Employment, Internships and Other Career Opportunities

The Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the University of Pittsburgh is offering a 10-week summer research internship for students with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

The goal of the program is to increase the number of individuals with SCI who pursue STEM-related degrees and careers by providing them the opportunity to engage in active research with peers who themselves have SCI. A maximum of six (6) students will be accepted in the initial cohort.
 
The program provides a stipend, free housing, a travel allowance, and funds to assist with nurse/attendant care.  The following link provides additional program details, along with instructions on how to apply:
 

• http://vrfpittsburgh.org/herl-chnf-summer-internship-program/

 
The program runs May 18th – July 23rd at our lab in the Bakery Square section of Pittsburgh.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call or write:
 
Randy Williams
University of Pittsburgh
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412.822.3708
www.herl.pitt.edu

US Department of Energy:
Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on reaching and supporting individuals from under-served communities and underrepresented groups, including underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, first generation college students, and students from under-served communities. The Institute for Broadening Participation is a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #20-1891162. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 
Paid Summer Research Programs!Most programs offer both a stipend and housing and travel support. Programs range across all STEM disciplines and all areas of the country! Click on the links below to search the databases of internships and training programs:

• 570+ programs for undergraduates 
• 60+ programs for graduate students
• Use the Dept of Energy advanced search page to filter programs by multiple criteria

Contact Dept of Energy with your level of study and disciplinary interests for help finding a program:   ldetrick@ibparticipation.org

​. Disability:IN, an organization with 185 leading companies across the country dedicated to increased inclusion for individuals with disabilities, is accepting applications for it's NextGen Initiative mentoring program. Apply at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020NextGenApp

Students and recent grads are paired with mentors from one the companies linked above in a professional area most closely matching their own professional interest. The mentoring experience begins in February  and continues until the end of July.  Most mentoring will take place remotely, but sometimes students are invited to corporate headquarters (expenses paid) to have a face to face meeting. There's only room for 200 students nationally so please Apply Soon!

(Thank you to Thomas Lynch of North Hennepin Community College)