Advising Updates
This week, I want to talk about open registration and holds. If you haven't enrolled in classes yet for the Spring 2025 semester, NOW is the time to do so. Continue reading…
The 2025 W.F. Chaloupka Distinguished Internship Award
The William F. Chaloupka Distinguished Internship supports a UNL undergraduate student with interests in paleontology and earth sciences to conduct fossil preparation in the Morrill Hall Visible Lab. Applications are due by 5 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024! Continue reading…
Academic Calendar
Wednesday, November 27th - Student Holiday (UNL offices open)
Monday, December 9th to Friday, December 13th - Final week of classes (Dead Week) Continue reading…
Geology Student Spotlight
The Geology Student Spotlight is your opportunity to learn a bit more about one of your fellow Geology majors at UNL. This week, Jackson Reiter from Lincoln, Nebraska, is in the spotlight. Continue reading…
International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) Student Pathways Scholarship
The International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) Student Pathways Scholarship is a one-time award of $500-$1000, depending upon the number of applicants, for students with disabilities pursuing fields of study within the geosciences. Apply by December 1st! Continue reading…
Phi Beta Kappa’s Key into Public Service Scholarship 2025
This $5,000 scholarship awards those who have an interest in working in local, state, or federal government service and exhibit the breadth and depth in arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences that PBK holds important to a well-rounded education. Click here for info! Continue reading…
International Education Week at Nebraska
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This year, the official celebrations run from November 15 to 22, 2024. Join UNL's celebration with the hashtag #IEWatUNL! Click here for more information! Continue reading…
So, Now What? Continuing Your Exploration Process
Fall 2024 Major Exploration Workshops
Thursday, November 21st at 4:00-5:00 pm
Love Library South 221
Click here to learn more about this workshop! Continue reading…
Career Development and Experiential Learning Opportunities
Connect with a CAS career coach to explore your career options, identify ways to gain experience, and prepare to apply for internships, jobs, or graduate schools. We can help with resumes, application materials, interviewing, and more. Click here for all the details you need to get connected! Continue reading…
Introducing ASTER LSAMP: Aligning STEM Trainees for Enterprising Research
Rolling Admissions for new LSAMP program
We are pleased to announce a new undergraduate research program! The Aligning STEM Trainees for Enterprising Research (ASTER) program is designed to grow and diversify the STEM workforce at participating institutions in Kansas and Nebraska. Click here! Continue reading…
The William M. Lapenta - NOAA Student Internship Program
The William M. Lapenta - NOAA Student Internship Program application is open, and applications are due on December 10th! NOAA is offering paid summer internships targeted towards current undergraduate students to work in areas that will provide robust research and/or operational experience. Continue reading…
Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) 2025
HS-POWER is open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related STEM disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social sciences. Apply by December 15th! Click here to learn more! Continue reading…
Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Undergraduate Science Internship
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. Undergraduate Science Interns will work at the NNSS or other unique sites. Click here for more info! Continue reading…
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity
The GFSD is more than a way to help promising science students earn their advanced degree. It offers an opportunity for employers across the United States to play a major role in training tomorrow’s scientists while enhancing and diversifying their workforce. Click here to learn more! Continue reading…
Discover Science: Applications Open for Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internships
As the nation continues to build a diverse, clean-energy workforce, the Department of Energy announced that applications are being accepted for the Summer 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs. The application deadline for internships is January 8, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Click here for info! Continue reading…
University of Buffalo Center for Geologic and Climate Hazards REU Program
The University of Buffalo Center for Geologic and Climate Hazards will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program for Summer 2025 from May 29 to August 2. Ten separate research subjects are available. Applications are due by January 31st for full consideration! Continue reading…
A One-Year Law & Business Degree for Big 10 STEM Majors? Meet Northwestern's Master of Science in Law!
In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, STEM professionals must understand and anticipate the increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and business issues that impact their work. This is why STEM majors have chosen to enroll in the Master of Science in Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law! Continue reading…
Apply Today! Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program with U.S. Dept of Energy
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Marine Energy Fellowship. As a participant, you will enhance your education and training in marine energy and increase your marketability in these disciplines. Apply by March 7th! Continue reading…
Global Experiences Updates
The Global Experiences Offices (GEO) has lots of ways to help you gather information to help you make your decision about where and when to studying abroad. Click here for all the details! Continue reading…
What are National & International Fellowships?
A fellowship is a supportive community of scholar-leaders with similar values and interests, sponsored by a government agency, university, or nonprofit foundation. Click here to learn more about national and international fellowships and the support available for making applications! Continue reading…
Jobs and Internships
Click here for job and internship openings that would be available for Geology majors. Continue reading…
Looking for Help?
Your faculty partner, Prof. Richard Kettler (rkettler1@unl.edu), and your assigned advisor, Doug Pellatz (dpellatz@unl.edu), are here to help if you have questions, concerns, or just want to talk about your next steps as a student. Click here for scheduling details! Continue reading…
Originally published November 19, 2024 -
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