WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING PROGRAM INTERNSHIPS
Research Intern Titles: Community Outreach,
Campus Outreach, Public Relations, and Programmatic
Supervisor: WISE Director
Hours of Class/Program Activities: 10/week
Hours of Research/Class: 10 hrs/week
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: Spring Semester, 2016
Number of Internships: Multiple Positions
Honors Credits: 3 – Grading: Superior, Pass, Fail
Application Deadline: Open until filled
SUMMARY: The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program aims to increase interest and diversity in the fields
of science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine by offering a variety of outreach programs and student engagement
opportunities at the University of Arizona and throughout southern Arizona. WISE provides internship opportunities for
students interested in developing skills in community and campus outreach, public relations, and program development
and implementation. Throughout the internship period, interns will have the opportunity to be directly involved in program
development, implementation, and evaluation. These internships are particularly well-suited for students with an interest
in issues of diversity, experiential education, and STEMM fields. To learn more about WISE, visit our webpage:
http://wise.arizona.edu/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Education – Preference given to sophomore and above
-Cum GPA – 3.0
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
-Completed Application (see information below)
-Resume
-Name of a Faculty Reference
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Responsible, punctual, detailed oriented
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in and motivated to learn and reflect on content area of internship
- Ability to work with a diverse team
- Knowledge and skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge or willingness to learn Microsoft Publisher or other graphic design software (applicable primarily to those
interested in the public relations focused internship)
Intern Responsibilities
What You Will Learn
Work collaboratively with WISE Director, interns, and
Communication and collaboration skills; an
volunteers to design and implement relevant
understanding of the steps necessary to move from initial
programming.
project idea to implementation and evaluation.
Work independently on assigned internship project with
Time management, problem solving, and/or applied
guidance from supervisor.
program skills associated with assignment.
Attend weekly intern meetings, complete weekly reading
Differing conceptions of diversity, the status of diversity in
assignments, and actively contribute to group discussions.
STEMM fields, reasons for a lack of diversity in certain
fields, strategies for increasing diversity.
Handle in-person and virtual communication with project
Professional protocols for email, phone, and in-person
partners and WISE staff in a professional and effective
communication.
manner.
Document internship experience in a reflective journal or
How to connect personal experience and observations to
paper.
overall program goals and objectives.
Present findings/experience at the end of the semester
Presentation and oral communication oral skills
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Internship Position Descriptions
Community Outreach Intern
The Community Outreach Intern works as part of the WISE program development and implementation team to
design and implement programs and events that aim to increase interest and diversity in STEMM fields in
southern Arizona. In particular, the Community Outreach Intern will work closely with the WISE Director and
community partners to organize semi-annual conferences for middle and high school students. Common
responsibilities include: recruiting workshop presenters; communicating with workshop presenters to ensure
that their needs are met; working with k-12 school staff to recruit students; collaborating with the public relations
intern to develop promotional campaigns; working with WISE Director to develop budgets and complete funding
proposals.
Campus Outreach Intern
The Campus Outreach Intern works as part of the WISE program development and implementation team to
design and implement programs and events that aim to foster the development of more diverse STEMM
communities on the UA campus. In particular, the Campus Outreach Intern will work closely with the WISE
Director to organize workshops to promote the success of UA students and events that increase awareness of
the important contributions made by women and under-represented minorities in STEMM fields. Common
responsibilities include: working with WISE staff and student clubs to develop new program/event ideas;
coordinating the logistics of events and programs; working with the public relations intern to develop
promotional campaigns for campus events; working with the WISE Director to develop event/program budgets
and complete funding proposals.
Public Relations Intern
The Public Relations Intern works as part of the WISE program development and implementation team to
promote WISE programs to the UA community and throughout southern Arizona. In particular, the Public
Relations Intern is responsible for working with other members of the WISE team to develop promotional
campaigns and strategies to increase event attendance and raise the profile of WISE and our mission. Common
responsibilities include: managing the WISE facebook page; developing and implementing promotional
strategies for programs and events; creating promotional materials using Microsoft Publisher and graphic design
software; organize and edit the semi-annual WISE newsletter for distribution to partner organizations and
supporters.
Programmatic Intern
Periodically, WISE has opportunities for interns with certain interests and skill sets to support local STEMM
programs through direct program implementation with community organizations and local schools. In Spring
2015, programmatic interns worked in local schools assisting with after school science clubs, developing and
implementing biodiversity inventory programs, and helping to spread Biosphere 2 science. Intern
responsibilities vary depending on the particular program and program needs. Please contact the WISE Director,
Jill Williams at JillMWilliams@email.arizona.edu to inquire about existing opportunities.
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INTERNSHIP WITH THE
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
PROGRAM
Spring 2016 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your completed application early in the semester. Positions are open until filled. Email application and
resume directly to Honors Internship Coordinator Sharon Overstreet at sharono1@email.arizona.edu .
Your application should include the following:
 A completed application, including additional pages to address the questions below.
 Résumé, including descriptions of relevant laboratory, direct service, or data analysis experience
We encourage you to contact the faculty you are interested in working with before you start the application process.
Complete all demographic and reference information below.
Name:
Student ID#:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Permanent Address:
Summer Address:
Major(s):
College:
Class Standing:
Cumulative GPA:
Projected Date of Graduation:
Faculty Reference Name:
Faculty Reference email:
Faculty Reference phone number:
Please use additional pages to answer the following questions:
Question #1: Why you are interested in a UA Honors WISE-sponsored internship opportunity? (200 word limit)
Question #2: As an intern at WISE, you will work as part of a team. What important and/or unique traits do you bring to
the team that would contribute to the overall goals of WISE? (200 word limit)
Question #3: Review the WISE internship position descriptions, and list your top choice (campus outreach, community
outreach, public relations, programmatic). (200 word limit) Describe why this focus is of interest to you. If you have
interest in more than one focus please list up to 3 in the order of your interest.
Question #4: What are your current career goals? (150 word limit)
Question #5: List and describe up to five extra-curricular activities that you are involved in or were recently involved in.
(200 word limit)
In addition to submitting written responses to the five questions above, please attach your one page résumé
to this document.
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