Opportunities

Research and funding

Giving students opportunities to do real research, guided by faculty, is a priority in the Natural Sciences Division at Carthage. The Environmental Science Program continues this emphasis in and out of the classroom. Programs like the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience give students significant research experiences that go beyond textbook projects. Students can also join Carthage's Invasive Species Working Group, led by professors Tracy Gartner and Scott Hegrenes. Scholarships and funding for environmental research is also available through national organizations. Learn more.

Bethany Stoelting, '08, cores a tree as part of a group research project in Arizona. Read more.

Off-campus courses and trips

The Environmental Science Program seeks to allow students to weave interconnecting strands from several disciplines into a major. Therefore, faculty offer a variety of service-oriented classes and January travel opportunities. Learn more.

Internships and employment

The Carthage Career Center and Environmental Science Program faculty offer students assistance in finding internships and summer jobs. Read tips and learn more.

Conferences

Environmental science students regularly attend research conferences and meetings to present their work and learn from others. In Spring 2010, four students attended the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Montana to present their research. In March 2010, two Carthage students won an award for undergraduate research excellence at the American Water Resources Association Meeting. They won the award for their poster presentation on establishing a monitoring program for invasive species in Kenosha County.

Graduate school resources

Students are prepared for both graduate study and careers in environmental fields. See tips for applying to graduate school and the top 10 Graduate School Myths.

Volunteer

There are several student organizations on campus devoted to environment-related community service projects. There are volunteer opportunities in the Kenosha area as well. Learn more.

Department employment

There are several employment opportunities for students within the Environmental Science department. Learn more.

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Student Research

Four of Carthage's environmental science majors presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Read more.