NSF’s INTERN program prepares students for STEM careers outside of academia

The video discusses the significance of immersive internship experiences outside academia, highlighting the NSF intern program's role in providing research-focused internships across various sectors. It emphasizes the benefits of these internships for both students and host organizations, including skill development, collaboration opportunities, and the application of research to real-world problems. The speaker shares personal experiences from internships at Boeing, the CDC, and other organizations, illustrating the program's impact on career development and research innovation.

What is one of the main benefits of immersive internship experiences outside academia?

• They provide a break from academic studies.

• They offer a chance to travel to new places.

• They help in understanding industry challenges and applying academic research.

• They guarantee a job in the host company.

How does the NSF intern program support graduate students?

• By funding personal projects unrelated to industry.

• By organizing international conferences.

• By offering research-focused internships in various sectors.

• By providing scholarships for academic studies.

Which of the following is NOT a type of host organization mentioned in the NSF intern program?

• Private schools

• Government research labs

• Nonprofit sectors

• Small businesses

What is a key benefit for academic institutions participating in the program?

• Better connections with faculty and research collaborations

• Increased student enrollment

• Higher tuition fees

• Access to government grants

What skills did the speaker gain through the collaborative research program?

• Only technical skills

• Only organizational skills

• Both technical and organizational skills

• Neither technical nor organizational skills