Internship Opportunities and External Financial Aid

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

• Department of Homeland Security fellowships in science and technology (scholarship/internship package)
• DEPARTMENT OF STATE . There are internship opportunities for a variety of majors with the Department of State. Most of internships are unpaid. In order to find out what specific internships are available and download the application form from the www site. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1
• NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Several summer internships positions available. Positions vary in level and duties. To see what positions are available go to the web site.DEADLINE: TO BE DETERMINED
• NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY COLLEGE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM . Internships are being offered to math majors who are between their junior and senior years. Participants receive full-time work assignments for up to 12 weeks and receive pay. To apply send a resume and a transcript to: College Summer Employment Program, National Security Agency, Attn: S232/Summer- Suite 6840, Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6840 or you can fax resumes to (410) 859-4593. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31
• QUALITY EDUCATION FOR MINORITIES (QEM) NETWORK SCIENCE STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM . The 1999 Winter/Spring Term Science Internship provides an 18-week, approximately 15 hours per week assignment at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center, located in Greenbelt, MD, as well as a $3000 taxable stipend. Program runs from January 18, 1999 to May 21, 1999. Students will be placed in a programmatic area within NASA based on students background and major. Applications are available in the CMPS Career Services Office. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 1998
• JOHN F. KENNEDY- NASA . NASA sponsors a six-week Space Life Sciences Training Program that is conducted by the Kennedy Space Center and Florida A&M University. Participants gain insight into how space life sciences flight experiments are conducted, as well as explore current and future research opportunities. A stipend of approximately $25 a day is paid. For application materials, contact: Program Director, Space Life Sciences Training Program, Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 106 Honor House, Tallahassee, FL 32307, (904) 599-3636.DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 1999
• LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE- NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER . The Institute invites students in mathematics who have completed at least 50 hours of credit to participate in lunar/planetary research with scientists at the Institute and the NASA Johnson Space Center. The program runs for 10 weeks. Participants receive $350 per week and a maximum of $1000 toward travel expenses. Selection is based on scholarship, curriculum, and experience; career objectives and scientific interest; and a match between the interests of the applicant and available research projects. Check website to see application requirements. Send materials to : LPI Summer Intern Program, 3600 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058-1113. Questions can be addressed to Cecilia M. Hoelscher (281) 486-2196; hoelscher@lpi.jsc.nasa.gov or go to this site. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 1998
• NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIVISION OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE (REU) SITES . Several sites have been funded by the National Science Foundation to hire undergraduate research assistants for summer. Research topics vary. To apply for opportunities, contact the individual sites that are listed on the website above. Information can also be obtained from this web site. DEADLINE: VARIES ACCORDING TO SITE
• TRADE INFORMATION CENTER The Trade Information Center Intern Program is an opportunity to gain exposure to the intricacies of international trade, including the export process, federal export assistance programs, and export promotion. The TIC is looking for candidates who possess excellent research and writing skills, computer literacy, and interest in international affairs and commerce. Students with skills in math and statistics are also encouraged to apply. Internships are unpaid, however degree credit can be obtained. To apply submit your resume to: Judy Kornfeld, Internship Coordinator, Trade Information Center, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th & Constitution Ave. NW, Room 7424, Washington, DC 20230. Tel: (202) 482-0543 or fax: (202) 482-4473. Email: TIC@ita.doc.gov. DEADLINE: SPRING- CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES, SUMMER- FEBRUARY 1999
• SAIC SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM, HAMPTON VA This internship is affiliated with NASA Langley Research Center. Students will have an opportunity to work in a highly technical environment while furthering their professional growth in mathematics. Program is a full-time 40-hour week that runs from May to August. Pay is $10.00/hour. To apply you must request an application packet via email at saic+intern@larc.nasa.gov. DEADLINE: JANUARY 29, 1999

PRIVATE SECTOR

• DOMINION SPRING CO-OP OPPORTUNITY Math or math related major in junior or senior year with strong statistical education is wanted to work with department engineers in developing, planning, and analyzing experiments using good, sound statistical practices. For immediate consideration please mail or fax a resume to: Dominion Semiconductor, Attention Human Resources- AI, 9600 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, Fax: (703) 396-1365. DEADLINE: UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED . There are also two to three openings for a Spring or Spring/Summer Co-op assignment of quality assurance organization. Statistics/Quality Engineering position for process control and improvement. Related course work and/or previous work experience required. For immediate consideration, please mail or fax a resume to: Dominion Semiconductor, Attention Human Resources- AI, 9600 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, Fax: (703) 396-1680, email: airwin@dominionsc.com.
• MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY . MIT offers a summer research program for minority students interested in mathematics. Program is 10 weeks long and pays a stipend of approximately $300/week. For more information, contact: Dean Roy Charles (617) 253-9462; MIT 3-138, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139. Email: mit-spr@mit.edu. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 1999
• PRINCETON PLASMA PHYSICS LABORATORY . The Department of Energy began the National Undergraduate Fellowships in Plasma Physics and Fusion Engineering to provide outstanding undergraduate students in US colleges and universities an opportunity to participate in projects in the forefront of research and development of fusion energy. The program is 10 weeks and each student receives a stipend of $4800 and travel expenses of up to $1000. Student housing provided. For more information and application materials, contact: Science Education Program, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, P.O. Box 451, Princeton, NJ 08543, (609) 243-2116. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 1999
• WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE . The Institute offers a Summer Student Fellowship Program to undergraduate students completing their junior or senior year studying in fields science and math. Stipend of $325/week plus airfare provided. Program runs 10 to 12 weeks, from June to August. For more information, contact (508) 289-2709 or Lee Campbell, (508) 289-2950. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 1999
• GEICO INSURANCE. Geico Insurance has exciting job and internship opportunities in the Washington metro area. This company is often looking for bright, articulate math students to work in actuarial positions. If you want more information check out the web site or call 1-800-841-7445. You can request a job application online. DEADLINE: VARIES ACCORDING TO POSITION