[Hassintern] MIT Careers Office HASS Intern List serve 3/28/08

[Alyssa S Milot]

Dear Student,

You are currently registered in the Hassintern and/or Allintern listservs. Below
are recent internship opportunities in HASS or related fields which you may be
interested in exploring. We have included a summary list at the top of this
e-mail. If you could like to be taken off the listserv, please go to: 
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internshiplistservs.html Good luck with your
search!

Sincerely,
The MIT Careers Office
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Summary of Internship Listings:
?	The District of Columbia Public Schools, Office of the Chancellor, Urban
Education Leaders Internship Program
?	BUMP/Urban Mechanics Program
?	East Somerville Main Streets, Economic Development / Local Economy
Internship
?	The New York Botanical Garden, Everett Public Service Internship
?	The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, various positions
?	The Department of Energy, various internships

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The District of Columbia Public Schools
Office of the Chancellor, Urban Education Leaders Internship Program
Summer Associate
Washington, DC

The Chancellor?s Urban Education Leaders Internship Program (UELIP) ? Summer
Associates Program is an intensive, 11-week academic internship program that
runs from June 9 through August 22. It is for leaders that are in the process
of completing their undergraduate and graduate/professional degrees by the
start of the program. Associates conduct research and work on education policy
projects with the direction of manager and director on the Chancellor?s team.
Ultimately the goal of the program is to expose Associates to key educational
reform issues of today, introduce them to exciting issues around managing an
urban school system, and provide networking opportunities with education
leaders and agency heads in local government.

Background: Transformation of the District of Columbia Public Schools
On June 12, 2007, Mayor Fenty assumed control over the District of Columbia
Public Schools. As the Washington Post?s Editorial Board said ?There is a
can-do quality in him that suggests the government can be reformed, that
schools can be rebuilt and that institutions in this city can come together to
improve people?s lives. He offers a vision of the City that challenges the
best in people.? As his first official act in his role as governing authority
over the public school system, he appointed Michelle Rhee as Chancellor.
Chancellor Rhee brings more than a decade of innovative education experience,
dedicating her career to improving public education in urban communities. Most
recently, she served as chief executive officer and president of The New
Teacher Project. Chancellor Rhee inherits one of the largest and most
challenged public school systems in the nation, which serves over 55,000
students. ?There is a unique opportunity to effect significant systemic
change in the District of Columbia to ensure that all children in this city get
an excellent education,? said Chancellor Rhee at a press conference. ?I
believe this city and the school district have tremendous potential.?

Training
Leadership development is a critical component of the program. Each summer,
UELIP
Associates:
? Participate in leadership and presentation skills workshops
? Attend power lunches with education leaders and agency directors
? Conduct site visits to public schools, local agencies and educational
nonprofits in
Washington, DC.

Summer Projects
Summer Associates receive substantive and rich projects for the 11 weeks that
they are here. Associates will be assigned to work on one of the following
project areas during the summer:
(1) Communications and Community Relations
? Develop a systems-operations workflow for the Chancellor?s office
? Create a stakeholder database for DC-area partners that includes parents,
teachers, principals, and public-private sponsors
? Perform a literature review of the Chancellor?s press events and create
media log
? Revamp the DCPS website and portal to engage more community residents
? Coordinate school visit and teacher focus group strategy for year 1 ?
includes preparing materials and finding participants.
(2) Data Accountability and Assessment
? Collect and synthesize best practices of data use currently being
implemented by DCPS schools
? Parent and student surveys administration, collection and analysis
? Collect and synthesizing best practices nationally of No Child Left Behind
high stakes testing administration by districts across the nation
(3) Critical Response Coordination
? Assist critical response team in addressing constituent issues around
facilities, special education, school security, parent-teacher-principal
relations
? Read and draft correspondence on behalf of Chancellor
? Monitor, track, analyze, and report on major trends in stakeholder concerns
(4) Human Capital Development
? Research best practices across nation in recruitment and retention of
talented teachers, principals, and central office staff
? Conduct survey work and collect data
? Analyze compensation and rewards systems for employees
? Assist with central office reform legislation and roll-out.
? Assist the Deputy Chancellor
? Research in labor management negotiations and labor union contracts
(5) Private-Public Partnerships
? Organize and coordinate external partnership relations
? Event coordination and planning
? Work with DCPS central and school staff to collect data on program offerings
and partnerships in DCPS schools
? Create a map (or matrix) of existing programs and partnerships;
? Analyze opportunities for leveraging programs and partnerships across
multiple schools and DCPS as a whole to drive student success.
(6) Office of Global Initiatives
? Assist the Director in identifying and documenting global education
programs, opportunities, and resources available to DCPS students, teachers,
and administrators
? Assist in disseminating this information to schools and school communities.
? Increase participation of DCPS students and educators, in K-12 schools
across the city, in high quality, global education activities.
? Work with Embassies in DC to bolster international partnerships with DCPS.
(7) Teaching and Learning
? Restructure the Office of Bilingual Education
? Coordination of Summer School
? Coordination of Saturday School
? High School Cabinet
? Special Projects (Geoplunge, Hispanic Forum, etc)
(8) Schools Transformation and Operations
? Assist with Transformation Office Strategy
? Assist with overseeing textbook delivery, school openings, etc.
? Work with principals, teachers on school reform teams

