Many opportunities exist in Hudson River Park for educational advancement. Internships and special projects for academic credit are frequently accommodated, and support for assignments, projects, and academic papers is available by contacting Park staff. Please send a letter of interest to: Info@hrpt.state.ny.us for further information. Internships focused on specific HRPT activities have focused on legal, design, education, events, and recreational programs.

Student Internships and Projects
The River Project has a marine biology internship program. The fireboat John J. Harvey at Pier 66a encourages volunteer crews. Biz Kids conducts classes in the performing arts from their studio on Pier 40. The Intrepid Sea - Air - Space Museum (re-opening in Fall 2008) provides a leadership training program. City-As School runs a credited high school science class at Pier 40.

Teacher Opportunities

Kayak instruction, volunteer training and guided tours are offered at the New York Kayak Company (Pier 40), the Manhattan Kayak Company (Pier 66), and the Downtown Boathouse (Pier 96). Manhattan Youth, Chelsea Piers, and the Pier, Park & Playground Association offers instructors for after school, weekend, and summer programs geared towards recreation. The Intrepid Sea - Air - Space Museum (re-opening in Fall 2008) offers professional development training days in science, history and leadership.

Research Initiatives
Cornell University’s Natural Resources Department, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension, in currently in the midst of a study researching the effects of dredging on the health the fish in two Park locations. Learn more about the project at www.environment.cornell.edu.

Harvard University is surveying bikeway users in the park as part of a Nation-wide project.

The River Project also has a number of ongoing research initiatives.