Summer High-school Intern Program (SHIP) - Boulder, CO (Volunteer; STEM Fields)

National Institute of Standards and Technology • Boulder, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks current high school juniors and seniors for its Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP), an in-person student volunteer program at the NIST campus in Boulder, Colorado. Students work under the guidance of a research mentor in a participating laboratory, gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Participating Boulder laboratories include the Communications Technology Laboratory, Information Technology Laboratory, Material Measurement Laboratory, and Physical Measurement Laboratory. Applicants must select a first-choice host laboratory, which will primarily consider their application. Research areas span a broad range of STEM disciplines, including biochemistry, biology, biophysics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron research, physics, and statistics.

Students work with a mentor on a designated research project, submit an abstract halfway through the program, create and present a poster during the final week, and attend a closing celebration on the last day. Participants are also strongly encouraged to attend a technical seminar series and take part in professional development and other group activities. All students must work in person at the Boulder campus for the entire appointment. The program is unpaid and confers no employment status or benefits; students must provide their own housing and transportation.

Requirements

• Have a strong interest in participating in scientific research.
• Be a high school junior or senior at the time of application and be enrolled at an accredited high school.
• Commit to seven consecutive full weeks of program dates.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship; a birth certificate or current passport is required, and a driver's license or state identification is not acceptable for this requirement.
• Have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Have a permanent residence within 50 miles of the host NIST campus.
• Be able to pass a background check.
• Submit all materials by the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• A high level of motivation and a positive, inquisitive workplace demeanor.
• Interest in conducting technical research in a federal laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.
• Ability to commit to eleven (7) continuous weeks, Monday through Friday, during the summer.

Responsibilities

• Work with a research mentor on a designated research project.
• Compose and submit an abstract halfway through the program summarizing the research project.
• Create and present a poster during the final week of the program.
• Attend a closing celebration on the last day of the program.
• Attend a technical seminar series (strongly encouraged).
• Participate in professional development and other group activities (strongly encouraged).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED