What research, internship, and fellowship opportunities exist during the summer months and how do I participate?
The summer break is the ideal time to gain experience in industry, effectively preparing students for an exciting career. A summer internship working for a company can have many benefits, such as: providing insight in the field, making a valuable addition to your resume when you apply for jobs at graduation, establishing extremely valuable contacts, and providing summer income. It also gives you the chance to actually practice the engineering and science you have been learning in courses at Columbia. To find summer internship opportunities, you can ask individual faculty members if they have industry contacts in your areas of interest. The department also maintains a database of alumni with their work contact information, available through the department’s Web site. The students can send their resume with a cover letter, inquiring if summer internships are available. Another important source of help is the Columbia Center for Career Education (CCE). CCE exists as a bridge for students
