KAWERAK SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

Native American Research Internship for Undergraduate Students

National Park Academy INTERN OPPORTUNITY this Spring Break!

National Park Service Academy Internship this Spring Break!

Apply to be in the inaugural Alaska cohort of diverse interns to serve in Alaska National Parks!

Alaskan students of color, Alaska Natives, and underrepresented Alaskans age 15 - 25 have an opportunity to join together in Seward during Spring Break (March 10-16, 2013) for an orientation on diverse career paths in the National Park Service. School is out in Nome Public Schools during this time, perfect timing!

After successful completion of the week's activities, students will have an opportunity to be placed at an Alaska National Park this summer for a paid internship.

To apply and also to have your application fee waived, call Jeff Chen at 907-717-8414 or email him at JChen@theSCA.org.

Deadline is Feb. 4!!!!!

Link to application: http://mysca.force.com/member/NewRegistration
If you're age 15-18, apply for "National Crew."
If you're age 18-25, apply for "Conservation Internship."



2013 National Institute on Drug Abuse: Summer Research Program

2013 National Institute on Drug Abuse: Summer Research Program for High School and Under Graduate Students

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites high school and under graduate students to submit applications for the 2013 Summer Research Program. Under this program students underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research.

Internships may involve a variety of experiences including laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, patient interviews, library research and literature reviews.

Student interns receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses.

Complete program information, including the application form, required student qualifications, research site locations and research project descriptions are available at: www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/sposummer.pdf

The deadline to submit applications for the 2013 program is February 15, 2013

Your application must contain the following information to be considered complete:
1.Transcript. Submit an official transcript from your school.
2.Statement of Research Career Interest. Submit a statement that describes your interest insubstance abuse/addiction research, career goals, and educational plans beyond your high school or undergraduate studies. Do not exceed two pages double-spaced.
3.Two Letters of Recommendation. Letters of recommendation from an advisor, teacher(s) orprofessor(s) must be submitted in sealed envelopes and included with this Application Form.

For more information, contact Dr. Albert Avila at aavila@nida.nih.gov or (301)496-8804.

A complete application packet including: an Application Form, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a Statement of Research Career Interest, is due to NIDA by Friday, February 15, 2013.If necessary, your school can send your transcript separately, but all other items must be sent together.To ensure NIDA’s timely receipt of your application package, you should mail your package at least 4 days in advance of the due date to:


Regular Mail:Charlotte AnnanSpecial Populations OfficeNational Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3105, MSC 9567Bethesda, MD 20892-9567

FedEx:Charlotte AnnanSpecial Populations OfficeNational Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3105 Rockville, MD 20852(301) 443-0441



2013 SUMMER Science Expedition in Greenland

Joint Science Education Project (JSEP): 2013 SUMMER Science Expedition in Greenland

**Applications are due February 15, 2013**

Any current 10th or 11th grade student with a strong interest in the natural sciences and a passion for learning may apply to participate in the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP), a summer research experience in Greenland. JSEP is a two part program: The Kangerlussauq Science Field School sponsored by the Government of Greenland and the US-led Science Education Week sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

A limited number of high school students from the United States will join their peers from Denmark, and Greenland to spend three weeks this summer doing field science in and around Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and visit a research station on the Greenland ice sheet. Students work with Arctic scientists and with their peers on research projects in a wide variety of fields including biology, geology, climatology, chemistry and engineering.

This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs in collaboration with the Joint Committee.

Note: There is no cost to students except for incidentals and any clothing they plan to wear. Extreme cold weather outerwear is provided however clothing to wear underneath is not.

More information, including the application, can be found on the website

at: http://www.arcus.org/jsep

Contact Lynn Foshee Reed, lreed@nsf.gov, for more information.

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow

National Science Foundation - Polar Programs

4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 755

Arlington, VA 22230

Office Phone: (703) 292-8051



Certified Nursing Aide Training 2013

CNA Training 2013

May 20-June 1: Course begins in Nome

June 2-15: Course concludes in Fairbanks and students take the state CNA exam

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

General Information

Certified nurse aides work under the direction of nurses and doctors in hospitals, clinics, home health, assisted living, private homes and doctors' offices. CNAs give personal care to patients, helping them with everyday activities like bathing, changing dressings, and eating. In helping patients with these important activities, CNAs improve the quality of life for their patients by making sure they are comfortable and well treated. 

