Environmental Science Opportunities for Students
Research / Independent Studies
Research opportunities are available with each of the Environmental Science faculty. For more information on recent research projects, click on the faculty member's name:
- Dr. Clyde Johnson - environmental chemistry, fuel cells
- Dr. Eric Karlin - ecology and genetics of mosses
- Dr. Emma Rainforth - paleontology
- Dr. Eric Wiener - forest / avian ecology
Research projects range from major one- or two-year studies, as part of the TAS Research Honors program (which requires projects to be presented at the TAS Research Symposium and at regional conferences, with a manuscript produced), to independent studies that provide background material for faculty research projects.
Co-ops, Internships, Work Study
This is not an exhaustive list of positions; instead, it is a listing of positions that tend to be available each year with which the environmental science faculty have strong connections.
Co-ops
- Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst:
- 2 environmental education positions each semester
- Audience: environmental or biology majors with an interest in teaching
- Contact: Dr. Eric Wiener
- Check with the Cahill Center for additional listings and current procedures.
Internships
- Weis Ecology Center, Ringwood:
- one summer position, with tuition scholarship for the following school year
- Audience: environmental or biology majors with an interest in teaching; Junior standing
- Contact: Dr. Eric Wiener
- Check with the Cahill Center for additional listings and current procedures.
Work Study positions
- Environmental positions typically include:
- Res Life recycling crew
- Grounds crew
- For procedures and current listings, refer to the Cahill Center website. http://ww2.ramapo.edu/cahill/assistantProgram/index.aspx
Service Learning, Volunteer Opportunities
Service Learning
- Service Learning is a way for student to do course-related service activities. Service Learning is embedded within the course. The student will work with the faculty member to identify a project appropriate for that course.
- See Cahill Center Service Learning page for additional information.
Alternative Spring Break
- Alternative Spring Break projects enable students to engage in positive social action in communities in the US and overseas.
- See Cahill Center ASB page for further information.
Volunteer Opportunities
- See Cahill Center schedule for Community Service opportunities
Scholarships
Current listings can be found on the College's Scholarships page.
Available scholarships typically include:
- Weis Ecology Center, Ringwood ($11,900):
- one summer intern position, with tuition scholarship for the following school year
- Audience: environmental or biology majors with an interest in teaching; Junior standing
- Contact: Dr. Eric Wiener
- Theodore Gordon Flyfishers Founders Fund Scholarship ($3,500)
- for a full-time undergraduate demonstrating outstanding dedication within an environmental field
- Further information: http://www.environmentalconsortium.org