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Career Opportunities
A graduate with a liberal arts degree in biology can enter a very wide range of career paths. Wheaton graduates are well prepared to enter graduate or professional schools or to gain employment in a variety of occupations. The examples shown below represent only a sampling of possibilities depending on the particular interests of the graduate. In the current climate of concern about applications of biotechnology and genetic engineering a background in biology is particularly helpful to those entering the pastorate or law.

Websites for Job/Internships Listings in Biology

The SMART Program, Summer Medical and Research Training Program
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/smart/ 
Students have an opportunity to do frontier level research in disciplines including biochemistry, biomedical engineering, cancer biology, cardiovascular sciences, cell biology, cell and molecular biology, computational biology, developmental biology, gene therapy, immunology, microbiology, molecular biophysics, molecular & human genetics, neuroscience, nutrition, pathology, pediatrics, pharmacology, structural biology, and virology.  Students learn techniques for their senior thesis, are mentored by scientists with successful funding records, attend seminars, participate in the free SMART GRE Prep course, and receive career counseling.

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/ 
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a unique opportunity for high school, college and graduate students to develop skills in scientific research.  In this program, students receive hands-on experience while working with some of the leading scientists in the research laboratories at the NIH.  In addition to their main campus in Bethesda, Maryland, training opportunities are available at other off-campus facilities in Frederick and Baltimore, Maryland; Hamilton, Montana; Phoenix, Arizona; and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.  

Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/hughes/hurf/index.php
The Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellows (HURF) Program, funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, offers an opportunity for students currently enrolled in biological sciences, bioengineering, or chemistry curriculum to conduct research under the guidance of research faculty. This site at the University of Illinois has a search engine for Hughes Undergraduate Research, Research Opportunities Database that will search by location, field, and title/sponsor. Awesome site!

You can also search directly at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute site and type in the search engine for (undergraduate summer research).

National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp
The NSF is an independent government agency responsible for promoting scientific and engineering research experiences for undergrads. Also check out the NSF's Research Experiences  for Undergraduates (http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm) site which helps attract a diversified pool of talented students into research careers.

Medical College of Wisconsin
http://www.mcw.edu/graduateschool/docid23576.htm
The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) provides the opportunity for students to learn first-hand the potential of the biomedical sciences as an interesting and fulfilling career. This program is primarily intended for students interested in a PhD degree in biomedical sciences. They also encourage applicants interested in obtaining a dual degree (MD and PhD) to apply. 

Botany
The Botanical Society of America
http://www.botany.org/ lists links to career and employment opportunities in botany and realted fields. http://www.botany.org/newsite/employment/
Scroll down the page and find links to Other Botanical/Plant Related Employment Opportunities.

Purdue University Botany and Plant Pathology
Advancing and teaching the disciplines of Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science
http://www.btny.purdue.edu/

Ecology
The Earthworks web site lists ecology jobs and more! http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/ecology.htm

The Ecological Society of America
http://www.esa.org/careers_certification/employment.php The Ecological Society of America posts job announcements that are submitted for advertisement on-line, as well as funding opportunities. These pages provide specific listings for individuals looking for internships, employment or additional funding to further their careers and research in ecology. Job seekers are also encouraged to visit their online career resources site for information about the field of ecology and to read profiles of ecologists, gain advice on applying to graduate school, learn about the many career paths options, and obtain additional links to help in finding an internship or job.  Career resource information is available for high school students and for undergraduate students

The Society for Ecological Restoration International
http://www.ser.org
The Society for Ecological Restoration International is a non-profit organization infused with the energy of 2300 members – individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through an unusually broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives. They are scientists, planners, administrators, ecological consultants, first peoples, landscape architects, philosophers, teachers, engineers, natural areas managers, writers, growers, community activists, and volunteers, among others.  This website offers a variety of working opportunities for college students. http://www.ser.org/working_resources.asp

Marine Biology
Shoals Marine Laboratory. Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire
offer summer internships and classes.
http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_internships.html


Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers summer fellowships
http://www.whoi.edu/education/undergraduate/summer.html

University of Washington list of marine biology internships. http://depts.washington.edu/marbio/coolstuff.html
There are many internship opportunities for undergraduate students in the field of Marine Biology.