Cost: the Bering Strait Health Consortium will cover the high cost of training for eligible students accepted into the CNA training program. Travel and most meals will also be covered.

A maxium of 10 students will be selected

For those interested in applying must take the appropriate test prior to applying.

High school seniors ages 17 and up may apply through NACTEC, these students must first have completed at least one 2-week immersive NACTEC training program, preferably a healthcare program.

Students must complete a NACTEC application and submit it to the NACTEC Director. For more information Contact Douglas J. Walrath, Ph.D. NACTEC Director. 907-443-3507 or dwalrath@nomeschools.com or visit www.nacteconline.org.

Adults must complete an application packet available from Kawerak, Inc.

For more information contact Kawerak, Inc. at 907-443-4358 or 1-800-450-4341.

High School Student Opportunities at UAF!

Please Visit: http://www.uaf.edu/summer/high-school-students/

UAF Summer Leadership Institute

May 29 - June 4

Deadline for Application is April 10, 2012

The UAF Summer Leadership Institute is a one-week summer experience designed to develop leadership skills for students finishing grades 9-12. The curriculum focuses on leadership roles and accountability, team building, leadership styles and situations, motivating others, civic responsibility, integrity, public speaking, changing behaviors, and goal setting.

Students live on campus, enjoy the academic and social atmosphere and get a taste of college life.

Application deadline is April 10, 2012. Needs based scholarships are available. For more information e-mail fynlc@uaf.edu, call 907-474-5942, or go online at www.uaf.edu/som/nlc/.

Alaska Business Week
July 15 – July 21, 2012

The Alaska Business Week (ABW) program is designed to give high school students (finishing grades 9 – 12) hands-on experience in running a company, competing with other student companies to arrive at a winning strategy and leading them to discover their own leadership skills. Student companies are guided and mentored by senior business and organization executives who take on the role of company advisors.

The curriculum includes a series of presentations from statewide business leaders who share their strategies and experience in real-life scenarios. At the end of the program, students will be able to defend their actions in front of a panel of business managers and realize their own potential for leadership and future endeavors.

ABW students earn two college credits for successful completion of the program. Application deadline is June 1, 2012. (Applications will be accepted after that date on a space-available basis.) Cost is $450.00 For more information, email hope.bickmeier@alaska.edu or call 907-474-5942 or go to www.uaf.edu/abw.


Rural Alaska Honors Institute

May 29 - July 12, 2012

Deadline for Application is March 30, 2012

Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) is a competitive six-week, residential, college preparatory bridge program for rural and Alaska Native high school juniors and seniors held on the UAF campus. RAHI students may earn up to ten university credits from a wide range of subjects.

For more information e-mail rahi@alaska.edu , call (907) 474-6886, or toll free in
Alaska (800) 478-6886, or online at http://www.uaf.edu/rahi/


Alaska Summer Research Academy
June 18 - 29, 2012

(Day program) 7th - 12th grade (grade in the fall)
July 16 - 27, 2012
(Residential program) 9th - 12th grade (grade in the fall)

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) provides an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 to experience life on the UAF campus and receive hands-on instruction from university faculty, staff, and industry professionals. Students can explore one of seventeen modules, including marine biology, biomedicine, forensics, robotics, and archaeology. ASRA students live in the dorms on campus. All students receive one college credit upon completion. ASRA is offered by the College of Natural Science and Mathematics in cooperation with other units throughout UAF.

For more information please visit the ASRA website: www.uaf.edu/asra, email klpendleton@alaska.edu or call 907-474-7221.

Alaska Summer Research Academy

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is a fun and intensive two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project based learning in a college-like environment.

Applications open January 14th, 2013

Applications Due February 28, 2013

High School ASRA - July 15 - 26, 2013

Residential - 9th - 12th grade (grade in the fall)

Cost: Varies depending on module

High School ASRA is an intensive, two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project based learning in a college-like environment. Students live in dorms on the UAF campus for this two week program. Some modules take students off campus to remote areas of Alaska for field work.

