INTERNSHIP TITLE: Invasive Specie Research and Control Project
SUPERVISOR: Center for First
American Forestlands Director
LOCATION: College of
Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute Keshena Campus
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
CMN
Sustainable Development Institute is in the midst of several exciting projects
and is constantly working to expand and improve our sustainability efforts. The
focus of this student research opportunity is on research, surveying,
monitoring, and control of select invasive species including garlic mustard,
butternut canker, beech bark disease, and European earthworms. The resources
developed and information synthesized will be used to assess the effects of the
presence invasives on forest development, health, productivity and patterns in
regeneration across a number of community types. The intern will work with the Sustainable
Development Institute, Menominee Tribal Enterprises and U.W. Platteville.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
Internship covers a
wide range of activities. Duties
include, but are not limited to:
·
Conduct
research on traditional and emerging views on the effects of invasive species
on mixed northern hardwood forest ecosystems, particularly related to nutrient
cycles and understory plant diversity (primary emphasis will be on earthworm
research)
·
Develop
a general understanding of using dendrochronology (science of tree rings) for
analysis
·
Develop
a basic understanding of GPS functions, use, and research applications
·
Conduct
field work in the Menominee Forest
·
Conduct
lab work and poster development at UW Platteville
·
Give
presentations on research activities at multiple locations including CMN, UW
Platteville, Madison, WI and California or Oregon
·
Develop
media including photography, video, and social networking(blogging) about
activities
·
Assist
in organizing research related events
·
Assist
in preparing research findings and recommendations reports
·
Assist
with research and special projects as assigned. Perform other duties
and assigned.
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
·
Current
College Student. (College of Menominee
Nation student preferred)
·
Interest
in forest ecology, environmental issues, sustainability topics
·
Computer
proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Access) a plus.
·
Ability
to work and perform physical tasks related to field work data collection
TIMEFRAME AND SALARY:
The internship is from June
6, 2012 to August 1, 2012. Starting and
ending dates are flexible to accommodate the intern’s schedule, but field and
lab work will occur between the dates listed. .
The internship is for $12.00 per hour for approximately 32 hours per
week.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit
a completed application, resume and letter of interest addressing your reasons
for wanting the internship, your goals, and the skills you would bring to the
internship. Submit application material in person to College of Menominee
Nation Sustainable Development Institute, attention Maggie Escalante, Glen
Miller Hall Room 215 or email application material to mgescalante@menominee.edu Internship application material is due by Tuesday, May
29, 2012 at NOON. No late applications will be accepted.
If you have questions about the position, please contact
Dean Fellman at 715-799-6226 ext. 3267 or at dfellman@menominee.edu
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The application deadline is Tuesday May 29, 2012.
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