Day: February 11, 2026

Jobs: State of MI Postings via AIPG

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Specialist 13 position within the Materials Management Division (MMD).  The location of this position is to be determined (TBD) and will be determined based on the selected candidate. The position is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Student Assistant position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division. This positions location will be determined on the chosen candidate. This position is open to all and interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Student Assistant position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division. This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position is open to all and interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 12 within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division. The position’s location is TBD and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below. 

Job Posting

Scholarships: Climate Awards

Thanks to generous alumni gifts, two funding opportunities are available through the Office of Sustainability and Resilience to help Michigan Tech students develop climate change and sustainability leadership skills. Please share widely with your students and networks!

Please visit the Student Funding Opportunities webpage for more information. Feel free to send questions to Alan Turnquist, Director of Sustainability and Resilience, at sustainability@mtu.edu

Funding Opportunities:

1. Frank Chernosky Climate Ambassador Award (upper-level undergraduates only)
Includes $8,000 tuition scholarship plus up to $1,600 for professional development.

  • One award available for 2026-27.
  • Funds usable through August 2027.
  • Includes partial tuition and funds/support to pursue professional development.
  • Apply on the 2026 Chernosky Award application form.
  • Deadline: March 13.

2. NextGen Climate Leaders Fund (all student levels)
Up to $1,000 per student (a minimum of $10,000 total is available for 2026).

  • Supports eligible professional development activities that build climate and sustainability leadership skills and networks.
  • Note for graduate students: Research expenses are ineligible. For proposed conference travel, please demonstrate how the experience is complementary to your research and coursework.
  • Apply on the 2026 NextGen application form.
  • Deadline: Rolling applications accepted through 2026 (review time of 10 business days).

We appreciate you sharing these opportunities within your departments and with your students. Feel free to reach out with any questions.