News & Events
IAESTA United States - IAESTE United States has lots of exciting programs and activities planned for the 2008-2009 academic year.
- Internship Program - opportunities for students to intern in more than 40 countries
- Short-term Programs - credit-bearing academic courses with international component
- IAESTE United States membership - available to students across the U.S
- National Conference - February 5-8, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland
- Host an international intern - recruit a researcher through our international network, expanding reciprocal opportunities for students at your institution
- Work Permit Service - assists students in obtaining work permits in 50 + countries
The IAESTE Internship program places university students into paid technical internship opportunities in over 40 countries within the IAESTE international network. Internships are usually 8 to 12 weeks in length during the summer, but programs can be extended for up to 1 year.
Applications for the 2009 cycle are now being accepted. To be eligible to apply for an IAESTE internship, students must be enrolled in a technical field of study (engineering, science, technology, mathematics, architecture, etc.) at a U.S. university, be between the ages of 19 and 30, have at least sophomore level standing, and be a member of IAESTE United States. Graduate students and non-US citizens are also encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 10, 2009. APPLY NOW
Short Term Experiential Program IAESTE United States, in conjunction with its partnering universities, will offer four short-term experiential programs (online and in-person) during the spring and summer of 2009. Through these programs, students participate in a credit-bearing course that incorporates a corresponding international travel component ranging from 10 days to 2 months in length. The courses being offered are:
- Earthquake Engineering: Istanbul at the Threshold (Turkey, Spring 2009) - Deadline 12/5/08
- EMPOWER: Engineering for a Sustainable Future (Brazil, Summer 2009) - Deadline 2/13/09
- IMPACT: Advancing Women in Engineering (Ireland, Summer 2009) - Deadline 2/13/09
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Career Leadership Academy - connect your classroom experience with your career!
The Career Leadership Academy is an exciting opportunity
for YOU to develop your leadership and employment skills – the
skills employers have told us they’re looking for– all
while earning academic credit. The Career Leadership Academy is a 4-semester
academic credit-bearing program (1 credit per semester) comprised of
seminars, activities, and events designed to give you an edge as a leader
in your career field of choice. Open to all students who have 4 remaining
semesters at the University. Students must have completed 15 credit hours
by the beginning of Phase one or more and a 2.5 GPA to apply. Apply online
at www.careers.uiowa.edu/leadershipacademy