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Welcome to "STEMStart.com" (Metro’s version of Monster.com )
Your Internship Is Calling
It's time to reach and dream beyond the classroom. To explore your future and sort out your options. STEM Start’s internship database is the ideal place to start. Here you can look for the internship placement that's perfect for you. So start searching now. If an internship description appeals to you, apply by uploading your resume and cover letter to the appropriate folder in TaskStream. You should apply for at least 3 positions. To apply for any of the positions, click here: www.taskstream.com
NOTE - Make sure your filenames for your resume and cover letter contain your last name!! |
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Battelle
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Chris Brandon, Internship Program Administrator
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Communication; Engineering; Information Technology
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Battelle is an international science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages laboratories for customers. Battelle supports community and education programs to promote an enhanced quality of life for our community neighbors.
We’re committed to making the world a better place through our work with government, industry and community in the key areas of:
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Energy
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Health & Life Sciences
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National Security
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Laboratory Management
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Education
Students interning at Battelle will spend 2 weeks in the Communications department, learning about the history and capabilities of Battelle. They will participate in tours of the organization and communicating Battelle's vision to visitors.
After the orientation period, students will be assigned to a Principal Mentor in the area of interest. Students will have the opportunity to explore several areas of interest across Battelle. Interns will be responsible for active participation, completion of assigned tasks, production of deliverables and exhibition of professional conduct. Student Interns will maintain a daily log of their work experience. A daily log will include date and time spent on assigned tasks, and deliverables. Students will also be responsible for planning the production of their deliverables using specific dates and timelines. |
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Battelle website
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BMI Federal Credit Union
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Jennifer Erb, Human Resources Manager
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6165 Emerald Parkway, Dublin
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Business; Marketing
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Gen Y Focus Group Project
Project Goals and Objectives:
Identify what are important features of a financial institution, services, and products for a member/potential member in Generation Y.
Description of project duties:
The project will consist of conducting a focus group of Generation Y members/potential members at Metro High School. Determine their preferences for products and services, like:
- ATM Fees
- Interest rates
- Cost of Checking Account
- Locations
- Impression of Website, ease of navigation, use of website
- Being charged other fees (for transfer, website, home banking, bill pay, etc.)
- What outside influences will affect decisions (like family and friends) and what percentage of your decision originates from each influencer?
- How important is customer service?
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of basic math computations.
- Skill in operating a PC and MS Office products.
- Ability to use standard office equipment
- Ability to effectively use professional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to reason logically, comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
- Understand the differences between credit unions and banks.
- Become familiar with BMI Federal Credit Union, current and history.
- Develop general understanding of the different functional areas of the business (member service, lending, marketing/communications, business development, accounting, and human resources.)
- Gain knowledge of personal financial services (savings and checking accounts, deposit products, loan products, home banking, etc.) and how the student would use financial services (saving, budgeting, and purchases.)
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BMI website
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Byrd Polar Research Center
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Dr. Carol Landis
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Biology; Education; Environmental Sciences; Zoology
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Named in honor of one of America's most famous explorers, the Byrd Polar Research Center of The Ohio State University is recognized internationally as a leader in polar and alpine research. The Center's research programs are conducted throughout the world.
Climate Change Educator Trainee
Description of duties:
The Metro student selected for this internship will conduct research about specific topics, develop a summary of the relevant information on the Internet (properly referenced) and format the edited text and graphics for use on the BPRC Education website.
Goals and Objectives:
1) to develop information for delivery via the BPRC website
2) to communicate new information to the general public
3) to select and caption copyright-free images and graphics for the website
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
This internship offers the ability to contribute to the development of the new BPRC Education website. The outcomes will be the construction and layout of a few new sections for the website.
The expectations are that the student will seek information and use critical thinking skills to categorize and organize the information to make it both interesting and understandable to the general public. Guidance will be offered and collaboration will be necessary throughout the project.
