Internships

Summer 2021

  • How To Apply:

    • Eligibility

      • Participant must be currently enrolled in programs leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree (Full-time or part-time)
      • Participant must be U.S citizen, U.S nationals, or permanent residents of the United States
      • Participant must complete a minimum 15 credit hours above the 100 level courses in computer science or cyber-security
      • An exceptional student who has less than 15 credit hours but has proof to demonstrate knowledge in computer science or cyber-security will also be considered

    • Selection

      • An application form
      • A personal statement explaining his/her interest in the REU program
      • A resume including courses taken, academic accomplishments, class projects, and any relevant work experience
      • A copy of an academic transcript
      • (optional) A copy of supplement document such as homework assignment, class project report, and term paper which may help demonstrate your capability in coding and research.
      • A letter of reference from a faculty member (please ask your referrer send the recommendation letter directly to yong.wang@dsu.edu)
      • Please follow the application process to submit all the required documents including a personal statement, your resume, a copy of an academic transcript, and a letter of reference from a faculty member. The application form is available at: https://forms.gle/swCYWx4RbFJcvZh48

    • Important Days

      • Application deadline: Mar 31, 2021
      • Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2021
      • Summer program: June 1 – August 6, 2021
  • Summary:
    • Support from the NSF (Award 1852145) establishes a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in Internet of Things (IoT) security at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, South Dakota. The REU site will host 10 students on DSU’s campus to participate in a 10-week summer program each year of the project. Our summer program is unique in the way it provides the frontline cybersecurity research experiences in IoT, professional development, close student interactions, and follow-up activities to our student participants to build their knowledge and confidence for work in the cybersecurity field. The target student population of the proposed program is women students and students from the institutions with limited cybersecurity research opportunities. The students will work closely with faculty mentors to conduct IoT security research projects. The project will prepare and create a highly skilled and diverse group of students with research experiences in cybersecurity.

    • Research Projects

      • IoT Device Vulnerability Exploitation (Research Mentor: R. Richardson)
      • Cloud Vulnerability Exploitation (Research Mentor: B. Rimal)
      • Ethical Hacking and Incident Reconstruction for Internet of Things (Research Mentor: A. Podhradsky)
      • Integration of ABAC with IoT for Access Management (Research Mentor: Y. Wang)

      Benefits

      • Stipend: $6,000 (paid in the first week, in the fifth week, and in the last week of the program).
      • Paid travel expenses, housing, and meals
      • Conduct frontline cybersecurity research in IoT with DSU faculty
      • Explore and play in our hands-on, state-of-the-art technical labs
      • Collaborate with other students across the nation

      Main activities

      • Work with a DSU faculty mentor and a group of students on a research project
      • Attend cybersecurity seminars, colloquiums, and workshops
      • Attend a weekly project meeting during the summer program
      • Attend other scheduled activities such as GenCyber Camp during the summer program
      • Present your research project at the SD EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Symposium
      • Follow-up activities after the summer program

Spring 2021

Overview

The Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) is designed to recruit the nation’s top cyber talent to the DoD as well as retain our current cyber workforce to help secure our nation against the threats of information systems and networks. CySP scholarship applications are submitted through National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) institutions.

Application Timeline and Deadlines

January 13, 2021 – Wednesday – 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (HST) – Information and Question Session

Any student interested in this scholarship opportunity should attend this virtual session to learn more about the scholarship and application process. Students who are interested and unable to attend this session are requested to send a message indicating your interest with any questions to the faculty coordinator listed below to assist with estimating the number of student applicants.

Virtual Meeting Information

DoD Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (CySP) Student Question and Information Session
Time: Jan 13, 2021 05:00 PM Hawaii

https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94485622707?pwd=SGFqZGNRVkUvYkhQUHF5MWZFRGQvZz09

Meeting ID: 944 8562 2707
Passcode: 349274

February 1, 2021 – Monday – Application Deadline – UH West O`ahu – Faculty Coordinator

Submission Information

Faculty Coordinator: Dr. James Burrell

E-mail Address: jb743@hawaii.edu

Subject Line: DoD Cyber Scholarship Program Student Application

Format: Document attachments or links

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

 

Full-time students currently enrolled in a program leading to an associates, undergraduate, or graduate degree, and pursuing a course of study and/or have a declared major in one of the scientific, technical or managerial disciplines related to computer and network security, with a concentration in a cybersecurity function at a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education (CAE) institution.

