The reaction is an extension of existing chemistry and we anticipate that this project will take about 10 weeks.

The candidate needs to be experienced in organic synthesis, purification techniques (silica gel chromatography), as well as analytical techniques to identify organic molecules (TLC, NMR and HPLC / LCMS)

Position Qualifications:

• Major in Science with lab classes completed.
• Availability to work up to 40 hours during the summer
• To qualify as an intern at Vertex, you must be currently enrolled in a College/University.
• Applicants can also be recent undergraduates, but are only eligible if they are returning to graduate school in fall 2013.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States as Vertex does not sponsor student work visas.
• No housing or relocation assistance will be provided.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a
diverse workforce.

Department Overview
Environmental Management is committed to full environmental compliance and establishing our
position as an environmental leader to support the companies’ vision to become the leading utility
in the United States. The Environmental Management Transmission Team supporting Gas
Transmission Facilities team focuses on facility compliance with Air, Water, and Hazardous
Materials and Wastes regulations.

Position Summary
Responsible for supporting PG&E’s Environmental Management Gas Transmission Facilities
Team by providing support to a wide range of air quality issues, including Title V, EPA NESHAP
ZZZZ, as well as local air quality rules and regulations. Position is located in San Ramon. Travel is
approximately 25%.

Qualifications

Minimum
• Working towards a BS/BA Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Geology, or
equivalent level of experience (students must be continuing education towards degree during
and/or after internship).

Desired
• Strong communications skills and experience in presenting to different types of audiences
• Strong organizational skills and technical abilities
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and Sharepoint, as well as web-based databases
• Interest in Environmental
• Valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of start)

Responsibilities
• Conduct research, gather data, and draft language to support the development of policies, and
programs in their core environmental area(s) including any associated procedures or guidance that
is necessary. Develop training content and investigate required training tools.
• Organize both electronic and hardcopy data files, and if necessary, redevelop and implement a
systematic database system for environmental records.
• Coordinate data collection from various internal and external sources, review data for accuracy,
and revise as needed.

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C. develops treatments that improve the health and lifestyles of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass novel targets in neurologic disorders, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, hematology, metabolic disorders, immunologic disorders, and reproductive medicine.

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C. offers a variety of Pharmaceutical R&D intern positions in several Pennsylvania, New Jersey or California locations. These individual openings provide students with an opportunity to become an essential part of their respective departments. These assignments offer the students the opportunity to work in either a laboratory or operations setting. This hands-on exposure allows the students to develop and participate in the planning, execution, reporting and data analysis of a wide variety of lab experiments under the guidance from an experienced scientist/engineer or work with cross-functional teams to implement special projects involving capacity or process improvements and cost savings. Interested candidates should have a strong desire to learn the drug development process and contribute to improving the health of people worldwide.

Positions may be available in (but not limited to) the following areas:

Biologics Clinical Pharmacology Sciences: conducts nonclinical and clinical study sample bioanalysis to determine the concentration of Centocor drug products and anti-drug immune response in biological matrices. Scientists, develop and validate new assays and evaluate new technologies for immunoassay development. Once, the assay is transferred to the bioanalytical department, the assays are conducted and reports are written with interpretation of the data. These reports are added to submissions to Health Authority agencies for approval of our products. Centocor is a leader in mAb drug development with successful products and various new therapies in clinical trials. (Locations: PA – Radnor)

Biologics Research: is the starting point and driver for innovative drug development. Scientists, with world-class expertise in a wide variety of subjectsand therapeutic areas, work in a multidisciplinary manner to identify drug targets and pathways that are suspected to play a role in diseases ranging from Cancer to Asthma. Once identified, technology experts apply a particular drug platform to design a compound that modulates the target or pathway in a precise manner. The ‘core’ technology platform for Centocor is monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy where the compound is a complex protein derived from the human immune defense system. Centocor is a leader in mAb drug development with successful products and various new therapies in clinical trials. (Locations: PA – Radnor or CA – San Diego)

Biomarkers: is involved in supporting the development and application of biomarkers for Immunology and Oncology drug development programs. The biomarker goals are integrated into the compound development team (CDT) goals and include evaluation of the pharmacologic audit trail to confirm that an experimental agent is interacting with its molecular target in the appropriate disease tissue, that it is having the expected effect on the target and downstream pathway at a safe and tolerable dose. Subsequently, the biomarker team identifies predictive biomarkers for selected programs for use in selecting patients most likely to respond to a targeted therapy. (Location: PA – Radnor)

