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NMNH
INTERNSHIP TOPICS AVAILABLE
There
are currently no projects available in this topic area.
PROJECT
TITLE:
Museum Collections Moves
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Students will assist in the preparation and
move of collections from the National Museum
of Natural History (NMNH) to the Museum Support
Center (MSC) in Suitland, MD (about 7 miles
from NMNH). Collections may include alcohol
preserved specimens, meteorites, cryogenic specimens,
skeletal collections and other natural history
specimens. During the move systematic arrangements
of collections may be revised to match more
current nomenclature. Collections will be housed
in a renovated portion of MSC, Pod 3.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a hands-on project requiring attention
to detail and meticulous care of the objects
to be moved. It may also entail repetitive or
occasionally strenuous physical work (lifting
up to 30 lbs). Object handling training will
be provided but applicants must have good hand
eye coordination, patience and attention to
detail. They must be willing to work on a team
and at repetitive tasks.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Criis Geer Chagnon
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Phone:
202-633-2155
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E-mail:
geerc@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Old Loans Project
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The National Museum of Natural History routinely
lends and borrows natural history collections
items for use in research, education and exhibition.
This project is concerned with tracking and
retrieving loans that have been outstanding
for ten years or more. The intern will perform
research on the status of these loans using
a variety of means. The intern will search files
in the Office of the Registrar, work with NMNH
collections and collections management staff
to determine whether loaned items have been
returned and to confirm contact information
for lenders and borrowers, and may also assist
collections management staff in contacting lenders
or borrows and returning loaned items to the
appropriate collections. Through this project
the intern will be exposed to the functions
of the Office of the Registrar, and will become
familiar with some of the principles of collections
management policies and how they are applied.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiar with use of database, spreadsheet,
and word processing software.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Patricia Nutter
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Phone:
202-633-1627
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E-mail:
nutterp@si.edu |
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Ventures
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Collections
Management
anthropological
PROJECT
TITLE:
Southwest United States Ethnographic
Collections Imaging Project
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will work directly with a professional photographer
to image Puebloan ethnological collections (mostly Zuni
and Hopi) including handling objects by removing and replacing
them in storage as well post process digital images and
work with the NMNH collections database, Emu (Electronic
Museum).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with Anthropology, based on coursework, and
an interest in learning about museum collections photography.
The intern must be able to handle delicate specimens carefully
and should have a healthy respect for Native American culture.
Knowledge of digital photography is helpful.
TIMETABLE:
January 1 - September 30, 2012
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
David Rosenthal
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Phone:
301-238-1318
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E-mail:
rosenthd@si.edu |
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Collections Management
biological
PROJECT
TITLE:
The Field Book Project: Imaging Original
Expedition Notes and Journals
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Field Book Project is seeking an intern to work with
the primary source field book collections in the Department
of Botany. The Field Book Project is a collaborative initiative
between the Smithsonian Institution Archives and National
Museum of Natural History and works to improve access to
primary source field notes, expedition journals, photographs,
and other materials documenting field work for scientific
research and discovery. The field book collection spans
more than 150 years of scientific field work and contains
manuscripts and other materials that document information
on specimen collections that may not be available on the
specimen labels or in published literature. Interns will
reproduce original works in digital format for a myriad
of imaging products.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The intern must be able to handle delicate manuscripts carefully,
should have a healthy respect for historic collections,
and should be interested in learning about best practices
and techniques for digital imaging in an archival repository.
Attention to detail for quality control purposes is a must.Any
previous experience with digitization and/or knowledge of
digital image file formats, settings, embedded metadata
and naming conventions should be mentioned in the application.
TIMETABLE:
Two days per week if in school; four days per week during
summer.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Carolyn Sheffield
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Phone:
202-633-0902
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E-mail:
sheffieldc@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Curation
of imperiled pebblesnails from the Pacific Northwest
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Spend your summer learning about snails. Here's an opportunity
to assist in curating and databasing a large collection
of pebblesnails (Gastropoda: Fluminicola) from the Pacific
Northwest. Tasks will include organizing the collection,
re-vialing material, adding labels, sorting specimens, preparing
dry material, and databasing of records. GIS analysis of
data may also be included, depending on the intern's qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with zoology, based on coursework, and an interest
in learning about museum collections work. Facility with
Excel is required; ArcGIS experience is desirable, but not
required
TIMETABLE:
Three months; start date is negotiable
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Robert Hershler
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Phone:
202-633-1747
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E-mail:
hershlerr@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Conservation of Bureau of Land Management's
Botanical Voucher Collection
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Gain experience in proper botanical collection techniques,
botanical taxonomic identification, herbarium organization
and conservation practices, and appropriate record keeping
by joining the team to inventory and collect seed from all
the threatened and endangered plants within the United States.
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural
History has been designated by congress to be the national
depository for all collections made in federal parks and
on federally managed lands. As a result, all botanical collections
made within these areas must be housed in the United States
National Herbarium at the Natural History Museum in Washington,
DC. Beginning with the new millennium a consortium of botanical
gardens, museums, universities, and the United States Bureau
of Land Management started a project to inventory and collect
seed from all the threatened and endangered plants within
the United States. This seed would then be housed in a seed
bank, propagated and made available to federal agencies
and private landowners for restoration and remediation projects
throughout the country. In addition to the seed gathered
these organizations also made botanical voucher collections
not only to record the location of the seed collection but
to ensure that seed collected is definitively attributed
to the correct species. These vouchers will eventually become
a permanent part of the national botanical collection but
they require extensive conservation before that can occur.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants should be physically fit and able to stand
on their feet for long periods of time. The nature of the
work involved can be somewhat repetitive so the applicant
should have great attention to detail and the ability to
work independently
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite, flexible hours. Requesting at least 20 hours
per week. Weekend work may be possible.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Andrew P. Clark
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Phone:
202-633-0938
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E-mail:
clarkap@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Documenting the Washington-Baltimore
Flora
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The DC Herbarium is a subset of the US National Herbarium,
housed in the National Museum of Natural History, Natural
History Building. This herbarium holds plant specimens from
the Washington-Baltimore area, and is the basis for the
Annotated Checklist of the Vascular Plants of the Washington-Baltimore
Area. Newly acquired collections include plant specimens
from the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge herbarium. The
intern will help inventory these specimens into the specimen
collections database, then file them in to the DC Herbarium,
and assist with the revision of the Checklist of the Washington-Baltimore
Flora.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The intern must be able to handle delicate specimens carefully,
should have a healthy respect for historic collections,
and should be interested in learning about local plants
and plant classification. Any previous experience working
with data and data entry processes should be mentioned in
the application.
TIMETABLE:
One day per week if in school; three days per week during
summer.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Sylvia Orli
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Phone:
202-633-0911
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E-mail:
orlis@si.edu |
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ROJECT
TITLE:
Systematic Revision and Identification
Guide to Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus
planipennis)
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern(s) will be responsible for databasing primary
Buprestidae (Agrilus) literature. Records will be reconciled
with the Biodiversity Heritage Library (HBL) to determine
their availability in digital format. The candidate will
scan reprints not yet available in electronic format. Results
(database and pdf's) will be made available to the public
through Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)/Lifedesks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent hand/eye coordination. Ability to type. Attention
to detail. Good organizational skills.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Maria Lourdes Chamorro
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Phone:
202-633-1020
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E-mail:
chamorrom@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Beetle Diversity, Pixelated
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Seeking an intern who is interested in learning more about
beetle diversity and has experience with, and access to,
Adobe Photoshop to clean up and convert raw images of beetles
to produce high quality images for publication. This internship
is intended to be done remotely, with the possibility of
a few meetings at the NMNH Natural History Building. All
images will be provided. Creative feedback on using the
images for education and outreach purposes welcomed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
No specific experience is needed in entomology, but a general
biology background is helpful. Experience editing digital
images using Adobe Photoshop (or comparable software), access
to own computer and software, and willingness to work remotely
are required.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Christy Geraci
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Phone:
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E-mail:
geracic@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Insect Curation - ants, bees, and wasps
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DESCRIPTION:
The natural history collections of the NMNH form the basis
for all original research on the origin and diversity of
life on Earth. These collections are formed from natural
history specimens collected in the field, and these specimens
must be curated before they can be researched by Museum
scientists. Participants in this internship will learn the
art and science of scientific insect specimen curation within
the Hymenoptera (ants, bees and wasps), including specimen
preparation, specimen mounting, labeling, and finally, incorporation
of fully curated specimens into the US National Insect Collection.
