Information Trust Institute (ITI) Summer Research Internship, Deadline: March 1, 2012

Information Trust Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2012 ITI UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns

Applications due February 10, 2012 (for international applicants) or March 1, 2012 (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2012. Selected students will be supervised by ITI researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who are leading experts in a number of information trust, information assurance, and security research areas.

All interns will receive stipends and housing. The duration of the internships will be 8-10 weeks. The main program will run from May 21 to July 27; if those dates conflict with your academic calendar, other start and end dates may be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should be undergraduate students at any university, in their second or third year, who have completed some technical course work in computing. Applicants who will have completed their third (junior) year are preferred. Both U.S. and international students are welcome to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply at www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns no later than February 10, 2012 (if you are an international student, including international students now studying in the U.S.) or March 1, 2012 (if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Note that international students have an earlier deadline in order to allow time for visa applications and processing.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Students who are women and/or members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:
Visit the website, www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns. If you can't find an answer to your question there, contact:

Dr. Masooda Bashir
ITI Assistant Director for Social Trust Initiatives
mnb@iti.illinois.edu

Texas A&M Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students to apply for the 2012 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program.  The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg.  We encourage students to apply soon as the deadline is Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research. 

Benefits:

-Learn about graduate school and funding opportunities

-$5,000 stipend

-Housing (or allowance)

-GRE prep workshops

-Development seminars

-Gain hands-on research experience

Eligibility:

-3.25 GPA (or higher)

-Completed Sophomore year in engineering

-Graduating no sooner than December 2012

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg

Black & Veatch Internship Experience, Deadline: January 12, 2012

Black & Veatch’s Leadership is offering an internship experience!

Our Leadership Intern Experience is designed to be a 2 summer commitment; the first summer is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Kansas City, the second summer most interns could be placed in one of our regional US offices or in one of our international office locations. Although this experience is designed to be a 2 summer program we do not require or guarantee interns an opportunity for the second summer. The rotational aspect of our program is also a great opportunity for our interns to learn about the global perspective of our business.

Our interns are given an opportunity to gain real world engineering knowledge as well as gain leadership and business skills. Our interns interact with B&V executives and professional engineers, many of which are experts in their fields.

In addition to the traditional internship experience the three main learning experiences offered to interns are listed below:

• Leadership Curriculum - Interns will participate in educational sessions that will foster the development of a holistic leadership approach designed to develop both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. These sessions could include:

·         Understanding social styles and business culture

·         Leadership discovery

·         Developing a sense of self-knowledge and awareness

• Business Acumen - Participants will also learn about industries and markets served by and specifically discuss Black & Veatch’s role in each. They will learn how to shape service offerings based on clients’ needs, actively seek to solve the ‘broader problems’ clients face, anticipate the needs of clients and help create sustainable solutions. Additionally, interns will learn about the business of engineering consulting, including financial acumen and the organization and delivery of project work.
• Strategic Project - Throughout the program, interns will be given the chance to demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge by offering business recommendations to senior management on an assigned business scenario. With no predefined solutions in mind, interns will need to research, interview and consult their way through their own problem-solving processes.

Below you will find our timeline:

• Accepting Applications: December to January 12^th
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 12th
• Phone Interviews: These will be conducted throughout December to January 16^th.
• Selection Process: Students will be contacted the week of January, 16^th if they have been chosen to attend the selection Event.
• Selection Event: Thursday, February 2^nd to Saturday, February 4^th.

 To apply:

1.       Create a profile

2.       Please visit our careers site: College Careers

3.       Apply to the Leadership Intern Experience Position or req 7889

4.       Email nelsonc@bv.com with any questions.

If anyone has any questions they can email: nelson@bv.com for more information or apply online at College Careers.

Human Computer Interaction REU at Iowa State University, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosts a summer Undergraduate Research Experience, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.  This is a ten week internship where students take short courses in HCI and work in interdisciplinary teams on research projects. Housing and meals are provided, as well as a $5000 stipend.

More information about this program can be found at http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/

The application deadline is February 15, 2012.

REU at Cornell University, Deadline: March 1, 2012

CU LSAMP-R is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate participants with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

Undergraduate students, interested in gaining a deeper understanding in an engineering-related field, have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week duration under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor. Through this one-on-one partnership, participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. CU LSAMP-R was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

CU LSAMP-R offers participants:
-A research stipend of $3,400
-A round-trip travel stipend up to $300 for students living outside of Ithaca, NY
-A double room in a residential hall
-A campus bus pass or a campus parking pass
-Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computer/study lounges, etc.

