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NCSA Awards Fiddler Innovation Fellowships to 10 Illinois Students
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications recognized 10 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students for their outstanding accomplishments in various fields of academic research.
Undergraduate Researchers in Action
At NCSA, important research is being done every day. Everything from working towards better cancer treatments to studying supernovae is included in NCSA’s portfolio of research projects. But NCSA doesn’t stop there.
Engineering Open House at NCSA
NCSA has proudly been a part of Engineering Open House (EOH), an event organized by the Grainger College of Engineering, for many years, hosting exhibits in the NCSA building each spring.
CAII Undergraduates Graduate December 2022
We would like to offer congratulations to two CAII undergrads who wrote their senior theses with Volodymyr Kindratenko, Director of NCSA Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation, as their advisor.
NCSA Student Researchers Lead Authors on Award-Winning Paper
Nikil Ravi and Pranshu Chaturvedi, along with scientists from the Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago, introduced a novel set of practical, concise, and measurable FAIR principles for AI models.
Undergraduate Students Excel in NCSA Summer Programs
Eight undergraduate students completed a successful 10-week summer research experience in machine learning and open-source software and model development at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
NCSA Awards 24 Fiddler Innovation Fellowships to Illinois Students, Faculty
The group of nearly two dozen received Fiddler Innovation Fellowship awards which are part of a $2 million endowment from Jerry Fiddler and Melissa Alden to UIUC in support of student and faculty interdisciplinary research initiatives.
NCSA Awards 20 Fiddler Innovation Fellowships to Illinois Students and Faculty
Twenty Illinois undergraduate and graduate students and faculty were named and recognized during the 2021 Fiddler Innovation Award virtual ceremony in November.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can apply for NCSA's SPIN internships?
Any University of Illinois undergraduate student in good academic standing can apply. The SPIN internships are not restricted to students in certain majors or those who have reached senior status. That means, first-year students can apply, international students can apply, art majors can apply. All students are eligible!
Note: Students who are graduating in May 2024 are not eligible for the SPIN 2024 summer session.
Can interns work during the summer?
Can internships carry over to the next year?
How are NCSA student interns paid?
What happens after I am offered an internship?
There are several steps that every new University employee must complete through the NESSIE New Hire online system. Once awarded an NCSA internship, you will receive an email from NCSA Human Resources with instructions and a link to start your new hire checklist; NCSA HR staff will work with you to answer any questions you have and to help you complete all the necessary electronic paperwork, both from the University and from NCSA.
ALL people hired at the University—in fact, all people hired in the United States—must complete an I-9 form to verify their employment eligibility. Part of completing this form involves presenting the NCSA Human Resources staff with documents that give evidence of your identity and authorization to work. A list of acceptable documents is available on the last page of the I-9 form; most people present their driver’s license and Social Security card.
You also will need to complete Form W-2.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot begin work until your NESSIE new hire steps are completed.
You will discuss your work schedule with your mentor, and your mentor will introduce you to NCSA colleagues and will explain the project you will be working on and what your responsibilities will be.
Where do NCSA Students Work?
SPIN interns share a workspace at the NCSA Building (1205 W. Clark St., Urbana).
What do I need to apply?
The application form asks a few questions about you, what you would like to work on as an intern, and we ask that you upload your resume. PDFs are preferred, but you can also upload a Word doc.
How long is the internship?
Can I work for NCSA and have another job on campus?
What salary do NCSA interns earn?
All NCSA SPIN interns are paid an hourly rate. See session information for the current pay rate.
What hours are students expected to work?
You will establish a schedule with your mentor/supervisor, but certain rules apply to all student employees:
- Students must work during NCSA’s standard business hours (Monday-Friday, generally between 8 am and 5 pm).
- Students and are not permitted to work on holidays and weekends.
- Students are not allowed to work remotely; all hours logged must be on site at NCSA.
- The University limits undergraduate students to 20 hours of work per week. If you have multiple jobs on campus, you can work no more than 20 combined hours per week when school is in session.
What equipment is provided for students?
Who owns my work under the NCSA SPIN program?
For students receiving paid internships, their work product is considered a “work for hire” and is owned by the University.
For students not receiving paid internships, the work product is likely owned by the student, as set forth in the policy for “Student Ownership Policy.“
Most of the software NCSA develops is open-source and is posted to the GitHub repository.
