[Dtsc-undergrads] [ds-undergrads] Fwd: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! EM STARS 2024

Mon Nov 27 12:41:39 PST 2023

Dear DS majors,

here is a fellowship/internship opportunity from the U.S. Department of 
Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management. It is open for US 
citizens. AI/ML are among their interests.

Sincerely,

V. Tsotras

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Subject: 	NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! EM STARS 2024
Date: 	Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:47:11 +0000
From: 	SciEdPrograms at orau.org
Reply-To: 	SciEdPrograms at orau.org
To: 	tsotras at cs.ucr.edu

*Office of Environmental Management (EM)*

*Success Through Academic and Research Scholarship (STARS)

*

*EM STARS 2024*

*Apply NOW! Apply NOW! Apply NOW!**

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*EM STARS - 
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-STARS-2024<https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-STARS-2024?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_msi>*

*Deadline: January 22, 2024 | 8:00 AM EST*

The *U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of* *Environmental 
Management (EM) Success Through Academic and Research Scholarship 
(STARS)* program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from 
Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and supports EM research and 
operations in:

  * Advanced Manufacturing and other Mfg. Disciplines
  * Artificial Intelligence
  * Cybersecurity
  * Deactivation & Decommissioning
  * Machine Learning
  * Robotics
  * Soil & Groundwater
  * Tank Waste

*
*

*
Why should I apply?*

As a STARS scholar, you will receive…

  * Financial support for the pursuit of a related academic degree.
  * Paid summer internships under the guidance of an accomplished mentor
    at EM headquarter offices, field offices, and DOE national
    laboratories.
  * Opportunities to engage with the EM community (e.g., EM field sites,
    contractors, stakeholders) and other STARS Scholars.
  * Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment
    opportunities or postgraduate appointments, in addition to academic
    and career guidance.

**

*What will I do?*

EM STARS provides support for you to pursue an undergraduate degree 
and/or a master’s degree depending upon program continuation, and the 
Office of Environmental Management (EM) seeks to continue engagement 
with students upon completion of the program, preferably as EM 
employees. Internship activities will introduce you to the missions, 
functions, operations, and culture of EM and the hosting site. You can 
choose the area you are most interested in for the summer! As part of 
your application, you will identify your top 3 research areas.

You will gain relevant experience in your field of study or expand 
knowledge in areas of interest. Upon graduation, you will have a greater 
understanding of the EM mission and its science and technology needs and 
be highly prepared to apply and be selected for employment with EM.

**

*What are the benefits?*

  * Tuition Allowance: $36,000/academic year /(Amount is based on
    expected average cost. The tuition allowance may be higher based on
    student’s actual tuition costs.)/
  * Stipend: $32,000/academic year
  * Education Allowance: $5,000/scholarship year
  * Summer Internship: 10-week (onsite) internship
      o Stipend: $750/week
      o Housing Allowance: Up to $700/week based on assigned location
      o Local Transportation: $50/week
      o Inbound/Outbound: $1,000 to be paid as a lump-sum with the first
        stipend payment

*Eligibility*

  * Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
  * Be 18 years of age by June 1, 2024.
  * Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  * Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited Minority
    Serving Institution (MSI) during the 2023-2024 academic year.
  * Have completed two years towards an undergraduate degree and
    graduating no earlier than the end of the Spring 2025
    semester/trimester. /Students who have completed more than two years
    towards their undergraduate degree may be considered if they have
    completed an internship with the Office of Environmental Management
    since May 2022./
  * Pursuing a STEM degree in a discipline that supports the Office of
    Environmental Management research and operations.

For detailed eligibility requirements, review the opportunity 
announcement linked below.

*How to Apply*

Details about the application and supporting materials can be found 
athttps://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-STARS-2024<https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-STARS-2024?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_msi>.

**

*Deadlines*

Applications are due *January 22, 2024, 8:00 AM EST*.

Recommendations are due *January 29, 2024, 8:00 AM EST*.

**

*For more information*

Contact us at EM-STARS at orise.orau.gov <mailto:EM-STARS at orise.orau.gov>.

*Attend the EM STARS Informational Webinar!!!*

*December 7, 2023 | 2:00 PM EST**

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*https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_0P68PHVETNaVoQLk2kuV9w*<https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_0P68PHVETNaVoQLk2kuV9w>****

**

Please share this information with friends, colleagues, and students who 
may be interested in opportunities with DOE.

The scholarship is program funded by

the Office of Environmental Management.

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/DOE has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and 
Education (ORISE) to manage this program./

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