From rstood at MIT.EDU Fri Mar 9 11:19:51 2007 From: rstood at MIT.EDU (Rebecca Stoodley) Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:19:51 -0500 Subject: [Engintern] Internship Opportunities Message-ID: <20070309111951.igm8l222dnso80ow@webmail.mit.edu> Dear Student, Below are recent internship opportunities in engineering or related fields. Please refer to the individual summaries for information regarding positions and deadlines. Good luck with your search! For additional tips on finding internships, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internships.html Sincerely, The MIT Careers Office ********************************************************************************** Summer 2007 Internship Opportunities Over wonder what it was like to be in an independent development studio? Wonder if you can annoy your parents by saying that if and when you grow up, you want to make video games? Wonder who the souls are that created and brought to life a Ratchet, a Clank, a Hale, and a Chimera? Well ? this is your chance to step inside the curved hallways of Insomniac and check it out! We are looking for eager and energetic college students who want to know what it is like to work in a development studio. We want motivated interns who are interested in working in the fast paced environment of our Animation Department, Art Department, and Programming Group. Animation Internship: Animation Interns will be: assisting the production team with all aspects of both in-game and cut-scene animation tasks, such as cleanup, finalizing, adding movement to secondary appendages, as well as animating simple objects and scenes. The animation intern will also assist in the testing and evaluation of new character rigs and department-specific plugins. Drawing skills and previous experience with Maya is preferred but not required. Ideal interns will be working towards a BFA in Computer, Traditional, or Experimental Animation. We will also consider Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design majors with animation experience. Master?s candidates may apply for this internship. In order to qualify, you must possess a minimum of 3.5 GPA documented by unofficial transcripts. Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 50 hours a week. Duration of internship is flexible. Art Internship: The Art interns will be working on prop creation, collision polish, nav mesh creation, material flagging for sound and effects, texture optimization, game object placement, batch processing, and asset wrangling. Ideal interns will be working towards a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, or Product Design. In order to qualify, you must possess a minimum of 3.5 GPA documented by unofficial transcripts. Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 40 hours a week. Duration of internship is flexible. Programming Internship: We have openings within each of our Gameplay programming departments: Gameplay Systems, Gameplay Multiplayer, and Gameplay AI/Levels. Gameplay Systems Interns will be involved in the creation of articulated physics objects, optimization of game levels both in terms of CPU usage and memory, and GUI scripting using an embedded language. Gameplay Multiplayer Interns will be working on improving our lobby, calculating ranks, creation of a web stats data pipeline and interface, helping with the design of custom HUD and effects, building a system for automating testing, implementing special-case refinements for various synchronization scenarios, and extending game rule-sets to allow for a greater variety of options within our multiplayer game modes. Gameplay AI/Levels Intern will be included in game play polish, creating non-player objects and AI, improving visual effects including explosions, weapon effects, fire, smoke, and weather. Ideal interns will be working towards a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. We will also consider Physics or Math majors with computer programming experience. Master?s or PhD candidates may also apply for this internship. In order to qualify, you must possess a minimum of 3.5 GPA documented by unofficial transcripts. Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 50 hours a week. Duration of internship is flexible. All internships: Candidates must be full-time students enrolled at a college or university, preferably at either the Junior or Senior status, and be receiving school credit for these internships. These are also paid internship at $15/hour. Relocation reimbursements or housing stipends are not available for these positions, and internships are based at our headquarters in Burbank California. How to apply: Mail your application package containing your resume, a letter of interest explaining why you would be an asset to the team, a demo reel in VHS or DVD format or a link to an online demo reel/portfolio (for art and animation only), and your unofficial transcript(s) to: Insomniac Games 2255 N. Ontario St. Ste # 550 Burbank, CA 91504 Attn: Summer 2007 Internship (Art, Animation or Programming ? please specify) The deadline for us to receive your application package is March 16, 2007. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot confirm receipt of each applicant?s application package, nor can we return reels. If you wish to have a confirmation, please utilize a delivery confirmation service with your desired shipping method. ******************************************************************************** Massachusetts Highway Department PAID INTERNSHIP/CO-OP PROGRAM OVERVIEW Application Requirements Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management majors who have completed their sophomore year and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above are eligible to apply. To be considered, applicants must submit the following: 1) a completed employment application; 2) a completed internship survey form; 3) two copies of a resume and cover letter; and 4) two copies of the applicant's transcripts for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts will be accepted). The application materials listed above should be submitted to: MassHighway Human Resources 10 Park Plaza, Room 5450 Boston, MA 02116 Attention: Kimberly Deeney The majority of available internships are full-time summer positions. Applications for the summer program