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Genetic hybridization of Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare L.) populations

Tansy is a non-native invasive weed. Its flowers are bright yellow discs up to a half an inch in diameter. The flowers look somewhat like chrysanthemums that are missing their white petals. We are working on developing a genetic control method to manage weed populations. Since the plant is self-incompatible, we plan to cross diverse collections of tansy to identify compatible genotypes for future tissue culture/plant transformation experiments.

Objective:

To cross hybridize diverse tansy collections necessary to assess genotype compatibility and evaluate fertility.

Procedure and approximate time needed for handling:

1. Planting and maintaining tansy plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, this management requires ~2 hours/day for 3 days/week for 3-4 months
2. After flowering, physically crossing different combinations of genotypes, 2 times/week for several weeks (~2 hours/day and 3 days/week)
3. Seed viability testing – seeds will be collected from crossed lines and tested for viability and fertilization efficiency (3 hours /day and 3 days a week).

Project duration: ~6 months (depending on research interest this could be expanded)

Expected outcomes: Hands on research at a USDA-ARS laboratory, co-authorship on applicable manuscripts, and scientific training and career development.

Requirements: 18+ years of age. The student will get basic technical trainings in the lab to perform the required tasks safely and on time.

Please contact Dr. Matthew Tancos at matthew.tancos@usda.gov for more information.

We are currently recruiting for a variety of positions in the WilsonLab to study the ecology of freshwater harmful algal blooms. 

Current job openings

• Research Assistant Technician (~$33k-$58k/yr)-https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49829
• Postdoctoral Researcher (~$55k/yr; up to 4 yrs funding available) -https://www.auemployment.com/postings/45964
• Graduate Students (PhD $35k/yr and MS $30/yr) - https://www.wilsonlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/student_ad.pdf

For any questions about these opportunities, please contact Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu

The University: Auburn University is an R1 land-grant institution organized into twelve academic colleges and schools and ranked 40th among public universities in the U.S. News and World 2021 Report. For 2020, 24,505 undergraduates as well as 6,232 graduate and professional students were enrolled. The University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, commitments to community engagement, positive work environment, flourishing student life programs, and beautiful campus. To learn more about the University, please visit: http://www.auburn.edu/

The Community: Auburn is recognized as one of America’s best small towns with a moderate climate and easy access to major cities, beaches, and mountains. The city is situated along the rapidly developing I-85 Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, corridor. The combined Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Statistical Area boasts a growing population of over >60,000. The City of Auburn grew 43% in the past decade and is known for an excellent public school system and a local medical center acknowledged as among the best in the region. The City of Auburn website has information on the community and services that can be accessed at: https://www.auburnalabama.org/

Fox Haven Learning Center uses its beautiful natural campus of woodlands, streams, farmland, orchard, barn, and dairy parlor for educational programs for adults and children. Fox Haven’s classes encompass a wide range of topics spanning foraging for wild edible foods, gardening, cultivating mushrooms, herb production, and cooking classes, to personal health.  Fox Haven’s Learning Center proudly continues to provide the region’s first Fresh Herb Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. With pick-up locations and hands-on classes offered in Frederick, Baltimore, and D.C., we strive to engage and educate a broad audience on the uses of herbs.

Our primary opportunities for students to engage in an internship experience with us are working directly with the farm team and working with our program coordinator/marketing manager. 

• Working on the farm might include tasks such as climate-smart bed/soil prep, planting, harvesting, maintenance, and compost management. The intern/volunteer can also facilitate any research projects that we have the capacity to host.
• Working with our program coordinator/marketing manager might include graphic design, social media content, marketing tasks, being present to ensure programs run smoothly, and doing outreach events.

Website: Fox Haven Organic Farm

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (ASU BIOS), a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, has received funding from the National Science Foundation (Award number OCE-2349130), for our Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)) Program to support internships for undergraduate student research at ASU BIOS in Fall 2025 (starts August 25 - ends November 14).

An REU internship at ASU BIOS is a great way to gain the practical experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in the marine and ocean sciences. 

Funding includes roundtrip air fare (from and to the U.S.) campus accommodation and all meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend.

This life-changing 12-week program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct intensive, hands-on research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Over 18 and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates
• U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident

Further information on the REU program at ASU BIOS can be found here. 

Applications for the 2025 BIOS REU Program are now open, apply here.  

Summer 2025 interns will perform their own independent research project under the direction of the Summer Research Fellow (SRF). This year's SRF is Sarah Snyder, Ph.D. Dr. Snyder has been an Associate Professor of Biology at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, in Great Barrington, MA, since 2014. She has conducted field-based research that addresses conservation concerns for reptile and amphibian populations in the Caribbean, desert southwest, and northeastern US. Many of the ecological questions she is interested in are conducted collaboratively through research networks that actively involve undergraduate students. She is passionate about teaching and educational community outreach and serves on the board of the Berkshire Bird Observatory.

The upcoming program will be held from June 29 to August 9, 2025.

• This is a full-time, residential internship.
• Up to four highly qualified undergraduate students will be selected each summer.
• The internship provides a $400 living expense stipend and includes housing and equipment.
• Arrangements for college credit must be made with the applicant’s home institution.

Application or program questions may be directed to Anne Rhoads, Ph.D., Huyck Preserve Executive Director: anne@huyckpreserve.org.

All application materials, including letters of reference, should be received by the application deadline of February 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Apply here

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. (Hughes Center) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2025 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Multiple students will be selected for this six-week internship, which includes a competitive salary and the opportunity to interact with leaders from the agricultural and environmental communities, as well as state agencies. The internship will begin with an orientation session at Wye Research Center, and the interns will attend periodic meetings at Wye. The remainder of the time, the interns will work virtually or attend meetings offsite.

Interns will:

• Work with Hughes Center and ALEI’s staff on research projects related to current agriculture, environmental, and forestry issues;
• Participate in the multidisciplinary activities of the Hughes Center;
• Attend regional leadership meetings for agriculture and natural resources;
• Have the opportunity to engage with researchers, state officials and agencies, environmental, and agricultural leaders;
• Support ALEI’s staff in the creation and administration of legal education resources and programs;
• Support Hughes Center and ALEI staff in developing proposals for future projects; and
• Enhance their research, communication, public speaking, and time management skills.

Interns must:

• Be a licensed driver with their own reliable transportation; and
• Be able to attend regional events throughout the summer. Some weekend or evening hours may be required.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $19.91 an hour for a 40-hour work week.

To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and at least one academic and professional letter of recommendation and reference.

• Undergraduate students should send their application to Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu.
• Law students should send their application to Megan Todd at motodd@law.umaryland.edu.

Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025

New England Biolabs offers paid summer internships to students who want to gain real-world experience in the biotechnology industry. These internships are designed for students attending undergraduate college or entering college in the Fall of 2025. 

Eligibility:

• Students enrolled in an undergraduate college or 2025 high school graduates entering an academic program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Fall of 2025.
• Interns working in a laboratory setting must be at least 18 years old.
• Interns must be authorized to work in the United States.

Time frame:

• The application process for summer internships opens in mid-January and extends through the end of February 2025.
• Resume review, candidate interviews, and selection occur between February – early April.
• Interns may work between May - August 2025.

Non Laboratory Internship: 

• Interns are invited to attend both an internal and external seminar series. The external seminars, presented by invited speakers, expose students to various scientific fields.
• Interns are given the opportunity to present their summer work in a formal talk or at a poster session to the NEB community in August.

To be considered for a non-laboratory position at NEB, please submit a cover letter along with your resume explaining your career/department interests and why you are interested in this internship opportunity. Apply here.

Laboratory Internship: 

• Interns are invited to attend both an internal and external seminar series. The in-house seminar aims to provide students with an overview of NEB research and development and to help interns see how their projects fit into the big picture. The external seminars, presented by invited speakers, expose students to various scientific fields.
• Interns present their summer work in a formal talk or at a poster session to the NEB community in August.
• Interns participate in informal discussions with NEB scientists from various backgrounds across company departments.

To be considered for a laboratory position at NEB, please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining your scientific interests and why you are interested in this internship opportunity. Apply here.