Drug Safety Sciences: is involved in supporting safety assessments for drug development programs throughout J&J, involving cancer, pain, asthma, and metabolic and CNS diseases. These studies help optimize drug leads and drive them to their first-in-human trials. Scientists contributing to these results are from the departments of Pathology, Genetic Toxicology, and Investigative Toxicology and Safety Biomarkers. Many different analytical technologies, some proven and traditional, others cutting-edge, are used to ascertain the effects of a drug and provide valuable information about possible adverse events. This information is a required part of the final submission to regulatory agencies such as the FDA. (Location: NJ – Raritan)

Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): a part of Drug Safety Sciences conducts research into identification and quantitation of endogenous biomarkers of cytochrome P450 3A4, as well as other P450 isoforms as surrogate markers of drug-drug interactions in humans. Additional areas of research include metabolism of therapeutic peptides and proteins, and covalent modification of proteins. (Location: NJ – Raritan)

Drug Transporters: the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) department of Drug Safety Sciences is involved in examining transport of compounds using various mammalian expression systems and other cutting edge methodologies. These data are used to mechanistically understand the disposition of compounds and assess potential for drug-drug interactions and/or issues related to the disposition of compounds in man. (Location: NJ – Raritan)

Immunology Discovery: is a function dedicated to the identification of new targets that play a role in immune mediated disease e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Once identified, the Discovery teams use in vitro cell-based and in vivo pharmacology systems to validate the targets role in certain disease pathways and, when ready, partner with small and large molecule drug platform teams to develop high quality therapeutics that modulate the target and pathway. Once developed, Discovery scientists support the pre-clinical and clinical development paths leading to the eventual launch of the product e.g. Stelara®, a monoclonal antibody that inhibits IL-12/23 and is used for the treatment of Psoriasis. (Locations: PA-Radnor, CA-La Jolla)

Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Sciences (PDMS): is the organization that takes the new molecules identified by the Discovery group, and turns them into a reality….we transform molecules into medicine! We work cross functionally to develop the technology used in the large-scale manufacture of pharmaceutical products. We develop the processes for bulk and drug product formulation along with the analytical methods used to assure the quality of our processes and product. We have groups developing the devices used to deliver the drug formulations safely and effectively and the packages used to assure the integrity of product delivered to our patients. The group is also responsible for the manufacture of toxicology supplies and clinical supplies in our Pilot Plant facilities. However, our work does not stop with the commercialization of the process. PDMS is also responsible for ongoing technical support of our commercialized products throughout their life cycle. (Locations: PA – Radnor, Malvern, Springhouse or NJ – Raritan)

Neuroscience: discovers medicines to treat neuropsychiatric diseases – especially disorders of mood and cognition. Our discovery strategy focuses in part on the use of highly translatable preclinical models. To enhance this key effort, we now seek a highly motivated candidate to participate in behavioral work related to mood and cognition. The candidate will work on established models, help set up novel models, and combine behavior with molecular and cellular biology techniques, in order to develop novel approaches for CNS therapeutics. The candidate will be an active participant in a research environment working with a team of experienced behavioral pharmacologists. (Locations: CA- La Jolla)

Qualifications

Candidates must be working towards a B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemical, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other science/lifescience related concentration. The successful candidate will be familiar with a basic scientific techniques and experience working in a laboratory environment. It is essential that candidate be self-motivated, productive and have excellent computer and scientific problem solving skills. Extensive PC based skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint is preferred. Qualified candidates must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and have strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills. Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Students must be able to provide their own transportation to/from their work location. Students must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.

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If you are looking for a summer internship that will provide a meaningful work experience and a chance to improve your skills, then Bio-Rad is for you! Our interns get the opportunity to train with state-of-the-art equipment, instruments, and facilities.

We offer paid internships in finance, human resources, marketing, information technology, engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, quality control and assurance, environmental health and safety, and research and development. This dynamic program takes you out of the classroom and into the real world. You’ll gain experience and contacts to jump-start your career and get a taste of professional life.

