Science Museum and Vizcaya partner up

The Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are hosting a celebration of their brand new Internship at Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya program in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. During the event, on Tuesday, May 29, attendees will preview the accomplishments of the students currently in the program, and learn more about it from program representatives.

The new program was introduced in spring 2012 at Miami Science Museum to enhance real-world training for high school students interested in embarking on a career in science and/or technology, and at Vizcaya Museum for those interested in a career arts, history and environment. The program is being piloted in partnership with Coral Gables Senior High School and MAST Academy, and provides 11th grade students with class credit in exchange for the experiential learning opportunity.

In attendance will be Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and 27 students in the program, along with their families. In addition, representatives of Miami Science Museum, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be speaking about the program. Students will present the work they have accomplished thus far, including projects on their iPads, a Miami Science Museum mobile app, Vizcaya iBook, and more. Refreshments will be provided.

The event is from 6 to 7:30 pm. The Miami Science Museum is at 3280 S. Miami Avenue.