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DEADLINE: November 30, 2018 Duration: Initial support may be for two or three years, or for a full six years, depending on the employer-sponsor. If the initial support is for the shorter period, it may be extended up to six years at the discretion of the employer.  Amount: The charge to the employer for each student supported is $26,000 annually, of which $20,000 is the fellow's expense allowance and $6,000 is NPSC's fee to support its operations. The charge is subject to change at the discretion of the NPSC Board of Directors. Fields of Study: Though the fields supported can vary annually depending on employer needs, in general NPSC covers the following: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical. Location or Type of Institution: Any participating NPSC Member University or College Eligibility: NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution. Applicants at any stage of their graduate program may apply, as long as they will be available to accept two summers of paid internship. Those who already possess a doctoral degree are ineligible. Employers may nominate NPSC fellows directly, obviating the selection process. These fellows may enroll for either a Master's or a PhD degree.  

The Water Business Line of Arcadis is currently searching for an intern to join our office in Los Angeles, CA.   Primary focus for this intern will be planning, design and construction administration for many project opportunities including: water, wastewater, stormwater and water management.  Technical responsibilities will include; facilities planning, project design, permitting and construction administration activities as well as developing design reports and construction documents. Projects can involve facilities planning and design for treatment plants, pumping systems, pipelines, green infrastructure and flood protection. Position includes, but is not limited to: Working on water / wastewater / stormwater treatment and conveyance including: planning, process evaluations, detailed design and construction administration. This position might include field work to include, for example: conducting site visits, sampling, analyzing data for water quality, technology evaluations and plant operations information, process troubleshooting and optimization, as well as condition assessments and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities. Excellent, clear and concise, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills will be needed to work with staff and clients. Client facing skills including; preparation of and conducting effective presentations, participation in client meetings and field interaction with clients and subcontractors. Ability to work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously, as well as strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. Self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual must possess the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly. Exercises judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Required Qualifications Pursuing a degree in environmental, civil or related engineering discipline. Exceptional communication, both verbal and written Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Prior internship experience with an engineering or consulting firm or municipality EIT  

DEADLINE: October 31, 2018 Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title  League of Legends  to critical and player acclaim. As the most played PC game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the  League of Legends  experience. We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints. That’s where you come in. Intern with the Riot Engineering Discipline: We work in virtually every technical domain imaginable. As a Software Engineer Intern at Riot, you may: Work on a diverse, cross-functional team that is defining the future evolution of  League of Legends : a big game, with a big player base, and big demands Be involved in the development of hush-hush, unannounced titles that are being worked on in our skunkworks lab ("Research and Development!") Build a massive global platform for deploying and operating backend services with low latency and high availability Extend the big data pipeline that turns petabytes of anonymized user data into useful insights on how players behave and help inform decisions to keep game experiences balanced and fresh Design and implement cutting edge web user interfaces that allow players to interact with each other and the  League of Legends  universe in new and exciting ways Write cross-platform code to power native applications on disparate mobile devices in order to allow players to connect with each other from anywhere on the planet Delight players in one of hundreds of roles that aren't explicitly mentioned here While our engineers come in all shapes and sizes and work with many technologies, we expect every engineer at Riot to be: Player-focused:  you're a gamer whose passion for games (especially  League of Legends ) helps you stay focused on initiatives that make the difference to players in and out of the game A threat to convention:  bored by what's considered traditional, you constantly push past limits until the status is no longer quo; you don't "think outside the box" because, hey, there's no box Focused on team:  you find, shape, and cultivate teams that don't just swing for the fences, they jack that (metaphorical) baseball beyond the stars; you help Rioters develop the tools and creative atmosphere to shine, but ultimately hold them accountable for making smart calls and delivering capital-V value Seriously playful:  you work hard but always leave time for pentakills; whether you're grabbing a game of  League  in our onsite PC Bang or rapidly sharing cat GIFs, you make time for daily play in all of its wonderful forms Humbitious:  you're ambitious but humble, a state of being summed up by fans of portmanteau as "humbitious;" always shooting for the stars, you never forgo rounds of feedback from teammates, players, and partners who keep you from drifting off into space To be eligible for an internship within the engineering discipline you should: Be enrolled full-time in a computer science or relative program for a minimum of 1 school term following your internship with Riot Be returning to university following your internship as a Junior or Senior with only 1-2 years left before completing your program Have completed at least 1 competitive software development focused internship To apply: Please read through the  internship page  before applying. It includes helpful information that’ll increase your chances at landing the gig. Your application must include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:  Why are you interested in working at Riot Games? Describe your most memorable gaming experience (gameplay, events, feature updates, community engagement, etc). The application deadline for Summer 2019 internships is  October 31st, 2018 . Applications received after this date won't be eligible for a Summer 2019 internship. We recognize that a great application takes time and effort, so we promise to return the favor of your effort with a response by  November 14th, 2018 .