To be considered for the program, you must meet all of the following qualifications:

• You must have completed your sophomore or junior year by June at an accredited college or university with plans to return to school in the following term (you are not eligible for this program if you have already graduated)
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Be willing to make a full-time commitment of 40 hours a week for 10 weeks from mid June to late August

To find available internships in the U.S., go to Bio-Rad’s Job Search page and choose Internship from the Job Type list. Good luck!

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It’s never too soon to start making your mark. Are you ready to add practical experience to your course of study? An internship at Roche can be the perfect place to find out how your discipline looks in action. It’s also a chance to show what you’re made of as you start to make a personal contribution to advancing healthcare! Even as an intern, you’ll participate in the important work that helps to change patient’s lives all over the world.Bring along your ideas and your ability to research, develop, plan and organise. Interesting projects are taking place throughout the entire company and dedicated students from these fields of study are always in demand:

• Engineering
• Natural Sciences
• Business Studies
• Computer Science

Contributing over $2 billion dollars toward Research and Development in 2006, Procter and Gamble reigns supreme in research and technological advancements. We also encourage the expansion of experience and training in order to prepare Researchers for movement throughout Research and Development at P&G. Whether you begin your career in Products Research, Analytical Science, Package Development, Scientific Technology Development, Process Development or Formulation on all our brands; Procter & Gamble is a place where your scientific mastery can be applied and leveraged in many different areas to affect millions of lives each day.

To fill Intern Researcher roles, we seek individuals with:

•A strong basic knowledge in their field of study along with the ability to use practical/applied laboratory skills.
•Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be agile to handle rapidly changing needs.
•Exceptional organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
•The ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast paced organization.
•Desire to be an important contributor to a winning team.
•Ability to interact with consumers and multi-functional teams.
•Good technical problem-solving and documentation skills.
•Basic computer skills.

Internships

Gain valuable experience in an environment where you’ll develop marketable skills and work on exciting projects. Internships are typically full-time in the summer. Connect with your placement office to learn more, or visit any of our recruiting events.

Development Programs

Our full-time Development Programs offer an unmatched training experience across multiple businesses. Whether you’re heading into manufacturing, distribution, or marketing, our programs will put you in position for continued success and advancement in your career.

• Frontline Sales
• Finance Internships
• Strategic Business Development Program
• Integrated Marketing Development Program
• Optimized Operations

In addition to contacting your placement office on campus, here are some ways you can connect with us:

• See our event calendar
• Set up a job search agent to be notified about the latest opportunities

DuPont Industrial Biosciences believes strongly in supporting future generations. We’ve developed several opportunities for students to gain the valuable experience they’ll need to succeed in today’s demanding job market.
Science Internships

Our R&D Center in Palo Alto, California offers an intensive 13-week science internship program, in which interns develop a science project and take part in a variety of learning activities. You won’t spend your summer in just a single department or lab – DuPont Industrial Biosciences interns get exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines. At the end of the program you’ll deliver a presentation of your ideas and findings, developing invaluable real-life skills.
Business Internships

We also offer internships in our technical marketing and applied innovations teams, for both undergraduates and those pursuing their post-graduate degrees. Students gain valuable experience in our unique industry, and work on relevant projects that provide immediate value to the business teams. Successful interns are first on our candidate list should a position open that matches their skills. Some of our most successful employees began their careers as interns at DuPont Industrial Biosciences!
Operations Internships

The Operations organization offers internships in a variety of areas, providing hands-on opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to the organization. For example, internships in our engineering area give students the opportunity to manage a project designed to improve our production process and lower our organizational costs. Throughout the project, interns present summaries sharing what they have learned and ideas for improvement with the rest of the organization.

Internship and Co-op Programs

Internship and co-op programs provide a great opportunity to apply academic concepts in a real-world setting. They can also help you demonstrate your potential, experience our work environment and culture firsthand, and build your network of professional contacts.

Because we recognize that this is a critical step in establishing or extending your work experience, we want to make sure your work is meaningful and relevant. You’ll work on real assignments and have contact with leaders. You’ll participate in programmed events that can help shape your understanding of business challenges. And you’re likely to leave with a rich feel for how your course of study can impact our bottom line.

Building great internship and co-op experiences is an important part of our university talent pipeline. These programs give us a chance to see how talented students work in our business environment and help us bring a fresh perspective to some of our most exciting business challenges.

We meet potential internship and co-op candidates from August through March each year. Contact your school’s career services office to see if we hold events on your campus or search for jobs on this site during those months.

