Environmental Studies
Current Student Opportunities
On-Campus Opportunities
Events, Jobs, Opportunities,
& Special Course Offerings
- Earth Week/Month Events
Earth Week – Sustainability Institute University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (uwosh.edu) - ES End of Semester/Graduation/Pizza/Potluck Celebration
May 7th, 5:30pm-8:00pm 1019 ◦ 1019 Jefferson Street (Misty Mcphee’s House)
Come by Misty McPhee’s house, 1019 Jefferson Street, to take a break from studying, celebrate our graduating seniors, and eat some pizza. One of the most fun ES events of the year—don’t miss it!
- Conservation Leadership Corps
Fall Semester of 2024
The Conservation Leadership Corps training program provides excellent training to students who are interested in conservation and environmental policy. The program has received excellent reviews from all of the students that have completed the program and also from the talented instructors that have volunteered to lead the training sessions. The training program focuses on leadership, policy communication, advocacy, policy analysis and development, and policy presentation skills. The training sessions have been consistently rated as 9+ on a scale of 10 by both the students and the instructors. The program is focused on current high school seniors and college students that have at least one additional year of college remaining.
For more information and to access the application, please navigate to the Conservation Leadership Corps webpage.
All costs will be covered by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and a small scholarship will be given to each student upon completion of the program.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 - Utilize the “on-campus” job filter on Handshake to see all current campus job opportunities!
- Spring 2024 Directed Study: Intertribal Wild Rice Revitalization Project
Learn about Tribal sovereignty and Traditional Ecological Knowledge while working on wild rice restoration project in the Lake Winnebago watershed. Earn 1-3 credits while you participate in hands-on learning with other project team members about Indigenous conservation values and leadership, water quality, sediment composition, and wild rice ecology.
If interested, please email: Jessie Conaway (jessie.conaway@wisc.edu) and CC Tara Mohan (temohan@wisc.edu)
Get Involved & Take Action!
Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)
Are you looking for ways to take action on environmental issues?
Join SEAC! Students in the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) focus on a wide range of sustainable actions on and off campus, including organizing and hosting Free School each spring. SEAC prioritizes environmental issues and community outreach, which makes it a perfect place to meet other students who share common interests!
Want to get involved and/or get more information?
SEAC Club email: SEAC@uwosh.edu
President: Addie Taddy – taddya80@uwosh.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shannon Davis – Foust: davisfos@uwosh.edu
Regular meetings: Thursdays at 3:30pm ◦ Location – Halsey 149
Sustainable Beekeeping Club
Are you interested in beekeeping?
Do you want to learn more about the ecological value of pollinators?
Join the Sustainable Beekeeping Club and learn how to maintain honeybee hives while gaining understanding of the roles and values of pollinators in the ecosystem. Natural (i.e. organic) beekeeping methods will be used, so students will become familiar with the benefits and challenges of natural beekeeping methods. Meeting dates/times vary; contact Club President, Alyssa Bohn, to inquire about upcoming meetings!
Interested in joining the club?
Club President: Alyssa Bohn – bohnal52@uwosh.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shannon Davis – Foust: davisfos@uwosh.edu
Co-Club Advisor: John Bellotti – bellottij@uwosh.edu
Regular meetings: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Wildlife Conservation Club (WCC)
Do you care about wildlife?
Do you want to work in wildlife conservation?
Consider joining the Wildlife Conservation Club! The WCC’s mission is to promote and educate members and the campus community on wildlife management and conservation through collaborations with area experts and hands-on activities. We define wildlife as all flora and fauna from mega-vertebrates to micro invertebrates and we want to promote conservation on an ecosystem level.
Want to get involved and/or get more information?
Club president: Kendra White – whitek93@uwosh.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Misty McPhee – mcpheem@uwosh.edu
Regular meetings: Mondays at 5:15pm ◦ Location – Sage 2215
Sustainable Solutions for Tomorrow Club (SSFT)
Do you have ideas to make the Oshkosh campus more sustainable?
Want to get involved with implementing hands-on sustainability projects?
Join the Sustainable Solutions for Tomorrow Club! SSFT club supports the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to become a more sustainable and eco-friendly campus. SSFT aims to increase student awareness and knowledge of sustainability challenges and solutions through the execution and implementation of student initiatives and ideas.
Interested in joining? Want more information?