DEADLINE: August 31,2018 The Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to help women dedicated to furthering their education in the technology field. The purpose of the scholarships is to advance diversity within the technology industry by enhancing the opportunities for women to enter the field through education, personal and professional growth, and the development of mentoring relationships within the technology community. Our scholarship awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, members, community and industry friends. The scholarship program is open to female candidates only.  Applicants must meet the following criteria: US Citizen Have a high school or college GPA of 3.0 or greater (transcript required) Be an undergraduate at a California university or college and provide proof of enrollment (or college acceptance letter if graduating high school) Be focusing their education in an area of study in the technology field (the “T” in STEM) There are no age requirements for scholarship applicants   Examples of Technology Majors which are eligible for scholarships: Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering Hardware Engineering Gaming Coding Security Artificial Intelligence (AI) Robotics   Examples of majors which are  not  applicable for scholarships include finance, mechanical engineering, science and biotech science fields.  For additional questions on specific fields of study, please contact  scholarship@awtca.org .

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2, 2018 WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT The Ignite LA Student Science Awards is an innovative program that aims to stimulate curiosity and interest in science and technology through participation in a fully-funded, scientific research expedition during the summer. While on the expedition, you and your peers will conduct a variety of field and laboratory research activities, collecting data on some of the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability issues. In addition, you will have time to attend informal lectures on important environmental issues, bond with other students or the research staff during free time or group meals, and explore the beautiful natural landscape that can be called home for the duration of the expedition. Ignite expedition locations have recently included: Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Gulf Coast of Texas The Fox Hill Salt Marsh and The Marsh Meadows Salt Marsh along the Rhode Island coastline Southwestern Research Station, Arizona Crow Canyon Archeological Center, Colorado Flathead National Forest, Montana Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah SELECTION PROCESS & APPLICATION TIMELINE Starting June 4, 2018  – Begin your application by clicking the Apply Now button below. By December 2, 2018  – Submit your completed application. Keep in mind the application requires one recommendation from a teacher (preferred), coach, mentor, instructor of an extracurricular program, or group leader (two recommendations are encouraged). March 2019  – Receive notification from Earthwatch on whether or not your application was successful. The Ignite program awards 50+ students from Los Angeles each year. Summer 2019  – Participate on a scientific field research expedition for 12-14 days during your summer vacation. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS Ignite is seeking applications from Los Angeles County high school students who are: Sophomores and Juniors in high school, 15 or older by June 2019, Creative thinkers and motivated learners, Well-rounded students, Available for 12-14 days in the summer of 2019, Excited to work with a team of students and scientists on a research project in the United States.  

IEEE Computer Society is offering $40,000 in student scholarships from $1,000 and up to recognize and reward active student volunteer leaders in student branches or chapters who show promise in their academic and professional efforts. This scholarship was created in honor of the late  Richard E. Merwin , past president of the IEEE Computer Society, to recognize and reward student leadership. The selected winners of this award will have the opportunity to serve as IEEE Computer Society Student Ambassadors for the particular IEEE region to which they belong. Duties as Student Ambassadors will include collecting and disseminating information to student branches or chapters in their region and serving as a liaison between the IEEE Computer Society Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGAB) and student members in their region. Over a dozen scholarships of $1,000 and up are available, for one academic year (approximately 9 months).  The Merwin Scholarship now has two application deadlines; 30 April and 30 September of each year (you may apply only once per year). Who is Eligible? Graduate students, and those in the final two years of an undergraduate program in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering who are active members of a student branch or chapter are eligible. IEEE Computer Society membership is required. (Note: Students applying for the award should have a minimum one year in which to complete their degree, or be considering or enrolled to immediately start further study upon completion.) Applicants are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 / 4.0 (or exam marks of at least 60%), and be a full-time student as defined by his or her academic institution during the course of the award. Student winners of the Computer Society's Richard Merwin or UPE/CS award for the previous year (13 months) are not eligible. Criteria? Evaluation criteria include participation in student IEEE branch/chapter activities (30%), academic achievement (30%), extracurricular activities (10%), letter of recommendation from student branch/chapter advisor (20%), and quality of Student Ambassador vision statement (10%). Transcripts For your transcripts, your minimum GPA requirement is 2.5 / 4.0. If your GPA is based on percentages and NOT a 4.0 grading scale, you must include mark sheets to notate how your GPA is calculated Additionally, your transcripts should be of your entire current degree track (Juniors and Seniors should include first two years of grades; Masters and PhD should include current track) Upon acceptance you will have to provide a Letter of Full-time Enrollment certificate for duration of Ambassador tenure with school seal on certificate Letter of Recommendation(s) The IEEE Student Branch Adviser or The CS Chapter Chair (i.e. the professional chapter) You can also present a second LOR (this is optional) Things NOT to Include: Examples of Flyers or Posters from chapter activities etc. High School Transcripts Your CV Anything not related to the application requirements How to Apply? Applicants should complete a cover page with the following listed:  Applicant Name Email Address Address Phone Number Member Number Section Institution Institution Address Student Branch Code Student Branch Chapter Chapter Code Chapter Advisor Degree track Photo(s) (of work you have done with your chapters, or other CS-related accomplishments) APPLICATION Click the link below to download the application. Complete and email the final copy as a PDF or WORD file to Kerry Cosby:  k.cosby@computer.org

Start your future with a new mission; Northrop Grumman Mission Systems    An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.    Northrop Grumman is seeking  Electrical, Mechanical, Material Science and Physics Engineers for a 2018 Summer Hardware Internship . This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in  Woodland Hills, CA.       Roles and Responsibilities  Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in Production or Quality Assurance    Qualifications     Basic Qualifications   A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be enrolled in an accredited college or university Pursing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree  Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2018 Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Cadence / PSpice modeling Interest in analog circuits Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7/4.0 or higher