The Center for Environment and Society (CES) is looking for two Washington College students to serve as Fall 2024 paid interns in the Watershed Innovation Laboratory. The interns will report to Dr. Chelsea Peters, Director of Watershed Innovation, at Semans-Griswold Hall. Responsibilities will vary across days and weeks, but will include:
- Researching the water quality and quantity in the Chester River by deploying instruments, acquiring archival data, and partnering with community partners, like Shore Rivers.
- Identifying water-related research questions that complement ongoing ENV faculty research.
- Conducting inventories of and updates on existing hydrologic research instruments in the laboratory.
- Building weather stations to be installed across the Chester River watershed.
- Making maps of the environmental spatial data sets using ArcGIS Pro.
Through this internship, students will develop valuable field and lab skills and gain real-world experience in earth science research. This opportunity is relevant to any student passionate about hydrology, geology, ecology, GIS, computer science and beyond. Hours will be determined at a mutually agreeable time. The start date is September 3rd (second week of class), and the end date is December 6th (last day of classes).
To apply, please upload ONE FILE that includes (1) a cover letter explaining your interest, (2) your resume, (3) the name of one faculty/staff reference from the college, and (4) a copy of your fall course schedule. Please note that cover letters should discuss not only your interest, but also how this internship is relevant to your career path, and how you may be a good fit for this position.
