These tasks include the use of spreadsheets to evaluate photo-identification and behavioral data sets. Interns will provide assistance in the field. Interns record environmental and behavioral data in the field and learn to drive and maneuver small boats in order to track dolphin groups. Interns will be assigned to work with a particular graduate student and will be needed to help in extensive fieldwork associated with that graduate student's project. This applies to projects whose fieldwork is conducted in Galveston only.
Interns also participate in boat and equipment maintenance.
Since field research is a priority, you may be asked to assist in data collection during weekends and holidays. You will not be expected to work in excess of five days per week. The BEB-MMRP possesses a fully equipped darkroom for interns to develop and label black and white film. Interns will process such film as it is collected from the field. Interns will participate by reviewing scientific papers of their choice and presenting their critiques in a friendly, informal setting.