INTERNSHIP BLAST

November 12, 2014

MIT GECD Bi-monthly Newsletter

This Internship Blast contains selected internship opportunities in which you might be interested. Please
refer to the individual summaries on the following pages for information regarding positions, qualifications, application process and deadlines.

Announcements & Opportunities

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In This Issue

Wednesday, November 19, 4:00-6:00pm

Sheraton Commander Hotel: 16 Garden Street

Selected Internship
Postings

Engineering

Life Sciences

Business/
Finance

Humanities

Engineer your future.

Meet representatives from smaller engineering firms across the country seeking engineering students for full-time and internship opportunities in innovative fields including
robotics, energy, medical devices, environmental services, and design. This event is a
collaboration between Harvard University , Boston University, Olin College, Tufts University, and MIT. Engineering students from these five institutions are invited to attend!
Click here to see the list of participating employers.
As MIT Students, to register you will need to Login to your CareerBridge Account, Select Career Fair/Events Tab and Search for the event.

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Internship Postings Engineering

TMWA Trimble Company

Cleveland, OH

Summer Intern
TMW Systems has become the nation's leading developer of enterprise software for transportation service companies
and logistics operations. From our offices in seven cities across the US and Canada, we enhance vital supply chains in
North America that connect manufacturing, raw material, agriculture, retail, wholesale, food and beverage, distribution
businesses and mobile service providers with higher efficiency, greater visibility and improved responsiveness. We
serve over 2,500 distinct customers in commercial and private transportation sectors, from trucking and distribution to
3PLs, construction fleets, municipal and waste management fleets.
Summer Internships for Cleveland & our other business offices in the USA & Canada.
Positions for: Software Developers and other fields such as IT/BI/Mktg/Support/Finance
Minimum Requirements:
Excel and/or SQL experience is essential
Any systems experience is a plus
Software Developers should be familiar with the Microsoft .NET Stack--C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, and SQL Server
Education/Skills/Experience:
Superior communication skills--verbal & written
Effective evaluation and problem solving skills
Motivated, organized and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Timeliness and accuracy are critical to the success of the incumbent, including strong working knowledge and use of
personal computers and related software
Apply: Click Here!

SunEdison

Pennsauken, NJ

Solar Project Engineering Intern

SunEdison is an American manufacturer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry as well as solar wafers and
Silvantis(R) Solar PV Modules. SunEdison has extensive portfolio of over 750 patents and a world-class research and
development department that we are utilizing to drive technical innovation in solar PV technology.
Key Job Requirements:
- Work with Project Engineering staff to develop tools to optimize and accelerate PV system design.
- Assist Project Engineering staff in completing specific deliverables for PV systems currently in design.
- Gather data as needed on PV System costs, build schedules, and performance.
Division
Design & Engineering - Distributed Generation
Work Authorization
US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Student (TN-1) Visa, Student (J-1) Visa, Student (F-1) Visa, Student (T-1) Visa, Student (TC-1) Visa
Qualifications
Ideal candidates for this position will have the following:
1. Have a passion for the solar power and renewable industry.
2. Have strong computational and analytical skills.
3. Have excellent communication skills in both oral and written English.
4. Have enthusiasm for taking initiative to shape his/her own experiences.
5. Have a keen willingness to learn and assist with multiple functions of a growth-oriented, dynamic organization.
6. Have a strong commitment to working as part of a team.
7. Are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
8. Have academic/work experience in engineering, energy, or construction.
9. Are excellent at using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
10. Have experience using AutoCAD and Google Sketchup.
Apply: iNet Account Required!