How Do I Apply?

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Funded through the National Science Foundation, we offer a competitive stipend, free lodging and a travel to campus, and activities and events for outside the lab. You simply can’t afford not to take advantage of this opportunity. The 2013 SURE Program will run from May 28 to August 3.

Women and underrepresented minority students are strongly encouraged to apply. Undergraduate majors in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Physics, and Polymer Science & Engineering are recommended for the program.

Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

The application deadline is February 28, 2013.

• Project Abstracts
• Program Application
• Faculty Research Profiles
• Program Flyer

2013 SURE REU Projects

A. Responsive polymer nanostructures

B. Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles

C. Polymer Templates for Organic-based Photovoltaics

D. Properties of nanoscale DNA structures

E. Organic and Polymer Single-Crystalline Solar Cells

F. Polymers for use in Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting

G. Modeling Self-Limited Assemblies of Chiral Nanofilaments
(Joint participation in the SMaRT Program, see project abstract)

H. Molecular Modeling of Polymer Translocation
(Joint participation in the SMaRT Program, see project abstract)

I.Nanoparticle-based sensing of proteins, bacteria, and human cells

J. Drug, DNA, and siRNA delivery to cells using gold nanoparticles

K. Integrating top-down nanofabrication processes with bottom-up nanoparticle assembly

L. Synthetic cell penetrating peptide mimics

M. Novel hydrogels with tunable properties

For questions, please contact the SURE Program Coordinator at mwestort@research.umass.edu

Discipline(s):   physical sciences; engineering; Current opportunities in mechanical engineering, electronics, and geographic information systems.

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents. Undergraduate students, post-associates, post-baccalaureates. Freshman applicants welcome. Must be attending a regionally-accredited college or university.

Location(s):   Tennessee. Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Duration:   Full-time or part-time appointments of up to one year, renewable up to two additional years.

Frequency:  continuing

Awards made:  varies based on availability

Deadline(s):  applications accepted on a year-round basis

Benefits:  Stipend based on academic level or degree; benefits of full-time or part-time temporary employees of Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Depending on the availability of funding, participants may be eligible for 100% undergraduate tuition reimbursement.

Funding source(s):  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

How to apply:  Send a request to either person listed below to have an application sent to you.

Contact(s):

• Open to U.S. citizens & permanent residents obtaining an undergraduate degree Spring
2014 or after.
• Women & minority students are especially encouraged to apply.
• Students from non-research institutions maybe given priority.

Will work in a faculty researcher’s lab full-time for 9 weeks during summer 2013 on specific projects to be assigned upon acceptance of assistantship. See http://www.mrsec.utah.edu/2012_reu_program for descriptions of 2012 projects.

• An interest in the intersection of science, technology, and public policy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in writing for popular audiences.
• Strong academic background. All majors will be considered, with priority given to the natural and social sciences, and engineering.

Since 2001 the SERC internship program has been designated a REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) site by the National Science Foundation. With this funding, along with generous donations from the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, and University partnerships we are able to provide internship opportunities to qualified undergraduate students looking to further their knowledge in the sciences.

Projects include terrestrial, atmospheric and estuarine environmental research within the disciplines of ecology, biology, chemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, mathematics and physics. Projects are also offered in environmental education and environmental information management (See Project Menu). Although students will become familiar with all the  research being conducted by a particular staff member and with much of the research of SERC in general, individuals will devote most of their time to a project and content area of particular interest to them. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a selected field of study and to learn a variety of research techniques through firsthand experience. At the conclusion of the internship, student participants will be expected to present the findings of their independent projects in a formal seminar to the SERC community.

As an additional educational benefit, SERC maintains an ongoing seminar program that is designed to bring in noted outside speakers on a variety of topics in the environmental sciences. During the program’s spring and summer seasons, field trips to research facilities and Smithsonian museums conducting similar programs are also coordinated.

Eligibility and Appointment
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center will consider applications from currently enrolled undergraduate and beginning graduate students, or students who have recently graduated from an undergraduate or Masters program. Applicants must be in a position to commit fully to the completion of a project. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement to participate in this program.

Selection is based upon the student’s academic credentials, extent of relevant training or experience, letters of recommendation, and the congruence of the student’s expressed goals with those of the internship program. The Smithsonian does not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, sex, age, marital status, handicap or national origin of any applicant.