Club President: Joseph Hertel – herteljo44@uwosh.edu
Faculty Advisor: Marcel Dijkstra – dijkstrm@uwosh.edu
Regular meetings: 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm
Location: Halsey South 330D (Conference Room)
Off-Campus Opportunities
Off-Campus Internships,
Volunteer Opportunities,
& more!
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- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) LTE Lincoln County – Land Services Department
May 20th, 2024 – September 2nd, 2024 (Tentative) ◦ Lincoln County, WI
Applications are being accepted for one (1) AIS LTE (no benefits eligible, limited term employment) position with the Lincoln County Land Services Department. This position is grant funded, and is not to exceed 650 hours in a 12-month period. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Starting rate of pay for the position is $15.50/hour. A typical work week will be 40 hours. This individual will achieve goals set forth in the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network (LMPN) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Achieving these goals will entail conducting aquatic invasive species (AIS) education, prevention, and control activities to protect and enhance the waters of Lincoln County.
For more information: https://co.lincoln.wi.us/jobs - Summer Lake Monitoring Technician, Vilas County
Summer Field Season ◦ Vilas County, WI
This is a temporary mid-level position responsible for implementing the Vilas County Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan and Land & Water Resources Management Plan throughout the 2024 summer field season. The candidate must possess the skills necessary to accomplish tasks independently with minimal oversight or work cooperatively as part of a team. All duties and responsibilities of the position are performed under the guidance of the Land and Water Conservation Committee and the County Conservationist. - DNR Summer Natural Resources Educator
Longing to spend time in the great outdoors? The Department of Natural Resources has multiple Limited Term Employee (LTE) Natural Resources Educator positions available statewide in their WI State Parks.
Starting salary will be $13.00 – $20.24 per hour, based on qualifications.
Apply for these excellent opportunities today! https://ow.ly/COkx50QGaaW
Position is open until filled – APPLY TODAY - Ecological Field Technician
April/May – October ’24 ◦Land O’ Lakes
Battelle is searching for a Temporary Field Technician in Land O’Lakes, WI to support the NEON program. The NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network) program is designed to collect long-term open-access ecological data to better understand how US ecosystems are changing. At their field sites in Wisconsin and Michigan, they’re collecting data representing different management practices in the northern pine and hardwood forests. The data will help researchers understand how land management practices impact both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the Great Lakes region.
Application : Field Ecology Technician – Temporary (NEON) in Land O Lakes, WI | Biology at Battelle
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) LTE Lincoln County – Land Services Department
- ET 374: Field Sampling & Analysis
June 10-21, 2024 ◦ Land O’ Lakes, WI
The Departments of Biology, Env. Studies, Geology, and Engineering & Engineering Tech in collaboration with the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin (FCW) are pleased to offer an exciting field and lab experience for student with an interest in practical and hands-on environmental sampling, experiments and analysis. The course will take advantage of the incredible Lowenwood campus in Land O’ Lakes, WI as well as the UW Oshkosh satellite laboratory at Crossroads at Big Creek in Door County, WI. The first week will be spent in Door County and the second week in Land O’ Lakes where the class will explore both theoretical and hands-on aspects of environmental sampling. While water sampling will be emphasized, other environmental media such as sediment and air monitoring will be explored. The field experience will involve brief daily lectures, daily sampling trips to various areas of the county, and analysis of samples collected. There will also be fun excursions/activities to take advantage of the locations. The course is scheduled for the weeks of June 10-14 & 17-21 with students being able to use the Lowenwood facilities to explore the Northwoods the weekend June 15 & 16. The course instructors are an interdisciplinary team of Drs. Eric Hiatt (Geology), Katy Hoffmeister (Env. Studies), Robert Pillsbury (Biology), Marcel Dijkstra (Engineering), Greg Kleinheinz (Eng & ERIC), and Carmen Ebert (ERIC).
For more information contact: Dr. Greg Kleinheinz/kleinhei@uwosh.edu/920-424-1100 - BIOS 490: Summer Course in Germany
Aug 1st – 14th ◦ Wolfenbuttel, Germany
UW-Parkside invites you to complete a 2 week International Summer University course in Wolfenbuttel, Germany! The upper level 3 credits special topics course (BIOS490) will be held outside the normal semester boundaries from August 1st through August 14th. This interdisciplinary course recruits students from Natural (environmental, physical and biology) and Computer Sciences. Beside theoretical and practical approaches (see attachment), trips to Berlin and Hamburg are part of the curriculum. GERMAN language skills are NOT required. All classes will be held in English and due to its interdisciplinary nature, there are no course pre-requisites to attend! Accommodations and two meals per day are provided by the hosting campus – so are all the scheduled excursions! - DANTA Field Courses in Costa Rica
Conservation & Sustainability in CR ◦ Methods in Primate Behavior & Conservation ◦ Field Excursion
Danta is pleased to announce their 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Their courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis.