Four significant projects are currently available for immediate
occupancy: 1) Cynipoidea of Ecuador, 2) Gallwasp parasitoid
curation and identification; 3) legacy specimen remediation;
4) labeling of backlog specimens for scientific use and
incorporation into the National Collection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Some experience with insects preferred, but not required.
Requires a minimum 2 month committment.
TIMETABLE:
Open.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Matt Buffington
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Phone:
202-633-4552
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E-mail:
matt.buffington@ars.usda.gov |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Saving the Cynipid Wasp Collection
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DESCRIPTION:
Cynipid wasps (otherwise known as ‘gall wasps’)
are an incredibly diverse group of insects. Ranging in size
from 1mm to 8mm, these sting-less wasps create ‘galls’
on plants such as roses and oaks. The NMNH possesses one
of the world’s foremost collections of these wasps,
built over the past 150 years of taxonomic research. Unfortunately,
this national treasure is in crisis, a result of being neglected
for the past 50 years. Participants in this internship will
learn the skills needed to address an aging yet important
insect collection, ranging from disposing of dirty, broken
drawers and foam bottom trays, to re-labeling crumbling
identification tags and updating the current names used
for species.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Some experience with insects preferred, but not required.
Requires a minimum 2 month committment.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Matt Buffington
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Phone:
202-633-4552
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E-mail:
matt.buffington@ars.usda.gov |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Valles Caldera National Preserve: Parasitic
wasp checklist and taxonomic study
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DESCRIPTION:
A large-scale passive sampling of the arthropod fauna of
VCNP (New Mexico) in 2008-2009. Our focal taxa included
groups of parasitic Hymenoptera, which are critically important
for regulating terrestrial arthropod populations and are
routinely used in controlling horticultural/agricultural
pests. Multiple malaise traps were deployed in representative
microhabitats and the resultant trap catch collected every
10 days from May-October each year. The purposes include
both expanding our knowledge of the parasitic hymenopteran
superfamily Chalcidoidea in the western United States and
identifying new taxa of potential importance for biological
control of insect pests. The successful candidate will be
trained in the morphology and identification of higher taxa
of parasitic Hymenoptera, sorting raw field samples, specimen
dehydration, specimen point/card mounting, and specimen
labeling. Further training is provided on the use of dichotomous
keys for identification of Chalcidoidea to genus or species.
The intern will use primary literature resources to determine
if taxa are described or represent new species. Depending
on time available, the intern will have the opportunity
to assist in a specific research project describing new
species of wasps parasitic on lacewings. In this case, training
is provided in dry dissection techniques and the preparation
of specimens for visualization by scanning electron microscopy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with insects preferred, but not required. Excellent
manual dexterity a plus. Typing and organizational skills
required. Requires a minimum 3-month commitment. Send CV
and two references to Contact person.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
Stipend, $2,500
CONTACT
Name:
Mike Gates
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Phone:
202-633-4549
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E-mail:
Michael.gates@ars.usda.gov |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Scanning Electron Microscopy of Wasps
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DESCRIPTION:
For more than 30 years the Scanning Electron Microscopy
Lab (SEM Lab) has assisted researchers at the Museum to
explore and understand our world at the microscopic level.
The SEM Lab is a multi-user, biological imaging facility
available to all the researchers at NMNH. It supports the
research interests and conservation efforts of NMNH scientists
by providing state-of-the-art instrumentation, training
in its use, and assistance in preparing samples for study.
The results are first-rate science as well as stunning views
of the natural world that surrounds each of us. Qualified
individuals will be trained in the use of the SEM as well
as learn a basic understanding of wasp morphology, micro-dissection
and classification.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Some experience with insects preferred, but not required.
Requires a minimum 3 month committment.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Mike Gates
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Phone:
202-633-4549
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E-mail:
Michael.gates@ars.usda.gov |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Fish Fintasies: Scanning Fish Illustrations
and Images
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Division of Fishes seeks an intern to help scan selected
illustrations from the Fish Illustration Collection. The
Fish Illustration Collection is located at the Museum Support
Center (MSC) in Suitland, Maryland (a free shuttle service
is provided from the Natural History Building) and contains
original art, photographs and other visual works depicting
various fish species found throughout the world. The collection
spans a time of more than 150 years and contains images
that document live fish characteristics, such as color and
other external anatomical features that may not be distinguished
in preserved specimens. Interns will reproduce original
works in digital format for a myriad of imaging products
including access to our images using our specimen database.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interns should have an attention to detail, an interest
in biological science, and ability to handle fragile museum
objects. Additionally, interns should be able to scan images
into digital format (tiff and jpg) using Adobe Photoshop,
and have a working knowledge of database software, e.g.
Microsoft Access.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Lisa Palmer
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Phone:
301-238-1734
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E-mail:
palmerl@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Reformatting Fish Radiographs: Digitizing
Radiographic Negatives
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DESCRIPTION:
The Fish Division seeks interns to scan radiographs from
the Fish Radiograph Collection. The collection is located
at the Museum Support Center (MSC) in Suitland, Maryland
(free shuttle service is provided from the Natural History
Building) and contains 25,000 radiograph plates imaged from
our fluid-preserved specimen collection. The radiograph
collection dates from 1950's and has images from thousands
of fish species ranging from the primitive & slimy hagfish
to complex but endearing puffers. Interns are needed to
reproduce the plates in digital format, create a spreadsheet
to record metadata, and if time allows, insert the images
into the multimedia module of KeEmu.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interns should have an attention to detail, interest in
biological science, ability to scan images into digital
format using Adobe Photoshop and working knowledge of Microsoft
Excel.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Lisa Palmer
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Phone:
301-238-1734
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E-mail:
palmerl@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Rehousing Radiographs and Birefringence
Project
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Intern(s) will work with the fish collection radiograph
film collection to determine the composition of the film
and rehouse the film plates. The radiograph film collection
contains approximately 31,500 radiograph plates dating from
the 1950's. The plates are film-based negatives of bone
or bone-like structures of fish specimens preserved in fluid.
While the plates themselves do not have much historic or
scientific merit, the information they contain is scientifically
valuable, representing taxa from some of the most primitive
groups (sharks) to advanced groups (pufferfish) of both
type and non-type specimens. Although fish specimens can
be "re x-rayed", the collection represents 45-50
years worth of effort and for some, fluid-preserved specimens
have lost bone structure over time. Thus "historic"
information cannot be obtained from existing specimens and
historic radiography plates could contain information that
is no longer available. In the past, the film industry used
a number of polymers as film supports. Some, such as cellulose
acetate, deteriorate with time. Other polymers, such as
polyester, are stable. While the majority of the fish collection
radiograph plates are polyester, sections of the collection
are deteriorating, indicated by a "vinegar" odor.
