General Information Sites
A Guide to Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students In Science and Engineering
This guide contains information on summer research opportunities that are available, or have been available in the past, to undergraduate students studying science, mathematics, and engineering. The opportunities are arranged alphabetically by science fields.
Explore Health Careers
This Website gives students a reliable and comprehensive source of accurate, up-to-date information about the health professions. This includes information on and links to health-related education/training programs, financial aid resources, specialized learning opportunities, and current issues in health care.
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
National Science Foundation's listing of undergraduate programs
Science Classified Ads
Information on science careers, including employer profiles, links, career fairs, advice, and the option of signing up to be notified of new job openings
Summer Internships in Biology
Internship programs in biology, with application deadlines.
Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate Schools
A free service that facilitates match-making between undergraduates with research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, and graduate schools or employers seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and medicine career planning.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) summer research opportunity listings.
Astronomy and Physics
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Careers for Physicists
Created by the American Institute of Physics, this page provides information about careers in the physical sciences. The site contains a list of employers, by state, who hire physicists; profiles of physicists in various sectors; a list of physics departments (searchable by state); and a career Q&A section that includes a searchable archive of monthly career-related discussions with guest speakers.
American Institute of Physics
Includes a variety of service options such as online AIP journals, education and student services, and jobs available in the industry.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation and The American Physical Society contain information for funded research opportunities for undergraduates and recent graduates. They provide links to sites tailored to your specific interest.
American Physical Society
This website is sponsored by the American Physical Society and has links to jobs and internships offered through APS.
Physicsweb.org
As one of the world's leading websites on physics careers, this link offers an extensive listing of job opportunities.
Careers in Science and Engineering
A National Academy of Sciences guide to planning a career in science or engineering. The site has profiles of scientists and engineers, and advice about setting career goals, finding a job, and making career changes.
TIPTOP Online Job list
After becoming a member with the Tip-Top Online Job list, you will be updated on current job announcements from all parts of the world.
NASA People
This site is sponsored by NASA, and provides links to an Agency Search of government jobs and a link into the NASA homepage. Information on both summer opportunities and full time jobs, however, positions offered through NASA are only available to American citizens.
Biology
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The American Institute of Biological Sciences
Federally chartered non-profit scientific organization that advances research and education in the biological sciences. Utilize this resource to find out about internship and research opportunities.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
This is the career page for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, and supplies a list of search engines in the biological sciences.
The Genetics Society of America
This publication provides profiles of professionals who make unique contributions to the field of genetics.
Medzilla - Web site listing jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. - Web site listing jobs in the pharmaceutical industry.
NOAA
Research explores the Earth and atmosphere from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean. We conduct research in three major areas: atmosphere, climate, and ocean and coastal resources. There are research opportunities available to undergraduates and graduates looking for marine biology related field.
The National Science Foundation
Offers a number of opportunities in the biological sciences. The Foundation gives out a number of grants and awards to fund research, and also has specific references for students looking for summer internships. Minority students who are typically under-represented in the sciences are particularly urged to apply.
ScienceJobs.com
"The best jobs from the leaders in bioscience." A site that helps jobseekers find the right position in bioscience.
Biotechnology
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Pfizer Career Guides
Four informative (and, no doubt, slightly biased) career guides from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer: "Nursing Guide", "Pharmacy Guide", "Physicians Guide" and "Public Health Guide".
MedicalDegreeHunter
Health care jobs for alumni with professional degrees from the top
medical schools.
Medzilla
Job listings and career-related resources in medicine, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Users may also post their resumes on the site at no cost.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
This website on student internships in biomedicine is extensive and includes a variety of opportunities for students who are plan on pursuing a future career in medicine.
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Offers programs for undergraduate students interested in a career in biomedicine.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Is one of 19 Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Summers of Discovery Program, one of the programs run by the Institute, grants Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTAs) to college undergraduates, and graduates interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biological sciences.
ScienceJobs.com
"The best jobs from the leaders in bioscience." A site that helps jobseekers find the right position in bioscience.
