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Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities and Deadlines

From our colleagues in Undergraduate Research.

DAAD Rise: STEM summer research internships in Germany. Sophomores, juniors eligible. No German language required. See www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany. Application deadline Dec 15.

Goldwater Scholarship: Tuition award, STEM students planning research careers. Sophomores and juniors eligible. Must have 3.7+ GPA, US citizen or US national. Nomination applications due Nov 10; see go/goldwater.

Hertz Fellowship: Funding for graduate study, STEM fields. Seniors/alumni. Must have very strong GPA; US citizen or permanent resident; GRE or MCAT scores (for MD/PhD) required. See hertzfoundation.org. Deadline Oct. 23.

Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (NOAA): Tuition award, NOAA internships and mentorship. Sophomores eligible to apply; must be US citizen working in NOAA-related field. See noaa.gov for more info. Application deadline Jan 31.

Michel David-Weill Scholarship: Supports a two-year master’s program at Sciences Po. Must be U.S. citizens, seniors/super-seniors, minimum GPA of 3.7. Candidates apply independently to Sciences Po. French not needed to apply. Nomination deadline: Oct 15 (noon) Nomination applications due Oct 15 (noon). See the David-Weill Scholarship page for info.

NSF GRFP: Funding for graduate study, STEM fields. Seniors/alumni. Must have very strong GPA; US citizen, US national, permanent resident. See NSF online info. Deadlines vary according to field, Oct 19-25.

Udall Scholarship: Tuition award for environmental leaders committed to careers in that field or Native Americans focused on Native American issues. Strong GPA, US citizen, record of leadership/initiative. Nomination applications TBA (late January); see go/udall.

Internship Opportunities for Undergraduate Math Majors

Math majors – are you still looking for summer internship opportunities? Here are some tips for places to begin (or continue) your search:

  • Apply to internships on Handshake, as well as the connected databases found on CCI’s website: Liberal Arts Career Network, and Nationwide Internship Consortium (login is your email and ID#).
  • Browse the Summer Internship Lists and Winter Term Lists. See what students have done for previous Summer and Winter Term internships to find inspiration; contact those students for more information!
  • Check out the following internships suggested by the folks at the American Mathematical Society:
    • America Online – Forget filing and photocopying. Through our internship, fellowship and page programs, current college students and recent graduates work alongside our talented teams on real-world work and are making an impact from day one. From coding to content creation, advertising sales to analytics, event planning to social media marketing, the opportunities are endless. Many of our interns and fellows enjoy their experience so much, they choose to kick off their careers at AOL by pursuing full time positions with our teams. Interested? We look for self-starters with a passion for the web, who live for a challenge, thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who come to work ready to have fun.
    • Applied Materials – Applied Materials offers a wide range of internship and co-op positions that provide qualified students with hands-on experience in a corporate environment, critical professional skills, and high-level knowledge about the electronics industry.
    • ASU/NASA Space Grant – The ASU/NASA Space Grant Program employs approximately 30-50 undergraduate students for the academic year, working alongside upper-level graduate students, diverse faculty members, as well as scientists and engineers. Undergraduate scholars will be paid a stipend with a value of ~$1600 per semester following the ASU bi-weekly pay period schedule.We seek applications from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. We also encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.
    • Boeing – Boeing is where you can begin your career collaborating with amazing people on amazing products. You’ll work alongside designers and builders. Collaborate with thinkers and dreamers. And team up with experts in just about every field.
    • Dell Computers – It’s never too early to start thinking about your career. We are always looking for the next generation of great thinkers who can guide our business forward, today and tomorrow. Together we can grow as a vital global company with a passion for creating innovative products and services for our customers. 
    • Intel – Intel has a well-developed internship program; we’ve hired thousands of students over the past few years. Our goal is to provide real world, thought-provoking internships to undergraduate and graduate-level students. Historically, more than 60 percent of interns go on to accept full-time opportunities after graduation. Internships are a great way to learn about Intel’s business and develop a network of contacts for the future. Search all internships now.
    • National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) – The Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP).  The Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of education institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.  Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. 
    • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory National Security Internship Program (NSIP) – Perhaps the most appealing benefit of becoming a NSIP intern is the opportunity to pursue an exciting career in an innovative atmosphere of discovery. In addition to the unique opportunity to work at a cutting-edge national research and development laboratory, interns receive a competitive salary, and potentially, tuition reimbursement. We are looking for ambitious, high-caliber undergraduate or graduate-level college students for intern assignments. 
  • Learn about CCI resources and how to start your internship search with a Peer Career Advisor at Quick Questions; no appointment necessary. PCAs can also help you create or get your resume and cover letter in tip-top shape; first check out our sample resumes and other great tools and resources on the CCI web site.
  • Network with over 7,500 alumni on MiddNet – our database of alumni who have volunteered to offer you career advice and information about their career field or industry. LinkedIn will offer you opportunities to research and connect with 27,000 more alums!
  • Make an appointment with one of our STEM Advisors.

