[Entm-beu] Fwd: [ECN-L] summer internships => butterflies at the Frost Entomological Museum

[John Heraty]

FYI

> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Andy Deans <adeans at gmail.com>
> Subject: [ECN-L] Re: summer internships => butterflies at the Frost Entomological Museum
> Date: February 24, 2026 at 5:43:03 AM PST
> To: ECN-L <ecn-l at ecnweb.org>
> Reply-To: ECN-L at ecnweb.org
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> Hi all. Just a reminder that we will start looking at applications next week. I noticed that knowledge of insect taxonomy is listed under requirements, but we're happy to provide that training. It'd be fun to see applicants with museum studies and other natural history collections experience.
> 
> Let me know if you have questions.
> Andy
> 
> On Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:28:31 PM UTC-5 Andy Deans wrote:
>> Hi all. See ad below for two internship opportunities at the Frost Entomological Museum. The experiences are designed for undergrads, but recent grads (pre-grad school) are also eligible. Happy to answer questions,
>> Andy
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>> The Frost Entomological Museum <https://ento.psu.edu/frost> at Penn State seeks two undergraduate summer interns, to assist with research projects related to butterfly biodiversity and collections. Training and experiences will be provided in the following areas:
>> collecting / rearing (15%)
>> specimen preparation and collection conservation (20%)
>> collection digitization, including relevant data standards (55%)
>> collections advocacy, policies, and management (3%)
>> public engagement (7%)
>> 
>> Required Skills and Experience:
>> Careful handling and attention to detail. Interns will work with small and incredibly fragile objects, each with many kinds of data that must be recorded and tracked. Dexterity and situational awareness are required.
>> Ability to stay focused. Specimen digitization can be repetitive, but accurate data collection and transcription are required to contribute credible records to global data aggregators.
>> Curiosity about the natural world. We’re looking for interns who will fully engage with the work, asking questions along the way.
>> Commitment to science. These specimens are used extensively in research, across many domains. Interns should be facilitative, organized, and goal-oriented.
>> Comfort in nature. Field work may happen in muddy, wild habitats, where ticks are common.
>> Familiarity with insect taxonomy. Ability to sight identify specimens, even to a higher-level taxon (order or family), will help us be efficient in all tasks.
>> 
>> Compensation:
>> Wage is set at $17.50/hour, with an expectation of about 40 hours worked per week. Start date (around early June) and duration (6–10 weeks) are reasonably negotiable.
>> 
>> Application process:
>> Visit the application webpage <https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Part-Time-Butterfly-Biodiversity-and-Collections-Internship_REQ_0000075204-1> and be prepared to upload the following documents as PDFs by February 28, 2026:
>> Resume or CV
>> Personal statement: In about one page, please explain why you are interested in interning at the Frost Entomological Museum. Describe your personal and/or professional interests, and describe how this experience may facilitate your career goals.
>> Three references: Name, organization, phone, email, one sentence description of relationship.
>> Applications will be reviewed starting March 1, 2026.
>> 
>> Questions can be directed to Andy Deans: ade... at psu.edu <> 
>> Apply here: http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern
>> 
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>> Link to position description as Google Doc (also attached as PDF):
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TE0vkHubA2j4Ah9V85jZsjW9_HN0ctGMWLi-NMMdfM/edit?usp=sharing
>> 
>> Link to PowerPoint slide to help advertise the opportunity:
>> ​ButterflyInternshipFrost <https://pennstateoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/ard19_psu_edu/IQCa7ESyiFG3SpGYLjpcrAHpAXmDfyL33JIugQ3tJHO36ms?e=TkmHHI>​
>> 
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