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March 2023

The Importance of Internships

Proven industry experience can make all the difference when it comes to landing your first professional job. But how can a student gain professional experience? That’s where the internship comes in. An internship is a temporary position that typically is associated with a student’s academic major or career interest. During their short tenure with an organization, an intern can gain valuable hands-on experience and insight while working in a professional role.

 

Choosing a Path

If you have a clear picture of what you plan to do after graduation — and especially if you don't — you'll benefit from the practical experience an internship can provide. Once you have the chance to dive into the type of work you plan to pursue, you'll discover one of two things: you love it and want to continue on this path, or it’s not what you envisioned and you shift toward something that suits you better. Either way, you win.

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CAREER CORNER: EXPLORING STEM PROFESSIONS

To help you on your journey to determine a career pathway, each month we'll highlight one STEM profession and how you might use that career to support and build your tribal community after earning your degree. Many career paths are worth exploring — even those you've never heard about. Keep an open mind as you learn about various options within STEM, and discover your path to opportunity.
Systems Software Developer

A person who enters the tech arena tends to enjoy keeping up the latest and greatest in technology. They seek programs that make their lives easier and more interesting and fun. A systems software developer takes that personal interest and applies it to programs that consumers — whether that means the people who are part of their specific company or the public at large — will embrace.

 

What they do:

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. They set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Some developers also design embedded systems software. They apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

 

A Person in This Career:

  • Modifies existing software to correct errors and adapts it to new hardware, or upgrades interfaces and improves performance.
  • Develops or directs software system testing or validation proceduresDirects software programming and the development of documentation.
  • Consults with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
  • Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan the installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.

AISES Career Hub and Opportunities Board have free online job and career resource information.

At the Career Hub job seekers can scan jobs, upload a resume or explore career resources by industry, state or job function. The Opportunities Board is a centralized hub of information with opportunities like scholarships, internships, and more. You can get access to complete, verified, and updated information that can help you grow your skills and expertise. What are you waiting for? Go to or .
Salseforce Webinar for Indigenous Applicants

Tips for Getting a Tech Job

PK-12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

A panel from across the country in interdisciplinary STEM fields will discuss the intersection of culture and education. Live and via Zoom on March 24.

 

Six-day summer program for Native high school students on the University of Wyoming campus. Stay in residence halls and attend daily academic, cultural, and leadership sessions and activities. Apply by April 15.

 

T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation, and Ashoka are teaming up for the fifth Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest that gives young leaders the opportunity to take their ideas for creating a more connected, equitable, and sustainable future to the next level. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 who live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and have bold ideas for driving digital empowerment, putting equity into action, and supporting a thriving planet are encouraged to enter the Changemaker Challenge. Early entry deadline is April 6; Final deadline is May 18.

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES


AISES and Apple – Remote

 

Macerich – Hybrid (Phoenix, Ariz.)

 

University of Rochester – Rochester, N.Y.

 

Montana State University – Bozeman, Mont.

 

CUAHSI, Massachusetts

 

NASA

Summer 2023 Internship Positions

 

Pathway Internship

 

U.S. Department of Energy

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

The objective of this one-year position is to introduce and advance the fellow’s professional experience in land conservation. 

Open Space Institute – New York, N.Y.

 

This program provides supplemental awards to U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory or facility in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. Apply by May 3.

 

Applications for the National Center for Atmospheric Research Advanced Study Program Summer Colloquium: The Atmospheric Boundary Layers: Integrating Complexity Across Disciplines, which takes place July 17–28, are currently being accepted. The initial deadline for applications is March 31.

 

The DOE Boost program launch event on April 4 will provide an opportunity for interested individuals to hear from Sandia National Laboratories and the Department of Energy leadership and learn how to join innovators in New Mexico and Alaska who are changing the energy tech landscape. The program is a good fit for current entrepreneurs or individuals who may be considering entrepreneurship.

 

A two-year fellowship appointment will be made in Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering & Applied Science for the 2023–2024 academic year in one of the following departments: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Science & Industrial Engineering.

 

EnCorps STEM Teachers Program

 

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