Internships / TA's

Environmental Chemistry Internships - Great Lakes

The Environmental Chemistry Intern works under the direction of the Environmental Chemistry professor for 8 hours per day, three days of the week for the five-week session. Various environmental analyses are performed by the interns as a service for Limnology, other Au Sable courses, research projects, local citizens, community groups, and regional planning commissions within the capabilities of the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory and scope of the Institute objectives.

Schedule
An internship in Environmental Chemistry is offered for the duration of Summer Session II.

Stipend
The interns receive room and board plus a $500 stipend.

Eligibility
The internship is awarded to individuals based on their previous training and performance in the chemistry laboratory. Applicants should have had at least one year of general chemistry, one year organic chemistry and one semester of analytical chemistry. Highest consideration is given to students who have completed the environmental chemistry course at Au Sable and/or have the prerequisite training and favorable recommendations regarding their abilities to perform in this capacity.

Course Work
The intern may elect, but is not required, to take an Institute course or, upon recommendation of the home college, may use the experience as a "practicum" or "field experience" to meet requirements of the home institution. Because all Institute courses include two days of class plus the weekly Integrative session, the chemistry intern who enrolls in a course is expected to work additional hours during the week to meet the work requirement of 24 hours per week.

Application Procedure
Complete the regular application form for Au Sable Fellowships and Grants-in-Aid but indicate at the top of the form that you wish to be considered for the Environmental Chemistry Internship. Attach a list of college chemistry courses taken and ask for recommendations from at least one science faculty member who can comment on your skills. Send to the Au Sable Registrar's Office. First consideration will be given to those who apply by March 15 but all applications will be considered until positions are filled.

Contact
Registrar's Office
Au Sable Institute
7526 Sunset Trail, NE
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231)587-8686
registrar@ausable.org

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