The American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) is often asked how students can prepare for careers in aquatic science. This site contains background and resources, such as career opportunities and scholarships that are available to help you to pursue your interest in aquatic science. http://www.aslo.org/career/aquaticcareer.html

MarineBio.org awesome site with lots of information!

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.careers.noaa.gov/special_programs.html
This website provides listings of various opportunities for undergraduate students interested in the atmospheric or oceanic sciences.  NOAA encourages applicants studying in computer sciences, engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, and business to look into these opportunities as well.

NOAA National Sea Grant Office
http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/
“Environmental stewardship, long-term economic development and responsible use of America’s coastal, ocean and Great Lakes resources are at the heart of Sea Grant’s mission. Sea Grant is a nationwide network (administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA]), of 30 university-based programs that work with coastal communities. The National Sea Grant College Program engages this network of the nation’s top universities in conducting scientific research, education, training, and extension projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the use and conservation of our aquatic resources.”  A list of participating Sea Grant College programs with opportunities for internships or research.

NOAA Sea Grant – Maryland’s listing of Environmental Studies Internships
http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/education/programs/undergraduates/
A listing of internship opportunities competitive for undergraduates, courtesy of the NOAA Sea Grant – Maryland Office.  Internships range all disciplines of Environmental Studies from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to the National Zoo.

Mote Marine Laboratory
Mote Marine Laboratory, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1955 as a place “where people can learn more about the sea.”  Today Mote, one of the few remaining independent marine research facilities in the United States, serves as a center for research, scientific collaboration, and public education focused on our marine environment. Mote has gained international recognition through the quality and diversity of its research conducted in over 50 countries by its multidisciplinary staff of recognized scientific research leaders.  Unique to Mote is an adjacent public aquarium open daily with over 400,000 worldwide visitors  annually and over 200 displays and educational programs originating from the Laboratory’s research.
Applications are available online at www.mote.org, or by contacting:
Dana O’Mara – College Intern Liaison: danaomara@mote.org. Phone: 941-388-4441, Ext. 462
http://www.mote.org/index.php?submenu=Education_Interns&src=gendocs&link=College%20Internship%20Program%20Main%20Page&category=Education
Other Resources for Internships

Another Great Resource
The Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University has an excellent website that lists links to internship websites listed according to biological interest. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/intern.html

Organization for Biological Field Stations
http://www.obfs.org
The Organization for Biological Field Stations (OBFS) is a collection of biological field station listings across the North American continent.  OBFS also provides posts of current internship opportunities at any of these field station sites.

The Student Conservation Association
http://www.sca-inc.org
The SCA provides high school students, college students, and others with meaningful conservation service internships and volunteer opportunities in out National Parks, Forests, and other public lands. Each year, SCA members help to protect vital habitats, threatened wildlife, and other at-risk resources in out nation’s parks, forests, and urban green spaces. SCA claims “This unique experience instills an ethic of conservation and inspires lifelong stewardship that benefits our members, our society, and our environment. Our motto is: Enjoy adventure, gain experience, and make a difference.”

Association of Zoos and Aquariums
http://www.aza.org/JobListings/
“Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums in the areas of animal care, wildlife conservation, education and science. AZA is America's leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums and accredits only those institutions that have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science.” AZA’s job and internship search provides the latest information regarding opportunities in the field of animal studies.

Co-op/Internship Opportunities for 2008
http://www.rit.edu/%7Egtfsbi/Symp/ecology.htm
A highly comprehensive list of undergraduate internship opportunities in the fields of ecology, animal and plant biology, and marine science.  Data is complied by Rochester Institute of Technology.

Idealist.org – Action Without Borders
http://www.idealist.org/
Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders that includes over 40,000 non-profit and community organizations in 165 countries.  Students can search or browse a wide variety of internships and/or jobs by name, location, or mission.  Idealist remains one of the top non-profit career centers on the Web. 


