Academy Internships

Internships at the Academy allow high school and college/university students to gain hands-on experience on the public floor, in the labs and collections archive, and out in the community. These programs are valuable stepping stones toward careers in the natural sciences.

The Summer Systematics Institute, a hands-on, collections-based summer research program in evolutionary biology and the Internship in Biological Illustration are for undergraduate college/university students who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens.

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Careers in Science

The Careers in Science Intern Program (CiS) is a multi-year, year-round work-based youth development program for young people from groups typically under-represented in the sciences.

 
 

The Experience

Interns will work at our amazing new facility in Golden Gate Park (with the best view in the building!), and occasionally attend off-site events and field trips. Primary activities include:

  • Learning about science at trainings, lectures, workshops, and conferences
  • Teaching science to the Academy's audiences
  • Conducting scientific work with Academy scientists and in field studies
  • Having fun while working with people from diverse backgrounds

View a sample intern project »
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View how CiS is breaking barriers and promoting diversity in science »
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Courtesy of: PBS To the Contrary.

 
 

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Careers in Science program, you must be:

  • Currently in 9th or 10th grade and enrolled in an accredited school full-time
  • Able to maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain in the program
  • Able to obtain a valid work permit
  • Able to attend Monday afternoon training sessions (4-6:30 pm)
  • Committed to work at least 6 hours at the Academy per week year-round, including weekends
  • Able to reach the Academy in Golden Gate Park by 4 p.m. during the school year
 
 

How to Apply

Recruitment for the 2009-2010 program year has concluded. Please check back in March 2010 for information about next year’s recruitment process. All other inquiries can be sent to the manager of Careers in Science with the contact info below.

 
 

Contact

Eric Godoy
Manager of Careers in Science
(415) 379-5109
cis@calacademy.org

California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
55 Music Concourse Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94118

 

Volunteer

    

Want to inspire school children, pin insects, classify specimens, or even help check animal health? There are many assignments for qualified volunteers. If you are 18 years or older and have an interest in science, get involved now!

Questions?

(415) 379-5111

volunteer@calacademy.org

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Careers in Science

    

The Careers in Science Intern Program (CiS) is a multi-year, year-round work-based youth development program for young people from groups typically under-represented in the sciences. The CiS blog offers a unique view from inside the program experience.
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