Dear Student,
Below are recent internship opportunities in HASS 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
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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.
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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
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Americans for the Arts seeks summer interns in Washington, DC and New York, NY
http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/about_us/internships.asp
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for
advancing the arts in America, is currently seeking summer interns. With a
45-year record of service, it is dedicated to representing and serving local
communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and
appreciate all forms of the arts.
The Americans for the Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate students,
graduate students, and recent college graduates the opportunity to investigate
and participate in the operations of the nations leading nonprofit for
advancing the arts in America. Through a combination of learning experiences,
work projects, and group collaborations, interns become integral members of our
team. Program benefits may include career support, member services, and a series
of leadership discussions with Americans for the Arts staff. Interns are
expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and
produce excellent work, all the while preparing to become the next generation
of arts, nonprofit, and cultural leaders.
Qualifications:
¨ Undergraduate student, graduate student, or college graduate
¨Experience and interest in nonprofit administration and/or cultural policy
¨ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
¨Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as
in a team environment
¨ Ability to establish priorities and juggle numerous assignments at one time
¨ Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
Summer 2007 Intern Positions
* Washington, DC
o Arts Action Fund
o Executive Office
o Field Services
o Government and Public Affairs
o Leadership Alliances and Development
o Marketing and Communications
o Research
o Web and Technology
* New York, NY
o Private-Sector Affairs
To apply, please visit our website
(http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/about_us/internships.asp) for full
descriptions of each internship and additional details about our program. If
any of our internships seem like the right fit for you, please complete all
required application materials and email them to resume at artsusa.org with
?InternSummer? in the subject line.
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