Summer 2024 Environmental Intern Application

Summer 2024 Environmental Intern Application

Environmental Interns is a high school program sponsored by the Math Science Nucleus and funded by Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Students learn the science behind the environment and they actually get to work on restoration project at Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon. Projects for Summer 2024 are split into 2 sessions held in either June or July. If you have questions, email Monica Esqueda (esqueda@msnucleus.org). Deadline is APRIL 30, 2024
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Session 1 labs and lectures in June will focus on the biological and geological side. Service portion will give teams challenges on habitat restoration. Students will explore how flora is distributed depending on the geologic make-up of an area.

Environmental Intern Session 1 Schedule (Biological and Geological Focus):
Week 1:
Tuesday, June 11th, 9am-12pm: Lecture/lab
Thursday, June 13th, 9am-12pm: Service
Friday, June 14th, 9am-12pm: Service
Week 2:
Tuesday, June 18th, 9am-12pm: Lecture/lab
Thursday, June 20th, 9am-12pm: Service
Friday, June 21st, 9am-12pm: Service
Week 3:
Tuesday, June 25th, 9am-12pm: Lecture/lab
Thursday, June 27th, 9am-12pm: Service
Friday, June 28th, 9am-12pm: Service

Session 2 labs and lectures in July will focus on chemical analysis of area and will collect data using a spectrophotometer, learn skills to understand non-point pollution, and learn how to evaluate the elements in samples. Service days will center around learning ways to keep ponds clean during the summer.

Environmental Intern Session 2 Schedule (Environmental and Chemical Focus):
Week 4:
Tuesday, July 9th, 9am-12pm: Lecture/lab
Thursday, July 11th, 9am-12pm: Service
Friday, July 12th, 9am-12pm: Service
Week 5:
Tuesday, July 16th, 9am-12pm: Lecture/lab
Thursday, July 18th, 9am-12pm: Service
Friday, July 19th, 9am-12pm: Service
Week 6:
Tuesday, July 23rd, 9am-12pm: Lecture/lab
Thursday, July 25th, 9am-12pm: Service
Friday, July 26th, 9am-12pm: Service
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