Conservation and Sustainability in Costa Rica
June 24th – July 8th, 2024
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program Fee: $2900
Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation
July 15th – 30th, 2024
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program fee: $2900
Field Excursion
All courses include a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center, sustainable chocolate plantation and dolphin and snorkeling trip of the Golfo Dulce.
For more information: www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email
For an alumni perspective on the programs: http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].
- Volunteer Opportunities at State Parks and Public Lands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help care for state parks and public lands. Volunteers are an integral part of providing excellent customer service to visitors, expanding recreation and education opportunities. Whether you volunteer for a few hours or a couple of weeks, your service makes a world of difference.To make volunteering easier than ever, the DNR launched their Volunteer Impact System, a new online volunteer portal. The online system helps people search and sign up for volunteer opportunities across a variety of Wisconsin state parks, trails, recreation areas and forests. You can see, share, and apply for a variety of volunteer positions across the state on your web browser. Click the link above for more information!
- Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program:
This 50-hour certificate in Wisconsin native plants is by the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area. It is designed to expand knowledge of botany, ecology, conservation, and uses of native flora in Wisconsin. Participants will get both classroom education and hands-on application to increase knowledge and skills that can be applied at home, in the community, or at work. The course setting will provide a common ground for native plant enthusiasts to meet and connect with others who share their interests. Click the link above for more information! - Wisconsin Green Fire Aspiring Conservation Professionals Work Group
Wisconsin Green Fire has invited students to join WGF’s Aspiring Conservation Professionals Work Group! The group includes students and others who are exploring or working toward careers in conservation. Membership to WGF is free for students and aspiring professionals.
Click the hyperlink above for more information! - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Conservation Leadership Corps
The Conservation Leadership Corps training program provides excellent training to students who are interested in conservation and environmental policy. The program has received excellent reviews from all of the students that have completed the program and also from the talented instructors that have volunteered to lead the training sessions. The training program focuses on leadership, policy communication, advocacy, policy analysis and development, and policy presentation skills. The training sessions have been consistently rated as 9+ on a scale of 10 by both the students and the instructors. For more information and to access the application, please navigate to the Conservation Leadership Corps webpage. All costs will be covered by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and a small scholarship will be given to each student upon completion of the program. The eleventh year training will start the Fall Semester of 2024. The program is focused on current high school seniors and college students that have at least one additional year of college remaining.
The application deadline is 5/31/24 - Year-Round Paid Environmental Intern at Oshkosh Corp
A year-round opportunity that will provide students with hands-on, meaningful work in areas of their interest, compensation/benefits that are market competitive, flexible scheduling, hybrid working options, intern events, mentorship, and various series of personal and professional developmental events.
More about their Environmental/Sustainability Initiatives at: Environment | Oshkosh Corporation
More information on their intern program: Internships | Oshkosh Corporation
Application: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)
Summer Opportunities
Summer Internships
↠ Check out the Federal Internship Portal to view a variety of paid internship opportunities throughout the country!
↠ Handshake is another great source for all of your summer internship and employment needs!
Milwaukee Riverkeeper 2024 Report Card Intern – Data (Apply TODAY!)
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper 2024 Report Card Intern – Data
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is looking to hire TWO interns to work on the 2023 Milwaukee River Basin Report Card. This is a collaborative project. The positions would begin in March and will likely go through the fall. We estimate interns will work 10-15 hours per week on the project, they will be awarded a $2,500 stipend. As the Data – Report Card Intern, you’ll be assisting our Report Card Development Team in the analysis, visualization, and preparation of the Annual Milwaukee River Basin Report Card. The annual report highlights water quality data collected by volunteers and partners, and assigns an overall grade to river health. You’ll get hands-on experience in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation, helping to support a swimmable, drinkable fishable future for the Milwaukee River Basin.
Your work is an important piece of our organization and is actually a part of something much bigger. By distilling information about the health of our waterways, you’re helping to provide transparency to the public about local water resources.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit your resume, and a cover letter, including a short description of why you are interested in this position and why you think you’d be a great fit for Milwaukee Riverkeeper to jobs@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper 2024 Report Card Intern – Design (Apply TODAY!)
