The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories/facilities.

Applications for the SULI program are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internship appointments are 10 weeks in duration for the Summer Term (May through August) or 16 weeks in duration for the Fall (August through December) and Spring (January through May) Terms. Each DOE laboratory/facility offers different research opportunities; not all DOE laboratories/facilities offer internships during the Fall and Spring Terms.

Visit http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/ for more details and to apply.

Deadline: January 8, 2016

Below are featured events and internship/employment opportunities that have recently been posted or have application deadline dates that are quickly approaching!  To see all that the UMBC Career Center has to offer YOU, please visit our myUMBC group page or log into your UMBCworks account!

FEATURED EVENTS…

NEW! Internship Success Conference Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 5 pm – 8 pm

NEW! Inside Scoop: Finance & Accounting Monday, November 9, 20115, Noon – 1 pm

Diversity Recruitment Event Thursday, November 5, 2015, 5 pm – 8 pm, Advance registration is required: http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/diversity.php

UMBC Connects: T. Rowe Price Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 11 am – 2 pm - No need to stay for the entire event…stop by when you are able!

INFORMATION SESSIONS….

Information Session: Onyx Point, Inc. Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 5:30 pm – 7 pm

Information Session: Basys, Inc. Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 5 pm – 6 pm

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NEW!  On-Campus Interview Deadlines

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Deadline to Apply:  November 9
Interview Date:  November 16

Voith-GmbH
Deadline to Apply:  November 9
Interview Date:  November 17

FEATURED FULL-TIME & PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND RESEARCH POSITIONS

Northrop Grumman 2016 Intern Hire Draft!

Do you want to intern in Silicon Valley? Check out Code 2040

Nonprofit Internships at Education-Based Latino Outreach

Keep an eye on the Career Center website for all upcoming events and programs!  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors….this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about career paths…whether you are exploring possibilities or searching for an internship or full-time opportunity!

Name: Amir Salar Sepehri 

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

Position Title: Research Program Assistant

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biological Science (B.S.) & Psychology (B.A.) 

Expected Graduation Year: May 2016

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

I worked as a research program assistant at Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine (Department of Geriatrics) during the summer. I went to the Bayview campus on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and worked with a group of 15-20 people. At Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, we worked on several different research studies, and I helped the team by:

1. Assisting the unit supervisor with recruitment and screening activities

2. Assisting the unit supervisor with enrollment of participants for multiple research programs

3. Completing the data entry and filings, and checking the data and report for consistency and accuracy

4. Assisting with other research related assignments as needed

I also interacted with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams on campus and participated in team meetings every week.

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

I was always interested in interning in a research organization while being an undergraduate. While looking for different opportunities that were close to the UMBC campus, I found a research program at the Geriatrics Department at Johns Hopkins University. Fortunately, I found out that one of my professors (Dr. Hughes from the Department of Biological Sciences) used to be part of that same program and was still in contact with the principal investigator. She was kind enough to recommend me to the program coordinator, and after that, I sent my resume, got an interview, and started working as a volunteer at first, and then as an intern during the summer. I currently work as a part-time employee at Bayview on Fridays. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

As a pre-medicine student interested in doing research, working as an intern at Johns Hopkins was a great experience which helped me to have a better understanding of what I want to pursue when I start my journey in medical school. During the summer, I had a chance to be part of a real research study from the very beginning and observe the entire cycle. I helped the team with recruiting the participants, conducting interviews, taking different tests, and working on the samples in laboratory.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

Although the elderly population (by definition, adults who are 65 years and older) represent almost 15% of the U.S. population, unfortunately they are usually forgotten, and their medical needs are mismanaged in our current healthcare system. I believe that by interning in a research program at the Geriatrics Department, I am a small part of a team that is trying to help this population and is working towards finding solutions for their medical needs. I believe that this rewarding experience will help the elderly population in the near future. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

In terms of the application process, I would encourage you to apply early and to many different programs (not just one or two!). But in general, I would say to try your best, be very persistent with what you want, and do NOT underestimate yourself! 

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International Summit for Careers in Economics

November 13, 2015

NAHB Conference Center
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

The 2015 ISCE brings together leading employers from the business, government, nonprofit and consulting sectors with outstanding candidates from top Masters-level economics programs and members of the National Association for Business Economics.  The Economics Career Summit is a collaboration of Boston University, Brandeis University, Columbia University, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University and the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), the professional association for business economists and those who use economics in the workplace.

2015 AAMC Minority Student Medical Career Fair

Saturday, November 07, 2015 - READ MORE, ALL Welcome

The Baltimore Convention Center, Hall G Baltimore, Md. | Map It

FREE

This event consist of workshops focused on topics such as medical school admissions and the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) along with a career fair featuring over 75 medical schools from across the country. Representatives from other health professions also attend. Enjoy interactive discussions with current medical students to find out about their medical school experience, and participate in hands-on activities to test your skills!