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  • Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC, Apply by Sun. 2/28

    The UIC Honors College, in partnership with the UIC Department of Surgery and the Department of Bioengineering, is happy to announce a new Summer Research Program. The Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC is a ten-week summer internship for undergraduates with a focus on diabetes research.  Sponosored by the NIH NIDDK R25 training program, this program will pair students with researchers in diabetes-related projects, such as islet transplantation, islet physiology, tissue engineering, beta-cell proliferation, microfluidic and nanotechnology technology, biological imaging, microencapsulation, and many other topics.  Students will also attend seminar-based lectures, conduct individual research, and experience a clinical component.

    Students will be compensated with a $3,000 stipend over the course of the ten-week program. 

    The application is now available at http://www.honors.uic.edu/SDR/.  The deadline for submission is February 28th.  The application includes essays, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript.

    Please contact Dean Williams at smccloud@uic.edu with any questions.

     

  • Research Assistant Volunteers Needed in Neuronal Cell Biology Lab

  • Cancer Research Program at St. Jude Children's Hospital for Summer 2015, Rolling Applications until Feb. 1

    The program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, research and clinical conferences, and a core lecture series designed specifically for them. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their faculty mentor publishes.  

    A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research. Thus, we are particularly interested in highly qualified students with a serious career interest in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist.

     

    Prior research experience is required for all applicants.
     The POE 2014 class average undergraduate GPA was 3.80. In 2014, 51 students from 39 schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia were selected from 500 applicants. POEs must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). All must have completed at least their college sophomore year by the time they participate. The minimum  requirement is 11 weeks during Summer 2015.  All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology,  chemistry, and physics) and at least a 3.40 overall. The remuneration is $4,000. Fully furnished group housing adjacent to our campus is provided at no cost for non- local participants.
     
    The POE home page <http://www.stjude.org/poe> contains links to the program application. The deadline for receipt of all 2015 application materials is February 1, 2015. Early application is highly recommended, since we make some early placements.  Letters of recommendation sent as PDF attachments to email are requested. Members of under-represented ethnic minority groups and women are particularly encouraged to apply, since one of our major long-term program goals is to increase the diversity of persons engaged in oncology research and practice. Our NIH/NCI-funded (2 P30CA021765-34S1) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) grant provides remuneration for additional undergraduate under-represented minority POE Program participants.
     
    Contact Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer at suzanne.gronemeyer@stjude.org with questions.
  • Research Internship Opportunity at the Feinberg School of Medicine

  • Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center: Summer 2016 CEDHA Internship Opportunity

    The Rush Center for Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) in conjunction with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center is currently accepting applications for the 2016 CEDHA Summer Internship Program!

    This program is geared toward highly motivated high school and college students with a strong interest in health sciences, health disparities, and research.  Please see the flyer for additional program details.  The application will be available Monday, January 25th - Monday, February 29th, and can be found through the below link:

    https://www.cognitoforms.com/RushAlzheimersDiseaseCenter/RushCenterForExcellenceOnDisparitiesInHIVAndAgingCEDHASummer2016InternshipApplication2

    If you have any questions about the program, please contact Scarlett Ellis at Scarlett_Ellis@rush.edu.

  • Internship Opportunity in Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

  • John Marshall Law School Pre-Law Summer Institute, Apply Now

    There are a few spots left for this program.
    The John Marshall Law School is hosting its annual Pre-Law Summer Institute. The Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) prepares historically under-represented minorities for the legal profession by introducing students to the rigors of law school. PLSI is designed to simulate the academic challenges of the first year of law school. PLSI concentrates on giving students law classes, LSAT preparation, resume preparation, career orientation, and exposure to various areas of the law. Students will learn skills on legal research and study, analysis, legal writing, and trial advocacy. PLSI is essentially a pre-law orientation that is based on teaching sound legal education principles. (This is a non-residential program.)

    For more information please visit: http://www.jmls.edu/diversity/programs/pre-law-summer-institute.php

    The program will run from Monday, July 28, 2014 through Friday, August 1, 2014 on The John Marshall Law School campus.

    PLSI is designed to be rich in content that will assist students in preparing for the rigors of law school.

