Student Employment Opportunities in Applied and Computational MathematicsA variety of internship positions are available within the Applied and Computational Mathematics Division (ACMD) of the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO. The number of positions varies each year based on programmatic and budget constraints.
Summer High School Internship Program NIST has a program for volunteer high school interns called the Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP). It provides opportunities for high school students interested in scientific research. SHIP is aimed at students who will have finished their junior or senior year of high school by the start of the program. SHIP students are unpaid volunteers and must be U.S. citizens. The ITL SHIP program has the following requirements beyond the general NIST requirements:
For further information on the SHIP program, including how to apply, see the SHIP home page. Dr. Ronald Boisvert Applied and Computational Sciences Division National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8910 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8910 e-mail: boisvert@nist.gov
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) The Applied and Computational Mathematics Division (ACMD) in the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at NIST selects students for the SURF program in cooperation with the National Sciences Foundation. This program allows students to spend 10 to 12 weeks at NIST, working directly with ACMD staff members, to participate in research related to mathematical modeling, visualization, algorithms, and high performance computing. This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. It also provides a stipend. The application consists of two parts. The student's university must submit a grant proposal that provides details about its academic program and nominating one (or more students). The students themselves must provide a copy of their transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of intent or personal statement. For the significant dates for submission of these and related documents see the NIST SURF website. This web site provides all of the necessary information required for application. The main contact person in ACMD is Dr. Isabel Beichl Applied and Computational Mathematics Division National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8910 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8910 e-mail: isabel.beichl@nist.gov
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) NIST employs students in a variety of temporary positions in the excepted service. This program is available for both undergraduate and graduate students. The students in this program typically work full-time schedules during the summer and other school vacation periods. In some cases, students attending local colleges and universities may have the opportunity to work part-time while attending school. The duties of the position are related to the student's academic or career goals. There are no conversion privileges under this program. Availability of positions varies from year-to-year depending upon programmatic needs and budget constraints. Students should submit a resume directly to the summer intern coordinator of the Applied and Computational Mathematics Division at NIST. The contact is Dr. Ronald Boisvert Applied and Computational Mathematics Division National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8910 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8910 email: boisvert@nist.govResumes may be submitted by e-mail, but all resumes must be received no later than March 1 of the year in which the student is applying. Notice of acceptance will be given around April 1. The number of students accepted, however, depends strongly on the availability of funds and the needs of ongoing technical projects. |
