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Opportunities

Summer

Summer

Internships

US Department of Energy

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer research internship for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors. Participants complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters in support of the Department’s mission of limiting the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emission.

 

The mission of the MLEF Program is to strengthen a diverse pipeline of future STEM professionals. This program has mentored over 1000 students from across the nation. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

MLEF participants are mentored by DOE scientists and engineers while completing a research project over the course of the summer. At the end of the program, participants present their research findings at the MLEF Technical Forum. During the 10-week appointment, Fellow receive a weekly stipend, and may be eligible to receive travel and housing assistance. Apply here before January 22!

UCSD- Marine Physical Laboratory

The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science and technology to apply for the 2024 MPL Summer Internship Program. 

 

The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship of some of the most notable scientists in the world. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $16.85/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. 

 

This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors!

 

To learn more and apply, please visit https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/.

 

Applications are due Friday, January 12, 2024, at 4 p.m. Pacific time. 

Decisions will be emailed to applicants by the end of April.

San Francisco Public Works

Here is an exciting opportunity for a summer internship for college students with San Francisco Public Works in the fields of:

 

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Structural Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Architecture

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Construction Management

  • Project Management

  • Land Surveying

As an engineering intern at San Francisco Public Works, students will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, construction management, project management, and land surveying teams on real-world projects that benefit the residents and visitors of San Francisco. 

Students can apply HERE by January 15, 2024

Cal Poly EPIC

Cal Poly's Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC) summer program serves rising 6th -12th grade students.  As one of the College of Engineering outreach programs, EPIC aims to facilitate participants' exploration of engineering fields through hands-on labs. To view a short video of the program click HERE

They are hiring for multiple positions. 

  • Assistant Director: 2 positions

  • Counselors: 20-24 positions

  • Activities Coordinator: 2 positions

  • Night Watch / Safety Coordinator: 2 positions

  • Head Counselor: 2 positions

  • Lab leads: 4-8 positions

  • And more!

Must be available: June 25-July 26, 2024

Pay Rate: $16-20

Full-Time position

Housing Available

Undocu-friendly Positions

 

Apply via Handshake.  Positions will remain open until filled. 

Research

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota MRSEC will provide up to 25 full-time summer research positions to undergraduate students during the summer of 2024

 

Program Benefits:

  • $6000 stipend; food, on-campus housing, and travel paid

  • $1000 research supply fund

  • Independent research project

  • Professional development activities: oral and poster presentation practice, scientific ethics, seminar series, graduate application instruction

  • Hands-on access to shared instrumentation facilities

  • Visits to industrial partners and academic/national labs

  • Travel grants for post-participation conference attendance

  • Exposure to wide variety of research projects and diverse participants

 

Program Dates: June 3-August 9, 2024

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2024


This program is open to all undergraduate students in all science and engineering majors. Underrepresented and multicultural students are strongly encouraged to apply. Find more information HERE.

MICKEY LELAND ENERGY FELLOWSHIP

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer research internship for undergraduate and graduate students. Participants complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters in support of the Department’s mission of limiting the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions.

MLEF participants are mentored by DOE scientists and engineers while completing a research project over the course of the summer. At the end of the program, participants present their research findings at the MLEF Technical Forum. During the 10-week appointment, Fellows receive a weekly stipend, and may be eligible to receive travel and housing assistance. Apply now to gain insight on how the U.S. Department of Energy is working towards and equitable and clean energy future.

 

Application Deadline:  January 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST

Apply here

Full Time

Full Time

Full Time

Caltrans District 5

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5 currently has several openings for Transportation Engineers (Civil) in their Construction Division. 

If you’re graduating in JUNE 2024, you are eligible to apply. 

Follow this LINK for more info!

Scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarship

Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 STEM Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 19, 2024.

 

The technology industry’s success depends on an innovative, entrepreneurial, and future-ready workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. Their STEM Scholarship seeks to identify and encourage the next generation of engineering talent for that workforce.

This is the fourth year of their scholarship program and they intend to award three of these scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

Advanced Energy’s STEM Scholarship program is multi-faceted:​

  • Scholarship Award - $20,000 scholarship grant toward the cost of tuition ​

  • ​Professional Career Growth - Hands-on experience and practical industry insights with a paid internship ​

  • ​Mentoring – Network with some of the industry’s best by tapping into the expertise and experience of their talented AE engineering team

The streamlined application process should take approximately 30-90 minutes to complete. Follow the link HERE.

Other

Other

Meeting Topics

We hope you are getting excited for SWE's upcoming general meetings starting this fall! As we are gearing up for this coming year, we want to know what our members want to hear about at meetings. We are always open to new ideas, and want to make our general meetings as interesting as possible by bringing in companies to talk about topics that you want to hear about! 

Please take this super quick survey to let us know what you think. The more responses we get, the better we can make each meeting!

If you have any additional ideas/questions/comments/concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at cpswemeetings@gmail.com

Master's Program

UC Berkeley

Berkeley Engineering is launching a new masters program!

 

Advance your career with a new Berkeley master's degree! 

Apply now for the online Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E) to start in summer or fall 2024. Designed for recent graduates and engineering professionals who want to stay ahead in their technical fields, the flexible program can be completed in 1-4 years. Learn more at: https://mas-e.engineering.berkeley.edu/  

Speaker Series

Women in STEM + Business

Register here: 

 

1/16

 

1/30

 

2/13

 

3/5

SWENext Digital Pen Pals

Interested in becoming a mentor for a SWENexter? Da Vinci Science (DVS), a Cal Poly SLO Partner School, along with several other SWENext Clubs in Cal Poly's network are looking for engineers who are interested in being digital pen pals to one of their engineering-inclined female high school students. As a digital pen pal, you will meet with an assigned SWENexter via WebCam once a month and share your experiences with them. You will be paired with a high school student with similar career goals and interests so there’s no shortage of topics to talk about!

If you are interested, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Alexis Buhr at  cpswenext@gmail.com

College to Career Scholarship

Interested in joining SWE's College to Career program? This year scholarships are being offered to cover the cost of membership fees! All first years are welcome to apply here but Funding will first be allocated to those who have a financial need. 

Questions? Email our Scholarship Director Michelle Leclere at cpswescholarship@gmail.com

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