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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.

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.

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.

Marine Biology
Shoals Marine Laboratory. Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire
offer summer internships and classes.
www.sml.cornell.edu
They will have three internships:
1) Research Internship in Field Science (RIFS)
2) Seabird Conservation Internship (SCI)
3) Sustainable Engineering Internship (SEI)
Students interested in either courses or internships can
email them at SHOALS-LAB@CORNELL.EDU to get on their mailing list for updates.

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.

Other Resources for Internships
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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