October 11, 2024 — Since 2006, NOAA has partnered with colleges to provide undergraduate students college-funded summer internship opportunities. Students enrolled in one of the partner colleges apply and participate through that college. NOAA collaborates with other universities to offer internship opportunities to help them fulfill their degree requirements. We also mentor students who receive internship and fellowship support from other sources like professional science organizations.
This year, our science center hosted six students from six states and six different colleges and universities. Projects focused on science communication, fish ageing and condition, eDNA, stock assessments, and the impacts of urbanization and contaminants on fish populations.
In each profile, students share a little about what they liked most about their research projects. They also share their insights about their internship experience, what they’ve gained from it, and more.