One of the most frustrating parts of my undergraduate career was trying to find an internship to gain experience in my field when those internships required experience (and I had no experience). Getting one’s foot in the door is often the hardest part. Fortunately, since the summer of 2016, UMass has eliminated this barrier for applicants to their Marine Biology Internship Program. Instead of seeking students with a lengthy résumé , they are instead searching for motivated, diligent individuals who may have lacked the opportunities of their peers. First-generation college students, members of groups under-represented in science, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Over ten weeks, students will work with professors in anything from studying the invasive Asian shore crab, the ecology of eels, and coastal ecosystem dynamics. The package gets even better. Students will receive a generous stipend, they will be provided with on-campus housing, and are invited to participate in fun activities with their fellow interns (after all, the school is nearby Providence and Boston). The deadline of February 15, 2017, is rapidly approaching, but I urge you to apply at umassd.edu/marineresearch. The internship is competitive: last year, students from the West Coast to the East Coast were accepted from community colleges and universities big and small. As a disclaimer, I should mention that I have no part in the selection of candidates.
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Over ten weeks, students will work with professors in anything from studying the invasive Asian shore crab, the ecology of eels, and coastal ecosystem dynamics. The package gets even better. Students will receive a generous stipend, they will be provided with on-campus housing, and are invited to participate in fun activities with their fellow interns (after all, the school is nearby Providence and Boston). The deadline of February 15, 2017, is rapidly approaching, but I urge you to apply at umassd.edu/marineresearch. The internship is competitive: last year, students from the West Coast to the East Coast were accepted from community colleges and universities big and small. As a disclaimer, I should mention that I have no part in the selection of candidates.
Full details can be found in the image below:
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