Internships

Intern wearing a hard hat conducts water flow testing during a summer internship.

Learning beyond the classroom

OEWRI's sustainability program offers more than insight. It provides real-world experience for future sustainability professionals.

Students can make a direct impact on projects through internships, working directly with companies and experts in the field.
Contribute to the future of sustainability

Become an intern

Interns take an active role in OEWRI's sustainability assessments by gathering data, applying their technical skills and writing reports. Your work will help businesses reduce water usage, energy consumption, waste generation and costs.
A student examines findings from an archaeological dig at Nathanael Greene Park in Springfield.

Academic year internships

Build experience and skills without putting your degree on hold. Academic year internships are only available for students from Missouri State University or Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T).
Intern wearing a hard hat conducts water flow testing during a summer internship.

Summer internships

Make it a meaningful summer by leading a greener future. Summer internships are open to students from any college or university in the region.
Who we're looking for

Do you fit the profile?

  • Must be a current college student.
    • Academic year: Missouri State/Missouri S&T only.
    • Summer: Any college or university in the region.
  • A background or interest in environment, sustainability, engineering, chemistry, technology or business is preferred.
    • No previous background in pollution prevention is required.
  • Will need to actively communicate with the team and participate in the assessments and meetings.
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For businesses who want to be more sustainable

Add a fresh perspective

A student and professor use a piece of machinery in a welding lab.
Request an intern from OEWRI
Our trained interns can lead the way for a sustainability project at your worksite.
Testimonials

Experiences of recent interns

“Participating in a Pollution Prevention Internship allowed me to further develop professional and technical skills while collaborating with a local company to achieve their environmental and cost-saving goals.”

- Liz Proctor, University of Missouri-Columbia, Fall 2023.

Liz Proctor

“My internship with the P2 Program was an incredible experience, giving me valuable hands-on experience at an engineering company. This photo was from team-building day with Fike, when we toured the Chiefs stadium.”

- Matt Swearingen, engineering student, Missouri State/Missouri S&T.

Matt Swearingen
Contact Information

Want to know more about internships?

Doug Neidigh, MPH, REM, CEA
Sustainabiltiy Unit Manager
Telephone
417-988-0799
Relay Missouri
711 or 800-735-2966
Email
Neidigh2009@MissouriState.edu
Address
Missouri State University
Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute
Sustainability Internships
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield 65897
Website address
OEWRI.MissouriState.edu/Sustainability