IAESTE USA Opportunities - Internships and Programs
About IAESTE
IAESTE United States has lots of exciting programs and activities
planned for the 2007-2008 academic year. If you are a science or engineering student and are interested in any of these opportunities, please click on any of the following titles to read more:
Membership:
IAESTE United States Memberships now available to students everywhere!
IAESTE United States Membership:
We are proud to welcome the arrival of a brand new membership year in
IAESTE United States! This year marks the first year we will offer a
second membership option: At-large Member. As an At-large member,
students who attend four year universities without Local Committee
representation will gain the same benefits as a Local Committee member,
such as:
- Access to IAESTE United States international programs
- Invitations to our global leadership conference and other events
- Networking opportunities
- Discounts on travel resources
Membership also gives students access to a network of technical students and professionals, paid internships abroad, and short term programs that help gain intensive international experiences in their chosen field of study. To become an IAESTE United States member, click here
Internship Program:
The IAESTE Internship Program places university students into paid
technical internships in approximately 40 of our 80+ member-country
network. Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors,
and graduate students pursuing a degree in science, engineering,
mathematics, architecture, computer science, or other technical fields.
Non-U.S. citizens studying at American universities are also encouraged
to apply. The majority of internships are 8 to 12 weeks during the
summer, but longer placements of up to one year may also be available.
Language skills are not required, but are preferred. Please refer all
students to apply online at www.iaesteunitedstates.org
Short-term Programs:
IAESTE United States is excited to announce that there are six
short-term, credit-bearing programs abroad that will be taking place
during the 2008 spring and summer terms:
- INNOVATE: Vietnam and Singapore (Spring 2008)
- Earthquake Engineering in Turkey (Spring 2008)
- East Meets West: Biotechnology and Public Policy in Hong Kong (Spring/Summer 2008)
- Kaizen in Japan: Women as Global Leaders (Spring/Summer 2008)
- EMPOWER: Engineering for a Sustainable Future (Brazil / Summer 2008)
- IMPACT: Advancing Women in Engineering (Summer 2008)
Students must be members of IAESTE United States in order to apply. Program eligibility, fees and application deadlines vary and are available at www.iaesteunitedstates.org.
IAESTE United States National Conference:
The IAESTE United States National Conference (February 7-10, 2008)
brings together students from the country's top science and engineering
universities, as well as professional members from many technical
disciplines. The 10th annual IAESTE United States National Conference's
theme, /The I Factor: Make It Work for You, focuses on the many
qualities, experiences, and skills necessary for a successful global
technical professional; many happen to be 'i' words, such as:
international, ingenuity, interdependence, intelligence, ideas,
innovation, and, of course, IAESTE. Attendees take part in educational
sessions and workshops designed to promote leadership, cross cultural
understanding and technical career development. Topics for workshops
include leadership in a global context, international opportunities for
students and professionals, volunteerism, and much more. Register today
at www.iaestenatlconf.org