    If you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact the Office of Diversity Affairs and Outreach.

    Troy A. Riddle
    Director of Diversity Affairs and Outreach
    The John Marshall Law School
    312-987-1412
  • Honors College Internship for Summer 2014: Rush Hospital Health Disparities, Deadline Extended to 4/18

    Application Deadline extended to Friday, April 18!

    The Rush Center of Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) and the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (RADC) are seeking two Honors College students in any major for their research-based internship in health disparities in the community.  Please see the flyer attached below for a description of the internship, program contact information, and a link to the application.

    If you have questions, feel free to contact Stephanie O’Leary in the Honors College at soleary@uic.edu or Bella Patel at Rush University at bella_patel@rush.edu

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    Undergraduate RAs sought for NIH research study - Psychology or Criminology, Law and Justice undergrads REQUIRED

  • Clinical Research Internship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  • National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

    NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.

    By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.

    Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants. A contact person and contact information is listed for each site.

    Learn more at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/

  • Paid college Summer Internships at the US Army Institute for Surgical Research

    The US Army Institute for Surgical Research (USAISR) PAID Summer Internship Program for Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Engineering (STEM) undergraduate students from 6 June-10 August in San Antonio, TX.

    Number of internship Openings: 10

    Degree Required:  Bachelor Degree Student (In Progress)

    All interns must have completed at least their First Year class requirements for a bachelor's degree.

    Chosen applicants will work closely with a USAISR staff mentor and their research team to conduct a scientific investigation in one of the research focus areas of the USAISR:

    Hemorrhage Control

    Resuscitation

    Blood and Coagulation

    Burn Injury

    Ocular Trauma

    Dental Trauma

    Pre-hospital Trauma Care

    Intensive Care

    Pain

    Regenerative Medicine

    Extremity Trauma

    What it is: A PAID ($2,726/month) summer internship for students in the above categories. Note that housing and transportation are NOT provided. Students are mentored by Army Physicians to conduct research in areas such as burns,rehabilitative medicine and orthopedics, along with dental/ocular trauma.

    The extensive partnering relationships with universities and other government agencies will expose participants to a broad research community. Program participants will have the opportunity to meet government decision-makers and learn directly from them about the role of scientific research in addressing complex, real-world (i.e., operational) needs.

    Furthermore, fellows have the opportunity to learn how research products transition from the proof-of-concept stage to integrated production systems

    Additional information and links to the application process are available at the below site.

    http://www.usaisr.amedd.army.mil/2016_undergrad_internship.html

  • Paid Internship Opportunity with the Cook County Sheriff's Office

  • FBI Summer Honors Paid Internship Program, Application Due Tues. 2/4

    In 2014, outstanding undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of universities will be selected to participate in the FBI Honors Internship Program. This paid internship offers students an exciting ‘insider’s view’ of FBI operations and provides professional experience that is unique, valuable, and marketable.  Click to learn more.

  • Internship Opportunity at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Department of Medical Social Sciences – Application Deadline: April 19

  • Call for Nursing Undergraduate Research Assistants - BeaLab is Seeking Pre-Medicine and Nursing Undergraduate Students

  • Summer Internship Opportunities with Spring Deadlines!

  • Student Volunteer Internship with the DEA

    The Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is accepting applications for the Student Volunteer Internship Program in the Chicago Field Division.  To qualify:

     Applicant must be a United States Citizen. Applicant must be at least 16 years old. Applicant must be enrolled and/or attend an accredited academic institution at least half time, and hold at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicant must be a student in good academic standing. Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation. Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

    The work schedule will be discussed at the interview. This is a volunteer position with no monetary compensation.

    Submission Deadline: September 1, 2015 – December 1, 2015

    If you qualify and are interested, please send a Resume (including a valid email address), a copy of current transcripts, and a cover letter stating interest in which duty location for the student volunteer position, to:

     Drug Enforcement Administration

    230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60604

    ATTN: Personnel

  • Current Internship Opportunities!

  • 2019 LEAP Emerge: Summer Internship Program – Application Deadline: March 4

  • Internship Opportunities with Spring Deadlines!

