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SUMMER JOB VERSUS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
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Many college students face a dilemma each summer: Am I better off making money or earning experience related to my field of interest? Money typically comes in the form of a summer job, while experience typically comes in the form of an (often unpaid) internship. Both options have their pros and cons, and it can be difficult to decide which will be most beneficial in the long term. Here are a few ways to put the case for both into perspective and make the best decision for you.
The most important thing you can do before pursuing a job or unpaid internship is to take a look at your finances. You may be responsible for paying for part — or even all — of your college tuition or other expenses. Ask yourself if you can really afford to work with little or no pay for three months. If the answer is no, then avoid unpaid internships during the summer. Perhaps you can instead do one during the school year and also earn academic credit. READ MORE
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Connect with Physician Mentors in Ophthalmology
The Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program helps students learn about medical and surgical eye care and become competitive ophthalmology residency applicants. This innovative program provides underrepresented minorities in medicine with valuable guidance in career planning and access to
a variety of educational resources. Visit aao.org/minoritymentoring to learn more.
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ON TOPIC
Sydney Schad, University of South Dakota
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Sydney Schad, Mnicoujou Lakota, was raised in Eagle Butte, S.D., in the heart of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. She’s a senior at the University of South Dakota, where she is the AISES Chapter co-president and AISES Region 5 Representative. Schad will soon graduate with a bachelor of science degree in health sciences, with minors in public health and health services administration. This fall, she will be a master of public health candidate at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in New York, where she will study population and family health and work to earn a certificate in health and human rights. Here, Schad shares her own experience with summer internships and describes how they affected her academic and career choices.
What is your experience with summer jobs or summer internships?
Last summer I applied and earned my spot in the Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) through Columbia University. SPHSP is designed for undergraduate students, and its goal is to increase interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical science careers. SPHSP is a partnership of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, and Mailman School of Public Health. This rigorous program includes public health coursework at Columbia University; hands-on field experience with immersion in a diverse, economically disadvantaged urban environment; seminars and lectures with public health leaders; and mentoring by faculty members.
My internship placement was at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the Office of the Commissioner, Mary T. Bassett, and Center for Health Equity. I developed and presented a case study titled “The Effects of Structural Racism on Mental Health in Native American Populations.” I chose to look at incarceration rates and how they correlate with suicide rates, posing the question “Are prisons a significant treatment option for Native Americans with severe mental illness?” I discussed the historical context of incarceration, various mechanisms of social controls, and the reservation-to-prison pipeline. This experience allowed me to develop personal and professional skills and friendships for a lifetime. These experiences ultimately prepared me to pursue a career in healthcare. READ MORE
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PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
Exploring a Career in the Paleontology Field
The Geological Society of America (GSA), American Geosciences Institute (AGI), American Geophysical Union (AGU), GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division, and Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) will be hosting a webinar entitled “Exploring a Career in the Paleontology Field.” The webinar will be on Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m. MDT. It will feature two presenters representing mitigation and federal paleontology careers. Speakers will provide information on typical daily activities, how to prepare for a career in this field (including curriculum, resume, and interview tips), common career trajectories of the profession, and where to find these career opportunities.
Paid Internships with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world. Students 18 years old and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply.
2019 Curtis Scholarship
Deadline: April 21
The 2019 Curtis Scholarship is an annual leadership development program to support youth ages 16–20 from underserved communities in the U.S. who embody the values of global citizenship. Curtis Scholars will be invited to join a 10-day learning trip to South Africa, and one advocacy trip to attend Global Citizen Week events in NYC.
Genes in Space
Deadline: April 19
Genes in Space is a science contest that challenges students to design original DNA experiments that address real-life challenges and opportunities of space exploration. The winning experiment is conducted by astronauts on the International Space Station! The contest is free, and does not require equipment. Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit.
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UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
Tribal Summer Internship Opportunity with DISH Wireless: Deploying IoT at Tribal Colleges and Universities
As part of the connected Tribal Outreach initiatives, a unique program is being developed to pilot solutions with students who have a passion and demonstrated commitment to tribal nations and Native communities. Interns are being sought for full-time summer internship employment to help plan device deployment and testing within tribal lands and Native communities nationwide. The DISH IoT Ambassadors – Tribal Outreach initiative is designed to enable students to gain experience in the telecommunications industry through hands-on field experience and real project assignments that drive business initiatives. We consider interns a long-term investment. Those who display DISH’s core attributes of curiosity, pride, adventure, and winning will be considered for full-time employment following the internship.
