Middle School Ecology Internship
Homewood Science Center is sponsoring a conservation ecology-based internship for middle school students. This internship will complement the ecosystem science content and the science and engineering practices reflected in the Next Generation Science Standards for middle school. This internship is a student-led program supporting student agency and equitable practices.Service Dates: Saturdays for five weeks, starting May 4th, 2024 through June 8, 2024 (no meeting on Memorial Day Weekend, May 5/25/24)Applications open on 3/22/2024.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/22/2024
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Physical Address
18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60430
Hours
Sat 9:30am - 11:30am;
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Application process
Students must complete this brief online application by Friday, April 26th. Applicants will be notified by Tuesday, April 30th. Attendance at internship sessions and the project presentation is required.
Eligibility
This internship is open to any 6th-8th grade students interested in conservation and ecology.
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
Homewood Science Center
Homewood Science Center is a nonprofit community science center founded in 2016 to serve Chicago's culturally and economically diverse south suburbs. Our mission is to inspire scientific wonder, learning, and pursuit. They work with educators, STEM professionals, and partner organizations to increase STEM literacy and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM so all area students can gain the skills and confidence they need to fully enjoy and contribute to the civic and commercial vibrancy of the region.