Successfully complete a background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment.

Accept a federal appointment with a DoD agency civilian employee as a GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11, based on your qualifications. The duration of obligation for the scholarship is one calendar year for each academic year, or partial year, for which financial assistance (scholarship) is received. The employment may involve travel or changes in duty stations, assignments in different organizations, functional areas, and geographic areas during your obligation period.

GPA 3.2 / 4.0

Note: Additional eligibility requirements are included in the application documentation.

Scholarship Benefits

DoD civilian agency position in cybersecurity upon graduation

Tuition and Fees Reimbursement

Books (course requirement)

Travel (course requirement)

Computer/Laptop (limited to $1,500 in 2020)

Stipend ($25,000.00 for undergraduate students in 2020)

Note: Benefits and amounts subject to change.

Scholarship Application Requirements

Application (Application Form)

Official Transcripts

Resume (Resume Template)

Two (2) Letters of Reference

(UH West Oahu Information Security and Assurance Faculty)

Note: Read the application instructions carefully and address all requirements. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated or considered for this scholarship opportunity.

Scholarship Selection Process

1. CAE Recruitment Student Review Board (UH West O’ahu)

2. Student Endorsement and Ranking (UH West O’ahu)

3. Recruitment Student Selection Process (DoD CySP Program)

4. Draft Meeting (DoD Hiring Agencies)

Scholarship Notification Date

Spring 2021

Summer 2020
  • Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC)
    • How To Apply:
      • Application packet must include:
        • Short (1 page max) cover page, which describes your academic and professional goals in both the near (1-2 years) and long-term (5-7 years)
        • Resume that highlights your experience and academic pursuits
        • Letter of recommendation from faculty
      • Submit application packet to:
        • program_admin@nsoc.health.mil
    •  Summary:
      • The NIWC teams will be coordinating with the UH faculty and other partners, to include the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), and industry partners to identify the knowledge and skills needed for the workforce of tomorrow. The partners will then develop a list of research, engineering, information technology, network, and/or business initiatives for the summer program. Students will work with the UH faculty and Navy partners to perform either individual or team-based research on one of the research topics identified.
    • Details:
      • Timeframe: 26 May 2020 – 14 July 2020. Number of Students: 10-20 Location: Kapiʻolani Community College (Open to all UH students) Internship Salary: $20 an hour. Expected 30 hours per week Monday – Thursday NIWC End of Program Deliverables: Short research paper and presentation on the summer project Course Enrollment: Accepted candidates will be required to complete a UHCC internship class at the internship host campus. Clearance: No clearance required for the initial internship program
  • Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC)
    • How To Apply:
      • Email contacts below:
        • Robyn.Garner.ctr@mhpcc.hpc.mil
        • Wesley.D.Emeneker.ctr@mhpcc.hpc.mil
    • Summary:
      • This internship will investigate and implement new techniques for visualizing network connectivity and communication patterns from many tebibytes of CyberSecurity data. Visualizing large-scale, high-dimensional data is hard. Showing important relationships in the data is even harder. Successful visualization will help researchers improve and develop ML and AI threat detection models.
      • An ideal candidate should have expertise in at least one of these areas:
        • Parallel processing in High Performance Computing
        • Visualizing high-dimensional data
        • Large-scale data analytics
        • Graph-theoretic models and algorithms
  • Akamai Workforce Initiative
    • How To Apply:
      • Application Deadline: 17 February 2020
      • Direct Link:
        • https://akamaihawaii.org/interning/
    • Summary:
      • The Akamai Internship Program offers college students from Hawai‘i an opportunity to gain a summer work experience at an observatory, company or scientific/technical facility in Hawai‘i in an 8-week program. The program has placements for students from community colleges and four-year universities from a wide range of majors. Recent graduates are also eligible.
