Project Title:  Engineering Intern

Location:  Farmington, CT

Start/End Dates: (Flexible) Summer 2023. Estimated 10-12 weeks at 40 hours/week.

Internship Type:  Technical, Industrial

Brief Description:  Assist Engineering and Production groups to achieve process quality and throughput goals for the aerospace, power generation, and defense industries. Design tool models for traditional or additive machining using SolidWorks. Create CNC programs for manufacturing parts and/or fixtures. Create/modify/maintain Operation Sheets to assist manufacturing. Data collection for part conformity and process capability analyses.

Desired Job Requirements: Full-time student currently enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an Engineering or Engineering technology program with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizenship. Proficient in SolidWorks CAD Modeling.

Preferred Qualifications: Interest in aerospace or manufacturing engineering and/or hands on manufacturing experience is a plus. 3D print experience (metals and plastics). CAM (Mastercam) programming.

Number of Students:  1

Project Title:  Manufacturing Applications Engineer – Additive / Machining

Location:  Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, East Hartford

Start/End Dates: June 5 – August 31, 2023 (start/end dates can be flexible)

Brief Description:  CCAT is seeking an engineer capable of conducting a wide range of projects in support of the application and development of additive technologies for commercial companies, government programs and academia. Hands-on working knowledge of additive manufacturing or 3D printing technologies is preferred. Intern will be exposed to all of the technologies within CCAT’s Additive Technologies, Optimization and Machining Lab: wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), directed energy deposition (DED), Powder Bed Fusion &/or Binder Jetting technologies, equipment operation, materials, and processes. Knowledge of CNC &/or robot programming and operation preferred.

Desired Job Requirements: Full-time student during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an engineering technology program with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Citizenship must meet export control regulations.
Exceptional hands-on and technical competency in the areas of metal additive manufacturing processes – from powder to post processing; additive equipment operation; able to read technical drawings and analyze and solve complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with related technical and Microsoft Office software tools. Understanding of additive/welding metallurgy and metallographic preparation of samples, testing and analysis a plus.

Number of Students:  1

Project Title:  Technical Assistant to the Chief Technology Officer

Location:  Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, East Hartford

Start/End Dates: June 5 – August 31, 2023 (start/end dates can be flexible)

Brief Description:  This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the CTO of CCAT. Over the course of this internship, you will:

• Coordinate the initial process flow for the statewide Engineering Internship program Coordinate the initial process flow for the statewide Engineering Internship program **
• Help to support and strengthen the business development strategy for organization re: federally-funded programs.
• Develop successful working relationships with colleagues (internal) and collaborators (external) during program lifecycle
• Manage the meeting preparation and reporting for key federally-funded programs, strategic partnerships and industry collaboration
• Serve as the principal liaison and go-to focal point for day-to-day technical management of CTO Office

** Student interns will assist in the planning and delivery of a comprehensive cohort-based engineering internship program for college students throughout Connecticut. Responsibilities include: program coordination, administration and logistics, as well as working with students and employers (small to medium-sized manufacturers).

Desired Job Requirements: Full-time student during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an engineering technology &/or business program with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Citizenship must meet export control regulations.

Number of Students:  1

Project Title:  Digital Manufacturing Applications Engineer – Metrology / Automation

Location:  Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, East Hartford

Start/End Dates: June 5 – August 31, 2023 (start/end dates can be flexible)

Brief Description:  CCAT is seeking an engineer capable of conducting a wide range of projects in support of the application and development of digital technologies for commercial companies, government programs and academia. Hands-on working knowledge of digital manufacturing technologies is preferred, e.g. metrology (non-destructive testing), automation, mechatronics, machine learning. Intern will be exposed to all of the technologies within CCAT’s Advanced Design, Automation and Metrology Lab: X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), structured light scanning, digital twin, digital thread, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), equipment operation and processes. Knowledge of robot programming and operation preferred.

Desired Job Requirements: Full-time student during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an engineering technology &/or business program with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Citizenship must meet export control regulations.

Number of Students:  1

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  Education & Programs Intern

Location:  Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford

Start/End Dates:  10 weeks, June-August 2023

Brief Description:  Summer interns will work with Connecticut Science Center staff to facilitate educational programming for our visitors. Interns will be part of a dynamic team developing and delivering engaging public programs on the floor of the Science Center on a variety of science topics to a public audience, including families, adults, and children. The programs will be both in-person and virtual on STEM topics, specifically related to building awareness around STEM Careers. Additionally, interns will have the chance to work with external partners, help create digital content, and plan for events.

Desired Job Requirements:  Full-time students during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. U.S. Citizenship. Pursuing a degree in a STEM field or in Education, and an interest in working with children.  This internship requires the intern to be on-site at the Connecticut Science Center for the full 40-hour work week for the duration of the internship.

Number of Students:  1

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  STEM Special Projects Expansion (K-12)

Location:  20 Church Street. 22nd Floor. Hartford, CT (with some remote or off-site work)

Start/End Dates: May 30 – August 30; 32 hours/week

Brief Description:  The Connecticut Invention Convention is seeking an intern to support a critical expansion initiative designed around creating an asynchronous learning experience that will reach thousands of CT students. This intern will help the CIC will assist the CIC in its deployment of several new STEM summer learning initiatives, including its innovation-focused summer camps. In particular, this intern will support the CIC in in its ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of its programs, and better ensure that historically underrepresented populations are provided critical access to innovation programming.
This internship will provide hands-on experiences supporting student education, the opportunity to meet and coordinate directly with business and tech executives from around the state, and an ability to help guide the direction of programs being supported.

