<html aria-label="message body"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">FYI<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfMessage"><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Andy Deans <adeans@gmail.com><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>[ECN-L] summer internships => butterflies at the Frost Entomological Museum</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 28, 2026 at 10:28:31 AM PST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ECN-L <ecn-l@ecnweb.org><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ECN-L@ecnweb.org<br></span></div><br><div><div>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,</div><div>Andy</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">=======</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="">The </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://ento.psu.edu/frost" title="https://ento.psu.edu/frost">Frost Entomological Museum</a></u></span><span style=""> at Penn State seeks two undergraduate summer interns, to assist with research projects related to </span><span style="font-weight: 700;">butterfly biodiversity and collections</span><span style="">. Training and experiences will be provided in the following areas:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">collecting / rearing (15%)</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">specimen preparation and collection conservation (20%)</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">collection digitization, including relevant data standards (55%)</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">collections advocacy, policies, and management (3%)</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">public engagement (7%)</div></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Required Skills and Experience:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><i>Careful handling and attention to detail.</i> 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.</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><i>Ability to stay focused.</i> Specimen
digitization can be repetitive, but accurate data collection and
transcription are required to contribute credible records to global data
aggregators.</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><i>Curiosity about the natural world.</i> We’re looking for interns who will fully engage with the work, asking questions along the way.</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><i>Commitment to science. </i>These
specimens are used extensively in research, across many domains.
Interns should be facilitative, organized, and goal-oriented.</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><i>Comfort in nature</i>. Field work may happen in muddy, wild habitats, where ticks are common.</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: disc;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><i>Familiarity with insect taxonomy</i>. Ability to sight identify specimens, even to a higher-level taxon (order or family), will help us be efficient in all tasks.</div></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Compensation:</span></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Application process:</span></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Visit the application <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Part-Time-Butterfly-Biodiversity-and-Collections-Internship_REQ_0000075204-1" title="https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Part-Time-Butterfly-Biodiversity-and-Collections-Internship_REQ_0000075204-1">webpage</a></u></span> and be prepared to upload the following documents as PDFs by <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">February 28, 2026</span>:</div><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" start="1"><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: decimal;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">Resume or CV</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: decimal;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">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.</div></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; direction: ltr; list-style-type: decimal;"><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation">Three references: Name, organization, phone, email, one sentence description of relationship.</div></li></ol><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Applications will be reviewed starting March 1, 2026.</div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Questions can be directed to Andy Deans: <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href="mailto:adeans@psu.edu" title="mailto:adeans@psu.edu">adeans@psu.edu</a></u></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Apply here: <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern" title="http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern">http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern</a></u></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">=======</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Link to position description as Google Doc (also attached as PDF):</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TE0vkHubA2j4Ah9V85jZsjW9_HN0ctGMWLi-NMMdfM/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TE0vkHubA2j4Ah9V85jZsjW9_HN0ctGMWLi-NMMdfM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TE0vkHubA2j4Ah9V85jZsjW9_HN0ctGMWLi-NMMdfM/edit?usp=sharing</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Link to PowerPoint slide to help advertise the opportunity:</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="display: inline-block;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://pennstateoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/ard19_psu_edu/IQCa7ESyiFG3SpGYLjpcrAHpAXmDfyL33JIugQ3tJHO36ms?e=TkmHHI" title="Original URL: https://pennstateoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/ard19_psu_edu/IQCa7ESyiFG3SpGYLjpcrAHpAXmDfyL33JIugQ3tJHO36ms?e=TkmHHI. Click or tap if you trust this link.">ButterflyInternshipFrost</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><br></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div>
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