The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Georgia Tech is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 REU program.
The program is 10 weeks long, starting on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 and ending on Friday, July 24th, 2026. The application is due Sunday, February 15th, 2026.
This REU program is designed for undergraduate students interested in acquiring research experiences within one or more of the following fields – note that students do not have to have any prior experience within these fields to be eligible for our research program:
Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosols & Clouds
Paleoclimate
Space & Planetary Science
Astrobiology
Biogeochemistry
Climate, Oceanography & Weather
Solid Earth Sciences
Cryospheric Science
Selected participants will receive a $7,000 stipend, along with on-campus housing throughout the 10-week program duration.
Hampton Lake is an award-winning private residential community located in Bluffton, SC. The central feature of the community is a 165-acre shallow, freshwater lake system, which is maintained as a premier sport fishery. The lake, in conjunction with 340 acres of nature preserve and wetlands, was designed and built to function as a large stormwater detention system, providing water quality protection to the downstream May River. The lake system includes 7 miles of navigable waterways and 15 miles of shoreline. Another prized water feature within the Hampton Lake community is a 3-acre shallow swimming lake, known as Crystal Lake. Both Hampton Lake and Crystal Lake have historically experienced harmful algal blooms (HABs). Both planktonic and benthic HABs have been observed. The goal for the summer intern position is to assist the community in monitoring and managing the lake systems to prevent the occurrence of HABs and to provide education and information related to the potential risks to the community associated with HABs. Water Resources Intern DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure and Compliance POSITION: Water Resources Engineering Intern REPORTS TO: Infrastructure and Compliance Manager PURPOSE OF POSITION: To review both Crystal and Hampton Lakes’ historical data, examine the current findings and data to deliver a detailed assessment of the current lake conditions. Be part of the process to maintain the health of both lakes and do a final risk assessment presentation. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Crystal Lake
Review historical information related to Crystal Lake as available from our resident expert (Marcia Brinley, a Professional Engineer and Board Certified Environmental Engineer responsible for developing the Crystal Lake Management Plan) and lake maintenance contractor, including lake bathymetry, water quality reports, previous PowerPoint presentations to the Hampton Lake community at large, 2023 and 2024 YSI data, logbook detailing activities performed since fall 2023 to reestablish Crystal Lake, and current Long term management plan as developed by Marcia Brinley.
Work with HLCA staff and the landscape contractor responsible for irrigation to maintain a consistent lake level by operating the local well.
Work with HLCA staff to maintain the WaterIQ Pulsar ultrasound unit, which consists of monthly cleaning, monitoring operation via telemetry, and responding to periodic WaterIQ alarm notifications.
Perform regular (weekly) visual observation of both planktonic and benthic algae presence by conducting on-site visits. Utilizing Marcia Brinley’s phase contrast microscope, perform microscopic examinations of lake samples, including samples of any observed algae.
Beginning in early 2026, HLCA is installing a Laketech system which consists of a buoy equipped with two In Situ multiparameter sampling units which, using the LakeTech software, will provide continuous recording of temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH, oxidation reduction potential, phycocyanin and chlorophyl levels at two different depths within Crystal Lake. The candidate will work with HL staff and Marcia Brinley to adjust the LakeTech system (location and sensor depths) to provide representative sampling results.
Perform the recommended maintenance of the In Situ monitoring units, including cleaning and calibration.
Download, review, and analyze the data on an ongoing basis. Plot the data and identify any patterns or trends relating water quality data to algae occurrence.
Working with HLCA staff, perform monthly PTOX and Cyanotoxin sampling following protocol developed at Mt Zion National Park for benthic HABs in recreational waters.
Review the current preventative and reactive treatment plan. Provide recommendations for plan modifications to reduce costs while maintaining an HAB-free environment.
Summarize all data and present conclusions to HLCA staff and Marcia Brinley. Hampton Lake
Review historical information related to Hampton Lake as available on the member website including recent Water Quality and Sport fishery Reports as prepared by our lake maintenance contractor, stormwater management design information, etc.
