- NEW! UCSF AI4ALL is opening doors to AI for underrepresented talent. A program at UCSF focused on AI in biomedicine. Interested students in grades 8-11 should apply now for the 2024 UCSF AI4ALL virtual 3-week program (Mon 7/8 - Fri 7/26/2024). Find out more and apply at https://ai4all.ucsf.edu. Completed applications are due by Thursday 3/28/2024.
- Summer Internship with the Port of San Francisco: Here is an incredible opportunity that could provide valuable skills and experiences.
Each year the Port offers 12 rising juniors an opportunity to participate in a six-week paid internship program, including one week of hands-on training in personal water and fire survival skills at Cal Maritime. The remaining five weeks will be spent at the Port of San Francisco, allowing students to immerse themselves in the dynamic culture of Port Maritime operations. This internship not only provides practical knowledge but also fosters a unique learning environment. Here is a flier which includes a QR Code for you to apply through. Questions? Contact Tiffany.Tatum@sfport.com. Application deadline: April 5, 2024
- NEW! The Marine Mammal Center’s April Stewardship Saturday is coming up! We are pivoting this month from our routine schedule of the last Saturday of the month to make sure tides are as ideal as possible. Please see all details below.
- Register for our April Stewardship Saturday here! - https://bit.ly/aprilstsat24
- Theme: Investigating Tidepools for Ocean Health
- Description: Join Latino Outdoors, Greater Farallones, and The Marine Mammal Center as we head to the shore to study tidepools and adventure along one of our local beaches. Through this event you will have the opportunity to support a tidepool study, explore the value tidepools have for our marine mammals and community, and take some time to traverse other coastal areas to understand how all components of this ecosystem are interconnected. We hope by the end of this event you will have a deeper understanding of the value and importance of all components of our coastal ecosystem, and will have some goals for next steps to take on your conservation journey.
- When: Saturday, April 13th from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Where: Bodega Bay – we will decide the week of the event whether it is at Carmet or Shell Beach (both within 10 minutes of each other)
- Cost: FREE (free breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided)
- Please make sure to register before the event!
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- Girls in Motion - Spring 2024 Summit! Learn about careers in Transportation, be empowered to pursue careers in the industry, and learn about scholarship and internship opportunities! Panel Discussions, Career Tracks, Hands-on Activity & Gift Bags! April 17, 2:30-5:00 PM
Scan the QR Code on the flier for more information.
- Careers in Science - Paid Internship at California Academy of Sciences. Careers in Science is a multi-year, year-round, paid internship and youth development program for San Francisco high school students who come from communities underrepresented in STEM, including girls and students of color. To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled full time as a 9th or 10th grade student in an SFUSD school
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 and a grade of C or higher in science and math
- Be able to obtain a valid work permit (US citizens and others authorized to work in the US)
- Commit to all attendance requirements for 2 or 3 years, through high school graduation
- Be able to commute to the Academy and nearby locations after school and on Saturdays during the school year, and on weekdays in the summer (some remote work may be required)
- Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for learning, teaching, and doing science
Application period: February 2-April 5. Selected applicants will be required to attend an in-person group interview on April 27, 2024. More information and application.
- NEW! Free Summer Program in Physics for High-school Girls: The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics (SPINWIP) is a summer learning program designed to get high-school girls excited about physics. This 3-week program is completely free to participants and will be held through video chat. Participants will learn about cutting-edge research in physics in fields such as quantum physics, optics and lasers, and astrophysics. They will also learn how to code in Python, and then apply their coding skills to physics-based projects. Participants will attend lectures by Stanford professors and researchers and work in small groups led by Stanford undergraduates, as well as attend college planning and career development workshops. First-generation students and students from underrepresented backgrounds in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. No prior knowledge of physics or coding is needed.
- ScienceSaves Video Scholarship for college-bound high school seniors! All of our lives have been improved by the discoveries of science. Describe an experience in your life that demonstrates that science does indeed save. The experience can be something that happened to you or someone you know. Create a 20-30 second video answering the question “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?” You will be judged on your ability to highlight how science saves in a succinct, creative way with original photos, video clips, and text. Be sure to add #ScienceSaves to your video. Upload your video below no later than midnight on May 6, 2024. More information: https://sciencesaves.org/2023-video-scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
- CA Middle and High School Students: Climate Video Challenge submissions are due May 30, 2024: The climate crisis, caused by humans primarily through the burning of fossil fuels like oil and gas, is damaging ecosystems and disrupting people's lives in California and across the globe. To combat this crisis, communities are taking action in many different and creative ways. Whether you are inspired by others' work, already part of an active group, or looking to turn an idea into reality, the California Coastal Commission challenges you to answer the question: How is your community responding to the climate crisis? More information: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/climatechallenge/
- Marine Science Sundays @ The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) : Join us in person at the TMMC hospital and visitor center in Sausalito on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Anyone can participate in the program, but you must reserve a general admission ticket to visit The Marine Mammal Center that day.
- Mar 24 at 12pm or 2pm | Super Seals
- Apr 14 at 12pm or 2pm | Magnificent Migrations
- Apr 28 at 12pm or 2pm | Magnificent Migrations
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