“Not only has GeoFORCE shown me wondrous things, it has given me a different vantage point with which to view the world.”
GeoFORCE Texas
Jackson School of Geosciences
The University of Texas at Austin
10100 Burnet Rd. Bldg 196
Austin, TX 78758
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Summer Opportunities
Summer Research Options
Research Experience for Solid Earth Science for Students: Deadline Feb 10
A summer research program targeting minority students in Geology and Earth Science. Students work with a faculty mentor on a real research project. They can apply as early as Sophomore year, and can return for a a second year. The program is interested in recruiting GeoFORCE grads, so apply. RESESS Link
Research Opportunities for Undergraduates: Various deadlines, starting in February
This is a National Science Foundation funded program that supports research in all fields of science, including the social sciences across campuses nationwide. To apply, simply look at the topics that interest you, and follow the program links to the individual application. REU’s happen at college campuses all over the country, and they seek students from everywhere — you can apply to any and all that interest you. REU Link
Summer Jobs
Texas Internships
This is a job search site that lists internships and jobs in Texas, by city, company, and job type. Any major, any school. Check it out: Texas Internships
The Department of the Interior Internships
This includes the UG Geological Survey, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regulation and Enforcement, and the Parks Service. GeoFORCE has a lot of strong supporters in the Interior Department. If you apply for any of these, please let us know so we can alert them: DOI Internship Link
Geological Society of America, GeoCorps: No specific deadline. Apply early in the spring
This program places college students in national parks and national forests across the country for the summer. In most cases you need at least one year of college under your belt. Sometimes you need specific majors or class work. Check out the link and apply to a few. Remember to mention GeoFORCE in your application. Good luck! GeoCorp Link
Oak Ridge summer internships:
These are available at all levels and for all science majors. Listings can be found at: ORISE Link
GeoFORCE Counselor
The Summer 2013 GeoFORCE Counselor Application is Now Closed
GeoFORCE has 96 counselor positions open every summer. To apply you must be in college, and have completed at least a year of college. Applications are encouraged from GeoFORCE graduates and Jackson School students.
If you are interested in being a GeoFORCE counselor for the summer of 2013, please fill out the attached form and send back to me by email at lstephens@jsg.utexas.edu or fax 512-475-7117 by Saturday December 1, 2012. We are excited to welcome the new group of GeoFORCE Grads to the pool of applicants. Please let me know if you have any questions. We appreciate your support as counselors play a huge role in the success of the GeoFORCE program!
The Application May be Found Here:
2013 Summer Counselor Application