Off-gassing reveals that supports may consist of non-polyester
polymers, such as acetate. Interns will examine radiograph
plates to determine their composition, and thus the efficacy,
of the polymer support by non-destructive tests such as
using cross-polarizing filters; observe birefringence as
well as noting edge printing on the film to help identify
the polymers comprising the supports; after each examination,
will enter observed data for each film is into a spreadsheet
for further analysis; finally each piece of film will be
rehoused in preparation for movement to cold storage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interns should have an attention to detail, an interest
in biological science, ability to handle fragile museum
objects and ability to work under a fume snorkel.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Lisa Palmer
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Phone:
301-238-1734
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E-mail:
palmerl@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Cataloging and Imaging the Ichthyologist
File
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DESCRIPTION:
The Ichthyologist File is a collection of biographical information
about individual ichthyologists in the international natural
history community. The collection, arranged alphabetically
by last name, contains information of approximately 715
ichthyologists of well-known, and historic comportment such
as Spencer Baird and David Starr Jordan as well as modern
day, active ichthyologists such as Carole Baldwin. The makeup
of the collection varies and contains a range of photo prints
such as albumen, collodion, gelatin silver, black and white,
and color prints; hand written, mimeographed and/or typed
biographical sketches; newspaper and periodical clippings;
and miscellaneous objects, such as an glass lantern slides
and ambrotypes. Interns will examine the contents of each
file to update the storage using preservation techniques,
catalog the contents of the file using a Microsoft database,
and scan images of ichthyologists using Adobe Photoshop.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interns should have an attention to detail, an interest
in biological science, and ability to handle fragile museum
objects.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Lisa Palmer
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Phone:
301-238-1734
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E-mail:
palmerl@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Digital Imaging of Ants for Online Identification
Guide
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DESCRIPTION:
Staff of USDA's Systematic Entomology Lab, housed in the
Natural History Building, routinely receive insect specimens
for identification from ports of entry into the United States.
This service is a critical component in preventing accidental
introductions of invasive pests into the US. The majority
of the specimens identified by the USDA’s Hymenoptera
Unit consist ants. As a result, Research Entomologists in
the Hymenoptera Unit have begun work on a fully illustrated,
multiple entry online key (using LucID v. 3.4 software)
to help speed up the identification process. The intern
will prepare ant specimens for imaging with one of two high
performance digital imaging stations to produce images for
the key. In some instances post-imaging manipulation with
Photoshop may be required. Training will be provided in
the use of the imaging equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in photography/digital imaging, image processing,
and microscopy strongly encouraged. Experience with the
Adobe Creative Suite of image enhancement software a plus.
TIMETABLE:
Fall 2010
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Matt Buffington
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Phone:
202-382-1784
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E-mail:
matt.buffington@ars.usda.gov |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Fabulous Fish: Illustrations and Images
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DESCRIPTION:
The National Museum of Natural History is seeking interns
and volunteers to work with the Fish Illustration Collection.
The Fish Illustration Collection is located at the Museum
Support Center (MSC) in Suitland, Maryland and contains original
art, photographs and other visual works depicting various
fish species found throughout the world. The collection spans
a time of more than 150 years and contains images that document
live fish characteristics, such as color and other external
anatomical features that may not be distinguished in preserved
specimens. Interns and volunteers are needed to: rehouse the
illustrations following preservation procedures; perform a
detailed cataloging and inventory of the collection using
a database; and reproduce original works in digital format
for a myriad of imaging products.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest either in biological science, art history, paper
conservation, or digital imaging. Experience is helpful but
not necessary.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Lisa Palmer
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Phone:
301-238-1734
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E-mail:
palmerl@.si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Systema Dipterorum
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DESCRIPTION:
Flies, mosquitoes, gnats, etc., members of the insect order
Diptera, represent 10% of the known diversity of life, some
160,000 species, and are of critical importance to us as they
are disease vectors, pollinators, model organisms for research,
biological control agents, and plant pests. Their classification
and names are essential for information management. Our fly
names are used by the Encyclopedia of Life (EoL), The Global
Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), Species2000 and
many other international initiatives. Be a part of the team
building a modern online index to these flies. Become acquainted
with all aspects of our SD and then finalize a twig on our
tree of knowledge for flies. Some work may be boring, such
as data entry or filing of papers, but local field work to
collect and document flies will add variety. See us on the
web at http://www.diptera.org/
and under Names.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Open
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
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PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
F. Christian Thompson
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Phone:
202-382-1800
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E-mail:
thompsonf@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Preparing a List of Plant Species
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DESCRIPTION:
The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) calls for
a preliminary assessment list of the conservation status of
all known plant species. The student will use specimen data
from the U.S. National Herbarium to investigate and analyze
preliminary conservation assessments on select plant families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Gary Krupnick
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Phone:
202-633-0940
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E-mail:
krupnickg@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Botany of the United States Exploring
Expedition: 1838-1842
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DESCRIPTION:
Interns will work in the US National Herbarium on a longstanding
project to document the botanical collections of the US Exploring
Expedition. Individuals may conduct research online, and in
libraries and archives to resolve gaps in the specimen data.
Interns may also catalog specimens that have already been
located, using information from journals and correspondence
to enhance data records. Additional work may include physically
conserving these 170-year old specimens, transcribing historical
documents, and mapping the itinerary. Sure we've all heard
about the journeys of Captain Cook and Lewis & Clark but
have you ever heard about the US Exploring Expedition? Between
1838-1842, Charles Wilkes commanded 6 vessels, 346 men, and
9 "scientifics" in an around-the-world voyage of
exploration and discovery. Along the way, they collected tens
of thousands of plant specimens in places such as South America,
Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, Fiji, Samoa, Australia and
the Philippines … and they discovered Antarctica! The
Smithsonian Institution's natural history collections claim
their roots in the wealth of specimens brought back by these
intrepid explorers. And yet a comprehensive narrative of the
Botany of the US Exploring Expedition has not yet been done.
This project focuses on the botanical story of the expedition
from its historical and scientific perspectives. The project's
goals include enumerating the entire collection, conserving
each specimen, and producing a web presentation that integrates
specimens and historical documents, such as publications,
correspondence, manuscripts, field notes, and journal entries,
into a precise resource on the Botany of the US Exploring
Expedition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a strong interest in working directly
with museum collections, especially with regard to botanical
specimens. Must possess strong research skills. Must be able
to work independently and demonstrate a commitment to achieving
project goals. Must be detail oriented and highly motivated.
Careful handling MUST be applied in working with fragile,
historical specimens. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Access required. Knowledge of geographical information systems
(GIS) a plus. Individuals best suited to the project are team
oriented and good communicators.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rusty Russell
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Phone:
202-633-0943
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E-mail:
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TITLE:
Plant Species Image Collection
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DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Botany has been a pioneer in the creation
and use of digital imaging for plant specimens. More than
250,000 specimen images, more than 50,000 live plant images,
and more than 10,000 illustrations and microscopic images
comprise the majority of digital image content in the Department.
This library of photographic images is intended for public
as well as professional use. Two interns will be selected
to work with Plant Image Coordinator on a variety of tasks
including image creation using different technologies, metadata
management, public request fulfillment, In order to make searching
easier for non-scientists, common names and other terms need
to be added to the database. One intern is needed to research
common names of plant species in a variety of online sources
and update the database with these terms. Additional help
with creating digital images and organizing the image resources
may also be needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated experience using digital imaging equipment (scanning
or photography). To apply, email a letter of introduction,
a resume, and a recommendation from an instructor who is familiar
with your skills and work habits. Indicate your period of
availability.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rusty Russell
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Phone:
202-633-0943
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E-mail:
russellr@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Herbarium Curation - Filing Plant Specimens
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DESCRIPTION:
In this project interns will file mounted plant specimens
into the U.S. National Herbarium collections. Precise organization
is critical to the effective management of almost five million
plant specimens that have collected around the world for more
than 200 years. Herbarium specimens are generally mounted
on 11x17 sheets of archival paper and filed according to a
specific classification.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The intern must be able to handle delicate specimens carefully,
should have an appreciation of filing specimens properly,
and should be interested in plant classification. The intern's
knowledge of geography will improve by using references.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Debbie Bell
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Phone:
202-633-0924
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E-mail:
belld@si.edu |
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Floristic Changes in the Santa Rosa/San
Jacinto National Monument
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DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Botany collaborates with the U.S. National
Herbarium, the Riverside Municipal Museum, and the University
of California-Riverside on a project to document and map changes
in the flora of the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument
area in southern California. Using thousands of historic specimen
records and modern botanical collections, species composition
change is documented over a 100-year period. Herbarium specimens
from this locality have been assembled and these data need
to be formatted and reconciled with specimens and their images.