Compensation
All summer associates are unpaid, however we are awarding scholarships and
economic hardship stipends of up to $2500 for the summer. Please see attached
scholarship form. We provide a transportation stipend and professional
development stipend during the summer. Academic credit is also supported.
Students are responsible for finding their own housing. We encourage students
to secure funding through their schools if possible. Program Dates run from
June 9 through August 22. Please plan accordingly.

Application Deadline: April 18th
Approximately 10 Summer Associates from across the country will be selected to
work in the Office of the Chancellor this Summer. All applications are due by
Friday, April 18. No late applications will be accepted. To apply, please
submit:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) 1 page writing sample (can be from a school term paper)
4) Answer the following 2 essay questions: A) Why do you want to be a Summer
Associate? B) In your opinion, what is Chancellor Rhee?s greatest challenge
this year and what advice do you have for her to resolve it?
EMAIL materials to Susan Cheng at susan.cheng at dc.gov by April 18. Finalists will
be contacted for interviews by the end of April.
Questions?
Please contact: Susan Cheng, Program Manager, Human Capital, District of
Columbia Public Schools Office of the Chancellor. Tel: 202-442-5010 Email:
susan.cheng at dc.gov

DCPS Economic Hardship Stipend Form
On a limited basis, the DCPS Office of the Chancellor is awarding economic
hardship stipends for students interested in interning with our office, but are
prevented from doing so because of financial limitations. Although our
internships are all unpaid, we award these stipends on a case by case basis.
DCPS can award up to $2500 per student.
Application Requirements
To apply, students should submit:
? A completed application (this form)
? Official University transcript
? Letter of recommendation
? An essay (Question 3)
Please Email susan.cheng at dc.gov or mail to Susan Cheng North Capitol Street, NE
9th Floor Washington DC 20002 by the deadline: Friday, April 18th.
1. Please provide written justification as to why you believe you need this
scholarship.
2. What other scholarship avenues have you already (or are currently) exploring?
3. Essay Question: How will doing this internship allow you to advance your
career goals?

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BUMP/Urban Mechanics Program
Boston Internships

Interns with the Boston Urban Mechanics Program will have the chance to be
"urban mechanics" and learn first-hand the challenges and rewards of public
service in one of the nation's most innovative city governments, led by Boston
Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
Boston Urban Mechanics interns will have the opportunity to not only gain
valuable professional experience in municipal government but to provide useful
contributions that will help the City to deliver a high level of service to
neighborhoods and residents.
Opportunities exist to take on projects related to policy and legislation, the
environment, budgeting, and much more. Depending on department need the City of
Boston will have internship opportunities available during the summer, spring
and fall semesters.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, interns will participate in an
orientation at the beginning of their time at City Hall. During the course of
the internship, students will have opportunities to participate in seminars,
social events and networking sessions, not only with other interns but with
city officials and civic leaders in Boston.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in getting involved
in a challenging and rewarding work experience than please apply today.
To apply: Go to http://www.cityofboston.gov/internships/BUMP.asp
Application Deadline: April 4, 2008

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East Somerville Main Streets
Economic Development / Local Economy Internship
Somerville, MA

Internship Area: Economic and Community Development, Urban Planning, Design,
Place-Making, Event Planning, Database Development

Internship Type / Length: Part Time to Full Time
Location: 114 Broadway, Office 112, Somerville, MA (very close to Interstate 93,
5 minute T ride from downtown Boston, Sullivan Square Stop on the Orange Line).

