Summer Opportunities

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BMM Testlabs 

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

➜ aises.org/internships/bmm-test-labs-internship

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In partnership with AISES, BMM Testlabs offers a paid, 10-week summer internship to eligible students. BMM Testlabs, with 14 offices in 13 countries, is the world’s oldest private independent gaming laboratory, providing testing, training, quality assurance, and other services to the regulated gaming industry. Interns assist test engineers as part of a team responsible for assessing gaming technology integrity, accountability, and functionality; performing statistical analysis of gaming device and game probabilities; reviewing gaming device and system source code; and assisting with the development of testing procedures. Travel expenses and housing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are included.

Location: Las Vegas 

Start date: TBD (for 2019) 

End date: TBD (for 2019)

Eligible candidates: Current college junior, senior, or graduate students, ideally in computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, or electrical engineering; other fields given consideration include mathematics, statistics, management information systems, information technology, and network/system administration Deadline: TBD (March)

AISES

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

aises.org/scholarships/internships

The AISES internship program provides students with applied work experience and an opportunity to explore career options. Placing students in 10-week summer positions with partner agencies, the program also promotes advanced study to the graduate level and assists students in developing professional networks. Past internship partners have included the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management.
Location: Varies
Start date: Varies
End date: Varies
Eligible candidates: AISES members; full-time undergraduate or graduate students; American Indian or Alaska Native
Deadline: Varies

Amazon

FUTURE ENGINEER PATHWAY

amazonfutureengineer.com/student

Students who take advanced-placement (AP) computer science (CS) in high school are eight times more likely to pursue computer science in college. This program creates accessible learn-to-work opportunities for pre-college students through three key components: sponsored AP CS courses with AWS Educate and Edhesive, college tuition scholarships, and paid Amazon Future Engineer internships in software engineering. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to apply on behalf of their students.
Location: Online
Start date: TBD (March)
End date: Rolling enrollment
Eligible candidates: High school students, with a focus on low-income communities
Deadline: TBD (July)

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Carollo Engineers

INTERNSHIPS

carollocareers.silkroad.com/carollocareersext/who-we-hire.html

Internships are open for the summer and winter. Engineering majors can focus on electrical, mechanical, or environmental engineering work.
Location: Walnut Creek, Calif.
Start date: Summer and winter
End date: Summer and winter
Eligible candidates: Engineering majors (preferably environmental, mechanical, electrical)
Deadline: Varies

Emma Bowen Foundation

SUMMER CONFERENCE

emmabowenfoundation.com

Each year, nearly 200 Emma Bowen students gather in New York City at the Emma Bowen Foundation Annual Summer Conference to network, learn, and take their first steps toward a career in the media and technology industries.
Location: New York City
Start date: TBD (June)
End date: TBD (June)
Eligible candidates: Emma Bowen Foundation fellows (underrepresented graduating high school seniors or college students and other qualifications)
Deadline: TBD

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George Washington University (GW)

GW SUMMER PROGRAM ADVANCING RESEARCH ON CANCER (GW-SPARC)

smhs.gwu.edu/gwsparc

The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in partnership with the George Washington Cancer Center is offering a 10-week summer program to advance research, promote diversity in the field, and address disparities in health care delivery. GW-SPARC is especially geared to sophomores and juniors with the possibility that they could return for a second summer of cutting-edge research. The experience includes housing, a stipend, travel funds, mentoring by a cancer researcher, weekly workshops and sessions, and a poster presentation opportunity.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Start date: May 29 (2018)
End date: August 3 (2018)
Eligible candidates: U.S. undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences
Deadline: Applications for summer 2019 will be available midwinter.

Google

BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (BOLD) INTERNSHIP

google.com/about/careers/students/bold.html

This paid summer internship is for rising undergraduate seniors who are interested in working in technology and full-time opportunities at Google. The program is designed to expose historically underrepresented students in this field to career opportunities in the industry.
Location: Various (U.S.)
Start date: TBD (late May)
End date: TBD (June)
Eligible candidates: Students from all schools, and students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry, including but not limited to black, Hispanic, Native American, students with disabilities, and veterans
Deadline: TBD (November)

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Infosys Foundation USA

PATHFINDERS SUMMER INSTITUTE

infosys.org/infosys-foundation-usa/pathfinders

Hosted by Infosys Foundation USA, Pathfinders is an intensive week of in-person professional development and high-quality hands-on training in computer science and making for public school teachers. All tuition, airfare, and room and board are paid. To make it possible for teachers to attend at no cost, Infosys Foundation USA funds must be matched by schools, districts, PTAs, or the donor community at donorschoose.org.
Location: Indiana University Bloomington
Start date: TBD (July)
End date: TBD (July)
Eligible candidates: K–12 public school teachers; special consideration given to teachers from high-needs schools, underrepresented communities, those new to teaching computer science and making, and districts demonstrating significant commitment to these subjects
Deadline: TBD (April)

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

jpl.nasa.gov/edu/intern/apply/summer-internship-program 

JPL offers a 10-week summer internship that gives students engineer and scientist mentors to help them gain educational experience in their field of study and contribute to NASA and JPL missions and science.

Location: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif.

Start date: TBD

End date: TBD

Eligible candidates: Undergraduate and graduate students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; prerequisites include a 3.0 GPA or higher and the ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Deadline: April 12, 2019

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MINORITY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (MITES)

oeop.mit.edu/programs/mites

MIT’s free, six-week, residential MITES program is designed to provide academic enrichment for rising high school seniors — many from underrepresented or underserved communities — who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering.
Location: MIT, Cambridge, Mass.
Start date: TBD
End date: TBD
Eligible candidates: U.S. citizens or permanent residents; high school juniors or equivalent with a strong academic record and a demonstrated passion for STEM
Deadline: TBD (February); the summer 2019 application will be available in late fall

National Park Service (NPS)

GEOSCIENTISTS IN THE PARKS PROGRAM

 nps.gov/subjects/geoscientistsinparks/index.htm

This multidisciplinary program, a partnership between the NPS, the Geological Society of America, and the Stewards Individual Placement Program, places college students and early-career professionals in NPS units for three months to one year to assist with geology and integrated science projects. Year-round opportunities are offered.
Location: Various (U.S.)
Start date: Varies
End date: Varies
Eligible candidates: College students and recent graduates in the geosciences
Deadline: TBD (June)

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National Science Foundation (NSF)

CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT FOR LARGE FACILITIES AND CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE

trustedci.org/2018-nsf-cybersecurity-summit

The annual National Science Foundation Cybersecurity Summit for Large Facilities and Cyberinfrastructure serves as a valuable part of the process of securing the NSF scientific cyberinfrastructure by providing the community with a forum for establishing best practices. The summit offers opportunities for student scholarships.
Location: Alexandria, Va.
Start date: TBD (August)
End date: TBD (August)
Eligible candidates: Undergraduate or graduate college students
Deadline: TBD (June)

University of Idaho

McCALL OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL (MOSS) SUMMER PROGRAMS

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The University of Idaho MOSS runs summer day camp programs based on exploring the natural world for students ages 3–12 and a five-day program of watershed and ecology instruction for families.
Location: McCall, Idaho (base)
Start date: Varies
End date: Varies
Eligible candidates: Age-based programs
Deadline: Varies