Module sizes are small with an average of eight students and two instructors. Our instructors are faculty, graduate students and industry professionals. There are no grades, tests or homework. Modules are designed to be fun and engaging while offering challenging content.

In its 13th year, admission to ASRA is competitive. Students who apply must complete an essay, provide references and show evidence of sincere interest in participation.

2013 High School Modules


Dates: July 15th-26th
■Archaeology
■Advanced Robotics
■Biomedicine
■Fiber and Electronics
■Forensics
■Undersea Aliens!
■Plug In!
■Smart Circuits
■Sounds of Science
■Vetmedicine

I'm a student. How do I apply?
1. Fill out the online application

http://cms-test.alaska.edu/asra/summer-programs/high-school/application/

2. Send the reference link to two teachers and ask them to fill it out.

https://asra.wufoo.com/forms/2012-asra-reference-form/

3. If you are requesting financial aid, submit the online form.

http://cms-test.alaska.edu/asra/summer-programs/high-school/application/

Please note - once you begin the application, you must complete it. There are no options to save your progress.

For more information please go to: http://cms-test.alaska.edu/asra/summer-programs/high-school/application/

What if I have questions?
Email: ASRA@uaf.edu
Call Tiffany DeRuyter @ 907-474-6049


 

Della Keats Summer Research Program

Della Keats Summer Research Program

2013 Program Dates: June 16-July 26, 2013

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

History & Purpose

The Della Keats Summer Research Program provides an opportunity for the previous summer Della Keats students to return to undertake a six-week mentor guided research internship in a health-related field.

Research Program Information

Each student is paired with a UAA researcher and works for that mentor as an intern for the duration of the program. As a part of this internship, students are expected to (with the mentor’s help) design, conduct and analyze an individual research project and to present their results publicly at UAA at the end of the program.

Students in the Summer Research Program live in the dormitories with the Della Keats Health Sciences students. Both groups join together and participate in the extracurricular activities.

Travel and Housing
Housing is provided at no cost on campus in a UAA dormitory for the length of the program.
Travel assistance may be available for qualifying students from rural Alaska.

Cost
There is no cost to participants in this program. A stipend is usually provided to help cover food and miscellaneous expenses. Due to the programs’ demanding schedules, students may not hold jobs or participate in other activities while participating in the summer research program.

Della Keats Summer Research Program Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Della Keats Summer Research Program, an applicant must:

1. Have completed the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program or an equivalent program the previous summer;

2. Meet the eligibility criteria for the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program;

3. Be enrolled as a senior in high school at the time of application.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
▪ A completed Della Keats Health Sciences & Summer Research Programs application
▪ A sealed, official current high school transcript*
▪ PSAT/SAT/ACT scores if available
▪ Two sealed letters of recommendation from teachers [one of which must be from a science or mathematics teacher]
▪ Current photograph of self
*Ask your high school counselor how to obtain your transcript.

Acceptance is based on written responses to essay questions from the application form, letters of recommendation, high school academic performance, and a formal telephone interview.

Please note: Places in the Della Keats Summer Research Program are limited. The application process is a competitive one. Successful completion of the core Della Keats program (or an equivalent program) is an eligibility requirement. It is not a guarantee of acceptance.

For more information please visit and contact the following:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/wwami/programs/dk_summer_research.cfm

Ian van Tets, PhD, Director

René Contreras, EdD, Associate Director
Della Keats and NIH NIDDK Summer Programs
UAA WWAMI School of Medical Education
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 301
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 786-1019
FAX: (907) 786-4700
E-mail: wwami@uaa.alaska.edu



Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program

Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program

Program Dates: June 16-July 26, 2013

Applications Begin: September 15, 2012

Applications End: March 22, 2013

The Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program is a program offered through the University of Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education. The goal of the Della Keats Program is to foster, affirm, and encourage high school students’ interest in the medical professions by allowing them to explore health-care careers and to obtain a valuable introduction to college life.

