Here Is a List of Aquaculture Internships Opportunities

Here Is a List of Aquaculture Internships OpportunitiesHere Is a List of Aquaculture Internships OpportunitiesAquaculture (fish farming) is one of the fastest growing segments of the animal production industry. There are many internships that can provide valuable experience to those hoping to work in the field. Here is a sampling of current aquaculture related opportunities that may be of interest Alaska The Alaska Department of Fish and Game offers two summer internships for aquaculture students one with the Division of Commercial Fisheries and one with the Division of Sport Fish. High school students, undergraduates, and college graduates are eligible to apply. Applications are due in February and internships generally run from late May to late August. They are paid opportunities with compensation ranging from $13 to $25 per hour. North Carolina The Edenton National Fish Hatchery (in North Carolina) offers spring, summer, and fall internships.Interns work primarily with str iped bass and American shad fish. Daily duties include sorting and grading fish, feeding, habitat maintenance, and preparing shipments. Interns receive a stipend of $90 per week, free housing, laundry facilities, and necessary work and safety equipment. Florida The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers a stock enhancement research internship for aquaculture students at its marine hatchery in Port Manatee. Interns help raise species such as red drum and spotted seatrout, assist with pond maintenance, record data, and conduct an independent research project. Internships are unpaid and require a commitment of at least 8 hours per week for a period of 12 to 16 weeks. TheMote Marine Laboratoryin Florida offers a marine and freshwater aquaculture and stock enhancement internship program. Interns are involved in all aspects of husbandry, nutrition, health management, construction of recycling systems, and field sampling. Most work centers on corals and finish (red dr um, sturgeon, snook, and pompano). Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree and have a car so that they may travel between the main lab and the satellite Mote Aquaculture Park. Interns generally work Monday through Friday business hours, but occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required. Walt Disney Worldoffers an aquaculture internship at Epcot in Florida. Interns lead tours of the 20,000-gallon facility, assist with husbandry and cleaning, collect data, and participate in training sessions and classes. Applicants must have at least a 3.0-grade point average, aquatic animal husbandry experience, and public speaking experience. They must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates pursuing a major in aquaculture, marine science, biology, or animal science. Internships generally run for 6 months. A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available. Massachusetts The New England Aquariums Lobster Research and Rearing Facility (LRRF) offers a lobster aquaculture internship in Massachusetts. Interns are involved with counting lobster larvae, cleaning tanks, feeding, and collecting data. Interns must commit to working at least 2 full days per week for a period of at least 12 weeks. Trout Unlimited Trout Unlimited, a national organization with over 150,000 members, offers a few internship opportunities in several locations. If the budget permits, Trout Unlimited provides a small stipend and may also be able to help a student obtain academic credit for the internship. Those seeking summer internships must apply by April. A recent biological field technician internship posting (centered on fish and aquatic habitat surveys in Idaho) offered a $2,200 per month stipend plus $20 per diem while in the field. Additional opportunities may be found on our marine animal internship and zoo internship pages.