  • Summer Internships with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – due 9/30!

  • Internship available in Northwestern’s Office of Medical Social Sciences in Spring 2020 (Apply now!)

  • Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers a new paid internship program in International Affairs (Deadline August 19th) Apply now!

  • HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) – Summer 2018 Internship Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2018

  • Summer undergraduate intern opportunity for students in STEM fields

    There is an undergraduate internship opportunity in Dr. Krishna Reddy's laboratory this upcoming summer.  We are looking for highly motivated undergraduate students in STEM fields to assist us with ongoing NSF-funded research relating to biochar-amended soils as alternative landfill covers for enhanced methane mitigation. Duties would include: assisting with basic soil characterization and geotechnical testing; assistance with DNA extractions from soil; assistance with basic lab maintenance and sample preparation; data entry, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

    Duration of the internship will be from mid-May to mid-August at 20-40 hours per week.  The student will be compensated at the standard hourly rate for undergrads in the CME Dept. (~$10/hr). 

    To apply, send a resume to Erin Yargicoglu at eyargi2@uic.edu by Monday, May 4th.  Questions can also be directed to Erin.

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  • Center for Healthcare Innovation Spring and Summer Internship

    The Chicago-based Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) is seeking UIC Honors College students for internships this spring and summer.  There are several projects available, which students and CHI supervisors will select together based on student interest and background as determined in interviews.  A listing of current project topics is available here: https://blogs.illinois.edu/files/1516/109891/3849.docx.  Through each project, Honors College interns will:

    • Network and interact with the world’s leading life science and healthcare executives, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and service professionals
    • Gain exposure to top healthcare, life sciences, and private equity organizations from around the world
    • Acquire real-world, pragmatic business experience to augment and reinforce concepts learned in the classroom
    • Participate in professional development seminars designed specifically for interns
    • Be assigned a high-level (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or M.B.A .) industry leader as a personal mentor
    • Receive post-internship career placement and résumé assistance

    Click on the post to learn more.

  • Hospira Summer Internship in Pharmaceutical Research and Development

    Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, Hospira, Inc. has an immediate internship available (Summer 2015).  The role is within Hospira's Research and Development organization and housing options are available for the right candidate.

    This is summer opportunity for undergraduate students who already completed at least 2 years.  Position is open immediately. Please see attachment for details

     

     

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Internship

    The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) is an organization of approximately 1,800 pediatricians in Illinois. Primary activities include advocacy on behalf of children, families, and health professionals in Illinois; the provision of continuing medical education and other resources for pediatricians, pediatric specialists, and other child health care providers, and collaboration with other state organizations and agencies on programs and projects that improve the health and well-being of children.

    FIELDWORK/INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES CAN INCLUDE: - Data assessment/evaluation - Assisting with the development of policy briefs/recommendations - Developing and posting content for website, social media (including Facebook and Twitter), and e-newsletters - Assisting with grant writing/applications/reporting - Coordination of meetings and communications with partners - Preparing and delivering presentations (public speaking) - Staffing committee/workgroup meetings

    See the document below for more information about internship opportunities.

    Questions can be directed to egroenewegen@illinoisaap.com

  • Summer Diabetes Research Program, Apply by 1/15

    The UIC Honors College, in partnership with the UIC Department of Surgery and the Department of Bioengineering, is happy to announce a new Summer Research Program. The Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC is a ten-week summer internship for undergraduates with a focus on diabetes research.  Sponosored by the NIH NIDDK R25 training program, this program will pair students with researchers in diabetes-related projects, such as islet transplantation, islet physiology, tissue engineering, beta-cell proliferation, microfluidic and nanotechnology technology, biological imaging, microencapsulation, and many other topics.  Students will also attend seminar-based lectures, conduct individual research, and experience a clinical component.

    Students will be compensated with a $3,000 stipend over the course of the ten-week program. 

    The application is now available at http://www.honors.uic.edu/SDR/.  The deadline for submission is January 15, 2017.  The application includes essays, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript.

    Please contact Dean McCloud Williams at smccloud@uic.edu with any questions.

