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College Internship Opportunities |
The Department of Research and Veterinary Services is responsible for conducting research in many aspects of marine animal health. This is accomplished through detailed analysis of specimens, data records and a combination of field and in-house research projects that focus on neuro-immunology, infectious diseases and nutrition.
The internship program reflects our mission, “to advance knowledge of the aquatic world for present and future generations.” Internships are available fall, spring and summer in most departments throughout our institution, allowing students of all academic majors to experience the unique character of the Aquarium and enhance their personal and professional development. See the "Get Involved/Internships" section for a full list of internship opportunities.
Interns in Research
The internship for this department focuses on laboratory experience and data analysis. Mystic Aquarium’s intern program is designed to provide college students and recent college graduates with a dynamic educational opportunity while simultaneously providing career experience. Our unique program requires the completion of an independent project.
Daily Duties May Include:
- Prepare chemical solutions and biological reagents
- Assist with specimen collection
- Assist with biological assays and experiments
- Data entry and database management
- Management of biological specimens
Recent Projects:
- Validation of an automated hematology analyzer for use with cetacean and pinniped blood
- Gut passage rates in multiple elasmobranch species
- Health assessment and prevalence of Brucellosis in Point Lay, AK beluga whales
- Health assessment of wild bottlenose dolphins
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