It is equally unpleasant to find out that your applications, for some reason, didn't reach the place you applied. So don't forget to follow up on the applications, and the letters or recommendation!
Note too: If there is some area you are particularly interested in, say Marine Biology, try googling "Marine Biology Undergraduate Internship" or something like that. Some stations, e.g. Dauphin Island, may not have REUs but still have their internship program.RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES - This program from the National Science Foundation provides money to research labs around the country to support (i.e. pay) undergraduates as they get started in their research careers, usually over the summer. NSF doesn't run a list per se but does have a list of awards and links to the PIs.
THE DANFORTH CENTER - The Danforth Center is in St. Louis, and is a very modern, plant biology research center. Nineteen investigators covering a huge range of research possibilities. From May 21 to early August. Stipends last year were ca. $4000.
DOW AGROSCIENCES -
Paid R&D internships are available in several disciplines, including biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant breeding, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, surface chemistry, and informatics (bio and chem)... all at the Dow AgroSciences headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Field internships are also available, located at any one of 15+ field/breeding stations located throughout the US. Housing is significantly subsided and provided to any student whose permanent address is greater than 45 miles from our site.
...Apply electronically - submit resumes and cover letters via email to bablakeslee@dow.com or mtsullenberger@dow.com no later than February 8, 2008.
...If you have any questions, contact Beth Blakeslee or by phone at 317-337-3536.
SCA - formerly the "Student Conservation Association" but now simply "SCA" - has announced opportunities for expense-paid, conservation internships. Their latest brochure will be available on the book shelf in the "social area" of the honors room. Check the SCA link for a listing of all the internships currently available. This is a great thing to do in the summer. Even if you take a break from your "real" research project to do this, it will be fun, AND good for your future.
SCIENCE CAREERS - Science magazine and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) maintain a web site for career and job information in science. This includes undergrad opportunities. The Careers Development page may be of special interest.
SEASONAL INTERPRETERS - One announcement for a seasonal interpreter position is posted in the IBH lab, for naturalists or historic interpreters with the Missouri DNR. If this kind of work appeals to you, googling "seasonal interpreter" or some variant of that is a good way to find more openings. Deadlines are variable, but generally, "now" is a good assumption.
THE CAREER CENTER - The UIUC Career Center serves student in many ways including information about choice of major, resume and interviewing skills and it is the campus location for Pre-Health Career Advising. Here, you can find what each professional school (medical, dental and others) requires for admission, and you can open your LEO account, letters of evaluation from professors, instructors and academic advisors that are required of these professional schools. You are encouraged to visit this office to answer many of your pre-health related questions.
Special attention to: the Health and Graduate School Fairs. These seem to be in the Fall, the last one was October 1st. Any announced for Spring will be added as soon as The Integrator hears of them. Meanwhile, check the Pre-Health Blog, the Career Center's news letter with important information for would-be health professionals (including deadlines!).
THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE
Study Abroad Office
115 International Studies Building
910 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
phone: (217) 333-6322
Many biological science students take advantage of a great opportunity to study in another country. This office asks that students attend an orientation or 'First Step' meeting to begin the process of learning more about what it means to participate in this experience. Send them an email to subscribe ot their newsletter.
THE JOB SEEKER - The Job Seeker is an on-line resource for environmental and Integrative Biology-type internships and full-time positions. The Biology Advising Office also has a paper version posted on the bulletin board outside of their office.
Because I have had distinctly mixed results with this, it is best to check with the SIB Advising Office for the latest version of the link.