PSEG Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars

The PSEG Undergraduate Research Scholars for Environmental Justice is a 10-week paid summer research program that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on sustainability and environmental justice.
* Attend all mandatory in-person program events.
* Work closely with an assigned faculty mentor on a sustainability-focused research project.
* Submit a two-page work plan by the end of Week 2, outlining project goals, methodology, and relevance to environmental justice communities.
* Conduct research activities such as literature reviews, data analysis, fieldwork, prototyping, and testing, as appropriate to the project.
* Learn and apply the necessary digital tools, software, laboratory methods, or research techniques required for project execution.
* Maintain timely and professional communication with your faculty mentor and the Program Manager at the Stevens Center for Sustainability.
* Participate in all required meetings, including weekly mentor check-ins.
* Attend two mandatory in-person workshops: one during Week 5 (mid-program) and one during Week 10 (final presentation and reflection).
* Submit a mid-program progress report by the end of Week 5.
* Produce a professionally written final report (3,000–4,000 words) by the end of Week 10.
* Prepare and submit a research poster by the end of Week 10.
* Adhere to research ethics, confidentiality requirements, and all laboratory safety protocols throughout the program.* $7,500 stipend for research over 10 weeks (35 hours/week).
* Mentorship from experienced faculty in sustainability-related disciplines.
* Practical experience in interdisciplinary research addressing environmental justice challenges.
* Professional development through workshops, reporting, and presentation opportunities.
* Peer learning and networking with students, mentors, and professionals in the field.
* Major(s) and academic background
* Relevant coursework
* Research experience (if any)
* Technical skills, data analysis, GIS, modeling, coding, lab, or field experience (as applicable)
* Community engagement, leadership, or sustainability-related activities* ·
** Why you are interested
** in the PSEG U.G. Scholars for Environmental Justice Program* ·
** Your main area of interest** (select from below) and why it matters to you
* ** A short description of a topic or question
** you would like to explore and the approach you may use (academic, applied, experimental, community-based, or exploratory)
* ** What you hope to learn or gain
** from the experience

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job ase attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
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