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| Subject: | [gislist] GIS Internship at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research
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| Date: |
03/02/2007 08:45:00 AM |
| From: |
GISCourse |
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The Conservation GIS Lab at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center =
(CRC) is seeking an intern, to start immediately. The Lab focuses on devel=
oping remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications =
to conservation problems. =
(http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS).
Projects include:
1. Using remote sensing and GIS for conservation of endangered species. C=
urrently we are working on projects focused on Asian elephants, giant panda=
s, clouded leopards, Przewalski=92s horses, Mongolian gazelles, and others.
2. Training of wildlife management professionals in application of GPS, GI=
S and remote sensing to everyday management.
The interns will assist with everyday lab management, enter data, help with=
training courses, and assist in the GIS/remote sensing aspects of these pr=
ojects. We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers, Windows operat=
ing systems, and standard office software. Basic knowledge of GIS (prefera=
bly ArcView or ARC/INFO) and remote sensing are a plus but not necessary. =
The internship includes a stipend and housing. Send letter of interest and=
resume ASAP to Melissa Songer (giscourse@si.edu) by March 30. Include date=
s of availability in your letter.
The Conservation and Research Center is located at the north entrance of th=
e Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Fron=
t Royal, VA.
CRC=92s mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meet=
ing the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, CRC increases knowledge through =
investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and dissem=
inates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and publi=
c outreach
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