[bioundgrd] Fwd: paid summer internships at Systems Planning & Analysis

[Janice Chang]

>Please forward resumes to Tobie Weiner at iguanatw at mit.edu if you 
>are interested.
>
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>Systems Planning and Analysis, (SPA)is looking for a summer intern 
>(paid).  SPA is an organization that provides top-level decision 
>makers with objective assessments in the area of national security 
>issues.  They're located in Alexandria, VA.  If any of the following 
>topics looks interesting to you, please send me a resume asap. 
>(iguanatw at mit.edu)
>
>http://www.spa.com/
>
>They're looking for a junior or senior majoring in 
>science/engineering/math and with interests in policy.
>
>
>- Developing and executing an analytical process for assessing the 
>best way to deliver therapeutic medical care in the field in the 
>event of the release or natural occurrence of a virulent pathogen. 
>The analysis will be looking at the system of delivery from 
>warehouse to person in the field, rather than the specific bio 
>performance once delivered.
>
>- Continuing the studies worked on last year to understand how to 
>best deploy the elements of what is termed Global Strike in the 
>submarine force. Very broad ranging study potentially ranging from 
>the conceptual to flight mechanics
>
>- Analysis of Alternatives for Joint Expeditionary Collective 
>Protection. This will be a systems analysis looking at options for 
>systems which can provide a protected environment during field 
>operations for such functions as medical, command and control, and 
>rest and relaxation.
>
>Requirements of intern:
>Rising junior or senior for BS or BA degree
>Scientific/Engineering/mathematics major preferred with minor or 
>active participation in policy oriented activity
>For 2006 scientific focus on biological engineering is a particular need
>Skilled in use of standard Microsoft products
>Able to obtain a security clearance; apply on acceptance of offer
>
>Participate in team activities to support analytical endeavors
>- Conduct research to develop information supporting relevant analyses
>- Synthesize gathered information and develop logical conclusions 
>regarding analytical questions posed
>- Support development of computer based simulations of specified 
>defense system activities to support analytical efforts   - Prepare 
>cogent reports of analysis conducted
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tobie Weiner
>Course 17