Hello Emerging Technologies Career Community! We hope you had a wonderful and restful Winter break! Now it’s time to gear up and explore upcoming events, internships, or jobs you might like! Be sure to visit the Greene Center this semester to learn more about how to prepare for your future career!
Upcoming Events
LifeSci NYC Internship Program Virtual Cover Letter Workshop | Thursday, January 22nd 2026 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual Event
Many LifeSci NYC Internship Program applicants find writing cover letters to be challenging and stressful. Nonetheless, cover letters are a critical part of many employers’ selection process. In this workshop, you will learn to write effective cover letters without all the stress — and they’ll be WAY better than what you’ll get by using AI!
Register for LifeSci NYC’s virtual Cover Letter Workshop, taking place on Thursday, January 22 from 4-5 pm, in which program staff will provide step-by-step instructions to demystify the often intimidating process of writing cover letters. The workshop will offer examples of strong cover letters as well as common mistakes, and will include an opportunity for Q&A. Note that a (free) Zoom account is required in order to register and attend.
More information on Handshake!
Employer Road Trip: Envative | Wednesday, February 11th 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm | 755 Library Road, Rochester, New York 14620
Students! Come along on an engaging employer road trip to Envative, a custom software development firm based in Rochester, NY! This in-person visit will feature a roundtable technical discussion with the company’s senior engineers, who will offer a glimpse into the company’s creative work culture, projects they have worked on, and the unique challenges they have encountered along the way.
Take advantage of this chance to connect, ask questions, and learn what it means to cultivate a career at an innovative, technology-focused organization like Envative! Transportation will be arranged.
Scholarships
DOE Scholars Program at Hire Rochester Talent | Expires: February 16th 2026 06:00 am
Are you ready to make an impact on the future of energy, environmental sciences, and national security? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking passionate undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges in cutting-edge fields.
Explore opportunities in exciting fields like:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Nuclear Security
- Energy Security
- Cybersecurity
- Environmental Management
- Research, Technology and Economic Security
- Emergency Response
…and much more!
Why Join the DOE Scholars Program?
- Financial Support: Stipends starting at $700/week for undergraduates and $750/week for graduate students and postgraduates, and up to $1,000 for participants relocating more than 50 miles.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for travel and training to enhance your education and career potential.
- Flexible Locations: Appointments are available at DOE Headquarters in Washington, DC, DOE Field Offices, or other participating sites across the nation. Virtual appointments may also be available in 2026.
- Flexible Appointment Duration: Appointments are designed to fit your schedule! The duration of your appointment depends on your availability and the hosting facility’s needs. Appointments can begin at any time during the year based on the discretion of the DOE sponsoring office. Extensions may also be granted depending on the sponsoring office’s needs and your availability.
Discover Your Career Path
As a DOE Scholar, you will gain hands-on experience, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and explore career opportunities. Whether it’s advancing energy technologies, enhancing cybersecurity, or addressing new horizons such as fusion, supercomputing and biotechnology, this program is your gateway to making a difference.
Don’t miss this chance to shape the future while advancing your education and career!
Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/ for additional information or contact us at doescholars@orise.orau.gov.
Internships and Job Opportunities
Software Engineering Intern at Detrios | Expires: February 20th 2026
This internship offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact project focused on developing a Windows application that will improve the configuration management of our customer-facing software solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with C# modern desktop application development and contribute directly to enhancing our operational efficiency and to the interaction between our end users and our software solutions.
Internship Details
The duration of this internship is 10 weeks, with an expected commitment of 27 hours per week (270 total hours). The role is structured for an in-office work arrangement, requiring the intern to be present in our Pittsford, NY office three days per week.
Annapurna Labs at AWS Internships (US) – Machine Learning Systems & Silicon | Expires: April 30th 2026 06:00 am
Some of our technical tracks include:
🔹 ML Systems & Compilers
• Framework Optimization (PyTorch, JAX)
• Compiler Development & Optimization
• Distributed Training Systems
• Performance Engineering
• ML Infrastructure Development
🔹 Systems Software & Infrastructure
• Firmware & Driver Development
• Runtime Systems
• Fleet Management & Automation
• Hardware/Software Integration
• Performance Analysis Tools
🔹 Silicon Innovation & Design
• RTL Development for ML Accelerators
• Hardware Architecture & Modeling
• Physical Design & Power Optimization
• Custom Circuit Design
• Pre/Post Silicon Validation
Your placement will be determined through our interview process, taking into account your technical background, interests, and the exciting projects we have in development. One application opens the door to all these opportunities, so we’ll work together to find where you can learn the most and have the biggest impact.
Engineering Intern at SRC Inc. (Summer 2026)
As an Engineering Intern at SRC Inc., you will contribute to the design, development, implementation and testing of state-of-the-art radar and electronic warfare products. Based on your interests, you will be selected to work in one specialization from Systems Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Digital Hardware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, RF Engineering, Machine Intelligence, Integration & Test Engineering, or Software Engineering. You will indicate all areas of interest during the application process. You will work closely with senior engineers and gain experience in creating innovative solutions tailored to our products and customer needs. You will bring your unique perspective to our multi-department teams of engineers and collaborate on designs aligned with project goals and requirements.
Click here to visit their website for more information!
Thank you,
Cordelia Smith, Career Advisor
Emerging Tech Community
