January 11, 2005

 

Paid Student Research Opportunities: Summer 2005 and during 2005/06 academic year: The Colorado College State of the Rockies Project

 

The CC Rockies Project has funding for several students from different majors and disciplines to work as a team with faculty, a recent graduate (Caitlin O’Brady, EV Major class of 2005), and the EV Technical Director (Matt Reuer) on topics that will be major components of the April 2006 Rockies Report Card and Conference.  These research students, working individually and in teams, will be expected do background research, collect data, engage in analysis using statistics and GIS programs (with appropriate help and “on-the-job” learning of these skills), and write drafts of the topics chosen for Summer 2005 analysis.  Potential topics for Summer 2005 (to be used in the April 2006 Rockies Report Card and Conference):

Successful applicants will be:

• Sophomores or juniors by May 2005

• Possess a strong academic record as shown on a transcript copy

• Have a declared major in the sciences or social sciences/humanities that can contribute to Rockies research

• Be able to demonstrate interest/involvement in the 8-state Rockies region (included in a resume and cover letter)

• Obtain a strong letter of recommendation from a CC faculty member. 

 

Having taken a course in statistics and/or introductory knowledge of GIS tools is a plus.  Preference may be given to students who can build upon this Summer 2005 work as they complete a senior year capstone project or thesis.  The student-faculty team will be based at Colorado College for approximately 10 weeks during Summer 2005 and there will be field work/travel to pertinent parts of the Rockies.  Opportunities will exist to continue paid involvement in the Rockies Project during the 2005/2006 academic year; preference again may be given to those structuring a senior thesis or project around a Rockies topic.  Student team members will not be enrolled as CC students during Summer 2005 and thus will need to find off-campus housing (many inexpensive summer sub-lets are always available); summer pay will be in the range of $360 per week. 

 

For background information on the Rockies Project, visit:

            www.coloradocollege.edu/stateoftherockies

For more information:

Prof. Walt Hecox

Economics Dept. and

Rockies Project

Palmer Hall Room 114e

719-389-6413

whecox@coloradocollege.edu

 

Application Process:

            Submit a cover letter to Prof. Walt Hecox in the Economics Dept. making the case that you are qualified for this position, and attach a resume and current transcript.  Ask a faculty member to write a letter of recommendation emphasizing the academic and personal attributes you bring to this type of work, including personal resourcefulness, the ability to work independently and in groups under tight time deadlines. 

            Semi-finalists will be interviewed prior to final selection.

 

Application deadline: Tuesday Feb. 15, 2005