About this opportunity

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) internship program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and public engagement. SERC offers both in-person and remote internships throughout the year with the majority of internships taking place in the summer.The internship program enables students to work on independent research projects relevant to their own academic and professional goals under the mentorship of an internship supervisor. Internship projects span the range of research conducted at SERC, including environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecology, and terrestrial ecology. Projects are also offered in public engagement, with opportunities in environmental education, participatory s