Research Assistants

What We Do

The Utton Center conducts scholarly and applied research as part of its core mission and engages student research assistants to support in these efforts. Through experiential learning students have the opportunity to enhance their academic, policy, and legal research and writing skills, get exposure to natural resources policy and practice, attend conferences and forums, and work with partners and experts in the field.  Students participate in research in the field, webinars, and opportunities for professional development.

For more information on student research assistant opportunities contact Adrian Oglesby.

For Current Student Research Assistants

Check back frequently for updates on conferences, scholarships, and more!

Scholarships - 2024

AWRA is now accepting applications for its two types of scholarships! Apply yourself or share with a student or young professional you know!

The online application is open through May 1, 2024. Recipients will be selected by the AWRA Leadership Development and Recognition Committee and will be contacted directly by AWRA by May 24, 2024.

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Professional Development Scholarship provides a one-year association membership and complimentary conference registration to each of up to three scholarship winners from under-represented groups in the water resources field. Current membership is not required to apply.

The Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship is given to at least one undergraduate and one graduate student who is an AWRA student member and enrolled in a water resources or related program full-time for the full 2023-2024 academic year (Fall/Spring semesters or Fall/Winter/Spring quarters). Current membership is required.

AWRA Student Members enjoy these benefits!

  • Apply for scholarships

  • Engage locally with a university chapter

  • Watch free webinars and past webinar recordings

  • Get bi-monthly issues of Water Resources IMPACT magazine

  • Find fellow members in the NEW online member directory

  • Attend conferences & events at reduced student rates

  • Launch your job search in the AWRA Career Center

 

Upcoming Conferences - 2024

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The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of all aspects of natural resources and energy law. We value collegiality and bring together lawyers, professionals, academics, and students to learn and network in a supportive environment where all participants are valued.

Source: https://www.fnrel.org/about/about-the-foundation

Student memberships are free, to apply click here.

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law’s annual conference will be held this year on July 18-20th in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Early Bird and Law Student Program subsidies exist.  

General Conference Information: https://www.fnrel.org/programs/ai70/overview

Law Student Programs: https://www.fnrel.org/professors-and-students/law-student-programs

If you are interested in attending please contact sairispg@unm.edu or conrad@law.unm.edu before Wednesday, July 10th.