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SPS SOCK, SPS Summer Internship
| Primary Institution: | Society of Physics Students |
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| Affiliation: | American Institute of Physics |
| City: | College Park |
| State: | MD |
| Job Duration: | 9.5 Weeks, Summer 2010 |
| Class Requirement: | soph - senior year |
| Position Type: | Education/Outreach |
| Discipline(s): | Astronomy; Astrophysics; Gravitation Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics Medical Physics Plasmas and Beam Physics Interdisciplinary Physics: Biological Physics; Quantum Information; Etc. laser science generally |
| Description: | The SPS SOCK Science Outreach Catalyst Kits, or SOCKs, contain exploratory physics and science activities specifically designed for SPS Chapters and collegiate physics departments to use in outreach presentations to local elementary, middle and high school students. Interns are responsible for creating and testing activities and writing instructions for lessons and demonstrations. This year the SPS theme is Exciting the Imagination, in celebration of 50 years since the first demonstration of a laser. The 2010 SOCK will have a laser science focus. Qualifications • Completion of at least two years of college physics • Interest in public outreach and informal education • Ability to work well with pre-college students • Ability to effectively communicate scientific topics to pre-college students • Previous education outreach experience • Excellent communication skills (including writing) SPS intern positions based in Washington, DC are also available in science research, outreach, writing, and policy. See http://www.spsnational.org/programs/internships/ for details. |
| Stipend: | $3,750 |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 02/01/2010 |
| Job Website: | http://www.spsnational.org/programs/internships/ |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Kendra Rand One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 Email: krand@aip.org Phone: 301-209-3047 |
