Internships

AISES 2008 Internship Program

2008 Prospective Interns: Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the 2008 AISES Internship Program!

Application Postmark Deadlines:

U.S. State Department - Application Deadline - October 15, 2007
(for Summer 2008 - see below)

Central Intelligence Agency - Application Deadline - October 15, 2007
(for Summer 2008 - see below)

Extended Deadline:
All Other Agencies - Application Deadline -February 15, 2008 (for Summer 2008)

Please review the program details below, and pass the information along to your chapter members and others who may be interested!

Purpose: To Explore Opportunities with AISES' Partner Agencies
The AISES Internship Program is a 10-week summer program that provides qualified AISES students with internship opportunities to explore potential federal service careers with the following agencies. Interns are provided a weekly stipend and local transportation allowance.

• Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Federal Holding Company
  ASRC FHC Internship Descriptions. Visit http://www.asrcfederal.com/ more information.
• Bonneville Power Administration: Environment, Fish and Wildlife - Portland, OR
  Visit http://www.bpa.gov/corporate/About_BPA/Tribes/tribal_internships.cfm for more information.
  
  

  2008 Summer Internship Placements at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA): March 15, 2008 deadline Fish & Wildlife Program:  AISES summer interns will have an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience through BPA’s Integrated Fish & Wildlife Program.  Interns will spend 8 of the 10 weeks working with the Nez Perce Fisheries Program and other tribal environmental programs.  The other two weeks will be spent at the BPA Corporate Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.   Applicants must be majoring in Fish & Wildlife. Electrical Engineer:   BPA will also host an AISES summer intern majoring in Electrical Engineering at their Corporate Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.   This position allows an intern to be exposed to stimulating and challenging professional experiences in the engineering of BPA’s power grid.

  
  

  ● U.S. Department of Commerce - Washington, D.C.
  Visit www.doc.gov for more information.
  Department of Commerce National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Summer Intern Placement Description
  DOC seeking the following majors:

• Attorney	Economist	Misc. Admin & Prog.
  Management Analysis	Fishery Biology	Accounting & Budgeting Positions (All)
  Electronic Engineer	Gen'l Bus. & Industry	Contract Specialist
  Trade Specialist	Patent Examining	Gen'l Phys. Science
  Physics	Hydrology	Chemistry
  Meterology	Oceanography	Mathematical Satistician
  Statistician	Computer Science	Gen'l Inspections, Investigations & Compliance
  Information Technology Specialist	Human Resources Specialist

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Atlanta, GA
  Visit www.cdc.gov to find out more about the CDC.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Washington, D.C.
  Visit www.va.gov for more information.
• U.S. State Department - domestic and overseas placements available.* Online application directly with the State Department is required, in addition to AISES application process.
  Visit www.state.gov for more information.
• Central Intelligence Agency - Washington, D.C.
  Visit www.cia.gov for more information.
• NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - Greenbelt, MD
  Visit www.nasa.gov for more information.
• National Science Foundation - Washington, DC
  Vist www.nsf.gov for more information.

*Those seeking to serve overseas through the U.S. State Department should have some fluency in the language of the country they seek to serve in. Visit www.careers.state.gov to find out more about the State Department. Click on "Student Programs" then "Student Internships" to find a list of participating offices/ bureaus.

The internship is a student learning work experience to gain knowledge and understanding of federal agencies and their operations. An internship should not be viewed as summer employment with an expectation of earnings.

Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  GPA requirement for Bonneville Power internship is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Be enrolled and pursuing a degree in a college or university on a full-time basis.
• Be a college or university sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student at the time the internship begins.
• AISES membership is strongly encouraged.
• Be a U.S. citizen. In some cases, partnering agencies will also accept permanent U.S. residents.

Interns should not undertake this commitment if their personal or financial obligations prevent them from being able to participate for ten consecutive weeks or creates an undue hardship.

Provisions
Interns are provided with the following (non-negotiable):

• Round-trip airfare or mileage to internship site
• Weekly stipend
• Dormitory lodging
• Local transportation allowance

Please note that lodging is for the intern only. Family and friends cannot be accommodated, as each intern will be assigned another intern as a roommate.

Internship Terms & Conditions
To be eligible for the AISES Internship program, interns must:

• Complete the entire ten weeks of full-time work in the assigned office.
• Work exclusively for the agency assigned.
• Provide a comprehensive assessment of the program upon its completion.
• Agree to and abide by the policies set forth by AISES.
• Agree to and abide by the AISES Code of Conduct.

Application Procedure
Applications must include:

• Completed 2008 AISES Internship Application Form.
• Completed Essay.
• 2 letters of recommendation.
• Most recent official college transcript(s).
• Professional resume.

Application Deadlines:
October 15, 2007: CIA and State Department
February 15, 2008: All other agencies

Who Should Apply?
Students that meet the criteria above are strongly encouraged to apply for an AISES Internship for Summer 2008.  AISES Internships are educational, fun and rewarding.

In particular, we are seeking students in the following fields of study:

• Engineering
• All Sciences
• Computer Science/Technology
• Medical/Pre-Med
• Nursing
• Health Policy
• Psychology
• Health Aides
• Health Care Specialist
• Public Administration
• Human Resources/Personnel
• Accounting/Finance
• Business
• Graphic Design
• Political Science
• Logistics
• Economics
• International Relations

For questions, contact:

Tina Pino
Program Officer
(505) 765-1052 ext. 105
tina@aises.org

AISES 2008 Broadening Participation
in Computing Demonstration Project

Application Deadline: February 14, 2008

AISES is pleased to announce the Broadening Participation in Computing Demonstration Project Summer 2008.

The ultimate goal of the program is to increase the number of American Indian students majoring in computing disciplines, working in a computing career, pursuing graduate education in the computing fields, and ultimately attaining a Ph.D. in a computing discipline. This project will use the undergraduate research opportunity as an integrating context for attracting and informing American Indian postsecondary students to careers in computing.

The program will be structured to maximally expose the students within an undergraduate research opportunity host institution(s) that is versed in computing theory, applications, and role models. This approach will expand the students’ academic and professional horizons; and ultimately inspire more American Indian students to complete baccalaureate and graduate degrees in computing disciplines. This project is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The student will spend about 8-10 weeks at one of the host institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD, University of! Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, or the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Who May Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
1. Must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
2. Must be a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited two year or four year college/university, or an incoming Freshman by Fall 2007 in a program leading to an academic degree.
3. Majoring in one of the following college disciplines:
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Related disciplines (eligibility determined by AISES)
4. Must be a member of AISES. To obtain a membership application, go to http://www.aises.org/Membership/
5. Must be a U.S. citizen.

The undergraduate research opportunity at these institution offers:

• A valued learning experience doing a research project with a faculty advisor, a
• $5,000 summer stipend, paid
• Travel to/from the student’s college or residence to the higher education institution,
• Summer Housing, and the
• Potential to attend a conference such as AISES.

How Do I Apply?
Download the application form and postmark completed application and all required materials by February 14, 2008. Remember the application deadline is quickly approaching, so apply today.