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Scholarships

The Udall Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

October 15, 2011 – 4:56 pm
  • Eligibility: college sophomore or junior “who has demonstrated a commitment to a career related to the environment”; GPA of 3.0+; U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
  • Award: up to $50,000 for undergraduate tuition/fees; Scholars conference in August of award year
  • Selection: Tufts may nominate up to 6 applicants per year; 80 Scholars chosen nationally
  • Tufts deadline: mid-February

Please visit the Udall Foundation website for more information.

2011 Udall Meet and Greet

There will be a Udall-sponsored meet and greet with Alumni Scholars – including 2010 Tufts grad Matthew Thoms!
Friday, October 21, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: somewhere on Harvard University campus (interested students check with Laura Doane for update)

A Tufts-sponsored session on application process will take place on:
Thursday, October 27, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Mayer Campus Center, upper-level conference room

Final applications are due by March 2.

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Contests Uncategorized

Undergraduate Environmental Photography Contest

October 15, 2011 – 4:53 pm

Environmental Photo Contest: Guidelines and Submission Information

The Tufts Environmental Studies Program is accepting photo submissions for the first annual Environmental Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Tufts undergraduate students and will include prizes for 1st place ($150), 2nd place ($100), and 3rd place ($50).

Each student can take and submit multiple photos as part of the contest, but are only eligible to win one of the prizes listed above.

All styles of photography are welcome (black & white or color), including but not limited to:

  • Documentary
  • Scientific
  • Fine art
  • Abstract
  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Wildlife/nature

We would like students to explore environmental communication through the lens of a camera, using your own creativity and image-making capacity.

To be considered for one of the prizes, submissions must include:

  1. Photo(s) submitted for consideration electronically.
  2. All submissions must include a) a high-quality 8×10″ print and b) a digital file (min. 300 dpi jpg or tif format)
  3. A printed document listing the names of any individuals, places, etc. included in the photo(s) and a brief description of the photo(s) itself.
  4. The Environmental Photo Contest Application >
  5. The Photo Subject Release Form >
    PLEASE NOTE: Photo(s) submitted for the Environmental Photo Contest must include a completed photo release form for EVERY INDIVIDUAL in a given photo. Photos that do not meet this requirement will not be considered for any of the three awards.
  6. The Parent/Guardian Photo Release Form > (if applicable)
    **(Photos taken of children under the age of 18 who are part of an individual’s research or fieldwork, will not be considered unless photo release forms are signed by the parent or legal guardian of EVERY CHILD who appears in a given photo or photos.
  7. Email digital submissions to Ann Greaney-Williams at ann.greaney-williams@tufts.edu, Program Coordinator, Environmental Studies Program.

Submitted prints will be exhibited in the Tufts Institute of the Environment and may be used by the Environmental Studies and TIE in their print publications, websites, or for other Tufts-related purposes. A digital exhibition will also be created on the ENVS website for those who are unable to visit Tufts in person.

Photo submissions, and other required documentation, are due to the Environmental Studies Program, c/o TIE, 210 Packard Avenue, Miller Hall-East Rear Door, Medford Campus, by Monday, October 24, 2011. All submitted photos must have been taken by the individual student submitting them.

Photo contest winners will be chosen by faculty and staff of the Environmental Studies Executive Committee and Tufts Institute of the Environment and will be announced by November 30, 2011.

Student can upload their application folder to the ENVS Environmental Photo Group website. Please make sure to:

  1. Save all application materials and photographs in one folder, then…
  2. Zip or compress the folder before uploading it to the site.

This site will be checked weekly and folders will be downloaded by the Environmental Studies Program.

Questions can be sent to Ann Greaney-Williams at ann.greaney-williams@tufts.edu or by calling 617.627.3553.