Public Health Employment Connection from the Rollins School of Public Health
Chemistry
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What can I do if I major in . . . Chemistry?
American Chemical Society
Website gives information about chemistry careers and internships. Signing up for a membership gives students an opportunity to become a part of the world's largest scientific society, an organization that's more than 163,000 members strong. The ACS provides a multitude of information, educational, financial, technical and professional opportunities for its members .
National Science Foundation
Internship information through the REU (research experience for Undergraduates) includes lists of institutions in a number of states with contact information.
American Association of Clinical Chemistry
This site is maintained by the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, and provides background information about a career in clinical chemistry. Check out their home page for information regarding internship, and employment opportunities.
Ames Laboratories
The goal of the Ames laboratories is to expand scientific knowledge and turn their discoveries into technology that will aid people throughout the world. Websites available on research opportunities in a number of chemistry related fields, and all contact information is included.
Argonne National Laboratory
A list of Argonne National Laboratory's current employment openings is posted here, and updated on a weekly basis. There is also an on-line resume builder available for those who need to create a resume.
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
Plays a vital role in the Department of Defense and Army research and development programs. This site is a valuable resource for positions in government funded research projects.
ScienceJobs.com
"The best jobs from the leaders in bioscience." A site that helps jobseekers find the right position in bioscience. Geology
What can I do if I major in. . .Geology? ?
Midd Geology Department – Useful LinksJobs in Oil, Geosciences, Geology, Mining, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Mathematics
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AT&T Labs
AT&T Labs offer both summer internships and full time employment. Interns working at corporations such as AT&T will most likely be provided with stipends, and free housing. AT&T has been offering summer research positions and fellowships in Mathematics and Statistics for over 25 years.
Math-Jobs
Post you resume, search online, and explore potential recruiters. There is information on a variety of career interests, including jobs in teaching, banking and finance, technology or statistics.
Mathematical Association of America
The Mathematical Association of America: The MAA provides resources and activities that foster scholarship and professional growth for anyone with an interest in the mathematical sciences
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Home page offers links to information regarding career/job offers in teaching.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Online brochure of various job prospects, and Mathematics careers bulletin board featuring a career profile of nonacademic positions.
The National Science Foundation
Provides links to programs in a number of sciences, including one for mathematics and the physical sciences. Undergraduates may be qualified for jobs, grants and awards offered through the Foundation.
American Mathematical Society
Specific links for academic jobs, links to related search engines, articles on searching for jobs in Mathematics, and a brochure for perspective graduate students.
European Mathematical Society
Advertises vacant academic positions (full time and summer) available in Mathematics and Statistic departments in universities throughout Europe.
The American Statistical Association's Career Center
Introduces statistics as an increasingly popular career in industry, and addresses frequently asked questions concerning careers in statistics.
Psychology
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American Psychology Association: Lists nonacademic career options for psychologists and has profiles of psychologists who've found fulfilling work in nontraditional settings.
Psychology Virtual Library
PsycCareers: APA's Online Career Center
Health Care and Medicine
American Physical Therapy Association
Learn about what physical therapists do, where to get training, and how to gain experience in the field.
Center for Disease Control
Internship and Residency Information Site
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
National Science Foundation
The Russian Birth Project
US Dept of Health and Human Services
Science and Research
The Archaeological Institute of America
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
The Dolphin Institute
National Institutes of Health
Job listings, research-training opportunities, and summer internship opportunities at the N.I.H.
Yale Science and Engineering Research Programs
New England Summer Internships in Science
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
The Whale Center of New England
Marine Advanced Technology Education Center
Scicentral
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
National Science Foundation's listing of undergraduate programs.
Science Classified Ads
Information on science careers, including employer profiles, links, career fairs, advice, and the option of signing up to be notified of new job openings.
Summer Internships in Biology
Internship programs in biology, with application deadlines.
Summer Internships in Biomedical Engineering
A comprehensive listing of biomedical engineering related internship programs for 2007 compiled by RIT.
Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate Schools A free service that facilitates match-making between undergraduates with research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, and graduate schools or employers seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) summer research opportunity listings