Summer Internship (High School)

Adler Planetarium

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The Adler Planetarium offers internship opportunities for high school students to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) in a fun and supportive environment. The Far Horizons Teens summer program teaches participants how to prevent light pollution through circuitry, computer programming, structural design, and teamwork. They will also develop prototype solutions to mitigate the effects of light pollution. Participants receive a stipend and transportation support takes the form of CTA passes. Another opportunity is the Youth Leadership Council, which provides advocacy and leadership development for young people interested in centering "youth voice" in the museum community. The council will design and curate a photography exhibition about light pollution, among other projects. The Adler Planetarium ensures that participants are educated about COVID-19 safety procedures.

Far Horizons Teens: enrolled in 8th-11th grade during the 2022-2023 school year, interested in learning new STEM skills, passionate about science, team player. Summer Internship: current high school students, interested in building professional skills in a supportive and fun environment, excited to work collaboratively as part of a team, available for all onsite program dates, able to attend an orientation. Mission Near Space: enrolled in 7th-8th grade during the 2022-2023 school year, attending a Chicago Public School, COVID-19 vaccinated, unless they request and are granted a medical or religious exemption. Youth Leadership Council and Youth Organization for Lights Out programs are subject to certain application timelines that have specific deadlines for when they can apply.

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