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competitiveness with independent research projects by working with Departmentof Energy scientists and invite up to two students (one may be a graduate student) from their home institution to participate. Students and faculty receive funds for housing, travel, and a weekly allowance. LOCATION: Berkeley, Calif.START DATE: Typically JuneEND DATE: Typically AugustELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: U.S. citizen; faculty: must be full-time faculty at an ac- credited U.S. degree–granting postsec- ondary institution historically underrep- resented in the U.S. research community; students: one year as a full-time graduate or undergraduate student, 18 years or older by the start of the program, available for full programDEADLINE: Typically JanuaryBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSPATHWAYS STUDENT TRAINEEFIRE INTERNSHIP, bit.ly/2G6KRqqThis opportunity gives trainees insight and hands-on experience in wild re manage- ment and related department/Bureauof Indian A airs information. Activities include creating re control lines, remov- ing debris and brush with chain saws, and re prevention.LOCATION: Various sitesSTART DATE: Varies (summer)END DATE: VariesELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: U.S. citizen;enrolled in forestry, natural resources management, or biological sciences; member of federally recognized tribe; 18 or older; minimum 2.0 GPA; full-time student or accepted for full-time status; able to pass a background check; willing to sign a Pathways participant agreement DEADLINE: VariesILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL PROGRAMSFOR STUDENTS, bit.ly/2DPwxANThe Illinois Department of Transportation is concerned with all aspects of the industry and invests heavily in the future of transpor- tation. Paid technical programs in winter and summer o er hands-on training to both engineering and nonengineering students. LOCATION: Chicago and Downstate Illinois START DATE: May 16 (summer);January 1 (winter)END DATE: August 31 (summer); May 15 (winter)ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: High school graduate, minimum; requirements vary by programDEADLINE: Varies according to the programMAYO CLINICSUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (SURF) , mayocl.in/2F8WuAGSURF goes beyond the lab and intohands-on research projects with young and established scientists as well as an intro- duction to fast-growing areas of research. The opportunity will also help develop technical skills.LOCATION: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; select opportunities available at other campuses in Florida and ArizonaSTART DATE: Late MayEND DATE: AugustELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Undergradu- ates with a 3.0 GPA or higher, currently in sophomore or junior year and seri-ously considering a career in the eld of biomedical research; passion for science; problem-solver; love discovery; motivated to contribute to scienti c community DEADLINE: Typically FebruaryMITSUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM, odge.mit.edu/undergraduate/msrp This program develops the professional skills of aspiring PhD candidates with an in- terest in research. With a focus on diversity and those aiming for graduate education, it provides research with MIT faculty inthe student’s area of interest, individual- ized career counseling, and preparation of graduate school materials. Social outings and round-trip coverage, as well as a weekly allowance, are included.LOCATION: MIT campus, Cambridge, Mass. START DATE: Typically JuneEND DATE: Typically AugustELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Undergraduatestudents at a U.S. institution (not MIT); GPA of 3.5 or higher; those from racial minorities and lower socioeconomic backgrounds preferredDEADLINE: Varies by eldNATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) AND STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATIONNPS ACADEMY PAID INTERNSHIPS, thesca.org/npsaDuring this 12-week summer internship, undergraduate and graduate students im- merse themselves in opportunities with the NPS. Many elds are available to explore, including education, resource manage- ment, and visitor services. The program includes travel and weekly living allowance as well as housing. There is a week-long orientation in March as well as the 12-week summer program.LOCATION: National park sitesnationwideSTART DATE: Varies by siteEND DATE: Varies by siteELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: U.S. citizen; 18–35; diverse racial and ethnic back- ground; full-time graduate or undergradu- ate student during the academic year; available for an orientation mid-March; open-minded; love the outdoors; ableto provide references and pass a back- ground checkDEADLINE: Applications are reviewed beginning in January until spots are lled.APPLY NOW FORSCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUNDCHECK OUT OURPROGRAMSTHE FUTUREIS YOURSTAKE THEFIRST STEPFIND OUT MORE:thinkindian.orgCOLLEGEaises.org SPRING 2018 • WINDS OF CHANGE 39