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.
 | Careers in ScienceThe 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 California Academy of Sciences is a multifaceted scientific institution committed to leading-edge research, to educational outreach, and to finding new and innovative ways to engage and inspire the public. |
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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?
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Exploring, explaining and protecting the natural world requires a team effort.
