Hi Folks,
We have a new internship opportunity available at the Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History, Department of Invertebrate Zoology
– see description below and link for more information. Please help us
spread the word about this exciting opportunity by sharing it with your
students and colleagues.The internship is open to US citizens and permanent residents who have
completed their BA/BS within the last 2 years. Individuals of diverse
backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.Internship to Fellowship program: Science Communication Internship
Project Description: One of our primary missions at the Smithsonian is
the diffusion of knowledge. At the Smithsonian¡¦s National Museum of
Natural History, basic, exploratory science is a foundation of what we
do, however dissemination of that exciting work is hindered by a large
disconnect between that research and what is presented to the public.
Our in-person and online visitors easily relate to well-known subjects
like mammals and birds, things they see every day and which we know well
based on a couple centuries of study. The public is far less likely to
know much about invertebrates or animals in the ocean because they are
much further removed from our everyday life, yet, these are the organisms
that drive most of the natural processes that impact our quality of
life on earth (e.g. the carbon cycle, the water cycle, and climate).
We want to correct this familiarity disconnect, we want to capture the
public¡¦s interest and disseminate the amazing stories our researchers
are pursuing. By doing this, we not only inform the public, but we
inspire the next generation of scientists and citizens that will shape
our future. We will embed a budding science writer within the Department
of Invertebrate Zoology and teach them to translate our stories into
compelling public outreach channeled through SI¡¦s established outlets
including social media, websites, and direct contact with visitors.Learning Objectives: This is a great opportunity for a student interested
in both science and communications to develop their skills and to work
with a diverse set of researchers. The intern will become familiar with
a broad suite of research programs, projects and personnel within the
NMNH¡¦s Department of Invertebrate Zoology; learn to craft a scientific
story in 280 characters to 2 pages, in order to engage and inspire the
public, and work with images to accompany stories.Please contact me with any questions,
Karen¡X
Karen Osborn
Research Zoologist/Curator of Polychaetes, Peracarids and Plankton
Department of Invertebrate Zoology
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