Lauren and others, my previous post, which referred to the Student Conservation Society, should have said Student Conservation Association. Good luck, David
---- Lauren Kiser <lrki...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Ecologgers, > > I would love to get some feedback/advice on the subject of obtaining more > field experience. > > I am an M.S. student obtaining my degree in Integrated Environmental Science > (B.S. Biology), and I am beginning to apply for internships and jobs > post-graduation. I have the educational background, and my application > package is well-written, but I lack experience (time and again, this is what > I am told). > > I am subscribed to Ecolog, I browse Texas A&M's job board, and I also have > access to Ecojobs.com. I have been applying for internships that I come > across, and looking into certificate programs (the one at Sacramento City > College, http://www.scc.losrios.edu/Documents/catalog/programs/BIOL.pdf, is > precisely what I am looking for). > > What I want to know is: do YOU have any recommendations? Are you aware of > any field ecology/biology certificate programs (preferably in the U.S., as > that would most likely be the cheapest option for me)? Do you know of any > internships, organizations or agencies involved with wildlife ecology, > particularly large carnivores? For internships, I can afford the cost of > travel, but I would prefer recommendations of places/programs that cover > housing and food. International internships are welcomed and encouraged, as > I love to travel and experience a variety of climates and cultures. > > I am particularly interested in mammalogy, animal behavior, and conservation > biology. I am not trying to focus on wildlife management- more so the study > of endangered species, charismatic megafauna, mammalian carnivores... I > would really love to gain field experience with radiotelemetry, collaring > and tracking, scat-sniffing dogs, and experience with capture-recapture > methods (using program MARK, etc.). I am also open to opportunities in > ornithology and herpetology. > > I recognize how hard it is to break into the field of mammalogy and > conservation biology. Field studies that accept people lacking in experience > are rare. I do have some varied experience (I have attached my CV for those > who are curious). Because opportunities are limited and competition is > fierce, I recognize my need to improve my skills. Any suggestions are > welcome, and thank you if you read this whole message! > > Warmest regards, > > LK -- David McNeely
