High School BLIPS: Berkeley Lab Internships for Precollegiate Scholars (Formerly HSSRPP)
Applications available 1-Dec-2009
Program Description
- BLIPS is a seven-week internship which provides high school juniors with the opportunity to work with world class scientists or engineers on projects related to the Laboratory’s research programs. Assignments cover a wide range of laboratory tasks and assistance in basic research.
- Interns will receive a stipend of $2,000.
- Berkeley Lab does not provide housing for BLIPS interns
- The Laboratory provides shuttle bus service throughout its 200-acre facility, and from the UC Campus and the Berkeley BART station. Berkeley Lab shuttle services are for official employee and guest use only.
Audience/Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- A U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A high school junior in the 2009-2010 academic year (Transcripts must reflect student is currently a junior)
- Attending school in one of these San Francisco Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
Key Dates
- Applications available: 1-Dec-2009
- Applications due: 19-Feb-2010 by 5:00 p.m.
- Transcripts due: 5-Mar-2010
- Recommendations due: 5-Mar-2010
- Program begins: 16-Jun-2010
- Program ends: 6-Aug-2010
Selection Process
Selection will be based upon the candidate’s:
- Interest in science
- Academic grades
- Recommendations
- Availability of placements at the Lab
Preference will be given to students from the Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County school districts.
Deliverables/
Requirements
In addition to their research assignments, interns will:
- Write a one-paragraph biography
- Write a scientific abstract
- Prepare and give a presentation at the end of the program
- Participate in a variety of workshops
- Attend lectures and seminars
Students must attend the entire program and meet Laboratory standards in every aspect of their work.
