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  • ORISE Summer Internship Showcase

    by MEPJan 2, 2025 11:15 am |  1 View

    Looking for a summer internship in STEM? Join us to learn about summer 2025 opportunities available through ORISE! During this virtual event, a live informational session will provide a high-level overview of the featured programs. After the presentation, representatives will be available for 1-on-1 chats to answer your program-specific questions. 


    When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 1–3 p.m. ET
    Where:     Virtual (on the Brazen platform)


    Register Here

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  • Southern and Central Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SCI-LSAMP) Program

    by MEPJan 2, 2025 8:45 am |  1 View

    The Southern & Central Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is sponsored by the National Science Foundation designed to increase retention, graduation, and success of students from Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaskan, Pacific Islander racial and ethnic groups that are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This program offers holistic support and individualized mentoring to guide students through the completion of their bachelor's degree and into graduate degree programs or careers in STEM. 

    Applications are now being accepted to join the SCI-LSAMP program!
    Application deadline: Monday, February 17, 2025

    Learn More and Apply

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  • Health Equity Research Experience (HERE)

    by MEPJan 2, 2025 8:30 am |  1 View

    The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance for Technology-Based Healthcare invite undergraduate students across campus to apply for the summer 2025 Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic.  

    Two Illinois undergrads will be selected for the 10-week summer program with top-notch scientists at Mayo Clinic. Sophomore and junior undergraduates are encouraged to apply, the deadline to apply for Illinois pre-selection is Jan. 28, 2025.  Apply HERE.

    Selected students will receive support from a faculty mentor and a $6,000 stipend to cover living expenses. They will also participate in a program orientation, poster session, and celebration alongside Illinois students selected for the Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.


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  • Interested in NASA Internships?

    by MEPDec 20, 2024 9:30 am |  19  Views

    Launch Your Future: NASA Internships Virtual Webinar - January 23, 2025 at 3pm CST

    Are you interested in a NASA internship? Join the NASA internship team for an interactive webinar to explore internship opportunities and learn about eligibility and application requirements. Learn firsthand from current interns and get tips on how to make your application stand out. 

    Register HERE by January 23rd, 2025

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  • Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Webinar

    by MEPDec 20, 2024 9:15 am |  12  Views

    Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) are offered by different universities, institutions, and agencies nationwide. These experiences give you the opportunity to actively participate in research and work with faculty and researchers on ongoing research projects. 

    Learn how to find PAID summer research, get tips on preparing a strong application, and hear about UIUC opportunities! 

    Apply ASAP: HERE

    More Info and Opportunities: HERE

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  • Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship

    by MEPDec 10, 2024 8:00 am |  4  Views

    The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is now accepting applications for the Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship. This fellowship will enable you to spend up to two years embedded within host organizations in participating pilot regions. You will enhance your education and training in many areas including: clean energy, energy affordability, communications, and education, and/or community engagement, increasing your marketability in these disciplines, collaborating with top scientists and engineers, and gaining insight into career opportunities through your experiences and under the leadership of your mentor.

    Participation Eligibility:

    You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

    • Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
    • Be currently pursuing or have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD within the last 5 years, or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.

    Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov.  Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-SETO-CSEAF-2025] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email. 

    *Deadline: December 30th, 2024 @ 5:00pm at EST 
    Apply Today: Here 

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  • Patent Education Online Course

    by MEPDec 5, 2024 9:30 am |  2  Views

    The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) has shared an online course for potential inventors. The Inventors Patent Academy (TIPA) is a free course that offers foundational insights into the patent system, fostering trust and transparency about the patent application process. If you are interested: Register for TIPA.


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  • FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship

    by MEPDec 5, 2024 9:30 am |  5  Views

    This project involves the development of extraction and instrumental methods for the analysis of residues from detonators (primary explosives) used in criminal cases.  Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 

    Apply Today: Here

    Program Website:https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/


    Questions?EmailFBIrpp@orau.org.Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2024-CAPE] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

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  • Amtrak Internship

    by MEPDec 5, 2024 9:00 am |  36  Views

    Amtrak has just released their 2025 Summer internships. The program dates are: May 19th- August 8th, 2025. These are paid internship in the range of: $17.50-$35/hr. To find the internships mentioned, here: https://lnkd.in/egPdKFiz. You can also find more information on LinkedIn: Here

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  • Interested in Semiconductors?

    by MEPDec 4, 2024 1:15 pm |  4  Views

    Join STARS (Summer Training on Awareness and Readiness for Semiconductors) at Purdue! Get paid to learn about semiconductors and grow your semiconductor training. Geared towards freshman and sophomore students but all undergraduate student ages/majors welcome to apply. Application is open December 2024 for Summer 2025. Program dates: from May 25 – Aug 8 2025. $10,000 per student covers stipend, lodging, and program operating fee.

    Apply here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/stars 


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