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Computer Science, Engineering, &
Mathematics Scholarships

(Scholarship eligibility criteria are listed on the back of the application.)
   

Through an NSF grant, Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics students may be eligible for scholarships in the amount of $3,125 per academic year. Scholarship recipients who successfully complete year one requirements will be eligible to receive second year scholarships.

 Year One Requirements:

1.   During the first year, all scholarship recipients participate in a mini-internship.

2.    The internship shall consist of 50 hours of mentor-based, pre-professional work in a research lab, technology center, or other facility appropriate to the recipient’s educational background, interests, and the facility’s needs.

3.    The mini-internship is to be completed in one academic semester; however, for maximum flexibility, the center, researcher, and intern will mutually agree upon a schedule for completing the 50 hours.

4.    Students will receive training specific to the research lab or center, and have a chance to apply basic skills learned in their course work.

5.    The Assistant to the Dean of the College of Engineering will oversee placement of each recipient into one of the facilities.

6.    Facilities include: (Other facilities may be approved for an internship.)

   Burns Telecommunication Center (BTC)
   Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE)
   Optical Technical Center (OpTeC)
   MSU-TechLink
   Western Transportation Institute (WTI)
   Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)

7.   Research groups: (Other research groups may be approved for an internship.)

   constructed wetlands for water quality remediation 
      (Environmental Engineering)
   human factors engineering (M&IE)
   computer integrated manufacturing (M&IE)

8.    Interns will be assigned to a supervisor/mentor who will provide specialized training and supervise hands-on experiences in the labs and centers.

9.    Reports:

            Each scholarship recipient:

• will submit a written report to supervising personnel at the conclusion of their mini-internship; information required will vary depending upon the individual work duties

• will comment upon their experiences with respect to how it may (or may not) have changed their attitudes towards their education and career goals

Year Two Requirements:

1.    Students who receive a 2^nd year scholarship will be required to mentor younger students (primarily freshmen and sophomores).

2.    Mentors will be assigned 1 or 2 students based upon general background and interests.

3.    Mentors are expected to maintain regular contact with their students. (This involves weekly communications [via telephone or-email].)

4.    Mentors and students will attend a monthly meeting in a relaxed, social environment with food and refreshments served. At these meetings, mentors will report on relevant activities and issues.

5.    Approximately 3 hours per month are expected for mentor participants.

6.    CSEMS mentors will be required to submit a brief report to the Assistant to the Dean of the College of Engineering containing a log of activities and contacts with their students. Mentors will also be asked to comment upon their mentoring experiences with respect to their education and professional goals.