General locality information needs to be converted to geo-reference
points in order for it to be interpretable by GIS. Information
obtained from this project will contribute to improved public
education and land management priorities in the region.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have experience with MS Excel, and must understand
how to locate and assign geographical coordinates. To apply,
email a letter of introduction, a resume, and a recommendation
from an instructor who is familiar with your skills and work
habits. Indicate your period of availability.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rusty Russell
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Phone:
202-633-0943
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E-mail:
russellr@si.edu |
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Botany/Herbarium Curation Projects
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DESCRIPTION:
Assist with a variety of collections management tasks relating
to botanical specimens, including (but not limited to) sorting
National Cancer Institute herbarium specimen vouchers, filing
newly mounted or return loan specimens, mounting cryptograms
or phanerogam specimens, processing outgoing exchange, etc.
Some of the work will be at the Museum Support Center (MSC)
located in Suitland, Maryland and some will be at the Herbarium
located on the National Mall. The number/variety of tasks
will depend on whether the student is interested in interning
full or part time and the number of weeks available. Tasks
are suitable for part or full time person and for long or
short amounts of time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Linda Hollenberg
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Phone:
202-633-0937
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E-mail:
hollenl@si.edu |
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Arizona Flora Pilot Project
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DESCRIPTION:
A collaboration between the University of Arizona, the National
Park Service and the National Museum of Natural History
is directed at completing a specimen level catalog of plant
specimens from Arizona that are housed in the U.S. National
Herbarium. Using published references interns will locate
specimens in the herbarium, create a digital data record,
and enhance the record with data obtained from original
field books. Specimens may be compared to the original collecting
journals and other online databases to ensure accuracy.
In some instances interns must reconcile the scientific
name of the specimen with modern treatments and perform
minor curation within the collection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be proficient in MS Access and should be
able to locate and interpret geographical coordinate data.
To apply, email a letter of introduction, a resume, and
a recommendation from an instructor who is familiar with
your skills and work habits. Indicate your period of availability.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rusty Russell
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Phone:
202-633-0943
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E-mail:
russellr@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Documenting Historical Expeditions
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DESCRIPTION:
Many important historical journeys, expeditions and voyages
produced botanical collections that were deposited in the
U.S. National Herbarium of the National Museum of Natural
History. In order to highlight these important events, one
page websites are being produced that tell the story of
these plant collecting activities. Interns will conduct
original research into assigned expeditions and acquire
information, obtain images and locate pertinent maps. Specimens
that tie into the story will be located within the herbarium.
Then interns will produce a carefully constructed one-page
presentation of this information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and
possess good research abilities for tracking down information.
To apply, email a letter of introduction, a resume, a writing
sample, and a recommendation from an instructor who is familiar
with your skills and work habits. Indicate your period of
availability and maximum hours per week.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rusty Russell
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Phone:
202-633-0943
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E-mail:
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TITLE:
The World of Maps
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
There are over 30,000 maps in various research Departments
of the National Museum of Natural History dating from the
1830s to the present. A project has been underway to organize
the maps, create images of them and enter data about them
into a database. The intern will assist in identifying obscure
maps, creating images of the maps, editing the images, entering
information about the maps into the database.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in maps and some knowledge of geography. Basic
computer skills. Knowledge of Nautical Charts a plus.
TIMETABLE:
Rolling starts begining March 2012.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Jim Harle
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Phone:
410-940-8873
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E-mail:
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Collections
Management
geological
There
are currently no projects available in this topic area.
Development
PROJECT
TITLE:
Development Internship
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Interns will support all aspects of the Natural History
Museum's fundraising efforts, including: administrative
support for the Development Office staff (filing, data
entry, etc.), database entry and management, participation
in donor events and constituent activities, prospect research
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate(s) should be able to commit to 2 days per week
(5-8 hours per day) and be in good academic standing.
The ideal candidate should have excellent analytical,
communication and organizational skills. Strong research,
computer (e.g. knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel,
and databases) and writing skills are desirable. Knowledge
of Raiser's Edge is strongly desired
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Jenny L. Williams
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and Outreach
PROJECT
TITLE:
Global Genome Outreach
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will design activities and a Global Genome station
for onsite, interactive visitor experiences on genomic research
as part of the NMNH Education Center that will open in 2013.
Tasks include: 1) a discovery phase focused on understanding
the way all the component parts of the Global Genome Initiative
work together, 2) front end evaluation consisting of gleaning
information from visitors to the Museum on genomics, 3)
concept development for activities and a Global Genome station,
4) drafting, and prototyping activities, and designing a
GGI station, 5) testing activities with the visiting public,
6) identifying audiences, and 7) reporting on findings and
outcomes. This
station and the activities will cover specific aspects of
biodiversity genetic research. This includes 1) how genetic
information compares with morphological information to interpret
the tree of life (what is the tree of life and why do we
care), 2) What genes tell us about biodiversity (how do
we interpret and compare genetic information (e.g., aligning
sequences, interpreting sequence differences, apply molecular
clocks, etc.), or just a gene from a string of DNA, what
is DNA sequencing and how is it done?
QUALIFICATIONS:
Biology, Anthropology, Education, or related majors are
encouragedy. Strong development and writing skills are required.
Background knowledge/reading of basic biology and genetics
is strongly suggested.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Katharine Barker
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Phone:
202-633-2460
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E-mail:
barkerk@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Education Center Collections
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Interns will assist with collections management aspects,
in preparation for the 2013 opening the Museum's new Education
Center, including: conducting an inventory of the education
collections, including identifying objects, updating and
formatting records in the EMu database (training will be
provided), photographing collections objects and entering
photos into EMu, assigning numbers to collections objects
that either do not have numbers or have numbers that will
no longer be used, assisting staff to determine levels of
access and handling of the collections, re-housing collections
objects, assigning QR code information to collections objects
and attaching the QR codes to the objects themselves or
to their housing materials, and transferring objects from
temporary storage into the new, public facility at NMNH.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have knowledge of collections management
standards, methods for museum registration (including description
of objects), and object care. Candidates should be detail
oriented, able to handle delicate objects, have a high degree
of accuracy and patience, and have the ability to work independently
as well as in groups. Familiarity with museum programs like
EMu, TMS, Multi Mimsy or Microsoft Access is a plus. This
is a graduate level internship and a bachelor's degree in
Natural Sciences or Anthropology is a must. Candidates should
also have a working knowledge of at least one of the following
fields in Natural History:
Vertebrate Zoology, Invertebrate Zoology, Anthropology,
Entomology, Paleobiology, Mineral Sciences.
TIMETABLE:
applications are due 15 December 2011; internships begin
1 February 2012.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Lisa Marie Porter
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Phone:
202-633-8855
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E-mail:
PorterL@si.edu |
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TITLE:
New Media and Video Podcasting
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Over the past year, the Education and Outreach department
has made great strides and substantial investments in high
quality, audio-visual production equipment, software, and
editing programs to embark on an NMNH podcasting series
for improved science communications on behalf of the museum.
This project seeks to bring in multimedia-savvy students
to further this multimedia initiative and to create both
audio and video media for distribution online. Duties to
include: reviewing project scope, content, and footage;
videotaping scientific lectures, live events, and interviews
(possibly during evenings or weekends); producing edited
podcasts in Final Cut Pro; taking still photographs; transporting
and setting up multimedia equipment for video shoots; transcoding
and uploading media projects to various online platforms;
transcribing video for the creation of closed captions;
and working with NMNH curators and scientists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants need to be good communicators, show experience
in cinematography and using new media technology, and have
a background in Final Cut Pro. Experience in a science-related
field also a plus.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Katie Velazco
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Phone:
202-633-1100
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E-mail:
velazcok@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Education
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DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), Alaska Office in Anchorage,
Alaska is looking for students interested in a museum education-focused
internship. Interns will work with ASC and Anchorage Museum
staff to create educational programming for the "Living
Our Cultures" exhibition. Interns will participate
in development meetings; develop and produce gallery activities;
contribute to the production and implementation of guides
and tours; and conduct evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Recent graduate or graduate students. Experience and coursework
in education and Indigenous cultures required. Experience
working with digital media required.
