Otterbein University and the Biology and Earth Science department highly value internships as part of the Five Cardinal Experiences. These experiences can be critically important for students in allowing them to apply course skills to real world situations and in shaping their future career goals. Internships can take place locally in Central Ohio or around the country and the world.

• Students interested in both human and animal health can take advantage of the abundant medical facilities and private practices close to campus. They spend many hours shadowing doctors and working in labs, gaining great experience for professional school applications.
• Students interested in natural resources and environmental science have recently gained valuable experience at the following organizations.
  • Ohio Department of Natural Resource
  • US Geological Survey
  • Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
  • Franklin County Metroparks
  • US Forest Service
  • Ohio Department of Transportation
  • Local environmental consulting firms
• Students interested in working in a zoo or wildlife rehabilitation setting have recently interned at one of our many partner institutions. Read student blogs about these exciting experiences.
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, China
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
  • Dallas Zoo, TX
  • Reid Park Zoo, Tucson, AZ
  • Toledo Zoo, OH
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • Ohio Wildlife Center, Columbus, OH
  • White Oak Conservation Center, Yulee, FL
  • New Mexico Wildlife Center, Espanola, NM
• Students interested in field research or working for a conservation organization have also interned at the following exciting international destinations.
  • Oceans Research, Mossel Bay, South Africa
  • Cape Parrot Project — The Wild Bird Trust, Hogsback, South Africa
  • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Gamboa, Panama