Women in Engineering
Summer Internship Program
Each summer, the Women in Engineering Program in the A James Clark School of Engineering hires interns to assist with the development and coordination of middle and high school summer programs. The summer internship program allows undergraduates who are interested in working directly with middle and high school-aged students to enhance their leadership, communication, and program planning skills while building mentoring relationships with program participants.
2024 WIE Summer Internship Program
The 2024 Summer Program interns will support the Women in Engineering Outreach initiatives between late May to early August, 2024, to include intern training, program preparation, and program support for the summer programs. The ideal candidate will at minimum be available for all of the in-person sessions.
All WIE summer programs aim to increase middle and high school student interest in engineering by providing opportunities for learning, engagement, and empowerment. WIE summer programs are geared towards women, though open to all gender identities.
Summer Internship Dates:
Intern Training will be scheduled for June 3 - 21, 2024, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm daily. One or two training days for CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration training may occur in May.
WIE Aspire! Explore Engineering is a one-week summer program for rising 9th and 10th graders who are interested in exploring engineering. This commuter program introduces participants to the field of engineering through hands-on projects, engineering lab and facilities tours, and conversations with faculty, staff, and students in the Clark School of Engineering.
Dates: Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2024
This is a commuter program with interns working 8:00 am - 4:30 pm daily.
WIE Change the World! An Introduction to Engineering is a one-week summer program for rising 11th and 12th graders who are considering majoring in engineering. This residential program introduces participants to campus life and the various engineering departments and majors at the University of Maryland through engaging lectures, hands-on activities, team challenges and conversations with faculty, staff, and students in the Clark School of Engineering.
Dates: Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12, 2024
This is a residential, overnight program. There will be two intern shifts – a daytime shift from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm and a nighttime shift from 5:00 pm – 8:00 am. Night Interns will be provided with housing and meals for the duration of the WIE Change program. Interns will select either a daytime shift and/or nighttime shift.
This is a residential, overnight program. There will be two intern shifts – a daytime shift from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm and a nighttime shift from 5:00 pm – 8:00 am. Night Interns will be provided with housing and meals for the duration of the WIE Change program. Interns will select either a daytime shift and/or nighttime shift.
WIE emPower is a one-week summer program for rising 7th & 8th graders to explore engineering through hands-on making. During this commuter program, participants will learn how to use power tools and engineering concepts as they are introduced to the field of engineering through engaging projects.
Dates: Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19, 2023
This is a commuter program with interns working 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m.
WIE RISE is a one-week virtual program (via Zoom) for rising 9th - 12th graders that provides an introduction to engineering through the field of research. Interns will work 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm each day of the program. As this program is developed and hosted by the interns, there will be additional planning hours to develop the curriculum prior to its start, so that the workload averages to 40 hours for the program.
Dates: Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 2024
Intern Benefits
In addition to professional development training, interns will receive a $4,480 stipend*, free CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration trainings. Offers of employment are contingent on fingerprinting and a child protective background check (cost covered by WIE). Breaks during the day will be built into each intern's schedule.
*Stipends will be prorated accordingly for those who are not available 40 hours/week for the duration of the internship. Students serving as both Day Interns and Night Interns for WIE Change the World will receive an additional stipend. Night Interns will be provided room and board for the duration of the WIE Change program.
Summer Internship ApplicationContact Information
Jen Bishop
Assistant Director, Outreach and Recruitment
Women in Engineering Program
Phone: 301-405-0315
Email: jbishop6@umd.edu
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