Want to help revitalize a small-scale local economy? Make a walkable community
where neighbors can come together? Develop a campaign to promote a unique
tri-lingual neighborhood? East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS) is seeking a
summer intern.

Organization: East Somerville Main Streets is part of a nationwide movement of
nearly 1400 Main Street Organizations working to build thriving local economies
and centers of community. These districts develop local pride and identity,
often at a contrast with an increasingly homogenous national landscape. The
Main Street Approach advocates a return to community self-reliance, local
empowerment, and the rebuilding of traditional commercial districts based on
their unique assets: distinctive architecture, a pedestrian-friendly
environment, personal service, local ownership, and a sense of community (for
more info. see www.mainstreet.org).

East Somerville is Somerville?s most diverse neighborhood, with a 30+%
immigrant population, and nearly 60% of the establishments in the commercial
district, immigrant-owned. Immigrant residents and store owners are
predominantly from El Salvador and Brazil. The neighborhood is also the
City?s most economically repressed and in need of resources to develop and
maintain its unique characteristic.

Intern Responsibilities: As ESMS is a growing organization, interns will have
the opportunity to take on a wide variety of projects and responsibilities, and
to participate in many levels of the organization (board meetings, committee
meetings, etc). Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
website content development, writing press releases, community project research
and planning, development of multi-lingual outreach resources, database
development, and event planning.

An intern will also play a key role in implementing the project, ?Arts Go
East: Mirroring East Somerville's Cultural Strengths in Community and Economic
Vibrancy.? The project will be a community planning process examining how
East Somerville can potentially use its unique arts and culture to fuel
economic growth. Arts Go East will include the planning, promotion, and
facilitation of various community meetings, coordination of a customer
intercept survey, and planning investigative trips to other communities.

Intern Characteristics: As Main Streets programs run on a small staff, a
high-attention to detail, self-motivation, and a true interest in
economic/community development are essential. Strong writing skills are also
important.

Fluency or background in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred, but not required.

Last day to apply: May 4, 2008
Paid or unpaid: Paid
Application instructions:
Please send a resume, cover letter and any questions to Carrie Dancy, ESMS
Executive Director, at carrie at eastsomervillemainstreets.org with subject line
?ESMS Internship.?
Or mail to ESMS Internship, East Somerville Main Streets, 114 Broadway,
Somerville, MA 02145.


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The New York Botanical Garden
Everett Public Service Internship
Bronx, NY

Our 250-acre Garden, a horticultural delight, is preeminent in botanical
research. The Garden?s mission is to improve public understanding of the
natural world, horticulture and the relationship between plants and people.
Interns will have the unique opportunity to assist and gain practical
experience in our educational, botanical science and community outreach
programs.

The Everett Public Service Internship at New York Botanical Garden is 10 week
summer program open to college undergraduate or graduate students. Interns will
receive a weekly stipend of $280.00.

Bronx Green-Up Everett Intern ~~ Assist in all aspects of the Bronx Green-Up
program, the community garden outreach program and compost education program of
the NYBG. Intern responsibilities include: preparing, documenting and assisting
with educational and horticultural projects in community gardens as well as
preparing and updating materials in the office.

ECAG Everett Intern~~ Assist with the development and implementation of a
training series for adolescent volunteers. Supervise the volunteers as they
facilitate camp and family programs.

Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden Everett Intern~~ Lead Gardening Workshops for
visiting school groups; teach in the Children?s Gardening Program; facilitate
Family Garden Adventures gardening activities with drop-in family visitors;
assist with the horticultural maintenance of the site.

