1. Applying for Internships Autumn Sutherlin January 20, 2004

2. Why do a Research Internship?  Research Experience  Graduate School  It’s better than a lot of alternatives  Different Place

3. What are the types of internships?  Academic Internships  Industry  Research Institutes

4. How do you find an internship?  Internet Our website School/ company websites Google Pick a place you are interested in and e-mail the professor  Bulletin Board Between 258 and the chemistry office or by 281.  Talk to students and professors

5. How do you choose?  Where do you want to go to graduate school?  Location  Type of experience  Program time  $$$$

6. What is involved in the application?  Application form  Transcript http://www.acu.edu/campusoffices/registrar/tra nscript.html  Personal Statement  Recommendation Letters  Mentor selection

7. What do I put in a personal statement?  Why are you interested in research?  What are your career goals? Be honest Do not put that you are only interested in getting a MD They use these as recruiting programs

8. How do I choose a mentor?  Interesting Research  E-mail Ask about their research Are actually taking summer students? What do they expect of a summer student? What experience will you get?

9. GET STARTED!!! Applications are usually due in February or March!