Required knowledge and skills:
- Organization of information
- Good record-keeping
- Team skills for editing and modifying text and images
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Byrd Polar Research Center
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Byrd Polar Research Center
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Dr. Carol Landis
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Communication; Education; Environmental Sciences
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Named in honor of one of America's most famous explorers, the Byrd Polar Research Center of The Ohio State University is recognized internationally as a leader in polar and alpine research. The Center's research programs are conducted throughout the world.
Polar Frontier Collaborator
Description of duties:
The Metro student/s selected for this internship will conduct research about specific topics, develop a summary of the relevant information (properly referenced) and assist with the development of lessons and/or presentations about the topics.
Goals and Objectives:
1) to select information relevant to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s new Polar Frontier Exhibit
2) to develop research summaries for the general public
3) to assist the Zoo and Zoo School with production and delivery of information relevant to the new Polar Frontier Exhibit
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of the new Polar Frontier Exhibit at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. The outcomes will be the construction and layout of information for use by Zoo docents and for presentation at public events at the Zoo.
The expectations are that the student will seek information and use critical thinking skills to categorize and organize the information to make it both interesting and understandable to the general public. Guidance will be offered and collaboration will be necessary throughout the project
Required knowledge and skills:
- Organization of information
- Good record-keeping
- Team skills for editing and modifying text and images
- Public presentations will be required.
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Byrd Polar website
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Byrd Polar Research Center
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Aaron Wilson, Master's Student
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Environmental Sciences; Information Technology
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Meteorological Intern
Goals and Objectives:
1) Develop and share problem-solving strategies related to data representation
2) Communicate new information to the general public
3) Build skills relative to data management
Required knowledge and skills:
- Ability to organize and summarize information
- Computer file management skills
- Ability to follow procedures
- Inquisitive mind to develop problem-solving strategies
Description of duties:
The Metro student selected for this internship will work with a graduate student who is focused on learning more about modeling the present and future climate of the Arctic region. S/he will participate in a class about climate change (e.g., sea-ice loss) and help to design graphic representations of weather and climate data for specific time periods in parts of the Arctic.
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
This internship offers the ability to contribute to the development of information about changing conditions in the Arctic.
The expectations are that the student will seek information and use critical thinking skills to organize and display the information to make it both interesting and understandable to the general public. Guidance will be offered and collaboration will be necessary throughout the project. The outcomes will include the development of graphics and files that can be included in presentations about the changing Arctic region. |
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Byrd Polar website
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COSI
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Theresa Gregoroff, Manager of Youth Volunteer Services
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Communication; Education
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Early Childhood Education internship
Goals and Objectives: To assist in COSI’s mission in providing early childhood education through programs, partnerships and resources to help prepare preschoolers for lifelong learning.
Description of duties:
a. Evaluate resources and programs in early childhood education at COSI.
b. Interact with team, parents and young children with-in early childhood programs at COSI.
c. Based on observations, evaluation, and research develop resources, programs, or activities that will further COSI’s mission in providing early childhood education and preparing young children for lifelong learning.
Required knowledge and skills:
· Have a passion for interacting with young children
· Ability to think creatively and research information pertaining to early childhood.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with young children, primarily birth to 3rd grade, parents, teachers and team members.
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
Work closely with early childhood team to assess program needs and to assist COSI in providing a unique experience in early childhood to young children and parents.
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COSI website
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COSI
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Theresa Gregoroff, Manager of Youth Volunteer Services
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Education
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Programs and Content Development Internship
Goals and Objectives: Support COSI’s mission by providing quality educational programs with a focus on science discovery and learning at COSI. This includes primary responsibility for planning, designing and managing the creative process for various Education Programs.
Description of duties:
a. Research, test, and evaluate potential activities and demonstrations for the Programs Division.
b. Develop appropriate experiences for a variety of audiences and ages.
c. Research programs offered at other institutions across the world.
Required knowledge and skills:
- Strong research and problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to prioritize, balance, and meet multiple goals/projects
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
Assist in the development of new science based programs and further COSI’s mission. |
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COSI website
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Defense Supply Center Columbus
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Alessia Payne, Management Analyst
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3990 East Broad Street, Columbus |
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Communication; Education; Human Resources; Information Technology
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The mission of the DSCC Workforce Development High School Internship Program is to provide an opportunity for students to gain "first-hand work experience" from mentors and exploring college related career fields.