  • Volunteer Internship Opportunity at Northwestern University

  • Research Intern Needed for the Children’s Participation in Environment Research Lab

  • WXRT Promotions Internship

    WXRT-FM is looking for enthusiastic Interns who are eager to learn the dynamics of a large market radio station. WXRT has been nationally recognized as one of Chicago’s most legendary rock stations. 

    Throughout the internship experience, interns will be representing the radio station at many of Chicago’s largest and most exciting events, including street festivals and concerts. Intern works closely with the Promotions Manager and Promotions Assistants to fulfill all station promotions. WXRT interns will be closely involved in all integral areas of a radio station, including Sales, Production, and Programming. Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity is an extremely important role as an intern, and will contribute to the station’s overall image and success.

    Duties:

    •Organizing, preparing, coordinating, and executing promotional events for WXRT

    •Maintaining the XRT VIP listener program both on-site at events and in the office

    •Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity at station events, including street festivals, XRT concerts, broadcasts, and sales promotions

    •Assist in managing the XRT VIP database with correspondence, event preparation and execution

    • Basic administrative tasks, maintenance of databases, and mailings

    •Assist with Listener Services including contacting winners and prize fulfillment

    • Contribute Diary of an XRT Intern blog weekly and following major station events

    •Work onsite sponsored events including distributing products and premiums

    •Assist Webmaster in developing and producing materials for WXRT web needs

    •Special projects as needed

    Qualifications:

    *Applicants should be responsible, outgoing, and possess excellent communications skills

    *Ideal Candidate should be motivated, detail-oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable in public events

    *Available for weekend, evening and early morning work

    *Physically capable of long hours (on foot), extended exposure to the outdoors, and able to lift 50lbs or more.

    *Creative and journalistic writing skills a plus

    *Organizational ability and attention to detail are critical

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE OF 3RD YEAR STATUS AND ABLE TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT FOR THE INTERNSHIP.

    If you’re looking for a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience, apply now! Fax or mail a cover letter and resume to:

    Sara Gibbons

    WXRT- FM

    Promotions Manager

    Two Prudential Plaza

    180 N. Stetson, 10th Floor

    Chicago, IL 60601

    FAX: 312-240-7995

    NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

    CBS Radio/WXRT-FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Cook County Public Defender’s Office Internships Available for Spring 2015

    The Cook County Public Defender’s Office is recruiting interns for the Spring semester.  Ideally, and for the sake of continuity, they would like interns who would be able to commit to two semesters.

    Below, in brief, highlights both the skillset required of the interns and a general overview of duties.

    The specific work is "sentencing mitigation."  In short, the attorneys and interns make the effort to convince judges and/or the State to sentence clients to non-prison terms (specifically, probation–which is rare), or to prison terms which are close to the statutory minimum. 

    This is done via "telling the client's story," usually in the form of a written report.   Obviously, this entails getting to know that client, members of her/his support system, and the issues that beset the client.  Accordingly, they require interns with sound interviewing and people skills, a willingness to visit the clients' supporters in neighborhoods from where their clients hail, and it is imperative that the interns are able to write reasonably well.  The vast majority of their clients are confined at the Cook County Jail.  Thus, the interns must be willing to meet with those clients, one-on-one.  

    The interns they have selected in the past have had previous direct experience with their type of client base which is made up of a large percentage of indigent individuals. 

    The work of "doing mitigation" is not for everyone.  It can be emotionally-taxing and unsettling. “Mitigation” often involves working with clients who have been convicted of crimes that may be at odds with your own moral compass.  Interns interested in these positions would have to be willing to put their own personal concerns aside to work with assigned clients. 

    Interested students are encouraged to contact Alvin Hill, Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender’s Office via email at alvin.hill@cookcountyil.gov

  • Rush Center for Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) Summer Internship, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    The Rush Center for Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) in conjunction with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center currently is accepting applications for the 2015 CEDHA Summer Internship Program! 

    This program is geared toward highly motivated high school and college students with a strong interest in health sciences, health disparities, and research.  Please see the attached flyer for additional program details.  The application is due on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and can be accessed through the following link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/RushAlzheimersDiseaseCenter/RADCCEDHAInternshipApplication.  If you have any questions about the program, please contact Tracy Faulkner [tracy_faulkner@rush.edu]. 

