Research Internships in Science of the
Environment
RISE
RISE is open to rising sophomores and juniors majoring in the natural and physical
sciences with interests in
aquatic and environmental science.
APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR SUMMER 2008
MUST
BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 01, 2008
In addition to the completed
for you must also
(1) have sent on your behalf two (2) letters of recommendation from science
faculty at your college or university.
These letters should address your
academic and research capabilities/potential. These letters can either be
submitted
by electronic or regular mail.
(2) Send one (1) copy of your unofficial
transcript to:
Dr.
Carolyn B. Dowling
Department of Chemistry and Physics
PO Box
419
Arkansas State University
State
University, AR 72467
1-870-972-3215
FAX:
1-870-972-3089 cdowling@astate.edu
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MAJOR:
Do
you prefer to do primarily lab or field work?
Is there any reason you cannot do
field work? If yes please provide an explanation and a description
of
your limitations. (Positions exist for research/work opportunities
that will not require field work).
What are your career goals after completing your BS? (graduate school,
professional or
medical school, work in industry, academia, government, etc.)
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Name, Phone Number and E-mail of
references (please have 2 letters sent directly to the Director)
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ESSAY:
Write a brief essay on your interests related to biogeochemistry. Do you
have any specific research interests,
e.g., fish biology, environmental
science, environmental policy? How will a research internship contribute to
your
career goals? Do you have previous research experience? (Note that this
is not a requirement for admission to
our program.) Your essay will help us
to evaluate your potential for success in our program. The essay is a very
important part of the
process of linking
potential interns with the right faculty mentor. Prior to writing the essay
you
may want to visit the faculty mentor web page to learn more about the
research our faculty mentors are doing.
NOTE: If you’re interested in pursuing a professional degree (MD, Law, etc.)
this program is not ideally suited
to your interests. Contact the Director for other programs better suited to
your research interests.
Your essay may be:
1. Typed directly into the box below;
2. "Pasted" in the box below. To do this, you would:
a.Write your essay using a word processor (or other application)
b.Copy the essay text to the word processor's "clipboard"
c."Paste" the essay text in the box below using your web browser's
"paste" function.
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with federal and state regulations and it may assist in
locating targeted
funds for the applicant.
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Additional Comments/Explanations:
Arkansas State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from minorities and
women are especially encouraged.