Current high school juniors and seniors who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the program:

•Come from an ethnic minority background •Live in rural Alaska (off the road system)
•Be a first-generation American
•Be the first in his/her family to go to college
•Speak English as a second language, and/or
•Be economically disadvantaged

Housing/Tuition-There is no cost to participants in the program and dormitory housing is provided at no charge. A small stipend is provided to help cover food and miscellaneous expenses of participating in this program.

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

Read more about the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program and eligibility requirements: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/wwami/programs/dellakeats-udoc.cfm   Ian van Tets, PhD, Director
René Contreras, EdD, Associate Director
Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program
UAA WWAMI School of Medical Education
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 301
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-786-1019
FAX: 907-786-4700
E-mail: anrvc@uaa.alaska.edu



Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program

The Udall Foundation is currently recruiting Native American and Alaska Native students to apply to their internship program.

This ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian country.

The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides:

• Round-trip airfare;
• Housing;
• Per-diem for food and incidentals;
• An educational stipend at the close of the program.

Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with key public officials and tribal advocacy groups, experience an insider’s view of the federal government, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance.

The 2013 application is available at http://www.udall.gov/. The complete application package must be postmarked by January 31, 2013, at the Udall Foundation.

Additional Resources:
• Advice for the Application: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/AdviceForApplication.aspx

• Frequent Problems with Applications: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NAcInternship/FrequentApplicationProblems.aspx

• Ask an Alum: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/AskAnAlum.aspx



Free Science Trip for Alaskan high school age girls to learn Field Glaciology

Call for Applications

Girls on Ice 2013 Expeditions

21 July - 1 August at Mount Baker, Washington

21 June - 2 July in Alaska

Application deadline: Friday, 1 February 2013.
Organizers announce that the Girls on Ice 2013 Expeditions are now accepting applications. The 2013 program includes two expeditions. The original North Cascades expedition on Mount Baker in Washington State will be held 21 July - 1 August 2013, and an Alaska-based expedition will take place 21 June - 2 July 2013.

Girls on Ice is a unique, free, wilderness science education program for high school girls. Each year a team of nine teenage girls and three instructors spend 11 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers
and alpine landscapes through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists and mountaineers.

Applicants must be at least fifteen years old by 21 June 2013 and no older than eighteen on 1 August 2013. The application process requires a series of short essay questions and two teacher recommendations. The
Alaskan expedition is primarily intended for Alaskan and Pacific Northwest girls. For further information, or to download the application form, please go to: http://girlsonice.org/apply.

Funding for Girls on Ice is provided through small grants; gifts from individuals and support from the National Science Foundation, the Alaska Climate Science Center, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.


Application deadline: Friday, 1 February 2013

For further information, please go to:
http://girlsonice.org.

For questions, please email:
info@girlsonice.org.

KAWERAK SYP JOBS FOR YOUTH!!!

Youth Employment Internship Opportunity

Internship, Kawerak Youth Employment


The Youth Employment Dept. is looking for a college student from the Being Strait Region to do an internship to coordinate the Summer Youth Program in the Bering Strait Region. The position is open to students from any major. The internship will last 12 weeks and the dates are flexible from May-August. Applicants must currently be receiving a Kawerak Higher Education scholarship, in good academic standing, planning to attend the fall 2012 semester and are able reside in Nome for this position.

Please contact Luisa Machuca at 907-443-4361 or ye.director@kawerak.org if you have any questions. If you are interested in applying please fax to 907-443-4477 or email a completed application, a letter of interest, and current transcripts.

