Career Resources
Interested in a geoscience career but don't know where to start? Here are some helpful links to websites offering scholarships, grants, internships, and more!
Internships and Programs in Appalachia
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (WV, VA,TN) Internship offered to students interested in mining operations.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (Varies) A variety of internships offered to help maintain and preserve the Appalachian Trail.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History (PA) Volunteerwork offered to students interested in various geological interests, including educating children and museum curating.
Mammoth Cave National Park (KY) Internships offered for high school and college students through various organizations who want to study one of the world's largest cave systems.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant (GA) Internship offered to students across America interested in forwarding their knowledge in marine sciences, environmental education, stormwater management, and more.
Nyrstar (TN) Internship offered to students interested in mining operations, finding resources such as zinc, lead, and other metals.
Shenandoah National Park (VA) Internship offered to students interested in the environment of our National Parks, including education and leading.
Smithsonian Natural History Museum (MD) Internship offered for a variety of different geoscience interests, including lectures, tours of museum collections, and other activities related to natural history research.
The United States Geological Survey (Varies) Internships offered to high school students, college students, and recent graduates to explore federal geological careers.
Internships and Programs Outside Appalachia
National Geographic Internships (Varies)
NASA Internship (Varies)
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