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See below for one of the reasons why it's great to work in science here at DHVI!

Meet DSPG intern: Gabe Wiggins Gabe attends Virginia Tech and is majoring in Environmental Economics, Management, and Policy. Why did you decide to apply for the DSPG internship opportunity? I decided to apply to the DSPG program because of the "Ut Prosim" aspect. I was drawn to do work that I knew would have a real-world impact while learning and practicing invaluable skills. What skills are you learning? Through this program, I am learning how to code in R and use Arc GIS to work with data in a way that will help us analyze land use in Hanover County. What project are you working on? The project I am working on is analyzing land use in Hanover County and identifying the areas of prime agricultural land that are most at risk to be developed into solar farms.

Great opportunity for South/North collaboration and understanding of just how Climate Change issues affect those in the Global South MORE especially the most affected (vulnerable women and youth) by having emerging global north scientists work closely with leading African Climate Change Experts in their REAL conditions that are often not considered or worse yet misrepresented for lack of exposure/awareness on the intricacies on the ground. #climatechange #agriculturalinnovation #agricultureeducation #regenerativeagriculture

As part of my Bachelor International Land and Water Management at Wageningen University I am eager to announce that I started my internship at Southern Cross University. In the upcoming months I will be part of a project about the improvement of pasture systems to bridge a winter feed gab and to assess soil health with the main purpose of carbon sequistration.

Last summer, WestWater Research welcomed five Summer Associates to our internship program. They conducted water market research, assisted client projects, and explored topics in water economics. This issue of the Water Market Insider summarizes their projects, which include: ·       The Influence of Water Policy and Price on New Home Costs ·       The Varied Cost of Pursuing Groundwater Sustainability in the Central Valley ·       Layering Water Market Risk onto Existing Water Supply Risk Metrics A fourth project on hydrogen development's water impacts was covered in Q3 2023. Check out our latest insights and get inspired for future research! https://lnkd.in/gzX3cXBb Logan Barkley, Helena Holmberg, Ben Asperheim #WaterMarketInsider #WaterPolicy #GroundwaterSustainability #WaterMarketRisk #WestWaterResearch #WeKnowTheValueOfWater

Exploring the Depths 🌊🔍 Interested in marine science? Dive into real-world experiences with marine science internships around the globe. Connect with researchers, contribute to ocean conservation, and deepen your understanding of our blue planet. #MarineScience #InternshipOpportunity #OceanExploration #ResearchExperience #NatureLovers

Summer Interns Conduct Site Assessment. Our new cohort of summer interns are learning how to conduct a site assessment to determine how much of the vegetation is native plants vs. invasive species. #NativeAmerican #OrganicFarming #HabitatRestoration

"Jonathan, it seems you will start selling certificates..." This was a humorous comment sent from a long-time friend after I uploaded, yet again, another one of the certificates I recently earned as a stepping stone (pre-PhD) intern. I can guess his comment echoes the thoughts of quite a number of my connections across social media platforms. Hence, the a need for a bit of background information. A few months ago, I began my PhD journey as a Steppingstone intern at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and the University of Konstanz. The internship period was meant for me to write my proposal, get familiar with the Kamran Safi lab, and acquire some credits and skills via selected courses and workshops, among other things, in preparation for the PhD program. The aim is to prepare and equip the candidate adequately for the PhD program. Hence, the name "steppingstone". The internship period was quite educational and eye-opening for me. It is not so much about the certificates posted, but the actual new applicable knowledge learnt from the scientific/grant writing workshops, poster presentation workshops, scientific design courses, and first aid wilderness courses, just to mention a few. You will agree with me that this knowledge will be relevant in the course of my PhD. Plus, the understanding and support I keep receiving from my lab mates and Supervisor. This, to me, is what counts! Did you go through a similar process (or not) during your own academic journey and how did it impact you?