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Collections
Management
anthropological

PROJECT TITLE:
International Polar Year 2007-2008:
Creating Oral History of a Modern Science Initiative
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
International Polar Year
2007-2008 is a major international science effort with
over 200 research programs in the polar regions (both in
the Arctic and Antarctica) that happens once every 50 years.
The project is focused on interviewing some of the key organizers
of the International Polar Year 2007-2008 in the Washington
area and beyond; reconstructing the history and timeline
of international collaboration and planning for this major
scholarly initiative during 1999-2005; processing and transcribing
taped interviews; processing other historical and archival
records for prospective publication by the International
Union for Science (ICSU) in Paris, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
/ REQUIREMENTS:
Focus/interest in science history (oral history, archival
work, modern international history) at the level of college
sophomore/junior or higher; the higher level would open
up more individual research options and responsibilities.
Students specializing in science/physical sciences/polar
studies with a penchant for science history and organization
of international/interdisciplinary research are very welcome.
Steep learning curve is expected, with a lot of data available
for prospective annual/term/honorary/M.S. paper as a follow-up
to the project.
TIMETABLE:
March
1, 2008 July 31, 2008 at least 4-8-week internship
during this period
CONTACT
Staff
Sponsor:
Igor Krupnik
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Phone:
202-633-1901
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E-mail:
krupniki@si.edu
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Contributions to Circumpolar Anthropology
series
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Interns are sought to assist with the Department of Anthropology's
efforts to document and publish information about circumpolar
anthropology. We are publishing a series of books on circumpolar
anthropology and would like assistance with the production
effort. We are also in the midst of refreshing our website
and need help with implementing a developed design. General
office duties as assigned as well.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
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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Collections Management
biological
PROJECT
TITLE:
Transform Antarctic Invertebrate Information
into Electronic Media
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Help the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Marine Invertebrate
Collection, which comprises nearly 19 million specimens, transform
into a modern, primarily web based, resource that's easily
accessible to a vast and diverse audience (e.g., scholars,
general public, policy makers, conservation groups). All Antarctic
invertebrate materials, including literature and specimen
label and photographic data will be digitized, sorted, and
catalogued online so as to be accessible through taxonomic,
geographic, and keyword searches. This project is part of
the upcoming International Polar Year (IPY) pan-institutional
activities across the Smithsonian. The main goal of this project
is to develop a state of the art, one-stop Antarctic invertebrate
web site that will facilitate and accelerate the sharing of
information for a variety of educational purposes, scientific
analyses, mapping of taxa distributions, biogeographical studies,
and provide policy makers with key information useful for
biological conservation. This kind of digital reorganization
is unprecedented at the Smithsonian, and will become a model
for the modernization of other collections within the Smithsonian
and around the world. Moving valuable data out of collections
storage and into electronic access on the internet thereby
providing accessibility for remote and international research
is an important looming challenge for scientific collections
everywhere. The USAP project is pioneering this critical next
step in collections-based research. Interns will assist Smithsonian
curators and staff as well as visiting scientists. They will
be trained in modern collection management practices and collections-based
research, including curation and care of specimens, database
work and literature review, and will participate in testing
and input during website design and construction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
SuUmmer positions now filled. Accepting applications for Fall,
2008
AWARD
PACKAGE:
YES, stipend provided.
CONTACT
Name:
Jen Hammock
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Phone:
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E-mail:
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Fabulous Fish: Illustrations and Images
PROJECT
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:
Crustacean Reprints
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will scan scientific reprints as archival copies;
filing reprints into the Crustacea Library collection.
QUALIFICATIONS
/ REQUIREMENTS:
No specific qualifications are required; however, knowledge
of Microsoft Excel and Office would be useful.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Staff
Sponsor:
Marilyn Schotte
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Phone:
202-633-0675
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E-mail:
schottem@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Distribution Maps of Myodocopa Ostracoda
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will produce distribution maps for ostracod species,
one map per species. A base map has been drawn in Adobe Illustrator
and the distribution symbols and format are established.
The intern will be provided with data; either drawn on a sample
map or in the form of coordinates. The intern will then chart
the species distributions by plotting symbols on the map.
