The Marine Technology Society is looking for 5+ Student Interns to assist
teacher mentors and middle school student teams in designing and building
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) for the Pacific Northwest Regional ROV
Challenge. The Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) competition is open to
students of all ages, with a major focus on underrepresented middle school
age students. There are 19 regional competitions held all over the US and
Canada, as well as Hong Kong, Russia, Scotland and Iran. Each year the ROV
competition focuses on a new theme in order to expose students and educators
to the many different aspects of the ocean workplace and the scientific and
technological advancements that are taking place. Regardless of the theme,
the competition consists of the following components:
- Underwater mission tasks
- Technical reports
- Engineering presentations
- Poster displays
Students are not only judged on their technical and engineering scores but
also on their teamwork and ability communicate their ideas and experiences.
Our interns will work with the teachers to set up a mutually agreeable
schedule for time in their classroom (or other workplace) between Dec 11,
2010 and May 7, 2011.
Job Qualifications
- Comfortable working with electronics
- Good soldering skills
- Knowledge of basic physics
- Must have a drivers license and own transportation
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be available from 8am - 5pm on Saturday Dec. 11th
Compensation
- $500 Stipend 40 hour minimum
Interviews will take place on Dec. 6-8 and training will take place on Dec.
9th at 6pm in the east high bay of the Ocean Sciences Building ("OCN" on
campus maps).
Please submit questions and resumes to rupan@uw.edu & stahr@uw.edu
Rick Rupan
Outreach Coordinator, Puget Sound Section MTS
Fritz Stahr
Chair, Puget Sound Section MTS