WholeTale: National Science Foundation–Funded Internships
WholeTale: Merging Science and Cyberinfrastructure Pathways is an NSF-funded collaboration led by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of Notre Dame. We are pleased to announce the availability of summer research internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent postgraduates. The WholeTale project aims to connect computational, data-intensive research efforts with the larger research process, transforming the knowledge discovery and dissemination process into one where data products are united with research articles to create “living publications” or tales.
American Indian and Alaska Native Criminal Justice Conference Travel Scholarships
Deadline: May 17
To enhance diversity in the field of criminal justice, NIJ will support up to 15 American Indian and Alaska Native students to attend a criminal justice–related conference to explore the role of science in solving complex problems to increase public safety. Attendance at these conferences will allow students to explore the ways their interest in science applies to crime and justice, and to meet researchers and practitioners currently engaged in similar work.
2019 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp
Deadline: May 15
The Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp is a remarkable opportunity to work with students, professionals, and experts from within and outside the nuclear industry who are excited to make nuclear energy the clean energy of our future. For two weeks, participants hear from experts in the industry and from throughout Europe. They ask the hard questions and work to design a company and product that will transform our future.
2019 Future Faculty Career Exploration Program
Deadline: May 15
RIT’s Future Faculty Career Exploration Program is an innovative career development program designed to fuel the future pipeline of faculty at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
Scholarship applications for fall 2019–spring 2020 will be accepted starting May 31. The deadline for applications is July 1. Late applications or those that do not contain all required information will not be considered.
AISES-CRPC Scholarship
AISES-CRPC is offering a pair of $2,500 scholarships for Native undergrad/grad students who are pursuing a degree in engineering or sciences at a university in Idaho, Oregon, or Washington.
Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands — CU Denver
The goal of the ESIL certificate is to provide students with the training and experience needed to qualify for employment as liaisons between tribal and non-tribal environmental agencies to address the care and representation of Indigenous lands. Scholarships are available (up to $10,000 per year for up to four years) for undergraduate students attending CU Denver to complete their biology, civil engineering, or environmental science degree concurrent with their completion of the ESIL certificate.
Summer Internship at the College Board National Office in New York
The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for four summer interns to work in one of the selected departments: Communications, Learning Lab, Springboard, or Membership. The internship program presents a unique opportunity to highly talented students who wish to develop strengths in core skills and obtain real-world work experience.
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NEWS FROM AISES
AISES Membership Drive
Take advantage of membership drive rates to sign up or renew as an AISES member. Pre-college students: free; college students: $5; professionals: $25; retirees: $15.
Apply by May 1 to Be an AISES Region 5 Student Representative
Regional representatives serve as liaisons between AISES and the national and regional student bodies.
VGT, an Aristocrat Company, Internship: Deadline Extended to April 30
Qualified candidates can expect to gain insight into debugging and maintaining an existing code base and will assist with design and coding tasks. This internship will focus on C# and/or C++, but other languages are also used. The internship will take place in Franklin, Tenn. Interns will receive round-trip airfare up to $500 and a weekly stipend of $500. Lodging will be provided, along with a weekly local transportation allowance.
Canadian Junior National Student Representative: Applications Due May 1
The junior representative (one-year term) will move up to the senior representative position for the second term (an additional year-long term). The current senior representative will serve as a mentor to the junior representative.
2019 AISES Professional Awards
The AISES Professional Awards were established to provide recognition for outstanding American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nations, and other Indigenous people of North America in STEM-related disciplines while assisting with the advancement of professionals, role models, and future leaders from these groups.
2019 AISES National Conference: Oct. 10–12, Milwaukee
The annual AISES National Conference is a one-of-kind event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development. Attendees include American Indian high school and college students, educators, and professionals, as well as representatives from tribal nations, tribal enterprises, universities, corporations, and government agencies.
Winds of Change Spring Edition Now Available
Find out which organizations made our annual list of Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals, and much more.
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RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS
In addition to the monthly Paths to Opportunities
newsletter, check the AISES website and
AISES Career Hub for current internship opportunities and employment listings, as well as job hunting resources. Winds of Change also includes a compilation of enriching career development options in each issue.
The College and Career Fair at the AISES National Conference is a great place to get information on internships as well as summer jobs and full-time career positions.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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