Please visit http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/lsamp.cfm for more information about the program and to apply.

Application deadline: March 1, 2012.

Inquiries, please contact:
Jami P. Joyner
Associate Director
Diversity Programs in Engineering
Presidential Award Recipient for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
Cornell University, College of Engineering
Phone: 607.255.6403
Email: dpeng@cornell.edu

REU at the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at Northwestern University, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, and molecular electronics. While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 18 to August 17, 2012.

Applications are due Feb. 15, 2012. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm
If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

HARP REU at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Deadline: February 15, 2012

HARP is a summer research experience for undergraduates sponsored by NSF at University of Hawaii, Mānoa. The program offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on exciting and relevant projects with world-class experts.

Engineering or Science undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and High Performance Computing (HPC) should apply. All work will be done from the campus at Honolulu, HI. The students will receive a generous stipend, and travel to and from Hawai‘i will be provided.

Applicants can apply at http://reu.eng.hawaii.edu/harp/.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service SCEP, Deadline: December 23, 2011

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosts the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).  SCEP was established to recruit students, to support equal opportunity employment objectives, provide exposure to public service, and to promote education.  This program includes positions in scientific and administrative occupations within the Headquarters Offices in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

To qualify for a Student Trainee position(s), your academic field of study must be related to the SCEP position(s).  Your education and/or related experience will be evaluated to determine qualification for the SCEP position(s) and grade(s).  All related experience (e.g. volunteer, student trainee and non-student trainee) for the SCEP will be evaluated to determine if it is creditable.

For additional information, please visit this website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/0400-ndx.asp
or contact: Colleen Kirchmaier, Human Resources specialist at #703-325-1743.

REU at Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center, Deadline: February 29, 2012

The SMART LIGHTING ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER (ERC) is an integrated research, education, and technology transfer center funded by the National Science Foundation and NYSTAR. The Center is developing technologies to revolutionize lighting that provides unparalleled benefits in energy conservation, human health and safety, and high speed information and access. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is the lead institution for the Smart Lighting ERC, partnering with Boston University and the University of New Mexico.

Each summer the ERC supports a 10-week research program for visiting undergraduate researchers who are valued members of one of multiple research groups within the Smart Lighting ERC. Participants attend all research group meetings for an understanding of how their project fits into the goals of the research group and the Center. Participants also attend weekly seminars, field trips, and lab tours with a community of undergraduate summer research scholars who are participating in other summer REU programs at Rensselaer. Midway through the program, each participant presents a 10-minute oral progress report and submits a written progress report. During the last week of the program, participants will present at a REU Symposium and prepare a final written report based on his/her summer research accomplishments. Participants have full use of Institute, departmental, and group facilities, including libraries, computer facilities, technical shops, recreational and sports facilities, and more.

For more information on specific research projects, please visit the Smart Lighting website at http://smartlighting.rpi.edu/education/REU%20Details.shtml

For additional information, contact Smart Lighting Summer REU Program Director:

Elizabeth Herkenham
School of Engineering, room 5010
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Tel (518) 276-8387
Herkee2@rpi.edu

REU at the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: Feburary 1, 2012

The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) at the University of California, Berkeley will host its annual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) from June 11 – August 12, 2012. This program is open to current sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors, majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering and with a minimum GPA of 3.25. In particular, applicants from under-represented minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Our REU program introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are motivated by science and engineering. We have research programs in nanoelectronics, nanomechanics, nanophotonics and nanomagnetics. Summer researchers have the opportunity to join E3S researchers who are working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems.

The program offers each participant nine weeks of research experience in the laboratory of an E3S faculty member at Berkeley that will include a research paper and a poster presentation of the research outcomes. In addition to participating in cutting edge electrical engineering and physics research projects, the program also offers educational activities including seminars, laboratory tours and field trips, as well as one-on-one advice regarding graduate school programs, the process to apply for fellowship, and a GRE prep course.

Additional program details, applicant requirements and the online application can be found on the web at:  http://www.e3s-center.org/REU2012.htm

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by February 1, 2012.

Any inquiries should be addressed to our E3S Education Director, Sharnnia Artis at sartis@eecs.berkeley.edu or 510-664-4467.

REU at the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS) at UC Berkeley is accepting applications for our summer research program. Below are the highlights as well as an attached flyer. Would you please distribute to any students and student organizations you think might be interested?

What: Summer Research at UC Berkeley

When: June 11-August 10, 2012

Who: US Citizens and Permanent residents interested in Nanoscience (primarily from the following majors: EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Toxicology)

Why: Work with a world renowned faculty member and a graduate student mentor on such research areas as energy scavenging, sensing, electronics & wireless, and mobility. The program will provide a $4,000 stipend, room and board, travel arrangements (up to $500) and graduate school advising.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Website: http://susanb.physics.berkeley.edu/coins/?page_id=27

Contact: Meltem Erol, merol@berkeley.edu or 510-643-7380 for questions or further information.

Microsoft College Scholarships, Deadline: January 16, 2012

Microsoft college scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines.  Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

Microsoft encourages students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees.  A large majority of the scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities.  Minorities include: African American, Hispanic or Native American.

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

For more information, and to apply, please visit this website: http://www.microsoft.com/university

Deadline to apply is January 16, 2012.

SWE / NASA Langley Research Center Research Internship - Summer 2012

Members of the Society of Women Engineers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are invited to apply for summer 2012 research internships at the NASA Langley Research Center located in Hampton, VA.  Applications can be made starting December 5, 2011.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2012.  Information about NASA Langley’s research internship opportunities and the on-line application can be found at www.nianet.org/larss/ . I request your assistance in distributing this information to the members of SWE at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and look forward to receiving their applications for the 2012 summer session.  Please note that we encourage female students and under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.

Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program
LARSS is a paid, year round (3 sessions) research internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  It is also a unique and highly competitive research internship program.  For the 2011 summer session, we received 759 applications; about 200 applicants from 92 colleges and universities in 37 states were accepted.  LARSS is also a nationally ranked internship program. In 2011, the staff of Vault-Career Intelligence reviewed over 800 national internships and named LARSS one of its top 10 best internship programs. For 25 years, the LARSS program has helped to preserve U.S. leadership in engineering and science by providing exceptional students the opportunity to work with Langley researchers on some of the nation’s most important, difficult, and challenging problems that require multi-disciplinary and collaborative solutions.

The 10-week summer session begins on Monday, June 4, and ends Friday, August 10, 2012.  Students participate in a variety of tours, lectures, and social events designed to achieve the “outcomes” established for the LARSS program. The summer session culminates with students presenting the results of their research in a variety of forums to various audiences.
 
LARSS Program – Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, a student
·       Must be a U.S. citizen.
·       Must be a full time student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
·       Must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
·      Must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

LARSS Program – Goal
The goal of the LARSS Program is to
·      Increase and improve the quality of the Nation’s engineering and scientific workforce by providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to conduct supervised research in a creative, innovative, and supportive learning environment.

LARSS Program – Student Outcomes
Specific outcomes include the following:
·      Learning to apply basic engineering and science concepts and principles to developing research-based solutions using research methods, experimental designs and techniques, data analysis, and interpretation.
·       Gaining proficiency in presenting scientific and technical concepts -- including study design, analysis, research findings, and interpretations -- to peers and colleagues.
·       Developing skill using the physical and intellectual (analytical and computational) tools necessary for experimental design and research.
·       Developing the skills needed to (1) succeed as professional engineers and scientists, (2) fulfill their professional responsibilities, and (3) make sound ethical decisions.
·       Learning to work and successfully function as a member of a group, team, or project composed of individuals with divergent backgrounds and life views.
·       Developing the skills necessary to engage in life-long learning and to understanding the need to continually exploit those skills in refining and updating one's knowledge base.
LARSS Program – Administration
Debbie Murray                                                                                           Sarah Pauls
LARSS Program Coordinator                                                      LARSS Program Assistant
Mail Stop 400-LARSS                                                                        Tele: (757) 864-4394
NASA Langley Research Center                                                      Fax: (757) 864-9701
Hampton, VA 23681-2199                                                       Email:  sarah.e.pauls@nasa.gov
Tele: (757) 864-5215
Fax: (757) 864-9701
Email:  deborah.b.murray@nasa.gov