Internship Postings Engineering

4Combinator

Guilford, CT

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We envision, incorporate, finance, support, and mentor a select number of startups that we are committed to make successful. Each startup is funded from the beginning for success, allowing the team to exploit new developments in physics,
math, and the life sciences to create truly novel technologies and do the science enabled by being first.
Role:
Support engineering lead in design, fabrication and characterization in nano-photonic structures.
Assist in the development and organization of designs and simulations.
Assist in building of simulation setups and perform simulations
Assist in data analysis on the simulation and characterization data.
Interface with other internal organizations such as software and hardware.
Position Type: Internship - Paid (includes summer)
Desired Major(s): Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Graphics/Game Technology, Physics, Computer Information Systems
Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an accredited program related to Has taken classes in advanced electromagnetics and optics.
Be familiar with at least one electromagnetic/optics 3D-full wave simulation software (such as CST, Lumerical, COMSOL,
Fimmwave)
Has enough knowledge of numerical methods in electromagnetics.
Has enough knowledge of nano-fabrication
Fluency in Matlab programming language or Python.
Good communication skills
Apply: iNet Account Required

Teradata

Rancho Bernardo, CA (San Diego)

Hardware Engineering Intern

Teradata is the world's largest company focused on analytic data platforms, applications, and services. Our powerful solutions portfolio and databases are the foundation on which we've built our leadership position in business intelligence and
are designed to address any business or technology need for companies of all sizes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Procedure development of Installation, repair, and maintenance for the components in a Teradata system
* Third-party Server Hardware troubleshooting, including motherboard, Fiber Channel, Ethernet, RAID controller, BIOS,
BMC Firmware, SAS Hard Drives and power supplies
* Server and Storage system staging
* EMI and Product Safety Compliance testing
* Manufacturing test/assembly development
* Database Computer System assembly
Basic Qualifications:
* Junior or senior year student actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science or related disciplines
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
* US Permanent Resident
* Candidate needs to work effectively in a development team environment and have good resource management skills to
successfully work on multiple projects at one time.
* Familiarity with computer architecture
* Knowledge of Linux command line
Apply: Click Here!

Internship Postings Engineering

Penn States Toshiba-Westinghouse Undergraduate Fellows Program

University Park, PA

Undergraduate Fellow
State-of-the-Art Nuclear Research Facilities
Penn State is widely known for its state-of-the-art nuclear research facilities. One facility of particular distinction is the
Breazeale Nuclear Reactor, located at the Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC).
Features of the RSEC include:
- Triga Mark III Reactor - 1 mega-watt; Gamma Radiation Laboratory; GPU Basic Principles Reactor Simulator; LowLevel Readiation Monitoring Laboratory; Fast Neutron Irradiation Capability; Neutron Beam Laboratory; Two Hot Cells;
Neutron Activation Analysis Laboratory
Responsibilities of a Toshiba-Westinghouse Undergraduate Research Fellow
1. Work 40 hours/week Monday through Friday for the duration of the program (includes research work, site visits and
seminars)
2. Participate in site visits
3. Attend group activities
4. Present research activities at a symposium during the final week
5. Write a brief report detailing your research project
Compensation
- $6,000 stipend
- On-campus apartment housing provided (single rooms)
- $300 travel allowance to assist in relocation
Eligibility
Students who have completed their sophomore year of study are eligible to apply. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics or chemistry with an interest in the nuclear field. A minimum of a
3.00 GPA is required. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Apply: Click Here!

Noblis

Danville, VA

Summer Intern
Guided and mentored by our expert staff (including former interns!), Noblis summer interns augment their classroom
learning with hands on project work in:
Modeling and simulation, Cyber security, Systems engineering, Computer science, Biometric technologies, Life and
chemical/biological sciences, Telecommunications (including wireless technologies), Networks, Data/Knowledge management, Corporate business operations, e.g., finance and accounting, human resources/organizational development,
information technology, event planning/coordination.
Your contributions will make an enduring impact in the areas of National Security & Intelligence; Enterprise Transformation; Environmental Sustainability; Transportation (Air and Ground); Health Care Innovation; Noblis Sponsored Research; and Corporate Business Operations.
Job Function
Computer Science/Statistics, Consulting, Data/Database Management, Engineering, Event Planning, Human Resources, Information Management/MIS, IT/Systems, Programming/Software Development, Web Design/Development
Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
Proof of Permanent Residency or U.S. citizenship status;
A GPA of 3.3 or higher in your undergraduate, graduate or doctoral studies;
Demonstrated analytical skills, strong written and oral communication skills and team work skills.
Students majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related major will possess skills such as:
knowledge of software development processes and tooling, e.g., agile development, scrum;
experience with web 2.0 technologies (JavaScript, HTML 5, Google Web Toolkit, Ruby on Rails);
experience with version control systems and techniques, e.g., Subversion, Git, MS TFS;
experience with software architecture (UML, etc), system administration, network administration.
Apply: iNet Account Required!

Internship Postings Life Sciences

XeroxThe Palo Alto Research Center

Webster, NY

Research Scientist Intern

The Palo Alto Research Center, a Xerox company, (PARC) in New York is seeking summer researchers interested in multidisciplinary complex systems work. We are seeking candidates interested in creating leading-edge services and solutions for transportation, healthcare, crowdsourcing, financial and other applications. We're looking for skilled, dedicated
teammates who believe their contribution can make the world more productive and a better place to live.
This area of research spans system and control theory; emergent behavior studies; behavioral and system modeling and
simulation. Skill sets can include behavior and decision modeling; statistics and mathematical modeling; agent-based
modeling; optimization and systems modeling that can be applied to socio-technical systems.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include research and analysis of large-scale complex systems for system behavior prediction, control
and diagnostics. We use high and low level modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence, network science, decision analysis and mathematical modeling skills. Candidates also may have the opportunity to play a key role in the conceptualization, analysis, design and optimization of complex systems simulations and pilot studies.
* MS, or Ph.D. students in the fields of behavior and preference modeling, and/or complex systems modeling and analysis.
* Interdisciplinary Skills - 1 of 3 disciplines listed below:
o Primary: Complex Systems Modeling and Analysis. Additional: Network Science, Agent Based Modeling, Choice Modeling
o Primary: Computer Science, Applied Math & Optimization. Additional: Control Theory, Behavioral Economics, System
Dynamics Artificial Intelligence
o Primary: Urban Sciences and/or Crowdsourcing. Additional: Modeling and Simulation, Decision Support
* Experience and knowledge in services domains such as urban sciences, crowdsourcing, business process outsourcing
systems, transportation systems, healthcare systems and financial services is valued.
* Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Apply Here: Xerox Jobs

Markem-imaje: A Dover Company

Keene, NH

InternChemical R&D
Markem-Imaje is a global manufacturer and distributor of specialized traceability, variable data and product identification
equipment, for customers in the packaging industry. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Job Description
The successful candidate will possess a well rounded background in physical science with knowledge of chemistry, physics, fluid dynamics, and electronics. The person chosen for this position will perform analysis of inkjet inks to determine
optimum operational parameters and correlate differences in key jetting parameters to drop formation and jetting anomalies.
Required Skills
Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Ability to record and present data in a clear and concise manner

Maintenance of lab notebooks

Familiarity with MSDS and safety protocols in a chemistry or physical sciences laboratory

Working knowledge of both Windows and Mac OS

Ability to perform analytical testing using sophisticated instrumentation

Experience with independent laboratory work and ability to work with reduced supervision
Required Experience
Prefer 3rd or 4th year student in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree program
Apply: CLICK HERE

Internship Postings Life Science

Monsanto

Soda Springs, ID

Land Reclamation Intern

In Soda Springs, we produce elemental phosphorous, a key component to ensuring farmers are more productive-something that's becoming increasingly important in our growing world. We are currently offering a Land Reclamation
Internship for the summer of 2015 at this location.
Responsibilities include:

Water sampling and logging of data

Assist in establishing native flowers, habitat, and food plots on various properties
Assist in storm water inspections and plan updates
Monitor and record data from nest boxes
Construct brush & rock piles for small mammal habitats
Involvement in planning, installation, and maintenance of erosion control practices
Collect soil & vegetation samples from an ongoing field study
Involvement in agency inspections
Assist with mine tours
Learning operation of reclamation equipment
Work with GIS ArcView 9
Surveying with a Trimble GPS
Assist other department personnel as needed

Required Skills/Experiences:
Junior Standing or above working toward a degree in Land Reclamation or related field
Must be returning to school in the fall of 2015
Desired Coursework:
Watershed Management, Range-Wildlife Relation, Revegetation, GIS & GPS, Soil/Environmental Chemistry, Soil &
Water Conservation, Environmental Law, Elements of Mining, Project Management, Environmental Engineering
Apply Here: CLICK HERE

The American Heart Association

VariablePotentially at MIT

Summer Research Fellow

Program Description
The American Heart Association supports highly promising, undergraduate students for full-time research fellowships
over a minimum of a ten-week period during the summer. The goal of this program is to encourage students to pursue
careers in cardiovascular research. Research projects with broad relevance to cardiovascular biology and stroke will be
considered. The research must be performed within the eight states of the Founders Affiliate region which includes
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fellowship Requirements
An eligible student should be enrolled in a full time undergraduate degree program (Please note:
an MD granting program is not an undergraduate degree program) at the time of application submission, maintained a cumulative GPA 3.0, and have identified an established researcher to serve as a sponsor for the fellowship
project. Students should be currently classified at the sophomore, junior or senior academic status at the time of award
application. The student must be available for full-time research, and will receive the $5000 fellowship as a stipend.
Payment will be made to the institution for disbursement to the student. Direct use of award funds to pay tuition is prohibited. The sponsor will mentor the student to develop and implement a summer research project, and provide all reagents and supplies for its completion. A final report of the project is due to the American Heart Association after the
completion of the summer fellowship.
Apply Here: American Heart Association

Internship Postings Business/Finance

Asian Development Bank

Worldwide

Internship Program

ADB advertises internship assignments three times per year and welcomes motivated, open-minded, and selfdirected individuals to apply. http://www.adb.org/site/careers/internship-program.
The internship program offers the opportunity to:
work in a major international development organization;
work collaboratively with experienced professionals from over 50 different countries;
gain a deeper understanding of development finance and the impact of the work ADB does; and
contribute to ADB's business through research outputs.
Internship candidates must:
be enrolled in a Master's- or PhD-level program at a school in one of the ADB member nations, both prior to
and after the internship assignment;
be engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB's work;
be a national of one of ADB's members;
possess an excellent command of English; and
have professional experience relevant to the assignment.

Bank of America

Various Locations

Global Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program

Within a focused industry or product group, Analysts help orchestrate capital raising and strategic advisory transactions. Bank of
America Merrill Lynch provides valuable analytical based work experience that is focused on the financial markets and visibility
with clients as a representative of a top tier global investment bank.
As an analyst your responsibilities may include: Developing and maintaining complex financial models, performing various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences, conducting comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research, preparation presentation and other materials for clients, participation in due diligence sessions. communication and interaction with deal team members, management of several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
Qualifications: Pursing a BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation timeframe between December
2015 and June 2016 is required; Must demonstrate a track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities; 3.2 minimum GPA; Must have a combination of strong quantitative/analytical skills, attention to detail and client focus; Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communications skills; Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work
ethic, team focus; Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities; Dedication to building a career in the investment banking industry.
You will take part in a week of formal training, providing overviews of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, its business divisions, organizational structure, product groups and technology platforms. The program also offers: A senior speakers series; Access to the
electronic learning network; Ongoing educational sessions to learn about various businesses within GBAM; Extensive peer and senior mentoring; Business-sponsored activities and events that create opportunities to network with other employees and summer interns across multiple business groups.
Positions are available in Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. Offers for New
York based positions are generalist offers followed by a placement day in the spring. All other processes vary by location.
Please click the below link to apply for the 2015 Global Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program by April 30th, 2015.
https://bacfhrs.taleo.net/careersection/4/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1400068781

Internship Postings Humanities

National Journalism Center

Washington, D.C.

Journalism Intern
Since 1977, the National Journalism Center, a project of Young America's Foundation, has provided aspiring conservative and libertarian journalists with the premier opportunity to learn the principles and practice of responsible reporting.
The National Journalism Center combines 12 weeks of on-the-job training at a Washington, D.C.-based media outlet
and once-weekly training seminars led by prominent journalists, policy experts, and NJC faculty.
The program matches interns with print, broadcast, or online media outlets based on their interests and experience. Interns spend 30 hours/week gaining practical, hands-on journalism experience. Potential placements include The Washington Times, The Washington Examiner, CNN, Fox News Channel, and more.
Students will attend the NJC seminar one day a week, sharpening their writing and investigative reporting skills and
gaining a better understanding of media, society, and public policy, and the intersection between the three in Washington, D.C.
Opportunities: Internships are offered in the fall (Sept. - Dec.), spring (Jan. - Apr.), and summer (May - Aug.).
Compensation: $1,000/month
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Fill out our online application. http://www.yaf.org/NJCapply.aspx
Step 2: Email the following supplemental materials to hjackman@yaf.org:
* Cover letter
* A current resume
* 3 writing samples (published news clips are preferred)
* 3 references (no letters of recommendation)
DEADLINES:
Spring 2015: January 12 - April 3, 2015.... Application Deadline: November 1, 2014
Summer 2014: May 13 - August 1, 2014.... Application Deadline: December 1, 2013 (early); March 1, 2014 (regular)
Fall 2014: September 8 - December 5, 2014.... Application Deadline: July 1, 2014
http://www.yaf.org/JournalismInternshipOpportunities.aspx

Education First

Worldwide

Global Intern

Work in three different destinations around the world as a key member of international marketing, operations and
community development teams. The best part? Youll chart your own path around the globe.
EF Education First is happy to announce the launch of the 5th Edition of the Global Intern, an opportunity for students to win the worlds premier internship!
Compete for the chance to work in three different countries with one of the leading student organizations -AIESEC
and EF, the world leader in international education.
The breakdown:
- 1 month at EF headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland
- 1 month at the winners choice of one of 50 EF destinations around the world
- 1 month Volunteer-ship with AIESEC
The Deadline:
Submission starts January 21th and end April 11, 2014.
The Global Intern will be announced May 12, 2014.
http://www.ef.edu/campaign/globalintern/

Internship Postings Humanities

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Bethesda, MD

Communications Intern
URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide.
With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the
United States.
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by
empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious
diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable
children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.
URCs mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in
carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).
Division & Project Overview:
The Communications Department provides URC and CHS staff with both internal and external communications support. External communications includes researching and writing articles on URC-CHS work, facilitating broader engagement with the
international development community with external audiences through events coordination; developing and disseminating
press releases; and providing guidance on communications techniques. Internal communications includes collaboration with
the URC-CHS Knowledge Management Working Group; communications training, including guidance on writing, presentations, and communication strategy development; and managing the URC-CHS intranet.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Communications Intern will assist with conveying results of URC and CHS domestic and international projects through
multiple formats. The Intern will contribute to the companys communications strategy and employ creative communications
techniques including print and new media to inform audiences about URC and CHS. The Communications Intern reports to
the Communications Director, and works as part of a five-member Communications Team. He/she will work with public
health and project management professionals to conceptualize and manage communications deliverables. The Communications Intern interacts frequently with colleagues at all levels of the company, including senior management staff.
Primary responsibilities include:
Research and compile key success story statistics for use in a series of one-sheet country profiles highlighting URCs work
Work with relevant URC staff, at headquarters and in field offices, to vet and obtain approval for selected statistics
Work with Media Department to develop look and feel of one-sheet template

UPCOMING GECD EVENT

Job Search 101 (Small Group)

December 4, 2014 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
This small group workshop aims to assist those new to the job or internship search by
introducing multiple search methods, networking strategies, and action planning.
CareerBridge, the Alumni Directory, and other key GECD resources will also be discussed within the context of attendees' personal career goals. This event is specifically targeted to students beginning their first job or internship search. As attendance is
limited, advance registration is required via CareerBridge:
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student.