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This page will be updated with new announcements that come to my office. The newest announcements will be first in the list. The date indicates when the announcement was placed on this page. Let me know of any good sources that you would like to share with your fellow students. Note: Some listings may appear several times.

You can usually find lots of summer internships if you spend some time with Google. Usually productive search terms include: summer, 2007, 2008, internship, workshop, computer science, IGERT, NSF, REU, SULI, computational, etc.

Also, make sure you check out the UNCF site.

NASA-Ames Research (1/24/08)

This year, the University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) will conduct its second annual Small Spacecraft Summer Study Program (S4P).  Twelve students will be selected to participate in a 10-week program to develop and test ideas for small spacecraft exploration of Near-Earth Objects (NEO) – ideas that will ultimately lead to a mission proposal.  Students will attend lectures, work on team projects, participate in concept design studies, and present their work at a preliminary design review at the end of the summer.  Work will be conducted at NASA Ames Research Center under the guidance of scientists and engineers from NASA Ames, UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, and UCB-Space Science Laboratory.

The UARC Systems Teaching Institute is recruiting graduate-level expertise in engineering (electrical, mechanical, aerospace, systems engineering), physics, astronomy, planetary sciences, and business management (emphasis on project management). 

Full program details and application instructions can be found at http://uarc.ucsc.edu/sti/s4p_08.shtml.

If you or your students have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 924-5264 or nbatalha@science.sjsu.edu.

Sincerely,

Natalie Batalha
Director, UARC Systems Teaching Institute
NASA Ames Research Center

 

Amy Gilbert
Project Associate
UARC STI Systems Teaching Institute
NASA Ames Research Park
Building 19 room 1085
Phone:650-604-0529
Fax: 650-604-0500

Website: http://uarc.ucsc.edu/sti/

NASA-URP (1/17/08)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sponsoring the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (NASA-USRP) offering undergraduate students across the United States research experiences at NASA Centers.  Students may apply for a 10-week summer session or a 15-week spring or fall session.  The purpose of the NASA-USRP is three-fold:

  • To extend and strengthen NASA’s commitment to educational excellence and university research, highlighting the critical need to increase the Nation’s undergraduate and graduate science, engineering, mathematics, and technology skill base.
  • To build a national program bridge — from existing NASA K-12 Education Program activities to NASA Higher Education Program options — that encourages and facilitates student interest in future professional opportunities with NASA and its partner organizations.  Such opportunities might include NASA career employment, temporary assignment, undergraduate and graduate co-op appointment, Space Grant scholarships and fellowships, or contractor positions.
  • To attract undergraduate students from the widest array of backgrounds, who are fully representative of America’s racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity and to provide them with hands-on, challenging research experiences that stimulate continued student interest in the fields/disciplines aligned with NASA’s research and development mission.

The NASA-USRP seeks applications from undergraduates enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must be classified as rising sophomores, juniors or seniors at the beginning of the first session for which they are applying. Highly qualified applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree that meets NASA's critical competency needs. Eligible fields of study are academic majors or demonstrated coursework concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer science or physical/life sciences.
The NASA-USRP will consist of a 10–15 week research experience at a participating NASA Center under the supervision of a NASA technical mentor.  Selected students must be available to work 10 consecutive weeks at 40 hours per week during the Summer 2008 or 15 consecutive weeks at 40 hours per week during spring or fall 2008 (exact dates to be determined by Centers). 
Students will receive a $6,000 (10-week summer session) or $9,000 (15-week spring or fall session) stipend for the research experience plus one round-trip airfare or ground transportation allowance to and from the NASA Host Center.  A location allowance may be provided for students at specific high cost NASA Centers.  At the completion of the research session, students must submit a paper on their NASA-USRP research experience.  Students may also be asked to discuss their research in public forums and/or participate in NASA-sponsored colloquia, workshops and technology demonstrations.

ORISE (1/7/08)

Are you interested in conducting research at the US Department of Energy’s largest multi-purpose laboratory?

Do you know someone who would be an excellent intern, participating in world-class research with world-class scientists?

Would you like to get paid to learn?

Are you interested in expanding your resumé?

Would you like to gain research experience before entering the workforce or graduate school?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you should visit www.scied.science.doe.gov to learn more about the following programs:
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program
Community College Institute (CCI) Program
Pre-Service Teacher (PST) Program
Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program

Standard Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program
• Must have completed at least one semester of college
• Must have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA
• Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
• Must have coverage under a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to secure insurance coverage before arriving at the appointment site

Please see www.scied.science.doe.gov for specific program eligibility requirements.

