sponsored by the Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Laboratory
In 2003, the Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Laboratory (TWEL) in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) and the Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODOW) established summer internships, providing students practical experiences and supporting preparation for careers as wildlife managers and research biologists. Since 2003, over 70 undergraduates have completed TWEL-ODOW internships, enabling them to apply their education, gain real world experience and discover professional opportunities. Many went on to earn positions at state and federal agencies, and conservation organizations as wildlife biologists, officers, researchers, and foresters.
Examples of Duties Assigned to a TWEL-ODOW Summer Intern
- mourning dove, wood duck, Canada geese capture and banding
- wildlife population surveys and monitoring
- barn owl nest-box monitoring
- acorn mast assessment
- vegetation identification, measurement, and sampling
- creation of educational leaflets and displays
- wildlife necropsies
- planning and conducting educational programs
- small mammal surveys
- bald eagle nest monitoring
- using GPS, GIS and radio-telemetry equipment
- vegetation plot management and maintenance
- state-fair exhibit set up and staffing
- operate Autonomous Recording Units
- maintain camera traps
- habitat creation and maintenance
- respond to calls from the public with nuisance animal complaints
How to Apply for a 2026 TWEL-ODOW Summer Internship
Submit a current résumé with cover letter addressed to:
TWEL-ODOW Summer Internships
Attn: John Kessler
The Ohio State University
School of Environment and Natural Resources
2021 Coffey Rd, 383 Kottman Hall
Columbus, OH 43210