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Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory


Education

The 2026 internship application is now live. Applications are due March 1, 2026. Apply Now!

PEARL education focuses on providing active learning experiences in the classroom and field to K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students to train the next generation of scientists.

PEARL education focuses on three core areas - K-12, undergraduate, and graduate.

Educational Event Photo K-12: Providing immersive, hands-on experimental learning opportunities for students in K-12 settings
Undergraduate event photo Undergraduate: Exposing undergraduate students to the opportunities available in marine science through interactive field trips and summer internship programs
Graduate: Mentoring graduate students in a diverse array of research areas and disciplines