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Summer Internship Opportunity  The Agricultural Experiment Station has funding to support one UVI student to attend a summer internship at the University of Guam (UOG) (https://www.uog.edu/).  The student should be interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, food sciences, environment and natural resources, or biology related sciences, but this is not required.  All classes and materials will be offered in English.  Dates: June 10-24, 2018 (travel dates will add an additional 2-3 days on either side.)  Combination of classroom and field experience in the various agriculture sectors in the private and public sectors.  A valid US passport is required  Goal: To provide an experience in tropical agriculture to students from member institutions of CariPac Consortium (University of the Virgin Islands, University of Puerto Rico, University of Guam, Community College of American Samoa, Northern Marianas College and College of Micronesia { Pohnpei, Marshal Islands and Palau}).  A written report and an oral presentation will be required at the end of the internship.  Funding Funds will be provided to cover all of the costs of round trip travel to Guam from the USVI, a per diem, housing and any other fees required by UOG. Additional funds for supplies may also be provided if needed.  Application Procedure and Deadline Interested students should be nominated by a faculty member and the student should send a letter of interest and explain how this opportunity would benefit their academic career to Dr. Bob Godfrey (Director of AES, Professor - Animal Science,) at rgodfre@uvi.edu by April 16, 2018. After AES faculty review the student letters a decision will be made as to which UVI student will travel to Guam and more information on the internship will be provided.