The specific dates and duration of the internship appointment are arranged between the supervisor and the student. However, internship appointments are generally fulltime (40 hours per week), 12 to 16 weeks in length, and coincide with the usual academic semesters and summer terms.

Academic Credit
The Smithsonian awards no academic credit for studies conducted at the Institution. However, the Office of Professional Training is eager to assist in establishing mechanisms for universities to award credit upon satisfactory completion of projects. Representatives of colleges and universities wishing to develop formal agreements of this nature with the Smithsonian may contact the Office of Fellowships & Internships or SERC. In lieu of this, students are encouraged to work out arrangements directly with their advisors and departments.

Financial/Living Arrangements
Selected candidates will receive a stipend of $500.00 per week. Limited on-site dormitory space may be available for $105.00 per week. SERC does not supply board, although cooking facilities and utensils are available. The two campus dorms can accommodate up to 24 residents (Schmidt has 6 single rooms and Green Village has 8 double rooms and two single rooms). SERC is located in a semi-rural area seven miles south of the nearest public transportation lines, therefore it is strongly recommended to bring a vehicle for personal transportation, if possible. References may also be available for room rentals in the local area; personal transportation would be necessary for this option.

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Summer Internships: We offer summer internship programs in Marketing, Product Supply, Research & Development, Sales and Finance (click on a function name to learn more).

APPLICATION PROCESS and ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

A complete application consists of:

• Application form
• Cover letter briefly describing what your future goals are and how an REU fellowship will help you attain them
• A one-page resume which includes personal information, a history of your work and laboratory experience and your areas of research interest
• A copy of your official transcript from your undergraduate institution
• One (or more) letter(s) of recommendation from faculty members acquainted with your research or academic performance.

Complete applications must be received by MARCH 1. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Submit complete hard copy applications for consideration to:

Jennifer Green, MRSEC Educational Outreach Manager
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
Polymer Science and Engiering Department
University of Massachusetts
120 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003

Or electronically as pdf files to jgreen@mail.pse.umass.edu

Find out what past interns did during their summer internship:
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |

2013 INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Application Process

• Submit application form – Download Word format or PDF application form.
• A one-page statement of interest
• Resume
• Official copies of all undergraduate transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• For your convenience, CMOP accepts all documents as e-mail attachments except for the official transcript. Please send materials to Vanessa Green at CMOP Education
• Application deadline for 2013 is March 2, 2013.

Due to funding restrictions, only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.

Overview of Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Download Internship Flyer CMOP offers paid undergraduate internships headquartered at Oregon Health & Science University’s west campus in Beaverton, Oregon. Interns receive a stipend of $4,600 and out-of-state students may be eligible for additional housing support at a local apartment complex.

CMOP considers applications from undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors with backgrounds and majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, physics, and others. Prior lab/field experience is of interest but not required. Our past interns have come from a wide range of geographic and academic backgrounds, and have worked collaboratively in several innovative projects.

CMOP interns engage in leading-edge research to understand and predict biological, chemical and physical processes of the river-to-ocean ecosystem, contributing data and analysis that provide guidance for sustainable ecosystem management.

View our photo gallery of interns Interns work closely with senior scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students on interdisciplinary projects ranging from physical and biogeochemical oceanography, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, marine genomics, ocean engineering, and computer science. Students participate in a range of activities including oceanographic research cruises, field trips, and a range of seminars on scientific themes, career opportunities and scientific ethics.

Why be a CMOP Undergraduate Intern?

• Engage in hands-on, cutting-edge research
• Work with world-renowned faculty
• Find out what graduate school really is like
• Make connections between the academic and working worlds
• Increase your competitiveness as a candidate for graduate school
• Participate in a program that is transforming science
• Gain a competitive advantage for life, while being paid and having fun!

Summer Internship Dates

TBA
Schedule may vary due to academic schedules at home university.

Application Deadline: March 2, 2013

For more information, contact us atEmail: CMOP Education
Phone: (503) 748-1609

ORISE offers summer internships and scholarships each year for students working toward their bachelor of science degree

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Educaiton (ORISE) sponsors more than 50 research programs for undergraduate students at national laboratories and other federal research facilities in 24 states and some outside the United States. So whether you are seeking a summer internship, a scholarship to help fund your academic progress, or a longer-term research position to provide hands-on laboratory experience, ORISE has a program for you.

