MATE Center Marine Technical Internship Program

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MATE Center Marine Technical
Internship Program
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Why choose a Marine Science and Technology career

• Ocean economy is 20 of national economy 1/6 of
  jobs
• Marine Science and Technology supports this
  economy
• Field is growing with lack of qualified workers
• Acquire a fun, exciting and well paid job
• - Marine biologist
  - Ecotourism guides
• - Hydrographic survey technicians -
  Aquarists
• - Marine technicians
  - Ship engineers
• - ROV pilots
  - Marine engineers
• Many more!!!

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Why would I want to do an internship?

• Relevant experience important for finding
  post-graduation employment
• More likely to acquire satisfying job in field of
  study
• Gain exposure to careers (and have fun!)
• Make an informed decision about your career
• Make connections to people in your field
• Gain transferable skill sets
• Gain experience with cutting-edge technology not
  available in the classroom

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Shore-based internships

• Shore-based positions include research
  laboratories and industry settings
• Some internships paid hourly wage, some are
  unpaid
• Example
• SERPENT Scientific and Environmental Rov
  Partnership using Existing iNdustrial Technology

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At-sea Internships

• Place students on University National
  Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) research
  vessels
• Internships last for 1-8 weeks (usually in
  Summer)
• 250/week stipend plus all travel costs is
  provided

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Skills Interns Learn

• Students support marine technicians and
  scientists to collect atmospheric, geologic,
  physical and biological data used by research
  scientists
• MATE internships are technical
• Electronics Data analysis
• Scientific sampling ROVs
• Water quality computers
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Learn how to maintain, operate, calibrate, and
  repair on-board equipment

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Students say

• This is definitely the greatest learning
  experience I have ever had!
• Overall this was the best internship I could
  have hoped for. Not only did I learn a lot about
  different types of equipment, and research that
  can be done, but also I got to spend time on a
  vessel, which was something that I had never done
  before.
• My internship aboard the New Horizon was the most
  incredible experience of my life. The experience
  and knowledge I gained has changed my life.
  Through the internship a whole world of
  opportunity has opened up for me.
• The internship gave me the confidence in myself
  to pursue my job. My interview was the week after
  I got back. Before my internship, I was unsure
  of my abilities - what I could do and how I could
  help a company. During my internship I was able
  to give suggestions to chief scientists and help
  the operation run more smoothly. That gave me the
  edge I needed to apply for the job full-force.

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How do you apply?

• To apply
• Complete an online application form
• Submit (both via e-mail and mail)
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Letter of recommendation
• All materials are online at http//www.marinetech
  .org/careers/internships.php
• APPLICATIONS DUE in March!!

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Intern Selection Placement

• Interns selected from colleges and universities
  across the country
• Interns prescreened to match interns interests,
  knowledge and skills to employer requirements
• Mentor makes final decision
• Students meet with MATE internship coordinator to
  discuss what to expect during their internship
  (including mentor expectations), logistics, and
  internship paperwork
• Students enroll for cooperative work experience,
  independent study credit at MPC or home
  institution
• Interns mentors sign an agreement and develop a
  work plan

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Stanford Leon Angelo Luis Tavera

• THEN students at Monterey Peninsula College
  and Alvin Community College, MATE interns

NOW
ROV electronics repair and maintenance
technicians at Oceaneering, International
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Deborah Smith

• THEN Maine Maritime Academy student MATE
  Intern in 2001
• NOW Marine Scientist / Hydrographer at
  Science Applications International Corporation
  (SAIC)

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Shinobu Okano

• THEN MPC student, MATE Intern R/V Endeavor,
  R/V Atlantis with NOAA OEs

NOW continuing her education at California
State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB)- M.S. in
Coastal and Watershed Science and Policy works
in the CSUMB Seafloor Mapping Lab
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For more information visit http//www.marinetech.
org/careers/internships.php Or contact Tami
Lunsford MATE Internship Coordinator 302-731-3035
tlunsford_at_marinetech.org