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FIRE offers an eight-week, paid Summer Internship Program as part of our efforts to educate students about individual rights at colleges and universities. This internship gives current undergraduates the opportunity to assist FIRE in defending civil liberties on campuses all across the country. FIRE interns do substantive work on behalf of rights, liberty, and individual dignity. Interns also participate in weekly seminars with FIRE staff and other experts on civil liberties. Interns will work at FIRE's downtown Philadelphia office. The 2013 program will run from Monday, June 10 through Friday, August 2 and interns will receive a stipend of $2,200.

Liburdi Turbine Services offers a wide range of engineering services and component repairs in support of the gas turbine industry. The company specializes in the use of advanced technologies for the refurbishment of superalloy components.

Equality Texas is in the business of securing equality in the state by advocating and lobbying for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Through our Public Policy/Legislative Advocacy Program, we lobby members of the Texas Legislature and the leaders of Texas cities, towns and counties to enact policies that strengthen families and promote equality. The Public Policy/Legislative Advocacy internship at Equality Texas includes a variety of tasks in which you can use and develop your policy and advocacy skills. Public policy interns are utilized year-round to assist the department in achieving its goals. We are currently seeking interns for the Spring Semester. The minimum time commitment for academic year interns is one semester. Interns are encouraged to earn credit for their time, but volunteers are welcome as well. Average hours per week are 12-20 hours with flexibility for actual days worked. All positions are non-paid. People with experience in public policy, advocacy, and law preferred. The Equality Texas office is located in downtown Austin within walking distance to the State Capitol. The office is a friendly and fun place to work. Internships with the Public Policy/Legislative Advocacy Department offer you a chance to make a difference while you build your experience and résumé. To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest and résumé to Chuck Smith, Interim Executive Director, at Chuck@EqualityTexas.org. In your letter, tell us why you would like to be an intern at Equality Texas and what civil rights issues concern you the most. Also, please include days and hours available, previous intern or volunteer experience, list any skills that are particularly suited for the internship position, and a phone number or e-mail at which you can be reached.

The Field Department of Equality Texas coordinates and encourages the activism of Equality Texas members statewide to advocate and lobby for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Activism occurs through Equality Texas events, student clubs, and the e-mail action center network and member activists. Our activities to advance LGBT civil rights include Lobby Day at the Capitol, organizing phone banks, volunteer recruitment & retention, and staffing information tables. Field Interns are utilized year-round to assist the department in achieving its goals. We are currently seeking interns for the Spring Semester. The minimum time commitment for academic year interns is one semester. Interns are encouraged to earn credit for their time, but volunteers are welcome as well. Average hours per week are 12-20 hours with flexibility for actual days worked. All positions are non-paid. People with experience in community organizing or grassroots organizations preferred. This internship is primarily based out of our local headquarters. The Equality Texas office is located in downtown Austin within walking distance to the State Capitol. The office is a friendly and fun place to work. Internships with the Field Department offer you a chance to make a difference while you build your experience and résumé. How to Respond: To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest and résumé to Chuck Smith, Interim Executive Director, at Chuck@EqualityTexas.org. In your letter, tell us why you would like to be an intern at Equality Texas and what civil rights issues concern you the most. Also, please include days and hours available, previous intern or volunteer experience, list any skills that are particularly suited for the internship position, and a phone number or e-mail at which you can be reached.

Do you love a fast paced environment where you can hit the ground running and there is always something to do? Unlock your potential in a small, yet fast-paced and busy background technology industry company in Downtown Chicago. Imagine yourself working with people who are friendly, willing to work hard, eager to learn and devoted to pitching-in to support the team. Hours are 8:30am-5:00pm.

The ACLU works to defend and expand individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and state and federal civil rights laws. The ACLU of Texas is proud to be the eighth largest ACLU affiliate in the United States, with more than 14,000 card-carrying members across our state. Our priority issues include: Religious Liberties, Immigrants Rights, Criminal Justice, and Youth Rights. Summary of Position The ACLU of Texas is seeking a Public Education/Communications Intern to provide support for our Public Education and Communications staff. This position will be located in our Headquarters Houston office, and will be for between 10-15 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship, but if your schools requirements are met, college credit is available.

- How to design a PV System (Sizing and estimates for Residential and Commercial Customers) - How to use Computer drawings, applying AutoCad to Renewable Energy sector - You will be in charge of managing specific project according to your area of interest under the supervision of one of our engineers. - Helping to educate the public on solar electric power by writing for our web site and other blogs. - Analyzing current solar systems on the market and doing efficiency comparisons and price / watt comparisons. - Helping to receive customers and customer inflow and sorting it into appropriate technology transfer divisions of the company thus getting a feel for the private and industry demand. Do one on one site visit. - Analyzing customer type, location, application, demand curves, energy conservation measures, all aspects of solar market demand. - Rating by type and efficiency all solar modules currently being offered as well as inverters and batteries. *NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ARRANGE FOR APPROVAL FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ACCEPTING THE INTERNSHIP FOR CREDIT.

