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Internships and Research Opportunities Matthew Smith: Graduate - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Internships and Research Opportunities Matthew Smith: Graduate Intern for Internship and Research Advising Joe Pham: Peer Advisor for LynxConnect 2 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Ice Breaker! 3 4 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Presentation Time! 5
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What is Experiential Learning?
▪ A process through which students develop knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences outside of a traditional academic setting ▪ Exploration through experience! ▪ Types of Experiential Learning
» Ex: Internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning, fellowships, research assistantships, student teaching, and volunteering
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What is the Experiential Learning Center?
▪ CU Denver’s primary resource for the coordination of experiential learning ▪ Emphasis on an unparalleled student experience ▪ Unique office in a university system
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Missions and Values
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▪ Assist in internship and research process
» Internship search, application process, resume and cover letter help, mock interviews, internship evaluation, etc
▪ Ensure high-quality experiential learning opportunities » You are our priority!
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Finding Experiential Learning Opportunities
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▪ Handshake: Available through the ELC website ▪ LinkedIn ▪ Indeed.com, Internships.com, Google Jobs ▪ Word of mouth ▪ Professional Network
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Internships at CU Denver
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▪ High profile internships of CU Denver students » Ernst & Young » Pixar » Architecture Workshop » Lockheed Martin » Denver Health » Denver Public Schools » Denver Police Department » Anschutz Medical Campus
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Internship Facts
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▪ Chance to apply classroom knowledge into the world of work ▪ Networking opportunities ▪ Evaluation opportunity for students ▪ Paid internships at CU Denver average $14-$16/hr
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▪ For CU Denver internships, 55% of employers offered their interns a position after the internship cycle!!!
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EUReCA!
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▪ EUReCA! Work Study
» Uses Federal Work-Study awards to support students in research » Matches students with qualified faculty
▪ EUReCA! Fellows Program
» Highly competitive summer research program ▪ 40 hours a week » $4,500 stipend » Open to all disciplines ▪ Meant for experienced student researchers
▪ Summer Lynx Academy
» Entering research for new students » Course code: UNIV 1111
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Research Facts
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▪ Research: Scholarly activity in your field
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» Not just working in a lab
▪ There are funding opportunities!
» Check your work-study eligibility
▪ Research experience matters
» Extensive research experience makes you a stronger candidate for graduate school and many fields
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▪ The ELC is a unique resource that helps with coordinating experiential learning ▪ Experiential learning helps clarify your professional aspirations while making you a more qualified and candidate ▪ There are a number of positions, companies, and opportunities to choose from
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Questions?
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CU Denver Resources
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