1. Montgomery College Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Unit Calculus I Class November 11, 2015 Internships, Undergraduate Research & STEM Transfer

2. Internships & Experiential Learning November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit Internships Private industry, government agencies, universities Most engineering and science interns are well paid Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Research universities host undergraduates in research program Valuable opportunity to determine education/career goals Cooperative Education (Student Pathways) Career Development/Experience – Workforce Development Possible transition from student to professional position Student Conferences & Competitions

3. Internships November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit Why do I want to have an internship? Employers want to hire graduates with hands-on experience Employers pay higher salaries to graduates with experience Where do I find STEM internships? STEM Internships Web Site MC Student Employment Services – eJobs USAJobs - U.S. Federal Government Opportunities Company and Government Agency web sites

4. Internship Employers November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit Stress Indicators, Inc. [SmartBolts] – MC eJobsSmartBoltsMC eJobs Patton Electronics – MC eJobs Patton ElectronicsMC eJobs Hillcrest Labs Montgomery College NIST Scholars Program J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) Genomics Scholars Program National Institutes of Health (NIH) Naval Surface Warfare Center/Carderock Division NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Georgetown University See Montgomery College eJobs and STEM Internships Web Site for opportunitiesMontgomery College eJobsSTEM Internships Web Site

5. Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit National Science Foundation (NSF) Federal Government Agencies Undergraduate research at host institution Student associated with specific research project Work closely with the faculty and other researchers Students are granted stipends ($$$$) + expenses Must be citizens or permanent residents of the US REU site may be at either a US or foreign location Applications open October 1!!!

6. REU November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit SEM Internships – REU web pages National Science Foundation The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) University of Maryland - College Park Georgia Institute of Technology NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

7. Majors That Pay You Back Top 10 Majors by Salary Potential Methodology Annual pay for bachelor’s graduates without higher degrees. Typical starting graduates have two years of experience; mid- career graduates have 15 years. http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report-2014/majors-that-pay-you-back

8. Prepare for Transfer NOW! November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit Research Colleges and Universities that interest you Academic requirements: GPA, courses Cost of attendance Application deadlines for admission and financial aid

9. Annual Tuition & Fee Comparisons November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit Montgomery College 2015–16 Montgomery College tuition & fees $4,728 – in-county - 15 cr./sem. Univ. of Maryland CP 2015–16 Univ. of Maryland CP tuition & fees $9,996 – in-state – full-time Engineering tuition differential: 2015 = $700.00, 2016 = $1,400.00 U. of Maryland Balt. Co. 2015–16 U. of Maryland Balt. Co. tuition & fees $11,006 – in-state – full-time Georgia Tech 2015 – 2016 Georgia Tech Tuition & fees $30,004 – out of state - 7+ credits/sem. George Washington University 2015 – 2016 George Washington University Tuition & fees $50,785 – fixed - 10 consecutive semesters

10. Questions? November 11, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Unit Michael Mehalick Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Internship Coordinator Michael.Mehalick@montgomerycollege.edu 240-567-4083 Science Center SC-238