Thursday, December 12, 2024
Dear SCEC Community,

The Statewide California Earthquake Center (SCEC) is excited to announce that the Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internships application is now available! These immersive opportunities provide students with hands-on research experience, skill-building workshops, and one-on-one mentorship with leading earthquake science experts from over 90 institutions. To learn more, visit our new SCEC Internships webpage. Discover program details, meet current interns and mentors, and explore exciting opportunities to deepen your knowledge in earthquake science.

Undergraduate students interested in earthquake science have the opportunity to apply for two internship programs:

The SURE program pairs students one-on-one with scientists, to participate in specialized research at the scientist’s institution or field site.

The SOURCES program is a remote, mentored research experience accessible nationwide that allows participants the opportunity to gain experience regardless of geographic location or availability of local researchers.

Program Highlights:
  • Engage in cutting-edge research advancing earthquake science.
  • Build professional skills through career talks and weekly workshops.
  • Present your findings at a scientific conference.
  • Earn a $700 weekly stipend, with potential to extend into the academic year.
Applications are open to undergraduate students nationwide, across all grade levels and STEM disciplines, with priority given to submissions received by February 16, 2025.

Visit www.scec.org/internships to learn more and apply!

Have questions? Email us at scec-internships@usc.edu.

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