| Internships involve concentration in specific departments and normally last 12 to 18 weeks. Interns work forty hours per week typically spending four days per week in their internship's department and one day providing support in other areas of daily operations through the Volunteer Resources Department.
Participate in ongoing research projects. Get a broad exposure to a variety to research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on the job training in observing marine mammal: behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with behavioral research sessions.
In addition, educational opportunities are available, such as informal journal article reviews and the development of personal learning objectives.
Specific job duties include:
* Collecting observational data * Preparing stimuli for behavioral research sessions * Setting up equipment for behavioral research sessions * Operating video equipment * Entering data into the computer for analysis * General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.)
Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For information on past or current research projects see the web site.
Other internships oportunities include: Animal Care and Training, Dolphin Pathways Wellness Program, Education, and Visual Communications. |