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NSF-Clarkson University REU

Published January 23, 2025

Research Internship

PwrEng REU Overview:

This REU site is designed to conduct research addressing the barriers to developing a resilient carbon free electricity system.

The PwrEng REU features a ten-week immersive summer research program for ten undergraduate students annually.
The students will research into open questions in collaboration with the power industry including NYISO, NYPA, and NYSEG for grid decarbonization and resiliency (Research topics include energy economics, grid integration of wind, solar, and energy storage, and grid transition. Please see “Research Projects” page for details).
Research activities will be enriched by professional development activities and field trips (including tours of NG’s substation in Upstate New York, the NYPA’s St Lawrence Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project in Massena NY, and a virtual tour of NREL’s energy infrastructure in Golden, CO).

2025 PwrEng REU Program and Application Submission

Program Dates

May 26, 2025 – Aug 1, 2025

Location

Clarkson University’s Potsdam Hill Campus, located in Potsdam, New York.

Application information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/clarkson.edu/reu-pwr?pli=1

2025 Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School

Published October 11, 2024

By Julie Ross

Next summer, Los Alamos National Laboratory will be hosting the twenty-sixth edition of the Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School (LADSS) – a 10-week research and education program held in Los Alamos, NM. Links to information is available at https://ladss.lanl.gov, including payment information for the fellowship appointment and instructions on how to apply.

We are seeking students with academic focuses in engineering (including mechanical, aerospace, structural, civil, electrical, and nuclear), as well as those in computer science, physics, and applied math. Please pass this solicitation on to prospective students and directly encourage those which you feel are well suited for the program to apply. Offer letters will be given to accepted applicants on a rolling basis throughout the early application period, so we encourage students to apply early to have the greatest chance of securing a position in the program. All applications submitted November 1, 2024 – January 6, 2025 will be reviewed after the application cycle closes.

The primary goal of LADSS is to motivate U.S. citizens to attend graduate school. Therefore, the students you solicit need to be U.S. citizens, and they should be of sufficient academic standing to be credible candidates for graduate school. As a reference point, the 400+ students that have taken part in the first twenty-four schools had undergraduate GPA’s ranging from 3.0 – 4.0, with a mean undergraduate GPA of approximately 3.8.

NASA DEVELOP Program Spring 2025 Opportunities

Published September 4, 2024

By Julie Ross

Research Internship

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, national, and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites. For the Spring 2025 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at thirteen locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and working location.

We are hosting virtual “About DEVELOP” webinars on 9/6 2-3pm ET and 9/24 4-5pm ET in an effort to provide information about our capacity building program and how potential candidates can apply and participate in the program. Please see the attached flyer for details on joining these events.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/nasadevelop. The Spring 2025 application window is open online until October 4th, with the term taking place from January 27th-April 4th. Please note some DEVELOP locations will allow for in-person opportunities while others will be completely virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States. Details on location status are posted on our website.

Additionally, if you know of decision-makers who would like to submit a NASA DEVELOP project idea, details can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/what-we-do/capacity-building/develop/partner. Please share this message with anyone who may be interested in these opportunities, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

Tallis Monteiro

NASA DEVELOP National Program | North Carolina – NCEI

Internship: DOE Office of Science Undergrad Internships

Published October 31, 2023

By Julie Ross

DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2024 Undergraduate Internships

• Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2024 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program.

• The application deadline is January 9, 2024.

• Through SULI and CCI, undergraduate students and recent graduates discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain the experience needed to transition from intern to employment.

• Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists and engineers, assisting them on research or technology projects that support the DOE mission.

• SULI is open to full-time students attending 4-year institutions and community colleges or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s degree or associate degree, while CCI is exclusively for community college students.

• Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Three workshops are planned to provide strategies for submitting a compliant application and learn about the internship experience from the voices of CCI and SULI alumni.

Two workshops will introduce the program and application process for each program followed by the final workshop which will review the application process for each program before highlighting the research opportunities and internship experience at the DOE National Labs through an alumni panel discussion.

• November 1, 2023 from 2-3 ET for CCI, register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOGoqz8tGjStDK_odUHRGXCbQMObCKE#/registration

• November 15, 2023 from 2-3 ET for SULI, register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOmtqTktE1GSWhX1UI3x-g0HH72Au5U#/registration

• November 29, 2023 from 2-3 ET for Application Review and SULI/CCI Alumni Panel, register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOCvqjkiH-d_gjjwwSWVKXDpl5ynaFc#/registration

In addition to the workshops, prospective SULI and CCI applicants are invited to engage with representatives from the DOE National Laboratories at the Summer Internship Fair scheduled November 8, 2023 from 1-5 ET, register: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/lxegv?utm_medium=email&utm_source=flyer&utm_campaign=doefair110823

SULI and CCI are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.

MTU Summer Research – McNair Scholarship Program

Published February 7, 2023

By Julie Ross

Are you interested in doing research and getting paid to do it? Have you ever thought about going to graduate school—without loans? The Michigan Tech McNair Scholars Program can help.

The MTU McNair Scholars program will help you:

Earn money to do summer research in your field of study (plus free room and board!)
Receive support to present research at regional and national conferences
Get loan-free support for graduate school

McNair could be the right fit for you—take the first step by scheduling your initial eligibility interview.

For more information, please email mcnair@mtu.edu

International Research Experience

Published January 12, 2023

By Julie Ross

An interesting NSF IRES opportunity this summer that may be of interest to some of your students. It is a 13-week multidisciplinary project looking at autonomous mobility in complex natural environments based on flying and gliding rainforest animals. They want grad students and graduating seniors and they are offering a $5k stipend.

https://eng.vt.edu/academics/international-programs/international-research/ires/ires-brunei.html

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2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs)

Published December 7, 2022

By Julie Ross

Applications for 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) are now open. Fellowship recipients will spend the summer working on an individual research project under the guidance of a Michigan Tech faculty mentor.

SURFs are open to all Tech undergraduates who have at least one semester remaining after the summer term. Awards are up to $4,000. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 10.

Students who have questions about the program or application process can take advantage of a virtual drop-in advising session with the SURF coordinator Robert Handler (ChE).

Virtual drop-in advising sessions are scheduled for these dates:

Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 2-5 p.m. — Join via Zoom.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 2-5 p.m. — Join via Zoom.

For more information and access to the application materials and instructions, visit the SURF webpage or contact Handler at rhandler@mtu.edu.

REU opportunity @ Michigan Tech

Published March 1, 2022

By Julie Ross

Michigan Tech is inviting applications for the NSF-funded REU site program – TECH SCEnE, this summer. TECH SCEnE is a unique bio-inspired, community-centric STEM program. The program is in collaboration with the Natural resources department at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC). Participants will work with mentors from Michigan Tech and KBIC. Projects offer opportunities for participants to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of the Upper Peninsula. Past projects include water quality testing for heavy metal contamination, smart adhesives for underwater applications, underwater acoustic modems for remote monitoring, simulating daylight for hatcheries, and applications of electrospun nanofibers.

More details about the program can be found on the website: TECH SCEnE REU

Diversity Internship Opportunities!

Published December 16, 2019

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Environment for the Americas coordinates over 40 paid internship opportunities for diverse youth interested in careers in natural resources, environmental education, communications, history, and more with federal agencies across the country.

Mosaics in Science applications will be accepted through February 3rd, 2020, and LHIP through February 7th, 2020.

Please see attached flyers for more information.