year colleges in the US. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to receive academic credit for any internship you must contact & receive prior approval from your major academic department.