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Internships for Students and Teachers in Fermilab

Monday, 20. January 2014 - 22:03

Each summer Fermilab offers a variety of intern programs for secondary school teachers, high school students, undergraduates and graduate students. Interns have an opportunity to work on projects that support particle physics experiments in areas such as applied physics, engineering and computing. Working with Fermilab scientists or engineers, interns have an opportunity to experience current research methods and study problems of particle physics research. Also, Fermilab offers a few internships in environmental studies, particularly working in hundreds of acres of restored tallgrass prairie. Interns are selected for their outstanding scholarship and their interest in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. To get an idea of the type of projects available, read about the work of some of our former interns.

Program Description

Fermilab's IPM program offers ten-week summer internships to outstanding undergraduate physics majors. This program has been developed to familiarize students with opportunities at the frontiers of scientific research in particle physics.

Support includes:
*Wage of $12.50 per hour for a standard 40-hour work week, subject to U.S. taxes
*Shared housing
*Shared use of a rental car
*Transportation to and from the airport for out-of-state interns

Download, print and display a poster at your institution.

Eligibility
*Students must be undergraduate physics majors.
*Students must be foreign students attending U.S. or non-U.S. universities.
*Participants must provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
*Participants must have medical insurance while at Fermilab.

Key Dates
Check Key Dates.

Expectations
*Complete the full ten-week program.
*Complete all Fermilab safety and computing requirements.
*Work safely in a responsible and professional manner.
*Attend all scheduled events including lectures, tours and group activities.

Deliverables
*Give a final presentation to mentors and peers.

Check out the presentations and papers from previous years.

Source: 
ed.fnal.gov
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