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Fall Internships Spring

Eagle Eye Institute-Internship

September 22, 2011 – 2:08 pm

Volunteer and internship opportunity for ENVS students:

Love the outdoors? Interested in social and environmental justice? Help run after-school environmental education programs for urban youth with Eagle Eye Institute! Eagle Club is a new initiative to bring together environmentally-minded Tufts students and urban young people friom Medford, Somerville and Cambridge. As an Eagle Club volunteer you will spend one day a week in a Boys and Girls Club, running an hour-long program for middle school students. Activities include: nature games, teambuilding activities, urban tree walks and more! You will be going outside as much as possible. As a volunteer you will receive support from Eagle Eye staff in running the program, but there are ample opportunities for creativity and leadership!

Commitment: 1 day/week (about 2 hours including transportation time), plus volunteer orientation on Friday September 30. All classes and majors are welcome.

Come to the general interest meeting Monday September 26 at 9 pm in the Rabb Room (Tisch College) and get FREE PIZZA!
Contact Cassie at cassandra.pastorelle@tufts.edu for more information.

*If you wish to complete an internship with Eagle Eye Institute, there are other opportunities available for you to complete the 100 hours required for the Environmental Studies major in addition to Eagle Club. These include organizing a one-day Learn About Forests program and helping run the annual Hike-a-thon fundraiser in October. Come to the general interest meeting on Monday September 26 to hear about all the opportunities Eagle Eye Institute has to offer!*

Eagle Eye believes in the right of all people to a healthy environment and a positive relationship with nature, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic status. Help us diversify the environmental movement so that more people are empowered to be environmental leaders and decision-makers.

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Fall Internships Research

Environmental Forensic Chemical Analysis: Research Internship

September 20, 2011 – 3:14 pm

Tufts Professor Albert Robbat is interested in working with Tufts students who would like to learn how to do environmental forensic chemical analysis. If you are interested in working with him and/or doing an internship with him, please contact him.
Here is his website: http://chem.tufts.edu/faculty/robbat/index.html

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Jobs

GreenCorps is Hiring

September 19, 2011 – 4:09 pm

Celebrating 20 Years: Green Corps, Field School for Environmental Organizing

** Applications due October 15th 2011 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org**

Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.

In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “350.org” rallies for climate action.

You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Food and Water Watch and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.

You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.

In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2012-2013. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.

If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2012-2013 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2012 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

For more information, visit http://www.greencorps.org or contact Aaron Myran, Green Corps Recruitment Director, at aaron@greencorps.org or (617) 747 4302.

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Fall Internships Uncategorized

Tufts Institute of the Environment Intern-Communications & Marketing

September 8, 2011 – 3:49 pm

Tufts Institute of Environment
Date Posted Sep 08, 2011
Category Computers: Internet Web
Job Description Intern will maintain and improve TIE website, on ThinWire platform, and WSSS website, in Dreamweaver. Write and proofread content for websites and assist in creating new designs for print and web communications. Intern will coordinate e-newsletters in Constant Contact and social media sites – Picasa, Facebook, Linkedin – with other interns and staff. The Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE) would like to hire a junior or senior Environmental Studies student, or student with environmental knowledge, to join our team of interns. Duties: • Potential projects may include creating promotional materials for TIE programs and events, writing content for the TIE website, composing e-newsletters, and other miscellaneous office tasks. • Intern should oversee and suggest changes to websites and implement updates upon request. • Tracking time spent and changes made for each website – environment.tufts.edu and www.tufts.edu/water. • Intern will help oversee transitions of TIE website in ThinWire to a newer WordPress style platform. • Intern’s creativity and familiarity with communications will help drive the public outreach of TIE.
Job Requirements Skills/Qualifications: • Basic HTML knowledge and the ability to work independently are essential. • Excellent attention to detail, ability to learn new technologies quickly, and communication skills for a professional audience are required. • Familiarity with computers systems generally and comfort with an array of software including Adobe Creative Suite: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. FinalCut, GIS, or other software experience a plus. • Preference will be given to students with work study awards & students working in AM. For more information, visit: https://tufts.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/JobXJobDetail.aspx?JobId=3823

