Environment Center Scholars Program
What is it?
A summer opportunity to work on an environmental research or community project with a faculty member.
Who can apply?
Any current student who is interested in environmental studies, in any major, and a continuing student
What topics could I work on?
Faculty and students will be paired based on mutual interest determined from the applications. Projects can be on a variety of topics that may or may not be tied to the Environment Center location. In the past students have worked on:
- Wetland restoration
- Carbon storage in local forests
- Critical Zone
- Conservation of a locally endangered plant
- Greening transportation and parking
- Stormwater management
- Urban heat island effects
- Wildlife ecology in suburban landscapes
- Soil Ecology
- Impacts of environmental restoration on biodiversity
Why should I apply?
- To take a deep dive into an environmental topic, gain professional experience, and to be part of an intellectually curious group of environmental enthusiasts.
- To help refine your interests, knowledgebase, and skills in Environmental Issues
- To help distinguish yourself after Roanoke.
How to apply?
- Complete the application and email it as an attachement to environmentcenter@roanoke.edu by 5 PM on the Friday before spring break.
- Follow the directions on the application.
- Faculty will evaluate applications and match student interests with opportunities.
More Details?
- The dates and amount of work per week will depend on the needs of the project and the faculty member.
- Students will be able to stay on campus during their program for no cost.
- Depending on funding, stipends may be available for students.
- Can be combined with a Summer Scholars or Fowler Scholars application.
- Got a Question? Ask any of us: Drs. Collins, Hartman, O’Neill or Peters
Be an Environment Center Scholar
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All are invited to RC Sustain, a group of staff, faculty, and students seeking to make the campus more environmentally sustainable.
- Date:
- October 12, 2023
- Time:
- 12 - 1 p.m.
- Location:
Pickle Lounge (Colket Center)
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All are invited to RC Sustain, a group of staff, faculty, and students seeking to make the campus more environmentally sustainable.
- Date:
- November 9, 2023
- Time:
- 12 - 1 p.m.
- Location:
Lucas 125
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All are invited to RC Sustain, a group of staff, faculty, and students seeking to make the campus more environmentally sustainable.
- Date:
- November 30, 2023
- Time:
- 12 - 1 p.m.
- Location:
Pickle Lounge (Colket Center)