Laboratory Interns
Recent undergraduates interested in marine science can gain laboratory skills in Point Blue’s Marine Laboratory Research Assistant internship. During this one-year internship, laboratory interns help collect information on prey consumed by marine predators (for example, seabirds and California sea lions), as well as euphausiids (krill) collected during ACCESS cruises in the Sanctuaries. Opportunities to participate in ACCESS cruises are also available. For more information about the laboratory internship, visit Point Blue’s Careers website for announcements.
Intern Spotlights
Grace Kumaishi (Intern 2017–18)
Before the internship: BS, University of California, Los Angeles
After the internship: TBD
This internship provides an awesome opportunity for recent graduates to explore multiple facets of marine biology and ecology, both in the lab and in the field!
Sarayu Ramnath (Intern 2017–18)
Before the internship: BS, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
After the internship: Volunteering with CICESE in La Paz, Baja California Sur
By working in the lab, I see firsthand the countless effort and collaboration between many organizations in order to incite change. This internship has exposed me to innovative fields of study and has yielded a wonderful scientific network.
Elizabeth Max (Intern 2016–17)
Before the internship: BS, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
After the internship: Graduate student at San Francisco State University
Alessandra Moyer (Intern 2016)
Before the internship: BS, University of California, Berkeley
After the internship: Graduate student at San Francisco State University
Emma Chiaroni (Intern 2015–16)
Before the internship: BS, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Jose Basaldua (Intern 2014–15)
Before the internship: BS, University of California, Santa Barbara
After the internship: Graduate student at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
I am glad I was able to learn about various marine species and be able to work with the amazing lab crew and the rest of the Point Blue family.
Enoc Zuniga (Intern 2014)
Before the internship: BS, Humboldt State University
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Summer Meredith (Intern 2013)
Before the internship: BS, University of Maine, Machias
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Sean Gee (Intern 2013–14)
Before the internship: BS, University of California, Santa Barbara
After the internship: Graduate student at San Jose State University
Brittany Cummings (Intern 2012–13)
Before the internship: BS, University of Washington, Seattle
After the internship: Now in MS program at Oregon Health and Science University
Katherine Taylor (Intern 2011–12)
Before the internship: BA, Sonoma State University
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Jessie Oliver (Intern 2010–11)
Before the internship: BS, Humboldt State University
After the internship: Graduate student at Queensland University of Technology
Jennifer Aragon (Intern 2009–10)
Before the internship: BS, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Sahale Casebolt (Intern 2008–09)
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Isabel Luevano (Intern 2008–09)
Before the internship: BS, Sonoma State University
After the internship: Staff at International Bird Rescue
Caymin Ackerman (Intern 2008)
Before the internship: BS, Humboldt State University
After the internship: Manager at Big Mesa Farm