Advising Updates
This week, I want to talk about getting ready for the Spring 2025 semester that starts next Tuesday. Remember, Monday, January 20th is a holiday, so UNL will be closed. Continue reading…
NGS Yatkola-Edwards Research Grants 2025
The NGS Yatkola-Edwards Research Grants honor two University of Nebraska-Lincoln geology students, Dan Yatkola and Paul Edwards, who were killed in an auto accident on March 12, 1976. At least two undergraduate research grants are available for 2025. Applications are due by Friday, February 14th! Continue reading…
Academic Calendar
Tuesday, January 14th - Last day to withdraw from one or more courses (Pre-Session)
Tuesday, January 21st - Spring 2025 Regular Academic Session Starts & Late Registration begins ($100.00 late registration fee assessed if not enrolled in ANY classes before January 21st) 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…
LIBR 110: Information and Your Life
Need 1 credit hour? Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, your roommate, Google, Google Scholar, news feeds, and your uncle at the holiday dinner table. Today, there’s a lot of information vying for our attention, always. In this course, we will examine the function of information in our daily lives. Continue reading…
Innocents Scholarship and Membership Applications
The Innocents Society is the Chancellor’s senior honor society at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. The application is open for scholarships for freshmen and sophomore students and for membership for juniors. Apply by January 24, 2025! Continue reading…
Drop-In Academic Success Coaching with CAST Begins Spring 2025
The Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) will begin offering drop-in Academic Success Coaching this spring. Starting Tuesday, January 21, students can meet with an Academic Success Coach on a first-come, first-served basis, Monday through Thursday, from 1:00–4:00 PM in LLS 110. Continue reading…
2025 Union Pacific - LEN Scholarship
The Union Pacific Railroad's Latino Employee Network (LEN) resource group awards scholarships to high school and college students of Hispanic and Latin decent. Students may be awarded scholarships of up to $5,000. Click here to learn more and to submit an application by March 1st! 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…
Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) Premier College Internship Program
The Air Force Civilian Service Premier College Internship Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2025. This program is an exceptional opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Click here to learn more! Continue reading…
Summer Internships at the National Air and Space Museum
Each year, our summer interns learn from knowledgeable mentors in a variety of disciplines across the museum field, all in the dynamic atmosphere of Washington, DC. Apply by January 31 to be considered for the 2025 Summer Internship Program. Continue reading…
NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)
This paid, 8-week summer internship offers advanced undergraduate STEM majors an opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary research by working with NASA scientists and experts in the field. Applications are due by January 31st! 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…
UCARE Proposals and Applications
As you may already know, the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences (UCARE) program is a paid opportunity for students to develop their own research or creative project alongside UNL faculty. The deadline for the 2025-2026 program cycle is February 12, 2025! Continue reading…
Los Alamos National Laboratory Internship Opportunities
Los Alamos National Laboratory has undergraduate internship opportunities for Geology and Meteorology-Climatology majors in its various laboratory groups. Click here to view more information about these opportunities and to learn how to apply! Continue reading…
Energy Sciences Research Summer Internships for Undergraduates − 2025
The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (NCESR) is taking applications for the Energy Sciences Research – Summer Internships for Undergraduates. Applications are due by Friday, February 14, 2025. Click here for more information about the internship program and how to apply! Continue reading…
Georgia Tech EAS REU Program
The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Georgia Tech is now accepting applications for our Summer 2025 REU program. The program is 10 weeks long, starting on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 and ending on Friday, July 25th, 2025. The application is due Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Continue reading…
REMUS: Research Experiences and Mentorship in Urban Systems
This REU program is designed to immerse students in the study of urban systems through one-on-one mentored research projects spanning a social, ecological, and technological framework. Applications are due February 15 and can be completed using REMUS ETAP. Continue reading…
Yellowstone REU Opportunity - Summer 2025
The application for the MOnSTER Lab's 2025 REU program has launched! We are seeking applications to fill 3-4 undergraduate spots in a mix of lab and field-based projects focused on volcanic deposits from Yellowstone and neighboring Cretaceous events. Apply by February 18th! 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. Please look at the job and after graduation opportunities below as well! Continue reading…
UC Irvine – San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program in Computational Sciences Seeks Doctoral Students for Fall 2025
The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Computational Science at UC Irvine – San Diego State University is seeking 20 new PhD students for Fall 2025. A virtual information session for the program will be held on December 6th, 2024 from 11:00 – 2:00 pm PST (?) on Gather. Apply by January 15th! Continue reading…
Apply Today! Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Fellowship: U.S. Department of Energy
The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) drives research, manufacturing, and market solutions to make the abundant solar energy resources in the United States more affordable and accessible for Americans. This fellowship is open to many majors! Apply by January 15th! Click here to learn more! 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…
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 January 14, 2025 -
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