CCM RESEARCH Internship Program
WHAT IS THE RESEARCH INTERN PROGRAM?
CCM research internships offer students the opportunity to work in the University’s
Composites Manufacturing Science Laboratory and/or at the Army Research
Laboratory in nearby Aberdeen, Md., through a collaborative research
program June through 3rd week of August. All students are invited
to participate in our Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium in August.
Approximately 25–30 students participate in the program each
year.
What Do Former Interns Say?
"My professional
development was certainly enhanced by my participation with the Center
for Composite Materials."
"The
close interaction with faculty, exposure to 'grad school' environment,
and membership in a research team were experiences I could not have gotten
anywhere else."
"The
experiences over the summer gave me significant insight into the research
process and the time and commitment required to gain results."
"The
work environment at CCM is extremely positive, and I plan to continue
working at CCM throughout my undergraduate degree."
What is the Center for Composite Materials (CCM)?
Founded in 1974, CCM is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary
center of excellence in composites education, research, and technology
transfer. Since 1981, over 400 undergraduates from mechanical, chemical,
and civil engineering, materials science, physics, and business have worked
as research assistants at CCM.
How will it benefit you?
Students
participate as members of multidisciplinary teams addressing real problems;
thus, summer research complements the theory of academic coursework with
the practice of the laboratory. Summer internships often pave the way
for internships with industry, continuation of research during the academic
year, independent research, co-authoring of papers, and the opportunity
for students to present their work at conferences and symposia.
On what types of projects would
you work?
CCM research interns have worked
on a wide variety of topics, including
- Mechanical properties of composites
from coupons to large-scale structures
- Chemical characterization-cure behavior,
dynamic properties, rheology, synthesis
- Microscopy/spectroscopy
- Processing
- Prototypes
- Design
- Computer programming/simulations
- Process control and sensors
- Nondestructive inspection/signal processing
How much will you earn?
CCM research interns salaries start at $9.00/hour.
How can you get more information
on CCM?
For more information about CCM's
research and other activities, please browse our latest Annual Report on the CCM website or stop by for a visit to the Composites Manufacturing Science Lab located on the corner of Delaware Ave. and Academy St.
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