TIMETABLE:
Annual placements, fall.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Dawn Biddison
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Phone:
907-929-9208
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E-mail:
biddisond@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Insect Zoo / Butterfly Pavilion Animal
Care
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DESCRIPTION:
The intern will assist with the plant care and daily care
and maintenance of the many species of insects, spiders, crustaceans,
millipedes and centipedes on and off display in the Insect
Zoo and Butterfly pavilion. The intern will have the opportunity
to learn about the care of these creatures first-hand by imagining
and completing a project mutually agreed upon by the intern
and Museum staff. The intern will also interact with museum
visitors, maintain clean conditions in the exhibits and lab,
and work with staff to ensure safe handling and containment
of the insects in the Insect Zoo and the Butterfly Pavilion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Dan Babbitt
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Phone:
202-633-1089
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E-mail:
babbittd@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Annual Newsletter
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DESCRIPTION:
Since 1993, the Arctic Studies Center (ASC) has produced an
annual newsletter for donors, supporters and colleagues that
reviews the Center’s research initiatives, fieldwork,
exhibits and publications. The newsletter is currently distributed
to approx. 1500 subscribers, and is posted on the ASC
website. We are looking for a student with an interest
in circumpolar studies who can both assist in the production
of the upcoming newsletter and more importantly, lead an effort
to produce a comprehensive index of all past editions. This
would be an ideal project for someone with superior writing/editing
skills and an interest in archives development or scientific
history.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven writing/editing skills and experience in desktop publishing
preferred.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
William Fitzhugh
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Phone:
202-633-1887
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E-mail:
fitzhugh@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Production of archaeological field reports
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC) is looking for interns with
a background in archaeology and experience working with desktop
publishing and graphic design software. If you have an interest
in either the cultural history of Mongolia or historic archaeology
in coastal Quebec, and would also like to refine your skills
in Adobe programs like PhotoShop, Illustartor and InDesign,
we would love to work with you on the production of our annual
field reports. We aim to produce technical field reports that
both adequately document our archaeological research, and
appeal to general readers interested in learning more about
the ASC’s initiatives in these diverse regions. Completed
reports are submitted to provincial authorities and are posted
on the ASC website: http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/pub_field.html
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Some experience working with Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator
or InDesign is preferred.
TIMETABLE:
Fall and Spring
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
William Fitzhugh
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Phone:
202-633-1887
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E-mail:
fitzhugh@si.edu |
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and Public
Programs
PROJECT
TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Documentary Films
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DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), Alaska Office in Anchorage,
Alaska is looking for students interested in an Anthropology-focused
internship. Interns will work with ASC staff to create films
of Native consultations for the Living Our Cultures exhibition.
Wintern(s) will: participate in design and set-up, filming,
editing and producing finished films for a public access website.
Depending on experience, the intern(s) may also assist with
producing language-teaching short films and public programming
short films.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced undergraduate or recent graduate. Experience and
coursework in anthropology and Indigenous cultures required.
Experience working with digital media required.
TIMETABLE:
Bi-annual (summer and fall)
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Dawn Biddison
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Phone:
907-929-9208
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E-mail:
biddisond@si.edu |
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Facilities
and Operations
There
are currently no projects available in this topic area.
Information
Technologies
PROJECT
TITLE:
Creation of User-friendly Program
for quantitative analytics
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will write and compile a new analytical technique
using program language with user-friendly interface
and I/O options. The technique for pattern and structure
recognition in a multigroup assemblage has been reduced
to simple algebraic formulae for programming. The formulae
and structure are currently written in Excel with graphics.
The result is to be made available through a future
website to researchers in biodiversity, economics, paleoecology,
educational measurement among others and will include
authorship attribution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of EXCEL, algebra, R or C++ and graphics programming.
Ability to make user friendly I/O. Knowledge of regression
a plus
CONTACT
Name:
Lee-Ann C Hayek
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Phone:
202-633-0842
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E-mail:
hayekl@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Pan-Smithsonian Cryo-Initiative
Business Development Plan
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Pan-Smithsonian Cryo-Initiative (PSCI) aims to provide
for the fully-resourced care of the Smithsonian Institution's
frozen biomaterial collections through collaborative
management as well as increase online access to its
collections via a Virtual Biorepository. Interns will
design and conduct a research project to generate a
list of funding opportunities and potential donors for
the PSCI. Expected outcomes include: real world experience
working through the intelligence cycle, experience selecting
and testing techniques for a specific problem, and first-hand
knowledge of sources of intelligence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Coursework in research methods and/or business intelligence.
Knowledge of scientific communities of practice is helpful
CONTACT
Name:
Piper Mullins
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Phone:
202-633-4054
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E-mail:
mullinsp@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Pan-Smithsonian Cryo-Initiative
Environmental Analysis project
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Pan-Smithsonian Cryo-Initiative (PSCI) aims to provide
for the fully-resourced care of the Smithsonian Institution's
frozen biomaterial collections through collaborative
management as well as increase online access to its
collections via a Virtual Biorepository. Interns will
conduct an environmental scan of the various biorepository
communities including: a. develop a list of biorepository
archiving best practices/SOPs resources for future reference
and/or b. develop a list of scientific metadata standards
for biorepositories.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Students must possess coursework in research methods,
knowledge management, and/or business intelligence.
Knowledge archiving practices, especially scientific
protocols, is helpful.
CONTACT
Name:
Piper Mullins
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Phone:
202-633-4054
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E-mail:
mullinsp@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Creating Biographical Authority
Files for the Smithsonian's Field Book Project
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Using the Encoded Archival Context metadata schema,
the incumbent will create new and enrich existing biographical
authority files for scientists. These records will enhance
collection and item level records for primary source
biodiversity research materials in the disciplines of
botany, entomology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology,
and paleobiology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled or enrolled within the last 6 months
as a graduate student in Library, Information, or Museum
studies program. Completion of, or currently enrolled
in, coursework in metadata, cataloging, or archival
description, and ability to demonstrate understanding
of how metadata relate to objects. Applicants may substitute
work experience in cataloging or metadata for the coursework
requirement, if they can demonstrate knowledge, skills,
and abilities relating to the subjects AND their underlying
concepts.
TIMETABLE:
Fall 2011
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Carolyn Sheffield
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Phone:
202-633-0902
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E-mail:
sheffieldc@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Systems Management and Biodiversity
Informatics
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Internships in systems management, systems development,
technical writing, data visualization, and systems policy.
Interns will research metrics to be applied to museum
systems and social media, examine and report on museum
representation in Google Earth, geo-reference museum
biodiversity collections, identify and improve access
to geo-referenced projects, support development of existing
systems, and use Google Apps, R, MATLAB, Circos, GIS,
and other graphics applications to create data visualizations.
Interns will receive hands-on training and guidance
from Museum staff in data administration and some software
programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled Ph.D., Master's, or advanced Undergraduate
students in one or more of the following areas: information
science, computer science, geography, bioinformatics,
biology, geology, statistics, and mathematics. Working
knowledge of a programming language and/or data management
practices is a plus.
TIMETABLE:
Rolling deadline. Full- or part-time for a minimum of
three weeks.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Jamie Whitacre
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Phone:
202-230-8447
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E-mail:
whitacrej@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Image preparation for the Encyclopedia
of Life
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Would you like to contribute to the Encylopedia
of Life (EOL)? We need scientific names marked up
in an XML format for the many different species that we
are preparing to add to new and existing EOL pages. These
names and images were prepared in the late 19th-early
20th century for a rare work that will provide the only
information and images for many species on the Web.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic text editing experience, ability to focus and pay
great attention to detail.
