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The Robert Noyce USF Summer Internship Program

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About the Program

The Robert Noyce USF Summer Internship program for undergraduate STEM majors is designed to encourage students to make connections amongst their major, math or science education research, and teaching practices. It seeks to aid in their development as teachers and decision-makers who can use research-based teaching approaches in a classroom setting.

Students participate in an eight-week mentored experience with faculty from the USF's College of Education or College of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, they are paired with a graduate student mentor, to support them throughout the internship.

Selected applicants will contribute to a collaborative four-person cohort. Together, they will learn, build on research skills, formulate research questions and analyze data—all within the
context of teaching children math and science in informal settings. This experience allows for opportunities in both human subject, and qualitative research. Interns will also participate in workshops, and outings aimed at enriching their internship experience.

This summer research experience will conclude with interns presenting their research at a university-wide symposium, showcasing summer undergraduate research experiences.

This program is funded by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE-1439776.

Program Benefits 

Robert Noyce USF Summer Interns will:

  • Earn a $5,000 stipend.
  • Apply and build on research skills as they:
    • Formulate questions, and analyze data within an educational context.
    • Learn new skills as they work with human subjects, and analyze qualitative data.
    • Bolster their communication skills as they present education ideas to audiences such as researchers, teachers, and students.
    • Work with a graduate student mentor.
    • Expand their knowledge base as they participate in workshops, seminars and visits to STEM focused facilities.
    • Learn about the impact of informal science learning as they work with local organizations.

Admissions Requirements

To apply for the Robert Noyce USF Summer Internships Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen, national or permanent resident alien.
  • Be in first or second year of an appropriate major in the sciences.
  • Demonstrate adequate progress in an appropriate math or science major.
  • Maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
  • Demonstrate interest in math or science education at the middle or high school level in a written statement of no more than 200 words.
  • Provide two (2) references from formal or informal math or science professionals.

Apply Now

For more information, please contact us at USF.Noyce@gmail.com.