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AOCTOBER 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023

Understanding the College Application Process

Just when it seems like you’ve finally gotten the hang of high school, it’s time to think about college. The college application process may seem daunting, and with so many things to keep track of, like deadlines, essays, and financial aid, it may seem like you’ll never get through it. Don’t get overwhelmed. Instead, use the tips below to help understand and navigate the college application process.

 

Figure Out Who You Are and What You Want

Before you can begin applying, you must figure out which schools you want to apply to. The best approach is to apply to schools you really want to go to, as opposed to applying to as many schools as possible and seeing where you get in. Take the time to understand yourself, your needs, wants, and any career goals you may have at this point. Do you want to be in a city or a suburb? Do you prefer a larger or smaller school? Is there a particular major or career that you’re interested in, and if so, does the school have a program in that space? Considering these types of questions will help you determine what’s important to you, and what you may want out of your college career. Every school is different, so it’s important to understand what you need and want in a school. Remember that the well-researched information in the "Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students" in every Special College Issue of Winds of Change can be a big help in deciding where to apply. Once you identify the schools you want to apply to, you can focus on their specific application processes.

On Topic

Guess what. College admissions counselor are checking out your social media presence. That’s right, they’re reading your Tweets, checking out your Facebook and Instagram — photos and captions too — and even scrolling through those random profiles you haven’t used in years. They’re looking at all this because your social media accounts showcase your personality and interests. So be sure what’s out there is what colleges, coaches, and future employers want to see.

 

Sometimes we get caught up in the moment and post a controversial meme or leave a less than friendly comment on a news feed. But remember, the internet is a public space where nothing is truly private. Before posting anything, stop and consider what a stranger might infer about you after seeing it. Note: You can’t always detect a sarcastic or ironic tone through a post. While you might read this and think we’re being dramatic, we’re not. Students have been punished for offensive posts, and colleges have reversed admissions decisions based on social media. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to your social media presence.

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CAREER CORNER: EXPLORING STEM PROFESSIONS

To help you on your journey to determine a career pathway, each month we'll highlight one STEM profession and how you might use that career to support and build your tribal community after earning your degree. Many career paths are worth exploring — even those you've never heard about. Keep an open mind as you learn about various options within STEM, and discover your path to opportunity.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER

 

What they do:

Biomedical engineers apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

 

A person in this career:

  • Designs and develops medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
  • Conducts research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
  • Manages teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating and using budgets, and overseeing contract obligations and deadlines.
  • Adapts or designs computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
  • Evaluates the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
  • Teaches biomedical engineering or disseminates knowledge about the field through writing or consulting. Develops models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
  • Diagnoses and interprets bioelectric data using signal processing techniques.
  • Designs and delivers technology to assist people with disabilities.
  • Researches new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.

How can I use this type of career to help my community?

  • Provide design and support for equipment and tools that can help your community faced with diabetes and other health issues that affect Native Americans.
  • Conduct research on Native Americans in your communities, as these communities are often overlooked and ignored.
  • Design software for medical science uses that specifically affect Native Americans and their health issues.

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INTERNSHIPS

Our 10-week internship program offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and explore potential STEM careers while working with top-notch partner agencies. Immerse yourself in real-world projects during the summer of 2024. Applications for our Summer 2024 internships will open on Oct. 1 and close on Dec. 1, 2023.

 

Internship positions are available with BMM Testlabs. The internships will be located in Las Vegas, Nev.. The Intern will assist test engineers as part of a team responsible for assessing gaming technology integrity, accountability and functionality; performing statistical analysis of gaming device and game probabilities; reviewing gaming device and system source code; and assisting with the development of testing procedures. Application deadline is Dec. 1, 2023.

 

Multiple positions are available with USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), the national wood research laboratory within the U.S. Forest Service. The internships will be located in Madison, Wis. Apply by Dec. 1, 2023.

 

Multiple positions are available with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students studying agricultural and natural resources-related fields such as plant pathology, agronomy, range science, soil science, forestry, ecology, botany, biology, and civil and agricultural engineering. Applications due by Dec. 1, 2023.

