Summary: Ted Smith Conservation Internship

I have attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the last two years. I will be entering my junior year pursuing a Bachelor Degree of Science with a major in Environmental Studies. My career interests entail green energy and natural resource management. I was a young child when I started attending a summer camp program that emphasized nature and environmental conservation—ever since I have made outdoor activities into hobbies and continued interest in environmental sustainability. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh focuses on sustainability through green building, alternative and solar energy, and curbing pollution.

Beginning next year, I plan on double majoring in Environmental Science and Biology, and I want a career in Conservation and/or Biodiversity. YCC is an ideal opportunity because it enables me to involve myself in activities oriented towards my career. Because I am dually enrolled in my high school and Western Kentucky University, I have benefitted from many opportunities to discover my passions and pursue Biology. I am currently involved in Undergraduate Biology Research and have completed several biology courses ranging from Anatomy and Physiology to Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity in Costa Rica. Because of my favorable academic circumstances, I have had many opportunities in the field of biology, but I have obtained fewer experiences in Environmental issues. However, I am still passionate about the environment, and especially lifestyle changes that would reduce detriments to the Earth.

I am interested in the programs and events internship position for the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. The position requires you to organize workshops, youth events, and even a golf tournament to promote volunteering in the area. I connect with this organization because I feel very strongly about volunteering, I think that everyone should donate their time to help others when they can.

The pursuit of knowledge helped me love books and which brought me to Creighton University. Since my childhood I was eager to learn as much as possible, specifically the environment. I was fascinated about wildlife and how beautiful it looked. Being a native from Nairobi, Kenya; I was able to go to the safaris and learn about the different animals. These are the memories which I vividly remember and keep close to me. When I went back many years later, I was disappointed to see how my city has changed. This was disheartening because the city didn’t change for the best. This caused me to go for a minor in Sustainable Energy. The Energy department at Creighton is being cut back on and is limiting our class options to learn. Northeastern University

I have always cared about the environment, even from a young age. I am hoping that this course can further explain to me how the environment works, what problems the environment is facing, and what I can do to help.

During my time at West, I have participated in Ecology Club, National Honor Society, and the INSPIRE engineering courses. Most recently, I have been appointed as a Project Manager for the Kenya Water Solutions Team, as well as an Administrator for the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam - under the INSPIRE program. I am currently a leader in initiating an Activism Club for our school. Following graduation, I intend on pursuing Civil Engineering and Sustainable Design. I have yet to decide on a college. Go STEM!

Do you know why October 18th, 1867 is an important date for Alaska? Do you know how much the United States bought the Alaskan Territory from Russia? Does it fascinate you to know how much money the United States paid per acre? Well although Alaska has a very short history compared to the rest of the contiguous United States, it has a very interesting history. The reason for that is because it was one of the very last states brought into the Union and recognized as “one of their own”. As most of people know, Alaska can be a really cold and brutal place to live. Depending on where you live in Alaska, the climate can differentiate from about 8°F - 58°F. All around Alaska, there are many points of interest. You will discover lots of important

Washington itself exudes an unexplainable feeling that draws people back to their roots, whenever I am there my relationship with nature strengthens. Furthermore, the area directly surrounding WWU will aid me in my interest in the environmental sciences; from mount baker (which I have tattooed on my side) and glaciers of the northern cascades (which I backpack through annually), to the marshy Lost Lake and the calm waters of Puget sound, Bellingham has a such a fantastical range of natural settings that my heart soars and my soul sings a heavenly song. This location indubitably harbors an environmentalist-minded community, so I feel that I’ll be able to make connections with others who share the same passions, as well as be able to actively participate in volunteering projects (and get some good vegan grub). Ultimately, my career goal will be realized in a place such as this, while feeling very comfortable and at peace with my immediate

I currently help service the community by giving back time through volunteering at different non-profit organizations as well as being involved with MSU Tutoring in the Office of Community Service at Morgan State University. I currently help the environment by recycling and volunteering at the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore once a month. Before I graduate from Morgan State University I would like to create an Environmental Organization that focuses on consumption, recycle, and disposal issues within the Black Community. Once I am stationed on a Naval base I would get involved with the local community by empowering, and educating youth on STEM majors, especially minority females. I want future generations to know there are diverse career opportunities that differ from the standard teacher, doctor, and lawyer responses usually heard in school. I would also always recycle and become involved in organizations that focus on keeping Earth sustainable for all of

1. Alaska draws pioneers, pilgrims, and countless adventurers to its frozen wilderness for reasons that many can’t see or understand. Whether they seek out nature’s beauty and knowledge like Chris McCandless, or the glory of achievement like climber John Waterman, most find the conditions cruel and unrelenting. Alaska is beautiful, but for many, it is less a refuge than a peril.

I completed my bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science & Policy Minor in Management in May 2016. During my four years at Clark, I’ve gained in depth knowledge of racial, environmental, and social justice issues in and outside of the classroom.

In these four years of attending UWSP, I plan on majoring in Wildlife ecology and management. I was always a crazy animal lover when I was little, because I grew up on a farm. But when I went to my cabin or uncles land with my parents we always saw bears, porcupines, snakes, raccoons etc. I got to see these animals in their different habitats, which was awesome. I thought for a bit that what would be more awesome than just seeing these wildlife animals, would be to work hands on with them and their environment they live in. With this major I hope I am able to get into either a wildlife biology research facility or even an animal rehabilitation facility.

Why do I want to go to college in the first place? Some students go to school simply to party and have fun. Others attend college so that they can one day earn six figure salaries. Yet there are also many students who undertake the challenge of college so that they can pursue their dreams of making the world a better place: that is why I want to go to Cedarville. The world is broken in so many ways, and at times I feel overwhelmed and very small, wondering if and how I can do anything. I want to help solve problems like world hunger, pollution, and poverty in our country, but I am just one person and I cannot do everything I would like to do. Right now, I believe that the problem that God has led me towards is poor environmental stewardship. I am convinced that by wisely using environmental resources, it is possible to ease the suffering of both humans and endangered species and habitats. I want to use my passion for science to study endangered species and the environment and to research solutions that will lead to sustainable development practices. Currently, I am still unsure what specific career field best matches my interests, but I am focused on the careers included under the category of conservation biology. Whatever my official job title will be, I hope to work for a nonprofit agency or a research institution so that I can conduct research at various locations around the world; I am excited about

My name is Gloria Davis my major is Business Administration with a Concentration of Accountant. Initially when I began my college journey I also wanted to minor in education. Due to financial issues and time I decided to pursue only accountant. Environmental Science has never been an interest of mine, but I am looking forward to this semester. I'm hoping to learn a new found appreciation for science during this course.

Seeking an internship with U.S. Fish and Wildlife in order to leverage my experience as an educator as well as use my technical skills to contribute meaningfully to projects which transform data into information for use by both lay people and scientists.