Working with our resident expert, develop a sampling plan for execution throughout the summer of 2026 including visual observations of algae presence and utilizing a YSI multiparameter DSS pro handheld sampling instrument at various locations throughout Hampton Lake to provide representative information related to general water quality. The YSI DSS measures temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH, oxidation reduction potential, phycocyanin and chlorophyl levels.
Work with HLCA staff to execute the sampling plan. Operate and periodically calibrate the YSS meter. Download, review, and analyze the data on an ongoing basis. Plot the data and identify any patterns or trends relating water quality data to algae presence.
Present information gathered to HLCA staff, Marcia Brinley, and our lake maintenance contractor with the goal of establishing a long-term plan for lake management activities to minimize HABs. General Research
Perform research, summarize conclusions and write one-paper identifying probable risks associated with exposure to HAB’s based on typical activities within affected waters. QUALIFICATIONS:
Course work in Environmental Engineering/Civil Engineering/Biosystems Engineering/Environmental Science/Ecology is helpful
Ability to enforce Hampton Lake’s standards, policies and procedures.
Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure, making sound and logical decisions quickly.
Have basic computer skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluency in English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different outlets and other departments on a timely basis.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual accuracy PLEASE CONTACT: Shelle Spence at sspence@hamptonlakeclub.com We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks. Hampton Lake participates in e-Verify.
Bradford Woods is looking for students pursuing degrees in Environmental Science or related fields, as well as those interested in working with children with disabilities in a therapeutic camp setting.
Bradford Woods has been providing therapeutic summer camps for 70 years, and we take pride in offering specialized programs for children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and other special needs. We partner with organizations such as Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis to host adapted camp sessions tailored to the unique needs of each camper.
Our summer camp program features a wide range of activities, including nature programs, creative arts, high and low ropes courses, adaptive zipline, swimming, music, canoeing, fishing, pontoon boats, scuba diving, waterskiing, archery, and more. Staff work closely with campers to adapt activities, provide personal care, and implement individualized care plans.
Bradford Woods is deeply committed to inclusivity and accessibility, with all our facilities universally designed to meet the needs of each camper. For example, we offer an adaptive zipline that can accommodate for different wheelchairs, accessible hiking trails, a zero-entry pool, and other inclusive spaces, ensuring all campers can participate fully in the camp experience.
We are looking to hire a Nature Program Instructor for the Summer of 2026. The dates for this position would be from May 11th to July 31st, 2026. Below I have listed the Nature Program Instructor job description, along with a link to our other summer employment opportunities and the summer camp homepage. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with your students. Additionally, I have attached a recruitment flyer to this email. If any students are interested in learning more or would like to apply, they are welcome to reach out to me directly. I can be reached by email at hbowns@iu.edu or by office phone at (765) 349-5118.
Nature Program Job Description:
The Nature Program Instructor is responsible for designing and implementing nature-based programming that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of each camp session’s population. A key part of this role is creating written activity plans and working closely with cabin staff to adapt activities so that every camper can fully participate and enjoy the experience. Sample activities may include bug hunts, rock paintings, leaf art, nature hikes, and many more.
In addition to facilitating nature-based programming, the Nature Program Instructor assists with evening programs as assigned by the Evening Program Instructor, typically runs a Challenge Day station (popcorn making over the fire), and contributes to the overall camp community. This position lives in the cabins for the duration of the summer and assists with camper personal care (i.e. toileting, showering, dressing, eating, etc.), activities of daily living, and medical procedures (i.e. g-tubes, maces, montis). When not planning, setting up, or leading activities, the Nature Program Instructor will engage with campers in their assigned cabin group to ensure a positive and supportive experience.
For more information and to apply, please feel free to share the following links:
Online Application Link:Careers (type ‘Bradford Woods’ in the search bar, then click on ‘Part-Time 2026 Summer Camp Program Positions, Bradford Woods’)
The Center for Geographic Information Science & Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has immediate openings for undergraduate and graduate summer research positions as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) International Research Experience for Students (IRES) project IRES Track I: Mapping and Quantifying the Natural Disaster Resilience of Displaced People with the University of Rwanda Center for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing.