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Fall Internships Uncategorized

Tufts Institute of the Environment Intern-Office Assistant

September 8, 2011 – 3:47 pm

Tufts Institute of Environment
Date Posted Sep 08, 2011
Category Office Assistant
Job Description Help organize and plan events throughout the semester related to the TIE Fellowship programs and any other programs sponsored by TIE. Responsible for maintaining office environment and assisting on projects as they arise. Must be available in the Spring. Must work AM hours. Some evening & weekend hours may be required. Also acts as Alumni Liaison between TIE and the Tufts Environmental Alumni chapter.
Job Requirements Duties: • Intern will work independently with various offices and vendors to organize and assist with events. • Have an active contribution to publishing newsletters, brochures, and website content. • Assists with general administrative needs for the Tufts Institute of the Environment. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/qualifications: • Writing and researching abilities for a general professional office • Punctuality, attention to detail, and professional demeanor • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously • Work-study given preference. For more information, visit: https://tufts.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/JobXJobDetail.aspx?JobId=3824f

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Fall Internships

Frontier Group-Internship

September 6, 2011 – 10:34 am

Frontier Group, research and public policy think tank that works to promote a cleaner environment and a fairer and more democratic society, is seeking interns in our Boston office.

Description

Interns will be assigned specific research projects to be completed over the course of the semester and will work with Frontier Group staff to identify data sources, develop a research plan, and carry out that plan. Examples of potential projects include compiling data on municipal policies that benefit the environment or documenting trends toward environmentally friendly transportation choices.

Frontier Group staff will work with the interns to guide the project, and to develop their research skills and ability to write accessibly about technical subjects. Interns will also be called upon to assist with projects led by Frontier Group staff as needed.

Exact schedule and hours will be set on a case to case basis, but candidates should plan for a serious time commitment (~8 hours a week). The internship will run for the duration of the fall academic semester.

Qualifications

This internship is targeted at undergraduate (junior year and above) and graduate students with strong research, analytical, and writing skills.

At minimum, candidates should be capable of:

· Conducting research that gets quickly to the heart of important policy issues.

· Writing clearly and accessibly about technically complex policies and issues.

· Fulfilling project goals and meeting deadlines.

Previous experience in journalism, political activism, debate, or quantitative research techniques are a plus, but are not necessary. Critical thinking and communications skills – as well as a drive to achieve social change – are a must.

To Apply

Contact Rob Kerth at rob@frontiergroup.org. Applications should include a resume and writing sample.

About Frontier Group

Frontier Group produces ideas and research to promote a cleaner environment and a fairer and more democratic society. We are issue experts, writers and analysts who recognize that good ideas must be coupled with organizing, advocacy and effective communication if they are to make a difference. Through our affiliation with the Public Interest Network, we partner with organizations on the ground in states across the country and in Washington, D.C., to disseminate our work and improve public policy.

Since 1996, Frontier Group has produced more than 200 reports, white papers, fact sheets, op-eds and testimonies that document social problems and propose powerful solutions. Our work has helped pave the way for policy changes to expand America’s use of renewable energy, reduce our contribution to global warming, and protect the public from dangerous chemicals, among other advances. For more information, visit www.frontiergroup.org.

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Internships Jobs

PM Environmental

September 6, 2011 – 10:24 am

There are several job and internship postings at PM Environmental. Check them out: http://pmenv.com/Jobs

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Conferences

2011 New England Environmental Education Conference

August 23, 2011 – 11:36 am

2011 NEEEA Conference Registration Open!

Registratioin is now open for the 2011 Annual NEEEA Conference

Navigating New England Environmental Education: Charting a Course to an Environmentally Literate Future
October 21 – 23, 2011 at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MA

Download the brochure (PDF) to view workshops and registration details.

Register now for Early Bird Rates!

www.neeea.org/conference.html

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