IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
UCASE 2012 Summer Science Internship
The UCASE Internship Program is funded by the Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (UCASE). It aims to engage STEM students in educationally purposeful activities that allow them the opportunity to examine their interest in and disposition for teaching science in middle or high schools. Science Interns receive $3,600 stipends for working full-time in eight-week summer internship positions hosted by non-profit organizations in Indianapolis and local communities. There will be 8 interns selected for summer 2012.
Duration: 8 weeks between May 7 and August 3, 2012
Application Deadline: March 12, 2012
Applicant's Eligibility: Completing freshman or sophomore level of science major required courses in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, Technology or Engineering. Students who have some interest in teaching with less than 60 credits and a minimum GPA of 2.50 are encouraged to apply.
Internship Stipend: $3,600 for 8 weeks of working full-time (35-40 hours per week)
Sponsoring Organizations: Click on the links below for job descriptions
- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Biotechnology Learning Center, Science Programs, SciencePort
- The Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana: DYF Summer Science Camp
- Marian University: Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
- STEM Club: Indy Learning Centers Summer Program
- Purdue School of Engineering and Technology: POWER Summer Camp
- Sankoré Vanguard Summer Camp Counselor description pending
To apply for UCASE Summer Internship:
- Submit 2012 Internship Application Form to UCASE Office at ES 1115
- Attach a current college transcript and a 300-word-essay about your interest in the Summer Science Internship Program
- Submit a signed letter of recommendation from a person of reference, science educator preferred, use the Recommendation Form. The completed form and a recommendation letter can be emailed directly to knguyen@iupui.edu .
Additional Information: Contact Dr. Kim Nguyen knguyen@iupui.edu or call 317-274-1126.