Deadline to apply is May 15, 2012

INTERN POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: Education, Employment & Training
JOB TITLE: Youth Employment Intern
POSITION STATUS: Temporary, Full Time for 12 weeks
PAY: $18.00/hr
REPORTS TO: Youth Employment Director

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Coordinate the Summer Youth Program in the Bering Strait Region
2) Collect and process Summer Youth Applications and related documentation
3) Determine Applicant Eligibility
4) Develop “Statements of Work” and “Worksite Agreements” with participating agencies
5) Acquire Alaska DOL work permits to be approved by the AK DOL for all youth
6) Provide information to participants and worksites regarding worksite placements
7) Compile and submit worksite permits and payroll documentation
8) Collect timesheets and maintain related statistics in excel.
9) Conduct intake assessments with Native Employment Work Services participants
10) Conduct follow-up assessments with worksites
11) Other duties as assigned by the Youth Employment Director

Social Science Internship OPPORTUNITY

Internship, Kawerak Ice Seal and Walrus Project

I am looking for a college student from the region to do an internship with our Ice Seal and Walrus Project. The Ice Seal and Walrus Project involves 9 communities in the Bering Strait region, and we have worked with elders and active hunters to make maps of habitat and subsistence use areas and to document traditional knowledge. Now we are analyzing and writing up results so that we can bring them back to communities.

I am looking for someone who can work independently and who has an interest in traditional environmental knowledge, seals and walruses, environmental change, and outreach. The primary duty will be to help analyze interview data on ice seals and walruses from one participating community and write it up as an attractive booklet that includes pictures and maps. Training will be provided.

I am open to students from any major, and it could provide practical experience in graphic design, education/outreach, social science, resource management, and environmental policy, among other fields. If a student has GIS experience there will be opportunities to make maps.

The internship dates are flexible, I am looking for someone to work 4-6 weeks anytime from May-August.

Please feel free to contact me with questions: lray@kawerak.org or 443-4262.

Lily Ray

KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: Natural Resources

JOB TITLE: Social Science Intern

POSITION STATUS: Temporary, Full Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 8-9-10

REPORTS TO: Social Scientist

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Assist the Social Science Program in the collection of Traditional Knowledge and other information from communities in the Bering Strait region.

2) Conduct historical research.

3) Participate in interviews, focus groups and meetings.

4) Assist with the analysis of information collected through interviews.

5) Enter data utilizing computer software.

6) Write a report and present it orally to the public at the conclusion of the internship.

7) Other duties as assigned by the Social Scientist.

QUALIFICATION:

1) Must possess effective writing and oral communication skills. GED or higher preferred.

2) Effective organizational and records management skills required.

3) Must be willing to travel in the region.

4) Computer keyboarding and office skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel and internet skills required. Knowledge of Access preferred.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved (4-11-11)

Interested individuals may contact Human Resources with questions at 907-443-5231.

Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to personnel@kawerak.org.

Announcing the 2012 Young Native Writers Essay Contest

The Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation is proud to welcome entries for the Young Native Writers Essay Contest, which we organize each year in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian.


This essay contest for Native American high school students is designed to encourage young Native Americans to think about the most important issues affecting their tribal communities, as well as ways in which challenges can be addressed.

Hundreds of Native American high school students participate each year. While all participants receive a Certificate of Honor for submitting their essays and adding their voices to this important dialogue in Indian Country, the five first-place winners are awarded an all-expenses-paid "Scholar Week" trip to Washington, D.C., accompanied by a teacher or mentor nominated by each winner, to visit the National Museum of the American Indian and other prominent Washington, D.C. sites. Each winner also receives a $2,500 college scholarship.

Please help us spread the word about this year’s contest by forwarding this email to groups and individuals who might be interested in submitting an essay.
The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2012.

We look forward to reading this year’s essays!

For more details please visit: http://www.nativewriters.hklaw.com/

Announcing 2012 National Park Service George Wright Climate Change Internships

This program provides paid 12-week internships related to various aspects of climate change in national parks -- research and monitoring, communication, interpretation and education, adaptive management, mitigation, etc. The internships are for 18-25 year olds, and generally have a requirement of undergraduate academic achievement or promise.

This year we are funding 26 internships in parks and central offices all around the National Park system -- from Alaska to Florida, and New Hampshire to Guam. The internships pay $12/hour in the parks, and $14/hour in Washington DC program offices. Most internships are during the summer months, though some will occur in the fall and early winter.

Students can now apply for these positions. The project descriptions, eligibility requirements, and application
materials are available on the website of our partner, the National Council for Science and the Environment:

http://ncseonline.org/program/Campus-to-Careers

We are committed to recruiting and hiring talented students around the nation and are actively seeking applicants from diverse communities who historically have been under-represented in the parks and in the various disciplines represented by these internship projects.

