Oak Ridge National Laboratory Internship
Internship Information
Internship Information
Funded by a Robert Noyce grant from the National Science Foundation, this internship aims to
engage STEM students in educationally purposeful activities that allow them the opportunity to examine
their interest in and disposition for teaching science or mathematics in middle or high schools.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is located in Oak Ridge, TN and is the U.S. Department of
Energy’s largest science and energy laboratory. ONRL is managed by the University of Tennessee and
Battelle Memorial Institute and is located about 7 miles from the town of Oak Ridge and about 25 miles
from Knoxville, TN, home of the University of Tennessee. Two STEM Education freshmen or
sophomores will be jointly selected (see selection processes) by the UNSP PI and Co-PI, National
Laboratory researchers, mentors and education personnel to serve as National Laboratory Summer
Interns (NLSIs). NLSIs will work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratory’s
research programs.
The NLSIs will be enrolled in the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program
during their entire time at ORNL. The SULI encourages undergraduate students to pursue science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the
Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed
at one of 17 DOE National Laboratories. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff
scientists or engineers, on projects related to ongoing programs.
Travel
Noyce will provide a travel stipend.
Housing
If the intern must travel more than 50 miles, Noyce will provide each intern a housing allowance of $125
per week for a total of 10 weeks.
Payment
Interns will receive an additional stipend of $425.00 per week.
Duration
Participants should expect to spend at least 40 hours per week (for 10 weeks) and at least 8 hours per
day in activities and/or research related to their internships.
Assignments
Each intern is expected to complete the full ten week program; complete entrance and exit surveys;
submit a complete copy of a research paper or presentation (depending on the individual laboratory’s
policy); submit an Education Module; submit an abstract of his or her research in the required format;
and attend all scheduled events including lectures, tours and group activities.
For more information visit: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Internship
Internship Application Information Sheet
Application Deadline: January 30th
Eligibility
 Must be at least 18 years old
 Must be a full time STEM Education freshman or sophomore
 Have successfully completed UTSM 1010 and be enrolled in a STEM Education course
 Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident
 Have a primary major in a STEM discipline
 Have a minimum overall, UTSM, and content major GPA of at least 2.5
 Have made progress towards content area coursework
Application Materials
The applicant must submit a complete STEM Research Summer Internship Program Application Packet
including:
 Internship Application Form
 Essay Requirement
 Resume
 Most recent transcripts from UTC and other college-level institutions attended
 Two letters of recommendation from UTC STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
faculty. Please arrange for these letters to be received by the application deadline.
Submission
All required materials must be submitted as a complete packet to:
STEM Education
Attn. Mark Harvey
Collins Street Annex #110
615 McCallie Ave. Dept. 7156
University of TN at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Internship Information
Materials must be submitted by January 30th
Last Name
First Name
DOB (MM-DD-YYYY)
Middle Init.
Gender
Classification
Email
Address
UTC ID
Phone Number
Apt. #
City, State
Major
Cumulative GPA
Zip
Concentration/Minor
Content GPA
Place of employment
UTSM GPA
Part-time or Fulltime
Please submit an essay describing: 1) your experiences while working with adolescents as a coach, tutor, mentor, camp
Counselor, youth group leader, or co-worker, 2) your interest in teaching the science or math subjects, and 3) how
participating in the Noyce Summer Internship program would benefit your educational goals or future career choices.
Please also submit the following:
⧠ Most recent transcripts from UTC and all other college-level institutions attended
⧠ A resume of personal accomplishments (including an explanation of science/mathematical equipment operation
experience, any computer programming experience as well as knowledge of computer languages
⧠ A copy of the student’s FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
⧠ Two letters of recommendation from UTC STEM faculty
I acknowledge that the above information is correct and that I meet the eligibility requirements. I authorize the selection
committee to view my academic records to fully assess my qualifications.
Signature:
Date:
Complete application received by:
Date: