Non-AISES Opportunities
AISES is pleased to provide information about scholarship, fellowship, and professional opportunities for our student and professional members. Due to the high potential volume of internship postings, we are unable to publicize these opportunities on this page at this time. If you wish to promote a paid internship or job opportunity, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information about the AISES Job Board. Thank you!
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Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml
NASA Planetary Science Summer School Applications
NASA is accepting applications from science and engineering post-docs, recent PhDs, and doctoral students for its 25th Annual Planetary Science Summer School, which will hold two separate sessions this summer (July 29-August 2 and August 12-16) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. During the program and pre-session webinars, student teams will carry out the equivalent of an early mission concept study, prepare a proposal authorization review presentation, present it to a review board, and receive feedback. By the end of the session, students will have a clearer understanding of the life cycle of a space mission; relationships between mission design, cost, and schedule; and the tradeoffs necessary to stay within cost and schedule while preserving the quality of science. Applications are due April 5, 2013. Partial financial support is available for a limited number of individuals. Further information is available at http://pscischool.jpl.nasa.gov.
Biology Research Experiences for Undgergraduates
Organization Name: National Science Foundation
Location: Across the US and International
Application Close Date: Varies, typically January-February, go to www.bioreu.org
Applicable Field/Major: All disciplines of the biological sciences and associated fields
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the National Science Foundation supports the active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in exciting, ongoing research activities. REU Sites engage a number of students in research in a formal, structured program environment. A typical Site consists of ten students in a 10-week research program conducted in the summer.
In the Biological Sciences, REU programs across the US and internationally offer undergraduate students significant and meaningful hands-on research experiences in a variety of fields. Whether studying the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems or discovering the role of gene regulation in the response of plants to stress, the biological sciences and the unique research opportunities available to you across the world await. Visit www.bioreu.org for more information.
The Indian Health Service Scholarships
Title: IHS Scholarship Program
Organization Name: Indian Health Service
Location:
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801 Thompson Ave., Suite #450
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Rockville, MD 20852
Application Close Date: Applications accepted December - March
Applicable Field/Major: Health Professions, visit www.ihs.gov/scholarship for a list of eligible degree programs
Description: The IHS Scholarship Program supports three health professions scholarships:
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Preparatory Scholarship — Qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing courses (preparatory or undergraduate prerequisite courses) in preparation for entry to health professional schools, such as nursing, pharmacy and others, based on Indian health program needs. Descendents and members of both federally and state-recognized Tribes are eligible.
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Pre-Graduate Scholarship — Qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing a bachelor’s of science degree (BS) in specific pre-professional areas, such as pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-podiatry and others, based on Indian health program needs. Descendents and members of both federally and state-recognized Tribes are eligible.
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Health Professions Scholarship — Qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing health profession degree programs, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and others, based on Indian health program needs. Only members of federally recognized Tribes are eligible.
For more information and to apply go to the Indian Health Service Scholarship Website.
Post-doctoral fellowship positions - CAM Research Training in Neuroscience and Stress
The Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurological Disorders has been awarded a T32 institutional training grant, CAM Research Training in Neuroscience and Stress, from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at NIH. The “T32 CAM Research Training in Neuroscience & Stress” program provides one to two year paid grant opportunities for study in the area of neuroscience and stress. The post-doctoral fellowships are generally two-year appointments with the possibility of extension, dependent upon the fellow’s success and funding availability.
For more information, including eligibility, please download the fellowship information flyer.
Udall Scholarship
The Morris K. Udall and Steward L. Udall Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.
Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:
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To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or
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To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
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To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields
Doctoral Fellowships at Kansas State University
I-STAR (Integrating the Socioeconomic, Technical, and Agricultural Aspects of Renewable and Sustainable Biorefining) is a program administered by Kansas State University where students and faculty from across the supply chain work in core research teams to address key questions relating to the implementation of new technology. Awards include: Support of $30,000 per year plus $10,500 to cover tuition, fees, health insurances and other costs of education. The program is open to incoming and first-year doctoral students at Kansas State University in the following programs:
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Agricultural Economics
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Agronomy
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Grain Science and Industry
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Sociology
Click here for application information and deadlines.
University of Michigan President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program - Ongoing
The University of Michigan joins in a collaborative partnership with the University of California to offer postdoctoral fellowship opportunities at the University of Michigan. In this program, the University of Michigan offers postdoctoral research fellowships in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and social, behavioral, and economics (SBE) fields, coupled with faculty mentoring, professional development and academic networking opportunities. The University seeks applicants whose research, teaching and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. The program is particularly interested in scholars with the potential to bring to their academic careers the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
Administration of the Program Applications will be submitted in conjunction with the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Information about the online application process are available here. Each applicant will specify a faculty mentor at the University of Michigan; this individual must be contacted in advance of application and express a willingness to mentor the applicant if she or he is selected. Up to nine post-doctoral positions will be available annually. U-M faculty will be involved in the electronic selection process for applicants.
Appointments The annual award provides a salary of $50-60,000, depending on the field and level of experience. The award also includes health benefits, and up to $10,000 for research-related expenses. Awards are made for one year, with a second year contingent on a successful first year.
Inquiries should be directed to the ADVANCE Program, University of Michigan, 204 S. State St., 1136 Lane Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Research Molecular Biologist) - Unites States Department of Agriculture: Location: Kerrville, TX
This is a full-time, 2-year appointment. This position requires a recent Ph.D. (within last 4 years) in Biological Science, Biochemistry, Entomology, or a related field providing background knowledge/experience/skill including nucleic acid molecular biology techniques, quantification of gene expression, gene silencing, bioinformatics, arthropod physiology, cell culture, and/or neuroscience. Salary is commensurate with experience ($57,408 per annum) plus benefits.
During this appointment, the incumbent will:
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a) isolate, sequence, & characterize microRNAs from various tissues and life stages of cattle ticks and biting flies;
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b) conduct database searches in silico to identify presumptive microRNA target sites; and
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c) introduce microRNAs in vivo and determine effects of microRNAs on presumptive target gene expression and phenotypic parameters (physiology, reproduction, etc.).
The incumbent will work with other scientists to process, analyze, and assemble sequencing data with annotation,as well as curation into our existing gene sequence databases for cattle tick and stable fly. If you have questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Dartmouth Polar Environmental Change IGERT Fellowship - Ongoing
Applicable Field/Major: Earth Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, or Engineering
The Dartmouth Polar Environmental Change IGERT Program offers students the opportunity to study how science and traditional ecological knowledge inform our understanding of the rapid environmental changes occurring in polar regions. The Dartmouth IGERT offers fellowships to students committed to a core curriculum based in interdisciplinary science/engineering who have an interest in the human dimensions of climate change, and who wish to conduct fieldwork in polar systems. Students who have applied to one of Dartmouth’s participating PhD programs (engineering, earth sciences, and ecology and evolutionary biology) can apply for a 2-year National Science Foundation IGERT fellowship. Deadlines for Fall 2012 fellowship applications depend on department requirements. For more information email
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or go to our website.
Various Scholarships Available: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; and computer and information sciences, teacher education.
NOAA also has a Student Opportunities website that contain scholarship, internship, and fellowship information for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs which is found here.
Professional Opportunities
Seeking Speakers for Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Webinars & Workshop 2012
As a part of an EPA project on Clean, Green and Healthy Tribal Schools, six webinars (Spring 2012), a national workshop (Albuquerque 2012), and an educational kit for educators (in process) will be developed.
We are seeking presenters - especially Native American presenters - to provide the following topics:
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School Chemical Clean-Out;
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Pesticide Reduction;
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Pollution Prevention;
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Waste Reduction; and
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Compost/Gardening
Our project team will help with the preparation of the webinar powerpoint and script, collection of available resource materials and with preparation for the workshop. Your referrals will be most appreciated! Please call or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it referrals or suggestions.
Other Opportunities
Graduate Preparation Institute
The Graduate Preparation Institute (GPI) is an intensive four-week preparation program specifically for college juniors from communities underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The GPI program provides an excellent opportunity to learn the process of applying to graduate school. GPI students receive support with graduate school applications, personal statements, research shadowing experience, GRE seminar and graduate fellowship searches.
The GPI students will stay on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, UT from June 24- July 19,2013. The GPI program will provide room, board, travel, and a $2,000 stipend.
The GPI application deadline is May 31, 2013.
