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