Internships

Students Will Conduct Research and Technical Projects at National Laboratories

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. The application deadline is May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. 

Through SULI and CCI, undergraduate students and recent graduates discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain new knowledge, skills, and experience to further their educational and career goals. Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists, engineers, and technical professionals, assisting them on research or technical projects that support the DOE mission. SULI is open to full-time students attending either 2-or 4-year colleges and universities or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s degree or associate degree, while CCI is exclusively for community college students. Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in fall, spring, and summer terms. 

Two workshops are planned to introduce each program and share the application process and strategies for submitting a compliant application.  

• April 1, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT for CCI - Register here  

• April 3, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT for SULI - Register here   

In addition to the workshops, the program office invites applicants and letter of recommendation writers to attend SULI and CCI Office Hours to answer administrative questions such as those pertaining to uploading transcripts, submitting letters of recommendation, and general inquiries.  Office hours are scheduled on April 30, May 7, and May 14 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. Registration (register here) is required for attendance.

SULI and CCI programs are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.

As part of a Department of Energy RENEW grant, we have internship opportunities at Sandia National Laboratories exploring quantum information science and technology. Example internship projects include Characterizing a Broadband Electro-Optical Modulator for Trapped Ion Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence for Brain-Computer-Interfaces using Atomic Magnetic Sensors, Exploring Topological Material-Based Device Physics, Designing and Building an Optical Switchboard for Trapped Ion Atomic Clocks, and Creating Accessible Materials to Introduce Quantum in Underserved Communities. The internships are in-person and are only open to CSU students. Participants must be an enrolled undergraduate student at any CSU campus, able to relocate to Livermore CA, or Albuquerque NM depending on project ($1500 relocation assistance available), and be able to work 40 hours a week for 10-12 weeks between May and September 2025. Interns will be compensated $30/hour. More information is in the attached flyer.
 

Application webpage: https://www.csusm.edu/physics/quantum/internships.html
Application deadline: January 10, 2025

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dr. Megan Ivory (mkivory@sandia.gov) or Dr. Justin Perron (jperron@csusm.edu)

This is a great opportunity for SF State students to meet with employers during this major recruiting event to learn about internship/co-op programs, and full-time employment opportunities.

This event is open only to currently enrolled SF State students, SF State alumni, and currently enrolled students of other CSU campuses. All guests must bring SF State student ID, or transcript and photo ID to show present or past student status.

Go to the career event profile to view a list of registered employers. Students and alumni should bring their resumes and professional or business casual attire is recommended.

CLD welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please call at (415) 338-1764 or email recruit@sfsu.edu as soon as possible so arrangements can be made. 

• 86 employers: see attached file Employer List (sort Employers by Industry or Alphabetical list)
• All Majors, Current Student & Alumni
• Professional Attire & Resumes are recommended

Career & Leadership Development (CLD)

URL: https://career.sfsu.edu