Executive Summary and Key Facts:
Fully-funded research positions in Rwanda. Funding includes housing, airfare, medical expenses and stipend.
US-citizen or permanent residents only.
Must commit to being in Rwanda for 10 weeks during Summer 2022 (June 6-Aug 12). Longer stays possible based on research interests and fit.
Must have experience with GIS (Esri preferred)
Excellent match for undergraduate and/or graduate students interested in GIS, disaster management, displacement, humanitarian field research, or other relevant areas.
Deadline to apply: April 11, 2022 – due to short notice, research statement and resume from applicant is sufficient. References will be contacted as needed.
About the Research Program:
This International Research Experience for Students (IRES) is focused on mapping and quantifying the natural disaster resilience of displaced people in Rwanda at the University of Rwanda Center for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (CGIS). Significant activities include student access to and learning from CGIS on displaced population natural disaster resilience issues unique to Rwanda, East African context student research training activities, and access to disaster management organizations focused on displaced people such as the Rwandan Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs only available in Rwanda. The project will create unique linkages to East African organizations that will train, educate and professionally develop STEM student research scientists over three years focused on disaster resilience, displacement and GIS. The project will broaden participation of underrepresented groups as we will fully leverage RIT’s existing underrepresented recruitments networks such as RIT’s large Deaf-and-Hard of Hearing population, women, and minorities. Displaced people in Rwanda will also benefit through their participation as field research assistants as well as the research providing outreach and advocacy for their situations. Intellectual products created by IRES students, such as community-scale resilience maps displacement resilience indexes will provide important benefits to society that can bring global attention to displacement and disaster resilience research and GIS. The project is particularly strong in enhancing infrastructure for research and education as IRES students will become part of Rwandan and East African research networks only available by being on-site in Rwanda. Workshops on disasters and resilience GIS mapping will be conducted by IRES students with Rwandan secondary schools and disaster stakeholder groups for broader project outreach. If successful, findings will be generalizable for additional internationally-focused research beyond displaced population natural disaster resilience in Rwanda (for example, the Syrian and Rohingya refugee crises) and particularly US-national interest disaster resilience and displacement issues like seen in hurricanes Harvey and Maria, creating the potential for broader US-national and international research on displaced population natural disaster resilience that can provide future students with the knowledge, motivation and inspiration to pursue internationally-focused science careers to solve US-national and global challenges.
Logistical Information:
The program is only available to current, full-time undergraduate students at US-based institutions. Students who have already graduated or are planning to graduate before the summer 2022 cannot be considered.
We can only consider applications from US Citizens and permanent residents.
Students must have a GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) at the time of application. We are looking to recruit undergraduate and graduate students interested in GIS, disaster management, displacement, humanitarian field research, or other relevant areas.
We particularly encourage participation from underrepresented groups in science. For example, RIT has a strong Deaf and Hard of Hearing student and faculty population via RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
The program will run for 10 weeks during summer 2022 in Rwanda. Longer stays possible based on research interests and fit.
Accepted students for the program students will receive housing, airfare, medical expenses, and stipend support their summer research experience in Rwanda.
Timeline:
Application deadline: April 11, 2022 – due to short notice, research statement and resume from applicant is sufficient. References will be contacted as needed.
For More Information:
A video overview of information for potential applicants can be found on YouTube at:
Email directly to Brian Tomaszewski (bmtski@rit.edu) the following:
A 1000-word statement of interest as to why you wish to conduct research in Rwanda and how you see the experience benefiting your educational experience and long-term career prospects in science, technology or engineering fields. Please clearly indicate in your statement when you a graduating from school.
A copy of your resume (2-page maximum) outlining your GIS and other relevant skill set.
Contact information (name, phone number, email) for your primary faculty advisor and one other faculty member who can serve as a reference for you.
