Catch the Wave - NIST SURF for Career Success: Announcing 2023 Office of Weights and Measures Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Catch the Wave - NIST SURF for Career Success: Announcing 2023 Office of Weights and Measures Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students…are you looking for an extraordinary opportunity to propel your professional development and career forward? Well, there’s nothing quite like the experience of participating in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). Develop new technical skills, expand academic interests, refine career goals, and gain a clearer picture as you chart your future next summer! During the summer of 2023, the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory’s (PML) Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) plans to host two undergraduate students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education and using the International System of Units (SI).



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During the annual 11-week paid internship appointment, scheduled from May 22 to August 3, 2023, participants will gain experience in legal metrology, calibration laboratory operations, the metric system, and federal public service. Working with their research advisor, students will collaborate with national subject matter experts to develop and publish new resources, contribute to impactful education outreach events, build technical communication and analytical skills, attend professional development seminar presentations covering diverse STEAM topics, and expand their professional network. The two NIST OWM 2023 SURF research projects are summarized below.


Please share these opportunities within your professional and community networks. Encourage qualified undergraduate students to apply today! Candidates must successfully complete the online application and submit the required documents before the deadline (February 1, 2023, 11:59 PM ET). NIST offers additional
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