2012 Field School in Subarctic Archaeology: Mead Site

Dates:
May 21 to June 23, 2012.

Description: Mead site is a multicomponent site consisting of at least 4 components dating from 14,000 to 1,400 years ago in deeply buried stratified contexts in the mid Tanana Basin, near Delta Junction, Alaska. This site has received little investigation given its importance in the early prehistory of northwest North America, but initial excavations have yielded lithic tools, organic tools, and faunal remains from multiple components. Along with Broken Mammoth and Swan Point, this is one of the oldest sites in northwest North America, and indeed in the Western Hemisphere. The presence of faunal remains and lithic artifacts within stratified contexts provides an opportunity to document patterning in site use and test hypotheses about technology, subsistence, and settlement of ancient populations in Interior Alaska.

The 2012 excavation and field school at Mead is designed to better characterize site function and delineate site formation and site disturbance processes. Specifically, we will focus on areas of the site where we recovered numerous faunal remains and lithic artifacts in 2009 and 2011. We encountered cultural pit (likely a cache pit) last year (2011), and we will continue the excavation of this unique feature in 2012. We expect to recover numerous lithic and faunal remains, possibly in association with hearth features. This will give the students of the field school an unparalleled opportunity to participate in a cutting edge excavation of an important site, using modern archaeological equipment and techniques that will be valuable to them in their future work and classes.

We will use the grid established in previous years, and a Leica Total Station will be used for mapping. Students will be trained in both computer and traditional methods of provenience control. Various excavation strategies, stratigraphic profile drawing, and field recording will be emphasized. Archaeological features and articulated faunal remains may be encountered, thus enabling students to get specialized training in excavating and preserving these rare entities.

Stratigraphy at the site consists of a series of aeolian sediments up to four m thick with several buried paleosol complexes. Given the complexity and time depth of the site, students will get a chance to develop excavation skills useful for many different archaeological problems (i.e., zooarchaeology, stratigraphy, spatial analysis, etc.). This is one of few sites in Interior Alaska with excellent faunal preservation, micro-stratigraphic and radiocarbon controls. We will also conduct optically stimulated luminescence dating (OSL), and students will be able to take part in this cutting edge research.

Lectures will be conducted on a regular basis on various aspects of archaeological theory, excavation practice, and analyses. I feel that archaeological field schools should give students both hands-on practical training in excavation and laboratory techniques as well as understanding the interface between theory and practice.

At the end of this field course, the students should:
1. understand archaeological research designs and their impacts on field investigations
2. have competence in field excavation and documentation methods (including basic mapping, use of total station, line-level, stratigraphic profiling, and excavation techniques).
3. understand basic problems in subarctic stratigraphy, taphonomy, and site formation and site disturbance factors
4. gain experience in field survey in Alaska remote settings
5. gain experience in working in remote field settings
6. evaluate the context of archaeological finds

Logistics: Course begins at UAF, Fairbanks, Alaska, in Room 303, Eielson Building on May 21, 9:00 AM. The Mead site is accessible by road via the Alaska Highway, though the site is 20 miles from the nearest town. Transportation from UAF to the site, trips to regional archaeological sites like Broken Mammoth and Gerstle River, and to and from Delta Junction is provided by UAF.

Life in the Field:A field camp will be established on-site, utilizing an existing house (the land is on private property, owned by Barbara Crass, a researcher at University of Wisconsin). All excavation equipment, supplies, food and transportation to and from the site and Fairbanks will be provided by UAF or the instructor. Students will be expected to provide their own sleeping bags, outdoor clothing, good work boots, rain gear, and tents. Weather is generally warm throughout the summer, with relatively little rain, and the wind minimizes mosquitos.

In addition to excavation duties, students will participate in camp chores. If you have special diet needs, please inform the instructor. We'll be working six days a week - days off can be spent hiking, fishing, sight-seeing, canoeing, or lounging. Students will have opportunities to visit Delta Junction every few days; services include telephones, stores, laundromats, showers, and restaurants. There is cell phone coverage near the site.