Begin your search by clicking the button below to connect to our full catalog of undergraduate research programs. You can then sort them by location, length of appointment, or sponsoring organization name, and learn how to apply to each of them.

This program places students from community colleges into paid internships across the country at a DOE National Laboratory. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories’ research programs. The CCI program is open to both U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents during the summer term for 10 weeks for students currently in working toward a STEM related degree at community college and with at least one semester completed.

Great Lakes Colleges Association/Associated Colleges of the Midwest,
Oak Ridge Science Semester (ORSS)

There are no citizenship requirements, but applicants must be undergrad students at institutions belonging to either the Great Lakes Colleges Association, Inc., or the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. Applications are due by March 1 each year.

Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE)

This program is open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who are currently enrolled in an A.S. or B.S. degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, including those who have completed a B.S. within the past year. Opportunities are available for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer term; some sabbatical appointments lasting 6 to 12 months, plus some intermittent appointments, also are available.

Laboratory Technology Program (TECH)

This program offers full-time or part-time internship opportunities for hands-on training and experience while in school or as a recent graduate. Students must live within working distance of ORNL. Appointments are for up to one year; applications are accepted on a year-round basis. The TECH program is open to both U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who are enrolled as an undergraduate at either a two-year or a four-year institution with one semester of coursework completed. Recent A.S. and B.S. graduates within one semester of graduation may also apply.

Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS)

This cooperative research initiative is geared toward students in physics and nuclear engineering. There are no citizenship requirements. Summer applications must be received by March 1 for a 10-week appointment.

Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

The DOE SULI program is a nationwide undergraduate internship experience that occurs at a National Laboratory. The program is open to undergraduate students that are either U.S.citizens or legal permanent residents. Students must have completed the first semester of college. Applications open on May 1 for a fall internship, September 1 for a spring internship, and October 1 for a 10 week summer internship.

Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars

The Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program is limited to undergraduate and graduate students at 6 schools in the state of Tennessee (UTK, UTC, TN State, TN Tech, Fisk, University of Memphis). The program is limited to students who will be juniors, seniors, or graduate students still in classes.

This program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and is designed for science and mathematics students enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate schools located in the FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) commuting area. The program provides long-term development and hands-on research and laboratory experience mentored by FDA scientists for students preparing for future careers in toxicology, regulatory science, or related scientific disciplines.

During regular semesters, student participants may work a maximum of 20 hours per week and convert to 40 hours per week during holiday periods and summer. Stipends are determined by the level of education and are considered fellowship grants.

Requirements

• Good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (based on A=4.0)
• Proof of health insurance prior to effective date of appointment
• Program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, handicap, or national origin.

Submit Application by Mail or Fax to:

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
FDA Programs – Postgraduate Research Program
PO Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

Fax:  (865) 241-5219, Attn: FDA Programs

Application

ORISE Application for FDA Research Program

The Office of Policy offers non-paid internships for interested undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Past interns have had diverse educational interests, such as pharmacy, law, government, economics, and management. Our interns have worked on congressional hearings, drug importation investigations, novel disease outbreak issues, and briefings for senior agency officials. As an Office of Policy intern, you can expect to work on substantive projects, develop professional skills, and benefit from the personal attention of a mentor.

Purpose of Internship Program

The primary purpose of the Office of Policy internship program is to give students an opportunity to learn about federal programs, policies, and practices first-hand. By the end of the internship, each student will have the skills and knowledge necessary to allow him or her to make a significant contribution to public health.

Intern Qualifications

All Interns must:

• Be at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
• Have completed at least two semesters of college education.
• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student attending a college or university in the United States, or have just graduated in the same year of the Internship.

Selection

Interns will be selected based on their application and demonstrated interest in public service. This may include:

• Cover letter and resume;
• Academic excellence;
• 3 Letters of recommendation;
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of government and politics;
• Evidence of the skills needed to assist FDA;
• Personal maturity;
• The candidate’s potential contribution to the Program; and
• The anticipated benefits for the candidate.

Upon acceptance, candidates must consent to the following:

• Security clearance prior to their start date
• Random drug test

All security measures are confidential and intended to protect the applicant as well as FDA.

