In preparation for this year’s Summer STEMM Internship Program, Beaver is currently seeking a clinical practitioner to host one to two rising seniors.
The program offers students the opportunity to experience a professional scientific or medical setting through a volunteer internship. Over the course of four to six weeks during the summer, students work part-time with a host organization, gaining hands-on experience related to science and medicine.
Intern responsibilities may include supporting clinicians with patient care or records, assisting with clinical research, and helping with administrative or office tasks. The schedule and specific responsibilities are flexible and developed in collaboration with the host organization.
Beaver’s science curriculum is designed to build the skills students need to do science, not just learn about science. Beaver’s launch, test, refine model applies perfectly here, as scientists need to think critically, troubleshoot, and persevere through challenges. This mindset allows students to contribute to the real work in the lab.
Dr. Alison Livingston, Beaver Science Faculty and Program Coordinator
The STEMM internship program was created to help students apply the knowledge and skills they develop in Beaver’s science curriculum to authentic professional environments. In the Upper School, students engage in a wide range of science courses—from Marine Ecology to Neuroscience to Robotics—and many pursue independent research through Student Directed Projects. The summer internship program builds on these experiences by providing opportunities for students to work alongside professionals in the field.
The initiative launched in the summer of 2025 with several partner organizations in the Boston area. As the program continues to grow, Beaver hopes to expand its network of partners across a variety of STEMM fields, including clinical medicine and patient care, neuroscience and psychology, environmental science, cancer biology, data analysis, veterinary medicine, and more.
Students apply for the program during their junior year and are interviewed and matched with partner organizations by Dr. Alison Livingston, Beaver science teacher and program coordinator. In the spring, selected students participate in preparatory work to help them gain a deeper understanding of their host organization so they can arrive ready to contribute and learn.
Clinical practitioners interested in hosting a student or learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Dr. Alison Livingston by clicking the button below!