~Deadline February 1, 2008~

APPLY ONLINE NOW~ www.scied.science.doe.gov ~APPLY ONLINE NOW

Must submit a completed application
Must submit Two Letters of Recommendation

ORNL Education Program Contacts:
Ebony Vauss, (865) 576-3426, ebony.vauss@orau.org
Terry Howard, (865) 241-6395, terry.howard@orau.org

ORAU (12/14/07)

There is still time for faculty and students to secure a paid summer internship for 2008.  Apply today at www.orau.org/nrc.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Research Participation Program


Description:  The HBCU Research Participation Program introduces faculty, graduates, and undergraduates from HBCUs to the research and development activities of the federal government through research, education, and training activities.  In addition, the program provides incentives for HBCU students to enter into and continue with science and engineering careers.
Discipline(s):   computer science, engineering, earth or geosciences, health physics, materials science, mathematics, molecular/radiation biology, performance and risk assessments, physical sciences, statistics-relate
Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents. undergraduate and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities; U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
Location(s):   laboratories where Nuclear Regulatory Commission research is being conducted; some appointments on Historically Black Colleges and Universities campuses; some appointments at host universities under the guidance of principal investigators who have Nuclear Regulatory Commission research grants
Duration:   10 to 12 weeks for summer appointments; some part-time appointments of one year
Benefits:  weekly stipend of $600 for undergraduates, $700 for graduate students; limited travel reimbursement (round-trip transportation expenses between facility and home or campus)
Funding source:  Nuclear Regulatory Commission
How to apply:  www.orau.org/nrc
Program Contact:
Alicia JoAnn Edwards Wells
Program Specialist, ORAU/ORISE
Science Education Programs
P.O. Box 117, MS-36
Oak Ridge, TN  37831
Phone:  865-576-3409
Fax:  865-241-5220 

Dow AgroSciences (12/05/07)

I would like to invite your students to apply to our R&D Summer Intern Program at Dow AgroSciences (http://www.dowagro.com/careers/students/lab.htm).  R&D internships are available in several chemistry, biology and computer science related disciplines, including (but not limited to) biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant breeding, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, surface chemistry, engineering (chemical, biomedical, material, or optical) and informatics (bio and chem).  All R&D lab-based internships will be located at our global headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and field internships will be located at any one of our 15+ field/breeding stations located throughout the US.  This is a paid internship (salary is based on year completed in school and any relevant experience), expecting 40 hour/week work schedules for 10-12 weeks during the  summer months.  Housing is significantly subsided and provided to any student whose permanent address is greater than 45 miles from our site.  Attached is our brochure, please feel free to print it out and post it or distribute it to your students as you feel necessary

Please encourage your students to submit electronic resumes and cover letters via email to bablakeslee@dow.com or mtsullenberger@dow.com no later than February 8, 2008.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 317-337-3536 or via email.  Thank you so much for your time.

Beth Blakeslee
R&D Summer Intern Program
Co-Coordinator
Dow AgroSciences
Senior Chemist
Analytical Biochemistry
317-337-3536
bablakeslee@dow.com

INROADS is looking for computer majors (1/16/07)

Apply for the PAID internship that trains you for Management Careers with companies like Convergys, CitiBank, and other Fortune 500s.

If you are a talented ethnically diverse student:

  • with a minimum 2.8 g.p.a.
  • with 2 or more summers remaining prior to graduation
  • with leadership skills
  • Majoring in Computer Engineering, Computer Information System, Computer Science, etc…

    For additional information contact:
    INROADS AT (904) 398-0155 ext 105
    www.inroads.org

AMC Fellows Program (1/16/07)

The US Army Materiel Command (AMC) is currently recruiting for the next class of Fellows. Many majors are eligible (the website has a comprehensive list). Accordingly, please forward this information for school-wide distribution as well. If interested, students MUST fill out the response form (DO NOT wait for job announcement). I would be glad to talk to anyone who has a question or would like to get firsthand information. I can be reached at this address (donald.coulter@cookman.edu).

The url is amccareers.com/amcfellowsprogram.htm

Update: There is no longer a minimum GPA requirement for this program. See Dr. Clayton if you would like to call Mr. Coulter for additional information. Donald Coulter graduated last year from BCC with a degree in Computer Science.