      • More information provided through the direct link above.
  • Dakota State University – Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
    • How To Apply:
      • Application Deadline: 31 March 2020
      • Application Link:
        • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBPk3age08RoZHROfT_Uu9DDJKDUQ6oISHcA4A6rYN9Xv6qw/viewform
      • A personal statement explaining his/her interest in the REU program
      • A resume including courses taken, academic accomplishments, class projects, and any relevant work experience
      • A copy of an academic transcript
      • A letter of reference from a faculty member (please ask your referrer send the recommendation letter directly to yong.wang@dsu.edu)
    • Summary:
      • 10-week intership in South Dakota with travel, housing, and a $6k research stipend, hacking into IOT devices.
      • Notification of Acceptance: 15 April 2020
      • Summer Program: 26 May 2020 – 31 July 2020
    • Qualifications:
      • Participant must be currently enrolled in programs leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree (Full-time or part-time)
      • Participant must be U.S citizen, U.S nationals, or permanent residents of the United States
      • Participant must complete a minimum 15 credit hours above the 100 level courses in computer science or cyber-security
      • An exceptional student who has less than 15 credit hours but has proof to demonstrate knowledge in computer science  or cyber-security will also be considered
    • Responsibilities:
      • Work with a DSU faculty mentor and a group of students on a research project
      • Attend cybersecurity seminars, colloquia, and workshops
      • Attend a weekly project meeting during the summer program
      • Attend other scheduled activities such as GenCyber Camp during the summer program
      • Present your research project at the SD EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Symposium
      • Follow-up activities after the summer program
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    • How To Apply:
      • Direct Link:
        • hawaiianairlines.com/careers/internships
      • All information regarding the internships can be found on their site
  • Elemental Excelerator Portfolio Companies
    • How To Apply:
      • All eight (8) internships are applied for via the following link
        • elementalexcelerator.com/mission/interns-fellows/
    • Bikeshare Hawaii
      • Marketing and Outreach intern for the Biki bikeshare program in Honolulu
        • Passion for strategic marketing in the bike-sharing field, familiarity with marketing software, and experience/interest in media creation
    • Blue Planet Energy (BPE)
      • Electrical Engineering intern that works directly on the electrical design and functionality of a new product line
        • Attainment, or tentative completion, of a BS in Electrical Engineering, working knowledge of electrical systems, and programming knowledge/experience in production level systems, are all preferred
      • Mechanical Engineering intern that helps build mechanical/structural design and functionality for a new product line
        • Attainment, or tentative completion, of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, is preferred
        • Working knowledge/experience in mechanical and/or structural systems, experience in prototyping/fabricating physical products, and proficiency in CAD design and pen/paper designs
      • Operations & Manufacturing intern that works directly to improve company efficiency through process optimization
        • Currently enrolled in a four-year BS or BA degree, working knowledge/experience in inventory management systems, and passion for clean energy solutions
    • Farm Link Hawaii
      • Food Hub Operations intern that works alongside, and reports directly to, the Market Manager
        • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate business program (with pursuit of a degree in agri-business preferred), passion for growing and improving local food supply chain, and has a can-do attitude
      • Marketing & Outreach intern that works alongside, and reports directly to, the Marketing Lead
        • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate business program (with pursuit of a degree in agri-business preferred), passion for growing and improving local food supply chain, high attention to detail, and is able to thrive in a fast-paced/startup environment
    • Ampaire (California)
      • Business and Marketing Analytics intern that supports the execution of product lifecycle processes for Ampaire’s products
