About the Program
The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program seeks students pursuing degrees in a variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:
Engineering — Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum.
Sciences — Biological, Computer, Information Technology, Geology, Math, Microbiology, and Physics.
Social Sciences — Economics, Organizational Psychology, Political Science, Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, National Security and Sociology.
Business — Accounting, Finance, Management, and Business Administration.
Program Objectives
- Building Technical Experience
- Improving Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
- Exploring Career Opportunities
Technical Experience
Interns gain 10 weeks of substantive professional and technical career experience while working side-by-side with an assigned mentor who is a subject matter expert in the U.S. Department of Energy. Mentors will help students tailor their practical work experience to the larger context of their professional interests.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Interns participate in workshops that are designed to develop well-rounded leaders. Workshops may address topics such as time management, development of a professional identity, or effective communication skills.
Career Opportunities
Students have an opportunity to network with experts throughout the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories. By attending business meetings, scheduled field trips and planned activities, students have a chance to explore career opportunities on a daily basis.
Eligibility requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have earned at least 24 semester hours (39 quarter credit hours)
- MUST BE ENROLLED (and provide proof of enrollment) as a full time undergraduate or graduate/professional student in an accredited institution of higher education in the fall 2010
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.8 (minimum) or above on a 4.0 scale
Applicants must also demonstrate the following:
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to public service
- Interest in energy-related issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Application
To apply for the 2009 MEISPP internship the following documents must be recieved by March 31, 2010:
- Application (apply online)
- Official Transcript(s)
- Two letters of Recommendation
Please mail application materials to:
Paula Earle
MEISPP Program Coordinator
Proxtronics, Inc.
6225 Brandon Avenue
Suite 360
Springfield, VA 22150
Applications will not be considered unless all required documents have been received by the deadline.
For additional information, please email the MEISPP team at .
Important Dates: | |
March 31, 2010 | Deadline for application submission to include ALL supporting documents |
April - End of May, 2010 | All applicants will be notified of their status (selected or rejected) and those selected will receive official offer letter, HR documents and welcome package |
May 27 - May 30, 2010 | Interns arrive at assigned location |
May 28, 2010 | Orientation for Washington, DC interns |
May 31, 2010 | First day of internship |
August 6, 2010 | Last day of internship |
How Will I Know if I am Selected?
Applicants selected to participate in the 2008 Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program will be notified within 45 days from the submission deadline (March 31, 2010). Selected applicants will receive an official offer letter within 10 business days of being notified.
Applicants who are not selected to participate in MEISPP will be notified as soon as possible after the selection committee has made their decision.