Sponsors of the iCons Program

These companies support the iCons Program through targeted internship opportunities that further build on iCons students' interdisciplinary and team-based problem-solving skills. They have a vested interest in the success of iCons students, and possibly hiring iCons students into jobs.  If you are interested in applying to either of these companies, please fill out this application.  Please submit your applications by February 15, 8:35 a.m., if you would like to be considered.

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Company Location: Bedford, MA
Company Focus: Medical technologies for immunology, tissue regeneration, and sports medicine.  Anika is a mid-sized organization looking for self-motivated problem solvers.  

• Internship opportunity #1: Biology R&D (for Biology and BMB majors)
• Internship opportunity #2: Process Engineering.  Improve specifications on products, design tech experiments, obtain materials, run tests and analyze results (open to Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering majors)

Waters Corporation

Company Location: Milford, MA
Company Focus: Research with analytical scientific instruments and software with applications in health, environment, and energy.

This position represents an exciting opportunity for a young scientist to assist in the development of novel technologies utilizing both chromatography and mass spectrometry.  The candidate will work closely with the Separations Research Group of Waters Corporation, a world leader in analytical instrumentation used in all areas of chemical, biochemical and clinical analysis.  The Waters Separations Research Group is a multidisciplinary team of chemists, physicists and engineers responsible for the development of next-generation separations systems.
Waters is looking for creative scientists who want to be part of a fast-moving research team who enjoy hands-on, in-the-lab prototyping.  This may involve the creation of a new instrument or implementing current technology in a new way to solve a problem.  In 2016 for instance, the iCons students developed a novel device to analyze human breath by mass spectrometry.  Ultimately this device could be used to diagnose disease or establish health criteria.  
This role will guide and shape development of new products and applications for Waters by integrating knowledge of chemistry and hardware development in the areas of proteomics, drug discovery and development, and clinical research.

Additional Internships for iCons Students

These organizations are knowledgable of the iCons Program and have expressed an interest in giving preferred consideration to iCons students for internship opportunities.

If you are interested, apply directly to the organization AND fill out the internship statement of interest form to let us know you are applying so we can let our corporate contacts know. There is a chance that new companies may be added, so we suggest that you check the website frequently! Many of these organizations have existing internship programs; for such companies, you will apply through the "front door" meaning the usual online application process by each organization's deadline. You will also upload your resume in this form so we can advocate for your application by notifying our contact within each company of your special iCons attitudes, knowledge, and skills. However, some of these companies do not have existing internship programs, precluding a "front door" application. For such companies, we collect your resumes through this form and apply for you.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you tailor each cover letter to the company you are sending it to. Also -- Please name your files using this format: Company name_Last name_First name.pdf

Altenex
Location: Boston, MA
Focus: Altenex is both a marketplace and an advisor for Fortune 1000s and universities to purchase utility scale alternative energy throughout North America
Pertinent details: An Analytics Intern will complete the following during their time at Altenex: Assist in updating supply side content i.e. wind and solar farms to come online in the foreseeable future, conduct in depth research in emerging markets – both nationally and internationally, monitor internal carbon emissions to maintain carbon neutrality, quantitative/qualitative modeling, research Renewable Energy Developers- keep up to date profiles of developers, provide presentations on legislative changes which can/will affect the market.
Applicants should have academic and/or work experience in the fields of sustainability, renewable energy, engineering, clean tech, environment, economics, business, and finance.
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BioLegend/Covance
Location: Dedham, MA
Focus: Antibodies and research reagents for Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Immunopathology, and more
Pertinent details: Preferred majors are Chemical Engineering, BMB
Project may involve development of an ELISA for a neurodegenerative disease related target (s) and work to identify appropriate pairs of antibodies to detect the analyte of interest in accordance with desired specificity and sensitivity specifications.
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Boston Scientific
Locations: Marlborough, MA; St. Paul, MN; Valencia, CA
Focus: Development of products and technologies used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions
Pertinent details: Engineering Summer Internships, open to all Engineering majors
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Ginkgo Bioworks
Location: Boston, MA
Focus: Genetic engineering of microbes as well as high resolution analytics to assess cell performance
Pertinent details: 1 Year Paid Internships for Graduates and 6-9 month Co-op for current students
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Rail Pod
Location: Boston, MA
Focus: Robotic rail track inspection system
Pertinent details: Mostly 6 month co-ops; Engineering majors
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Saint Gobain
Location: Northboro, MA
Focus: Ceramics, Abrasives, ADFORS, Performance Plastics, CertainTeed and our Competency Research Labs. You would get the opportunity to work with our current R&D team in conducting hands-on laboratory experiments for key development programs.
Pertinent details: 6 month Co-Op

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Majors: Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
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Sanofi
Location: Framingham, MA
Focus: Therapeutic products and services for consumer healthcare, rare diseases, animal health
Pertinent details: First year students may apply!
Front Door link

Vertex      Location:  Boston, MA         Process Analytics and Control (PAC) group.  Developing performance indicators for spectrometers that are used for manufacturing process control.  Ideally, this student should be comfortable working in a laboratory environment and also have some spectroscopic experience.  Additionally, some sort of programing is necessary (Matlab or similar). Chemistry, physics, biology majors at the Junior level or above.  More Info  ad_summer_intern_proposal_-_performance_indicators.docx

Internship Programs of Note

The following internship programs offer experiences spanning industry, research, and civic engagement that may be of interest to iCons students.