DNA Bar Coding Everett Intern ~~ Play an integral role in expanding the use of
the bar coding technique by bar coding species of the green-algal family
Characeae. The Characeae are freshwater macrophytes that are found throughout
the world in lakes, ponds, and slowly moving streams and they hold a key
phylogenetic position as the closest relatives of all land plants.

Plant Anatomy Everett Intern~~ Assist on a project that will focus on structural
characterization of the flowers of Symplocos (Symplocaceae). Interns working on
this project will work in the herbarium, will perform dissections to gain
familiarity with the study species, then will apply histological techniques for
morphological and anatomical characterization of the flowers.

Ethnobotany Everett Intern~~ Participate in an urban ethnobotany project funded
by the National Institutes of Health/National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (NIH/NCCAM). The project?s main goal is to study the
knowledge and use of medicinal plants by the immigrant community from the
Dominican Republic living in New York City.

Application Instructions:
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or be a recent
graduate.

Please submit a resume and cover letter expressing your reasons for applying to
The New York Botanical Garden and field of interest. Note you are applying for
an Everett Public Service Internship position in your letter, writing samples
from a course you have taken this academic year, and three recommendations from
past employers, academic advisors or faculty. Please submit application
materials by Friday, April 11, 2008.

Send application materials and direct inquiries to:
Raquel Nazario
Human Resources Coordinator
The New York Botanical Garden
200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10458
rnazario at nybg.org
www.nybg.org

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The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
Various positions
Baltimore, MD


For over 25 years, The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth has
been offering intensive course work for academically talented pre-collegiate
students. Students who attend are between 8 and 16 years old, and take rigorous
courses in mathematics, science, computer science, humanities, and writing.

CTY offers valuable professional opportunities to undergraduate and graduate
students.

For graduate students who already have some experience teaching, our programs
offer the opportunity to expand and hone their teaching strategies in a
professional community that focuses on pedagogy and encourages academic
creativity and rigor.

For undergraduates and graduates without previous teaching experience, many of
our positions offer the opportunity to gain job skills in a closely supervised
and supportive setting.  Positions include office manager, teaching assistant,
resident assistant, health assistant, program assistant, general assistant, and
residential program assistant.  Working with potential mentors and highly
motivated students, an employee will observe and practice effective teaching,
residential, and supervisory skills and strategies, and take on an appropriate
level of responsibility for his or her experience level.

Department faculty, staff, and students are welcome to contact us at
ctysummer at jhu.edu or 410-735-6185 for more information.

Applications for employment as well as detailed information about our program
may be found at ( http://www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment.html).

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The Department of Energy
The Department of Energy are recruiting interns for the summer.  Interested
students can view information by logging on to their Monstertrak account at:
www.college.monstertrak.com  Click on "MIT InterviewTRAK",  Search by company
name "U.S. Department of Energy" or job id#: 2230721.
MIT Visit Information:
Steve Isakowitz,  CFO of Department of Energy will be visiting on April 11th and
will be meeting with students via information session scheduled for April 10th
from 5:30 to 6:30pm in 4-145.  Additionally he will be interviewing for
positions in his department (and perhaps other departments).


Basic Job Information
Majors: Students in the School of Engineering, School of Science, and Sloan
would be the best fit for DOE, however we would not want to exclude other
schools/majors.  Outside of these three schools we also see majors in
Economics, Political Science, and STP being a good fit for DOE.

Programs within the Department of Energy:
National Nuclear Security Administration
-         Defense / Nuclear security
-         Non-proliferation
-         Naval reactors
-         Counter-terrorism
-         Nuclear infrastructure and environment
Energy:
-         Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
-         Environmental Management
-         Fossil Energy
-         Nuclear Energy
-         Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
-         Radioactive Waste Management (Yucca Mountain) Office of Science:
-         Advanced computing research
-         Basic
-         Biological and Environmental
-         Fusion
-         High energy physics
-         Nuclear physics
Other offices which may be of interest:
-         Policy and International Affairs
-         Chief Financial Officer
-         Economic Impact and Diversity
-         Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
-         Public Affairs
-         Energy Information Administration


Other requirements/information:
Students must be US citizens.
Housing Assistance Provided