The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Nayiri Haroutunian worked under the direction of Josie Elbert, Associate Director of Education Programs, to audit tree-related curricula found in museums, universities and other organizations throughout the city as requested by former Mayor Daley in his Chicago Urban Forest Agenda 2009. This information was then compared with Chicago Public Schools' scope and sequence to determine appropriate available programming for each academic grade to use as a resource. She also prepared resources for and engaged in teacher professional development workshops run by the Teaching Academy and funded by Chicago Wilderness. Lastly, she conducted environmental education evaluations on two summer camp programs offered by the Nature Museum in regards to behavior change as a result of participating in the programs.

Internship Details

Organization The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - Chicago, IL
Employment Sector
 Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit
Student's Field of Study
 Behavior, Education and Communication
Topic Areas of Internship

Environmental Education
Duration & Dates 14 weeks, starting 5/16/2011
Skills Gained

Strong Interpersonal Skills, Program Evaluation Skills, Database Management
Duties Performed

Event Planning, Field Work/Research, Network with Professionals in the Field
How Student Obtained Internship Student approached the organization looking for an internship.
Paid or Unpaid?
 Unpaid - Funded by the Edna Bailey Sussman Foundation
OK to Contact Student for More Information? Yes - Nayiri Haroutunian