How to Apply

To apply please contact the Office of Policy at FDA.Policy.Internships@fda.hhs.gov

This year’s program will be held June 3 – August 9, 2013.
The application deadline is February 15, 2013.

The program, funded by the National Science Foundation, focuses on interdisciplinary projects in biological, environmental, and materials chemistry. In our program, students become full members of a research group, carrying out fundamental research on topics that span the chemical sciences.  Most students find the program to be a useful way to explore the graduate school experience at a top Chemistry program. Our faculty have an outstanding record of providing students rewarding summer research experiences, usually resulting in co-authorship on publications and/or presentations. In addition to the focus on individual research projects, students will participate in weekly career development seminars, highlighted by a Career Day with Ph.D. chemists speaking about their career paths.  Students in the Chemistry REU will interact with students in other undergraduate research programs across campus.

Students receive:

• a stipend of $5000
• free dormitory housing.
• one credit of summer research, with tuition and required fees paid by the program.
• Travel allowance
• $500 debit card to be used toward meals.

Who is Eligible?

This is a competitive program open to undergraduate chemistry majors enrolled in 4-year U.S. Universities  other than Texas A&M who have completed their second or third year with a 3.0 GPA or better with strong letters of recommendation. Students must have completed 2 semesters of general chemistry and general laboratory, 2 semesters of organic chemistry and organic laboratory, and prferably 2 upper level chemistry courses, which typically include any of the following: analytical, spectroscopy, instrumental analysis, advanced organic, physical chemistry, biochemistry.

We welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, including minorities and women.

How Do I Apply?

• You must apply on or before February 15, 2013.
• To apply online visit www.chem.tamu.edu/research/undergraduate/apply.

The following documents are required for your application to be reviewed.

• Completed online application including statement of purpose
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Unofficial undergraduate transcript (official transcripts will be required for accepted applicants)

Transcripts and letters of recommendation (which should be on institutional letterhead) may be sent electronically to reu@chem.tamu.edu or by mail to:

Texas A&M University, Dept. of Chemistry
Summer Research Program
PO Box 30012, College Station, TX 77842-3012

See Personal Statement Pointers (page 4) for tips about what to include in your personal statement.

Questions may be directed to Ms. Marylin Warren at reu@chem.tamu.edu or 979-845-0520.

What Projects are Available?

Click on the faculty member’s name to view their webpage to learn more about their research interests.

What Else will I do?

Weekly Career Development Seminars
Every week, REU participants meet over lunch to discuss several issues relevant to careers in chemistry. The topics we discussed last summer are in the table below, along with the discussion facilitators.

Weekly Research Seminars
Every week, two chemistry faculty members will present short, interactive vignettes about their research. This opportunity allows you to learn about the scope and depth of research opportunities in our department.

Brown Bag Lunches
The Office of Undergraduate Research Coordinates several brown bag lunches that REU participants across campus are invited to attend. Last summer’s topics were GRE preparation, Preparing for Graduate School, How to Write a CV, Library Resources, How to Choose a Graduate Mentor, Poster Presentations.
Please make hotlinks to the webpages in parantheses from the facility name.
Research Facility Tours 
Tours are offered for many different research facilities across campus. In the past tours have been offered of:

• Immersive Visualization Center
• Cyclotron Institute
• Nuclear Science Center
• Observatory
• Wind Tunnel
• Microscopy & Imaging Center
• Materials Characterization Facility
• OffShore Technology Research Center

Poster Session
REU students will participate in a University-wide poster session in the final week of the program. Students will be able to present their research to students and faculty in a wide variety of disciplines.

Departmental Symposium
Each student will deliver an oral presentation to the chemistry department in the final week of the symposium. This seminar, attended by fellow undergraduates, as well as graduate students and faculty, allowing students to present their research results to a specialized audience.

Social Events
Numerous social events are sponsored by the department and the University, and REU students often initiate others.  We kick off the program with an ice cream social, allowing students to meet their mentors and advisors in an informal atmosphere. Students from REU programs across campus are invited to attend a pizza party at the conclusion of the first week of the program. Our REU students are housed in a modern dormitory with a pool, and later in the summer, a pool party is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. The department has organized barbeques and trips to attend baseball games. Students are enrolled in our recreation sports program to allow them to use our excellent facilities, and in the past students have created intramural teams and joined outdoor excursions. When research schedules allow, past students have organized weekend trips to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Houston.

