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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 links for details.
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Which Program is Right for You?
The Application Period for 2018 Internships will open January 2018. Summer 2017: |
SURE | USEIT | |
Citizenship Requirements | 1) U.S. citizen or 2) U.S. permanent resident |
1) U.S. citizen or 2) U.S. permanent resident |
Typical Class Standing | Undergraduate juniors and seniors | Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors |
Major | Typically Earth Sciences majors | All majors |
Research Domains | Geophysics, Earthquake geology, Seismology, Tectonics and Geodesy | Information Technology, Earth Sciences, Communications |
Team or Individual Research Projects? | Some small teams (2-3 interns); mostly individual | Team |
Suitable for thesis | Sometimes | Occasionally |
Location | various SCEC institutions | University of Southern California |
Research Duration | Summer: 8-10 weeks | Summer: 8 weeks |
Possible Products | Journal publication | Animated movies; computer games; interactive software |
C.V./Resume Benefit | 1) Graduate programs 2) Expertise for work in geo consulting and industry |
1) Graduate programs; 2) Experience in team collaboration and computer programming |