Explore science & technology, meet scientists and medical professionals, gain experience for your resume and college applications, develop a portfolio! Our past interns are now studying at CalTech, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, Cal Poly SLO, Sonoma State, and CSU Chico. Check out our blog and Vimeo page for examples of past intern blogging and videography. More info. on our internship website.
MSS interns attend and assist with a minimum of 6 science seminars per academic year (there are 12 per year) during which they meet the speakers and assist with various logistical duties. Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings at Terra Linda High School, Room 207, during the school year. Interns arrive evening of a session at 7 pm and are free to leave once breakdown is completed (between 8:30 and 9 pm).
Apply Online Today or email marinscienceseminar@gmail.com if you are interested in applying. Below is a comparison of the internships currently being offered. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 16th at 5 pm.
| Marin Science Seminar Writing | Marin Science Seminar Photography &/or Videography |
| Attend and assist at MSS sessions, 6 Wednesday evenings per semester, 7 – 9pm | Attend and assist at MSS sessions, 6 Wednesday evenings per semester, 7 – 9pm |
| At Terra Linda High School, San Rafael, Room 207 | At Terra Linda High School, San Rafael, Room 207 |
| Submit 2 writing samples | Submit 2 video samples or photography portfolio |
| Familiarity with basic blogging interfaces (e.g. Tumblr, Blogger, WordPress) | Able to edit video using video editing software, manage Instagram & Vimeo accounts |
| Facebook account | Facebook account |
| Training in blogging software provided | Recording equipment and SC cards provided |
MSS interns attend and assist with a minimum of 6 science seminars per academic year (there are 12 per year) during which they meet the speakers and assist with various logistical duties. Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings at Terra Linda High School, Room 207, during the school year. Interns arrive evening of a session at 7 pm and are free to leave once breakdown is completed (between 8:30 and 9 pm). Interns also assist in researching and creating materials about event topics, creating and distributing outreach materials, social networking and online development of Marin Science Seminar’s mission to attract more students to the fields of science, technology and math. Other than attending MSS sessions, duties will depend on student interests and background. Training is provided for some intern tasks.