Careers
Dr. Laura A. Guertin from Penn State Delaware, developed a site that lists biological societies, careers and internships with their links. http://www.sciencecareersweb.net/BioWeb/index2.htm       

Harvard University, Dept. of Molecular and Cellular Biology has a list of websites for jobs in biology. http://www.mcb.harvard.edu/BioLinks/BioJobs.html

Texas A&M Job Board
http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm
This job board posts positions around the country available to undergraduate and graduate students, including internships and fellowships. Listings of educational opportunities and links to more job search sites are also available.

USAJOBS
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/?WT.svl=navhome
USAJOBS is an organization for helping people find federal employment, including employment in the natural sciences. One can search the thousands of federal jobs and create a resume right on the website.

CUR-Council on Undergraduate Research
Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate Schools. The Council on Undergraduate Research has initiated a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates with research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, and graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. Currently the Registry is open to students and graduate schools/employers in the fields of Astronomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology/Archaeology. Also there is a second module for students wishing to enter the workforce upon graduation and potential employers.

Wheaton College
Wheaton College Career Services
Wheaton College Career services provides students with excellent resources:
Interest and Values Assessment, Vocational Counseling, Employment Strategies and Job Search Skills, Resources for Internships and other Experiential Learning Opportunities, Career Services Resource Center, Comprehensive Library, Graduate School Application Assistance, Workshops to develop effective job search skills, Mentoring and Career Networking Opportunities, Job Search Assistance and Resume Referral Program.

Thinking about being a Science Teacher?
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is available with a Biology major. A Combined Bachelor's/MAT program may be completed in six years and one summer. See the Education section in the catalog. http://www.wheaton.edu/sci_teach/

Free online dictionary with over 26,000 medical terms. http://www.medicalglossary.org/

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Off Campus Summer Research/ Internship Opportunities '10

Indiana University
After graduation, there are many universities that are offering full tuition and stipends if you are admitted to their Ph.D. program.
Indiana University Biochemistry Interdisciplinary Graduate Program is offering full tuition.
They have research areas in Biological Membranes, Biomolecular Structure, Cancer Biology, Enzymology of Nucleic Acids,
Mechanistic Enzymology, Neurobiology, RNA Structure, Signal Transduction.
Their website is
www.indiana.edu/~bchem
Click here for their brochure

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WFIRM Summer Scholars Program:
This program is sponsored by the Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
Areas of focus for WFIRM projects include biomaterials, cell and molecular biology, physiology, biomedical engineering, controlled delivery, biochemistry, cell and gene therapy, and tissue engineering.
The main objectives of the program are to expose students to a multidisciplinary research environment that is driven by clinical needs, provide training in a strong team environment, and facilitate the education of the next generation of scientists and clinicians.
The program provides a competitive stipend to undergraduate science and engineering students.
Program participants are asked to work 10-12 weeks during the summer months (start and ending times are flexible).

Application deadline is March 1st.

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Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole

The Marine Resources Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory In Woods Hole has an internship program
that may be of interest to your Marine Biology and Biology students. Their website is www.mbl.edu/mrc/outreach/index.html 

Contact: Janice M. Simmons
Senior Animal Care Technician/Internship Coordinator
Marine Biological Laboratory MRC 201
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
508-289-7458
jsimmons@mbl.edu

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Computational & Systems Biology
June 6 - July 30, 2010
L.H. Baker Center for Bioinformatics and Biological Statistics
Iowa State University, Ames Iowa
Support: The fellowship includes a stipend, tuition for the course, travel reimbursement and living expenses.
On-Line Application: http://www.bioinformatics.iastate.edu/REU/
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Contact: Mary Jane McCunn, 515-294-7278, mjmccunn@iastate.edu

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center Fellowship Program 2010
Fellowships in Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Wheaton, IL

