Host Introduction

VistaMilk is an SFI research centre which represents a unique collaboration between Agri Food and information communications technology (ICT) research institutes and leading  Irish/multinational food and ICT companies. VistaMilk is funded by Science Foundation  Ireland (SFI) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. VistaMilk has been  operating since September 2018. There are over 110 funded staff and researchers in  VistaMilk. We have a 7 research partners who include Teagasc (who are the host institute),  The Walton Institute (WIT), Insight@UCD, Insight@DCU, Insight@NUIG, and Tyndall Institute  (UCC) and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

STEM Teacher Intern Role

The STInt Intern can expect a range of roles and responsibilities including:

• Work with the Education and Public Engagement (EPE) Manager  and the Communications Manager at VistaMilk.
• Work with various managers to develop strategies and materials for community outreach, with a focus on raising awareness of VistaMilk’s research and its impact on sustainable agriculture.
• Collaborate with researchers, educators, and external partners to ensure the educational content aligns with the current STEM curricula and best practices.

The ideal STInt intern will have the following key skills and competencies:

• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in coding, beneficial but not essential.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that intern roles and descriptions may be adjusted by the summer 2025.

VistaMilk

Previous Intern Experience

Watch the video below to hear last year’s intern share their experience of working at this company.

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