[Plsugs] PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP - “Science-in-Action” at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA)

[Quist, Tanya M - (tquist)]

The USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA) is partnering with four-year Minority Serving Institutions, such as HSIs to offer highly qualified students professional experience through our newly established “Science-in-Action” Summer Training Program.

This unique training program provides students the opportunity to study with world-renowned scientists in the USDA-ARS-PWA to gain hands-on experience working on cutting edge research in many areas including: Food Science, Crop Production, Plant Genetics and Breeding, Entomology, Natural Resources, Bioproducts, and Engineering. This is a fully funded 8-week summer internship. Based on successful completion of the first year, students may have an option to complete a second 8-week internship the following summer.

Internships will be offered at each of the following locations: Tucson, Arizona; Albany, California; Corvallis, Oregon; Hilo, Hawaii.

Students are required to complete an application, including official transcripts and two letters of recommendation.

Internship Program Goals

Interns will develop skills and knowledge to better prepare them for science jobs with USDA-ARS-PWA.

Interns will develop meaningful relationships with USDA-ARS Scientists and Technicians which will lead to a better understanding of career opportunities with USDA-ARS.

USDA will benefit by developing a more diverse candidate pool for hiring future employees.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
 Be a U.S. citizen
 Currently be enrolled and have completed at least one year of attendance at a Minority Serving Institution, such as HSIs
 Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
 Major in an area of study associated with agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food science, nutrition, natural resources, or related sciences
 Complete Program Application
 Provide official transcripts and 2 Letters of Recommendation

Internship Benefits
 Hands-on Laboratory and Field Experience
 Location Mentor
 Potential College Credit
 Paid Salary
 Funding for Housing and Location Assistance
 Round Trip Airfare

Application Deadline:  All application materials must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2018 and sent to “Science-in-Action” Summer Training Program, c/o Chandra Holifield Collins, 2000 E. Allen Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719.




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