ATLAS Intern, John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD
Posted November 4, 2019
If you’re a full-time college student majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field and would like to strengthen your preparation for a technical career, the APL Technology Leadership Scholars (ATLAS) Program is designed for you. This highly competitive 12-week program focuses on technology leadership development.
The ATLAS Summer Intern Program is offered to well-qualified, highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in applied scientific research and are attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Research in Your Field:
Once at APL, ATLAS interns are paired with a staff scientist or engineer who is conducting research or a program evaluation in a field of study consistent with the intern’s academic major. Interns will have the opportunity to demonstrate their academic abilities and hone their problem-solving skills and techniques while helping to solve to critical problems affecting our nation.
Professional Growth:
ATLAS summer interns attend professional development seminars that teach them how to operate effectively in professional and business environments. Interpersonal skill development, interviewing skills, and résumé preparation are addressed. Interns also get the chance to practice communication skills like technical writing and public speaking. Our goal is to help students understand and appreciate their own aptitude, grow personally and professionally, and envision their future careers.
Compensation:
ATLAS scholars receive full-time summer intern salaries, including standard holidays. Round-trip travel expenses to APL are provided. Students are responsible for obtaining housing and arranging for transportation to and from APL.
Who Should Apply?:
Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply if they are at least a rising sophomore or graduate student and meet the following requirements:
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Are majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field
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Are interested in applied scientific research
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Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
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Have U.S. citizenship
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Have completed their freshman year
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted before March 31, along with the following:
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Résumé or statement from the applicant describing his or her interests or capabilities
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Unofficial transcript indicating a minimum 3.0 GPA–on a 4.0 scale–in STEM fields
To apply, please visit this link.