TIMETABLE:
Flexible
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Anna Weitzman
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Phone:
202-633-0846
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E-mail:
Weitzman@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
NMNH Intranet Project
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern(s) will create, update and refresh web pages
for the Museum's internal website, including updating
features weekly throughout the website to provide employees
with up-to-date information as well as creating new web
pages as the need arises. The project may require research
for new code libraries or tools to enhance the current
intranet by offering new features on the website (ex.
a new RSS feed). The intern will also be given the opportunity
to help create training documentation for our users and
aid in the creation of a Usage Report based on website
statistics that will help report what features of the
website are most successful.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, HTML, CSS
and JavaScript are required. Understanding of AJAX, XML,
RSS and/or Flash is preferred. Candidate should have good
communication skills, be highly motivated, and have the
ability to follow through with projects in a timely matter
while still maintaining attention to detail.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Kristina Sisk
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Phone:
202.633.0749
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E-mail:
siskk@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Mobile Website Developer
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern(s) will create or refresh web pages on the
current mobile website including keeping content on the
current site up-to-date as well researching new and exciting
offerings for the website. The project will require independent
work while researching mobile offerings done by other
museums and educational institutions and documenting/presenting
the findings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in HTML, ASP.NET,
CSS and JavaScript are required. Use of smart phones and
an understanding of AJAX, XML, and RSS are preferred.
Candidate should have good communication skills, be highly
motivated, and have the ability to follow through with
projects in a timely matter while still maintaining attention
to detail.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Kristina Sisk
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Phone:
202.633.0749
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E-mail:
siskk@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Intranet Lunch Menu Application
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern(s) will create a web application using jQuery,
JavaScript and XML. The web application will be an input
form for lunch menu items that when saved will then write
an XML document that will be read by the lunch menu widget.
The project will offer the intern(s) the chance to interface
with an enterprise system for developing. The project
will require the Intern to work independently and to thoroughly
document the application development process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in HTML, jQuery,
XML and JavaScript are required. Candidate should have
good communication skills, be highly motivated, and have
the ability to follow through with projects in a timely
matter while still maintaining attention to detail.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Kristina Sisk
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Phone:
202.633.0749
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E-mail:
siskk@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Podcasts &
On-line Tours
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DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), Alaska Office in Anchorage
Alaska is looking for students interested in an Anthropology-focused
technology internship to assist with the Sharing
Knowledge website and Living Our Cultures, Sharing
Our Heritage: The First Peoples of Alaska exhibition.
Interns will work under ASC supervision to create podcasts
and virtual tours for the Sharing Knowledge web site.
Duties to include: reviewing project scope, content and
research footage; creating podcast outlines; reviewing
archival sound footage, obtaining use rights and converting
footage; working with Native community members to conduct
oral history interviews; producing edited podcasts; working
with Alaska Native culture bearers to create virtual tours.
Interns will work under the supervision of ASC curators
and Anchorage Museum staff in the Information Technology
and Media departments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced undergraduate or recent graduate. Experience
and coursework in anthropology and Indigenous cultures
required. Experience working with digital media required.
TIMETABLE:
Bi-annual (summer and fall)
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Dawn Biddison
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Phone:
907-929-9208
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E-mail:
biddisond@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Website and
Gallery Interactives Films
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DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), Alaska Office in Anchorage
Alaska is looking for students interested in an Anthropology-focused
technology internship for the Sharing
Knowledge website and Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our
Heritage: The First Peoples of Alaska exhibition. Interns
will assist ASC staff on content for the Sharing Knowledge
web site and Living Our Cultures exhibition interactives.
Duties to include: acquisition, formatting, caption-writing
& upload of archival photographs and illustrations of
Alaska & Eastern Siberia Native peoples; editing and
uploading new text content from Native consultations; updating
museum information content. Interns will work under the
supervision of ASC curators and work with library archives
staff at the Anchorage Museum and University of Alaska.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate student. Experience and/or coursework in anthropology
and Indigenous cultures preferred.
TIMETABLE:
Bi-annual (spring and summer)
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Dawn Biddison
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Phone:
907-929-9208
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E-mail:
biddisond@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Biodiversity Multimedia Internship
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Encyclopedia of Life
is seeking student interns to assist with the development
of multimedia content and associated web tools. Projects
include: finding high quality biodiversity multimedia collections
online; recruiting new EOL multimedia contributors; participating
in the administration of the EOL Flickr
group; developing EOL multimedia interest groups on
other social networking sites; participating in quality
control for EOL multimedia materials; creating/adapting
scientific multimedia materials for educational use; assisting
in the development of tools for collecting, annotating,
and disseminating EOL multimedia content; providing technical
and logistical assistance to EOL multimedia contributors;
writing and editing technical support materials (web pages,
slide presentations, screencasts, podcasts) for EOL multimedia
users and contributors; participating in the development
of best practices for EOL multimedia management; evaluating
the development of the EOL multimedia collection and its
use by different user communities. Interns may work on site
at the NMNH in Washington, DC, or they may work remotely
at their home institutions. EOL staff will provide training
in relevant multimedia technologies, practices, and policies.
Reliable internet access and the ability to participate
in remote video conferences is essential for off-site interns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate or graduate student or recent life science
graduates. Experience working with visual or sound media
is required. Candidates must have excellent communication
skills and must be reliable, self-motivated, and capable
of working independently.
TIMETABLE:
Internships can begin at any time throughout the year. Interns
should plan on working 8-20 hours per week, for a minimum
of 12 weeks.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Katja Schulz
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Phone:
202-633-0105
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E-mail:
schulzk@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Technical Writing Internship
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Encyclopedia of Life
(EOL) is seeking student interns to help with the writing
of high priority species pages for special EOL projects
and program areas. Interns will be able to select their
topic area of organisms. Students interested in marine organisms,
plants, and arthropods are particularly encouraged to apply.
Interns will: undertake multiple writing/research assignments;
survey available online resources for a given species; conduct
literature research and communicate with subject area specialists;
draft, write and edit species pages; and use and test EOL
data entry tools. Interns may work on site at the NMNH in
Washington, DC, or they may work remotely at their home
institutions. Reliable internet access and the ability to
participate in remote video conferences is essential for
off-site interns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate or graduate students or recent life science
graduates. Candidates must have excellent writing skills,
must be able to work independently and efficiently, and
must be willing to meet project deadlines.
TIMETABLE:
Internships can begin at any time throughout the year. Interns
should plan on working 8-20 hours per week, for a minimum
of 12 weeks.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Katja Schulz
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Phone:
202-633-0105
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E-mail:
schulzk@si.edu |
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Laboratory
Techniques
PROJECT
TITLE:
Genetic variation in plant species
and populations
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Variation in plant DNA can differentiate populations,
especially those with geographic variation, and/or species
and genera. Generally, interns would isolate DNA from
frozen or silica-dried plant samples, amplify DNAs for
known marker regions (conduct PCR) and submit PCR products
to the technician who runs our automated DNA sequencers.
To detect this variation, markers include chloroplast
and ribosomal gene spacers and, in some cases, microsatellites
(also known as SSR's or Simple Sequence Repeats). Current
projects available include DNA barcoding of frozen plant
tissue collections, detection of variation in six oak
samples, use of microsatellites to look for differentiation
within species, use of DNA sequencing to detect variation
within and among populations of an endangered plant species,
and several doing sequencing of species within a genus.
Data produced would require analyses using computer program
packages available in the Laboratory of Analytical Biology
and Department of Botany.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Some molecular genetics laboratory experience is preferred,
including, but not only, use of micropipetters and dilution
of solutions. The most competitive candidates would have
experience with DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis and/or
PCR. Familiarity with Word and Excel are required, familiarity
with Powerpoint would be helpful. Preferred candidates
would have an interest in botany and/or evolutionary biology.