        • Project experience oriented towards aerospace systems is a plus
        • Experienced data analyzer, team player, eager to innovate and engage in a broad range of activities, and experienced in electrical vehicle testing
    • KIGT (California)
      • Customer Success intern works alongside a Customer Success Manager. Interacting with project managers and customers to ensure designs and permittence are completed
        • Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA, strong written/verbal communication skills, and an aptitude for connecting with a broad range of customers
Spring 2020
  • Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC)
    • How To Apply:
      • LinkedIn Link
        • https://www.linkedin.com/posts/richard-chong-9384b64_mhpcc-has-received-25k-to-put-towards-internships-activity-6625902048397316096-bfuI
      • OR Contact Professor Miranda
    • Summary:
      • MMHPCC has received $25K to put towards internships (preferably at the grad student level, but willing to consider undergrad and post-docs).  Primary focus is to help develop visualization tools to provide info on ingestion of big data and for large-scale cyber data analysis.  Potential applicants must be US citizens and must be able to pass/hold a security clearance and/or NACI.
  • TRUE Initiative
    • How To Apply:
      • Submit a resume and cover letter to michellec@hawaiiexecutivecollaborative.org
    • Summary:
      • Apply knowledge and skills to promote the mission of TRUE: to drive adoption of technology to benefit and grow Hawaii businesses and government
    • Qualifications:
      • Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program (with focus on information technology or marketing)
      • Strong written/verbal communication skills
    • Responsibilities:
      • Assist with design, planning, and facilitation of TRUE workshops/presentations
      • Research technologies and options for solving productivity/efficiency challenges
  • Maji Connection: TRUE Initiative
    • How To Apply:
      • Submit a resume and cover letter to michellec@hawaiiexecutivecollaborative.org
    • Summary:
      • Increase the volume of Japanese tourism in Hawaii by leveraging data for the betterment of Hawaii businesses
    • Qualifications:
      • Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program (with focus on analytics or marketing)
      • Strong written/verbal communication skills
      • Proficient grasp on the Japanese language is a plus
    • Responsibilities:
      • Research Hawaii businesses to gather information about their data analysis processes and ideal demographics for Japanese tourists
      • Assist in creating curriculum for Japanese companies to join the TRUE initiative’s use case and study
      • Assist in consulting for Japanese startups/companies to expand business in Hawaii
  • Entrepreneurs Sandbox Programs Intern
    • How To Apply:
      • Submit a resume and cover letter, addressed to Sarah, to sarah@theboxjelly.com
    • Summary:
      • Under the supervision of the Strategic Programs & Events Manager, you will support the operations of the Entrepreneurs Sandbox
    • Qualifications:
      • Currently enrolled in a two or four-year program
      • Strong written/verbal communication skills
      • Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, etc.)
      • Strong interest in entrepreneurship and co-working innovation and tech
      • Experience in event planning and customer service are preferred, but not required
      •  Digital marketing knowledge is preferred, but not required
    • Responsibilities:
      • Support internal and external events
      • Implement, analyze, recommend, and report on surveys/events
      • Prepare weekly meeting reports
      • Respond to phone calls and emails
      • Handle tour guide duties of the facility, create member database(s), develop sponsorship packages, and create event workflows
      • Manage the organization’s social media presence and create marketing materials
Summer 2019
  • Splunk Product Security Engineer Internship
    • Knowledge of programming (Python preferred)
    • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25 and other most common security issues
    • Previous experience with software/application security and security engineering
    • Familiarity with Secure SDLC
    • Passionate about helping developers and making products more secure!
    • Enthusiasm for solving interesting problems, knack for automating
    • Experience with version control systems, Git or similar
    • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Spring 2019

