Month: March 2024

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Geological Survey (Middletown, PA, USA) are hosting a 1-year, post-MS or post-PhD fellowship on critical mineral potential in historical iron ores, slags, and their host rocks. We are looking for folks with expertise in geochemistry. Experience with operating an SEM/EDS, portable XRF, and/or LIBS is greatly valued. Creativity and innovative approaches to research and geoscience education are always appreciated.

Job announcement (closes April 7): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4420033/governors-science-and-technology-fellowship

Please select “Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) – Data Interpretation of Ores and Host Rocks to Determine Potential for Commercial Extraction” as your top choice to be considered for this position.

Salary: $80,988, must be eligible to work in the USA

Please contact Jeff Krieder (jeffkriede@pa.gov – misspelled on the ad page) for questions regarding this position. 

KYOCERA is looking for summer interns in the Environmental Engineering field.  Interested students should send their contact information and resume to:

Mr. Stanlee Wahl, Sr. EHS Specialist at KYOCERA AVX Components, One AVX Blvd., Fountain Inn, SC 29644 (864) 962-6120 stanlee.wahl@kyocera-avx.com. 

More information about KYOCERA can be found online here: https://www.kyocera-avx.com.  

HAZEN – all things water

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Scholarships
Hazen and Sawyer believes in engaging and supporting passionate, talented, and dedicated people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse perspectives lead to new ideas, ultimately benefiting our work, our clients, and our industry.
Our commitment to the future success of the engineering industry includes investing in STEM programs, with special focus on groups traditionally underrepresented in our field. Hazen and Sawyer is proud to offer $5000 scholarships to two students who are pursuing higher education in engineering or environmental science. If you or someone you know meets the criteria below, apply today.
Minimum requirements*

• Incoming college freshman or college sophomore
• Desired major in an engineering discipline (civil, chemical, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering) or in environmental science
• Enrolled at an ABET accredited 4-year college or university
(applicable to engineering programs only)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale). For incoming freshmen, GPA is based on high school cumulative GPA. For college sophomores, GPA is based on the first year of college.
• US citizen or permanent resident
• Identifies as a member of an underrepresented group

Applications are due
March 31st, 2024.
To apply, scan the QR code.
For more information, email STEMScholarship@hazenandsawyer.com

Internship Announcement

Title: Environmental Education Intern                                                         Application Deadline:  March 22, 2024

Openings: 1                                                                                                                   

Schedule: 10-20 hours/week                                                                                                                    

Start date: April 2024                                                                                                                                  

End date: July 2024, extension possible

Wage: Paid, $15/hour

Description:

The Environmental Education Intern will join GCSWCD’s Education team.  In addition to work experience, this intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in design using Adobe applications, educational event planning, survey development/implementation. Opportunity to develop and plan a project to coordinate with departmental goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with educational events, including set-up, take-down, and classroom management
• Assist with community outreach events (Farmer’s Markets, Pop-Up Seed Libraries, etc.)
• Take photos at events

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Create content for social media
• Assist in administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Basic understanding of MS Office applications
• Self-starting, focused, and efficient
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of conservation and earth sciences
• Some experience in youth development, youth education, and/or adult education
• Experience using social media for outreach and education
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds

Application Instructions:

Email a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to Lynn Pilewski.

Contact Information:

Lynn Pilewski, District Programs Coordinator

(864) 467-4998

lpilewski@greenvillecounty.org