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The quality of life
A Field for the Futurein tomorrow’s world hinges on our ability to resolve some very complex environmental issues. You can make a difference 
in that world by pursuing a degree 
in Environmental Science, a field 
for the future.


The University of Idaho Environmental Science Program emphasizes an integrated approach for students committed to studying and solving environmental issues. Faculty from throughout the university, including soil scientists, engineers, biologists, ecologists, geographers, political scientists, sociologists, economists, chemists and hydrologists, work across traditional disciplines to provide you with a comprehensive education in the hows and whys of environmental problem-solving.

 

Apply now to become an AmeriCorps Member!

The Environmental Science Program and the UI Sustainability Center have joined forces to provide two excellent opportunities to get involved in your community, gain valuable work experience, and build a more sustainable future.

Position 1: Community Outreach Coordinator

Service site: UI Environmental Science Program

Position includes coordinating collaboration around environmental issues, developing environmental service learning activities, setting up internships for Environmental Science students, and more.

Position 2: Sustainability Planner

Service site: UI Sustainability Center

Position includes conducting sustainability assessments, developing environmental service learning activities, coordinating projects that shift culture on a variety of sustainability topics, and more.

These are full time positions. Members will serve 1700 hours between September 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010. Benefits: a monthly living allowance of approximately $1,000, education award of $4, 725, student loan forbearance, childcare and health insurance.

Deadline for applications is June 22, 2009.

Questions? Call (208) 885-6113 for more information.

 

 

Congratulations to the Winners of Our 11th Annual

EnvS 497 Poster Competition

1st Prize: Michelle Meredith, Advisor: Lisette Waits

"The Relationship Between Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) Scat and Hair Sample Qualities and DNA Analysis Success Rates and Error Frequencies"

2nd Prize: Owen Means, Advisor: Karen Launchbaugh

"Rangeland Health and Plant Community Indicators in an Idaho Canyon Grassland"

3rd Prize: Connor Williams, Advisor: Darin Saul

"Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Produced from Creating Feed for Cattle"

Honorable Mention: Caroline Bergmann, Advisor: Chris Dixon

"University of Idaho Campus Green Roofs - A Cost-Benefit Analysis"

Thanks to our judges, Alex Fremier, Leontina Hormel, and Jeff Hicke for their time spent and good judgment.

National Science FoundationResearch Experiences for Undergraduates Program (REU)

  Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Sustainable Water Resources

The Environmental Science Program has been awarded a grant to offer this experience for three years beginning summer 2008.  Deadline date for applications for Summer 2009  is February 25, 2009.  Click here for details.

 

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