• Strong interest in Earth science and remote sensing • At least 18 years of age by the start of the term for which you are applying • Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale at current school (or last school for those not presently enrolled) • Ability to provide personal transportation to and from the DEVELOP location • U.S. citizenship is required to apply to some DEVELOP locations

Fall 2018
  • Crowdstrike Summer 2019 Internships, “Our internships offer an intern stipend for those who meet the eligibility requirements. The stipend can be used towards relocation and housing expenses and the amount varies per work location.”
  • Hire Leeward, Connecting Leeward Residents With Leeward Jobs. Internships available.
  • Goodwill Hawaii Internship (Kapolei)
    • Job Title – I.T. Support Intern (Kapolei Charter School)
    • Location – Kapolei Charter School
    • Status – Non paid, volunteer
    • Hours – Flexible, minimum 8 hours a week
    • Email tlo@higoodwill.org  for more information.
    • Job Description
      • Troubleshoot, repair and install computer systems (PC only)
      • Support and troubleshoot mobile devices (IOS, Android)
      • Assist faculty members with I.T. related problems in the classroom
    • Desired minimum requirements
      • Knowledge in basic PC trouble shooting.
      • Windows Operating System, Office Applications
      • Basic Audio Visual setup (Projector, TV)
    • Benefits of Internship
      • Gain professional work experience related to your degree
      • Learn about the current I.T. Industry
      • Discounts at Goodwill Stores
      • Utilize your workspace for studies, homework and etc
  • World Wide Technology (WWT) 2019 Internship Program, “The WWT Internship Program is a 10 to 14-week summer program designed to give college students an opportunity to experience the workplace prior to graduation and enhance their education.” Internships available in Information Technology.
    • Looking for 3-4 students each summer.
    • Interns are paired with a mentor but are also given an opportunity to work with all the different areas of our local business
    • Internships are paid. Students are expected to be in the office 40 hours a week. Start and end dates align with UH school schedule.
    • No specific skills are required. We are looking for students that are interested in our business and fit our core values.
    • Interns have turned into full time employees in the past.
    • More info at https://www.wwt.com/careers/internship-program/
  • UHWO VETS Program Web Page Development Intern- December 2018-Spring 2019,
    • Dr. Rick Jones is looking to hire an intern to build and maintain the UHWO VETS program web page in support of a grant through the Office of Naval Research.
    • The internship comes with a $1,000 a month stipend for December and the entire Spring 2019 Semester.
    • Based on the program and funding, applicants should be military veterans or current military members and a student in the UHWO BAS ISA, CENT, or IT program.
    • Applicants should have experience building and maintaining websites and working independently.
    • If selected, this internship does qualify as an APSC 490C/I/S capstone practicum for Spring 2019 if you are graduating in May 2019; however, this is not a requirement for selection into this position.
    • Apply directly to Dr. Rick Jones, rmjones7@hawaii.edu
  • U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (Unpaid) – 2019 Summer,
    • The U.S. Department of State Student Internship is an unpaid experience offering U.S. citizen students a chance to participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy.
    • “Potential opportunities for students with ‘scientific backgrounds’ on international issues and possibly ‘information systems’ and ‘logistical support’.”
    • Internships available at the Honolulu Office.
    • Additional information at https://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships/, Closing date: 9/28/2018.
  • The UHWO Governmental Internship Program provides UH West Oʻahu students with the unique opportunity to work with legislators or in the Governor’s office and an opportunity to gain insights into elective politics and observe the legislative decision-making process.
    • Interns work an average of 40 hours per week assisting in a legislator’s office or in the Governor’s office from January through May 2019.
    • Interns will get paid for work and receive the full cost of Spring 2019 Semester tuition while earning 12 academic credits.
    • The program is open to UH West Oʻahu students only.
    • More information, Application deadline: Oct 15, 2018.
  • National Security Agency career opportunities for students and professionals
    • College Internships: Local and mainland internship and student program opportunities, https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html
      • NSA Hawaii’s internship job openings will be posted on www.Intelligencecareers.gov/NSA <http://www.Intelligencecareers.gov/NSA>  from August 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018. Keyword search “Hawaii” on the job posting page to find all of Hawaii’s vacancies.
      • On island, we offer 2 internship programs that are STEM/Cyber focused- Hawaii Technical Summer Intern Program and Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations Summer Intern Program. Both require that you apply this Fall 2018 for Summer 2019 12 week paid internship. You are required to still be enrolled in a college degree program during the internship and cannot have already graduated. However, if you are planning to pursue another degree following graduation, then you are still eligible. If you are a student, I likely have your resume, but you MUST apply online to be considered.
Summer 2018
  • HI Tech Hui is looking for a high performing student and self-starter/driver to jump in with security and network operations. If you fit the description and know you can represent UHWO well, contact Charles Lerch, info@hitechhui.com. www.hitechhui.com
  • Elemental Excelerator Internship and Job Opportunities, EEx Honeywell Marketing Analyst Summer Intern, “Honeywell Smart Energy seeks a self-motivated, creative college-level student or recent college graduate to play a role in the development and maintenance of Water Sensible, a water conservation program with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply.”
  • Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Health Information Technology Department Internship – Waianae Coast Comprehensive is actively seeking interns with any of the following skills: App Development, Web Programming/Design, Graphics, Cybersecurity, Networking, Database Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Science.
Spring 2018 Fall 2017 Summer 2017

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