ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christopher Tyrrell
ASPT supports the DUKE Herbarium

As a society, we are standing with The Duke Herbarium and request that Duke University reconsider the decision to divest their herbarium. We ask that you also consider adding your support by signing this petition (https://www.change.org/p/urge-duke-university-to-reconsider-closing-their-herbarium) organized by AIBS, iDigBio, NSCA, and SPNHC with the support of ASPT, ABLS, BSA, and SHC.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christopher Tyrrell
ASPT Statement on Ukraine

internship

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Plant Science Intern - Morris Arboretum

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post-baccalaureate internship in herbarium management and botanical research, full-time for one year with benefits

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Paid Research Experience for Undergraduates Intern Chicago Botanic Garden

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The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts a paid REU internship in plant biology and conservation apply by 02/05/2021. Learn more pbcinternships.org

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Botany Collection Internship - Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA)

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Gain professional museum experience while working in a region surrounded by remarkable landscapes and Native American cultures. https://musnaz.org/about/careers/. Housing and a hourly wage provided between May 1st and September 30th, 2019. Open until filled, review begins April 15, 2019.

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Global Genome Initiative for Gardens Internship

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We are seeking applicants for an internship to assist with The Global Genome Initiative (GGI)’s effort to collect plant specimens and preserve genome quality tissues from the flora of Texas, emphasizing living collections in botanical gardens. Internship runs May-August 2019.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 February 2019

Conservation and Land Management Internships

The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist biologists with federal (BLM, NPS, FWS, FS, USGS, etc.) and non-profit partners. Interns gain hands-on experience applying their education in real-world setting, make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations. Applicants with strong botany experience are especially encouraged to apply!

Flora of Pennsylvania Internship

The Flora of Pennsylvania Internship is a joint program between the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The Flora of Pennsylvania Intern receives training and work experience in many aspects of managing collections in a major herbarium, and an opportunity to contribute to a modern state flora through a research project on some aspect of the flora of Pennsylvania.

Seeds of Success Native Seed Collection Technician

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management’s Moab Field Office, is recruiting one individual to join our AmeriCorps Program as Seeds of Success (SOS) Native Seed Collection Technician. The Technician will conduct native seed collection and associated activities (e.g. seed cleaning and storage) in support of the Colorado Plateau Native Plants Program (CPNPP). The overarching goal of the CPNPP is to “improve the quality of, and increase the availability of, native seed commercially available for use in restoration and reclamation in areas of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.” 

Missouri Botanical Garden REU Summer Program

The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO will be offering an NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer program in 2017. Ten students will be chosen to participate in a ten-week program involving full-time work on an independent research project, with the guidance of a staff mentor, in addition to educational seminars, discussion sessions and field trips. 

NPS Southeast Conservation Corps, Terrestrial Monitoring Intern

Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), empowers young people to attain compassion, responsibility and grit through community service, hard work and environmental stewardship. SECC is a local, non-profit, AmeriCorps affiliated organization based out of Chattanooga, TN. SECC selects young adults ages 16 – 35 (depending on specific program), to complete conservation work projects on public, private and municipal lands throughout the Southeast. 

Summer Systematics Institute, California Academy of Sciences

SSI is an 8-week paid research internship at our state-of-the-art research facility and museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The Summer Systematics Institute and Biological Illustration Internship will be employment opportunities for 8 weeks, from June 19 through August 11, 2017, 40 hours per week.

Participants will conduct research with their chosen advisor on a project relating to the discipline of the advisor and student. Participants also receive instruction while taking part in a museum-based curriculum that includes tours, lectures, and lab exercises on phylogenetic systematics, molecular techniques, biodiversity, evolutionary biology, global change, and other contemporary issues in the natural sciences. One-day field trips highlighting the local natural history include tidepooling and hiking. 

See the website for information on how to apply.

Applications Open for Native Seed Interns at Great Basin Institute

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species suitable for the program;
  • Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots; 
  • GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features;
  • Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed collection times;
  • Collecting seed from plant populations and completing data forms in accordance with the Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;
  • Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping seed as necessary.
  • Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and editing data related to restoration activities;
  • Participating in restoration projects, including planting native plants, watering plants, repairing fences, removing non-native plants;
  • Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and restoration events
  • Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;
  • Provide support for arid land restoration projects;
  • Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program improvements, priorities, and future projects. 

Related Responsibilities:

  • Participate in trainings provided by BLM and USGS staff and community partners;
  • Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;
  • Participate in community service days organized by NCC Program; and
  • Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings. 

Location:

The interns will be based out of the BLM Southern Nevada District office, which is located in northwest Las Vegas, NV. The Southern Nevada District Office manages more than three million acres of Mojave Desert in Clark and Nye counties. The scenery varies from dramatically colorful geologic landforms and largely unspoiled panoramic vistas of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to remote and rugged wild landscapes of Gold Butte Back Country Byway.

Timeline:February 2017 – August 2017

To learn more, and to apply directly through our online portal see: 

Flora of Pennsylvania Intern

The Flora of Pennsylvania Internship is a joint program between the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The Flora of Pennsylvania Intern receives training and work experience in many aspects of managing collections in a major herbarium, and an opportunity to contribute to a modern state flora through a research project on some aspect of the flora of Pennsylvania. This internship requires a dedication to building a professional career in botany. This position is supported by the Eli Kirk Price Endowment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Help manage (file, repair, image, annotate, etc.) botanical specimens in the nationally important herbarium collection at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
  • Participate in the ongoing botanical research activities in the Morris Arboretum Botany Department
  • Complete an independent study project under the direction of your supervisor
  • Work at two weekend Arboretum events - Fall Festival and Plant Sale
  • Enroll in and complete two academic courses at Penn: LARP755 (Fall) and LARP756 (Spring)
  • Participate in intern sessions as scheduled (typically weekly outside of academic year)
  • Learn to follow proper safety practices
  • Perform additional duties as requested

 

How to Apply:

Application deadline is February 15, 2017

See full application instructions on our website: