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Which Program is Right for You? A Summary Comparison of SCEC Internship Programs

The table below summarizes important characteristics of each internship program. Click on individual program tabs (above) for details.


ACCESS SURE USEIT
Citizenship Requirements None 1) U.S. citizen or
2) U.S. permanent resident
1) U.S. citizen or
2) U.S. permanent resident
Class Standing Undergraduate juniors and seniors; Graduate students Undergraduate juniors and seniors Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Major Computer Science, Information Technology, Geosciences, Mathematics, Multi-media Technology, or Engineering Earth Sciences or related field All majors
Research Domains Computer Science and Earthquake System Science Geophysics, Earthquake geology, Seismology, Tectonics and Geodesy Information Technology
Team or Individual Research Projects? Individual Some small team (2-3 interns); mostly individual Team
Suitable for thesis Yes: required Sometimes Occasionally
Location various SCEC institutions various SCEC institutions University of Southern California
Research Duration Undergrads: summer research, thesis during school year;
Grads: Year-round
Summer: 8-10 weeks; occasional repeats Summer: 8 weeks; occasional repeats
Possible Products Thesis; journal publication Journal publication Animated movies; computer games; interactive software
C.V./Resume Benefit 1) Prestigious experience in upcoming technologies
2) PhD programs
1) Graduate programs
2) Expertise for work in geo consulting and industry
1) Foundation for ACCESS internship;
2) Graduate programs;
3) Experience in team collaboration


For more information contact
Robert de Groot
SCEC Education Programs Manager
degroot@usc.edu

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