Some 2012 MATE

Interns

What is the MATE Internship program?

The MATE Internship Program is funded by the National Science Foundation.

Each year MATE places 12-15 college students in

internships on research vessels working alongside marine technicians.

The interns gain hands-on technical skills and experience

life aboard a research vessel.

Maggie Craig E/V Nautilus

June 2012 Turkey

My internship experience Aboard the Exploration Vessel The Nautilus Explore the seafloor of the Black Sea, looking for

and investigating potential shipwrecks Learn to work with and pilot the ROVs: Diana: sidescan sonar towfish Argus: works with Hercules as a sea anchor Hercules: highly maneuverable, many instruments Maintain and improve workspaces aboard the ship

My responsibilities I was responsible for testing, maintaining,

troubleshooting, fixing, and piloting the ROVs Carry out pre-dive and post-dive procedures,

which involves checking all ROV parts and systems Assist on deck with launch and recovery processes Sit watch twice a day, piloting Diana or Argus

My team My mentor Brennan involved me in some of the most

interesting jobs, such as opening the HD camera during mobilization

The Deck Chief Mark taught me about safety on ships, particularly when lifting heavy objects or when lifelines are down

The Hercules pilot on my watch Gregg helped me with flying Argus and allowed me to try many things

E/V Nautilus brings experts from many organizations and countries together, encouraging sharing knowledge and forming new contacts

Knowing this team is a favorite part of the trip

The E/V Nautilus has a unique focus on education The ship is outfitted with cameras overlooking the

main deck and work areas During operations live video and audio feed is sent

out over the internet for any interested viewer to watch

Anyone in the world can submit questions or comments for individuals on watch to answer aloud

I enjoyed answering questions and learned from others' answers

Unique aspects of the Nautilus

Washing down Argus after a dive

E/V Nautilus

Typical sidescan sonar view of what we call the orange waterfall

The view from Argus

A shipwreck explored during my watch, and the compass mount found on it

My mentor and I closing the HD camera after upgrading the fiber bulkhead

Building a fitting to secure a microscope

Installing new filters on the hydraulic winch

Constructing new tube cores

Alexis Crouch R/V Sharp

May-August 2012 Lewes, Delaware

My internship experience R/V Hugh R. Sharp

May 30 – August 14

5 different science missions

My internship experience

NOAA National Marine Fisheries Scallop Survey with HabCam May 30 to July 8

My internship experience NOAA National Marine Fisheries Scallop Survey with

HabCam

My internship photos

My internship experience University of Maryland; Oyster Larva and Jellyfish

Survey July 10-15

My internship experience John Hopkins University; Particle Image Velocity System

July 17-30

My internship experience

My internship experience Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Particulate

Survey August 1 - 7

My internship experience University of Delaware; Microbiology Study

August 9 - 13

Dolan Paris R/V Thompson

June-August 2012 Seattle, Washington

My internship experience

My internship was in Seattle, WA at the University of Washington. There I worked with the Marine Technicians ashore and underway aboard the R/V Thompson and R/V Barnes.

We spent much of the time working on the Cascadia Initiative,

where we would deploy and recover Ocean Bottom Seismometers with the aid of the unmanned ROV Jason.

My mentor was Jim Postel and along with being a great guy he

allowed me to work with other science parties outside of the Marine Tech job, like working with the Sea Glider team to help test the gliders out in Puget Sound and was even able to lend a hand in a chemistry lab to analyze ocean water samples.

My internship experience

The internship was an awesome experience, that required long hours of work and the ability to adapt to ever changing schedules.

Being out at sea with all the cool science equipment was a dream come true for me and I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone interested in a Marine science type job.

My internship photos

My internship photos

Michael Neal R/V Knorr

May-June 2012 Bermuda-Azores

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RV Knorr Background The Knorr was first deployed in 1968. Has been modified and can now travel in any ocean on

Earth. Can accommodate 22 crew members and 32 science

party members for up to 60 days. Fully equipped with multibeam sonar, navigation and

satellite communication, and the ability to maintain position within a couple meters during rough seas.

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Operations

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Operations Rock coring and dredging were the two major

operations aboard the R/V Knorr. The samples provided the science party with

information on the hydrothermal activity taking place below the sea floor.

Miniature Autonomous Plume Recorders (MAPRs) were attached to the lines on the dredge and rock cores and took depth, electric potential, nephelometry and temperature measurements. This data was analyzed and used to determine if a region

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My Experience

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My Experience My internship experience aboard the R/V Knorr

provided me with significant knowledge about what it is like working at sea.

Unlike many land based working conditions, safety is always a concern and it is important to be alert at all times.

Working with people at sea can be as rewarding as it is challenging.

Overall, I enjoyed working on The Knorr very much and plan to pursue more work at sea.

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Photos

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MATE At-Sea Internships

The MATE Center places students with the following organizations: University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) US Coast Guard Institute for Exploration

Internships last for 2 weeks to 6 months (usually in summer) and can take place all over the world

$500/week stipend plus all travel costs are provided

How to apply?

To apply (http://www.marinetech.org/internships ) Complete an online application form Submit: Cover letter Resume Transcripts (with proof of current enrollment) Letter of recommendation

APPLICATIONS DUE March 25, 2013 for the

summer 2013 internships!!

What happens next? Interns’ interests, knowledge, and skills are matched

to the employer requirements. MATE submits the most qualified student applications

to the technicians on the ships. The marine technicians on the ship make the

final decision.

What increases your chances of being selected for an internship?

A well organized and complete application and resume – make sure to seek help from Tami, the internship coordinator, if you need it.

A passion for working with technology – volunteer for technology projects, take technology classes, join technology clubs.

At sea experience – jump on a class cruise or a whale watching boat, you need to know if you get seasick.

Excellent references – cultivate good relationships with faculty and employers that you know.

What if you are selected? If a marine technician chooses you as their intern,

the MATE Internship Coordinator will contact you and offer you the position.

You will be given the exact dates and location of

the internship and you decide whether or not to participate in that particular internship.

You tell MATE what airport works best for you and

we buy your airfare!

What if you choose to accept the internship? Enroll for cooperative work experience or independent

study credit at your school or Monterey Peninsula College

Interns and mentors develop a work plan and sign an agreement

Most internships are technical and involve one or more of the following:

Electronics Water quality Geographical Information Systems (GIS) ROVs Data analysis Chemistry

Questions???

For more information, visit http://www.marinetech.org/internships Or ask for an internship flyer Or contact the Internship Coordinator at:

Tami Lunsford 302-731-3035

tlunsford@marinetech.org