Paid internships for 9th and 10th graders who are interested in Science!

The National Museum of Natural History is committed to helping youth develop the science skills necessary to be competitive in today’s knowledge-based society. Rising 10^th & 11^th grade students from the Washington, DC area who have an interest in science are invited to apply for a paid internship through the Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) program. The goals of the program are to:

• Help participants build their science and communication skills;
• Allow participants to explore careers in science by working side by side with scientists; and
• Prepare for the next step in their education through a college preparation course.

 

The YES! Summer program meets 5 days/week for 6-weeks and will take place from  

June 27 – August 5, 2011.

During the program, interns will pursue meaningful research projects with Smithsonian research scientists and science staff in the biological, geological, and anthropological disciplines. Interns will also receive training and mentoring in communication skills and in communicating about science, and they will prepare and present an activity for visitors to the National Museum of Natural History.

Students will also engage in college preparation planning and activities, including visits to college campuses, speaking with admissions counselors, and taking the SAT.

Applicants must:

•  Be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. 
• Be a US citizen or permanent US resident. 
• Live in the Washington, DC metropolitan region (DC, MD or VA).
• Participate in both the summer and fall sessions of the program (Fall Sessions will be held on Saturdays from September 24 – November 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

 A complete application package (includes):

• Completed application form;
• 500 word essay (see application);
• Copy of high school transcript;
• Letter of recommendation; and a
• Signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form.

 There are two ways to submit the application.

Email the application to Elio Cruz.

You can also mail the application to:

Elio Cruz
National Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 37012
Education & Outreach, MRC #158Washington, DC 20013-7012

Applications must be submitted no later than  

April 2, 2011.

 

If you have any questions about this program or the application procedures, please contact: Elio Cruz at (202) 633-0815.