College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Summer 2012 

Are you a NAU Native American college student majoring in science, technology, engineering or math and looking for an internship for summer 2012? 

Then this internship at a Department of Energy national laboratory might be for you.   

"Integrating Two Worlds: A Successful Pathway for Native American Students from High School to College to National Nuclear Security Agency Careers" 

Deadline: December 16, 2011 

Eligibility:  

• Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math major
• Native American (Tribal membership verification)
• US Citizen

Criteria: 

• A completed MEP internship application
• A completed Department of Energy (DOE) application
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2

Selection of individuals with lower grade point averages (of at least 2.75 cumulative GPA) may be possible if

• The overall application is strong
• The individual has successfully completed (a grade of C or better) their required entry-level math (e.g. Calculus I for engineering and math majors) or science (e.g. CHM 151, PHY 161, BIO 181), depending on major
• Two to three favorable letters of reference/recommendation
• Successful appearance before an interview panel
• Minimum sophomore standing

Benefits:

The 10-week internship award covers undergraduate ($6,507)/graduate ($7,808) wages, housing and board ($3,162), travel to/from the site ($1,000), and miscellaneous expenses ($235).

How to Apply: 

You must complete BOTH the DOE and MEP applications.

Complete a DOE online application at https://candidates.llnl.gov/applicants/appform.lasso?program=STEM  

Complete an MEP online application here.

In advance of submitting your application, you can have these responses and documents prepared:

1. Why are you applying for a DOE/national laboratory internship?
2. How will this internship help with your goals?
3. What experience do you have with STEM projects or work?
4. Please write an essay (up to 1,000 words) weaving together your personal, academic, and professional interests/goals.
5. Attach a current resume to the MEP online application.
6. Have two letters of recommendation sent via email to Alexis.Baca-Spry@nau.edu by Dec. 16, 2011

All application materials must be submitted electronically.

Become a member to ensure the successful completion of your engineering or construction management degree. 

To become a member, fill out the online application.

Active member services include: 

• personalized referrals for scholarships, internships, and career opportunities
• networking with professionals, including career fair shadowing
• grade monitoring
• personalized one-on-one monthly advising sessions
• incentive rewards, i.e., printing and copying services, event prizes, recognition of active participation, awards banquet
• one-on-one scholarship assistance, i.e., search, application, recommendation letters
• career development services

Non-member services include: 

• personal tutoring
• general advising
• MEP Lounge
• invitation to all MEP events
• access to scholarship and resource information

The following are resource alternatives or the services the MEP is able to provide at this time.

Student Learning Centers (SLC):

We highly recommend students utilize the Student Learning Centers on North and South campus for their tutoring needs. Due to financial constraints the MEP will not fund individual peer tutoring.

Career and professional advisement:

We work closely with the college's scholarship and internship office and have several resource materials available to you including:

•  resume writing guides
•  cover letter writing guides
•  scholarship books and materials

The MEP also hosts the NACME Scholarship, a renewing scholarship for eligible students.

MEP student lounge:

The MEP student lounge is a large room located in the Engineering Building, room 122P and is open for student use during normal business hours. The following equipment can be found in the lounge for student use:

• computers
• long conference table
• whiteboard
• laser printer (MEP membership required)
• microwave
• small refrigerator
• coffee maker
• telephone for local calls only
• staplers
• hole punchers
• plastic utensils
• scrap paper

Engineering building, #69, Room 122L, 122M, or 122P

This program pairs freshman and sophomores with upperclassmen tutors and mentors. Both the participating mentors and underclassmen (mentees) will be offered a $200.00 stipend after successful completion of the program requirements.

The benefits of participating are:

• mentees have a one-on-one relationship with a role model and peer advisor
• mentees develop increased confidence in their classes and in interactions with faculty
• mentors develop valuable skill to include on their resumes
• mentors affirm their self-confidence and sense of accomplishment
• all participants receive a $200.00 bookstore stipend at the end of each semester upon fulfilling requirements

Requirements:

You must: 

• attend the MAPP Orientation meeting
• complete a mentor/mentee agreement outlining a contact/meeting plan
• stay in contact with your mentor/mentee over the course of the semester
• attend MAPP group events (i.e., BBQ, study sessions, movie night, etc.)
• submit reflective writings—brief remarks on your meetings with your mentor/mentee—over the course of the semester

How do I apply?

You must: 

• download and complete an application and submit it to the MEP, located in the Engineering building, bldg 69, Room 122L, 122M, or 122P
• MENTEE Application 
• MENTOR Application 
• upon selection, we will notify you and help you get in contact with your mentor/mentee