Science Research Mentor High School Students

Science Research Mentor for High School Students

Wave Hill | Apply | Internship | New York | Negotiable | Entry (0-2 yrs)

• Serve as a Science Research Mentor to a small group of high school students
• Work with students to design a research project relating to the ecology of NYC natural areas and connected in some way to your own research.
• Commit approximately 100 hours to the program. This includes mentoring time and contact time with students, as well as prep, communication with Wave Hill staff, and attending planning meetings
  • About 40 hours between March and June:
    Mentors will engage in mentorship training and planning sessions, introduce their research to students, and take preliminary steps with their groups for the research process.
  • About 60 hours between July and August:
    Mentors will supervise the project, making sure it is moving along, reviewing skills, methods, and concepts, and introducing your field of science
  • When not meeting with students, mentors must ensure that students are prepared to work independently on parts of the project
  • It is expected that mentors will communicate actively with Wave Hill staff regarding students’ progress, performance expectations and schedules.

• Must be an active scientist, researcher or field technician involved with natural areas in and around NYC. A strong preference will be given for Bronx and northern Manhattan research sites.
• Master’s Degree in a field related to ecology, biology, conservation, or GIS preferred. A graduate student or experienced researcher/field technician participating in ecological research will be considered.
• Willingness and desire to work with urban youth
• Comfortable working outdoors during field work in spaces with mixed-material pathways and varying elevations.
• Experience in educational settings a plus.

Compensation for each mentor: $5,000. The assignment runs March through August 2026.

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