If you are looking for affordable expertise to help your company reduce energy, cut waste, conserve water and save money, now is the time to start planning! The University of Missouri Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) is looking for a few good companies, government entities, and institutions for placing our pollution prevention interns during summer 2010.
Mizzou Pollution Prevention Program interns are highly trained upper level engineering students who can help companies improve environmental performance and save money, according to Marie Steinwachs, EAC director.
"We are expecting impressive results when the 2009 projects are completed," says Steinwachs. "Six great interns are out in the field working on improving efficiencies in lighting, boilers, motors, HVAC systems and cooling towers for some very large facilities."
In 2008, three interns identified savings of over 797,000 kWh of electricity, 84 tons of waste, and 14,100 MMBTU of natural gas. These efforts reduced carbon dioxide emissions by more than 1,450 metric tons and cut company costs by more than $260,000. Payback period for most recommendations is two years or less.
Interns are matched to company needs by a careful screening process. They are required to complete "P2 Boot Camp" a rigorous applied engineering course that prepares students to identify and evaluate pollution prevention opportunities. During the summer internship, students have the advisory support of engineering faculty and the national pollution prevention network.
In addition to energy assessments, the P2 intern program seeks companies with projects involving water use/reuse, wastewater, stormwater, air quality, solid and hazardous waste.
Download information/forms for businesses
- Business application letter (PDF)
- Business project proposal (Word)
Interns are expected to work full time (40 hours per week) for 11 weeks and to be paid a minimum of $15 per hour by the host company. Application deadline is January 29, 2010. For more information contact Marie Steinwachs at (573) 882-5011 or moeac@missouri.edu.
Students seeking summer jobs in environment
Are you looking for a challenging summer job that allows you to make a real difference in the environment? Do you want hands-on experience working with experts in one of Missouri's top companies, or government entities achieve climate protection goals? Are you interested in earning a great salary while building your resume? The EAC is recruiting some of the best MU engineering students to engage in summer internships to identify, assess and recommend pollution prevention strategies for host companies.
Download information/forms for students
- P2 intern information (PDF)
- Student application (Word)
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