The end results will be included in a scientific publication
and posted on the web.
QUALIFICATIONS
/ REQUIREMENTS:
No specific qualifications are required; however, knowledge
of Microsoft Excel and Office would be useful.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Staff
Sponsor:
Molly Kelly Ryan
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Phone:
202-633-0674
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E-mail:
ryanm@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Translations of Mollusk Species Descriptions
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will translate original species descriptions from
Spanish, French, German, and Latin to English for mollusk
species listed on http://invertebrates.si.edu/cerion/
The work can be done from any computer with internet access,
so off-site students can also apply. A list of descriptions
in a particular language will be provided and the translations
sent in by e-mail. Staff will check them for appropriate malacological
jargon and post them to the internet from here. A credit line
Translation by
for will be included.
To see an example, go to the Cerion website, scroll to Cerion
aedilii in the select from list, click the
go box, then go to original description, Click to view
to see a description in Spanish for which we are seeking an
English translation. There are probably about a hundred descriptions
in need of translation on this website.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluent in language being translated.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Jerry Harasewych
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Phone:
202-633-1745
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E-mail:
harasewych@si.edu
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Longhorned Woodboring Beetle Curation
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Entomology is seeking an intern to sort,
label, and database identified longhorned woodboring beetles.
Intern(s) are needed on a somewhat regular basis, especially
during the summer. Intern(s) will see what few visitors see
and will gain a new appreciation for insect diversity!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Open to anyone with experience in biology, with a special
interest in entomology. Position will require handling delicate,
dried beetle specimens, so manual dexterity is required. Attention
to detail while entering scientific names in a database is
critical. Intern must be able to tolerate low levels of naphthalene
used for pest control.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite. Must commit to the project for at least 6 weeks.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Steven Lingafelter
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Phone:
202-382-1793
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E-mail:
coleopsoceditor@gmail.com |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Digital Image Library of Amazonian Canopy
Beetles (Coleoptera)
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
This goal of this project is to produce a digital taxonomic
image library of new species of tumbling flower beetles (Coleoptera:
Mordellidae) for the Ecuador Canopy Biodiversity Project.
This research began in 1994 to monitor the effects of road
construction and oil extraction on the insect fauna of Yasuni
National Park in the Ecuadorian Amazon, and has resulted in
the discovery of an incredible diversity of arboreal beetles.
As an intern on this project you will receive hands-on training
from SI Entomology staff on curating and imaging pinned beetle
specimens using our new GT Vision Extended Focus Imaging (Auto-Montage)
microscopy system. Your job will be to compile the final images
for Mordellidae, along with accompanying taxonomic information
for each species, into a PowerPoint presentation or set of
web pages formatted for the Encyclopedia of Life. Optional
training is available on scientific illustration, including
digital techniques using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
If you have multi-media or communications experience you can
use this opportunity to write a popular science article, blog,
or podcast about the project to share with the public
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one organismal biology class is necessary. Some experience
with insect collections is preferred but not required
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Christy Geraci
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Phone:
202-633-1023
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E-mail:
geracic@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Biosystematic Database of World Diptera
(BDWD).
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Flies, mosquitoes, gnats, etc., members of the insect order
Diptera, represent 10% of the known diversity of Life, some
150,000 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. Be a part
of the team building a modern online index to these flies.
Become acquainted with all aspects of our BDWD 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.sel.barc.usda.gov/Diptera/
and under Names.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
F. Christian Thompson
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Phone:
202-382-1800
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E-mail:
chris.thompson@ars.usda.gov |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Mouse Recuration
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will assist the USGS staff in the Division of Mammals
with their recuration of the genus Mus in their newly
renovated state-of-the-art compacted storage room within the
National Museum of Natural History. Stuffed skins and skulls
of over 8,000 specimens need to be individually inventoried
against the database and labels need to be updated to reflect
currently accepted nomenclature. Help with additional associated
tasks, such as the relabeling of drawers and cases to reflect
changes is also needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to climb ladders and lift drawers overhead may
be necessary. The volunteer/intern will need to be able to
maintain specimens in the proper order and handle fragile
specimens very carefully.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Suzanne Peurach
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Phone:
202-633-1277
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E-mail:
peurachs@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Scanning worms onto the internet!
