NSF REU in Integrated Nanomanufacturing at Boston University – Accepting Applications until March 15, 2022

 

Optical Engineering Internship at MIT

 

My name is Emma Landsiedel and I am a Technical Staff member and Student Intern Coordinator in the Optical Engineering Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Massachusetts.  Our group here is seeking student candidates for optical engineering internships for the summer of 2022.  If the current trends hold, we are excited to host student interns in-person at our Lexington, MA site.

 

To give some background on who we are, MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which conducts groundbreaking R&D to solve problems that are critical not only to national security, but to the advancement of science itself.   The Optical Engineering group I represent is a specialized group of about 35 Optical Engineers and Optical Specialists/Technicians.  We collaborate with Mission Divisions across the Laboratory taking cutting-edge concepts and applying all aspects of the optical engineering discipline to the development of prototype satellite, airborne, underwater and terrestrial optical systems.

 

A summer intern in the Optical Engineering Group will gain real-world experience working with staff members on a broad range of optical problems from system conceptual design, ray tracing and tolerance analysis, specification and oversight of optical component fabrication, and optical system alignment and testing. 

 

Attached you will find a copy of our Summer Intern Job Description with more details for the candidates we are seeking.  The link to apply online is here:

https://careers.ll.mit.edu/job/Lexington-Group-78-Summer-Research-Program-Intern-Optical-Engineer-MA-02420/804347700/  .  I am hoping you can distribute this to your students and those who might be interested in an optical engineering internship.  We will consider applications submitted before November 15^th.  One important note to highlight (also stated in the job description), is that we can only interview and host U.S. citizens. 

 

Given that this is our first correspondence, we would also be happy to entertain a phone or video call with your optics department representatives so that we can provide more information on who we are and what kind of work we perform in our Optical Engineering group.  Additionally, here is a link to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory career page (which can also direct you to the MIT LL external site for more information): http://www.ll.mit.edu/careers

 

I have cc’d two other Optical Engineers and Student Intern Coordinators in our group (Zach Darling and Michael Dalpiaz),  so that any one of us may respond promptly.

 

Thank you for your time,

 

Emma Landsiedel

Optical Engineer – Group 78

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

(781) 981-8339

emma.landsiedel@ll.mit.edu

 

 

Caltech WAVE Fellows Undergraduate Research Program

 

Caltech is now accepting applications for our WAVE Fellows undergraduate research program.   Please share with students and colleagues. Thank you!     The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intend on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty.   Research opportunities in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more!   Research-specific information sessions are scheduled starting on November 3. This is a chance to learn more about the program, application process, and meet Caltech faculty in different disciplines.   Applications due Jan 7, 2022. Program dates: June 13 - August 19, 2022.   ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be current sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2; be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status. Strong applicants are encouraged to have prior research experience.   PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Graduate school prep workshops Faculty seminars Networking events Writing workshops Social activities     Click here for more information.   Questions about the WAVE Fellows program can be directed to Carol Casey. APPLY NOW!

NASA DEVELOP Program

 

Research Scholarship in Japan

The Government of Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers a Research Scholarship to foreign students. The scholarship is good for 2 years of non-degree research at a Japanese university OR through completion of a Master's or PhD course. The 2019 Scholarship Applications are NOW OPEN, with applications due on June 1, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren:

Lauren Sorondo
JET Program Coordinator

Cultural & Educational Affairs Assistant

Consulate General of Japan

80 SW 8th St. Suite 3200, Miami, FL 33130

(305) 530-9090 ext. 145 |jet@mi.mofa.go.jp

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Undergrad Research at CREOL

Dr. Schulzgen is looking for someone to help in undergrad research.  See below and contact him at axel@creol.ucf.edu  

NSF supported project:

Multi-scale and in-situ sensing technology for structural integrity

(7/2017-12/2018)

Seetha Raghavan seetha.raghavan@ucf.edu (Principal Investigator)
Axel Schulzgen (Co-Principal Investigator)
Thomas O'Neal (Co-Principal Investigator)

ABSTRACT

This PFI: AIR Technology Translation project focuses on translating a novel multi-scale sensing technology to fill the technology void in high-spatial resolution, non-invasive and non-contact measurement of material stresses and damage.  The system is important because it provides structural integrity assessments in critical components for applications ranging from aerospace structures including metallics and composites to civil structures such as steel gussets in bridges and buildings to enhance safety.

