About SCI Network NYC
The Wildlife Conservation Society leads SCI Network NYC, a consortium of eight science-based cultural institutions in NYC that collectively support 1,100 interns across 60 types of internships.
American Museum of Natural History
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
New York Botanical Garden
New York Hall of Science
Queens Botanical Garden
Staten Island Zoo
Wave Hill
Wildlife Conservation Society
Our institutions are committed to providing high-quality STEM internships to New York City youth. Positions are in a variety of fields, including animal care, horticulture, research, science communication, teaching, and conservation advocacy.
As SCI Network NYC, we work to:
- Build pathways for New York City youth to pursue STEM internships.
- Provide training and support for internship supervisors to ensure high-quality career development experiences for youth.
- Leverage New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program to benefit our interns and institutions.
- Demonstrate our collective impact through evaluation, storytelling, and advocacy.
Impact
- We host 1,100 interns annually.
- Youth collectively earn more than $2.4M in stipends and wages.
- On average, youth receive 200 hours of training and access to SCI Network NYC’s skill development workshops, peer networking events, and advancement support.
- 74% of youth alumni plan to pursue a career involving science.
- 77% of youth alumni would like to work at a cultural institution in the future.
SCI Network NYC is generously supported by Speaker Adrienne E. Adams and the New York City Council