Announcing 2020 Spring PAID Research Internship Opportunities for Undergraduate STEM Students

The Office of Science / US Department of Energy is pleased to announce paid research internship opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for the Spring of 2020.

The application system for the 2020 Spring Term Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program is currently open, with all applications due by 05:00 PM Eastern Time on October 07, 2019.

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program places students from 2 and 4 year undergraduate institutions as paid interns in science and engineering research activities at DOE national laboratories and facilities, working with laboratory staff scientists and engineers on projects related to ongoing research programs.

Appointments are for 16 weeks during the Spring term, are open to US Citizens and US Lawful Permanent Residents, include a weekly stipend, reimbursement for one round trip domestic travel to the participant’s host DOE laboratory, and possibilities for a housing allowance. More than 850 internships are sponsored annually.

Applications are filled out online. More information about the program can be found on their website.

Rocket Software – Lots of Open Positions In Handshake

Rocket Software is a leading global developer of software products that help corporations, government agencies and other organizations reach their technology and business goals. 1,300 Rocketeers on five continents are focused on building and delivering solutions for more than 10,000 customers and partners.

Why work at Rocket?

As you’re planning your next career move—or maybe your first career move—know that Rocket is home to innovators at every level of the software industry. When you become a Rocketeer, you become a member of the global family they call One Rocket. As part of One Rocket, they encourage you to build lasting relationships with peers, managers, and executives beginning on day one. From intern to CEO, every expert at Rocket has earned the right to be there—and every day they prove it. But being a Rocketeer means nothing without the fun t and music (sorry, what? Read all about the Rocket Band!) that comes with it.

Check out their open positions in Handshake:

Click on the titles to view the positions in Handshake.

Here’s How Google Knows in Less Than 5 Minutes if Someone Is a Great Leader


After years of study, Google uses a few simple questions to identify the company’s best leaders.

We tell students to look for an internship/job where they will find a good mentor and leader. That is sometimes hard to quantify, so we thought Google’s leadership questions may be a good place to start! You can tweak these questions to ask during your interview.

Since leadership is more art than science, how can you objectively determine if someone is a great leader? Google has spent considerable time and effort trying to answer this very question. It makes sense that one of the most analytical companies in the world puts some of its analytical horsepower into determining how great teams are built and led. Over time, the company identified the key behaviors of its best team managers.

Read the full Inc. article by Jeff Haden here.

Multiple Positions Open with Fast Enterprises – One of Glassdoor’s 2019 Best Places to Work!

Congratulations on exploring your career opportunities with FAST and taking the first step to becoming a FASTie! A FASTie? Yes, a FASTie

FAST-ie \’faeste\ noun 1. an energetic, intelligent, enthusiastic person who works at Fast Enterprises. 2. a person dedicated to modernizing government technology to better serve the general public. 3. someone who is open to adventure and wants to experience new places around the world. 4. someone who enjoys collaboration with clients and camaraderie with teammates while solving business and technology problems.

Available positions are listed below. All application deadlines are Tuesday, 4/23. Click on the title and if the description speaks to you, take 5 minutes (seriously, only 5 minutes) to apply!

Quality Improvement Research Analyst at Mount Sinai Health System

The Quality Improvement Research Analyst is responsible for overseeing all activities specific to the following programs:

  • Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
  • Collaborative Endocrine Surgery Quality Improvement Program (CESQIP)
  • Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI)

The chief responsibility is to collect and submit reliable data to the MBSAQIP (American College of Surgeons), CESQIP (Society for Endocrine Surgeons), and VQI programs (Society for Vascular Surgeons). This is accomplished through high-quality clinical screening, data compilation, documentation, and entry of data into the applicable databases for all eligible surgeries at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. The Analyst also works closely with the members of the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other initiatives, as identified.

Learn more about the position in Handshake. Deadline 4/29.