must be received no later than March 15th. Any applications received after the deadline will be held on a wait list. Fall and spring semester internships may be considered on an as-needed basis. It is recommended that students apply several months prior to their intended start date. Salary Range Internship/Co-op positions with MassHighway are non-benefit, contract positions. The salary range is $10.00 - $13.00 per hour. Office Locations Each applicant will be asked to specify which MassHighway district office(s) they are able to work in. There is no guarantee that the requested location(s) will have job opportunities available. * Headquarters - 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 * District 1 - 270 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240 * District 2 - 811 North King Street, Northampton, MA 01060 * District 3 - 403 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01604 * District 4 - 519 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476 * District 5 - 1000 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780 Areas of Interest Each applicant will be asked to indicate, in order of preference, up to three engineering areas of interest. MassHighway will match the applicant's office location preference first. Then, as available, every effort will be made to match the applicant with an internship in one of their areas of interest. Work Schedule Students must commit to either a full-time or part-time schedule for a period of at least 10 weeks. In full-time positions, students will work either 37.5 or 40 hours per week, depending upon the job assignment. Part-time students must work a regular weekly schedule of at least 12 hours per week in shifts of at least 4 hours each. The standard work week is Monday through Friday and start times will vary depending upon placement. Overtime is not available. Description of Duties Depending upon job placement, engineering interns may be assisting MassHighway Civil Engineers in any the following areas: * Preparing plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for highway and bridge construction or maintenance projects; * Providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies; * Performing calculations such as those related to survey, traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow and quantity of materials; * Analyzing changes in scope of work during design and/or construction of projects; * Conducting field investigations in order to gather information needed to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental or traffic problems; * Reviewing applications for licenses or permits for the transportation of materials and for the construction of projects; * Approving construction and service contract payment estimates and/or invoices for materials, equipment and supplies; * Inspecting construction operations, such as drainage, steel placement, paving or concrete to ensure work is being performed according to specifications; * Inspecting maintenance work, such as highway landscaping, repaving operations and snow and ice removal; * Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; and operating technical equipment. Upon Hire Prior to beginning work, students that receive and accept an internship offer with MassHighway will be required to: 1) sign an employment contract; 2) provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; and 3) provide proof of current health insurance coverage. Benefits Participants of the internship/co-op program are not eligible for any employee benefits (e.g. health insurance, holidays, paid leave). Co-Op/Internship Credit MassHighway will work with students in completing the forms necessary for them to obtain school credit for their internship/co-op. The student should be responsible for providing MassHighway with the appropriate paperwork as required. ******************************************************************************** CLEVELAND INDIANS JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Intern, Baseball Analytics SUPERVISOR: Director, Baseball Operations / Assistant General Manager DEPARTMENT: Baseball PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assist the Baseball Department with data compilation and analysis projects relating to the development of various statistical and financial models and to perform other baseball-related research projects. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Baseball Department Responsibilities: ? Assist in the development of advanced techniques to more effectively evaluate and predict offensive, pitching, and defensive performance, using both historic scouting and performance databases. ? Expand upon current statistical adjustment models using advanced mathematical concepts, regression techniques, and other statistical tools. ? Build valuation models to isolate and measure the impact of different game states and individual plays. ? Work with the Baseball Department on various financial studies, including examining different types of amateur and professional player markets and/or specific contracts. ? Develop risk-assessment models as they pertain to personnel and contract decisions. ? Perform other studies and projects as assigned by members of the department. Information Systems Department Responsibilities: ? Assist the IS Department in extracting information from large databases for various data requests from both the Baseball and Business Departments. Business Department Responsibilities: ? Perform analytical studies that assist in developing models for optimizing business-related decisions. Other Responsibilities ? Complete other various duties as assigned, including but not limited to minor league game-charting, filing, copying, and preparing daily press clippings. ? Support entire baseball department. ESSENTIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE: ? Educational background (undergraduate or graduate) in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics, Economics, and Finance is preferred. ? Computer programming experience preferred. ? Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or other database software packages; Microsoft Excel; and STATA, SAS, SPSS, or other statistical analysis software packages. ? Strong background in regression analysis. ? Competency to work with and effectively analyze large databases. ? Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including members of the front office, scouts, and field staff. JOB REQUIREMENTS: ? Minimum education College graduate ? Ability to walk and / or stand for entire shift. ? Ability to work extensive hours, evenings, and weekends required ? Effective communication with both co-workers and guests. ? Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and lifting. ? Ability to lift and transport items up to 55 lbs. ? Reads, speaks and comprehends English effectively. ? Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls and cuts. LAST UPDATE: 03/09/07 ******************************************************************************* From rstood at MIT.EDU Tue Mar 20 11:06:54 2007 From: rstood at MIT.EDU (Rebecca Stoodley) Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:06:54 -0400 Subject: [Engintern] Internship Opportunities Message-ID: <20070320110654.r38x3vovmav4so4c@webmail.mit.edu> Dear Student, Below are recent internship opportunities in engineering or related fields. Please refer to the individual summaries for information regarding positions and deadlines. Good luck with your search! For additional tips on finding internships, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internships.html Sincerely, The MIT Careers Office ********************************************************************************** The Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC, http://www.ebcne.org/) is organizing the EBC Second Annual Environmental Career Fair to provide environmental and energy companies, businesses, government agencies and non-profits with the opportunity to highlight job and internship openings to qualified candidates from colleges and universities throughout the region. Date: Friday, April 13, 2007 Setup: 10:00 a.m. Career Fair: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Lenox Hotel 710 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116 Directions ******************************************************************************* The Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee (NSYCC) cordially invites you to: The Northeast Student Chemistry Career Fair Thursday, April 19th, 2007- 3pm-7pm Brookline Holiday Inn, 1200 Beacon St, Brookline, MA Resume writing and interviewing workshops by ACS Career Services Have your resume reviewed!! Job Fair-Meet with representatives from participants companies and discuss employment Registration is Free Deadline, Monday April 16th Pre-registration is required in order to attend this event To pre-register, please visit www.nsycc.org A returnable deposit ($10) is required, for more details please visit our website: www.nsycc.org ******************************************************************************** From rstood at MIT.EDU Fri Mar 30 10:53:45 2007 From: rstood at MIT.EDU (Rebecca Stoodley) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:53:45 -0400 Subject: [Engintern] Internship Opportunities Message-ID: <20070330105345.hvirzz7siqq04goo@webmail.mit.edu> Dear Student, Below are recent internship opportunities in engineering or related fields. Please refer to the individual summaries for information regarding positions and deadlines. Good luck with your search! For additional tips on finding internships, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internships.html Sincerely, The MIT Careers Office ********************************************************************************** You are cordially invited to attend Goldman, Sachs & Co. "Why Work on Wall Street" or "Internship 101" www.gs.com/careers Sometimes the greatest opportunities are right in front of you. Please join us and learn how to prepare for your future job search in the financial services industry: Why Work on Wall Street?: An Event for Freshman Interested in Exploring Investment Banking Opportunities Wednesday, April 4th 12:30pm-1:30pm MIT Faculty Club 50 Memorial Drive Lunch will be Served Casual or Business Casual Attire Internship 101: An Event for Sophomores and Juniors with Investment Banking Internships Wednesday, April 4th 5:00pm-6:30pm Building 4, Room 145 Casual or Business Casual Attire Kind RSVP to Janet.Raiffa at gs.com by Tuesday, April 3rd Please indicate which event you prefer to attend in your email. Goldman, Sachs & Co. 2006. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer. ******************************************************************************** Hey Everyone! Still looking for an internship this summer? Here's an awesome opportunity--the* MIT Program on Human Rights and Justice* is offering full funding (up to $5000) for students working with organizations directly or broadly concerned with human rights, justice, or sustainable development this summer. You can scope out your own opportunities, or you can go into the PHRJ office (9-426) and they can help you identify projects that suit your interests. The deadline to apply is currently March 31st, but that will probably be extended for a week or so to give people time to get their applications together. You can find more information at http://mit.edu/phrj/internships.html. This is seriously an awesome opportunity to make a direct impact in communities within your own area of interest, travel, and gain a new perspective on human rights issues firsthand (we're all here because we want to save the world, right? yeah! Again: http://mit.edu/phrj/internships.html ******************************************************************************** The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) is looking for diverse college students and other young leaders from across the country to apply for our 2007 New Leaders Program. CPL?s New Leaders Program works to change the face of tomorrow?s political leadership by connecting young people of color and women to paid internship opportunities with progressive organizations in Washington, DC. Center for Progressive Leadership 1133 19th Street NW, 9th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 736 ? 5707 www.progressleaders.org/newleadersprogram newleaders at progressleaders.org PASSIONATE ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUALITY? WANT TO SPEND THIS SUMMER IN DC GETTING PAID TO WORK ON ISSUES YOU CARE ABOUT? ********************************************************************************