Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP) (Volunteer)

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Job Summary

Students selected for this competitive volunteer program will participate in cutting-edge research at NIST, and will work closely with NIST scientists and engineers on a specific research problem. Applications are accepted between December 1 and February 1. The program requires a commitment for a contiguous 8-week period (nominal hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM).If you have any additional questions, please write to ship@nist.gov(Gaithersburg, MD) OR shipB@nist.gov(Boulder, CO).

Major Duties

Interested students must want to participate in scientific research. Students selected for this competitive volunteer program will participate in cutting-edge research at NIST, and will work closely with NIST scientists and engineers on a specific research problem.

NIST research is focused on promoting U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. Descriptions of the types of research going on at NIST, including previous SHIP projects, can be found at www.nist.gov/careers/summer-high-school-intern-program-research.

Qualifications

A minimum UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.0 is required for consideration into this program.

Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

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End Date: 

Saturday, February 1, 2020