The Tanana River Basin is located in the central interior portion of Alaska and the local vegetation consists of interior upland spruce-hardwood forest floral communities (white and black spruce, poplar, willow, and mosses), with south facing slopes maintaining xeric floral communities typified by sagebrush. The Alaska Range is visible from 10 to 15 miles south of the site. Summer weather is generally moderate to warm (70°-80° F), though some cold nights (40°s F) may occur. A variety of wildlife is present in the site area, including brown and black bear, moose, caribou and fox.

Excavation tools and field gear will be provided by UAF (trowels, screens, wall tent, etc.). You will need to bring personal camping gear (sleeping bags, tent, rain gear, coat, gloves, etc.). A more detailed list of what to bring will be provided by the instructor.

How to Apply and Costs:

The UAF Field School is particularly suited to graduate and undergraduate students in archaeology, anthropology, history, ecology and related disciplines. But, applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds. The only pre-requisite course is an introductory archaeology course. Prospective students will be 16 or older and physically able to live and work in a remote wilderness area.
You will need permission from the Instructor (Dr. Potter) to enroll. Please send to him (fax or email) the following documents:
1. Unofficial transcript (this can be a faxed printout or electronic document)
2. One academic reference (please ask the reference to email me a brief letter of support for your participation)

Note: Due to the interest in this project, we have instituted the following application schedule:

* Registration is open between Feb 23, 2012 and May 1, 2012. We encourage you to contact Dr. Potter early.
* Applications will be reviewed and acceptance decisions will be sent out after March 30, 2012 (though we will still accept applications until the closing date of May 4, 2012). This will give you enough time to make flight arrangements.

UAF Summer Sessions has reduced tuition to in-state rates for all students, in-state or out of state. Contact Summer Sessions (below) for the tuition rate. Each student must have accident insurance coverage. This coverage can also be purchased from UAF for less than $5.00/day. The field course fees are $1450, and will cover food, supplies, equipment, and transportation from Fairbanks (UAF) to the Mead site, and adjacent field trips (Broken Mammoth, Tangle Lakes, etc.).

The University of Alaska is committed to equal opportunities for students experiencing disabilities. Due to the rigors of the fieldwork, students with disabilities are expected to notify the instructor of any potential difficulties prior to enrollment so that arrangements may be made to ensure a positive educational experience. Again, Instructor permission is required, so please contact Dr. Potter (bapotter@alaska.edu) to apply.

To receive a registration form, contact:

Summer Sessions
University of Alaska Fairbanks
214 Eielson Building
PO Box 752627
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7540
Phone: (907) 474-7021
Fax: (907) 474-5297
Email: summer@uaf.edu
Visit their webpage for more info: www.uaf.edu/summer

United States Coast Guard

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (Trainee)

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is looking for a current student who is dedicated and a self-starter to take on an exciting employment opportunity! You will gain training and experience in the field of Civil Rights, as you provide assistance to senior Equal Employment Opportunity Specialists, and guidance to USCG units and personnel on issues such as: Equal Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Civil Rights, and community outreach.

Official Title: Student Trainee (Equal Employment Opportunity)
Open Date: February 24, 2012 Closing Date: March 23, 2012
Series & Grade: GS-0299-05/07 Duty Location: Kodiak or Juneau, Alaska
Starting Salary Range: $34,204 – 51,825 per year
(Plus a cost of living allowance – Kodiak: 7.18%, Juneau: 5.57%)

Promotion Potential: GS-12 (if converted to a term, career-conditional, or career position)

*Note: The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) provides work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals. Students in the SCEP may be noncompetitively converted to term, career or career-conditional appointments following completion of their academic and work experience requirements.

Position Location:

This position will be located in either the Kodiak or Juneau field office of the Office of Civil Rights Operations within the Civil Rights Directorate for the USCG. To learn more about the USCG’s Office of Civil Rights Operations, please visit: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg00/cg00h/default.asp

Duties of the Position:
(Duties and responsibilities at lower grade levels will be performed with higher levels of supervision and an emphasis on growth and career development. The more experience you gain, the more independent the work assignments will be.)

