CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
ROBERT T. WALLACE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
1995
 
 
The California Academy of Sciences will offer its Robert T. Wallace
Undergraduate Research Internship for Summer 1995.  This 3 month
internship matches a student with a scientist to work on a specific
research project.  Interns will have the opportunity to learn about a
specific group of organisms, be involved in original scientific
research and appreciate the role of a natural history museum in
research and education.  The research project may include
laboratory and field expedition components.
 
Eligibility:  Junior and Senior level undergraduates who are U.S.
citizens with a B average or better and have demonstrated
participation in a wide range of campus activities.
 
Duration:  Full-time (40 hours/week) for 3 summer months
(June-August); starting date may vary.
 
Stipend:  $2000 for the internship period.
 
To Apply:  Please send a statement of interest in working at the
Academy, the organisms and type of project you would like to
participate in, a letter of recommendation from a Science professor
and one set of official transcripts.  All applications should be sent
to:
 
Robert T. Wallace Research Internship
c/o Director of Research
California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA  94118
 
Deadlines:  Application materials must be received no later than 1
April, 1995.  Decisions will be mailed from the Academy by 15 April,
1995.
 
More Information:  Questions concerning the Wallace Internship may be
directed by Telephone (415-750-7277), Fax (415-750-7346) or email
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