TIMETABLE:
No summer placements. Next available openings Fall 2011.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Liz Zimmer
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Phone:
301-238-1118
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E-mail:
zimmerl@si.edu |
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Media
and Public Affairs
PROJECT
TITLE:
Sustainable Seafood programming
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will assist with the planning and implementation
of a reception in the Sant Ocean Hall and sit down supper
in the Rotunda with interactive stations about keeping our
seafood supply healthy and eating healthy seafood; there
will be sustainable seafood hors-d'oeurvres and wine for
the reception and dinner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in media and public relations work - ability
to prepare press releases and announcements, knowledge of
social media, ability to follow-up with the media to interest
them in promoting and reporting on the event; knowledge
of the local media, including blogs
TIMETABLE:
To begin in February 2012 and work until June 21, 2012
AWARD
PACKAGE:
$4,000 stipend
CONTACT
Name:
Carolyn Margolis
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Phone:
202-633-1140
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E-mail:
Margolis@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Science News Writing Internship
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Participants will work on science news and feature stories
for NMNH, as well as related press materials including news
releases and backgrounders. These internships require a
strong background in journalism and an interest in science.
The working environment is collegial, creative and collaborative.
NMNH’s Office of Public Affairs is constantly dealing
with high paced stories, new discoveries, and leading scientific
research.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College graduate, Master’s candidate, writing experience
required.
TIMETABLE:
Flexible; 3 month minimum.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Kelly Carnes
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Phone:
202-633-2950
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E-mail:
carnesk@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Public Affairs Intern
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Primary projects include: acting as liaison between media
and museum scientists, working with VIP's, local, national,
and international film and television crews, maintaining an
extensive media database of all museum media references, writing
and updating press materials including news releases fact
sheets, and web copy, as well as general administrative office
tasks. Emerging projects include broadcast and print digitization,
podcasting, and participation in new media platforms such
a social networks sites. Experience with social media and
audio/visual editing software preferred, but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate level. Strong communications skills and excellent
knowledge of Microsoft Office.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite. Dates are flexible but typically coincide with
academic semesters. Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week
for at least 3 months required.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT:
Name:
Kelly Carnes
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Phone:
202-633-2950
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E-mail:
carnesk@si.edu |
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Project
and Program Management
There
are currently no projects available in this topic area.
Research
Assistance
anthropological
PROJECT
TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Archaeology
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), Alaska Office in Anchorage
Alaska is looking for students interested in an Archaeology-focused
internship. Intern(s) will prepare data for journal publication,
including: working in the Arctic Studies archaeology lab
(Anchorage); reviewing and coding archaeological site data
for revised regional GIS analysis of coastal settlement
patterns in the Gulf of Alaska; and reviewing AHRS records
at the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology (Anchorage).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced undergraduate or graduate student in Alaskan archaeology.
Experience with databases and GIS preferred.
TIMETABLE:
2011
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Aron Crowell
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Phone:
907-929-9207
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E-mail:
crowella@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Arctic Studies Center Public Programming
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DESCRIPTION:
The Arctic Studies Center (ASC), Alaska Office in Anchorage,
Alaska is looking for students interested in an Anthropology-focused
internship. Intern(s) will assist ASC staff on Native consultations
at the "Living Our Cultures" exhibition. The intern(s)
will assist with the study of Native culture and objects
for consultation; prepare consultation materials; attend,
assist and photo-document consultations; and transcribe
and edit consultation discussions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate students.
Experience and coursework in anthropology and Indigenous
cultures required.
TIMETABLE:
Bi-annual (fall and spring)
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Dawn Biddison
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Phone:
907-929-9208
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E-mail:
biddisond@si.edu |
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TITLE:
North American Indian Research
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DESCRIPTION:
The intern will investigate historical photography, North
American Indians ethnology and history of anthropology. Some
current projects include publication of a work by Alice C.
Fletcher titled Life Among the Indians: Camping with the Sioux
and Omaha, 1881-1882; a publication of the history of the
Society for Visual Anthropology (SVA) visual research conference
(the SVA is a unit of the American Anthropological Association);
and a publication on Northwest Coast Indian architecture from
Wrangell, Alaska.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Accuracy and attention to detail is required. Anthropology
or American History background with interest in Native Americans
would be helpful.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Joanna Scherer
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Phone:
202-633-1962
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E-mail:
schererj@si.edu |
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Research
Assistance
biological
PROJECT
TITLE:
Digitizing Diversity of Diptera Pollinators
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DESCRIPTION:
Think you know flies? Think again. Inspiring fear, disgust,
and usually symbols of death and decay in literature and
art, the diversity of body form and lifestyle in flies has
been largely misrepresented by a few, common species. The
goal of this initiative is to curate and digitize information
on groups of Diptera (two-wing flies) important to pollination.
Projects available include 1) microphotography of insect
specimens, 2) digitization of primary literature, 3) Creation
of outreach materials related to Diptera pollination.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Some work with insects is preferred, but not required based
on other qualifications. Interest in photography and digital
imaging software a plus. Requires 2 month minimum commitment
at 10 or more hours a week .
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Shelah Morita
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Phone:
202-633-1008
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E-mail:
moritas@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Proboscis evolution in long-tounged
flies
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DESCRIPTION:
This project seeks to understand potential coevolution of
long proboscides (mouth parts) in long-proboscid fly pollinators
with the flowers they pollinate in South Africa. The intern
will participate in the measurement, databasing and analysis
of flies for this project.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Some experience dealing with insect specimens and collections
is desirable. The intern must be good working with small,
delicate objects. Computer skills, including a basic understanding
of MS Excel is necessary. Must be willing to learn how to
use the project database. An interest in plant-insect interactions
and or insect morphology is a plus. Requires 2 month minimum
commitment at 10 or more hours a week.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Shelah Morita
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Phone:
202-633-1008
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E-mail:
moritas@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Translation of Scientific German (XIX
Century) text
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Translate to English (or Spanish) scientific text describing
species of beetles written in XIX Century German. Does not
have to translate all the text, just important sections
under each species. Total number of species requiring translation:
approximately 40-50. More species need translation, as the
author was quite prolific, but 40-50 are currently the most
pressing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in German. Familiarity with insect morphology.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
M.L. Chamorro-Lacayo
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Phone:
202-633-1020
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E-mail:
chamorrom@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Comparative leaf and spathe anatomy
in the genus Commelina (Commelinaceae)
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DESCRIPTION:
Commelina is the largest genus of the plant family
Commelinaceae. Although it occurs worldwide, it is especially
diverse in tropical Africa, where more than half of its
170 species occur. The African species occur in a great
diversity of habitats. The leaves and spathes (leafy bracts
that enclose the flowers and fruits) in Commelina
species are similar in their development, but each has a
different function. The question that we are asking is whether
species that grow in drier habitats show a greater differentiation
between the leaves and spathes than species that grow in
moist habitats. To answer this question we will use leaves
and spathes of plants that are being grown in the Botany
Department Research Greenhouse. The emphasis will be on
plant anatomy and microtechnique. The techniques to be used
will include paraffin-embedded sections, whole leaf (and
spathe) clearings, epidermal scrapes, and scanning electron
microscopy. All techniques will be taught as part of the
project, but previous lab experience is advantageous
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Bob Faden
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Phone:
202-633-0971
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E-mail:
fadenr@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Do it with nemertean worms, and on the
internet
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Intern projects focus on populating the Nemertea
Lifedesk, a subsidiary partner of the Encyclopedia of
Life. The web site serves as a relatively comprehensive
knowledge-base for specialists, other professionals, and
interested students. Internship activities include scanning
and/or translating literature on taxonomy and biology of
nemerteans, gathering information to populate species pages,
researching and compiling information such as geographic
locality data, and possibly describing a new species, studying
microscopical anatomy and/or genetic relationships. Nemertean
worms are predators; they occupy all marine habitats, as
well as some terrestrial and freshwater habitats. They can
be ecologically significant and are key players in understanding
animal evolution. They are weird and cool and can be beautiful
or ugly, but mostly, they are very difficult to study, leading
to historical and current paucity of expertise with much
remaining to be discovered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with marine invertebrates, worms, histology,
molecular phylogenetics, biomechanics, photomicrography,
digital imaging, 3-d reconstruction, computer programming,
web site development (esp. MySQL, PHP, HTML, Drupal), illustration,
bioinformatics, or a mix of these, is helpful. Relevant
computer or laboratory experience is advantageous but not
necessary.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite, any time of year.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
Name:
Jon Norenburg
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Phone:
202-633-1783
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E-mail:
norenburgj@si.edu |
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Research
Assistance
geological
PROJECT
TITLE:
Digitization of excavation quarry
maps from California and Chile
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will assist in processing paper quarry map
data from two different excavations of fossil marine mammals:
one, conducted recently in Chile (2010-2011) by Smithsonian
and Chilean scientists; and one from California (1994)
by the San Diego Natural History Museum. The goal is to
digitize these maps, especially all of the bones and their
orientations, using drawing tablets and associated software.