If you are interested in any of the programs in this section, please apply directly through the program's website, or through UMass Career Connect where possible. While these programs do not offer special consideration for iCons students, be sure to bring attention to your iCons experience in your application.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program
Accepting applications for summer session starting first week of April!
Non-profit partnership that focuses on training and placing the next generation of clean energy professionals
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Mass Life Sciences Center Internship Challenge 
Program that facilitates paid placements for students interested in careers in the life sciences-- FRESHMAN are eligible to apply!
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MassTech Collaborative
Program where interns work in a collaborative environment with professionals on projects related to healthcare technologies, broadband deployment, and technology-based-economic development.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb   Global BioPharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines to patients with serious diseases.    More Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Experience environmental health at the federal level through an internship that offers collaborative projects, presentations, journal clubs, field trips, and mentoring
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Dow Campus Internship -- Research & Development
Research & Development opportunity with biotechnology company focusing on chemical and material-related problems through both fundamental and applied research
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Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Biotechnology company that focuses on therapies for viral diseases, infectious disease and cancer
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MASSPIRG
Statewide student organization that works on issue-based campaigns related to community and the environment
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Quebec-Labrador Foundation Atlantic Center for the Environment
Non-profit organization supporting community based conservation initiatives and ecological research -- Conservation Leadership Internships & Regional/International Program Manager Intern
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UMass Real Food Challenge
A student-led campaign focusing on food purchasing decisions in UMass Amherst’s award-winning dining halls
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Opportunity to work with senior White House officials and science and technology policy analysts in topic-based divisions, or legal affairs
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Summer Research Programs

These programs offer opportunities for undergraduates to gain research experience during the summer and develop transferable skills for working in research labs on campus.

Amgen-UROP Scholars Program
Summer research program at MIT focusing on biotechnology that provides scientific research experience, and encourages students to pursue careers, research, and graduate studies in the sciences

E-Team Program
Provides support for college students to move ideas from the lab to the marketplace through funding, training, and coaching

Harvard Forest Summer Research Program
Mentored independent research focusing on human and natural disturbances in forest ecosystems

Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
Conduct independent biomedical research under the tutelage of world-renowned scientists

Janelia Research Undergraduate Scholars Program
Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s The Janelia Undergraduate Scholars program is a 10-week summer program aimed at well-prepared, independent, committed students with significant research experience. We accept undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students who have not committed to a PhD program

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
REU: Research projects involve climate, biology, field
opportunities and a wide variety of laboratory and modeling studies.
Rising sophomores and juniors are eligible.

ICahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -- International Exchange Program for Minority Students Conduct Research Abroad --Our program emphasizes collaboration, cultural and scientific exchange, diversity, and a passion for medical sciences DUE Jan.31, 2017

Nanotechnology Research Experience for Undergraduates
Introductory research experiences in nanotechnology

Nebraska Summer Research Program
Research opportunities in various STEM disciplines

Northwestern University Materials Research Science & Engineering Center
Interdisciplinary research experience. Research areas include ceramics, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics, and biomaterials.

Pathways to Science
National directory of Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs)

SEA Semester
An environmental studies program focusing on leadership and ocean education

UMass Amherst Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies
Guidance on finding and applying to REU opportunities on campus

University of Michigan C-PHOM REU Program 

Photonics and Multiscale Nanomaterials

Fellowships and Scholarships

These award programs offer funding, support, and/or special training for students in STEM disciplines.

Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award
Research awards for undergraduate students who have completed projects related to sustainability in Spring, Summer or Fall semesters 2016, either individually or as part of a team

Eben Tisdale Public Policy Fellowship
Hands-on experience learning about public policy issues related to technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration OSSI
Clearinghouse for numerous fellowships, internships, and scholarships

National Institute of Standards and Technology Boulder Laboratories
Research fellowship program for students majoring in science, math and engineering

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hollings Scholarship
Scholarship to support research and technology related to oceanic and atmospheric science: 

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
Educational training and research experience for students pursuing careers in science and technology: 

The Peter K. Hepler Research Scholarship
Supports undergraduate research on a biological question in a laboratory or field setting outside of the United States. Funds can be used to support travel, lodging, food, equipment and supplies.

U.S. Department of Energy, DOE Scholars Program
Provides an introduction to DOE operations and helps develop relevant skills:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Training programs in the biomedical sciences

UMass Medical School, Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program and Medical Scholars Program
Program established to improve medical services for underserved populations by training and recruiting a diverse student body for the School of Medicine

Other Opportunities

Scientists Without Borders
"Scientists Without Borders is a web-based collaborative community dedicated to generating, sharing, and advancing innovative science and technology-based solutions to the world`s most pressing global development challenges."