University of South Florida REU (1/16/07)

USF will run their 2nd Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program on Computer Science and Engineering from May 29 to August 5. The program offers a wide variety of research projects, workshops and social activities in addition to a stipend of approximately $3200 plus travel and meals support.

The website www.csee.usf.edu/REU contains all necessary information.

A list of Research Programs supporting undergraduate participation. Found on the NOAA site (1/16/07)

DePauw University: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (1/16/07)

The program is designed to provide talented undergraduates who are enrolled at primarily undergraduate institutions (schools that do not have their own graduate programs in computer science) with the opportunity to collaborate on a research project in Computer Science and to experience, first-hand, several of the most rewarding activities that characterize most graduate programs and research careers.

This an NSF sponsored program so the usual restrictions apply: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions and must plan to be full-time undergraduates at a primarily undergraduate institution (e.g., Bethune-Cookman) in September 2007.

Details are available at www.depauw.edu/univ/reu/

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (3/24/06)

The Research Alliance in Math and Science Program website is now open to accept student applications for the 2006 summer term (May 30 – August 11).  See:  http://www.csm.ornl.gov/Internships/RAMS.html for program information and link to application form.

Majors: computer science, the computational sciences, mathematics, computational engineering, information technology, visualization from underrepresented populations.  Those students whose proposal, experience, and aptitude for research most closely matches on-going projects here at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have a greater probability of being placed.

NOTE:  The application form is purposely built such that it cannot be submitted until all fields are completed.  Students should have all information available before beginning; the form cannot be saved partially completed and retrieved later.  You will have to start over.

In addition to the fact that ORNL is DOE’s largest multi-purpose laboratory, site of the Nation’s Leadership Computing Facility, boasts a completely new and modern east campus with state-of-the-art facilities; students will work with world-class research scientists as their mentors.  Summer program stipends are generous and are incremental with academic status and experience; a housing allowance is also included.

Debbie McCoy
Research Alliance in Math and Science
Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P. O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6163
Voice: 865 574-6185

Google (1/16/07)

This is an email that was sent to me:

My name is Hala Fauzi and I'm part of the recruiting team at Google.

These are very exciting times for Google and we are always looking for the very best talent to join us. In a gist, we're looking for Engineers/Managers/Directors with backgrounds in Unix/Linux Systems Administration, Programming/Scripting, Networking, Operations, Databases and a combination of all of the above. We're currently building teams in several places all over the world. In addition to several USA locations (Mountain View, CA, Santa Monica, CA, Kirkland, WA & New York City, NY), we're staffing our offices in Dublin, Ireland, Zurich, Switzerland, Bangalore, India and more.

If you, your students or anyone you know, find these opportunities interesting, please get in touch with me as I'd like to talk to you about specifics, depending on your interests and skills.

You may review our detailed job descriptions on http://www.Google.com/jobs and let me know if any particular position interests you.

Hala Fauzi
Technical Recruiter
Google.com Engineering
650-253-6694
hala@google.com

Summer Institute in Engineering and Computer Applications (1/16/07)

SIECA is designed primarily to provide space-related research experience for minority undergraduate students. The vast majority of the undergraduate participants over the past years have been minorities enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For more information go to apollo.cs.bowiestate.edu/sieca/. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in order to participate in the program.

The internship has a basic summer stipend of $5,250 for undergraduates. Second year SIECA students usually receive a small stipend differential per week.

For further inquiries about the SIECA program, send e-mail to: Dr. J.S. Langdon, Program Director at jlangdon@bowiestate.edu.

To explore additional internship opportunities available at Bowie State University, visit BSU's website for the Science, Engineering & Mathematics Reform / Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE) Initiative Program.

Graduate Program Recruitment (1/16/07)

From Sandra Thomas, Senior Administrator, IGERT National Recruitment Program:

I am sending you a reminder to share with students and colleagues our information on the IGERT graduate programs funded by the National Science Foundation  that are recruiting graduate students for next year.  As you know, IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.  Our website: www.igert.org has links to over 100 programs throughout the nation that offer this support. 

Graduate School IGERT Opportunities:  www.igert.org

We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide you and your students with assistance in looking into and applying to these programs.

