<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] Re: 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;">February 24, 2026 at 5:43:03 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>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.<div><br></div><div>Let me know if you have questions.</div><div>Andy<br><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="auto" class="gmail_attr">On Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:28:31 PM UTC-5 Andy Deans wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0 0 0 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;"><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 nofollow" href="https://ento.psu.edu/frost" title="https://ento.psu.edu/frost" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://ento.psu.edu/frost&source=gmail&ust=1772026833647000&usg=AOvVaw1CUrhXh-_EDEbuoVoll3yW">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 nofollow" 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" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Part-Time-Butterfly-Biodiversity-and-Collections-Internship_REQ_0000075204-1&source=gmail&ust=1772026833648000&usg=AOvVaw2_5FqN_FLEs3neMpk6_Kvv">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="" title="mailto:adeans@psu.edu" data-email-masked="" rel="nofollow">ade...@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 nofollow" href="http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern" title="http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tiny.cc/ButterflyIntern&source=gmail&ust=1772026833648000&usg=AOvVaw3iCGEMjeTwl5Ypmyly5iEd">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 nofollow" 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" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TE0vkHubA2j4Ah9V85jZsjW9_HN0ctGMWLi-NMMdfM/edit?usp%3Dsharing&source=gmail&ust=1772026833648000&usg=AOvVaw0Ik5V3fmkd1lPIDUQSMqZa">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 nofollow" 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." target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://pennstateoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/ard19_psu_edu/IQCa7ESyiFG3SpGYLjpcrAHpAXmDfyL33JIugQ3tJHO36ms?e%3DTkmHHI&source=gmail&ust=1772026833648000&usg=AOvVaw0-SGYyECwhRf1rcXj5uJnh">ButterflyInternshipFrost</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><br></div></blockquote></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div>
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