Professional Development Opportunities

Events and Conferences

BASF NextGen Graduate Student Innovation Session

Graduate students can apply to presentation at the BASF NextGen Innovation Session. This is a rare opportunity to present your current research to one of our strongest industry partners. An oral presentation competition and lunch will be held on November 5 at BASF’s RTP location, and will be followed by a professional development activity. Cash awards for the competition winners: $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $200 for third place.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
Event Date: November 5, 2024 from 11 am to 12pm
Event Location: BASF’s RTP location at 26 Davis Drive

Learn more and apply

SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Ag and Sciences Career Expo

The Ag and Sciences Career Expo provides an opportunity for employers to network face-to-face with NC State students who are seeking internships and full-time career opportunities in fields such as agriculture, sciences and mathematics.
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Talley Student Union, State Ballroom

Learn more

N.C. PSI 2024 Hackathon

Interested in joining us on October 18-20, 2024 for the N.C. PSI Hackathon?

Get Notified When 2024 Registration Opens

Internships and Fellowships

STEPS Center Communications Assistant

📢 Join the STEPS Center Team! STEPS is looking for an undergraduate student at NC State to work as a communications assistant this Fall.

✏ What you’ll do:
– Create social media posts and news releases
– Support developing YouTube videos and webpages
– Assist with overall Center communication strategy
and more! The role is part-remote and part in-person and flexible to your course schedule.

💡 Interested? Email Meagan Kittle Autry (makittle@ncsu.edu) with resume and use the body as a cover letter to explain your interest.

Email Meagan

• Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Paid Internship
  For undergraduate AND graduate students
  Learn more and apply here
  
• High Impact Internship & Research Experiences Symposium
  For undergraduate AND graduate students
  Do you have an exciting summer internship or research project? Join us at the High Impact Internship & Research Experiences Symposium (HI-RES) to share your summer experiences. You’ll have the chance to present your experiences to fellow students, college leaders, and industry professionals. You’ll inspire other students to pursue similar internships, and maybe even find a new internship or job opportunity through networking!
  Register here
  

NSF I-Corps Program

The I-Corps Program at NC State offers a NSF training program aimed at helping scientists and engineers extend their ideas, research and inventions into the marketplace. This program consists of a four-session course focused on entrepreneurship and exploring the commercial viability of innovations.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Program Dates Vary 
*If accepted, your team will be placed in the next available cohort.
Learn more and apply

Learn more and apply 

SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

Offers STEM students who are currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. a full scholarship, internships, annual stipends, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense.

Applications Deadline: December 1 at 5:00 p.m. EST
The SMART Program accepts applications annually from August 1 to December 1.

Learn more and apply 

Student Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Enhance your expertise and collaborate with many of the nation’s leading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experts as you complete your research. Opportunities are available for current undergraduate and graduate students to participate as members of research teams at ORNL. All internships come with a stipend.

Learn more 

Other Opportunities

• CASS Career Coaching Program
  For undergraduate students
  CALS Alumni for Student Success (CASS) Career Coaching is the college’s premier mentoring program where current CALS undergraduate students get paired with CALS alumni for a year of career mentoring and prep. Students in CASS get a chance to build impactful relationships with alums and industry experts that help build student success.
  Sign up here 

N.C. PSI Educational Outreach Opportunities

There are many ways to get involved with the N.C. PSI’s Educational Programs for K-12 students. Whether its developing activities from your research, talking with students about career paths, or getting hands-on in the demo lab, the possibilities are endless. Click the link below to learn about some of the ways you can help out!

Learn More and Volunteer

Resources