Internships
Summer Research Internship Opportunities for MCCCD Science Students
Students planning to major in any field of science are strongly encouraged to obtain hands-on research experience. In addition to fulfilling coursework, many institutions require research experience. Research programs exist in physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, nanotechnology, computer science, energy technologies, engineering, medical science, environmental science, and more.
These programs provide excellent research opportunities, and they occur at world-renowned national laboratories and universities all across the country. Students who are accepted into these programs will gain valuable experience that will help them in their chosen science career.
The benefits of a summer research internship include making contacts with professionals in your field, applying what you learned in the classroom to real life, contributing to the field, learning new methodologies, working with like-minded students from all over the world, enhancing your résumé, increasing your marketability to future employers, experiencing personal and professional growth, and so much more!
The following is a list of different summer internship programs:
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Internship and Fellowship Opportunities in Science |
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Community College Institute (CCI) |
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Internships for Physics Majors (IPM) |
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Science and Technology Centers Summer Internships (STC) |
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Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) |
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Summer Internships in Science and Technology (SIST) |
For more specific information regarding these programs, contact Dr. Casey Durandet via e-mail or phone @ 602-787-6651.




