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Internship Opportunities

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Are you looking to develop your marine science communication skills? MarineQuest internships provide opportunities to gain real-world experience in informal education, build your resume, and make waves. 

Internships

MarineQuest offers on-site internships in the Fall and Spring semesters. We are a pre-approved internship host site for UNCW Environmental Science, Biology & Marine Biology, and Earth & Ocean Sciences. We are willing to support credit-seeking interns from other institutions on a case-by-case basis. 

Please note that MarineQuest internships are currently unpaid and we unable to provide housing.

Types of Internships

Environmental Education Intern
Citizen Science Intern
  • Practice curriculum development and creating hands-on inquiry-based lessons.
  • Training in how to align lessons to education standards/ literacy principles (to serve school children).
  • Training in how to translate sophisticated science into material that kids can understand.
  • Practice in lesson delivery in the lab, at schools, in the field, and virtually.
  • Practice lesson evaluation and evaluation of delivery.
  • Training in the use of laboratory and field equipment.
  • Earn 1-3 credit hours
  • Preference is given to students who can commit to multiple semesters.
  • Learn field-based data collection and analysis techniques.
  • Practice creating hands-on inquiry-based outreach activities.
  • Training in how to translate sophisticated science into material that community members can understand.
  • Practice in lesson delivery in the lab, at outreach events, in the field, and virtually.
  • Practice lesson evaluation and evaluation of delivery.
  • Training in the use of laboratory and field equipment.
  • Earn 1-2 credit hours.

Internship Eligibility

MarineQuest seeks interns who have a desire to develop their skills in science communication through informal education and experiential learning.  All interns must meet the following criteria:
  • At least Junior standing at home institution. 
  • Good academic standing. 
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Available some evenings and weekends.

Application Information

To apply for a MarineQuest internship please complete an application.  The application includes an upload of your resume/CV and a letter of intent. 

 Internship Application

Important Dates

Spring 2025 Applications due November 15, 2024
Fall 2025 Applications due July 22, 2025

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Contact Us

MarineQuest

Phone: (910) 962-2640

marinequest@uncw.edu

Main Office: 626 MacMillan Ave. 
MarineQuest Lab: Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane 

Registration Office:
Phone: 910.962.2939

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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