Fellowship positions: all fellowship positions are 40 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks and must be completed sometime between May and September 2010.
Keeper Fellowships (2 positions)  - wildlife rehabilitation and captive rearing of native species.
Veterinary Technician Fellowship (1 position) - participate in medical diagnosis and treatment of injured and orphaned native wildlife, perform routine laboratory tests and maintain clinic records.
Education fellowship (1 position) Leading youth nature clubs, maintenance of exhibits, contacts with visitors and presentation of nature programs.
Project Fellowship -(1 position ) participate in numerous aspects of ongoing projects involving Illinois State Endangered and Threatened species; two current projects include the reintroduction of Blanding's turtles and Barn Owls. Responsibilities - wildlife sampling, field tracking and observations, data entry and organization, care and husbandry of captive animals.
Stipend: Fellows are compensated for their work at a rate of $10.00 per hour and salaries are subject to all payroll taxes. Fellows must provide housing and transportation.
Apply: Mail of fax a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications for each position that interests you. (1 copy for each position you are applying for) include educational background, prior work experience, and relevant outside interests. All application materials must be received by February 15, 2010. The selection process will be completed by April 1, 2010.
For more information: Call Willowbrook Wildlife Center at 630-580-7115 or email Kathe Woeltje at kwoeltje@dupageforest.com

Fellowship Program 2010
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
525 S. Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6932
Fax: 630-469-0034

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Undergraduate research: Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Summer Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University's NSF-supported BIOINFORMATICS and
BIOENGINEERING SUMMER INSTITUTE provides talented undergraduates a
taste of what their lives might be like in an intense graduate environment, so that they may judge for themselves whether a life
devoted to research at its best is for them.

The experience extends over two summers, with an experience at the home school during the intervening academic year individually
designed with the student's home mentor.

We hope that you might pass on this message to talented freshmen
(rising sophomores) and sophomores (rising juniors) who might profit
by the experience and at the same time make the experience richer
for others. We're particularly interested in those who thrive at the
bottom of learning curves and who bend those curves in new directions.

To see where in the U.S. previous participants have come from:
http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi/people/students/US-joint-map.jpg

To see examples of student projects and how they connect to students'
lives at their home schools:
http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi/inst/twoyear/vcu-local-examples.html

To read what participants have said about their experiences:
http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi/inst/life/own-words.html

To read more on the program and how to apply:
http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi
(Click Institute, then Application process)

To get a flyer to post:
http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi
(Click Institute, then Archives)

Contact:
Jeff Elhai
Director, Bioinformatics & Bioengineering Summer Institute
Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
1000 W Cary St
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond VA 23284

Office: Life Sciences Building, Rm. 335
Tel: 1-804-828-0794
Fax: 1-804-828-1961
E-mail: bbsi@vcu.edu
web-site: http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi

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An exciting opportunity for undergraduate students – the Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program 2010.
This summer, the Departments of Environmental Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Physiology and Biophysics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are sponsoring an eight week program in which selected undergraduate students will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of individual UAB faculty members. 
Student recipients of this competitive fellowship receive a stipend of $2000 for the summer.  Students will receive free on-campus housing but will be responsible for their own meals, travel to and from Birmingham, and other expenses.  The program dates will be May 31 – July 23, 2010.  The application deadline is March 12, 2010.
We expect applicants to SIBS to have completed at least their sophomore year of undergraduate coursework.  We anticipate that successful candidates will typically demonstrate grade point averages of 3.0 (“B”) or higher, especially in science, math, and related areas. 
Our goal in offering this fellowship is to give talented students the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of intensive, hypothesis-drive laboratory research.  This experience should help students make well informed decisions about future career plans.  Previous research experience is not required.  We especially welcome applications from students who are interested in research as a potential career, including students interested in PhD and MD/PhD programs.
Students can learn more about SIBS and obtain the Application Form online at www.uab.edu/sibs or by contacting me atrlorenz@uab.edu.

Contact :
Robin G. Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D.
Program Director
SIBS Undergraduate Research Program
1825 University Blvd., SHEL 602
Birmingham, AL  35294-2170
Email:  rlorenz@uab.edu
Phone: 1-205-934-0676
Fax:     1-205-996-9113
Website: http://www.uab.edu/sibs