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Subject: Technology and Water Resources - Mulitiple Positions (May 30 deadline) Description: A full-time post graduate OR part-time school year/full time summer internship opportunity is available on the research and development team at the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Alexandria, Virginia. The selected individual will participate in a number of projects focused on technology to improve the USACE’s water resources management mission. This internship is focused on Civil Works, and is not a military position. The selected individual could conduct research on the following types of projects depending on one’s skills and interests. ■Reviewing, creating, and/or designing surveys, models, or websites for water resources planning (Economics, Recreation, Biological and Environmental). This could include verifying mathematical formulas and testing user accessibility. ■Design and creation of GIS applications for emergency management or water resources management on an ESRI platform ■Researching mobile app and social media technology for data collection, emergency management, and water resources management ■Creating web-based desktop/mobile apps using data services to meet agency missions ■Teaching and presenting new ideas and knowledge to colleagues to improve existing processes through technology The Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was established to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with forward-looking research and analyses on emerging national water resources issues. USACE and IWR, in partnership with other organizations, make vital contributions to address the nation’s major water resources challenges and assist agencies in implementing collaborative approaches to water resources management. IWR is also a recognized UNESCO International Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management. Additional information on IWR projects and the Corps can be found at the following websites: http://www.iwr.usace.army.mil/ and http://www.corpsresults.us/. Event Date: May 30, 2014 Contact Person: ORAU POC Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Website URL: http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/description.aspx?JobId=14760