Internships give students hands-on experience

(Lead, S.D.; December 8, 2014)? Sanford Lab?s commitment to education can be seen in the many outreach programs offered across the region, its efforts to advance science through world-class research, and its generous offering of summer internships. This summer up to six students will be given the opportunity to work alongside scientists, engineers and health and safety personnel at Sanford Lab.

?Internships are all about the student experience,? said Deputy Education and Outreach Director Peggy Norris. ?They help students figure out what they want to do and give them the opportunity to work with people from around the world in a unique environment.?

The Dave Bozied Internships are open to students majoring in one of six areas: physics, chemistry, geology, engineering (environmental, geological, mining, industrial, chemical or mechanical), science education or communication or related disciplines. Applicants must have a South Dakota address or be attending a university in the state.

Two engineering students will be selected to receive Chris Bauer Engineering Internships. Created in memory of the late Chris Bauer, a former electrical engineer at Sanford Lab, the internships allow students to get hands-on experience. Preference will be given to electrical engineering majors.

?We?re thrilled to once again offer students this opportunity,? said Executive Director Mike Headley. ?Our programs offer students valuable real-world experience while helping us meet the challenges of operating the deepest underground science laboratory in the United States."

Students receiving internships are paid $12.50 an hour; additional compensation may be offered to offset some travel or living expenses. The deadline to apply is January 9, 2014. For more information on internships at Sanford Lab, contact Peggy Norris at 605-722-5049 or pnorris@sanfordlab.org.