Student Opportunities

Human Dimensions of Ocean and Coastal Restoration

For more information, reach out to rgruby@miami.edu

Marine mammal conservation ecology in South Florida

For more information, reach out to vmintzer@miami.edu

Robert K. Johnson Center For Marine Conservation:

Getting involved:

• Communications internship: Interns are responsible for running social media accounts, creating flyers and graphics, and developing text and content for the Center’s website.
  

Internship application information:

• Internships are paid and typically extend for 2 semesters plus the summer.
• For more information, reach out to rgruby@miami.edu

Shark Research and Conservation Program:

Getting involved:

• Undergraduate internships: SRC offers positions to undergraduates ranging from creative internships to shark research internships that are designed to give students hands-on experience in elasmobranch studies
• MPS Program Interns: SRC offers internships based on ongoing projects and organizational needs to support research and outreach through six-month internship positions. This internship may count towards an MPS internship and project.
• Fall: RSM 630: Elasmobranch Field Techniques course that gives graduate students hands-on experience

Internship application information:

• Applications typically open in September (undergraduates) and February (MPS students)
• Applicants are encouraged to visit the SRC website for more information and to submit an application
• Reach out to the program director for more details at UMSharkResearch@miami.edu

WAVES:

Getting involved:

• Annual Event Participation: Volunteer at the annual event in April, where 100-200 K-12 students are hosted for a day of hands-on learning. Sign-up information is sent out via email in the spring semester.
• Spring Course: Plan the annual event by enrolling in the 3-credit spring course RSM 641: Broadening Participation in Marine Science
• WAVES Internship: Interns assist in visiting local schools, developing lesson plans, tabling at conservation events, and helping plan a teacher professional development event. This is an unpaid internship unless grant funding is available and there may be an opportunity to use this for an MPS internship and project.
• Incorporate your research into lesson plans (MS and PhD students) - Email: mcartolano@miami.edu to collaborate!

Internship application information:

Submit a single PDF document to mcartolano@miami.edu by the deadline, including:

• An updated Resume/CV with relevant experience and at least one reference. 
• A Statement of Interest (max 1 page) outlining your interest, relevant skills, and career goals. 
• Deadlines:
  1. Fall Internship – September
  2. Spring/Summer Internship – February

Coral Restoration Lab and Rescue a Reef program:

Getting involved:

• Volunteering : Dr. Diego Lirman’s Coral Restoration Lab has volunteer opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate students periodically. Express your interest via the following form: https://umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5eoTO1w1pjTDPn
• Citizen science : The Rescue a Reef program has volunteer opportunities available for anyone interested in supporting our coral conservation and restoration efforts. Sign up for our email newsletter here: http://bit.ly/email_rescueareef  
• Undergraduate fellowships : Our Coral Restoration Lab and Rescue a Reef program offer multiple student fellowship positions every year that are designed to provide hands-on training and experience in our coral research, restoration, conservation, and communication activities. SCUBA dive certification required.
• MPS internships: Our Coral Restoration Lab and Rescue a Reef program offer multiple MPS student internship positions every year that are designed to provide hands-on training and experience in our coral research, restoration, conservation, and communication activities. They are typically six-month internships and fulfill the MPS Program and capstone requirements. AAUS scientific dive authorization required.

Internship application information:

• Undergraduate student fellowships and MPS graduate student internships are typically announced at the start of each spring semester.
• Reach out to rescueareef@gmail.com for more information