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Vision: The Texas IPM Program will deliver unbiased, credible, reliable and timely solutions to pest problems of agricultural and urban customers. |
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Number Available: Up to 7 Majors Eligible to Participate: IPM, Entomology, Soil and Crop Sciences, Plant Pathology and related agricultural majors Job Responsibilities: Interns have a variety of responsibilities including scouting for pests, providing quality assurance for other scouts, monitoring plant growth and development, data collection and summarization, assisting with demonstration and research plots. Interns will be expected to write a monthly report and a final report on their internship. Remuneration: Student is employed by an Extension IPM professional or a local pest management committee. Wages vary but generally are in the $7.00-$10.00 per hour range depending upon previous experience. Most departments will provide 3-4 hours of course credit for the internship experience. Please check with your advisor regarding the number of credit hours. In addition to hourly wages, interns who successfully complete the internship and meet the objectives of the internship will be paid a training stipend in the amount of $2000. Location of Internship : Various locations around the state. Exact locations will be determined by April 1, 2008. Length of Internship : This will vary somewhat depending upon location but will roughly begin after the end of the spring semester and end when classes begin in the fall. The internships generally last 10-16 weeks depending upon location. For more information contact Dr. Tom Fuchs, Extension IPM Coordinator, 7887 U.S. Highway 87 N., San Angelo, TX 76901, (325)653-4576 e-mail t-fuchs@tamu.edu or Student Advisor.
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