Internship Opportunities
What You Will Find Below
- NIWC Internship
- SDSU Summer Undergraduate Research Academy
- Scripps Institute Research
- Border Talent Region Pipeline
- NASA/California Space Grant Consortium Microcomputer & Robotics Internship
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Internship
NIWC internship focuses on interdisciplinary projects in various STEM fields. Interns will receive hands-on experience as members of a research group, carrying out fundamental work in areas pertaining to NIWC Pacific.
Open to ALL qualified Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) students.
Internship Highlights
- In-person summer mentored research internship (June 2, 2025 to August 7, 2025) at NIWC Pacific in Point Loma, San Diego.
- Up to $5,000 internship stipend.
- Access to work-based research facilities carrying out fundamental work in areas pertaining to NIWC Pacific.
- Hands-on technical and skills training focused on interdisciplinary projects in various STEM fields.
- Networking and professional development opportunities.
- Enroll in a Work Experience Education course (290) in Summer 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Majoring in any of the following: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Completed some college level Math or Physics (Math 250 & Physics 270 preferred).
- Plan to transfer to a 4-year institution from SWC.
- 3.0 GPA or above preferred.
- Dedicate at least 15 to 20 hours per week to the internship.
- Able to commit to internship dates and requirements.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Applications claiming dual citizenship may not be eligible.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, April 9, 2025!
Applicant Interviews (DATES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED)
We will contact selected candidates between April 14-16 to schedule an in-person,
30 minute interview on either of the following dates:
- Thursday, April 17, 2025, between 4:40pm - 6:40pm
- Friday, April 18, 2025, between 9:30am - 11:30am
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the Summer 2025 Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Internship Application and attach your current résumé, Student Education Plan (SEP) dated within one year,
and all your unofficial college transcripts.
SDSU Summer Undergraduate Research Academy
Who should apply:
- MESA undergraduate students interested in Research; whether Industry or Graduate School is intended
- Preferred: Junior, Senior, rising sophomore considered
- Completion of particular prep for major courses may be required
No prior research required!
Program Dates: June 2 - July 25, 2025
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025!
Activities Included
- Minimum 25 hours a week in lab
- Kick off/Prep meetings
- Bi-weekly group meetings
- Poster presentation
Program Benefits
- 8-week immersive experience in various SDSU Research Labs
- Hands-on research guided by faculty & graduate student mentors
- Professional development
- Minimum $3,600 stipend
Apply by visiting the Summer Undergraduate Research Academy - Student Interest Form 2025 here!
Scripps Institute Research
Summer research opportunity for Southwestern College STEM students majoring in Biology
and Chemistry:
1. Interested in research and its applications, especially in the fields of Neurobiology,
Microbiology, Immunology, and/or Chemical Biology (Explore more at Scripps Research)
2. Planning to transfer from SWC to a 4-year college or university
3. Completed some core STEM classes towards their major
4. 3.0 GPA or above preferred
Dates: June 2nd - August 8th 2025 (In-Person at Scripps Research in La Jolla)
Program benefits include:
1. Ten Weeks cutting-edge research experience guided by faculty and their research
teams
2. $6,000 Stipend to support your full participation and dedication to this program
3. Professional development workshops and community building activities
4. Presentation of your work at Summer Research Symposium at Scripps and other professional
venues
To Apply:
Complete the 2025 Scripps Summer Research Application by April 7, 2025!
Contact mesa@swccd.edu with questions and/or any support you may need to complete this application.
Border Region Talent Pipeline Paid Summer 2025 Internship
This summer internship opportunity is available to students interested in gaining
work experience in different areas of business, computing, or engineering.
OPEN TO ALL Engineering majors at Southwestern College!
- Get up to 240 hours of paid work experience in business, computing or engineering!
- Opportunities to work in-person, remotely, or hybrid
- Earn $22/hour
Eligibility Application Closed: February 28, 2025.
To learn more and for future opportunities, visit the Border Region Talent Pipeline K-16 Collaborative website.
NASA/California Space Grant Consortium Microcomputer & Robotics Internship
The MESA Program & UCSD/NASA Space Program invite you to join a team of Southwestern students to learn from on this project-based experience!
Projects will be centered around the use of low-cost programmable microcomputers (Arduino based) to collect, store, and transmit in-field sensor and GPS locator data, as well as drive a controller. Previous projects included onboard experiments involving near-space ballooning, launch vehicles, small satellites, remote controlled aircraft, and ground robotics. Non-aerospace projects included wearable sensor vests or helmets for sports and health monitoring, or earth science experiments.
The UCSD/NASA Space Program will provide participants with:
- $650 scholarship award for each participant
- Arduino kits and supply stipends for team projects
- Fieldtrip to a California NASA Research Center
- NASA Webinars from CA Space Grant Affiliates
- Faculty mentoring
Are you interested in applying your creative ideas?
Contact: MESA Program Director, Mourad Mjahed, at mesa@swccd.edu if interested in
joining.
View Projects from Summer 2022!
*Only students who are U.S. Citizens will be able to receive these scholarship awards. Students who are non-U.S. Citizens may still participate in the projects.
For additional information visit: The California Space Grant Consortium website.