Community College Institute

About CCI

This program places students from community colleges in paid internships in Science and Engineering and Technology at any of several different locations (see Choosing a Lab). Because of the comprehensive nature of this program many of the participants have felt it has had an enormous influence on their careers. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. They also attend career planning and numerous training/informational sessions. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities (see Choosing a Lab).

The CCI only runs during the summer term.

What is Expected of Each Participant

Every participant is required to:

• Complete the full ten week program
• Complete entrance and exit surveys on the EDULINK web-site
• Behave in a responsible and professional manner
• Submit a complete copy of a Research Paper or Power Point presentation (depending on the individual laboratory's policy)
• Submit an abstract of their research in the required format
• Attend all scheduled events including lectures, tours and group activities.

Participants should expect to spend more than 40 hours per week and more than 8 hours per day in activities and/or research related to their internships.

Length of Appointment

An appointment is for 10 weeks during the Summer Term (May through August).