The Defense Supply Center will provide a variety of experiences - ranging from shadowing, mentoring, job training, to actual work related experiences to the student interns.
The program is designed to provide an opportunity for the student intern to realize all facets of the job or profession of his or her interest or working area.
The interns will be evaluated on performance, punctuality, appropriate appearance, responsibility, cooperation with others, initiative, and progress in the program. |
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DSCC website
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EWI - Edison Welding Institute
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Mark Matson, VP Human Resources
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1250 Arthur E. Adams Dr. (west campus) |
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Communication; Engineering
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Materials Engineering Internship Opportunity
EWI is the leading engineering and technology organization in North America dedicated to the research and development of materials joining and welding. We provide expert materials joining assistance, contract research, consulting services and training to hundreds of members in the aerospace, automotive, government, energy and chemical, heavy manufacturing, medical and electronics industries.
Intern Project: EWI has over 4000 visitors per year with many of them touring our state of the art laboratories. Tour groups are led by technical experts who are familiar with several technologies but are not familiar with every technology. EWI is in need of a student project team to create technical signage for equipment located in EWI’s R&D laboratory high bay area. The signage should be technical in nature, high impact, and informative to both technical and non-technical customers.
The student project team will:
· Develop a signage template that is consistent with EWI’s corporate brand, working with corporate communications
· Gain familiarity and understanding of various welding equipment/processes through independent research and discussion with EWI’s technical staff
· Create signage using the developed template and understanding of the equipment/welding process.
· Present signage for acceptance to technical review committee
· Print and hang signage upon acceptance.
A team of 2-3 students is recommended due to the complexity of this project. EWI has 50+ pieces of equipment that are in need of signage. |
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EWI website
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Fifth Avenue Floral
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Kimberly Fritz, Owner
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Botany; Business; Entreprenuer; Floral Design; Horticulture; Marketing
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Fifth Ave. Floral Co. provides flower and gift delivery to the Columbus area.
Flowershop and Greenhouse Intern
If you are interested in entrepreneurship, floral design, or learning more about small businesses and how they operate, this internship will allow you an opportunity to experience it first hand.
Floral shop duties include working with customers, stocking items, setting up seasonal displays, rotating fresh flower inventory and keeping store neat and attractive.
Greenhouse duties include pruning, weeding, trimming, watering, raking and leaf shining. Inventory of greenhouse plants and organizing them, checking in and pricing new plants, preparing orders for next day. |
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Fifth Ave. Floral website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Arts; Communication; Education
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Chihuly Resource Center Intern (1 student)
Goals and Objectives:
To help exhibit and education staff prepare interpretive materials for FPC’s Chihuly 2009 exibit.
Required knowledge and skills:
· Knowledge in Internet search, Microsoft Word and Excel
· Interest in art , education, and communication
· Basic digital photo processing and web authoring skills
Tasks for Intern to Address:
Intern will spend time evaluating and synthesizing a report on materials from other institutions as to how they present activities and opportunities for visitors to Chihuly exhibits. Intern should make recommendations and help prepare materials to support children and adult learning about glass and the art of Dale Chihuly. The Chihuly Intern should be willing to spend 2-3 hours on (any) two Saturdays during the trimester assisting staff in the Chihuly Resource Center.
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
Interns will learn about glass, the art of Dale Chihuly, and will gain interpretive experience as they assist in the Chihuly Resource Center at FPC.
Interns will also:
* Participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings * Complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity) |
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Conservatory website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Botany; Communication; Horticulture
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Community Garden – ACGA Meeting Intern
Goals and Objectives:
This intern will assist in the planning and implementation of the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Community Garden Association. The meeting is scheduled for August 2009, but we will need assistance in planning and implementing the event.