As an EEO Specialist Trainee, you will work closely with senior EEO Specialists in your office and across the USCG in areas such as:
- EEO/Civil Rights Program Management and Training: You will learn how to administer training in key program areas, and gain skill in implementing and analyzing programs which affect minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
- Complaint processing: You will learn how to determine if complaints are within the purview of applicable EEO/Civil Rights law and monitor the processing of pre-Complaint counseling to ensure timely and effective completion.
- Research and Analysis, and Database Administration: You will learn how to utilize electronic complaint systems and applications, analyze policies, and make recommendations.
- Providing Guidance and Assistance: You will learn how to advise managers, supervisors, employees, and applicants on civil rights program policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
- Drafting written documentation: You will learn how to draft complaint related documents, such as letters of acceptance, as well as instructions for implementing specific portions of the EEO program.

General Information about this SCEP position:

1) In order to qualify, you must: be at least sixteen years old, be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted to the U.S. and eligible to work; enrolled at an accredited institution, seeking at bachelor’s degree or higher; and maintain good academic performance in a field of study related to this position.

2) Your grade and salary will be determined based on your academic credits and work experience at the time of selection. You may be eligible for promotions during your appointment and/or conversion to a permanent position upon graduation.

3) Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

How to Apply for this Position:

Please follow all instructions closely. Failure to do so may disqualify you from further consideration. If you have any questions, please contact Brandy Jones, brandy.n.jones@uscg.mil, prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Your complete application for this position must be submitted via email by the closing date of the announcement. The closing date is 11:59pm (EST) on Friday, March 23, 2012. The email address for submission is: brandy.n.jones@uscg.mil. Please put ALASKA INTERN in the subject line of the email.

Your application must include the following:

1) Resume (must include your current contact information, and your work history with dates in MM/YY format, salary and/or grade information, and descriptions of duties performed)
2) Unofficial Transcript (NOTE: If your resume doesn’t show current enrollment in Spring 2012 courses, you must also include proof of current enrollment)
3) Veteran’s Preference information, if applicable.
4) At least one professional reference (Name, Title, Company, Contact Information)

Privacy Act Requirements:

The documents referenced in this announcement are used to determine applicants’ qualifications for the position and are authorized under 5 U.S.C 3302 and 3361.

USCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. USCG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact (202) 475-5304. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.



High School Youth Job Opportunity!!! Apply NOW!

Student Job Opportunity


Are you a high school student looking for a summer job? Do you like working with computers? Do you enjoy talking to people?

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is looking to hire an Office Support Clerk.

When does this job start? This job starts on May 29, 2012.

How many hours per week will I work? During the summer you will work 40 hours per week, from 8 AM until 5 PM on Monday through Friday.

How much money will I earn? This job will earn you about $12 per hour.

How long will this job last? This job will last throughout your summer break and has the possibility to be extended for up to 1 year. That means if you like the job you may be able to continue to work here after school next year.

What will I be doing at work? This position is designed to support Bering Land Bridge’s administration technician and superintendent. You will be working on the computer to develop documents, maintain files, and record information. You will answer and direct telephone calls. You will assist staff in working at the Visitor Center desk. You may assist staff with Junior Ranger programs and other events. There is a possibility of going to Serpentine Hot Springs on a work trip.

What are the qualifications for this job? Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Applicants must be enrolled in a school next fall. Applicants must have knowledge of common clerical practices and procedures (like grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required formats) used in the preparation of documents. Applicants must have knowledge of office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

How do I apply? Send or bring in:


1. A resume with applicable work experience and/or education. Make sure you account for all work experience. When listing dates worked be specific with start and end dates.


2. An official copy of your transcripts.


3. A signed letter of enrollment on school letterhead indicating your enrollment for the years before and after the summer season.


Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

P.O. Box 220

Nome, AK 99762

Our office is located on the first floor of the Sitnasuak Building on Front St.

Any questions please contact Amanda Evans or Alison Carlyle at (907) 443-2522 or 1-800-471-2352.