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Dept of Homeland Security Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Summer Internship Program
| Primary Institution: | National labs, DHS labs, other research facilities |
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| Affiliation: | Dept of Homeland Security |
| States: | CA, CO, IL, MD, NM, SC, TN, VA, WA |
| Job Duration: | 10 weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Sophomore Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.3 |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics Elementary Particles and Fields Fluid Dynamics and Gases Nuclear Physics Electrical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Mechanical Engineering Other Engineering Interdisciplinary Physics: Biological Physics; Quantum Information; Etc. Mathematics Computer Science Chemistry Environmental Science Biological/life Sciences Social Sciences Psychology |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for eligible rising junior and seniors majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant research areas at federal research facilities. DHS research areas are: * Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization * Biological Threats and Countermeasures * Border Security * Chemical Threats and Countermeasures * Communications and Interoperability * Community, Commerce, and Infrastructure Resilience * Emergency Preparedness and Response * Explosives Detection, Mitigation and Response * Food and Agriculture Security * Human Factors * Immigration Studies * Infrastructure Protection * Maritime and Port Security * Natural Disasters and Related Geophysical Studies * Risk, Economics and Decision Sciences * Social and Behavioral Sciences * Transportation Security Projects offered at: (i) National research laboratories: Argonne, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River, (ii) DHS laboratories: US Coast Guard Command & Control Engineering Center, Transportation Security Laboratory, (iii) Other research facilities, including Battelle, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Security Technologies ELIGIBILITY * United States citizenship as of the application deadline * At least 18 years of age at the start of the internship period * As of the application deadline, full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university * By fall 2010, full-time enrollment as a junior or senior at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university. * Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale averaged over all U.S. postsecondary institutions attended through and including fall 2009 * Majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in homeland security as described in the DHS Research Areas. * Pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives * Available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks full-time during the summer of 2010 * Coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the assigned hosting venue and maintenance of coverage during the internship period |
| Stipend: | $5,000 for a 10-week period ($500/week) |
| Benefits: | Travel Reimbursement Some research hosting sites facilitate housing or provide additional funds for housing. |
| Application Deadline: | 01/05/2010 |
| Job Website: | http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/ |
| Additional Information: | To apply, please follow application procedure described on Web site http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/. Application forms available on Web site. Please know that resumes or applications submitted by students by email or fax will not be considered. For more information, please email dhsed@orau.gov |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Patti Obenour P.O. Box 117, MS 36 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Email: dhsed@orau.gov |