The project will result in the development and scale-up of multi-scale, in-situ piezospectroscopic technology. This uses a stress sensitive photo-luminescent material that can be embedded in coatings on various structures. The stress distribution is monitored based on optics technology which measure shifts in the emission spectrum that are related to stress. This has the following unique features: capability to provide intrinsic measurements of material stress; multi-scale spatial resolution; in-situ measurements under various loading conditions. These features provide the following advantages: quantitative stress determination for a variety of structural substrates of metallic and composite origin under various load environments, as well as demonstrated early damage detection when compared to the leading competing non-invasive techniques such as Digital image correlation in this market space.

This project addresses the following technology gaps as it translates from research discovery toward commercial application; i) materials technology - the deployment of sensing material needs to be optimized to define a process configuration that ensures excellent bonding and uniform dispersion of particles for effective and reliable sensing performance ii) optics technology - the measurement of photo-luminescence emission from the particles must be improved from point detection to area detection methods while ensuring current spatial and stress resolution capabilities are maintained for efficient inspection technology.

In addition, personnel involved in this project, including a graduate and undergraduate student, will receive technology translation experiences through industry collaboration and UCF's resources for entrepreneurship, which facilitates opportunities such as the use of Maker Spaces and access to participation in the NSF ICorps program at UCF's I-Corps Site. The project engages Lumium, an optical measurements company, and Imperial College in London to overcome challenges in area scanning and effective dispersion in this technology translation effort from research discovery toward commercial reality.

Research Opportunity

Dr. Thomas who works in the nano-science center on research parkway is looking for an undergrad researcher.  

The research would enable optics students to immerse themselves in research that delves into chemistry, material science, optics, laser engineering and much more. 

If you would like to know more, contact Dr. Thomas at Jayan.Thomas@ucf.edu  

Research Paid Position

A research project entitled “Evaluation of the optical and mechanical properties of chalcogenide fiber” is under way during the Spring 2016 semester at CREOL. Lockheed Martin is funding a program led by Dr Kenneth L Schepler (schepler@creol.ucf.edu) to evaluate the state of the art in chalcogenide fiber durability. Chalcogenide glass fibers will be tested for their ability to transport high-power infrared laser beams. We will measure beam transmission and beam quality as a function of input power in chalcogenide fibers made commercially and at CREOL.
We are in need of an undergraduate student to perform laboratory tasks such as fiber cleaving/polishing, data acquisition, and data analysis. Students interested in applying for this research position should meet the following requirements:

• successfully completed OSE 4520/OSE 4520L Laser Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• full-time student working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Photonic Science and Engineering
• NOT currently involved in Senior Project work
• US citizenship
• provide CREOL faculty reference

Students will be expected to work 10 hours per week between now and 31 May 2017. Work will be overseen by CREOL faculty and graduate students. Final briefings will be given by students to Lockheed Martin representatives interested in potential new hires.

Please contact Dr. Schepler at schepler@creol.ucf.edu

Research Experience for Undergrads

Research Experiences for Undergraduates Engineering and Nanoscience of

Materials and Device Applications in Biotechnology and Medicine​

http://nsfreunano.research.ucf.edu/​​

APPLY BEFORE MARCH 15!

December 22 Research Experience for Undergrads

Applications are now being accepted for The College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Our program is Research in Optics (RiO) and we are now accepting applications for this summer with a deadline of February 28, 2017.

Our college is internationally recognized for its innovative research programs. Our research covers a broad set of technologies and techniques for using the properties and applications of light, touching virtually every field of science and industry. Our faculty are innovative and decorated — and constantly expanding the boundaries of optics knowledge. Apply to become part of the experience with the RiO program!

During the 10-week summer program, a maximum of 10 students will engage in world-class optical sciences research and will learn of the versatile application of optics.

Participants will also:

• Learn valuable public speaking skills
• Give a presentation on their work
• Showcase their research at a poster session
• Complete a GRE prep course
• Take the GRE exam

REU students will be offered a stipend in addition to lodging. This program is geared towards students in the STEM fields and open to rising juniors and seniors or second year community college students. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer; under-represented minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information or to apply go to: http://www.optics.arizona.edu/research-in-optics.

Thank you,

Melissa

Melissa Sarmiento Ayala, M.Ed.| Sr. Academic Advisor

The University of Arizona

College of Optical Sciences

Meinel Room 403D

📞 520.626.6737  

✉mayala@optics.arizona.edu