June 24 – August 23, 2013

Click here for online application

(deadline: February 15, 2013)

The Northwestern University Materials Research Science & Engineering Center offers a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)program over a 9-week period each summer.

The NU-Materials Research Science and Engineering Center is an interdisciplinary program focused on multi-functional nanoscale material structures.  Over 35 faculty from 9 different departments are involved.  REU students will have the opportunity to contribute to a research project led by a center faculty member and will participate in interdisciplinary research group meetings, expanding their science and engineering experience into a range of fields.  Students with an interest in nanomaterials and majoring in a science or engineering field are encouraged to apply.  Each student will be assigned to a graduate student or post-doctoral associate mentor who will work closely with them.

For an overview of Center research, please view the MRSEC research and highlights websites. Past projects have included polymer nanocomposites, nanopyramid fabrications, synthesis of functional molecules, electronic band structure calculations, and art conservation. A list of some previous projects is available. A range of projects each summer is available both in experimental and theoretical/simulation fields.

The participants write a technical paper at the end of the summer and give a 15-minute presentation on their research at a symposium that is open to the public. Other activities include a field trip to a national or industrial lab, a beach party, and a panel discussion about graduate school and seminars by Northwestern faculty and graduate students. On-campus housing is offered to all participants, so you may be living on the same hallway as your colleagues. Chicago is only a half an hour away with easily accessible public transportation and the Taste of Chicago takes place in early July.
REU participants receive a stipend of $4,500, plus on-campus housing and a travel allowance. The program dates for the summer of 2013 are June 24 to August 23. Since our start date is later than most other REU programs, this is the perfect summer program for students whose schools are on the quarter-system!

While there is no strict GPA requirement, the GPA of admitted students is typically above 3.5.  There is an opportunity for you to explain if difficult circumstances have detracted from your GPA, and we do look favorably upon students who can work through adversity.  Most recipients are rising junior and seniors.  We seldom admit younger students, though if you have already had some independent research experience, you may still be in the running. You must not have completed your degree before the program begins.  The program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

For further information, contact mrc-reu@northwestern.edu, 847-467-0470.

Application Deadline: on-going

Application Deadline: on-going

The Program

The Internship

Have questions about the internship experience? Contact a current intern!

Special Offerings

Geospatial Technologies and Human Rights project intern
(year-round opening)

The Program is interested in an intern with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing to work with the Geospatial Technologies and Human Rights Project.

Emerging Leaders in Science & Society (ELISS) project intern
(Winter-Spring 2013)

For Winter-Spring (2013), the Program is offering a special opportunity to devote part of the internship to assisting with activities related to the Emerging Leaders in Science & Society project. ELISS is a new grassroots effort hosted by AAAS that will prepare graduate and professional students to collaborate across boundaries to solve real-world problems throughout their professional and civic lives. ELISS is looking for an intern to join the organizing committee.

Requirements

• An interest in the intersection of science and technology, human rights, ethics and the law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic background. All fields will be considered.
• Scheduling is flexible, but interns are expected to work at least four days per week for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Internships are for a minimum of 10-12 weeks, with preference given to candidates who can intern for at least 12 weeks.

Geospatial Technologies and Human Rights project intern
(year-round opening)

The Geospatial Technologies and Human Rights project intern will devote 15-20 hours of the AAAS internship to the project. The project seeks an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in geography, remote sensing or a related field. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. Applicants with GIS or image processing experience (e.g., ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, etc.) are preferred. Please note in your application cover letter whether you wish to be considered for this position.

Emerging Leaders in Science and Society (ELISS) project intern
(winter-spring 2013)

The ELISS project intern will devote 10-15 hours of the AAAS internship to research and program development for the pilot class, including the incoming student orientation. Currently enrolled graduate or professional degree students, or those graduated from such a program within the last year are preferred. Undergraduate students with relevant  experience are also welcome to apply. Please note in your application cover letter whether you wish to be considered for this position.

This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and/or Materials Science from an accredited University.
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor level or higher degree program with an accredited university, having completed at a minimum your Junior year by summer 2012.
• Previous expereince as a 3M intern or Technical Aide, internship with a manufacturing company, or undergraduate research project work.
• Undergraduate coursework in organic and/or polymer chemistry.

Application Deadline: on-going

Application Deadline: on-going