Albion College Institute for the Study of the Environment

Internships

Students in both the Environmental Sciences and the Environmental Studies Concentrations complete internships. These provide opportunities for students to gain work experience as part of their academic programs. Internships have been as varied as the career opportunities in environmental fields. Some recent internships include:

For more information, contact Dr. Tim Lincoln, Institute for the Study of the Environment, Albion College, Albion MI 49224. Phone (517) 629-0486 – e-mail tlincoln@albion.edu

Spotted Owl population surveys, Deanna, Biology Major

Location: U.S. National Park Service, Crater Lake, Oregon
Deanna was part of a team of field biologists who hiked the back country of the park to monitor the population of this endangered species.

European Union Parliament, Eric, Political Science Major

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Eric was an intern in the office of a M.E.P. from Spain. His work included researching chemical regulations, mitigation banking for wildlife reserves, groundwater issues and water transfer issues.

Shark behavior research, Derik and Amy, Biology Majors

Location: Florida Keys
Amy and Derik assisted Albion College's Biology Professor Jeff Carrier in his studies of shark mating behavior.

LEED certification intern, Sam and Ryan (Political Science and Biology Majors

Location: Albion, Michigan
Sam and Ryan worked for the Christman Company, general contractors for the College's new science complex. Their job consisted of documenting the projects compliance with environmentally sound practices.

Nature center intern, Nancy (Biology)

Educational Programs Abroad in London: an internship program where students take a couple of classes at the NYU campus and do an internship. Environmental agencies are a possibility. EPA n Brussels where students take a couple of classes at Vesalius College and have an internship with a Member of Parliament at eh European Union.

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