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Internship Overview
The CBST hosts a Summer Internship Program
for Undergraduate students. For a period of 8 to 12 weeks students get involved in on-going research projects in the following areas: Bioimaging, Molecular & Cellular Biophotonics and Medical Biophotonics.
Goals of the program
- Engage students in exciting, cutting edge, interdisciplinary scientific research
- Introduce students to various career paths in Biophotonics
- Increase the diversity of undergraduate students participating in CBST-related research
- Help develop the professional skills of undergraduate researchers
Benefits to students
- RESEARCH: Work with scientists, postdocs and graduate students in a real laboratory environment.
- LOCATIONS: Opt for a research internship at UC Davis campus (Davis, CA) and UC Davis Medical Center (Sacramento, CA). Other available options: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA and Mills College, Oakland, CA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Participate in a weekly workshops designed to help you develop skills in areas related to: résumé writing, public speaking, networking, and career options, between others.
- CBST ANNUAL RETREAT: Attend the CBST Annual Retreat, where you will meet and network with the community of CBST faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students; attend the scientific sessions, and enjoy free time for fun activities.
- ANNUAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP SCIENTIFIC MEETING: Present your summer project at the Annual Summer Internship Scientific Meeting. All CBST researchers, students and postdocs are invited to attend.
- HAVE FUN: Participate in fun extra-curricular activities, including day-trips and pizza nights, aimed to bring interns together and favor the development of a supportive community.
- STIPEND: Receive a $500/week stipend to support the costs of local living.
Potential Areas of Research for Summer Interns
Housing and Living in the area
What previous interns said about the program:
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For additional information e-mail cbst-internship@ucdavis.edu