Academic Internships
Internship Opportunities, N-Z List
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Laboratory for the Structure of Matter, Washington, DC *
Mission Statement for the Internship
The purpose of this experience is to provide a working and learning opportunity for an undergraduate chemistry student at a modern government laboratory. The Laboratory for the Structure of Matter is a state-of-the-art X-ray crystallographic facility. It is a division of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) located in Washington DC. The student would work one-on-one with a research scientist during the entire summer. The mentor will assign the student certain responsibilities in the laboratory relating to the current crystallographic research being undertaken. At the same time, the mentor will be teaching the student the basics of X-ray crystallography. This includes learning the fundamentals of crystallographic theory, as well as being able to learn about the current instrumentation that is being employed in the laboratory.
Program Objectives
Objective 1: Learn about data management, how the information is cataloged, and how obtained data is stored in a structural database. The student will be eventually be given responsibilities in this area.
Objective 2: Learn about different crystallization methods. The student will be expected to aid in recrystallizations.
Objective 3: Learning the basics of crystallography. This includes being taught the fundamentals of crystallographic theory by the mentor. Also, the student will be exposed to the modern instrumentation currently available in the laboratory.
Selection Criteria for the internship:
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have at least 60 credits (finished with your sophomore year)
- Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better
- Must be a science major (preferably a chemistry major or minor)
- Students must be able to make an appropriate time commitment. This is a full-time position for the duration of the appointment.
Competency Assessments
The mentor for this internship will be Dr. Damon Parrish. He will be evaluating the student based on several criteria. These include:
- The willingness and ability to assimilate and comprehend new techniques.
- The ability to perform assigned tasks and uphold given responsibilities.
- Putting in the effort to learn and understand the teachings regarding the theory and practice of X-ray crystallography. This includes carrying out the suggested readings, assignments, etc. necessary to achieve the goal of understanding basic crystallography.
- Evaluating the overall professionalism of the student in a working laboratory.
Program Incentives (what the intern will gain from this experience)
Upon completion of the internship, the student will leave with a basic understanding of X-ray crystallography. This is an essential technique that has applications in all areas of chemistry. The student will have a better understanding of how a modern laboratory operates, what it is like to collaborate and work with other scientists, and what it means to be a professional scientist.
Work schedule
The student will be employed for approximately 10-12 weeks, working around the spring and fall semester schedule, as well as the student's vacation schedule. The student will be expected to work full time, or 40 hour work weeks, in accordance with the schedule of Dr. Parrish. A typical day would be 8AM to 5PM with an hour for lunch.
Compensation
Pay will be approximately $400 - $500 per week, depending on the student's qualifications. If possible, we will work with the student and Washington College to assist the individual in receiving college credit.
Supervision
Dr. Damon Parrish will be supervising the student during the appointment. He will be responsible for the organization, execution, and evaluation of the internship and intern.
How to submit an application
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Damon Parrish with any questions. Those who wish to apply should send a resume and short cover letter describing why they are interested to Dr. Parrish by mid-January. This internship will be in partnership with the Summer Employment Program of the NRL. The official application can be found on the NRL's website at the address below. The submission deadline for the NRL is typically around February 1.
http://hroffice.nrl.navy.mil/student/summer.asp
Damon Parrish, Ph.D.
Research Chemist
Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6030v
4555 Overlook Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20375
Phone: (202)404-2141
Wild Fowl Trust at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
The mission of the Wildfowl Trust of North America, Inc., at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetlands Center) is to promote environmental education, research, restoration and conservation through an emphasis on stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay.
Qualifications: Background in biology, ecology or environmental studies, ability to work both independently and as a team player, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, creativity and enthusiasm; some experience in environmental interpretation, basic first aid and CPR, canoe safety and animal husbandry also desirable; own transportation necessary
Duties: Intern will work with Director and staff in all departments. Specific projects will be developed and may include database development, education, marketing, research, bay restoration initiatives, and site maintenance. All projects will be relevant to the operation, management and justification of a private, non-profit conservation/education organization.
Location: Grasonville, Queen Anne's County, MD.
Length of internship: Both part-time and full-time internships are available. Flexibility a must. Some weekend hours may be required.
Stipend: Unpaid; independent study credit can be arranged.
To apply: Send the following as e-mail attachments to Martha Shaum at mshaum@cbec-wtna.org or mail to Martha at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, PO Box 519, 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville, MD 21638.
- Two copies of a one page cover letter which includes: name, current address, phone and e-mail; specific areas of interest/experience; specific days you are available and specific start and end dates for the internship; statement indicating that you understand that the internship is unpaid and that CBEC cannot provide housing; any other relevant information (i.e., why the position interests you or how you are different from other applicants)
- One copy of your resume with names, addresses and phone numbers of two academic, student leadership, or professional references
- One letter of reference from a current faculty member or science professional (optional, but helpful)
- Your college transcript (optional, but helpful)
For a complete description of the internship position contact Dr. Sack at x7213 or ksack2@washcoll.edu.
For further information about CBEC visit the Center's Web site at www.cbec-wtna.org.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
This program is residential. Students must reside full time in Washington, D.C. during the internship term.
Please note Internal deadline for TWC internship applications:
- March 15 for Fall term
- October 15 for Spring term
Academic credit is available to Students in Business, Economics, and Political Science. See Dean Kathy Sack, TWC Washington College liaison for applications, cost, and further information.
The Washington Center was founded in 1975 We are an independent nonprofit organization that provides internship programs and academic seminars to college students from across the country and around the world. We are affiliated with more than 850 colleges and universities nationwide and work with 2,000-3,000 internships placements in Washington representing major professional fields in the private, public and nonprofit sector. The Washington Center has over 30,000 alumni.
Web site: http://www.twc.edu
We offer students a unique internship format:
- 4-day work-week
- 80% substantive work guaranteed
- Academic courses
- Academic credit
- Additional academic activities within program initiatives
- All majors
- Collaboration with campus liaison
- Congressional Breakfast Series
- Financial assistance
- Housing
- Introductory workshops for Capitol Hill interns
- Meet and greet activities
- Orientation
- Placement, supervision and evaluation by TWC academic staff
- Presidential Lecture Series with international, national, local leaders
- Residential life assistance
- Skills development workshops
- Small group discussions
- Tours of embassies graduate or post-graduate experience
WCTR Radio Internships
Available: Spring 2005
- A general broadcasting internship offering a student experience with all aspects of broadcasting including announcing, sales, management issues, etc. This internship might be of interest to someone planning a career in journalism and could include work on the station_s web site as well as an introduction to the technical aspects of broadcast engineering.
- A reporting internship focused on local government. The station needs someone who could attend local town council, planning commission, and similar meetings and create short reports to be broadcast over the station. This internship might be of interest to a student in political science who has an interest in how government works at the local level. Mr. Myers would provide training in writing for broadcast, and the station would reimburse the student for mileage.
- A sports writing internship focused on covering Washington College as well as local high school sports events. This student would also have the opportunity to work with the station's play-by-play announcer.
Contact: Assistant Dean, Dr. Kathy Sack
300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, Maryland 21620 | 410-778-2800 | 800-422-1782