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Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) Virtual Recruitment Session

The ocean needs scientists, the future needs you!

Location

Online

Date & Time

October 6, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Looking to kickstart your career in marine or environmental science? Ready to gain real-world lab experience in a supportive and innovative research environment? Dive into the IMET Undergraduate Summer Internship Recruitment Session!

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at the University System of Maryland invites driven undergraduate students to immerse themselves in a transformative summer experience like no other.

About the Internship:

This paid internship, running from June through Augustfrom Monday to Friday in the heart of Baltimore, MD offers a rare opportunity to work alongside world-class scientists, conduct hands-on research, and dive deep into the mysteries of our planet’s marine and estuarine environments.

What will you gain?

  • During this nine-week journey, you'll step into cutting-edge laboratories, attend seminars and workshops, and gain invaluable professional development tailored to launch your future in science.
  • Whether you're exploring marine biodiversity, environmental sustainability, or biotechnology breakthroughs, you won’t just study science, you’ll live it.

Who can Apply

This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are undergraduate students in fields related to biological sciences and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The application opens in October, and spots are competitive, so don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Learn more here: Check the flyer attached.

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Please note: This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is also committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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