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Summer Science Internship for Undergraduates

The Southeast CASC summer science internship program provides interested students with career-based experiences and skills.

About the Internship

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) is part of a network of nine Climate Adaptation Science Centers managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Climate Adaptation Science Center. Our mission is to deliver science to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate. The SE CASC is housed within NC State’s Department of Applied Ecology in Raleigh, North Carolina.

As our science intern, you will spend the summer assisting the science and communications teams. During any given week, you may be writing a synopsis of a recent research article, helping with a science synthesis project, designing an infographic, or creating a video abstract.

During the internship, you will gain experience in what being a scientist in climate adaptation looks like and get a taste of communicating science – all while building hard and soft skills for your CV.

Application

Eligibility

This program is open to undergraduate students attending any SE CASC Consortium institution, as well as Indigenous students who are enrolled members of a USET member Nation in the Southeast attending any university. See the list of Consortium institutions here and USET member Nations here.

You must:

  • Be available for the entire 10 week internship period. 
  • Be available to work at least 20hrs/week, sometimes on weekends.
  • Have a demonstrated interest in climate adaptation.
  • If selected, relocate to campus-based housing in Raleigh, NC for the 10 week period of (roughly) May 27–July 31.
  • Submit all of your application materials before the deadline of 5pm on Sunday, March 30!

Benefits

Selected students will receive a $3,600 stipend ($18/hr x 20hrs x 10 weeks), free on-campus housing, and travel costs to and from Raleigh (up to $600) will be reimbursed. Students are responsible for their meals and personal transportation. Buses on campus are fare-free.

Students will end the summer with CV-building skills and an expanded professional network within the federal service.

If you are passionate about climate adaptation, love nature, and are interested in dipping your toes into several aspects of our work, then this internship is for you!

Materials

You will need the following for your application:

  1. A statement of interest that is a maximum of 200 words.
  2. Your CV/resume that includes contact information of two professional references.
Apply here via Google form

Questions? Contact Michelle Jewell (majewell@ncsu.edu).