The Woods to Water (W2W) project is an experience-based post-baccalaureate learning program aimed at Training the Next Generation of Ecologists and Natural Resource Managers. This program aims to help early career scientists understand critical linkages between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The program will provide a year-long immersive, cohort- and field-based program in standardized methods and data science.
The Woods and Water Program provides: * Stipend support and free housing. * Collaborative interactions with leading scientists, technicians, and researchers at The University of Alabama, the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON<https://www.neonscience.org/>) and the Jones Center at Ichauway (JCI<https://www.jonesctr.org/>) * Training in key field techniques that link water, carbon, and nutrient fluxes among ecosystems * Comprehensive classroom, field experiences, laboratory, and independent research approaches to building skills and self-confidence in field research * Opportunities to present and publish research and facilitate transition into the ecological workforce. * Development of skills required to succeed and standout in today’s STEM job market The Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates (RaMP) in Biological Sciences program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) program to establish networks to support full-time research, mentoring, and training for recent college graduates who have had few or no research or training opportunities during college. Broadly, its goal is to create a competitive and highly representative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce in the U.S. with a focus on the biological sciences. Projects are expected to train individuals for a range of potential career pathways in the biological sciences including: research-focused M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs; entry-level positions in industry, federal, tribal, or state agencies, education and research centers, or not-for-profit science-based organizations; or other STEM careers. More information is available at: https://sites.ua.edu/ramp-w2w/ Applications are now being accepted for our next cohort: August 2025 - July 2026 Application Deadline: April 15th 2025 at 11:59 p.m. To apply please go to: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/4787/opportunity/10566 To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
