Students have participated in research at The Energy Institute through class projects in the College of EMS and the College of Engineering. Students have also participated in research projects as part of outreach projects such as Upward Bound, Nittany Science Camp for Girls and Girls Utilizing Technology. The Office of Student Development is in the process of working with industry to facilitate student internship programs in the energy field. Look for internship opportunities in the near future.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)

SCEP is a formally structured "work-study" program that provides work experience directly related to the student's educational program and career goals. Work must relate to the student's academic program or major, and participation in the program requires an agreement by both NETL and the student's school on the nature of the work assignment, the work schedule, and the evaluation methods.

Student positions can range from GS-4 (undergraduate) through GS-11 (graduate level) in primarily engineering, scientific, and technical occupations/disciplines. Occasionally, we fill positions in other occupations/disciplines. Students are hired at the GS level commensurate with their experience and education and are eligible for promotion, leave, and benefits. No financial need requirements exist. For more information, contact SCEP Coordinator Donna Isaac at (412) 386-5822. or check out http://humancapital.doe.gov/pers/SPEM/Stuindex.htm

Minority Mentoring and Internship Program (MMIP)

The MMIP was established in 2001 to offer women and minority students intern employment opportunities, meeting the needs of NETL and providing work that is directly related to the students' educational programs and career goals. These internships provide hands-on research opportunities at a state-of-the-art national laboratory, depending on the students' interests and experience. The program primarily focuses on students majoring in chemistry, engineering, geology, materials science and mathematics. NETL offers opportunities for student interns to work under the guidance of an NETL technical expert as government employees in positions that can range from GS-4 (undergraduate) through GS-11 (graduate level) in primarily engineering, scientific, and technical occupations/disciplines. Occasionally, we fill positions in other occupations/disciplines. NETL makes appointments at any time of the year, and there is no limit on the number of hours a student can work.

Interns may work full-time or part-time throughout the year as their educational commitment allows. With their advisor's approval, students can use their research at NETL as the basis for their thesis work.

Students who have completed their education and worked at least 640 hours at NETL are eligible for non-competitive placement as permanent full-time employees, if such positions are available.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Alternative work schedules
• Life and health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (equivalent to a 401K)
• Family friendly work programs

E-mail questions about MMIP to MMIT@netl.doe.gov.

For more information on these two programs check out the website at http://www.netl.doe.gov/careers/StudentPrograms.html#scep

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities.

The summer programs at the various laboratories will run from late May to mid-August, fall programs run from August through December and spring programs from January through May. The exact start date will depend on the laboratory and will be given to participants who have been accepted at that specific laboratory. Students are required to participate for the full term of the program.

What is Expected of Each Participant

• Every participant is required to:
• Complete the full ten or sixteen week program
• Complete entrance and exit surveys on the EDULINK web-site
• Behave in a responsible and professional manner
• Submit a complete copy of a Research Paper or Power Point presentation (depending on the individual laboratory's policy)
• Submit an abstract of their research in the required format
• Attend all scheduled events including lectures, tours and group activities.

Participants should expect to spend more than 40 hours per week and more than 8 hours per day in activities and/or research related to their internships.

Length of Appointment

An appointment is for 10 weeks during the Summer Term (May through August) or for 16 weeks during the Fall Term (August through December) and Spring Term (January through May). For more information check out the website at http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html