BIO5 Ambassadors Internship

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About the Internship

Our BIO5 Institute Ambassador Internship program is a unique two-semester opportunity open to all University of Arizona undergraduate majors. Students will work one-on-one with a BIO5 staff member on a project of their choice. This can include (but isn’t limited to): business administration, digital marketing, educational outreach, event planning, grant writing, graphic design, and more.

Our interns are expected to attend professional development workshops and commit to 40 credit hours to earn two internship credits through The A Center (TLS 393/493).

Application requirements:

University of Arizona undergraduate student
Be able to take 300/400 level classes (advanced standing)
Commit to 40 credit hours/semester for 1 credit during fall and spring semesters
Not currently employed by University of Arizona (per DCC/UA policy)

Applications open each summer with new cohorts announced each fall. The next round of applications will open in summer 2025.

BIO5 Ambassador History

The BIO5 Ambassador program was initially launched in 2012 as a club geared towards science outreach events and tours. In 2017, then U of A undergraduate student and BIO5 Ambassador secretary Gina Coniglario had a vision to transform the club into an internship that would have a larger impact on the students while at the same time contributing to the mission of the BIO5 Institute.

Today, interns are selected to work with BIO5 staff on projects including digital marketing, event planning, and science communication, allowing them to explore an interest and personalize a learning experience in an area related to their career goals. Previous projects have included the Inspiring Women in STEM event, the Science Making Humanity Better panel, and posters for environmentally friendly practices in the labs and offices.

BIO5 Ambassador News

Announcing 2024 - 2025 BIO5 Ambassador Interns

Oct. 7, 2024

Hanami Inagaki and Sam Rose Shawley will be working with public affairs team at the BIO5 Institute in marketing, communications, and event planning.

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Reflecting on professional growth at the BIO5 Institute: Q&A with Shiv Shukla

Aug. 27, 2024

University of Arizona undergraduate Shiv Shukla reflects on how his experience as an BIO5 Ambassador intern and student staff shaped his career goals in business and science.

Alumni speak to the history and legacy of the BIO5 Ambassador Internship program

July 29, 2024

Entering its eighth year as an internship program, the BIO5 Ambassadors has a network of 20 alumni making impactful strides across diverse fields, from public health and medical clinics to finance and research.

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From outreach to business: BIO5 Institute internship gives University of Arizona students perspective

May 14, 2024

Two undergraduate students dove into outreach and finance during their year-long BIO5 Ambassador Internship.

BIO5 Ambassador interns and their facilitators

BIO5 Ambassador Internship fosters mentorship for University of Arizona students

Aug. 3, 2023

Now in it's sixth year, this internship program is a unique opportunity for UArizona undergraduate students to work on the business and marketing aspects of a research institution.

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BIO5 Ambassador interns write stories, produce marketing videos and promote organizational initiatives

Dec. 15, 2020

The BIO5 Institute successfully pivoted another student engagement program to a virtual format amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a fruitful first semester of the BIO5 Ambassadors Internship.

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BIO5 Ambassador interns to learn the business side of science

Sept. 10, 2020

Three University of Arizona undergraduate students were competitively chosen to work virtually alongside BIO5 Institute administrative staff to enhance their personal and professional skills.

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BIO5 Ambassador Projects

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Community and culture are essential factors in public health practices

Jan. 27, 2021

Purnima Madhivanan’s global research experience has taught her that evidence-based interventions, aligning with community cultural patterns and values, are an important determinant of success when targeting diseases caused by HIV, HPV and SARS-CoV-2

BIO5 Women in STEM share challenges, opportunities with aspiring young scientists

Nov. 13, 2020

The annual BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM event empowers girls and young women with advice to help navigate a STEM career while pursuing a balanced life.

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