Hello Engineering and Applied Sciences community! This week, we’ve got some great upcoming events and an internship information session opportunity listed below. Check out the opportunities below and we’ll see you next week!
Internship and Full-time Opportunities:
Venture For ClimateTech Accelerator – 2026 Program Intern @ NextCorps, Inc. | Application due by December 3rd, 2025
Venture For ClimateTech (V4C) is a non-profit accelerator program that identifies and supports climate technologies that can have a positive impact on New York State. We run a virtual program that is tailored for climate innovators and companies at the earliest stages of their commercialization journey. We source the most promising climate tech innovators from around the world and offer them hands-on support and initial funding to build out their teams and businesses until they are ready for first customers, pilot runs, and investment.
REMOTE Intelligence and Security Internship @ UMD – Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) | Application due by February 2nd, 2026
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Initiative innovation sprints. This 10-week paid and mostly virtual program pairs students with faculty mentors from INSURE consortium member institutions and the Department of War (DOW) and Intelligence Community (IC) and offers the opportunity to be sponsored for a security clearance and to be considered for future employment with the U.S. government.
Competitively selected RISC students (RISCers) work in teams with mentorship from university faculty and government practitioners, tackling real security and intelligence problems hands-on. Over the 10-week period, students will conduct research and participate in lectures and regular team development meetings in a shared virtual work environment. The summer program concludes with several days of in-person activities in College Park, MD to discuss project outcomes with peers and visiting experts from DOD/IC and to gain greater context on how the work fits into government sponsors’ mission space.
2026 Summer Innovative Solutions – Civil / Mechanical / Industrial Engineer Intern @ AVANGRID | Application due by January 31st, 2026
The Opportunity Includes: A dynamic 10-week internship program
- Apply college learning and implement innovative solutions to real-world challenges
- Undertake cross-functional activities to broaden your knowledge of AVANGRID and its companies
- Collaborate in project-based assignments, challenging professional work experience
- Interaction, networking and exposure to various levels of leadership and management
- Amazing mentorship opportunities
- Hourly pay range $18-$32
Top summer interns may be eligible to receive full time offers to join the team or our Rotational Graduate Program or full time engineer roles following the successful completion of their degree.
2026 Summer Innovative Solutions Electrical Engineer Intern @ AVANGRID | Application due by November 16th, 2025
As an Avangrid intern, you will be part of our team by supporting the company’s strategic direction while tackling current industry challenges. During this internship, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside mentors and professionals who rank among the best in their fields. This program is a key pipeline for full-time opportunity and development programs at Avangrid.
The Opportunity Includes:
- A dynamic 10-week internship program
- Apply college learning and implement innovative solutions to real-world challenges
- Undertake cross-functional activities to broaden your knowledge of AVANGRID and its companies
- Collaborate in project-based assignments, challenging professional work experience
- Interaction, networking and exposure to various levels of leadership and management
- Amazing mentorship opportunities
- Top summer interns may be eligible to receive full-time offers to join the team or our Local Rotational Graduate or Global Rotational Program, or full-time engineer roles following the successful completion of their degree
Intern, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) @ Constellation Brands, Inc. | Applications due by November 23rd, 2025
The Intern, Robotics Process Automation position requires a creative problem solver to develop automated solutions for a global organization. Responsibilities include analysis, development, support, implementation, and scaling of process automation in a high paced enterprise environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement new processes in Blue Prism in accordance with internal coding standards.
- Identify optimization opportunities (e.g., elimination or process steps; use of an application interface vs. a user screen).
- Analyze, assess, and clearly document requirements, exception handling and metrics to facilitate RPA implementation, testing and support.
- Enhancements to existing automation.
- Comprehension and documentation of compliance to the CBI risk management framework (controls, policies, procedures) applicable to business, financial, & IT.
- Collaboration with the rest of the RPA team and business units to coordinate and plan for testing, go-live, support and remediation.
- Collection, capture, and communication of metrics, risks, updates and status with the RPA team and stakeholders.
- Day to day bot monitoring; react to problems in the environment and resolve them.
- Participates in investigation and remediation of issues as required.
- Challenge the status quo, favor simple and highly impactful solutions.
Events:
UC Berkeley Master of Bioprocess Engineering Info Session | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST | Virtual
Take your next step with UC Berkeley’s Master of Bioprocess Engineering Program!
In just 9 months, gain the skills to become a Bioprocess Scientist or Engineer in cutting-edge industries like biopharma, industrial biotech, and food tech.
