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Summer 2009 (pdf 160KB)

What is QUASARS TO SEA STARS?

Quasars to Sea Stars is a science work-study program for teens ages 13–18. Students work closely with educators and scientists to learn about the natural world, taking classes on topics like entomology, zoology, astronomy, marine biology, and anthropology. Students learn important life skills such as public speaking, computer competency, resume writing, and leadership.

After completing 60 hours of community service, students can become paid staff members, working with Museum scientists and professionals in departments of their choice.

As a participant in Quasars to Sea Stars., students will:

• Get outside! Go camping, hiking and kayaking, spent 3 days on
  Santa Cruz Island and more!
• Do hands-on science like dissections, rocketry, and tidepooling!
• Explore careers in science!
• Prepare for college!
• Learn job skills!
• Have lots of fun and make lifelong friends!
  

QUASARS TO SEA STARS IS A FOUR YEAR COMMITMENT TO FUN!
(YEAR-ROUND COMMITMENT REQUIRED)

• Summer Commitment
  Minimum of 10 hours per week (through all four years of high school)
  Summer 2009 commitment: June 8–August 15
  
  
• School Year Commitment
  September–June (through all four years of high school)
  Minimum of 12 hours per month
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS

• Enthusiastic about science
• Reliable, motivated & committed
• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Application packets may be dropped-off or mailed:
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Attention: Monica Ballón, Teen Programs Manager
2559 Puesta del Sol
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Students currently in 8th grade attending Santa Barbara School District schools are eligible.
Interested students must completely fill out an application packet, including a letter of recommendation from a science teacher. Interviews will take place in May, 2009.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Monica Ballón, Teen Programs Manager at (805) 682-4711 ext. 172 or mballon@sbnature2.org