Careers and Internships
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Helping gardens and interns grow
January 16, 2026 | Written by Michele Walfred | Photos by Katie Young and Michele Walfred and courtesy of Andrew AdamsUniversity of Delaware Botanic Gardens Nursery and Collections Manager Andrew Adams oversees a diverse botanical selection that comprises 11 specialty gardens across 15 acres — soon to be 16 — when the Townsend East Lawn and Garden project is complete. Adams credits his own academic career path at UD directly to his UDBG intern experiences in 2016. -
Interdisciplinary agricultural education
November 12, 2025 | Written by Nya Wynn | Photos by Kathy F. Atkinson and courtesy of Daisy CreelAgriculture and natural resources major Daisy Creel immerses herself in animal and food science, agribusiness and policy. Creel grew up on a family farm and participated in 4-H, setting herself up for a career in agriculture. She has spent her time at the University of Delaware learning about the business side of agriculture and all aspects of farm to table. -
Alpine garden intern
September 04, 2025 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos courtesy of Jackson FoxUD landscape architecture student gets hands-on experience with Colorado horticulture. Jackson Fox, University of Delaware Class of 2027, a Wilmington native, interned nearly 2,000 miles west of home at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado. His internship focused on saving and showcasing alpine plants. The environment he worked in was very different from Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, where he works seasonal jobs.
Grow your potential
Undergraduates learn and care for UD Botanic Gardens
Athletics analytics
Statistics senior Brandon Wu dives into sports data with UD Athletics
Animal Connections
Alumnus Patrick Carroll leads Delaware Humane Association
Eye for the environment
Wildlife ecology and conservation major Charlye Stewart channels her inner Lorax
Your future is bright!
Our students are prepared for their careers not only because of their education in the classroom, but also the internship and scholarship opportunities connected to our college. Agriculture and natural resource professionals are needed now more than ever. For example, look at the internship and career opportunities in the U.S. Department of Agriculture; USDA reports that more than 57,000 new jobs in agriculture-related fields created annually and more than 21 million people employed in agriculture-related fields.
Internship, scholarship, and paid undergraduate research opportunities boost your resume, provide you with valuable real-world educational experience, and help you to decide whether or not a career field is for you. In addition, earn money or college credit and enrich your college experience.
In our college
In this 10-week paid summer research experience, undergraduate students dive into discipline-specific research under the guidance of UD faculty.
During this summer internship, students will follow Cooperative Extension's service learning model, implemented through one of extension's four program areas: 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, lawn and garden, and agriculture and natural resources. Applications will be accepted until February 11.
Staff work with interns in all areas of public garden operations. Students familiar with horticulture can use the internships to expand their horizons and discover new aspects in this diverse industry.
Positions available for UD Undergraduate students in Cheesemaking and Quality Assurance.
Fresh to You is looking for student interns who are interested in working on the farm! Interns will participate in all aspects of the farm including propagation, crop maintenance, harvesting, farm stand sales, insect pest management, and more.
Around the University
UDWRC water internships provide a unique opportunity for undergraduate students, faculty, and scientists to be directly involved in research and education that address critical water resources issues.
Through this federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, funding supports students' involvement in research and scholarly activities. McNair participants are first-generation college students with financial need or members of a traditionally underrepresented group.
This program allows eligible, early-career students to use federal work-study funds to gain research experiences. Students make meaningful contributions while learning about the research and scholarships in their field. This apprenticeship facilitates the relationship between low income, economically disadvantaged students and research faculty.
As an umbrella for student research at UD, URP runs broad-based programs of our own through the academic year and in the summers and we also coordinate with many other offices, departments, and academic units. Staff provide you with general information as well as guidance on how to identify and approach a faculty mentor with whom you might like to work.