Intense Innovation Meets Renowned Reputation

In an industry where nothing's more important than innovation, our Technology team helps keep AT&T on the cuttingedge.

We're known for new ideas, whether from AT&T Labs to our global IP-Based network capabilities, or our assets and

resources which allow us to unleash new IP innovations like IPTV. If you're looking for the best in Technology, look no

further than AT&T.

We are currently recruiting for the following program:

Network Engineering Technical Development Program (NETDP)

The Network Engineering Technical Development Program (NETDP) is the newest career development program of AT&T.

This three year program focuses on individual contributor functions and is designed to help you develop the technical

skills to succeed in planning and building the network behind the world's largest entertainment and communications

company. NETDP is open to graduates with outstanding academic accomplishment in the engineering,

math, and science disciplines, and features two separate job rotations that will involve engineering IP, wireless, and video

networks, monthly professional development, and continuous coaching.

What to Expect:

NETDP was created to meet the demands of developing technically talented managers that can help AT&T's network

grow in the decades to come. The skills to succeed require candidates to learn new systems and technology quickly,

to use data to develop sound network decisions, and to think critically. For those willing to work hard with their team on

these goals, NETDP offers a compelling avenue for career growth and reward. Possible assignments are RF Engineer,

Capacity Manager, Capacity Planner, and Project Manager.

Program Benefits:

Rotational Assignment: NETDP candidates will serve in an initial job for 12-24 months and then transition to a

second developmental assignment. This will accelerate the candidates' knowledge and understanding of AT&T's network.

Professional Development: NETDP will provide candidates with monthly professional development opportunities that will

include technical and industry briefings from leaders within AT&T as well as leadership instruction on topics like teamwork

and conflict resolution.

Coaching: NETDP candidates will benefit from formal quarterly counseling with supervisors and constant coaching

from supervisors and more experienced peers. Supervisors are specially selected and trained to help the NETDP

candidates' transition from college to the Network Engineering team.

This is a full-time, paid position with employee benefits.

Responsible for the evaluation, procurement, design, technical specifications and support for Network equipment

and storage capacity. Prepares equipment maintenance requirements and policies, identifies and tracks equipment

deficiencies and designs / implements rearrangements and improvements. Plans, organizes and functions as equipment

SME for equipment selection and on-site installations. Interfaces with process engineering and maintenance to develop

and support new processes and applications. Sequences vendor schedules to insure proper interface and deployment.

Plans and designs layout, equipment selection, HVAC and power requirements, etc. Determines equipment required

for storage capacity needs. Manages capital and facility expense budgets. Liaison for hardware, facility vendors,

laboratories for testing and product evaluation.

Nature of Contribution- Technical professional with limited experience. Primarily completes standard work.

Knowledge - Has basic working knowledge of technical principles and methods within own discipline / specialty area.

Integrates basic principles of discipline with processes and procedures to complete own job. Grows current knowledge of

AT&T technologies, systems.

Analysis and Problem Solving - Solves non-routine problems by applying limited judgment to select appropriate standard

procedures. Articulates and refines identified issues within own area. Analyzes a variety of factors within applicable

standards and procedures to develop solution. Reviews structured technical problems and independently selects

appropriate methods.

At AT&T, our Chief Technology Office (CTO) is the embodiment of innovation. We're responsible for developing,

designing, planning and building AT&T's wireless and wired networks, including the nation's fastest 3G wireless network,

our groundbreaking U-verse network and one of the world's largest and most advanced IP backbone networks. Just

as importantly, our team conducts industry-leading research and development for network technologies as well as the

applications that take advantage of connectivity.

NETDP Job Description for 1st level management hires

The AT&T Network Planning & Engineering Technical Development Program (NP&E NETDP) is a great opportunity for graduates interested in  joining a very dynamic organization using cutting-edge tools and technologies.  

We are looking for a focused, energetic individual who is looking to start their career in one of the diverse AT&T Network Planning & Engineering fields.  This candidate should be an exceptional graduate with a potential to achieve a high level of performance in a short period of time.  This program focuses on rotational assignments, professional development, and extensive coaching to help you gain the experience necessary to become a successful member within the NP&E team at AT&T.

What to Expect:


NETDP was created to meet the demands of developing technically talented managers that can help AT&T's network grow in the decades to come.  The skills to succeed require candidates to learn new systems and technology quickly, to use data to develop sound network decisions, and to think critically.  For those willing to work hard with their team on these goals, NETDP offers a compelling avenue for career growth and reward.  Possible assignments are RF Engineer, Capacity Manager, Capacity Planner, and Project Manager.

