Wildlife Conservation Society ยท 1 day ago
Project TRUE Field Research Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society is seeking a Project TRUE Field Research Assistant for their urban ecology research and youth development program at The Bronx Zoo. The role involves high school students conducting field research with college mentors, focusing on various ecological topics while developing research and communication skills.
Non ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Learn how to design an authentic research project and conduct ecological field research
Learn and practice field research and data collection techniques such as using camera traps, collection nets, plant surveys, point counts, etc
Contribute to ongoing research projects that improve our understanding of NYC wildlife and ecosystems
Collaborate and interact with Wildlife Conservation Society and Fordham University staff
Analyze and synthesize data and present research findings to the scientific community and the general public
Join the NYC Science Research Mentoring Consortium for professional opportunities and networking
Qualification
Required
You must be a current high school sophomore or junior in good standing
Resident of the Bronx
Comfortable in both indoor and outdoor settings
Interested in science, research, and the environment
Benefits
Students will be able to use school-provided OMNY cards during the internship to cover travel.
OMNY cards can be provided to students ineligible for school-issued ONMY cards.
Company
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide.
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