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Opportunities for Water Research

Graduate Certificate in Hydrology

Offered through the Department of Environmental Science and Management, this certificate develops student expertise in hydrologic research and is accompanied by a certification with the American Institute of Hydrology. Students are trained in water resource management and equipped to pursue employment in the private and public sector.

Grad Certificate in Hydrology

Water Resources Minor

Offered through the Department of Geography, this minor explores the intersection of sociopolitical and biophysical dimensions of water resources within the context of climate change, population growth, and social justice. In 28 credits, students will learn about current and emerging issues in water resource management.

Water Resources Minor

More Water Minors, Certificates, Resources

Many PSU departments offer water-related courses that will prepare you for careers in water science, including Geology, Geography, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science and Management, Chemistry, Biology and more. Water@PSU's student portal highlights specific degrees and certificates that can help you achieve your goals. Follow the link to see the complete list of water-related majors, minors, certificates and programs.

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Internship and Career Opportunities

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LSAMP/ISS Resilience Internships

This program offers minoritized PSU students access to paid internships with orgs working on climate & community resilience, including the USGS. Pascal Caraccioli Salinas, shown here, is working with USGS scientist Stanley Mordensky. Check back for info on the 2024/2025 cycle, or join the UPP Student Mailing List & stay in the loop!

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Find a Career with the USGS

Check out this helpful USGS website to explore careers at the USGS, experience a day in the life of employees, learn how to navigate USAJobs, and view frequently-asked questions on Federal hiring processes.

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Water@PSU Jobs & Resources

This Water@PSU webpage features a variety of water-related job boards and career resources in Oregon and the US.

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USGS Qualifications Crosswalk

The Qualifications Crosswalk describes which PSU majors or certificates and coursework align with a USGS job position. This resource should be used by students as a guideline and is not a definitive representation of USGS's hiring process.

USGS Researchers Measuring Steam Discharge at Akutan Volcano in Alaska

Pathways into the USGS

by Luke Hanst |August 22, 2022

The U.S. State Department’s Pathways Program provides students with part-time internship positions and a strong chance of landing a job with a federal agency post-graduation. Pathways internships are provided at ...