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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.
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 opportunities at Anika Therapeutics for Summer 2019 are under negotiation and will be posted here soon.
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 or engineer to assist in the development of novel technologies utilizing both chromatography and mass spectrometry. The candidate will work closely with the Global Research organization of Waters Corporation, a world leader in analytical instrumentation used in all areas of chemical, biochemical, and clinical analysis. The Waters Global Research organization is a multidisciplinary team of scientists, software developers, and engineers responsible for the development of next-generation separations systems.
Waters is looking for creative scientists and engineers 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 scientific and engineering knowledge in the areas of pharmaceutical development, clinical diagnostics, bio-medical research, material science, food, and environmental testing.
Additional Internships for iCons Students
These organizations are knowledgable of the iCons Program.
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
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BioLegend
Location: Dedham, MA
Focus: Antibodies and research reagents for Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Immunopathology, and more
Pertinent details: Preferred majors are Chemical Engineering, BMB
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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: Research and Development Summer Intern: 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: Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Job Opening Id: 544689
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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!
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Vertex
Location: Boston, MA
Focus: The Vertex Summer Internship Program offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the drug discovery and development process in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pertinent details: Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics
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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 Handshake 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 (CDC)
ORISE Fellowship National Center for Environmental Health: Biochemical Markers Laboratory Research (Biology & Chemistry majors)
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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
IALS Internships
UMass Core Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications for 30 positions in 17 Cores open to UMass Amherst undergraduates for the summer of 2020! It is a paid, on-campus summer internship opportunity which includes 300 hours of technical training in the Cores, soft skills training, and intern cohort community-building!
Students may learn more about the positions offered and apply here at http://umass.edu/ials/csi
The deadline to apply is February 1, 2020.
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
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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
Flathead Lake Bio Station Summer Program
Our academic session is a rigorous rewarding field ecology experience emphasizing hands-on learning with real field experience outside under the open sky.
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 StudentsConduct Research Abroad --Our program emphasizes collaboration, cultural and scientific exchange, diversity, and a passion for medical sciences
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
SRF Summer Scholars Program
The opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's Disease. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research. .
UMass Amherst Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies
Guidance on finding and applying to REU opportunities on campus
University of Michigan C-PHOM REU ProgramPhotonics 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 2017, either individually or as part of a team
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program
This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public.
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
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
Eureka! Program, Girls Inc. of Holyoke
Girls Inc. of Holyoke currently has several paid and unpaid opportunities for college students interested in working with Middle and High School girls from the greater Holyoke and Springfield area enrolled in the Eureka! Program:
Volunteer Math and Writing Tutors, Spring Semester 2019
Eureka! Internships, Summer 2019
Eureka! Program Facilitators, Summer 2019
Scientists Without Borders
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