What is the purpose of the Internship requirement?
. Each student arranges for their own internship in a science related organization that interests them. They complete 90 hours of volunteer work under supervision of a professional who acts as a mentor. The purpose is best expressed by a quote from one student’s Internship Log, “In all, this is probably one of the most memorable periods of my life and will forever be… I now have an understanding of the scientific process through real world experience and know what to truly expect in going into a scientific field.