Sandra Thomas, Senior Administrator
IGERT National Recruitment Program
Email: shthomas@umich.edu; sthomas@igert.org
Toll Free Phone: 866-593-9103

National Security Agency (1/16/07)

The National Security Agency is currently accepting applications for two 12-week summer internship programs. Information about the programs, application instructions, and deadlines to apply are available on the AfterCollege pages below. Share this with incoming Juniors and Graduate Students this week if possible, to give interested students time to prepare necessary application materials. High potential freshman and sophomores may also be considered.

Seasonal Intern Program for Information Assurance
http://aftercollege.com/companies/post.asp?job=34571

Seasonal Intern Program for Knowledge Discovery Application
http://aftercollege.com/companies/post.asp?job=34569

Full-time opportunities are also available for graduating Seniors:

Computer Science Opportunities
http://aftercollege.com/companies/post.asp?job=23346

Marc G. Dee
Director, University Relations
AfterCollege, Inc.
http://aftercollege.com/

Research Experience for Undergraduates listings (1/16/07)

Here is a National Science Foundation list of supported summer research programs: www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&from=fund

Here is a link to the NSF listing of REUs in Computer and Information Science and Engineering at NSF.gov. You can also search for REU sites by research category. (Sites recommended by Annette K. Lettsome.)

UNCF Corporate Scholars Program (3/24/06)

This program is offered by UPS and managed by UNCF. The program arranges scholarships, internships, and mentorships. Eligibility:

  • sophomore or junior majoring in Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, or Information Technology/Computer Science (I think this includes CS and CIS);
  • minimum GPA of 3.0;
  • attend a 4 year institution;
  • be African American, Hispanic American, Native American or Asian American.

Apply online at www.uncf.org.

Links to Lists Corporate Internships (1/16/07)

Here is the ACM list internship opportunities: www.acm.org/crossroads/resources/internships.html

Here is an extensive list of corporate links to internships published by the SUNY Telecommunications Department: www.tele.sunyit.edu/internships.html.

ORISE (1/16/07)

ORISE places undergraduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in research facilities across the nation. Eligibility is based on the demands of the programs and the requirements established by the program sponsors. For more information, go to: www.orau.gov/orise/edu/uggrad/undergrads.htm

I have fliers in my office for the U.S. Department of Commerce internships and for the Federal Aviation Administration internships. I also have a flier for research participation with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. All of these require U.S. citizenship. Application deadlines vary.

Seniors, if you are graduating this semester you should check this ORISE for government job and educational opportunities. Go to: www.orau.gov/orise/edu/recent/recentgrads.htm

As far as I know, all of their programs are limited to US citizens and sometimes permanent residents. I have received individual notices on the following ORISE programs:

  • The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) research participation program supports undergraduates at federal laboratories and on-campus research projects. Must be a full-time student in good standing, US citizen or permanent resident, minimum 2.5 GPA. Go to: www.orau.gov/orise/edu/NRC/nrchbcu.htm. I have a brochure in my office.
  • US Department of Commerce internships in the Washington, DC metro area and other locations throughout the country. This is a 10-week summer program providing research and practical experience. Internships are from 6/6/05 through 8/18/05, $400 weekly stipend, US citizen. www.orau.gov/orise/edu/DOC/gi-gugIPS.htm. I have additional information in my office.
  • Federal Aviation Administration internships (FAA) ten weeks in the summer. Applications accepted year-round. Limited travel reimbursement, medical insurance, weekly $450 stipend. Minimum 3.0 GPA, US citizens only. Go to: www.orau.gov/orise/edu/FAA/gi-gugAANA.htm

ROTC (1/16/07)

"Army ROTC is a wonderful opportunity for a college-bound student to develop leadership skills and enter the Army as an officer. College students may choose ROTC as a college elective... They can receive up to $20,000 a year for college tuition, a generous textbook allowance and a monthly stipend of up to $4,000 a year." More information is available at armyrotc.com.

Auburn University 2005 REU program announcement (1/16/07)

Auburn University is having an NSF sponsored Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU) program on Pervasive and Mobile Computing to be held at Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.

Apply now, before the line forms. The program web site is:
spider.eng.auburn.edu/csse/reu/index.html

Gates Millennium Scholars (1/16/07)

A Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) award is determined by unmet need based on the financial aid award package that will be provided by the Nominee's college or university. It will help pay the cost of attendance, which includes tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the academic year. Go to www.gmsp.org in March to submit an application for 2007-2008. While you are there check out their "Other Scholarships" page. This is given each year.