Announcements

We are pleased to announce that the AAAS ENTRY POINT! program is now accepting applications for 2010 summer internship opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.entrypoint.org.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest society for science, IT, engineering, and mathematics professionals, has placed hundreds of interns since 1996 at NASA, IBM, Merck, NOAA, Lockheed Martin, NAVAIR, CVS, Pfizer, Procter and Gamble, Shell Oil, USDA, and several university science laboratories.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Full-time student
2. 2. Documented disability
3. 3. Major in science, math, computer science/IT, engineering, business
4. 4. GPA of 3.0 or higher
5. 5. U.S. citizen

WHAT AN ENTRY POINT! INTERNSHIP OFFERS:

• Paid positions in areas that complement your major and enhance your skills
• Travel allowance may be offered
• Assistive technology as needed
• Assistance in locating accessible housing and transportation
• AAAS support with application process, throughout internship session, and beyond
• Competitive job assignments that allow you to "test drive" your career choice
• Mentoring
• Opportunities for successive internships, co-ops, and research opportunities

APPLICATION PROCESS:Go to the website to apply: http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/apply.htm. Complete the online application and submit the required documents. Applications are accepted from September to May. Apply early for the most opportunities, as some companies have deadlines as early as January 15. Applicants are notified of acceptance for an internship from AAAS or from the specific company who has made the offer. For more information, including a list of required materials, visit the website or contact Laureen Summers at 202.326.6649 or lsummers@aaas.org.

AAAS does not disclose information about disability to partners without permission from the student. Students needing accommodations for an interview or internship placement will work with the partner and AAAS to make the necessary arrangements.

The Department of Energy is offering Summer 2010 undergraduate laboratory internships for science and engineering students.

This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities.

The summer programs at the various laboratories will run from late May to mid-August, fall programs run from August through December and spring programs from January through May. The exact start date will depend on the laboratory and will be given to participants who have been accepted at that specific laboratory. Students are required to participate for the full term of the program.

What is expected of each participant

Every participant is required to:

• Complete the full ten or sixteen week program
• Complete entrance and exit surveys on the EDULINK web-site
• Behave in a responsible and professional manner
• Submit a complete copy of a Research Paper or Power Point presentation (depending on the individual laboratory's policy)
• Submit an abstract of their research in the required format
• Attend all scheduled events including lectures, tours and group activities.

Participants should expect to spend more than 40 hours per week and more than 8 hours per day in activities and/or research related to their internships.

Length of Appointment

An appointment is for 10 weeks during the Summer Term (May through August) or for 16 weeks during the Fall Term (August through December) and Spring Term (January through May).

For more information, please visit: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html.

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The Career Leadership Team in the Career Center for Science and Engineering are offering additional walk-in hours on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Career Leaders can help you on the following topics: GoldPASS, Resumes, Cover Letters, Career Fair Preparation, Preliminary Career Guidance, and utilizing our Career Resource Center.

Stop by and meet with them today!

Gear up for fall 2009 recruiting by updating your GoldPASS account!

To update or create your account in Goldpass, or to apply for on-campus interview positions please visit: http://goldpass.umn.edu.

For information on upcoming events, please visit the Career Events section on the CCSE website.