APPLY HERE for the 2025 STEM Pathways program (link coming soon)

Are you interested in gaining leadership skills? Understanding our local ecosystems? Having Fun? Making some money? Then apply to become one of Duke University Marine Lab’s (DUML) Student Scientists! As a DUML Student Scientist, you will explore nature, become a mentor, develop and deliver hands-on STEAM programming, AND get paid.

Detail information and requirements: The DUML Student Scientist program seeks talented Carteret and Craven County high school students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

  • The program is open to all interested 9th – 12th graders (the grade you are in, as of February 2025).
  • Applications open 9 am February 7, 2025 and close 5 pm March 28, 2025. 
  • Students Scientists must commit to a minimum of 120 hrs of community science outreach in June and July. Potential shifts will occur Monday-Friday in June and July for approximately 6 hours each day (with a maximum of 30 hours/week). All Student Scientists who conduct community outreach are eligible for summer stipends.
  • Upon acceptance to the Student Scientist program, students will be required to attend training sessions on June 10th and 11th, 2025 from 9am – 3 pm at the Duke university Marine Lab. Food and beverage will be provided. If a Student Scientist fails to attend the training, they will be unable to participate during the 2025 season.
  • CCATS transportation vouchers available upon request for any Carteret County student needing transportation assistance.

For Returning Student Scientists: 

  • We are now also accepting applications for 2-4 returning Student Scientists – these are students who successfully worked with us in a previous summer.
  • Returning student scientists must complete the application. Please note, that the returning student scientist application will have different/additional questions.
  • If accepted, Returning student scientists will have additional responsibility and a greater leadership role in the program.

For more information, click on the application. Reach out to our team with any questions.