  • Honors Internship for Students Interested in Healthcare and/or Business – All Majors Welcome!

    Deadline: Rolling

    The Honors College is pleased to announce a new internship with Clinical Research Exchange (CRE), a joint partnership of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council and the Center for Healthcare Innovation in Chicago.

    The internship is available to Honors College students, any major, who are interested in careers related to healthcare and/or business.  The full internship description, including goals, intern responsibilities, and expected qualifications, is available at the link below.

    The project manager for this internship, Joel Villegas, is an Honors College alumnus, and the CEO of the Center for Healthcare Innovation, Dr. James Gillespie, is a former Honors College Faculty Fellow and UIC management professor.

    To apply, please review the full description and submit a completed application form (second link below) and resume to Joel Villegas at jvillega@mchc.com.

    Please contact Stephanie O’Leary, Honors Academic Advisor, at soleary@uic.edu with any questions.

     

  • Research Internship Opportunity at the Feinberg School of Medicine

  • Medical Incident Reporting App (MIRA) Website Development Internships

  • Aldermanic Summer Internship Program - Paid Internships

    Alderman Milly Santiago's 31st Ward Office is seeking an intern for this summer.

    *         The 31st Ward covers parts of Logan Square, Belmont Cragin, Hermosa and Portage Park.

    *         The 31st Ward has a large percentage of Spanish speakers and a smaller amount of Polish speakers. An intern with bilingual abilities in either language would be preferable.

    *         Someone from the Ward would also be preferable for local knowledge.

    Any interested applicant can email their office directly at ChicagoWard31@gmail.com

    Interviews are scheduled to begin on May 16th.  The internships begin on June 6th.

    There are internships for each of the 50 Ward in Chicago. If you are interested, you should contact your local Ward to see if their internship position is still available.

  • Political Fundraising Internship with KJD Strategies

    KJD Strategies is looking for a highly motivated intern to support the political fundraising team.  You will report directly to our senior staff on projects that will prepare you for a future in fundraising on the City, State or Federal campaign trail.

    The ideal candidate is a bright, hard-working individual who enjoys researchbased projects and is extremely detail oriented. Proficiency in Excel is a plus but not required.

    You will be primarily responsible for a research portfolio of individual donors and donor groups, and preparing briefing documents that will go directly to our clients. Though your primary focus will be on research, additional tasks may include direct donor outreach, managing large mailings, and staffing fundraising events. Your willingness to roll up your sleeves, work across multiple platforms, and keep up-to-speed with multiple projects is important.

    KJD Strategies is a boutique consulting firm with a wide variety of Democratic clients from the Illinois state legislature and Chicago City Council. We execute aggressive fundraising plans that require creative thinking, hard work, and discipline. Because we are a small office, our interns are an integral part of our day-to-day operation. Our office is located in the Loop, easily accessible by public transportation. We work in a fast-paced, results-driven, but generally informal environment.

    This is an un-paid internship. Hours and days are flexible, and we are happy to work with you to earn college credit if applicable. 

    Please respond by email to Robyn Montes at robyn@kjdstrategies.com with your resume and short cover letter. Please specify why you are interested in learning the world of political fundraising. No phone calls.

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad Summer Internship, Paris, Info Session on Tues. 2/24

    This summer (June 15 – July 15, 2015), Professor Kathryn Engel will lead a group of students to participate in UIC credit-bearing internships in Paris, France.  Internships are available to students in all majors, and participants will earn 6 credits of PSCH 385.  Participants must have knowledge of basic French language.

     Come to an information session this Tuesday (tomorrow!), 2/24/15, from 11:00-12:00 in 502 UH to learn more and ask questions.

    See this flyer for more details and program contact information to get started!

    Please contact Kathryn Engel with any questions at engel@uic.edu

  • Spring 2015 Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Apply by 10/7

  • Current Internship Opportunities with October and November Deadlines!

  • Spring 2018 Internship Opportunities with November Deadlines!

