The Environmental Center is hiring a Student Research Assistant to work part time beginning in the 2015 Spring Semester.  The focus of this position will be the research and development of methods and measurements of activities that enhance undergraduate student retention through programming, teaching, and innovative engagement activities the feature strong environmental or sustainability content. 

The RA will compile and review related literature, compile examples of strong environmental and sustainability-related programming from exemplary campuses, compile and/or develop metrics by which retention efficacy can be assayed, and help create a coherent approach to student retention assessment of environmental and sustainability content efficacy at CU. 

The RA must: have strong research interest and some experience extracting literature from online libraries; functional knowledge of campus sustainability and environmental programming; strong organizational skills; a high degree of personal initiative, innovation, and interest; and be reliable/available for 8-14 hours/week of research.

The RA will work alongside EC professional and student staff, related faculty, and campus sustainability professional staff.  The RA will report to the Director of the Environmental Center.

Applications are open immediately.  Position commences in January 2015 and may continue through the balance of 2015 calendar year depending on workload and student availability.  Pay range is $11.25 - $16.23 per hour based on experience. 

Apply by querying email citing credentials, qualifications and interest to:

Impact runs action campaigns on issues that matter, like global warming, clean water and big money's influence over our democracy, and we're hiring spring interns!

As an intern with Impact, you'll make a difference on big issues like global warming, clean water and big money in politics.  You'll work side by side with organizers and learn valuable skills by helping to get these issues into the media, build coalitions, and organize events.

Apply Today. Our priority deadline is Sunday, December 14!

Whether you are attending university or learning from life itself, this is in no way your traditional internship or study abroad.  They don't have physical classrooms and fetch their own coffee.

Their mission is to give interns the opportunity to awaken and pursue their professional and personal passions through hands-on learning.  Their ultimate vision, our goal, is to transform educational standards and be the leading pioneers in experiential education.

They have 7 programs based around your interests:

• Agriculture based in Kalu Yala
• Biology based in Kalu Yala
• Business and Entrepreneurship based in Panama City
• Education and Community Outreach based in San Miguel
• Farm to Table Culinary Arts based in Kalu Yala
• Health and Wellness based in San Miguel
• Outdoor Recreation based in Kalu Yala

Mile High Youth Corps is hiring for two Corpsmember positions for next year!  The AmeriCorps Leadership & Conservation (ACLC) program and our Energy & Water program will both begin on January 26th.  These programs provide youth 18-24 with the opportunity to earn a living stipend and $$ for college (through an AmeriCorps Education award), gain job skills, education and build technical skills, while serving your community.  

The ACLC program runs from January 26-December 11, 2015 allowing students to earn $5,645 for college and earn a $640 biweekly living stipend. The Energy & Water program runs from January 26-June 26, 2015 allowing students to earn $2,150 for college and a $576 biweekly living stipend.

Energy and Water Conservation  

This is a five-month program from Jan 26-June 26 during which Corpsmembers provide water and energy efficiency measures to low-income households and nonprofit facilities.  Corpsmembers work on small crews, serve in their own community, and gain the skills and training necessary for careers in the green industry.  Corpsmembers install compact fluorescent light bulbs, aerators, programmable thermostats, low-flow showerheads and high-efficiency toilets.  These members also educate residents and community members on the environmental and financial benefits of conservation.

AmeriCorps Leadership & Conservation  

This is an eleven-month program from Jan 26 - Dec 11 during which Corpsmembers participate in different environmental conservation activities as well as plan and leas service projects, facilitate education and team-building activities, and engage in community outreach and physical labor.  This is a demanding, team-based, leadership development program.

The 2015 Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) will be held April 9-11, 2015.  Judging for the CSEF will take place from 9am-5:30pm on Thursday, April 9th at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University. 

The success of the CSEF depends in a huge part on the quality of the judges who volunteer to judge the approximately 400 projects from the 6th-12th grades in 12 different categories (undergraduate students can serve as judges for the Junior Division, grades 6-8).  A description of the categories can be found by clicking here. 

To view the Grand Awards Judging page, please click here. 

For questions, contact:

Nancy Glissmann
Grand Awards Judging Coordinator
GrandAwardsCSEF@gmail.com
303-817-4271