Subsequent analyses will focus on using Rose diagrams
and abundance metrics to understand the taphonomy and
paleoecology of these localities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with graphics tablets (e.g., WACOM-brand, etc)
and Adobe CS platforms (i.e., Illustrator and Photoshop)
preferred, but not necessary. Candidate can be trained
with minimal time; an aptitude for troubleshooting and
quickly learning new software and hardware is key.
TIMETABLE:
December - March 2012
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Nick Pyenson
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Phone:
202-633-1366
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E-mail:
pyensonn@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Digitization of fossil whales from
Chile
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DESCRIPTION:
The intern(s) will process a large volume of digital datasets
collected in November, 2011, from an emergency salvage
expedition jointly organized between the Smithsonian and
collaborating Chilean institutions. In 2010, a road construction
company expanding the Pan-American Highway uncovered a
putative mass death assemblage of fossil marine mammals
that are likely Pliocene (~5-3 million years old) in age.
Further study shows that this new site is dominated by
complete skeletons of large baleen whales (n >35),
and other fossil marine mammals. With funding from the
National Geographic Society, Smithsonian scientists and
staff from the 3D Digitization Program Office conducted
both long-range and high-resolution laser scans of the
remaining fossil material, for archiving and scientific
study. A variety of 3D digitization projects may also
supplement work on Chilean fossil marine mammal data set.
The specific work of the project involves using software
to process 3D scanned data for end use in research or
public access online and in museums. Additional duties
could include operating 3D scanning equipment, object
handling and processing 3D data for other projects. The
main
duty station will be at SI building facilities in Landover,
Maryland, between the Landover and New Carrolton Metro
stations. Work may occasionally take place downtown at
the National Museum of Natural History or other Smithsonian
museums. A shuttle system will be available for daily
or occasional commute between museums and Landover facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with 3D CAD, sculpting, animating and rendering.
3D software experience might include 3D Studio Max, Maya,
Zbrush, AutoCAD, Rhino etc. Experience with professional
photo and video equipment and software is also of interest.
An aptitude for troubleshooting and quickly learning new
software and hardware is key.
TIMETABLE:
December - March 2012
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Nick Pyenson
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Phone:
202-633-1366
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E-mail:
pyensonn@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Cathodoluminescence of pegmatitic
quartz – a case study of the Himalaya pegmatite,
San Diego County, California
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the project is to examine quartz crystals
that have been collected from miarolitic cavities of the
Himalaya pegmatite, California and using CL techniques
the student will look for evidence of magmatic growth
zoning, replacement textures, recrystallization and post-magmatic
alteration that may be preserved in the quartz. Quartz
is ubiquitous in granitic pegmatites, forming throughout
the crystallization history of unzoned and zoned bodies.
Miarolitic cavities (pockets) generally occur during the
final stages of pegmatite consolidation and are the main
source of specimen- and gem-grade quartz crystals. Although
the quartz often forms as near-perfect crystals, their
growth history is poorly known but can be evaluated using
cathodoluminescence (CL).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background and course work in geology.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Michael Wise
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Phone:
202-633-1826
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E-mail:
wisem@si.edu |
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TITLE:
Trace element variations in pegmatitic
muscovite from the Jacumba pegmatite field, California.
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will analyze muscovite from the Jacumba pegmatite
field, San Diego County, California to assess the variation
in trace element concentrations. The chemical data will
be used to evaluate perceived differences in two different
pegmatite groups within the pegmatite field. Muscovite
is an important and common mineral phase that occurs in
simple to complex granitic pegmatites. The major element
chemistry of muscovite is relatively invariant, however,
substitution of trace elements (e.g., rubidium, cesium,
lithium, etc.) do frequently occur and can be highly variable.
In fact, the trace-element signature of muscovite can
be used to estimate the degree of chemical complexity
in the pegmatite and also serve as an exploration tool
for rare-element mineralization (e.g., tantalum and tin).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background and course work in geology.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Michael Wise
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Phone:
202-633-1826
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E-mail:
wisem@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Investigation of the cause of green
albite in granitic pegmatites
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will conduct chemical and X-ray analysis of
green albite from two Maine pegmatites with the goal of
explaining its color and origin. The bladed variety of
albite known as cleavelandite is fairly common in pegmatites
that exhibit advanced rare-element enrichment. It is typically
white but occasionally displays a light blue color. A
few pegmatites in Maine contain the highly unusual olive-green
colored cleavelandite. The cause of this color is unknown
but is suspected to be related to post-pegmatitic processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background and course work in geology and chemistry.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Michael Wise
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Phone:
202-633-1826
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E-mail:
wisem@si.edu |
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PROJECT TITLE:
Classification of granitic pegmatites
using K-feldspar trace element chemistry
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will analyze a suite of pegmatitic microcline
for their Ga content and test the validity of this hypothesis.
The classification of pegmatites into geochemical families
is currently based largely on the identification of accessory
minerals which represent moderate to extreme accumulation
of rare elements that help define the LCT and NYF families.
Accessory index minerals are typically used for distinguishing
between the two geochemical families because they are
easily identifiable and offer a good sense of rare-element
enrichment that can be gained without having to conduct
chemical analyses. This approach works reasonably well
for the more evolved LCT-types, but difficulties arise
when dealing with many “barren” pegmatites from
LCT and NYF affiliations which may lack sufficient accessory
phases needed for classification. It has been recently
suggested that the Ga content of microcline can be used
as discriminant for LCT- and NYF-type pegmatites.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background and course work in geology.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Michael Wise
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Phone:
202-633-1826
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E-mail:
wisem@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Cities Under the Sea (CUSP) Program
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Geoarchaeological study of submerged Greek and Roman ancient
sites in the Mediterranean (Egypt and Calabria, Italy).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Junior and Senior undergraduate students, Graduate students,
and Post-doctoral level candidates, preferably with a
science and archaeology double-major and/or training.
TIMETABLE:
Minimal Internship stay for 12 full weeks (3 months) at
NMNH in Washington, D.C.; internships can be extended
for up to 12 months. Can start in Fall, or Winter-Spring
or Summer periods.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Jean-Daniel Stanley
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Phone:
202-633-1354
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E-mail:
stanleyd@si.edu |
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Science
Administration
PROJECT
TITLE:
NMNH Newsletter: Science Writing Internship
 PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
In this project you'll get to see all aspects of the Museum
from research to collections to exhibitions to education
and everything in between - amazing! Intern(s) will produce
and edit science stories and features for the Museum's newsletter
and Advisory Board reports. Opportunities to write essays
and book reviews also available. All pieces will be based
on the Museum's research and/or education/outreach activities,
and will need to be crafted for general readers. Projects
will involve identifying news stories, interviewing Museum
staff, conducting research, and fact-checking. These internships
require a strong background in journalism and an interest
in science. The working environment is collegial, creative
and collaborative.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College graduate, Master's candidate or graduate, or Ph.D.
candidate; writing experience required.
TIMETABLE:
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Diana Xochitl Munn
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Phone:
202-633-4909
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E-mail:
munnd@si.edu |
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Scientific
Illustration
There
are currently no projects available in this topic area.
Security
and Safety
PROJECT
TITLE:
Material Safety Data Sheet Validation
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will cross reference current chemical inventory
lists at the Museum Support Center to ensure the correct Material
Safety Data Sheets are on file. Project will require the use
of MS Excel and MS Word and Office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Good organizational skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft
Office Applications.
TIMETABLE:
Open
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
James R. Smith Jr.
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Phone:
202-633-0068
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E-mail:
smithjr@si.edu |
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