2010 Summer Internship Program 

Since its inception, NGRREC has hosted a highly successful experiential learning internship program for undergraduate and graduate college students. The center’s program not only seeks to transfer knowledge, but also actively engages students in field experimentation, critical thinking, synthesis and presentation of ideas, and leadership in project-level research. Through experiential learning, interns gain the hands-on field experience necessary to develop the particular skills and experiences important in the study of the natural sciences. Each intern is managed by a faculty member (intern advisor), who is responsible for instruction, supervision, and mentoring of the intern, as well as the design of a 10-week summer project.

The center’s summer internship program is concluded with the Student Symposium conducted in Alton, Illinois, in which student projects are presented. Audience members include NGRREC board members, instructors, advisors, and others with an interest in great rivers issues. Intern responsibilities include: an intensive intern project; Field experience (including site survey and analysis, data collection and cataloging, and instruction in research techniques and protocols); Analysis and synthesis of research into a seven- to ten-page report with supporting poster graphics; and Development and presentation of a PowerPoint presentation at the Student Symposium.

Important Dates for the 2010 Summer Internship Program

May 17 to May 21 - All interns will be required to participate in a one-week orientation in the
                                  Alton  area. Housing and two meals per day will be provided for the
                                  student during orientation week.

May 26 to July 27 - Nine-week internship. Students are expected to report to work on May
                                 26.

July 26 to July 27 - All interns and their faculty advisor are required to attend a symposium  
                                 and give a presentation about their program.

This Internship offers funds to support 25 students at a rate of $4,000 per student for the 10-week participation period.  

After the selection process, students and advisors will be notified and given more information.  Please view the past year's orientation booklet noted below for an idea of what you might expect during orientation. Updated materials for the Summer 2010 will be provided prior to Orientation.

GPA Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for selection.

2010 Application and Faculty Intern Projects

CLICK HERE to download the Summer 2010 Intern Application! 

CLICK HERE to view the listing of 2010 Faculty Intern Projects