University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology
Center for Biosystems Research
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The University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute Center for Advanced Research in
Biotechnology (CARB) / Center for Biosystems Research (CBR, Shady Grove) is
supporting a local internship program for high school students. The goal of this
program is to provide an opportunity for highly motivated students to work with mentors
to explore career opportunities in the fields of:
 Biotechnology
 Computer Technology
 Administrative and Facilities Operations.
Students will work with a mentor headed by one of the CARB/CBR faculty and staff.
Site program information can be found on the CARB/CBR web sites accessed through:
www.umbi.umd.edu.
There are three options to this program. Priority placement will be given to students
enrolled in the MCPS Biotechnology program and have taken or concurrent Molecular
Biology (or) Molecular Biotechnology AND are applying for summer + academic year
placement. There is a separate application for this program. Students not enrolled in
this program are also encouraged to apply to be eligible for consideration for remaining
placements.
 Full year: Summer + Academic Year credit program: A one-year program of
summer internship + academic year internship. Students may receive summer
pay and MCPS Internship course credit for the academic semesters.
 Summer only: Paid internship. Course credit may be arranged.
 Academic Year only: Students must be enrolled in the MCPS Internship course
and will receive course credit.
Interested students can obtain additional information from Mrs. L. Adler
Lesli_A_Adler@mcpsmd.org
UMBI: CARB /CBR High School Internship Program
Application Procedure
Friday, February 5, 2010
Application Timetable:
1. Complete the attached worksheet and submit it to Mrs. Adler by Friday, February 5, 2010
2. Applications will be evaluated for completion and will be sent to CARB/CBR the following week.
CARB/CBR will schedule interviews with the students they think are best qualified and notify
applicants of placement.
Application Requirements:
Please note: Acceptance into this program is contingent upon your providing verification of your eligibility
to be employed in the United States
All Interns must have the following:
 Documentation showing authorization to work in the United States. List of Acceptable Documents:
http://umbi.umd.edu/human-resources/images/i9form4-3-2009.pdf- See last page
 Social Security Number
 If you are under the age of 18 years, you MUST submit a Work Permit before you may begin work
(Please contact your school for a Work Permit application).
Personal Information: Complete the Student Application. Make sure all items are completed and
clearly, legibly printed. Applicants will be notified by email. The applicant will be eliminated from the email
is returned as undeliverable.
Transcript: Include your most recent unofficial transcript.
Teacher Recommendation: You will need signatures from two teachers (one a science teacher) stating
that they are willing to write a complete recommendation for you. There is a space for this on the
worksheet. (You will need their email addresses because they will be contacted by email to provide your
recommendations. It is crucial that you obtain the correct email addresses and print that
information legibly
Personal Essay: Visit the CARB/CBR websites http://www.umbi.umd.edu/home.php and review the
CARB and CBR (Shady Grove) Research Highlights. Choose an area of research that interests you.
Write a short essay (limit 1 page; 300 words) explaining the importance of this type of research and
why it interests you. Attach a printed copy with the application.
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Hints: Follow the directions. Have someone else proofread your essay: You may know what you meant to
say, but make sure someone else understands your message. Use spell check.
Resume: Provide a short resume that lists your activities, especially those related to science. Information
on how to write a resume is available http://www.aie.org/finding-a-career/sample-resumes-and-templates/
STUDENT APPLICATION for INTERNSHIP at CARB/CBR
Your School: ________________________________________________________
Appointment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to be employed in the United States
and meeting all other program entrance requirements. Applying to this program does not
guarantee placement
All Interns must have the following:
 Documentation showing authorization to work in the United States. List of Acceptable
Documents: http://umbi.umd.edu/human-resources/images/i9form4-3-2009.pdf- See last page
 Social Security Number
 If you are under the age of 18 years, you MUST submit a Work Permit before you may begin work
(Please contact your school for a Work Permit application).
Please clearly print the following information:
Applying for: Summer + Academic Year___
To Work In:
Research Lab ____
Summer Only: ___
Academic Year Only ___
Computer Technology_____ Administrative/Facilities _____
Name: __________________________________________
Student Number: ____________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
House Number & Street
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone: ______________________
Cell Phone: __________________________
E mail: PRINT CLEARLY: ______________________________________________
Citizenship: _______________
Year in High School (2010)__________ Birth Date: _________
Mother
Father
Name
Work Phone
Work Location
Email:
______________________
Parent signature, date
_____________________
Student signature, date
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SCIENCE, MATH & COMPUTER CLASSES WITH GRADES AND LEVEL
Course Title
Check if
Honors
Final
Grade
Year
Taken
Currently
Enrolled? (Y/N)
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biology
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biotechnology
AP Environmental Science
Engineering Science
Algebra II
Calculus
Geometry
Software Applications
Other: _______________
Other: _______________
Other:________________
Other: _______________
Science Teacher Recommendation
Teacher Recommendation
Name
Name
Signature
Signature
e-mail
e-mail
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PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION
I give my permission to have my student to participate in the UMBI/ CARB/CBR Student Intern Program during the
semesters indicated. I understand that my child must provide his/her own transportation. Since this is a work site, I also
understand that in order for my child to participate in this program, he/she may not be able to participate in other scheduled
activities. In addition to work with the mentor, my student will participate with his/her cohort during the internship. The
cohort will attend meetings with other interns, submitting weekly time sheets and reflections, prepare a culminating
presentation, etc.
If my son/daughter is selected for the summer + academic year option, he/she must register for the MCPS Internship course
for the academic year. Internship is an MCPS course with curriculum, assignments, and grade. Grades will be entered
onto the student’s transcript. Students who applied under this option and do NOT enroll in the required
MCPS Science Internship course may be dropped from this internship site. Contact your school’s
internship coordinator for further information about the internship course
Parent/Guardian’s Signature _____________________________ Date _______
Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date _______
Did you also include:
o Resume
o Essay
o Transcript
Return the completed application package to:
Mrs. Lesli Adler
Student Internship Program
9600 Gudelsky Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
By Friday, February 5, 2010