Environmental Science major at UC worried about finding research opportunities - any advice?

[GoldenCommuter]

Right now, I'm knee-deep in courses like Climate Science, Conservation Biology, and Environmental Policy, but I'm struggling to find field research and data collection opportunities. I've heard about the UC TAG program but unsure if it's worth it for an Environmental Science major like me. Any fellow UC students have experience with TAG for transfer opportunities?
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Also, any advice on finding research opportunities in California? I love intramural sports and staying active, but my focus is on making a difference in the environmental field. Any tips would be much appreciated! .

 

[Walter]

The UC system has so many hidden research gems. Like the FLOWS program at CSUSB—it's a field-based thing where you do actual water research across California with Tribal communities and agencies . They pay for accommodations and give you gear. Applications were due Nov 7 for this year, but bookmark for next cycle! Also, UC Santa Barbara has FUERTE—literally a multi-year fieldwork program in the Eastern Sierra . Transformative stuff. Point is: specialized programs exist.