AIP History/NBLA Program Intern

Joint Hosts: AIP Center for History of Physics and Niels Bohr Library & Archives (1 available)

Are you curious about the human story behind scientific discoveries? Are you interested in bringing more attention to underrepresented voices in the history of science? The AIP Center for History of Physics (CHP) and the Niels Bohr Library & Archives (NBLA) are looking for an intern to develop educational resources and to conduct outreach on topics in the history of the physical sciences. In the first half of the summer, the intern will work with CHP to create educational materials such as new lesson plans for the AIP Teaching Guides on the History of the Physical Sciences . In the second half of the summer, the intern will work with NBLA to conduct outreach related to topics in the history of physical sciences. This outreach could take the form of a bibliography for related reading and research, posters/flyers/other graphic print announcements, bookmarks and other promotional materials, or Wikipedia edits on their chosen topic. The intern will also create an outreach plan to promote their exhibit on various outlets, including writing for the History Newsletter and/or Ex Libris Universum blog, as well as social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, or other outlets.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated writing skills
• Interest in public outreach and informal education
• Strong creative skills, visual presentation and/or marketing skills
• Completion of at least two years of college physics
• Ability to effectively communicate scientific topics to pre-college students