  • PAWS Chicago - Spring 2016 Internship Opportunities Available

    PAWS CHICAGO Internship Opportunities for Spring 2016

    PAWS Chicago offers internships to students seeking academic credit.  These positions are unpaid and operate within the guidelines of each university.  Students will experience the wide diversity of operations at this animal rescue organization, what goes into making it work and succeed each day.  Duties can be tailored to fit into different educational majors and requirements as much as practically possible.

    PAWS has multiple internship opportunities available at their three Chicago locations:

    *       Volunteer Program

    *       Sponsor Teams Marketing

    *       Animal Care Program

    *       Community Outreach

    *       Adoption Program

    *       Special Events

    *       Communications

    *       Social Media

    *       Graphic Design

    Inquire about internship opportunities with Melissa Ziberna at mziberna@pawschicago.org

  • Summer Internship Opportunities with Illinois' U.S. Senator Kirk

    U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s Summer 2016 Internship:

    Deadline to apply is May 15, 2016

    Interns assist staff with the day-‐to-‐day operations of the office.  This includes serving as the front line of the office in interactions with constituents by manning the phones and staffing the front office. Interns also assist staff with events and policy research on relevant topics.An internship with a federal legislative office is one of the best ways to begin a career in politics and government. Almost everyone who works in government or in politics began their careers as interns for elected officials. You will be able to build contacts with current staffers and other governmental organizations.

    Email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (letter of recommendation optional) to shaun_mccabe@kirk.senate.gov OR email the completed application found at www.kirk.senate.gov/?p=internships to shaun_mccabe@kirk.senate.gov. Either submission method is acceptable. Interns should be self-starters who want to take an active role in the office. Interns should also be able to maintain professionalism at all times when interacting with staff and constituents.

  • UIC Heritage Garden 2016 Summer Internship, Apply by 3/18

    The UIC Heritage Garden is a hands-on learning project with an internship program. Paid student interns work with faculty, staff, and community members to connect horticulture with environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and social justice. There are currently 8 satellite gardens on the east side of campus. The six Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) collaborate on this project with program infrastructure provided by the Latino Cultural Center. The internship program is funded by the UIC Sustainability Fee.

    The ideal candidates should be equally interested in working in the garden as well as on the other priorities of the project, including its research and community engagement components. 

    Learn more at http://heritagegarden.uic.edu/#about.  Application deadline is March 18.

  • Internship in Medical Social Sciences Research at Northwestern University

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

    We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. The studies the intern would be assisting with are part of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. Studies within this program primarily focus on understanding the Hispanic breast cancer patient’s cultural and psychosocial experience in order to improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. 

    This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

    Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least a semester. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Training in medical language in English and Spanish will be provided. If interested, please contact me via email (diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu) with a copy of your CV/resume, or by phone if you would like more information.

    Diana Buitrago

    Research Study Assistant

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Medical Social Sciences

    633 North Saint Clair Street, Suite 19-077 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312.503.0441 office 312.503.9800 fax feinberg.northwestern.edu

  • Internship and Full-Time Positions Available at Grant Thornton

    Grant Thornton, LLP, is a global organization based in Chicago that provides services such as tax preparation, consulting, and IT solutions to companies and other organizations.  Grant Thornton currently has openings for an undergraduate intern and a recent graduate full-time associate.  General information about both positions is below, and complete position descriptions are available in the files attached below..

    Business Advisory Services – Technology Solutions Associate

    • Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science majors
    • Chicago, IL
    • Positions to start June 2015
    • See complete position description attached below.
    • To apply:  Visit grantthornton.com/campuscareers and apply to requisition ID #028094, and email your resume to Ali Schaffeld, University Recruiting Associate, at ali.schaffeld@us.gt.com

    Global Mobility Services Intern

    • Accounting or Finance majors
    • Chicago, IL
    • Immediate need - Position to start as soon as possible in January
    • Looking for a FT intern (40 hrs/week) but may be open to a PT schedule
    • Recent grad or graduating in 2015
    • See complete position description and application instructions attached below, and email your resume to Ali Schaffeld, University Recruiting Associate, at schaffeld@us.gt.com