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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.

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
THE ARNOLD AND MABEL BECKMAN FOUNDATION
THE 2026 BECKMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM – OPEN CALL

2026 Beckman Scholars Program application is opening February 14, 2025 and is an open call for any eligible University/College.
Please see our website for full updates on the Beckman Scholars Program and Application at:
https://www.beckman-foundation.org/programs/beckman-scholars/

2026 BSP Application Webinar
Approximate 1-hour webinar where the Foundation will discuss the program changes, show the application, and answer questions.
February 20 at 9:00am pacific time. Please click here (or email bsp@beckman-foundtion.org) to register for the session. A link will be sent after the registration is reviewed.

Thank you,

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Team

The SFSU Science, Technology and Society (STS) Hub is pleased to announce the 2024 – 2025 STS Faculty Fellows Program. The program offers SFSU faculty who are working at the intersection of science and social justice the opportunity to join a community of engaged scholars for the academic year. 

STS Hub fellows will develop and share scholarship, collaborate on potential research projects, mentor advanced graduate students and participate in shaping the future of the STS Hub. This year’s theme is “The Politics of Automation, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence.”  

Applications are welcomes from across the SFSU colleges from interdisciplinary faculty (tenure-track and lecturers) with active research projects that engage with this theme. Applications are also welcome from faculty working critically with data technologies to advance social justice goals. 

Faculty with teaching or professional development interests related to the theme will be considered, as well as faculty working on other research topics and past STS Hub fellows. Priority will be given to applicants at the ranks of lecturer and assistant professor, but all are welcome to apply. 

Fellows will receive a stipend of $1,000 to participate in the STS Hub. Hub members attend monthly sessions to discuss topics in STS and their fellowship projects. 

Applications are due Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:59 p.m. 

For questions, please email co-directors Martha Lincoln at mlincoln@sfsu.edu and Martha Kenney at mkenney@sfsu.edu.  

The STS Faculty Fellows Program is funded by the National Science Foundation. 

An exciting fellowship opportunity that will support 200 master’s students at $25,000, 180 undergraduate students at $11,000, and 41 community college transfer students at $7,500 Please share this email with anyone that you think would be of interest.

ARI was awarded a five-year, $9.5 million NIFA NEXTGEN grant, with 89% of the grant used to directly support students to engage in research and professional projects and professional development workshops.  

All students will work on a research or professional project, attend professional development workshops, and have the opportunity to receive travel support to attend a professional meeting.

Now recruiting for the Summer and Fall 2024 cohort (see flyer below).

To qualify:

• The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
• Must plan to pursue a food, agriculture, natural resource, or human science (FANH) career, or plan to attend graduate school in a FANH-related discipline.
• Must have a faculty mentor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

In addition, as part of the ARI-NextGen program, we are recruiting four students for internships with the Environmental Defense Fund and the city of Los Angeles to work on climate resilient water systems program (EDF) and whole-city RO water reclamation (city of LA).   Students working with EDF or LA City will receive the ARI-NextGen Fellowship and support for travel, room and board if needed.   

To learn more about the ARI-NextGen opportunities, we are hosting a series of informational webinars via Zoom to inform students of the available opportunities for ARI-NEXTGEN student fellowships and professional fellowships working with the Environmental Defense Fund, and LA City. Our next informational webinar is this Thursday, 28 March 2024 from 12:00-1:00 PM. Registration is required.

This annual event features a variety of exciting student projects, highlighting our faculty's commitment to providing SF State students with hands-on experience in the discovery of new knowledge. Join us to see an array of projects in Astronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geosciences, Geography, Environmental Studies, Math, Physics, and Psychology.

If you would like more information about our Showcase, please reach out to Associate Dean Ron Marzke at marzke@sfsu.edu.

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