The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute formally started the Internship Program in 1997. The purpose of the Program is to provide an opportunity for talented students and teachers to come to MBARI for a period of 10 weeks (June 14 – August 20) and to work on a research project under MBARI staff supervision.
The interns are selected following a rigorous application procedure, merit review and, in some cases, an interview process. They are from around the world and represent a variety of different backgrounds, experience, and education. They all share a common desire to learn more about the marine environment and to work with MBARI staff.
The majority of costs come out of the Information and Technology Dissemination (ITD) budget. This includes a stipend for all interns and a small traveling allowance for out of state interns. The Internship Coordinator and the mentors are involved in the selection process.
The primary purpose of the internship program is to provide for the specific educational benefit of the intern and to make a contribution to the general good of the oceanographic community. If publications result from this collaboration, the authorship should be a joint authorship (including both the intern and the mentor).
Interns
To be selected as a MBARI Summer Intern, an individual must demonstrate competence in a technical field, good communication skills, and a genuine interest in marine science, engineering, or information systems. The selection process is rigorous and includes a review of personal goals, recommendations, and academic accomplishments.
Summer interns are responsible for developing a research project (in conjunction with the mentor) which can be completed in the 10-week period of the internship, and for carrying the project to completion. At the end of the internship period (August 20, 2010), interns will deliver a seminar on their project. A final report (hard copy and electronic) on the project is also due at the end of the internship. Interns are also responsible for articulating their needs to their mentor in a constructive manner, and for taking the initiative to obtain the information that they require to complete their project. Interns are expected to attend weekly meetings (for updates and notices) on Monday mornings, attend MBARI seminars, assist with a variety of presentations during the 10 week period, serve as peer mentors to fellow interns, and to participate in a job-shadowing program with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Internship Program (these various activities will take from 6-10 hours/week). Interns are expected to behave in a professional manner during their tenure at MBARI.
Internship Coordinator
The Internship Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision of the entire Internship Program. The coordinator is responsible for matching interns with mentors and for assisting the interns with general logistics (e.g. housing). The coordinator is available to interns and to mentors as a facilitator as needed on any and all activities and problems.
Intern logistical coordinator: Roman Marin (rom4nivATgmail.com) is a returning intern from last year. He will be the vanpool driver as well. The van takes 12 interns (including the driver) and there are 16 of you out at Cal State Monterey Bay, so hopefully one of you with a car can drive as well (and the passengers should help with gas) or perhaps some of you will end up biking. Vanpool riders also pay a set amount ($10/week) to ride in the van.
MBARI Mentor
The individual MBARI staff mentor should contact their intern by May to discuss the project. When the interns arrive (June 14, 2010), the mentor should plan on attending the lunch on the first day in order to meet and start working with the intern. The mentor is responsible for making adequate preparation for the intern’s arrival, designating a workplace for the intern, providing basic supplies and equipment, and serving as a guide and mentor to the intern during the entire program. Additional mentors may be included if the mentor feels it is appropriate. The role of a mentor is to help the intern make the most of their experience at MBARI. The mentor should be someone who enjoys the prospect of getting to know a bright and eager potential colleague and “showing them the ropes”. The mentor should ensure that a dedicated workspace is provided for the intern, as well as access to a computer. The interns should be considered part of your research group and should be included in your lab meetings and discussions.
New employees are usually welcomed to the institution after a variety of preparations have been made. This is even more critical for summer interns as their stay is for only 10 weeks (June 14 - August 20).
Safety
All interns will undergo the safety-training seminar upon their arrival at MBARI.
Human Resources
Introduction and administrative paperwork will be completed upon their arrival.
A mailbox has been setup for the interns on the first floor in the south hallway next to the glass cases that enclose current news. Personal mail can be delivered to:
- your name/MBARI Intern
- P.O. Box 739
- Moss Landing, CA 95039
Voice mail
A common phone with voicemail has been setup for the interns in Office 134 with an extension of 1806.
Electronic mail
Accounts will be setup for the interns either prior to or upon their arrival. The email address will use the standard convention of the first letter of the first name and the last name (unless that address is already allocated).
Space
The mentor should ensure that there is a space for the intern in either or both the office and the laboratory.
Equipment
The mentor and intern should meet on June 14th, 2010 after our basic orientation to discuss the project in detail to make sure that all necessary equipment and resources are available and that the intern is qualified to use that equipment.
Schedule
The interns will have a meeting every Monday at 8:30-10:30 (This day and time may change after our first meeting on June 14th). The interns will also be expected to attend the Wednesday afternoon seminar and the Monday project update. The interns should also be encouraged to participate in cookie breaks, BBQ’s, etc. There will be occasional times when the interns will be asked to discuss their project in a short presentation to external groups. Additional times when the intern is expected to participate in an activity other than their research project will be distributed as they are scheduled (e.g. field trips, job shadowing).
