Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Opportunities for Students
Check out our comprehensive list of internships, research opportunities, connections with community organizations, and University clubs to start gaining real-world, hands-on experience!
Student Engagement & Career Development
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AIR Education Initiatives
Get involved outside of the classroom and learn new skills! Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR) Education Initiatives offers many programs aimed at allowing students to get hands-on experience. Each of the programs has an environmental focus, and most aim to work with local organizations to help make an impact on the community. Check out the programs below to learn more information.
For Graduate Students
The Carson Scholars Program is dedicated to training the next generation of environmental researchers in the art of public communication. Throughout the scholarship year, Carson Scholars work closely with faculty mentors who provide hands-on training and other resources to develop skills and strategies to effectively convey the value of their research and enhance their skills in communicating science to a variety of audiences.
For Undergraduate Students
The Diana Liverman Scholars program is an extension of the Carson Scholars Program for graduate students and aims to prepare UArizona undergraduate students as the leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Scholars will be exposed to skills in intentional listening, storytelling, communicating with varied audiences, and contributing to innovative policy development.
For Undergraduate Students
The Earth Grant program is a year-long leadership development program for a diverse cohort of UArizona students passionate about community resilience and the environment. Earth Grant students contribute to real-world outcomes for people and the planet, gain career-ready leadership and professional skills, and form lasting relationships within a growing peer-mentor network.
For Graduate and Undergraduate Students
The Indigenous Correspondents Program will support 10-12 Indigenous graduate and upper-division undergraduate students from across the United States interested in environmental storytelling through a year-long professional development, communication skill-building, and community-generating program led by Indigenous mentors in fields ranging from environmental journalism to podcast production.
For Graduate and Undergraduate Students
The Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program will connect undergraduate and graduate students to internships where they will gain experience in a workplace setting to prepare them for careers after graduation. These internships will be cross-disciplinary, grow students’ core competencies, and provide students with a mentor for guidance and support.
For Graduate and Undergraduate Students
The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program is a transformative approach to enhancing higher education by engaging undergraduate and graduate students in ambitious, long-term, large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams that are led by faculty. The model has been rigorously evaluated and refined over more than two decades.