IISG hiring six undergraduate interns for summer 2022

Posted January 19th, 2022 in Climate Ready Communities, Education, Featured, Internships, Jobs, News, Program, Stormwater & Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Community Planning, Uncategorized
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The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Summer Student Internship Program supports and expands a diverse, well-trained workforce that is literate in the ecological and economic issues that impact coastal communities. With this training, interns will understand and be skilled in teaching best management and science practices that can lead to more informed decisions.

These paid internships may include research, communications, and/or outreach activities. Applicants may have the opportunity to participate in activities outside of their specific internship duties.For detailed information on position descriptions and application requirements, read the 2022 Summer Internship Program document. For questions related to the program, please contact Angela Archer at amcbride@purdue.edu.

Application packets are due on January 31, 2022.

Internships are available in the following areas:

  • Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Great Lakes Education
  • Great Lakes Revitalization
  • Sustainable Communities
  • Video and Digital Media
  • Water Conservation and Policy

 

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is a part of University of Illinois Extension and Purdue Extension.

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What does it mean to be Great Lakes literate?

It’s understanding how the Great Lakes shape your life and how your choices impact the lakes.

To be Great Lakes literate is to understand, communicate, and care for these special freshwater resources. 💙

Learn more about Great Lakes Literacy by visiting the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s website at the link in bio.

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What does it mean to be Great Lakes literate?It’s understanding how the Great Lakes shape your life and how your choices impact the lakes. To be Great Lakes literate is to understand, communicate, and care for these special freshwater resources. 💙Learn more about Great Lakes Literacy by visiting the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s website at the link in bio.#TeachingTuesday

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant!

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Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant!

Got a research idea for southern Lake Michigan?

IISG’s 2026 Seed Grant Research Competition is open. Up to $150,000 total funding for pilot studies that could become your next big project.

💵 $10,000 to $50,000 per project
⏰ Applications due August 17, 2026

Two info webinars coming up: July 2 and July 21.

🔗 Full details at the link in bio.

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Got a research idea for southern Lake Michigan? IISG’s 2026 Seed Grant Research Competition is open. Up to $150,000 total funding for pilot studies that could become your next big project.💵 $10,000 to $50,000 per project⏰ Applications due August 17, 2026Two info webinars coming up: July 2 and July 21.🔗 Full details at the link in bio.