For more information, please see the flyer or visit our website at: https://gradschool.utah.edu/diversity/gpi.php.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Intern Opportunities
SEL has a variety of internship opportunities in the following fields:
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Business System Intern
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Designer Intern (Houston, TX)
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Engineering Intern (Various Locations)
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Help Desk - AV Intern
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Help Desk Intern (Charlotte, NC)
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Software Engineering Intern (Multiple Locations)
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Project Coordinator Intern (Charlotte, NC)
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Wed Designer Intern
Go to the intern page of SEL's website to find out more information about applying.
Environmental & Occupational Safety & Health Institute
Preparing to Protect the Workforce of Tomorrow
Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31, 2013
Are you an undergraduate student with an interest in science, engineering, or health?
Are you looking for an opportunity to continue your education?
If so Environmental & Occupational Safety and Health might just be the exciting and rewarding career for you!!
Why attend?
The Summer Institute will introduce you to the basics of Environmental & Occupational Safety & Health and explore career
opportunities in this field. It will include field trips to work sites, discussions, and other activities to teach skills for the
practice of Environmental & Occupational Safety & Health.
Details, Costs, & Applications
The Summer Institute will be held at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health from May 28– May
31, 2013. Application deadline Friday, February, 1, 2013. There will be NO COST to students.
STIPENDS $$$ (limited number) We will also cover travel expenses (mileage & meals) & on-campus housing
will be provided.
Careers? Graduates of our academic programs find rewarding and challenging careers in a hiring job market.
Need more info? Contact us at 205.934.7178;
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; www.uab.edu/dsc Download the flyer.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Program at AMNH is the first urban teacher residency program offered by a museum. Behind the scenes at the Museum, and immersed in an urban classroom: degree candidates learn to teach Earth and Space science in New York State in this paid full-time Masters program with science and pedagogy coursework and real-world teaching experience.
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Full-time 15 month program with benefits and stipend
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Small class sizes and one-on-one mentoring
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Science coursework at a world-class museum
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Learn to teach in a supportive nurturing environment
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Work alongside scientists and urban teachers
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Graduate with real-world teaching experience
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Ongoing professional support following graduation
The AMNH MAT Program seeks a student body with diverse life and career experiences, such as recent college graduates, veterans, former participants in volunteer corps, and career changers. Application to the program is open to all candidates meeting the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science or a related discipline (e.g., Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, or space sciences) OR a Bachelor’s with a minimum of 24 credits in Earth Science plus 6 additional credits in Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Biology
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Minimum GPA of 3.00
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U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
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Applicants with a previous Education degree will not be considered for the program
Financial Support
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Full fellowship for degree candidates
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Stipend and health benefits
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Two years of continued professional support after graduation – ongoing mentoring, new teacher professional development and access to Museum programs and resources
On Friday, November 9th, we are hosting an Open House at the Museum, where guests will meet faculty and staff, have questions answered, and go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum campus. (For those who cannot attend in November, there will be a final Open House in January 2013 – we encourage you to join the mailing list and/or check the MAT program website for more information.)
More info and event schedule: http://www.amnh.org/calendar/nov-2012-mat-open-house
Who should attend: Prospective students, their friends and family, and others interested in learning more about the pioneering AMNH MAT Program.
Please feel free to share this information with colleagues, students, and alumni; program contact information is below if you would like to learn more. We encourage you to share this information along with this flyer, and look forward to seeing you in November.
The American Museum of Natural History MAT Program Change lives. Teach science.
Phone: (212) 313-7464Fax: (212) 769-5329
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Website: http://www.amnh.org/mat/
Mailing list: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/master-of-arts-in-teaching/signup
How to apply: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/master-of-arts-in-teaching/application-and-eligibility
Forest Service accepting applications for Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting applications for individuals to serve on the 2013-2015 Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) through Friday, July 20, 2012. Individuals interested in taking an active role in Lake Tahoe issues are encouraged to apply. The committee provides a critical role in advising the Secretary of Agriculture and Lake Tahoe's Federal Interagency Partnership on programs and funds to achieve the goals of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.
A total of 20 LTFAC members will be selected to represent vital interests in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Two representatives will be selected as members-at-large, and one representative will be selected from each of the following sectors: 1) gaming, 2) environmental, 3) national environmental, 4) ski resorts, 5) North Shore Economic/Recreation, 6) South Shore Economic/Recreation, 7) resorts associations, 8) education, 9) property rights advocates, 10) science and research, 11) California local government, 12) Washoe Tribe, 13) State of California, 14) State of Nevada, 15) Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 16) labor, 17) transportation, and 18) Nevada local government. Appointments will be made by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to establish a diverse committee membership that reflects Tahoe communities.
Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the LTFAC should submit an application form and resume to the Secretary of Agriculture. Committee application forms and LTFAC Committee background information, can be downloaded in PDF format from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit's website or obtained from Arla Hains, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, by calling (530) 543-2773, by email
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The National Research Council needs committee members with database management experience
The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences in the process of forming a committee in support of a TRB federally funded study called Strategic Highway Research Program 2: Safety Data Stewardship Committee. This study is to be sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
The NRC, through the TRB, is looking for (volunteer) committee members with a background in database management to participate. Individuals with a deep understanding of federal IT requirements is a must and experience with federally funded research efforts would be a plus. The right individual would have a strong combination of real world experience, academic accomplishment, and technical expertise. (Committee members are reimbursed to cover travel and meals.)
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Project TREMUR (TRansitions in the Education of Minorities Underrepresented in Research) at the University of Virginia is looking for interview subjects
Building a demographically diverse physician-scientist workforce is crucial not only for the sake of adequate and equitable representation of underrepresented minorities in the physician-scientist workforce, but also for meeting the healthcare needs of an increasingly diverse American population and reducing health disparities among racial/ethnic groups.
We are looking to interview students, faculty and professionals to assist with our project. (Interview data will be confidential and anonymous). For this ongoing study, we have interviewed students and faculty from many racial/ethnic groups.
Our project aims include speaking about career decision processes with individuals who for example:
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enrolled in biomedical PhD programs and either graduated, or stopped to move on to other areas of study or work;
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graduated from dual MD/PhD programs and are currently clinician-scientists, or who have moved on to non-research careers;
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started the dual MD/PhD program but who discontinued the dual program and graduated with either degree;
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are currently enrolled in, or graduated from MD programs and are currently clinicians engaged in biomedical research, or who have moved on to non-research careers.
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The Department of Defense Centralized Intern Program
This is a 10 week paid summer internship for post secondary (college) students from two and four-year accredited institutions of higher education. The internship opportunities are located in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Participants will receive a weekly stipend and round-trip transportation to the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Participants will be provided assistance with temporary housing arrangements on an as needed basis.
The DoD Centralized Intern Program integrates academic theory with workplace experience that may serve as a pipeline to student employment programs and entry-level employment opportunities. The program allows students to gain valuable work experience, understanding of DoD operations and increased professional networks.
Participants selected to participate in the program must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year accredited institution of higher education, and have a grade point average at a minimum of 3.0 on a 4 point scale.
For more info, check out the Department of Defense career site.
Engage kids in the world of civil engineering!
In the spirit of sharing new and important information on pre-college outreach within the STEM community, I wanted to alert you to one of ASCE's newest pre-college outreach successes - ASCEville, ASCE's new website for Kids!
ASCEville opens up the world of engineering in much the same way people encounter civil engineering in real life-by exploring the urban landscape. Parents, educators and engineers can also get in on the action by way of the "Resources" page, where they'll find a host of information on academic and career guidance, outreach and much more.
Forest Service accepting applications for
Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. –The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting applications for individuals to serve on the 2013-2015 Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) through Friday, July 20, 2012. Individuals interested in taking an active role in Lake Tahoe issues are encouraged to apply. The committee provides a critical role in advising the Secretary of Agriculture and Lake Tahoe's Federal Interagency Partnership on programs and funds to achieve the goals of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.
A total of 20 LTFAC members will be selected to represent vital interests in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Two representatives will be selected as members-at-large, and one representative will be selected from each of the following sectors: 1) gaming, 2) environmental, 3) national environmental, 4) ski resorts, 5) North Shore Economic/Recreation, 6) South Shore Economic/Recreation, 7) resorts associations, 8) education, 9) property rights advocates, 10) science and research, 11) California local government, 12) Washoe Tribe, 13) State of California, 14) State of Nevada, 15) Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 16) labor, 17) transportation, and 18) Nevada local government. Appointments will be made by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to establish a diverse committee membership that reflects Tahoe communities.
Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the LTFAC should submit an application form and resume to the Secretary of Agriculture. Committee application forms and LTFAC Committee background information, can be downloaded in PDF format from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit's website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/LTFAC or obtained from Arla Hains, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, by calling (530) 543-2773, by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .