{"id":1,"date":"2025-07-05T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-07-09T08:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:44:49","slug":"internships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/2025\/07\/05\/internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Ongoing Research &amp; Internship Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UVM offers numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/four\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fellowship and research opportunities <\/a>to undergraduate students. There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/cals\/pss\/undergraduate-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit-based opportunities directly though ALE<\/a>. If you are interested in pursuing these opportunities and are seeking a faculty mentor, feel free to <a href=\"mailto:cfrank@uvm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact me<\/a> to discuss your goals. Please review my research interests at the websites in the sidebar to see if your interests align with my work. A few ongoing opportunities are below. I currently do not offer graduate assistantships. However, I am a member of the Graduate Faculty and am more than happy to serve on committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pest-Fighting Pollinators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in learning about entomology? Do you want to learn about pest-fighting pollinators? If you answered yes, this internship is for YOU! Seeking a self-motivated individual to assist with a research project that examines the insect community associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/~entlab\/High%20Tunnel%20IPM\/Factsheets\/UnBeelieveableBeneficials%20Brochure%20UVM%20updated%202019%20-%20online.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowering \u201chabitat\u201d plantings.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"699\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/syrphid-cornflower.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/syrphid-cornflower.jpg 699w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/syrphid-cornflower-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/syrphid-cornflower-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/syrphid-cornflower-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/syrphid-cornflower-624x624.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of learning goals, objectives and outputs with direction from Dr. Sullivan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection of insect specimens from traps placed within habitat plantings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing of collected insects (identification, sorting, pinning).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual assessment of insects visiting habitat plantings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis, synthesis, and interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Learn How to Collect Ticks!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Seeking a motivated student to survey for ticks at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/cals\/uvm-horticulture-research-and-education-center-hrec\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/cals\/uvm-horticulture-research-and-education-center-hrec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UVM HREC<\/a> during the fall semester as part of an ongoing surveillance effort. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"333\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-1024x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-1024x333.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-768x250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-1536x499.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-2048x665.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2023\/08\/IMG_1093-624x203.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create Biopesticides Using Entomopathogenic (Insect-Killing) Fungi!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several exciting opportunities to isolate entomopathogenic fungi or test commercial products against key agricultural pests (thrips, aphids, whiteflies, etc.) and ticks!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98\" style=\"width:197px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cfrank\/files\/2025\/02\/entomopathogenic-fungi-metarhizium-624x624.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Details:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These positions are either located in Jeffords Hall or a short distance off-campus at the Bioresearch Complex, 661 Spear Street (just past the UVM Farm). It is within walking distance, but a bike or vehicle is helpful to get here. Blocks of time (4-6 hours) are <strong>required<\/strong> at least 1x\/week between the hours of 8am-5pm, M-F to align with the operating hours of the lab. These opportunities are open to all students across the University, but emphasizes topics aligned with CALS programs. Enrollment is by instructor permission. Prior to applying, please review <a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.uvm.edu\/undergraduate\/academicinfo\/academicinternships\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catalogue.uvm.edu\/undergraduate\/academicinfo\/academicinternships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UVM Academic Internship polices<\/a>. Applicants should plan on spending forty hours of effort per each credit hour. These positions are for credit only and and are unpaid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If interested in real-world, hands-on research in the field of entomology, please email me at &nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cfrank@uvm.edu\">cfrank@uvm.edu<\/a> with \u201cinternship\u201d or &#8220;research&#8221; in the subject line. Please provide a statement of interest with a list of coursework already completed by August 31 for Fall Semester and December 31 for Spring Semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Everyone is welcome in my lab! I strive to provide a learning and research environment in which we all feel represented, valued and are encouraged to thrive.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UVM offers numerous fellowship and research opportunities to undergraduate students. There are also credit-based opportunities directly though ALE. If you are interested in pursuing these opportunities and are seeking a faculty mentor, feel free to contact me to discuss your goals. 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