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper 2024 Report Card Intern – Design
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is looking to hire TWO interns to work on the 2023 Milwaukee River Basin Report Card. This is a collaborative project. The positions would begin in March and will likely go through the fall. We estimate interns will work 10-15 hours per week on the project, they will be awarded a $2,500 stipend. As the Design – Report Card Intern, you’ll be assisting our Report Card Development Team in planning, designing, and preparing content for the Annual Milwaukee River Basin Report Card. The annual report highlights water quality data collected by volunteers and partners, and assigns an overall grade to river health. You’ll get hands-on experience in design and content creation, helping to support a swimmable, drinkable fishable future for the Milwaukee River Basin.
Your work is an important piece of our organization and is actually a part of something much bigger. By distilling information about the health of our waterways, you’re helping to provide transparency to the public about local resources.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit your resume, and a cover letter, including a short description of why you are interested in this position and why you think you’d be a great fit for Milwaukee Riverkeeper to jobs@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org.
Summer Job Opportunities
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) LTE Lincoln County - Land Services Department
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) LTE Lincoln County – Land Services Department
May 20th, 2024 – September 2nd, 2024 (Tentative) ◦ Lincoln County, WI
Applications are being accepted for one (1) AIS LTE (no benefits eligible, limited term employment) position with the Lincoln County Land Services Department. This position is grant funded, and is not to exceed 650 hours in a 12-month period. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Starting rate of pay for the position is $15.50/hour. A typical work week will be 40 hours. This individual will achieve goals set forth in the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network (LMPN) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Achieving these goals will entail conducting aquatic invasive species (AIS) education, prevention, and control activities to protect and enhance the waters of Lincoln County.
For more information: https://co.lincoln.wi.us/jobs
Summer Lake Monitoring Technician, Vilas County
- Summer Lake Monitoring Technician, Vilas County
Summer Field Season ◦ Vilas County, WI
This is a temporary mid-level position responsible for implementing the Vilas County Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan and Land & Water Resources Management Plan throughout the 2024 summer field season. The candidate must possess the skills necessary to accomplish tasks independently with minimal oversight or work cooperatively as part of a team. All duties and responsibilities of the position are performed under the guidance of the Land and Water Conservation Committee and the County Conservationist.
DNR Summer Natural Resources Educator
- DNR Summer Natural Resources Educator
Longing to spend time in the great outdoors? The Department of Natural Resources has multiple Limited Term Employee (LTE) Natural Resources Educator positions available statewide in their WI State Parks.
Starting salary will be $13.00 – $20.24 per hour, based on qualifications.
Apply for these excellent opportunities today! https://ow.ly/COkx50QGaaW
Position is open until filled – APPLY TODAY
LTE Clean Boat, Clean Water Inspectors
- LTE Clean Boat, Clean Water Inspectors
May – Labor Day Weekend ◦ Green LakeThe Green Lake Association is excited to offer summer opportunities for Watercraft Inspectors on Green Lake in 2024. The Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) program is an initiative to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through boating and other recreational activities.
Positions open until filled.
Compensation – $15/hr, with a $2/hr end-of-season bonus pay to result in $17/hr (upon completion of the season).
Ecological Field Technician (APPLY TODAY)
- Ecological Field Technician
April/May – October ’24 ◦Land O’ Lakes
Battelle is searching for a Temporary Field Technician in Land O’Lakes, WI to support the NEON program. The NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network) program is designed to collect long-term open-access ecological data to better understand how US ecosystems are changing. At their field sites in Wisconsin and Michigan, they’re collecting data representing different management practices in the northern pine and hardwood forests. The data will help researchers understand how land management practices impact both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the Great Lakes region.
Application : Field Ecology Technician – Temporary (NEON) in Land O Lakes, WI | Biology at Battelle
Summer Positions in Environmental Education (APPLY TODAY)
Summer Positions in Environmental Education
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Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps |
Wisconsin Rapids, WI |
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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board |
Minneapolis, MN |
April 28 |
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House In The Wood |
Delavan, WI |
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Camp Jorn |
Manitowish Waters, WI |
Apply now |
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Grand Portage National Monument |
Grand Portage, MN |
Apply now |
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Grand Portage National Monument |
Grand Portage, MN |
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee |
Hartland, WI |
Apply now |
Summer Research
Talk with a faculty member to learn more
about available research opportunities!
ET 374: Field Sampling & Analysis (Apply TODAY!)