PK–12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for participants for a short study that will help government technology and websites work better for all communities. Our research hopes to understand how to improve the way we verify people’s identities remotely. The study will test for bias in facial matching technology and other methods used to verify identity so that people can get access to services from their government.

 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the NASA team and develop cutting edge job skills. NASA is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in the Federal government. The NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor. Internships begin June 2024.

 

The National STEM Challenge from the U.S. Department of Education and EXPLR is now open for submissions for students in grades 6–12 in the U.S. and its territories. The challenge is an opportunity for students to embrace their inner scientist, engineer, tech enthusiast, or math whiz, and make a meaningful impact on our planet through the power of STEM. 200 National STEM Champions will have travel and accommodation expenses covered to attend the National STEM Festival April 12–13, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Casualty Actuarial Society – Los Angeles, Calif.

Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is offering a free in-person student program at this year’s Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, Calif. on Nov. 7. Attendees will learn about the actuarial career, the CAS, and property and casualty risk. They'll have opportunities to network and connect with practicing actuaries throughout the program.Registration will be open to all members of CAS Student Central. Students who are not yet members can sign up online for free.

 

AT&T – Dallas, Texas

Interns in our Global Supply Chain department gain insight and exposure to everything from contract management and logistics to data analytics and procurement. During this 10- to 12-week summer internship, they’ll utilize their knowledge to develop, analyze, and execute strategies that improve AT&T’s supply chain from end to end, while establishing the connections they need as they begin their careers. In this unique and multi-faceted internship cross-functional collaboration and teamwork will be essential to succeed.

 

AT&T – Dallas, Texas

Our Technology Development Program (TDP) Internship is focused on accelerating careers, transforming interns from students to highly skilled technology professionals. As members of TDP, interns will be immersed in our culture of impact, innovation, and collaboration as they work on high-value initiatives focused on providing one of the best overall wireless and 5G networks in America. They also gain membership into a network of mentors, supporters, and a group of highly motivated peers.

 

Booz Allen Hamilton – Virginia

The Summer Games is an innovative internship program that attracts some of the nation’s best and brightest students. The goal is to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for one of our client's most pressing, complex, and multidimensional problems while developing valuable consulting skills. 

 

Cisco Systems – Multiple locations

Project management has never been more integral to our organization. The intern will play an integral role in the business tying project outcomes to business goals, resulting in better market positioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and strive for business efficiency. The intern will be involved in the definition, planning, management, and deliverables of various projects.

 

Cisco Systems – Multiple locations

The Business Analyst Intern will develop creative solutions for real business challenges. They will collaborate on multi-functional projects to identify areas for improvement within Cisco. They also will analyze internal processes, data, and problems and identify benefits from enabling new capabilities.

 

Cisco – North Carolina

Cisco’s LIFT (Leaders in Finance & Technology) Program develops future finance leaders and CFOs. The 10-week summer internship brings interns all of the best experiences of our LIFT program. Interns are assigned an active finance role where they will be able to contribute to our finance teams. They also will collaborate with intern peers on a team challenge, which ends with a demonstration of their findings and recommendations back to a leadership panel.

 

Cisco – Multiple locations

Using a keen eye, interns develop software and tools in support of many of our high-impact technology platforms such as operating systems, networks, databases and more.

 

Cisco – Multiple locations

Interns play a crucial role in driving next-gen software innovations including cloud, mobile, desktop or security spaces. On any of these teams, they’ll get hands-on experience working with applications that make technology accessible no matter what device they’re on.

 

Kyndryl – Dallas, Texas

Interns will spend the summer working on challenging and high-visibility projects. The internship will be on-site and hybrid in our Texas location. Limited stipends for housing are available for interns that do not have a residence (home or school) within 50 miles from their assigned site location.

 

Kyndryl – Dallas, Texas

Interns will spend the summer working on challenging and high-visibility projects with our architect teams on-site at our Texas location. They’ll be exposed to strategic thinking, fast-paced, guided projects, industry experts and the ability to be proactive and really own their journey as a design intern.

