Marine Biology and Environmental Science Edition: Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS) Newsletter

Marine Biology and Environmental Science Edition

The Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS) is here to support our Sharks on their career and academic journey! This monthly newsletter highlights our services, upcoming events, resources, reminders, and career opportunities in your field of study!

Top 10 Internship and Volunteer Opportunities of the Month

Marine Biology

Ocean Rescue Alliance International Artificial Reef Restoration and Monitoring Intern (FL)

Nature Aquariums Internship Program (FL)

Children's Aquarium at Fair Park Volunteer (TX)

Sea Center Texas Outreach/ Hatchery Internships (TX)

Texas State Aquarium Internship (TX)

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Volunteer Positions (WA)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Surveillance for the Presence of Algal Toxins in Food Webs Summer Fellowship (WA)

Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology Internship (HI)

Malama Marine & Environmental Internship (HI)

Maui Ocean Center Internship (HI)

Environmental Science

Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House Husbandry Intern (FL)

Orlando Science Center Environmental Education Internship (FL)

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Rescue Team Intern (FL)

Stewards Individual Placement Program USFWS LiDAR Monitoring Technician Intern (FL)

Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County Summer Internship (FL)

Canine Assisted Therapy Volunteer Program Assistant (FL)

Audubon Florida Volunteer Opportunities (FL)

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Internships (FL)

Florida Department of Environmental Defense Internships (FL)

Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Internship Program (FL)

South Florida Water Management District Summer Internships (FL)

Top 10 Jobs of the Month

Marine Biology

United States Geological Survey Sea Turtle and Fish Marine Research Field (FL)

Henry L. Ferguson Museum Data and Monitoring Project Coordinator (NY)

A.I.S., Inc . Marine Biologist (NY)

Marine Biological Laboratory Marine Aquarist (MA)

Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Field Tech (TX)

FWC State of Florida Jobs/Internships (FL)

Marine Biological Laboratory Research Assistant (MA)

Miami SeaQuarium Aquarist (FL)

City Aquarium LLC Reef Aquarist (NY)

Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium Biologist III (FL)

Environmental Science

American Conservation Experience National Wildlife Refuge Support Member (FL)

The Turtle Hospital Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Specialist (FL)

Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Small Mammal Field Technician (FL)

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC Scientist Environmental / Contamination (FL)

NextEra Energy Environmental Services Project Manager (FL)

NextEra Energy Renewable Environmental Specialist (FL)

NextEra Energy Environmental Specialist II (FL)

Seminole Tribe Wetland Scientist (FL)

Seminole Tribe Biological Technician (FL)

Cherokee Corp Environmental Project Engineer, Geologist or Scientist (FL)

PARTNER ESI Environmental Project Assessor (FL)

Tell us where you are going next!

Nova Southeastern University is asking all May 2025 graduating Sharks to complete the required graduation survey in Handshake . The First Destination Survey (FDS) is a national survey that is disseminated to gain information about the activities you are engaging in after graduation.

Click HERE for the survey (nova email required). The reporting is quick (2-5 minutes), and completely confidential!

If you need help with your job search, graduate school planning or anything related to your future career goals, CAPS will be hosting The Final Countdown: Job Search & Graduate School Application Advising Labs! on Friday, May 2 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Horvitz Administration Building - 1st Floor CAPS Office. Click HERE to register.

Resources

This resource hub is intended to help guide and assist marine biology and environmental science students at NSU. Click here to access.

Join the NSU Connect community and gain professional leads and connections through Nova Southeastern University's global online community! It is a great way to fellow grads in your industry or with similar interests and NSU alums who’ve been in your shoes—and who can now open doors.

NSU Marine & Environmental Consultants are current undergraduate students trained and employed by the Pre-Health and Pre-Professional Advising office. They are a great resource for fellow students, and they are available to answer general questions, support your journey towards reaching your goals, and sharing insight from their own experiences. Click here to schedule an appointment.

Handshake is one of the largest career platforms for students looking to connect with employers recruiting for jobs and internships.

Click here to access Handshake.

Do you want to be recommended to a company after you have applied to an opportunity with them? CAPS is happy to support you by sending referrals directly to hiring managers. To do so, please work with your CAPS Advisor.

CAPS Services

Undergraduate Academic

Advising Services:

Four Year Plan
Academic Standing
Junior/Senior Audit
Major/Minor Request Change
Registration (Add/Drop/Withdraw)
ExEL Planning

All Student Career

Advising Services:

Career/Professional Exploration
Internships/Job Search
Graduate/Professional School Planning
Mock Interview
Personal Statement
Resume/CV/Cover Letter
Razor's Career Closet

To schedule an appointment with an advisor visit Navigate or call (954) 262-7990 or for general questions, please email us at caps@nova.edu.

Have a quick academic or career advising question? Visit the CAPS website for Drop-In Advising hours and information.

Looking to work on your professional and academic goals in a relaxed and collaborative environment? CAPS Labs may be the perfect avenue to do so in real-time! Visit the CAPS website for CAPS Labs hours and information.