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Are You in 9th, 10th or 11th Grade and Interested in Science or Engineering?
Apply for a Summer Apprenticeship in Science or Engineering!
The Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering (ASE) Program provides current high-school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with full-time, 8-week internships in a professional scientific or engineering environment. Positions are available in Oregon and southwest Washington.
ASE Frequently Asked Questions
ASE Student Flyer
Many students with the potential to excel in science or engineering have only a general idea of what a career in research or engineering entails, and little or no contact with adults doing this work in the community.
For eight weeks during the summer, interns participate in the ASE program for the equivalent of full-time employment at their mentors’ workplaces. Some students work on special projects designed to be completed in the eight weeks; others contribute to the ongoing work of the mentors. While the students are directly supervised by their mentor and the mentor's colleges, students will also have ASE staff and a certified teacher monitor available and checking in with them throughout the internship to assure the best possible experience.
The impact of the ASE Program goes far beyond the eight weeks in the internship. Some interns are credited as authors or co-authors of professional publications or products used by their mentors. Some students are hired to work with their mentors in following years. All develop a clearer and more specific understanding of the academic preparation they will need and start to develop their professional network.
Most interns receive a stipend to offset costs of the internship, as well as school credit for successfully completing the internship and participating in the conferences. Generally, schools award one to three credits of elective science.
In addition to the eight weeks at the mentor's site, interns participate in two conferences designed to broaden their experience of science, math and technology.
The Midsummer Conference is one day of workshops and seminars led by scientists and engineers speaking on topics as varied as bio-mechanics, spacecraft design, forestry, energy efficiency and structural engineering. Educators speak about the college selection process.
The ASE Symposium at summer's end gives interns the opportunity to share their work with other interns, their mentors, teachers, parents, and community members. Students report on their projects through oral presentations and poster exhibits. Many students later submit their work for science fairs and student research competitions.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the program. We look forward to your application!
If you would like to be added to our email list, please click here. If you would like more information on other summer opportunities, please visit our Student Resources page.
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