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 What is QUASARS TO SEA STARS?
Quasars to Sea Stars is a science work-study program where students work closely with educators and scientists to learn about the natural world, including 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 become paid staff members, working with Museum scientists and professionals in departments of their choice.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO OVER 4 YEARS:
- Dissect a bobcat, a bird and more
- Build your own museum model
- Hike, camp, and kayak
- Teach kids about science
- Find out how to get to college
- Explore careers in science with experts like marine biologists
- Earn community service hours for high school
- Have lots of fun and make friends
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
- You need to be into science, reliable, motivated to learn and committed with a minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
- You must be in 8th grade and attend a school in the Santa Barbara School District
- Applications will be handed out during 8th grade science and AVID class presentations in February
- Interviews will take place in April
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
QUASARS TO SEA STARS IS A FOUR YEAR COMMITMENT TO FUN!
(YEAR-ROUND COMMITMENT REQUIRED)
- Summer Commitment
Minimum of 25 hours per week, cannot miss more than 1 week each summer (through the four years of the program) Summer 2012 commitment: June 11–August 12
- School Year Commitment
September–June (through all four years of high school)
Minimum of 20 hours per month
Questions?
Contact the Teen Programs Manager at (805) 682-4711 ext. 172 or quasars@sbnature2.org
Need to get your community service hours completed? Volunteer at the Museum and Sea Center!
Museum: Rebecca Coulter Fagan, Volunteer Manager (805) 682-4711 ext. 170 or rcoulter@sbnature2.org
Sea Center: Stephanie Sanchez, Volunteer Manager (805) 962-2526 ext. 104 or scvolunteermanager@sbnature2.org
Thank you to our generous supporters:
The Orfalea Foundation
The Kirby Jones Foundation
Exxon Mobil
Lennox Foundation |