How to Hide a Bad Day at Work - The Muse

How to Hide a Bad Day at Work - The MuseHow to Hide a Bad Day at Work You spilled your coffee, got stuck in traffic, and put a snag in your favorite sweater. By the time you sit down at your desk, youre already in a pretty foul mood. So, when your manager stops by to ask you to make some major changes to that report you spent hours working on, you finally tip over that ledge and spiral into a full-blown emotional funk. Your jaw is clenched, your fists are balled up, and you have a scowl permanently parked on your face.Whats the schwimmbad part about this (other than the fact that youre having a plain ol crappy time)? Well, a toxic attitude can spread faster than that juicy geschftszimmer gossip about Susans long, closed-door meeting with her boss. Yes, bad days are contagious- particularly in a working environment. And, if you dont nip your infectious mood in the bud, itll be that much harder for you to snap out of it when everyone else around you is feeling grumpy.You need to get yo ur attitude in check- and fast. Heres how1. Avoid VentingIts human nature- when youre having a terrible time in the office, youre eager to air your grievances to the first rolle who will listen. You want to grab your closest co-worker and take a quick break by for a little whisper session about how awful things are going.This might be comforting to you, but its bound to spread some negativity throughout your office. Before you know it, that close colleague of yours is just as irritated or worked up as you- and the domino effect continues.While there are some productive ways to vent in the office every now and then, sometimes its better to shut your mouth and keep those complaints to your self. As Muse Senior Editor, Stacey Lastoe says in her piece on keeping a grumpy demeanor under wraps, The key to keeping your unpleasant mood in check during the workday is to say as little as possible. By staying quiet, you avoid the risk of opening your mouth and saying the first snarky thing tha t comes to mind.If you absolutely need to get something off your chest? Consider cranking out an email that contains all of your thoughts and frustrations- but never actually hit send. That way, you can get all of that negativity out of your own brain (meaning you can take a deep breath and move on), without running the risk of spreading those bad vibes around your office.2. Take a BreakThe downward spiral of negativity moves quickly. A bad meeting turns into a bad morning, which turns into a bad day- which can easily turn into an entire bad week (should I keep going?). Sometimes, you need to do something to throw a wrench into this cycle and nip your cranky attitude in the bud so that you can come back to the office feeling like the positive and eager professional that you are (rather than dragging both yourself and your co-workers down). One of the best ways to do just that is to get up and take a break. Go outside and take a walk, run an errand, or head out for a quick cup of cof fee. Do anything that will get you away from your desk and give you a chance to press the reset button.Research shows that attempting to continue to stay focused on the task at hand will only lead to increased fatigue and an even worse mood- and that wont do anybody any favors (including you). So, stand up and give yourself a pause to get your attitude adjusted. In the end, thats much better than trying to power through.3. Perform a Random Act of KindnessNo matter how bad things are going, you know that you dont want your crabby mood to negatively impact everybody else you work with. And, one of the very best ways to give the vibe around the office a boost (and your own outlook in the process) is to perform a random act of kindness. In fact, research shows that these small niceties actually raise your dopamine levels- making you feel way better in the process.Leave a pack of candy from the vending machine on your colleagues desk, or pick up some coffee for the rest of your team. Or, take on the dirty work and clean out the breakroom microwave for everybody.Doing something nice and unexpected will flip the script on your sour attitude and spread some enthusiasm and positivity around the office. Plus, itll not only put a smile on your co-workers faces, but likely on yours, too.4. Fake it Til You Make itYouve probably heard this expression before, and it still rings true. Dont let your bad mood rule your entire day and your interactions in the office. Instead, put on your most convincing happy face and push through.Is appearing upbeat and excited easy when youre feeling down? Definitely not. But, its still better than sending the outlook of your entire office (and your reputation) into a nosedive with one snide comment or pesky complaint. Even better? Science says that smiling (even when you dont feel like it) can actually help to improve your mood. So, it might be just what you need to turn that awful day of yours around. Bad days come after the best of us. And, while having one every now and then is totally normal, its better for you and everybody else if you dont let it spread like wildfire among your colleagues. Because at the end of this no-good, rotten day, thatll only make you feel worse.

Video G Wayne Clough 2013 Ralph Coats Roe Medal

Video G Wayne Clough 2013 Ralph Coats Roe Medal Video G Wayne Clough 2013 Ralph Coats Roe Medal Video G. Wayne Clough, 2013 Ralph Coats Roe MedalG. Wayne Clough Is the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the worlds largest museum and research complex. Since becoming secretary in July 2008, Dr. Clough has overseen the development of a comprehensive strategic plan with a focus on four grand challenges unlocking the mysteries of the universe, understanding and sustaining a biodiverse planet, valuing world cultures and understanding the American experience.Before his appointment to the Smithsonian, Dr. Clough was president of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Earlier, he taught and held administrative positions at Duke University, Stanford University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia Tech and the University of Washington in Seattle.Dr. Clough has served as chair of the National Academy of Engineering/National Research Council Committee on New Orleans Regional Hurricane Protection Reconstruction, as member of the National Science Board, and as a member of Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.He currently serves on the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) Commission on the Future of Humanities and Social Sciences.Dr. Clough received his bachelors and masters degrees in civil engineering from Georgia Tech, and he earned his Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.To read more about other ASME honorees, click here. The copyright of this program is owned by ASME.