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will scan literature dealing with taxonomy and
biology of worms in the phylum Nemertea. The NEMERTES web
site is intended to serve as a relatively comprehensive knowledge-base
for specialists, other professionals, and students interested
in an important but understudied phylum of marine worms. Much
of the most important literature is old and difficult to access.
We are providing access to that by scanning and posting it
as PDFs. Nemertean worms are predators and occupy all marine
habitats, as well as some terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Despite their ecological significance and potential importance
in understanding animal evolution, this particular phylum
of worms tends to be ignored because they are very difficult
to work with and to identify, and getting access to existing
information is exceedingly difficult. Consequently, there
are few specialists and becoming one is very difficult. The
Nemertes web site is intended to make information more widely
and more easily available, so that beginning specialists can
train themselves effectively and specialists as well as non-specialists
can work more efficiently with these worms. The site is built
around a comprehensive literature database indexed and linked
to a taxonomy database, which in turn is linked to image,
glossary, and geographic locality databases. There already
are several hundred PDFs associated with this literature.
These PDFs have become the most appreciated part of the site.
This is an opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution
to advancing access to our knowledge about the world¹s
biological diversity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with scanning, Windows and Mac OS would be advantageous
but not necessary.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
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Name:
Jon
Norenburg
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Phone:
202-633-1783
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E-mail:
norenburgj@si.edu
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Preparing a List of Plant Species
PROJECT
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:
Organization of plant DNA samples
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will work on transferring plant DNA samples into
bar coded tubes, for long term storage. An Excel spreadsheet
matching bar codes to voucher and other information would
be produced. Supervision would be provided by Botany Department
staff members Zimmer. Interns working for longer periods of
time would have the opportunity to perform DNA extractions
and gel electrophoresis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Excel spreadsheets preferred; experience in
using automatic pipettors a plus.
TIMETABLE:
On-going, 10-40 hours per week.
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None.
CONTACT
Name:
Elizabeth (Liz) Zimmer
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Phone:
301-238-1118
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E-mail:
zimmerl@si.edu
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Digitally Archiving Crustacea Publications
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will scan, edit and convert to pdf files Crustacea
publications (reprints or part of a bound volume or book).
Many useful and important publications are often requested
by colleagues and students; however, some are in limited quantity
or are in very poor condition. Converting these publications
to PDF format will make them readily available to the requester.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Neat and organized; independent worker; skilled/experienced
in scanning documents using a flat-bed scanner or self-feeding
scanner; editing files (as needed in photo-editing program;
e.g. Adobe Photoshop); converting scanned files into PDF files
in archival format; skilled in computer file management; skilled
in burning computer files onto CD.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rafael Lemaitre
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Phone:
202-633-0667
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E-mail:
lemaitrr@si.edu
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Biographical History of Crustacean Research
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The intern will: convert a collection of ~ 400 portraits,
biographies, and associated references archived in our "Gallery
of Carcinologists" to electronic format for subsequent
web posting on the IZ website; scan portraits, photographs,
negatives and biographical text using flat-bed, auto-feed
and/or book scanner for archival and permanent storage purposes;
edit digital images using Adobe Photoshop photo-editing program;
save images as TIFF files at high resolution (mostly 600 DPI);
save text files as PDF files; arrange all files in an organized
fashion in designated subdirectory on computer; files backed
up daily; burn completed digital files onto CD/DVD for permanent
storage; label and organize CD/DVD properly; cross-check
portraits scanned with database listing and file folders;
update database.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Computer skills: file management and organization; burning
files to CD/DVD; basics of image scanning; experience using
scanning equipment; experience with Adobe Photoshop or any
other photo-editing program; experience with MS Excel and/or
MS Access files; independent
worker.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Rafael Lemaitre
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Phone:
202-633-0667
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E-mail:
lemaitrr@si.edu |
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PROJECT
TITLE:
Botany of the United States Exploring
Expedition: 1838-1842
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Interns will work directly in the US National Herbarium to
extract specimens collected on the US Exploring Expedition
as well as conduct research online, and in libraries and archives
to resolve gaps in the specimen data record. Interns are also
needed to enumerate specimens that have already been located
to maintain organization of specimen data. Other opportunities
include managing the growing Wilkes collection and transcribing
historical documents including some data-entry is required.
Sure
we've all heard about the journeys of Captain Cook and Lewis
& Clark but have you ever heard about the US Exploring
Expedition 1838-1842? There were 6 Vessels, 346 men, plus
9 scientists and artists that traveled the world with the
goal of surveying and charting the South Pacific, exploring
the Columbia River of the US Pacific NW, and claiming discovery
of, then unknown, Antarctica. Even lesser known are the stories
of the expedition's scientific collections. The Smithsonian
Institution's natural history collections claim their roots
in the wealth of specimens brought back by the scientists
on board. In the US National Herbarium alone, there are potentially
10,000 US Exploring Expedition specimens from around the world.
It is estimated that a total of 50,000 botanical specimens
exist at a variety of herbaria across the country and around
the globe. A comprehensive narrative discussing 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:
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 a plus. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required.
Individuals best suited to the project are eager to search
for 'buried' specimens, patient when they don't find them,
and possess a sense of humor.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
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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PROJECT
TITLE:
Plant Species Image Collection
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The plant
species image resource numbers over 15,000 and is primarily
based on scientific nomenclature. This library of photographic
images of plant species and plant habitats is intended for
public as well as professional use. In order to make searching
easier for non-scientists, common names and other terms need
to be added to the database. An 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:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
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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PROJECT
TITLE:
Herbarium Curation - Filing Plant Specimens
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
In this project you will file mounted plant specimens into
the U.S. National Herbarium collections. Herbarium specimens
are generally mounted on 11x17 sheets of archival paper and
filed according to a specific sequence, similar to library
books in a library.
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. This is a volunteer position. No financial assistance
or housing is provided.
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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PROJECT TITLE:
Floristic Changes in the Santa Rosa/San
Jacinto National Monument
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of
Botany has a cooperative project between the U.S. National
Herbarium, the Riverside Municipal Museum, the University
of Redlands and the University of California-Riverside mapping
changes in the flora of the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National
Monument area in Riverside County using thousands of historic
specimen records and modern botanical collections. Herbarium
specimens from this locality have been assembled and the data
for each needs to be collected in electronic form. Some digital
images will be created. Most importantly, the general locality
information needs to be translated in georeference points
in order for it to be interpretable by GIS. Information obtained
from this project will contribute to improved public education
as well as decisions that are being made the Bureau of Land
Management regarding designation of certain land in the area
of the National Monument.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
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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PROJECT TITLE:
Botany/Herbarium Curation Projects
PROJECT
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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PROJECT TITLE:
Entomology: Lepidoptera Type Collection
Database
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
The development of a database for the Lepidoptera type collection
- this would entail primarily library research (given the
name of the species, the author, and the year of publication,
the intern will use the Zoological Record and/or Lepidoptera
reprint files to track down the original citations/descriptions
of the species); the intern will also assist in development
of database and in data entry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Really good technical skills, manual dexterity, library
skills, and a knowledge of Lepidoptera.
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
John Brown
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Phone:
202-382-1778
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E-mail:
jbrown@sel.barc.usda.gov |
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PROJECT TITLE:
Collections Management in Invertebrate
Zoology
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Projects focus on activities of the Invertebrate Zoology
collections and include opportunities for high school level
students as well as undergraduates. Options include: 1.
gathering information from jars of specimens in ETOH (alcohol).
Additional information will then be collected from a variety
of archival sources then entered into a specimen database.
2. Scanning and manipulating black and white line drawings
using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Some training
provided. Applicants should already be computer literate.
3. Producing Literature Cited section for long and short
manuscripts by extracting information from existing databases
and formatting if for the appropriate journal. 4. Organizing
publications for a specialized library. Some knowledge of
foreign languages is helpful for this, but not absolutely
required. Target work hours are 8:15 - 4:45. NOTE: contact
speaks Spanish and would have no difficulty working with
a Spanish-speaking intern.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE:
Indefinite
AWARD
PACKAGE:
None
CONTACT
Name:
Elizabeth Nelson
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Phone:
202-633-0670
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E-mail:
nelsone@si.edu |