Required knowledge and skills:
Physical capacity to perform community gardening (walking, lifting)
Willingness to get dirty and work with plants, soil, gardeners
Database skills (e.g. Excel)
Word processing skills (e.g. MS Word)
Elementary web site preparation skills
Tasks for Intern to Address:
Contacting local community gardeners about the conference
Assisting in web page content and advertising the conference
Brainstorming on how to increase school gardener involvement with the conference
Designing an outreach plan to advertise the conference
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
* participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings
* gain familiarity with the goals and benefits of community gardening
* assist FPC staff in planning the ACGA 30th Annual Meeting
* complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity) |
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Conservatory Website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Communication; Marketing
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Marketing Department Intern
Goals and Objectives:
To discover more about who the visitors are to Franklin Park Conservatory – using both direct inquiry (surveys) and data analyses (from Visitor Services).
Required knowledge and skills:
Ability and willingness to meet, greet, and interview visitors to FPC
Word processing skills (e.g. MS Word)
Elementary web site preparation skills
Tasks for Intern to Address:
Work with marketing department staff to analyze visitor zip code data;
Assist in design and implementation of visitor survey;
Analyze visitor survey data;
Make recommendations as to how to better market to our clientele.
Expectations and outcomes of internship: This intern will:
* Gain experience in the process of applied problem solving.
* Participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings
* Complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity) |
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Conservatory website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Arts; Communication
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Exhibit Intern (1 to 2 students)
Goals and Objectives:
To introduce students to a professional work environment in the field of exhibitions.
Required knowledge and skills:
Exhibit installation is a very physical job!
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to climb ladders up to 15ft.
• Ability to use basic carpentry tools.
(i.e.: hammer, screwdriver, level, power drill, saw)
• Knowledge in Internet search, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Timeline and Tasks for Intern(s) to Address:
Early trimester: Assisting with “Holidays at Conservatory” Show
Mid-trimester: Assisting with “Orchid Forest” Show
Late trimester: Install of “Blooms and Butterflies” Exhibit
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
Metro students will gain knowledge along with hands-on experience as they become involved in the research, planning, development, installation, and maintenance required to successfully run an exhibition in a public, non-profit venue. Interns will also:
* Participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings
* Complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity) |
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Conservatory website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Biology; Botany; Horticulture; Landscaping
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Exterior Horticulture Intern
Goals and Objectives:
To assist FPC in mapping the forested resources of the park, to develop interpretive materials regarding FPC’s tree collection, and to assist the E/I staff in creating a database of FPC trees (species, sizes, condition).
Required knowledge and skills:
- Willingness to get dirty and work with plants
- Interest in geography and mapping
- Willing to use applied mathematics/engineering
- Database skills (e.g. Excel)
- Word processing skills (e.g. MS Word)
- Elementary web site preparation skills
Tasks for Intern to Address:
Use GPS technology to create FPC tree maps using GIS software;
Tree species identification (gaining experience with dichotomous keys);
Measuring tree diameter and health indicators;
Create interpretive materials enhancing visitor interaction with FPC resources;
Propose improvements to tree collection/exterior horticulture.
Expectations and outcomes of internship: This intern will:
* gain an appreciation for the urban forest resources of FPC
* enhance visitor experiences and understanding of forest function
* participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings
* complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity). |
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Conservatory website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Biology; Botany
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Interior Horticulture Intern
Goals and Objectives:
To learn about the botanical collection and the ecological biomes that the plants inhabit; to become familiar with the process of inventory and database of the plant collection; to help FPC staff improve visitors’ botanical experience.
Required knowledge and skills:
- Willingness to get dirty and work with plants
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, willingness to climb rocks + ladders to access plants
- Database skills (e.g. Excel)
- Word processing skills (e.g. MS Word)
- Elementary web site preparation skills
- Attention to detail
Tasks for Intern to Address: This intern will:
* collect information for input into FPC’s botanical database
* survey collections for improved signage and mapping of botanical resources
* learn about biome ecological parameters, and help identify potential additions to the botanical collection based on habitat and climate needs
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
* Increase knowledge of botanical and ecological aspects of FPC’s biomes;
* Gain knowledge of how botanical gardens maintain + document collections;
* Make recommendations (to Hort and Education Departments) as to how to improve the botanical/ecological experience for visitors to FPC;
* Participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings;
* Complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity). |
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Conservatory website
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Franklin Park Conservatory
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Dr. Kim Brown, Education Manager
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Biology; Communication; Environmental Sciences
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Community Garden Campus Intern
Goals and Objectives:
The Community Garden Campus intern will assist FPC’s Growing to Green Coordinator in reaching out to existing community gardens, and will assist the G2G program through improvements in: the community garden database, FPC’s G2G website, and communication to the public.
