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The University of Maryland Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research
(formerly the Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology) is supporting a limited number of internships 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:
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Biotechnology
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Computer Technology
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Administrative and Facilities Operations.
Students will work with a mentor headed by one of the IBBR faculty and staff.
Information about IBBR can be found on their web sites: http://ibbr.umd.edu/
There are three options to this program. Priority placement will be given to students enrolled who have taken or are concurrent Molecular Biology (or) Molecular
Biotechnology AND are applying for summer + academic year placement.
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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.
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Summer only: Paid internship. Course credit may be arranged.
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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
High School Internship Program
Application Procedure

Application Timetable:
1.
Complete the attached worksheet and submit it to Mrs. Adler by Friday, February 18, 2011
2.
Applications will be evaluated for completion and will be delivered to IBBR the following week.
IBBR 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.
 Social Security Number (You will be asked for this IF selected)
 If you are under the age of 18 years, you MUST submit a Work Permit before you may begin work
(Work permits will be supplied IF you are selected).
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 IBBR website http://ibbr.umd.edu/ and review IBBR projects in the
“Faculty” link.. 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.
 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/

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 be able to provide the following if selected for a position:
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Documentation showing authorization to work in the United States.
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Social Security Number
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If you are under the age of 18 years, you MUST submit a Work Permit before you may begin work
Please clearly print the following information:
Applying for: Summer + Academic Year___ Summer Only: ___ Academic Year Only ___
To Work In: Research Lab ____ 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
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biology
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics
Molecular Biology (Biotechnology)
Research Project
AP Environmental Science
Engineering Science
Algebra II
Calculus
Geometry
Software Applications
Other: _______________
Other: _______________
Other:________________
Other: _______________
Check if
Honors
Final
Grade
Year
Taken
Science Teacher Recommendation Teacher Recommendation
Name
Name
Currently
Enrolled? (Y/N)
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PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION
I give my permission to have my student to participate in the IBBR 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 the 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
Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research
9600 Gudelsky Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
By Friday, February 18, 2011