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USIMS High School Work Experience Program

2012 work experience program starts in November
Edwina and Inke with students at Bondi

AIMS
The University of Sydney’s Institute of Marine Science (USIMS) work experience program aims to give high school students an insight into the work performed by marine research scientists, educators and technical support staff as well as providing an opportunity to become familiar with some of Sydney’s surrounding marine environment.

ACTIVITIES
Students will be required to participate in various activities whilst on work experience at USIMS. Depending on what is going on at the time these may include;

Scientific Studies

  • Demonstrations by various marine geosciences and biological science groups about the current research being conducted including laboratory tours
  • Seminars on marine science topics
  • Participation in some ongoing research

Field Assistance in Education Programs such as:

  • Visit the Sydney Institute of Marine Science at Chowder Bay or Bondi Beach Marine Discovery Centre
  • Rockpool surveys
  • Snorkelling field work
  • Boat trips
  • Marine data collection activities

Careers / Facilities / Administration

  • Workshop career opportunities with an advisor
  • Tour the University’s museums and library exhibitions
  • Write about your experiences at the University of Sydney for the USIMS newsletter
  • Maintain and develop displays for the centre

Laboratory / Aquarium Maintenance

  • Cleaning of the laboratory area
  • Maintenance of tanks and laboratory equipment
  • Feeding marine organisms


HOW TO APPLY

Due to limited availability you will need to apply for a place in the USIMS work experience program. To apply please email us (see address details below) the following details:

Your name:

Your school:

Your year:

Your area of interest:
Please have a look at the USIMS website at (www.sydney.edu.au/usims/people) and send us a paragraph to let us know which particular scientist or area of research you would like to learn more about.

University of Sydney Institute of Marine Science (USIMS)

School of Geosciences
Madsen Building (F05)
Sydney NSW 2006
Ph 9036 7583 Fax 9351 2442

Email:


Web:
www.sydney.edu.au/usims

2012 Work Experience Program

Details for this year's High school students work experience program are to be published in September.

Selection will be on a competitive basis whereby students will be required to write a one page essay on a marine science topic. Successful applicants will be advised at the beginning of October. Applications will NOT be accepted before the September announcement.

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