We were once again
awarded an MSU Extension Apprenticeship grant to bring on a sophomore
or junior level student for the summer of 2022. The focus of the paid
position will be building upon the pilot work for our project called
Visualizing the Story of Wildlife In Our Cities that our two apprentices
began last summer. This project is in partnership with the Urban Wildlife Information Network.
Key Points
• Paid 10 weeks.
• A blending of research and Extension by developing and conduct an applied research project and then disseminate to various professional and community audiences.
This year’s project focus will be the development of the second phase of a digital community engagement tool using ArcGIS Story Map® to tell the story of how the city’s natural and cultural history has shaped the current wildlife community within it. Conduct primary research, including collecting, processing, analyzing, and synthesizing current and historical natural resource and cultural data (e.g., documents, imagery, maps, and other data sources) to inform the narrative of the Story Map. Under guidance from the mentor and national and local partners, build-out the public facing portion of the community engagement tool by creating original content through writing, photography, videography, and other data visualization products.
• Funding provided for attending conference to present projects up to one year after project conclusion.
• Gain real-life experience not only in research but also in education program development and community engagement practices including the Mississippi Master Naturalist Program, and more.
• All the sweet tea and other southern dietary experiences you wish to try :)
Application Due Date is FEB 14th 2022.
• Paid 10 weeks.
• A blending of research and Extension by developing and conduct an applied research project and then disseminate to various professional and community audiences.
This year’s project focus will be the development of the second phase of a digital community engagement tool using ArcGIS Story Map® to tell the story of how the city’s natural and cultural history has shaped the current wildlife community within it. Conduct primary research, including collecting, processing, analyzing, and synthesizing current and historical natural resource and cultural data (e.g., documents, imagery, maps, and other data sources) to inform the narrative of the Story Map. Under guidance from the mentor and national and local partners, build-out the public facing portion of the community engagement tool by creating original content through writing, photography, videography, and other data visualization products.
• Funding provided for attending conference to present projects up to one year after project conclusion.
• Gain real-life experience not only in research but also in education program development and community engagement practices including the Mississippi Master Naturalist Program, and more.
• All the sweet tea and other southern dietary experiences you wish to try :)
Application Due Date is FEB 14th 2022.
