We believe the strength of our intern programs lies in its encouragement of interns to give free reign to their creativity. Where you have experience, you will be given the chance to really apply it to build and design systems; to develop curriculum and put it to use. If you do not have experience, you will enjoy a steep learning curve and will not leave without having achieved a level of practical and theoretical knowledge and experience that will serve you for the rest of your life. To be clear: these internships are for self-starters and people with initiative. Despite the natural beauty of the land and the comfort of the program sites, conditions here are challenging - nothing is accomplished without surmounting obstacles.
The spring session runs Tues, April 02 though Tues, May 28. Please see the website for more information: http://3malliance.org/index.php?id=320 Here are some projects we have in mind for the coming year... 1. Design & build a micro-hydro power system - This is a great project for a recent engineering student wanting to put their knowledge to use and build up some practical experience, or for a pro looking to make a great contribution on an adventure in the jungle. 2. Continue an ongoing insect survey - Check out our Insect Bible here!: Chapter 1: Coleoptera http://3malliance.org/fileadmin/media/resources/intern_reports/JamaInsectGuideChapter1Coleoptera.pdf Chapter 2: Other http://3malliance.org/fileadmin/media/resources/intern_reports/JamaInsectGuideChapter2Other.pdf Chapter 3: Lepidopterahttp://3malliance.org/fileadmin/media/resources/intern_reports/JamaInsectGuideChapter3Lepidoptera.pdf 3. Develop a system for raising insects as chicken feed - liberate us from the tyranny of supplementing their diets with corn! A precocious intern could stack functions by selecting insects which are known to be edible and delectable to humans as well as chickens. Check out these links for inspiration http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/aug/01/insects-food-emissions http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2009/aug/19/insects-food-crisis http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/mar/31/insects-uk-diet-2020 http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/nov/13/grubs-up-eating-insects 4. Elaborate upon a nascent hummingbird garden and continue an ongoing bird survey. 200+ species found so far! 5. Fungus identification research - there are more mushrooms here than I've seen anywhere else. Help us document this rich diversity. 6. SO MANY OTHERS! It's common that applicants suggest a project based on their own particular skills and interests. Feel free to propose your own!
