SBAR Explorer Internship Program 2022
The SBAR Explorer Internship Program is a 2-week summer internship program at the University of Arizona for high school and college students. SBAR Explorer Interns will spend an immersive two weeks exploring the scientific method, analyzing actual SBAR data to pose questions and conduct research on issues facing the arid southwest. Students will attend seminars taught by University of Arizona faculty on topics including science education, plant genetics, hydrology, and soil science. Students will also collaborate with Extension Agents who are conducting SBAR research. Interns will produce a scientific poster, which will be presented at an SBAR Internship Symposium in Tucson in late July.
SBAR Explorer Internship Details
- Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 24, 2022
- 9AM – 2PM each weekday (M-F)
What is expected of SBAR Explorer Interns?
- Have reliable transportation
- Be on time every day, Monday through Friday, for 2 weeks
- Participate fully in seminar discussions
- Follow through on all individual and group work assignments
- Learn how to follow and adhere to safety procedures
- Most of all – have a passion for learning, an interest in agriculture, and a desire to be part of a professional team that helps improve people’s lives
Join us this summer!
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Complete the application and submit one letter of reference by April 3, 2022.
NOTE: Interns need to have successfully completed either a year of high school chemistry and/or a year of Biotechnology (MCB 101) to be considered.
SBAR 2022 Explorer Internship Application (MS Office Form)
Questions? Please contact David Shafer (dahveed@arizona.edu)
SBAR Research Internship Program 2022
The SBAR Research Internship Program is an intensive, 6-week summer internship program for high school and college students to explore degrees and careers in agriculture and biotechnology. SBAR Research Interns will gain valuable field skills while working alongside geneticists, engineers, or other research scientists at the University of Arizona or with industry partners. Interns will produce a scientific poster about their research, which will be presented at an SBAR Internship Symposium in late July. Research Interns can be placed in Pima, Pinal, or Maricopa Counties working side-by-side with SBAR scientists around Arizona.
SBAR Research Internship Details
- Monday, June 13 through Friday, July 22, 2022
What is expected of SBAR Research Interns?
- Have reliable transportation
- Be on time every day, Monday through Thursday, for 6 weeks
- Follow directions and ask questions if you’re unsure
- Be honest, be responsible if you make a mistake
- Keep a lab notebook or journal up-to-date
- Learn how to follow and adhere to safety procedures
- Most of all – have a passion for learning, an interest in agriculture, and a desire to be part of a professional team that helps improve people’s lives
Join us in the lab this summer!
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Complete the application and submit one letter of reference by April 3, 2022.
NOTE: Interns need to have successfully completed either a year of high school chemistry and/or a year of Biotechnology (MCB 101) to be considered.
SBAR 2022 Research Internship Application (Google Form)
Questions? Please contact Natalie Brassill (nbrassill1@arizona.edu)