Our intensive curriculum combines bioprocess fundamentals, advanced concepts (QbD, DOE, etc.), and hands-on training with real lab- and pilot-scale equipment at the Advanced Biofuels Processing Demonstration Unit at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
You’ll join a collaborative cohort of fewer than 50 students, ensuring personalized mentorship and close faculty and staff engagement.
Our alumni work at:
Genentech • Moderna • Pfizer • Gilead • Bayer • Boehringer Ingelheim • Amgen • Codexis • AbbVie • UPSIDE Foods • Vaxcyte
Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the Master of Bioprocess Engineering (MBPE) Class of 2027 (August 2026 to May 2027) and will close mid-January.
Curious about how this one-year program can launch your career?
Read an article about the program and its impact
Join an upcoming info session to hear directly from Executive Director Dr. Jason Ryder and an MBPE alum
Upcoming Virtual Info Sessions
Tuesday, November 18, 3-4 pm PST
Registration link
Tuesday, December 2, 3-4 pm PST
Registration link
Please feel free to reach out with any questions at mbpe@berkeley.edu, and we hope to see you soon!
UC Berkeley Product Development Program (PDP) Info Session | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST | Virtual
Ready to use your technical expertise to develop, launch, and lead the next generation of products?
The UC Berkeley Product Development Program (PDP) is an intensive, 9-month M.S. in Chemical Engineering designed to fast-track you into high-earning strategic leadership roles immediately after your bachelor’s degree.
Why the PDP is Your Fastest Path to Leadership:
- Key Roles: Bypass the traditional Ph.D. track and accelerate directly into key roles like Product Manager, Consultant, and competitive Leadership Rotational Programs.
- Real-World Experience: Instead of a research thesis, you’ll complete a field project where you’ll act as a consultant to solve a real-world product challenge for industry clients like Applied Materials, Clorox, Genentech, and Givaudan.
- High Salary Potential: 66% earn at least $100K per year, with 41% earning over $125K in diverse sectors.
Next Step: Attend Our Upcoming Info Sessions!
Applications for PDP27 (AY2026-27) are now open! But first, join an upcoming Info Session to gain a competitive edge and get direct answers on the curriculum, job placement, and costs.
Next Opportunity (Less than 2 Weeks Away!):
Wednesday, November 19th | 3-4 PM PT: https://berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IwxGhttfQh-1Zfq40jtoPw#/registration
AlphaSights Tabling in Hirst Lounge | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm EST | Wilson Commons, Hirst Lounge
Curious about what it’s like to work at AlphaSights? Our Campus Ambassador, returning intern and Rochester ’26, Paul Liang, will be tabling on campus to chat about our full-time and internship opportunities, share recruiting tips, and answer your questions. Come stop by, grab a flyer, and learn more!
📍 Hirst Lounge
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18th
🕒 11:00-2:00 pm
Don’t miss the chance to connect with us in person!
About Us:
Since 2008, we’ve been connecting investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world’s top investment funds, consultancies, and businesses. Learn more about us at alphasights.com/careers.
As a Client Service Associate, you are the critical link between our top-tier clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Our team represents 60+ nationalities, offering our clients global perspectives and 24/7 support.
Compensation for Client Services:
Full-Time: Expect total first-year compensation ranging from $90-110k (average to high performance) consisting of (i) annual base salary of $75,000* and (ii) uncapped variable compensation linked to individual performance.
*Annual base salary shall increase to $80,000 after July 2026
Intern: Internship compensation is $15,384.62 for a 10-week program.
Click here to register and learn more!
Additional
Consider adding the 8-week, 1-credit CASC 104: Design Your Life course to your spring 2026 schedule. CASC 104 will help you identify your interests and skills, craft career options tailored to your goals, and take advantage of the resources and experiences available at Rochester early in your time here. Find more information at https://careereducation.rochester.edu/classes/casc-104-designing-your-life/, and below are the offered sections.
“I would definitely recommend this course to other students because I feel that it has helped me to prepare for my future and get a sense of all the possible paths I have to consider.”
CASC 104 – 6; Designing Your Life (Healthcare Professions); Thursdays from 4:50 pm – 6:05 pm – Starts Week 3
CASC 104 01: Designing Your Life (All Professions); Wednesdays from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Starts Week 2
CASC 104 02: Designing Your Life (All Professions); Tuesdays from 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm – Starts Week 3
CASC 104 04: Designing Your Life (All Professions); Wednesdays from 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm – Starts Week 2
CASC 104 05: Designing Your Life (All Professions); Fridays from 10:25 am – 11:40 am– Starts Week 3
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Be sure to visit the Greene Center on the 4th floor of Dewey Hall!
Thank you!
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Daniel Greninger
Engineering & Applied Sciences community