Required knowledge and skills:
- Physical capacity to perform community gardening (walking, lifting)
- Willingness to get dirty and work with plants, soil, gardeners
- Database skills (e.g. Excel)
- Word processing skills (e.g. MS Word)
- Elementary web site preparation skills
Tasks for Intern to Address:
- Basic gardening experiences and site visits to gardens
- Prepare interpretation information for community gardening
- Synthesize school garden programs + recommend improvements
- Mail surveys to community gardeners
- Follow up on mailed surveys
- Maintain Community Gardening database
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
* participate in weekly “all-intern” meetings
* gain familiarity with the goals and benefits of community gardening
* assist FPC staff in outreach and synthesis of the G2G program
* complete a web page summarizing the objectives, methods, and outcomes of their internship experience (using the Franklin Park Conservatory’s web page template, to maintain visual uniformity). |
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Conservatory website
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Gentle Meadows Alpaca Farm
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Jana and Jack Lee-Harris, Owners and Operators
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1682 Putnam Rd SW, Pataskala |
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Veterinary Science; Zoology
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Goals and Objectives:
An intern in alpaca husbandry, which includes daily, monthly, and semi-annual maintenance of the animals. This care also includes medical maintenance of the various animals of differing age and sex.
Required knowledge and skills:
- Willingness to work hands-on at a working alpaca farm
- Beware, they (Alpacas) will steal your heart
- Ability to carry 25-50 lb buckets of water, 50 lb bags of feed, and finally, 50-100 lb bails of hay and straw
- Provide own transportation to farm approximately 5 miles East of New Albany off State Route 161.
- Courage to get down and dirty to play with the baby alpacas
- Willingness to handle the alpaca daily
Expectations and outcomes of internship:
To learn hands-on, the old world of farming and learn the new world of Alpacas. The farming business now includes tending to the animals, marketing the animals and their by-products, which include their fleece, breeding, and the prized manure. |
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Gentle Meadows website
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Green Lawn Cemetery
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Sandra Lattimer, Volunteer Coordinator
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Anthropology; Communication; History
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Green Lawn is a very special park where past, present, and future blend to create a memorial, a sanctuary – a celebration of life. Organized as a non-profit association in 1848, Green Lawn represents a vast treasure for Columbus historians and bird watchers, and a sanctuary for those seeking a peaceful interlude.
As one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Ohio, Green Lawn serves as the resting place for well known and influential individuals who made significant contributions to Columbus, the state of Ohio and the entire country.
First Saturday Program Intern
This program honors people interred at Green Lawn who had an impact on life in central Ohio. Visits to the gravesite of those recognized are offered after the program. The intern will learn about people buried at Green Lawn and their role in history. Students will learn how to search the card catalogue for dates of death, learn how to use various resources in the library to learn more about the person they have chosen. Students will write articles for the cemetery newsletter, the Heritage; will learn to do an oral presentation and participate in a First Saturday program using information uncovered in their research. Information is also used in tours and in community programs. Students will be invited on the tours and to the presentations.
Some of this research may play a prominent role in work for the upcoming Columbus Bicentennial. |
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Green Lawn website
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Greenlawn Cemetery
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Jack Lee-Harris, Office Manager
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Marketing
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Administrative Intern(s)
Goals and Objectives:
To assist and apply business operations to a Private Non-Profit Organization, with a 160 year history. The goal and objective of this intern(s) is to assist with marketing and business studies and reporting, which may conclude better methods and efficiencies to grow the business and to save resources.
Required knowledge and skills:
- Willingness to work in a Cemetery with a professional, yet caring attitude toward people who associate with our business
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