2005 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, Maryland

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Laboratory (AL) located in Frostburg, MD is offering undergraduate research internships for the summer of 2005. Interns will assist AL scientists in field and lab research on an established watershed research project funded by the A.W. Mellon foundation to promote collaboration between AL and Appalachian College Association (ACA) schools (for a list of faculty involved on the project, please see http://roca.al.umces.edu). Students will receive a stipend of $3,500 for a ten-week session.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a strong background in biology and chemistry and be able to work safely and efficiently in a laboratory setting. Applicants must also be able to hike in rugged terrain. Preference will be given to students who attend ACA colleges, but this search is not limited to those schools. The starting date is flexible, but is expected to be on or before May 30, 2005.

SETTING
Interns will work at Appalachian Laboratory (http://www.al.umces.edu), a 47,000 square foot state-of-the-art environmental research facility located on the campus of Frostburg State University in the mountains of western Maryland. The lab is located approximately 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Pittsburgh and is nestled within some of Maryland's best hiking, fishing, and camping areas (http://www.visitwesternmaryland.com).

TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references (including phone numbers) to Geoffrey Frech, Appalachian Laboratory, 301 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Search will remain open until positions are filled. Preference will be given to those applying before March 9, 2005. University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Laboratory is an AA/EOE and is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the AL business office at 301-689-7100. For more information, please send email to gfrech@al.umces.edu or visit the website at http://roca.al.umces.edu/internships/index.html.