| Bartolome Garau | tomeu.garauATuib.es |
University of the Balearic Islands |
Jim Bellingham |
| Hana Hashim | motuhanuATgmail.com |
San Jose State University |
Brian Schlining |
| Rebecca Hunter | 0500348hATstudent.gla.ac.uk |
University of Glasgow |
Ken Smith, Alana Sherman, and Linda Kuhnz |
| Sandeep Kumar | 4sandeep.kumarATgmail.com |
IIT Madras |
Thom Maughan and Kanna Rajan |
| Katie Lodes | klodesATstjosephacademy.org |
St. Josephs Academy |
Danelle Cline, Duane Edgington, and George
Matsumoto |
| Melissa Luna | maluna88ATgmail.com |
College of Charleston |
Peter Brewer and Ed Peltzer |
| Roman Marin | rom4nivATgmail.com |
Cabrillo College |
Andrew Hamilton |
| Spencer Matteson | smattesoATucsc.edu |
University of California, Santa Cruz |
Chad Kecy |
| Christopher Matthews | cmatthewATucsc.edu |
University of California Santa Cruz |
Nancy Barr |
| Katherine Morrice | kmorriceATmlml.calstate.edu |
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories |
Jim Bellingham |
| Matthew Russell | russ0163ATflinders.edu.au |
School of Biological Science (Flinders University) |
Jim Barry |
| Aaron Schnittger | ctrlameronATbaymoon.com |
Cabrillo College |
Larry Bird |
| Sara Thomas | sethomasAThawaii.edu |
University of Hawai'i at Manoa |
Julie Robidart |
| Daniel Toma | daniel.mihai.tomaATupc.edu |
Technical University of Barcelona |
Tom O'Reilly |
| John Virrey | jvirrey_3AThotmail.com |
Bakersfield College |
Rich Henthorn |
| Isobel Yeo | i.a.yeoATdurham.ac.uk |
Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University |
David Clague |
| Hang Yu | hankyuATinterchange.ubc.ca |
University of British Columbia |
Alexandra Worden and Sebastian Sudek |
CSUMB East, 606 Thomas Court, Marina California 93933 (2 bdr/1bath units). Katie Lodes and family
We have secured housing at the California State University, Monterey
Bay in their East Campus Housing. Comes fully furnished with utilities
included. Bring linens. Unfortunately, they have placed KING beds into
the bedrooms - but I have full size inflatable beds that you can use.
CSUMB East, 608 Thomas Court, Marina California 93933 (2 bdr/1bath units). Melissa, Sara, Hana, and Isobel
We have secured housing at the California State University, Monterey
Bay in their East Campus Housing. Comes fully furnished with utilities
included. Bring linens. Unfortunately, they have placed KING beds into
the bedrooms - but I have full size inflatable beds that you can use.
CSUMB Strawberry (4 bdr/2bath unit). One person per room.
interns who will move to CSUMB East, 606 Thomas Court and share a 2 bdr/1bath
unit for the last 3 weeks - Spencer, Christopher, Sandeep, and Matthew
We have also secured housing at CSUMB at their Strawberry Apartment
facility. Unfortunately, we have to vacate these units on July 31st
– which means any interns living here will have to move to CSUMB East
from August 1 – 21st. you will be sharing a room after you move to 606 Thomas Court.
CSUMB Strawberry (4 bdr/2bath unit). One
person per room. interns who will move to MBARI staff home
for last 3 weeks. - Daniel, Bartolome, Roman, Hang Yu, and Rebecca in a smaller private room
Housing is at CSUMB at their
Strawberry Apartment facility. Unfortunately, we have to vacate these
units on July 31st – which means any interns living here will move to
a staff members (all very nice!) home from August 1 – 21st. You will
be have your own room and will have an MBARI van pool available or other
transportation available to you. Note: $700 paid to MBARI, $300 paid
to the MBARI employee. Roman Marin (intern logistical coordinator will
be in this unit so need three more interns).
Address for 301 Strawberry (do not send any mail to this address): 3116 Inter-Garrison Road. Seaside, CA 93955
Other plans for housing? Please let me know where you will be staying (address and phone number):
John Virrey (Studio apartment); Katherine Morrice (117 Pryce St #B Santa Cruz
CSUMB Strawberry:
http://housing.csumb.org/site/x18298.xml
CSUMB's
East Campus housing units are in residential communities easily accessible
to the central campus by car, free CSUMB shuttle, or bicycle. These
spacious, two-bedroom, one-bath apartments are available to upper-division
students, families, and qualifying couples.
Standard apartment arrangements are of three to four students per apartment.
There are a variety of options to meet your particular needs. The MBARI
units are furnished apartments with beds, desks, a couch, chairs, an
end table in the living room, and a dining room table. Families with
children will find playgrounds and athletic fields throughout the community.
Hiking routes, jogging trails and bike paths wind through the neighborhoods
and into surrounding open areas. Public school bus service come right
to each neighborhood.
- First- and second-story units
- Approximately 1,200 square feet of usable space
- Basic kitchen appliances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and garbage disposal)
- Furnished with basic applicances, furniture.
- Shuttle bus service to and from the main campus and surrounding areas
- Basic cable television access included in rent
- Dial-in access to the Internet and the CSUMB campus network
- Utilities (gas, electricity, garbage, and water) included in rent (not telephone)
- One-car garage. Either a fenced backyard or a walk-out patio
- Utility room with laundry hookups
