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Spring 2026 Opportunities
Spring 2026 Opportunities
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Paid Research Positions at LPL
Paid Research Positions at LPL
Are you a current First-Year or Sophomore at the U of A?
The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) is looking for five undergraduates for PAID research work. These would be part time (~20 hours/week) paid positions with an expected duration of 3 years. They are hoping to hire First-Year or Sophomore students so that they can work for the duration of the project.
More information is in the attached flier.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20th
Link: https://lpl.arizona.edu/research-scientists/michael-phillips
Viking 2.0: Mars Life Detection Workshop
Viking 2.0: Mars Life Detection Workshop
Could you be the first to discover life on Mars?
Step into the role of a NASA scientist analyzing data from a simulated Mars life detection mission. Your team will use data from experiments searching for signs of life hidden in subsurface ice – but the data won't cooperate! Expect instrument failures, ambiguous signals, and the constant question: Is this biology, chemistry, or contamination?
This workshop will take place at Sonett Space Sciences March 19th and March 20th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day (We understand you might need to step out for class etc., occasionally, but we recommend staying for the full sessions if possible.)
Over two half-day sessions, you'll analyze, debate competing interpretations, and present to a mock NASA review panel. Your recommendation will address the question: Should we send humans to Mars and risk contaminating the planet?
What you'll learn: How to build evidence-based arguments from messy data and embrace scientific uncertainty.
Perfect for: STEM undergrad and early graduate students. Bring your curiosity and critical thinking!
Spots are limited, sign up here today!: https://forms.gle/LpynuTJQZVgt748i7
Send questions to Nathan Hadland: nkhadland@arizona.edu
Movie Night at AABC: A Discussion of The Martian
Movie Night at AABC: A Discussion of The Martian
Why won't duct tape work on Mars? Can you really grow potatoes in Martian soil? What would it really take to put together a successful Mars mission?
Join us at Sonett Space Sciences on Wednesday, 3/25 at 5 PM for a discussion of movie clips from the Martian. We'll learn about the science (or lack of science!) in The Martian, based on the popular book by Andy Weir.
We will be watching clips from the movie, accompanied by expert commentary from scientists. We'll conclude with a short discussion of the astrobiology themes in Weir's newest movie/book, Project Hail Mary.
Come hang out with Chase Cooper, an Astronomy major with minors in Astrobiology and Mathematics who studies how planets like Earth and Titan appear from space; Nathan Hadland, a planetary scientist and Research Programs Coordinator at the AABC, exploring how microbial life survives in extreme environments on Earth and what that could mean for life on Mars; and Kai Staats, Director of SAM, a sealed and pressurized Mars habitat research center located at UA Biosphere 2 with focus on bioregeneration, plant-based life support for living on the Moon and Mars.
Pizza and beverages provided, all majors welcome!
ASA DataFest 2026
ASA DataFest 2026
We are excited to announce the 2026 ASA DataFest, a weekend-long data hackathon taking place from March 27-29, 2026.
What is ASA DataFest?
ASA DataFest offers undergraduates from any discipline the opportunity to tackle real, challenging datasets over a weekend in collaborative teams. Open to all UA undergraduates interested in hands-on data science experience.
Teams. 2-5 members. Pre-registration does not require a finalized team. Organizers will assist in forming interdisciplinary teams and honor teammate preferences indicated on the final registration form.
Register individually by scanning the QR code. Space is limited—register early!
See the attached flyer for details. Please send questions to haozhang@arizona.edu.
Interns, Apply from March 27th - May 22nd
We seek undergraduate students to join our AY26-27 internship program. Eligibility includes full-time University of Arizona Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at the start of the Fall 2026 semester, enrolled in any STEM major, or with future STEM aspirations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or naturalized U.S. citizens and have a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Multiple positions are open for paid, mentored research experiences on and off the U of A campus.
The Space Grant Program offers intern & mentor project matching, a $16.50/hour wage, the opportunity for interns to attend our annual statewide Symposium to present their research, events and networking opportunities, and so much more.
Awards will be announced in late July / early August for the upcoming academic year. Find more information on our website.
Summer 2026 Opportunities
Summer 2026 Opportunities
Internship Opportunities at Intel
Internship Opportunities at Intel
Summer Internship at Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC)
Summer Internship at Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC)
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
We are recruiting for a special cohort, called Cohort 27D, of scholars who will graduate in May 2027. OUSD (R&E) [Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering) is seeking majors from engineering (all), science, and math.
https://acqirc.org/dctc/dctcscholarapp/
If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Here is a link if you would like to set up a meeting: https://calendly.com/larryhead/30min
As of today, there will be no recruiting for a normal Cohort ’28. I will let you know if this changes, but I do not believe it will.
Thanks for your interest in DCTC.
Larry Head
Professor, Systems and Industrial Engineering
Director, Craig M Berge Engineering Design Program
PI, Defense Civilian Training Corp (DCTC) Pilot
University of Arizona
GPAP_2026school_advertisement.pdfESSS 2026 brochure.pdfEindhoven Semicon Summer School 2026
Eindhoven Semicon Summer School 2026
Application Deadline: March 29, 2026
The Eindhoven Semicon Summer School is open to BSc and MSc students from all fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) who want to learn more about the latest technologies in semiconductors in Europe.
The University of Arizona will select two (2) students to attend the Eindhoven Semicon Summer School 2026. Applications will be reviewed and two students will be selected by the Director of the Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing (CSM) and U of A faculty reviewers. CSM will cover travel and accommodation expenses of the two students selected.
Summer school dates are August 24-28, 2026, with days before and after for travel.
Apply to the UA competition here: https://forms.gle/5hVaPCnvaSsM9cUY7
500-word statement, “Why do you want to attend the Eindhoven Semicon Summer School?”
2-page CV or resume in PDF format
Confirm possession of a passport and eligibility to travel in August 2026, if accepted.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE by March 29, 2026, by Midnight.
The selected students will be notified by CSM in early April 2026.
For more information about the program: https://www.tue.nl/en/research/institutes/casimir-institute/esss
Questions on the UA competition? Please email Dan Moseke, CSM Project Director: dmoseke@arizona.edu
TSMC Summer DNA Internships
TSMC Summer DNA Internships
Application Deadlines: February 2026 (Taiwan) or March 2026 (Phoenix)
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program supports intensive research by undergraduate students in any area of research funded by NSF.
Undergraduate students can apply directly to REU Sites to participate in research projects across the United States and the world. REU-supported students receive stipends and in many cases assistance with housing, meals and travel.
Graduate School Opportunities
Graduate School Opportunities
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