Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

Summer Internships

The three summer internships (normally offered in alternating years) below are designed to support undergraduates in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in pursuing summer research and design projects. Proposals for projects that are initiated by the students and do not have an alternative source of support from funded faculty research projects will be given special consideration. Projects with a creative or entrepreneurial focus are especially encouraged.

The Jacob M. Abel Summer Internship

The Jacob M. Abel Summer Internship seeks to promote excellence in undergraduate education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in SEAS. This internship provides a stipend of up to $5000 to assist undergraduate students in pursuing summer research projects. A special focus of this internship is the development of experiments in the undergraduate laboratory sequence and the support of creative design projects.  The 2022 winner of this internship was Eric Sigg. A copy of his report can be found by clicking here.

The Herbert J. and Selma W. Bernstein Class of 1945 Internship

The Herbert J. and Selma W. Bernstein Class of 1945 Internship provides financial aid for undergraduate mechanical engineering students involved in summer research projects. A stipend of up to $5000 will be awarded to support independent research projects initiated by MEAM students.  The 2021 winner of this internship was Bruke Baraki. A copy of his report can be found by clicking here.

The Kerry Wisnosky Internship

The Kerry Wisnosky Internship seeks to enrich the undergraduate experience in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in SEAS by supporting a student completing a summer project in the department. This internship provides a stipend of $6000 to a student for completing an 11-week summer project. A MEAM faculty member must serve as a mentor on the project.  This internship is intended to support a student pursuing a research project, and there is a strong preference that the research project have applications in aerospace (the connection to aerospace should be described in your project description). The 2022 winner of this internship was Divya Krishnan. A copy of her report can be found by clicking here.

Applications

The 2024 MEAM Summer Internship application is now open!

The summer internships below are designed to support undergraduates in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in pursuing summer research and design projects. Proposals for projects that are initiated by students and do not have an alternative source of support from funded faculty research projects will be given special consideration. Projects with a creative or entrepreneurial focus are especially encouraged.

The Jacob M. Abel Summer Internship seeks to promote excellence in undergraduate education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in SEAS. This internship provides a stipend of up to $6000 to assist undergraduate students in pursuing summer research projects. A special focus of this internship is the development of experiments in the undergraduate laboratory sequence and the support of creative design projects.

The Kerry Wisnosky Internship seeks to enrich the undergraduate experience in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in SEAS by supporting a student completing a summer project in the department. This internship provides a stipend of $6000 to a student for completing an 11-week summer project as well $1000 to support materials and supplies for the project. A MEAM faculty member must serve as a mentor on the project. This internship is intended to support a student pursuing a research project, and there is a strong preference that the research project have applications in aerospace (the connection to aerospace should be described in your project description).

Application process:
(1) Identify and discuss your project idea with potential faculty mentors.
(2) Submit the following documents to: This Form
(2a) A brief (< 250 words) description of your project; be sure to explain the motivation, scope, and expected approach. Be sure to indicate which internship you are applying to.
(2b) A copy of your resume
(3) Have your faculty mentor submit a brief (<250 words) support letter to This Form indicating a commitment to mentor you in your proposed summer project if you are selected for an internship.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT on Monday, March 25, 2024.