BIO-SENS Summer Research Internship

BIO-SENS is a collaborative multi-state project researching the development of biosensors to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing.

Two-year and four-year undergraduate students from any state are invited to apply for a 10- week paid academic research internship to work in the labs of experienced faculty at Auburn University, the University of Maine, or the University of New Hampshire. You must be a USA citizen or permanent resident to qualify for this internship.

Research Descriptions

Auburn University – Alabama: The research focus of the Pantazes Lab in the Chemical Engineering Department at Auburn University is on the development of computational methods for designing binding proteins. We have two research positions available to design mutations to known proteins that bind insulin and interleukin-6. Minimum Requirements: grade of C or better in any biochemistry course and grade of C or better in any programming course

University of New Hampshire: The research focus of Dr. Halpern’s SEEDS Lab in the Chemical Engineering Department at University of New Hampshire is on the measurement of surface changes using electrochemistry. We have one research position available to monitor surface binding proteins. Minimum Requirements: grade of B or better in general chemistry and calculus. AP credit also accepted.

University of Maine: The research focus of Dr. Crawley’s MREM EDA lab in the School of Economics at University of Maine is on the analysis and development of novel techniques for labor market analysis. We have two positions available that will build and code new industrial data extraction models. Minimum Requirements: grade of C or better in a statistical course and a C or better in a econometric methods or programming class.

UNLV TechConnect 2018

TechConnect will be held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on March 5, 2018. This is an annual student/ employer networking event attracting majors from Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Management Information Services, IT, and Mathematics in a forum promoting the availability of technology career opportunities. The combination of food, prizes and informative industry speakers and sponsors makes it a very successful event for all involved. Proceeds from TechConnect benefit the John S. Werth Scholarship Fund. We anticipate 400+ students in attendance, and TechConnect will deliver 150+  resumes in advance to sponsors.

Students must register to attend by Wednesday, February 21st, 2018.

Schedule of Events:

  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Networking with Students, Attendees
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Program of Event
  • 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Networking with Students, Attendees

 

Spring Internship Opportunity at Kennedy Space Center Florida

Internship Dates: January 16, 2018 – May 4, 2018

Students will assist NASA educators in preparation for spring educator workshops, pre-service teacher workshops and K-12 student programs. Students will learn how to teach NASA STEM hands-on activities to K-12 students, teachers and pre-service teachers. Students will get opportunities to teach these activities in formal and informal classroom settings, time to practice classroom management skills, instructional methodology, and the opportunity to expand teacher content knowledge. Students will learn how to teach to a diverse population, including under-served, under-represented, minority, disabled and low income. Students will learn how to develop and plan curriculum for NASA STEM hands-on activities. Assignments also include assembling materials for hands-on activities, and helping with logistics. Student is responsible for arranging and paying for their lodging and round trip travel expenses to KSC. Travel to programs within the Florida and Georgia region may be required and NASA will reimburse travel expenses associated with these programs beyond the KSC 50 mile radius.

UNLV McNair and Title III AANAPISI Scholars Summer Research Institute

The UNLV McNair and Title III AANAPISI Scholars Summer Research Institute offers eligible high-achieving students the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. In addition to conducting research with mentors, the 10-week program provides students with a series of workshops and the opportunity to publish and present their research.

Summer Research EXperience (REX) Program

The Summer Research EXperience is a six-week long research program offered for High School and Community College students. We aim to provide an introductory STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research experience to students who have no formal research training beyond high school courses. This program is especially useful for students who are considering enrolling as a STEM major in college or who are taking introductory college courses (first/second year) in a STEM major. The program runs from June 26 to August 4, 2017.

If accepted, students are expected to: 1) Work 30 hours each week on research. Any time off must be approved by the REX Coordinator and your supervising faculty member. 2) Attend weekly workshops and trainings. For the most part, these will take place during your regular 30 work hours. 3) Complete your poster and report by the end of the program. This may require time outside of your regular work hours. Applications are due April 1, 2017.

2017 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program

The NIDA Summer Research Internship Program supports all students with a focus on increasing underrepresented populations in drug abuse research. Through this program, students age 18 years and older are introduced to the field of drug abuse and addiction research by participating in research internships with NIDA’s distinguished scientists at universities across the United States. Students work with leading scientists for eight weeks during the summer. The internship may include laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, formal courses, participation in lab meetings, patient interviews, manuscript preparation, library research, and literature reviews. In addition, it is expected that each intern will deliver a formal presentation on his/her research project at the end of the internship.