The college experience can be a bit overwhelming with so many majors to choose from and fields to explore. Students frequently look for internships that offer real-world experiences. The Students Pushing INnovation (SPIN) at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) lets undergraduates get involved, be valued as key team members and work with researchers on projects with wide-ranging applications.
SPIN was launched in 2012 and gives undergraduate students a chance to work with NCSA staff and faculty affiliates on research and development projects in supercomputing, data analytics, visualization and more.
“Students can take the lead and make meaningful contributions on projects, give voice to their ideas and collaborate with researchers,” said Olena Kindratenko, Senior Research Coordinator at NCSA, who leads SPIN. She and a cadre of four student co-chairs helped organize this year’s successful 2nd Annual NCSA Student Research Conference, which attracted over 125 people from campus and industry. Read full article here.