Desired Job Requirements:

Full-time students enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university. Pursuing a degree in a STEM field, Social Services, or in Education, with an interest in working with and supporting K-12 learners.

• Education in Education and/or Social Services
• Drivers license and ability to support some in-person events and programs as necessary (preferred, not required)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Passion for K-12 Education and Community Empowerment
• A firm belief that innovation education should be accessible to all K-12 students

Number of Students:  2

Project Title:  Urban Scholars Day Camp

Location:  Bridgeport, CT 

Start/End Dates: June 12 – August 18; 40 hours/week

Brief Description:  Lead hands-on STEM activities, robotics workshops, and Connecticut Invention Convention activities with middle school campers. Help youth enjoy math and science through fun activities. Serve as a day camp counselor. All camp counselors have two weeks of pre-camp training prior to the seven-week camp program. 

Desired Job Requirements:

Experience working with youth. Robotics experience. Interest in STEM related activities.

Number of Students:  3

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  Material Science & Engineering Internship

Location:  Oxford Performance Materials, South Windsor, CT

Start/End Dates: Summer 2023

Brief Description: Using its proprietary OXPEKK® technology, OPM is leading the way in additive manufacturing in industries from energy to medical implants. OPM is looking for an intern to join their R&D group. The intern will participate in materials science & engineering research through experimentation with OPM’s proprietary coating technology with potential applications in wind power/energy. Interns will participate in cutting edge research to fabricate test materials, perform mechanical testing, and assist with testing documentation.

Desired Job Requirements: Students enrolled in materials science and/or engineering fields would be the best fit for this position. Applicants must be detail oriented and motivated to work on cutting edge research.

Full-time student during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an engineering, engineering technology &/or business program. U.S. citizenship is required.

Number of Students:  1

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  Electrospinning R&D Internship

Location:  Oxford Performance Materials, South Windsor, CT

Start/End Dates: Summer 2023

Brief Description: Using its proprietary OXPEKK® technology, OPM is leading the way in additive manufacturing in industries from energy to medical implants. OPM is looking for an intern to assist in the R&D lab, utilizing electrospinning technology. The goal of the project is to build and validate an electrospinning system and optimize an OXPEKK-SC solution for exploratory research in composite reinforcing webs, tissue scaffolds, coatings, to name a few.

Desired Job Requirements:Students enrolled in materials science or engineering disciplines would be the best fit for this position. Applicants must be familiar with instrumentation, mechanical systems, have strong communication skills and be motivated to work on cutting edge research.

Full-time student during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an engineering, engineering technology &/or business program. U.S. citizenship is required.

Number of Students:  1

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  Engineering Internship

Location:  Oxford Performance Materials, South Windsor, CT

Start/End Dates: Summer 2023

Brief Description: Using its proprietary OXPEKK® technology, OPM is leading the way in additive manufacturing in industries from energy to medical implants. OPM is looking for an intern to join their engineering and operations groups. The intern may participate in everything from R&D, manufacturing, quality and product logistics.

Desired Job Requirements: Students enrolled in engineering or engineering technology fields would be the best fit for this position. Applicants must be detail oriented, strong communicators, and ready to be an integral part of a growing company.

Full-time student during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university in an engineering, engineering technology &/or business program. U.S. citizenship is required.

Number of Students:  1

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  Novel Anticancer Drug Discovery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (NSCLCs)

Location:  Synovel Laboratory LLC, 375 Morgan Lane, Unit 204, West Haven

Start/End Dates:  10 weeks, June-August 2023

Brief Description:  Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (NSCLCs) is the most comment type of lung cancer. There are 3 sub-type of NSCLC, Adenocarcinoma, Squamous cell (epidermoid) carcinoma and Large cell (undifferentiated) carcinoma. The most common causes are smoking and pollution. There are a number of drugs approved for the treatment of NSCLC over the years, for example Gefitinib, Afatinib and Osimertinib. The major problem for patients using those treatment if the development of drug resistant toward the drug over time. Therefore, there is a need for new generation (namely the 4th generation) of drug that tackle the drug resistant issue. This project is focusing on the design and synthesis of novel class of compound that is particularly targeting point mutation that resulted in drug resistant.

Desired Job Requirements:  Desired: Some experience in organic synthesis.
Required: Full-time students during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university with a minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. U.S. Citizenship

Number of Students:  1

FILLED FOR SUMMER 2023 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Project Title:  Novel FtsZ Inhibitor as Anti-MRSA Agent

Location:  Synovel Laboratory LLC, 375 Morgan Lane, Unit 204, West Haven

Start/End Dates:  10 weeks, June-August 2023

Brief Description:  Multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria include the community and healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which cause an alarming patient mortality of over 11,000 deaths in the United States annually. There is an urgent unmet medical need for new antibiotic toward MRSA. A new class of FtsZ inhibitor was shown to be effective as an adjuvant to beta-lactam antibiotics to effectively treat MRSA and minimizing drug resistant. In this project, we will be using De Novo design and molecular modeling to design and synthesize novel FtsZ inhibitor and tested against MRSA strains of E-coli and S. aureus.

Desired Job Requirements: Desired: Some experience in organic synthesis.
Required: Full-time students during Spring 2023 term enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university with a minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. U.S. Citizenship.

Number of Students:  1