2025 Statewide California Earthquake Center Summer Internships

[SCEC Internships]

The Statewide California Earthquake Center (SCEC) Internships engage undergraduate students in cutting-edge earthquake science. SCEC Interns develop essential skills in research and data analysis, explore STEM careers, and gain valuable experience in the scientific process. Develop skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and system-thinking and join our diverse community of experts from over 90 institutions!

Undergraduate students interested in earthquake science have the opportunity to apply for two internship programs:

The SOURCES program offers students nationwide the opportunity to conduct impactful earthquake science research through remote mentorship with leading experts and provides an accessible pathway to geoscience and for students to build connections with peers and experts. 

The SURE program pairs students with top researchers for a hands-on journey into the world of geoscience. Interns dive into real projects like seismic modeling and earthquake engineering, and gain skills in labs and field sites across the nation.

Our SCEC Internships include:

• Flexible Mentorship Options through remote mentorship or in-person at a researcher’s institution.
• Financial Support of $700 a week for 8–10 weeks, plus additional funding for research needs.
• Professional Development training, workshops, skill-building sessions, and career pathway talks by SCEC professionals.
• Research Presentation at SCEC’s Annual Meeting and other professional conferences
• Academic Year Research beyond the summer through continued mentorship and project opportunities (optional).

SCEC summer internships last 8-10 weeks from June to August. The official start and end date is based on research project needs and will be agreed upon by mentor and intern before the start of the program.  

Applications are open to undergraduate students nationwide, across all grade levels and STEM disciplines, with priority given to submissions received by February 16, 2025.

Visit www.scec.org/internships to learn more and apply!

Questions? Email scec-int...@usc.edu

 

Sincerely,

SCEC Internships Team

Experiential Learning and Career Advancement

 

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Statewide California Earthquake Center

University of Southern California

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