For more information and questions, please contact:
Brian Tomaszewski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Center for Geographic Information Science & Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Rochester, NY USA
phone/whatsapp: +1 585-259-9678 bmtski@rit.edu
Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Environments (GI4SUrE) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a 10-week summer program designed to expose and immerse 10 undergraduate students to unique green infrastructure (GI) research. Green infrastructure is a way to build better infrastructure, addressing the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenge to restore and improve urban infrastructure. This program lets students perform field, laboratory, or modeling studies to explore how GI can mitigate the effects of urban runoff on surface water quality and hydrology. This research will affect not only eastern Tennessee, but any area that deals with urban stormwater runoff. Students will also dive into a professional and social atmosphere that will develop their fundamental research methodologies and critical thinking skills.
The Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) program is a unique undergraduate-graduate-faculty experience that engages in research on human-environment relationships in Massachusetts. HERO Fellows conduct hands-on research under the mentorship of Clark University faculty. The research conducted by HERO Fellows often leads to scholarly publications, presentations at academic conferences across the USA, and awards and honors. The HERO award funds each student $3800 for the summer semester.
Bradford Woods operates 10 weeks of summer camp for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses including campers with cancer, sickle cell anemia, cerebral palsy, craniofacial anomalies, autism, various physical disabilities, rare genetic disorders, and Down syndrome.
We hire a staff of 80+ individuals and are currently recruiting for the summer of 2022. Bradford Woods has proven to be an excellent opportunity for students in the field of Environmental Sciences. Bradford Woods has also served as an internship and practicum site for many students. We welcome the opportunity to examine this type of partnership with the professors and students within your department.
Because of the strong therapeutic mindset of Bradford Woods, it is my hope to fill most of our summer camp positions with people who see the need and importance of adaptive education. We not only provide an opportunity to grow individually, but it will also help each student develop their own recreation philosophy and style as they work with numerous populations of campers in a high energy camp setting.
Crop phenomics is a new transdisciplinary field of research that is a critical interface between plant biology, engineering, and data sciences. Phenomics data refers to sensory data acquired from high-throughput sensing/automation equipment that are associated with crop phenotypes/traits. Crop phenotyping is a complex process as the plant phenotype results from interactions between the genetic framework, dynamically changing environment, and complex plant physiology. In recent years, phenomics technologies have challenged traditional crop phenotyping approaches, especially for efforts towards crop improvement. The strong motivation for this project comes from the need to develop unique interdisciplinary skillset and promote genuine interest among undergraduate students in this field of research for phenomics data-driven discoveries for impact on global food security. In this project, our diverse team of eight faculty mentors, actively pursuing research in topics associated with phenomics big data management research such as development of automated sensing/image processing tools, phenomics data-based visualization, and phenomics data-based variety development will provide educational and outreach benefits to traditional and underrepresented undergraduate students by providing an immersive research experience for about 9 weeks. The activities will include participation in : Phenomics data boot camp, field trips, field day, WSU summer research symposium, brown bag seminars, and graduate education seminar.
2022 High Performance Computing Summer Internships
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) High Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) Internship Program is a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in a field related to high performance computing.
Why should I apply?
As an intern, you will perform research-level computational activities and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent, and skills to research and development projects focused on high performance computing (HPC).
What will I be doing?
Internship activities will vary based on the assigned research project and hosting facility. You have the opportunity to choose the project you’re most interested in for the summer! As part of your application, you will identify your top 3 research projects from the 2022 HPC4Mfg Project Catalog. You can review the catalog here: ***https://orise.orau.gov/AMOsummer/hpc/default.html*** The project catalog will be updated on an ongoing basis throughout the application period. All available projects will be listed no later than 2 weeks prior to the close of the application period.
What are the benefits?
Stipend starting at $700/week
Travel reimbursement up to $2,000, if eligible
Housing allowance of $150/week, if eligible
Training/Research allowance up to $250
We are striving for onsite internships in summer 2022, however internships may result in a virtual placement due to continued COVID-19 impacts.
Eligibility
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2022.
Be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate pursuing or earned a degree in a discipline related to high performance computing. For detailed eligibility requirements, review the opportunity announcement linked below.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