 

Kyndryl – Dallas, Texas

Interns will have the ability to understand the scope of a technical solution and compare solutions. Specialists' ability to write secure code is an essential skill to protect applications and software from various threats. We are invested in providing valuable experience with talented individuals who are excited about technology, such as AWS administration, Azure administration, Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Technical Solution Management and Business Analytics.

 

Micron – Manassas, Va.

Engineering Interns in the Manufacturing Development Engineering group at Micron Technology will join our team in supporting our 300mm semiconductor processes and equipment used at a state-of-the-art fabrication facility. We will assign interns a project that is intended to last the duration of their three-month internship.

 

National Fuel Gas – Erie, Pa.

National Fuel is currently seeking an exceptional candidate with demonstrated leadership ability to participate in an exciting two-year rotational program through the Company’s primary Engineering operations in Buffalo, NY or Erie, PA (accepting applicants from both areas). The Engineering Leadership Development Program receives exclusive executive and human resources mentoring to assist in job related decisions throughout the program and is given input towards each of the four customized rotational assignments. 

 

U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management – Washington, D.C.

The MLEF Program is a 10-week summer research internship for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors. Participants will: complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters; receive mentorship from DOE scientists and engineers while completing your research; present their research findings at the MLEF Technical Forum; receive a weekly stipend, and may be eligible to receive travel and housing assistance; and onsite and remote opportunities available.

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

TenX Prize – Tempe, Ariz.

Ten Across invites the participation of teams of students and faculty from colleges and universities residing in states that the U.S. Interstate 10 transects, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.

 

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D. E. Shaw Research – New York, N.Y.

Seeking early-career scientists and engineers to join our New York–based team as summer interns. Roles are available for applicants of varied backgrounds and experience levels, from rising sophomores in college to graduate students. Successful candidates will have impressive records of academic achievement in computer science, applied math, and/or the natural sciences. Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++ is required. Interns spend 12–15 weeks working closely with members of our computer science, hardware, or chemistry and drug discovery teams on a substantial engineering or research project.

 

D.E. Shaw Research – New York, N.Y.

Seeking early-career scientists and engineers to join our New York–based team as summer interns. Roles are available for applicants of varied backgrounds and experience levels, from rising sophomores in college to graduate students. Successful candidates will have impressive records of academic achievement in the natural sciences, machine learning, and/or scientific software development. Some computational research experience and/or programming experience in Python or C/C++ is preferred. Interns spend 12–15 weeks working closely with members of our chemistry and drug discovery and/or computer science teams on a substantial research project.

 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration – Washington, D.C.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the NASA team and develop cutting edge job skills. Pathways Internship Employment Program (IEP) opportunities are open to current undergraduate and graduate students. The IEP is a flexible cooperative education experience that allows students to work as federal employees while attending school. 

 

Pinterest – Washington

A Machine Learning Intern within Pinterest Labs will work on tackling new challenges in machine learning and artificial intelligence. During the 12-week summer internship program, an intern will join our engineering teams as we maneuver through exponential growth and massive scale while building awesome products and features, creating visually rich experiences, spearheading the discovery problem, and pinpointing tomorrow’s engineering challenges.

 

Stantec – Tucson, Ariz.

Stantec’s Tucson, Ariz., office is seeking a student intern to join our multi-disciplinary team of integrated water resources professionals, each committed to delivering sound and strategic consulting services to a range of local, regional, state and federal clients.

 

Registration for the 62nd Midwinter Conference of Immunologists, which will take place Jan. 27–30, 2024, in Pacific Grove (Monterey), Calif., is open. New this year: MCI Trainee Travel Award, to support a diverse group of graduate student and postdoctoral meeting attendees. More details on how to apply can be found on our website. Up to four awardees will be selected based on scientific excellence of a submitted abstract and a brief application. Travel Award applications should be submitted prior to registering for the conference. Application deadline is October 25. Awardees will be notified by November 8.

Stay tuned for the next edition.

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