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Remote Imaging Intern Job
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| Employer Name: National Geographic Society |
SpiderID: 2500614 |
| Location: Washington, District of Columbia |
Date Posted: 10/3/2008 |
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Category: Environmental |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REMOTE IMAGING INTERNSHIP – 2008
National Geographic’s Remote Imaging department is looking for Remote Imaging interns for fall 2008. This is a non-paid Internship, to which the applicant must be able to dedicate at least 15 hours per week, and for which the applicant must receive at least 1 class credit.
Background
Remote Imaging’s mission is to develop and deploy unique imaging technology to support biological research. Our main tool is called CRITTERCAM. It is a microprocessor-controlled imaging and data-collecting tool that is worn by wild animals to learn more about their biology and habitat in situations where human observation isn’t feasible.
Our secondary mission is to develop methods to disseminate information about biology and conservation to the public. The main way we do that is by producing television shows about our research collaborations, but we also communicate through our website, public presentations, and other outreach opportunities as they arise.
Description of Position
The Remote Imaging Intern conducts a variety of tasks and projects to support the missions of Remote Imaging. Historically, the particulars of these tasks have changed from year to year, as we tailor the internship to the individual objectives and skills of the intern. As such, we encourage persons from a wide range of backgrounds and majors to apply. Examples of relevant majors include Biology, Environmental Science, Film & Digital Media, Communication, and English.
Things are always in high gear in our department, so eligible interns must be reliable, self-motivated, able to think independently, apt at multi-tasking, and dedicated to producing thorough and high-quality work.
Depending on the intern’s particular capabilities, the intern may be asked to do anything from looking for electronics for our engineers to researching biological information to support our Crittercam projects. Past intern duties have included:
• Conducting web and/or library research
• Helping to create and design educational/outreach materials
• Writing grant proposals
• Creating species reports outlining the ecological considerations of a particular species
• Assisting in coming up with story ideas
• Aiding in tape logging and dubbing
Please send a resume, cover letter, and any questions to Drappapo@ngs.org. I can also be reached at (202) 775-6779.
Danielle Rappaport
Coordinator – Remote Imaging
National Geographic Society
Job Criteria:
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Type: Internship
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Danielle Rappaport |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: National Geographic Society |
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| City: Washington |
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| State: District of Columbia |
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| Zip: 20036 |
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Web Site: http://www.nationalgeographic.com
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