Program Benefits:

Rotational Assignment: NETDP candidates will serve in an initial job for 12-24 months and then transition to a second developmental assignment.  This will accelerate the candidates' knowledge and understanding of AT&T's network.
Professional Development:  NETDP will provide candidates with monthly professional development opportunities that will include technical and industry briefings from leaders within AT&T as well as leadership instruction on topics like teamwork and conflict resolution. 

 Coaching:  NETDP candidates will benefit from formal quarterly counseling with supervisors and constant coaching from supervisors and more experienced peers.  Supervisors are specially selected and trained to help the NETDP candidates' transition from college to the Network Engineering team.
This is a full-time, paid position with employee benefits.
Responsible for the evaluation, procurement, design, technical specifications and support for Network equipment and storage capacity.  Prepares equipment maintenance requirements and policies, identifies and tracks equipment deficiencies and designs / implements rearrangements and improvements.  Plans, organizes and functions as equipment SME for equipment selection and on-site installations. Interfaces with process engineering and maintenance to develop and support new processes and applications.  Sequences vendor schedules to insure proper interface and deployment. Plans and designs layout, equipment selection, HVAC and power requirements, etc.  Determines equipment required for storage capacity needs.  Manages capital and facility expense budgets.  Liaison for hardware, facility vendors, laboratories for testing and product evaluation.

KNOWLEDGE Acquires/demonstrates basic knowledge of principles and methods. Knowledge limited to specific processes/procedures needed to perform assignments within own work area. Basic knowledge of ATT technologies. Limited skill in technical field.

• ANALYSIS/PROBLEM SOLVING Focused on data gathering/compilation/verification. Completes routine tasks. Reviews/solves routine problems applying clearly defined standard procedures.


• INDEPENDENCE Highly directed and supervised; work is assigned, scheduled and prioritized by others. Works on detailed assignments. Work assignment is guided by standard procedures; judgment is minimal.


• CONTRIBUTION TO ATT TECHNOLOGY Contributes through quality and efficiency of own work. Supports technical teams maintaining current technologies.


• COMMUNICATION Displays appropriate listening skills to receive training/directions. Exchanges procedural information with immediate colleagues and/or internal customers. Collaborates with others in own area and seeks assistance and feedback as appropriate. Seeks self development opportunities; demonstrates aptitude for growth.

Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to ATT compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.

At AT&T, our Chief Technology Office (CTO) is the embodiment of innovation. Were responsible for developing, designing, planning and building AT&Ts wireless and wired networks, including the nations fastest 3G, 4G and LTE wireless networks, our groundbreaking U-verse network and one of the worlds largest and most advanced IP backbone networks. Just as importantly, our team conducts industry-leading research and development for network technologies as well as the applications that take advantage of connectivity.

Location Tukwila, WA

Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required

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Position Description
As a Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineering Intern, you will be part of the Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation team within the Flight and Systems Technology division. Primary duties will be supporting engineers in their modeling, simulation and analysis of challenging and exciting design projects related to logistics, supply chain, business strategy, system performance, or combat and communication systems. You will be providing support using or developing optimization and/or continuous modeling and discrete-event simulation tools and methods to model system performance and/or architecture. Common tools used include Extend, Matlab, Model Center, System Dynamics, AnyLogic, plus numerous in-house and custom applications.
-BR&T is the research and development arm of The Boeing Company. As such, our daily work involves cutting edge technologies that are applicable to products and services in the commercial airline and airplane industry, all aspects of the defense and space industries, and potential new industries. An intern position in BR&T thus provides a great overview of the entire company, a large-scale systems integrator.

Competencies
Successful candidates will be inquisitive and have an ability to create mental models, while maintaining a systems [engineering] perspective. Must be able to program in one or more languages, and a working knowledge of statistics and proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets is a must. Successful candidates have a strong desire to learn new tools, methodologies, and software to work on cutting-edge projects. An interest in the field of modeling and simulation along with a fascination with airplanes, spacecraft, military systems/operations or business is also a requirement. Successful candidates have superb communication skills, and are comfortable working in teams and interacting with internal customers within Boeing.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university in an engineering related program?

Do you have experience programming in at least one language?

Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.

Other Job related information
Candidate should be pursuing a BS preferably in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. In addition, secondary areas of study that have proven useful for our Modeling & Sim engineers include business, economics, statistics, international studies, aerospace/aeronautics, gaming, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
- Clearly state your major, month and year of graduation on your resume.
- As a summer intern, you may choose to attend intern classes which include presentations from Boeing Executives and networking events with other summer interns. This position is for Seattle and summer is the perfect time to enjoy the Pacific Northwest. Some of the summertime hobbies enjoyed by our Modeling & Sim folks include hiking, backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing, biking, pub hopping, and taking advantage of Seattle's varied live music and theater scenes.

• Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
• Division Boeing Research & Technology
• Program Fast
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Intern
• US Person Status Required? Yes

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