Student Opportunities at the Experiential Learning Lab

Students have opportunities to get involved in group and independent research, internships, and Extension/outreach through the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences' Experiential Learning Lab. Email Dr. Ann Wilkie at acwilkie@ufl.edu for more information.

Research and Internship Opportunities

Summer internship opportunities are available through the IFAS Office of the Dean for Research for undergraduate students in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences major or minor. Internships can use the Experiential Learning Lab facilities when supervised by a Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences faculty member.

Credit for internship or applied experiences can be gained by arranging and enrolling in SWS4941 Practical Work Experience.

Extension and Outreach Opportunities

Extension projects can be conducted with credit by arranging  and enrolling in SWS4900 Supervised Extension Experience in Soil and Water Sciences. 

Students can also gain outreach experience by participating in outreach activities of the Compost Cooperative and Gardens (CCG).

Compost Cooperative and Gardens

The Compost Cooperative and Gardens (CCG) is a cross-disciplinary outreach program dedicated to promoting sustainability at the campus and community level. Student members learn about composting while participating in the composting process and have the option of using the compost in garden plots on site.