This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
Society of Freshwater Science (SFS) with funding from the National Science Foundation
Position description
Instars provides opportunities for networking with graduate students, faculty, and professionals hoping to encourage diversity in the freshwater discipline. Instars serves undergraduate students at the SFS Annual Meeting by helping them develop science identity and a sense of shared values.
Program activities:
- Instars orientation workshop
- Instars program socials
- Plenary sessions, special, technical & poster sessions
- Opportunities to present undergraduate research
- Networking activities during and post-meeting with peers and mentors for research and educational opportunities
Watch the recorded informational webinar that provides in-depth descriptions of the programs.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate Students from under-represented groups* (including Fall and Spring graduates)
- Individuals from a wide range of groups and identities that are underrepresented in Freshwater Science and Society, based on dimensions of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity & first-generation college student.
Application Due Date
November 27, 2023