CEGE Undergraduate Advising Blog

Day: November 6, 2026

Scholarship Opportunity (MiSWCS)

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We are offering a $1000 Scholarship to eligible applicants through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Academic Year.

Some additional information:

  • Students can also download the fillable Application from the MiSWCS website, or they can request the form directly from the Chapter Secretary (see info. below).
  • Applications for the scholarship must reach the Scholarship Committee by DUE DATE: November 9, 2026. The recipient will be selected by November 30, 2026.
  • Applications should be emailed to: Daniel F. Kesselring, Secretary Michigan Chapter SWCS, 113 North Dr. E. Marshall, MI 49068 | kesselring@miglswcs.org

Please let me know if you have questions.

Kind regards,

– Zachary Curtis

Chair, Scholarship Committee
Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
zachary.curtis@miglswcs.org

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Summer Study Abroad – Wales and Cornwall: Critical Copper Connections

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This summer, I am running the Wales and Cornwall: Critical Copper Connections study abroad program. Partially subsidized by the Gilman Program, the goal of the program is to dive into the life-cycle of mining and provide some alternative career pathways for students interested in the critical mineral industry while learning about the culture, heritage, and environmental policies of Wales and Cornwall.

I designed this program with EE in mind, and students can earn up to 10 credits (3 minimum):

  • SS 4551 – Industrial Communities (Essential Education Experience)
  • SS 4710 – Geographies of Migrant Communities (Intercultural Competency)
  • SS 4600 – Industrial and Historical Archaeology (Arts and Culture)
  • PE 0175 – Hiking (Activities for Well-being and Success)

The program runs across the 7 weeks of Summer A with 3 weeks of travel.

I have an info session coming up, November 11th at 5pm in AOB 209, but I also love hearing from interested students and meeting one-on-one.

Thank you for your help in spreading the word, 

Mark & Kat

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NSF SOARS Applications Now Open!

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We are happy to announce that the NSF SOARS 2027 First-Year Protege Applications are now open until January 19, 2027. 

You can find the application via the NSF SOARS website: https://soars.ucar.edu/apply. 

NSF SOARS is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences. Students are invited from multiple STEM disciplines including: chemistry, computer science, ecology, engineering, environmental studies, geography, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, science education, social sciences, and other related fields.

Program Benefits:

  • Mentoring: NSF SOARS is best known for its comprehensive, multi-dimensional mentoring model, a key contributor to the continued success of its Proteges.
  • Multiple-Year Support: Successful Proteges can participate in NSF SOARS for up to four years.
  • Stipend: NSF SOARS Proteges work 40 hours a week for 11-weeks and earn a competitive wage.
  • Housing and Transportation: The program provides furnished apartments, round-trip airfare, and a bus pass.
  • Conferences: Proteges are funded to attend national scientific conferences to present their summer research.
  • Tuition Assistance: Successful Proteges are eligible to receive funding for undergraduate education.

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Must be enrolled in a degree-granting institution
  • Must not have received a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least one more semester left of undergrad.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 
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WTS Michigan Scholarships Still Accepting Applications!

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Dear Students,

Please find attached an exciting opportunity to apply for scholarships offered by the WTS Foundation, a professional organization dedicated to advancing women in transportation.

The WTS Michigan Chapter is offering five scholarships to women in Michigan pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in transportation-related fields. These awards are based on academic performance, career goals, and relevant experience. You may apply for more than one local scholarship but can only be selected to win one.

The WTS Michigan Chapter is offering five scholarships to women in Michigan pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in transportation-related fields. These awards are based on academic performance, career goals, and relevant experience. You may apply for more than one local scholarship but can only be selected to win one.

Scholarship Details:

  • Undergraduate Scholarships worth $3000 each
    • Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship (up to 2)
    • Molitoris Leadership Scholarship (up to 2)
  • Graduate Scholarships worth $3000 each
    • Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship
    • Erin Slayton Leadership Legacy Scholarship
  • Four local winners will be automatically entered into the WTS International competition for additional scholarship opportunities
  • Applications are due by November 20th, 2026 to Maddie Reitz (mreitz@hntb.com).
  • Electronic submissions are preferred via email.

UPDATE ALERT!

In addition to the local scholarships above, you can apply for the $5000 WTS International Strategic Partner Scholarship here: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-strategic-partner-scholarships. You may be eligible to receive both this scholarship and one of the local scholarships noted above. The strategic partner scholarship application closes on 12/11/2026.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the WTS Scholarship Co-Chair at mreitz@hntb.com .

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NADP Job Posting – Site Operations Specialist

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We’re hiring at NADP!


The National Atmospheric Deposition Program is looking for an Instrumentation Technologist I to join our team at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) in Madison. Since 1978, NADP has tracked the chemistry of precipitation and atmospheric deposition across the U.S. Our weekly samples from hundreds of sites feed long-term datasets on sulfur, nitrogen, mercury, ammonia, and PFAS.

The role: As a Site Operations Specialist, you’ll be the go-to person for the partners who run our monitoring sites across all NADP networks. You’ll troubleshoot and repair equipment, write procedures, coordinate supplies, and help with quality control on our data releases.


Applications close November 11, 2026.

Details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gT3NdhmC

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SURF & URIP Information Session – November 18

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We will be hosting a SURF and URIP Information Session on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:00 p.m. in Chem Sci 101.

During this session, students will learn more about:

  • When the application process opens and closes.
  • Application requirements and expectations.
  • Best practices for identifying potential faculty research mentors.
  • Tips and best practices for submitting a strong application.

Students interested in attending should complete this brief form. 

We appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with students who may be interested in pursuing undergraduate research!

Chris Hohnholt

Michigan Technological University

Pavlis Honors College | mtu.edu/honors

(906) 487-1843 | cahohnho@mtu.edu

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