The 17th Annual Court Agre Summer Research Symposium annual event celebrates innovations in STEM and will feature a keynote presentation and a career panel as well as opportunities to network with faculty and industry professionals. All PRISM Scholars and Faculty Mentors are cordially invited!
Keynote Speaker
Cynthia G. Jones, ’81, PhD, is a nuclear engineering and health physics expert with nearly 40 years of experience in operational nuclear security, safety, and radiation protection. Before retiring in 2023, she served as the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s senior technical expert for nuclear and materials policy, programs, and operational issues associated with advanced reactor design, nuclear security, radiation protection, and international policy. In 2011, Dr. Jones became the first female NRC expert appointed to the U.S. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, and currently serves on the advisory board for Nuclear Engineering and Medical Physics graduate programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Jones served on the Augsburg Board of Regents from 2010–12 and was elected to a new term in 2017. Dr. Jones will present: “Journey Through the Nucleus: A Tale of Passion and Discovery.”
Student Workers
Student workers have a strong presence at MnDOT. This is due to our commitment, as a workplace of choice, to build and maintain a diverse workforce of individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and qualifications. Our student workers bring fresh perspectives, openness to growth and an eagerness to learn. Student worker jobs are designed to provide students in secondary, post-secondary and graduate study with employment that assists them in reaching identifiable educational goals.
Hours
Students typically work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer and on breaks. Specific hours are determined based on student availability and office/supervisor need.
Pay
Rates are between $16.82 and $22.26 per hour depending on qualifications and positions available.
Benefits
Depending on length of employment and hours worked, students may be eligible for:
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
Students are not eligible for health or dental insurance, pension or other benefits.
Qualifications
You must be a student enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program.
- If enrolled in a credit-granting institution you must be taking at least six semester credits or nine quarter credits
- If enrolled in non-credit granting institution or earning only one-credit per class you must be taking at least two or more classes per semester/quarter
- If in graduate studies you must be enrolled in at least two courses or working on a dissertation
The application for summer 2024 is now open! Program Dates: June 3 - August 9, 2024.
The University of Minnesota offers a 10-week summer REU program for undergraduate students focusing on human-centered computing for social good. Participants will be immersed in a collaborative community of practice at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and mentored by faculty researchers in the areas of virtual reality, visualization, human-computer interaction, and human-robot interaction. To frame the societal relevance of their research, students will work on a project that addresses at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. Lab activities will be supplemented with weekly research training seminars, invited talks, and professional development workshops.
Participants will receive a stipend of $7,000 paid in installments throughout the summer, housing in university dorms, meal plan, and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Students that identify as members of underrepresented groups in computer science, first-generation college students, and those at institutions with limited research access (e.g., liberal arts or community colleges) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Specific eligibility requirements include:
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Note that this is a hard requirement and no exceptions can be made.
- Enrolled full time at an academic institution as part of an undergraduate program.
- Will not have already earned a B.S. or B.A. degree before the summer program.
- Available full-time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) during the ten week program.*
- Basic programming skills evidenced by the computer science courses listed on your transcript(s).
*The REU program is designed as a cohort experience. Requests to shift the start and end dates will only be considered in rare circumstances with sufficient justification.
For more information, please feel free to email us at cs-reu@umn.edu.
SciTech connects college STEM majors to paid internships at small Minnesota companies -- it's a one-stop shop for finding STEM internships statewide! Gain hands-on experience, network with pros, build your resume, and "earn while you learn."
In order to be eligible for SciTech internships, students must meet the following criteria:
- Minnesota resident OR living in and attending college in Minnesota
- At least 18 years of age
- In good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
- College junior or senior (at least 60 credits completed) OR
- Technical or community college student (at least 24 credits completed) OR
- Enrolled in a STEM degree at an accredited U.S. college
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S. (international students may participate if they have CPT/OPT work authorization)
Deadline to apply: Varies
For more information on how to apply and to view a list of current internship opportunities, visit https://scitechmn.org/.
Wallin's UpTurnships program provides highly motivated, underrepresented college students with paid internships and projects. Our career experiences are for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university.
To help students succeed in their careers, we offer two incredible UpTurnships pathways: Flagship and Projects.
UpTurnships
Flagship
Our UpTurnships Flagship provides interns with paid full-time work experience across 12 weeks in summer, professional development training, and 1:1 support from a program coach.
UpTurnships
Projects
Our UpTurnships Projects is a 10-week pathway that provides interns with a 40 hour paid work experience, weekly 2-hour professional development trainings, and 1:1 support from a program coach.
Information Sessions: Register
Information sessions are an essential part of the UpTurnships application process. Here you will learn more about the UpTurnships program model, the application process, and be able to ask any questions you have. 30-minute information sessions are hosted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM CST
Thursdays at 4:00 PM CST
Visit our website for more information: https://www.wallinpartners.org/upturnships.html
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Diversity in Action: 10th Anniversary Issue
Celebrating a decade of highlighting the best and brightest in diversity and STEAM, we catch up with some of our favorite subjects to learn how they continue to lead in their fields: Diversity in Action May/June 2024 Issue
- NSF-supported research impacts nearly every field of science and engineering. NSF's influence reaches from the ends of the Earth to the depths of the oceans and to space and beyond. Our Multimedia Gallery has some of the most stunning images from NSF’s research legacy. We have pulled some of the most beautiful gallery images for you to use as a virtual background.
Augsburg STEM Programs
Email: stem@augsburg.edu
Website: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/
Location: 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Phone: (612) 330-1042