Earn BIOL494 Internship Credit through Binghamton University

Are you ready to gain real-world experience, make a difference, and have the best summer of your life? Apply for an Ecology Instructor Intern positions at Peconic Dunes Camp located on Long Island New York.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll teach and inspire campers while also completing a customized internship project. You’ll choose one of two tracks for your BIOL494 internship 

Ecological Research Track

• Develop a research question and hypothesis, collect and analyze data in Peconic Dunes’ diverse ecosystems, including marine, estuary, woodlands, and freshwater.

• Present your findings in a final presentation and report.
  

Education Innovator Track

• Design an engaging, hands-on environmental education activity for kids.

• Write, prepare, deliver, and revise your lesson.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Paid summer position as an instructor

• Academic credit through BIOL494 for your internship project

• Housing and meals provided (no car required!)

How to Apply

At least one semester of a college-level biology or ecology course is required to apply. Email a two-paragraph cover letter to Dr. Sarah Marcus smarcus@binghamton.edu. Following the receipt of your cover letter, you will be invited to apply via an application link.

For more information

For more information about Peconic Dunes Camp: check out our website or email Camp Director, Ryan Frazer, at rcf54@cornell.edu 

For more information about the BIOL494  internship requirements: Email Dr. Marcus smarcus@binghamton.edu