Internships
Summer Programs
Study Abroad Opportunities
Class Study Abroad Information

Internships

Textile Museum
Internships of all sorts (museum work, marketing, visitor surveys, ...) can be arranged with the Textile Museum in downtown Lowell. Please see Professor McAfee in SO320 if you are interested.

Lowell Community Technology Consortium
Internships can be arranged with the Lowell Community Technology Consortium downtown. For more information about LCTC, see http://www.lctc.org

Sea Education Association (SEA)
The Sea Education Association (SEA) in Woods Hole, MA provides undergraduates with an opportunity to participate in an academic study-abroad program called the SEA Semester. The program combines intensive research in the areas of oceanography, maritime studies, and nautical science with hands-on experience aboard a traditional sailing ship. Piloting, celestial navigation, and practical seamanship are learned together with oceanographic sampling techniques and marine laboratory procedures. Critical thinking, problem-solving, team-building and leadership skills are emphasized throughout the program. SEA Semester is appropriate for students in marine biology, geology and physical science, environmental studies, American studies, and most other areas within the liberal arts and sciences. Academic credit for SEA Semester is obtained through Boston University. For more information, go to http://www.sea.edu/

Summer Programs

National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
The National Science Foundation sponsors many summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs. For more information please see http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/

Summer Institutes at Georgetown University
The Fund for American Studies is sponsoring three summer institutes at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The program combines two courses for credit, site briefings, and a lecture series by policy experts. The institutes are the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems, the Bryce Harlow Institute on Business and Government Affairs, and the Institute on Political Journalism. The early application deadline is January 15, and the final deadline is March 15. Numerous scholarships are available. For more information, see http://www.dcinternships.org or borrow the brochures from Noelle McAfee in Southwick 320.

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Study Abroad Opportunities

National Security Education Program
The National Security Education Program offers scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Carribean. For more information, see http://www.iie.org/nsep

Field Courses Rainforest and Marine Ecology
We are a non-profit organization specializing in outstanding and affordable Field Courses Rainforest and Marine Ecology presently offered in nine countries (http://www.rainforestandreef.org). All programs are operated by partner organizations that have shown a strong commitment to conservation and education over time at each site. Ninety-nine percent of all participation fees stay with our partners to assist in conservation and education projects.
Local Guides and Biologists are featured in the study of natural history, rainforest and coral reef ecology, medicinal uses of native plants, conservation, land management, local cultures, archaeology, geology and much more…In the past our programs have been represented by University, Community College and High School groups, as well as "independent participants"….University professors and students, K-12 teachers, science professionals and curious travelers. Past participants have come from across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia and the Far East.
Three Undergraduate or Graduate credits are available for attending through Aquinas College (http://www.aquinas.edu) of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Customized programs are available upon request.

Korea: The 2002 Honors Semester
The National Collegiate Honors Council, Long Island University, and Keimyung University are sponoring the 2002 Honors Semester in Korea from February 14 - June 1, 2002. For more information, see Noelle McAfee in the Honors Program office.

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