ET 374: Field Sampling & Analysis
June 10-21, 2024 ◦ Land O’ Lakes, WI
The Departments of Biology, Env. Studies, Geology, and Engineering & Engineering Tech in collaboration with the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin (FCW) are pleased to offer an exciting field and lab experience for student with an interest in practical and hands-on environmental sampling, experiments and analysis. The course will take advantage of the incredible Lowenwood campus in Land O’ Lakes, WI as well as the UW Oshkosh satellite laboratory at Crossroads at Big Creek in Door County, WI. The first week will be spent in Door County and the second week in Land O’ Lakes where the class will explore both theoretical and hands-on aspects of environmental sampling. While water sampling will be emphasized, other environmental media such as sediment and air monitoring will be explored. The field experience will involve brief daily lectures, daily sampling trips to various areas of the county, and analysis of samples collected. There will also be fun excursions/activities to take advantage of the locations. The course is scheduled for the weeks of June 10-14 & 17-21 with students being able to use the Lowenwood facilities to explore the Northwoods the weekend June 15 & 16. The course instructors are an interdisciplinary team of Drs. Eric Hiatt (Geology), Katy Hoffmeister (Env. Studies), Robert Pillsbury (Biology), Marcel Dijkstra (Engineering), Greg Kleinheinz (Eng & ERIC), and Carmen Ebert (ERIC).
For more information contact: Dr. Greg Kleinheinz/kleinhei@uwosh.edu/920-424-1100
Application due date not specified– APPLY TODAY!
BIOS 490: Summer Course in Germany (APPLY TODAY!)
- BIOS 490: Summer Course in Germany
Aug 1st – 14th ◦ Wolfenbuttel, Germany
UW-Parkside invites you to complete a 2 week International Summer University course in Wolfenbuttel, Germany! The upper level 3 credits special topics course (BIOS490) will be held outside the normal semester boundaries from August 1st through August 14th. This interdisciplinary course recruits students from Natural (environmental, physical and biology) and Computer Sciences. Beside theoretical and practical approaches (see attachment), trips to Berlin and Hamburg are part of the curriculum. GERMAN language skills are NOT required. All classes will be held in English and due to its interdisciplinary nature, there are no course pre-requisites to attend! Accommodations and two meals per day are provided by the hosting campus – so are all the scheduled excursions!
Summer Field Opportunity: Making Kin With(In) Place (APPLY TODAY!)
- Summer Field Opportunity: Making Kin With(In) Place
May 20 – June 14 ◦ Iowa Lakeside Lab
Explore what it means to build kin with a place, while in a place-live on campus at Lake Okoboji and build reciprocal relationship with your surroundings while reading work from leading ecologists, botanists, climatologists, indigenous writers and theorists, fiction writers and poets. Speak with an ES advisor if you would like to make this count as an ES elective.
For more information: email brburke@hamilton.edu or zfaystindt@gmail.com
Register at iowalakesidelab.org
DANTA Field Courses in Costa Rica (DEADLINE 5/1/24)
- DANTA Field Courses in Costa Rica
Conservation & Sustainability in CR ◦ Methods in Primate Behavior & Conservation ◦ Field Excursion
Danta is pleased to announce their 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Their courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis.
Conservation and Sustainability in Costa Rica
June 24th – July 8th, 2024
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program Fee: $2900
Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation
July 15th – 30th, 2024
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program fee: $2900
Field Excursion
All courses include a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center, sustainable chocolate plantation and dolphin and snorkeling trip of the Golfo Dulce.
For more information: www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email
For an alumni perspective on the programs: http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].
Scholarships & Full-Time Jobs
↠ For full-time job positions in Wisconsin, please see the ES Facebook group.
↠ Check out this fantastic job resource provided by our partners in Career and Professional Development.
↠ The ES Program also has a subscription to Eco Jobs a national website for conservation-oriented job listings. Students and alumni of the UWO ES Program can create a free subscriber account using this link. If you have trouble creating an account, contact Jim Feldman (feldmanj@uwosh.edu).
Scholarships
Click the button below for a list of scholarship opportunities with varying due dates!
Full-Time Positions
Click the button below to learn about full-time positions in Wisconsin!
Environmental Studies
UW Oshkosh | Oshkosh Campus
835 High Ave. Oshkosh, WI
Sage 3003 and 3464
Contact Information
Jim Feldman, Director
Sage Hall 3451
feldmanj@uwosh.edu