SPIR Experiential Learning Program

SEAS Student Adam Raszewski working at a local startup NanoHydroChem.

SEAS Students - Connect with local startups for summer internships 

Project description

The SPIR Experiential Learning Program provides opportunities for students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to engage with startups in New York State. Startup companies select student interns to assist with projects that will grow and enhance their companies and contribute to economic impact. Throughout the summer students receive mentorship at the company and build technical and non-technical skills that prepare them to enter the workforce after graduation.

Project outcome

Students will create a digital slide that will present at a culminating event at the end of the summer. 

Project details

Timing, eligibility and other details
Length of commitment Less than a semester; 0-2 months 
Start time Summer (May/June)
In-person, remote, or hybrid? In-Person Project 
Level of collaboration Individual student project 
Benefits Stipend
Who is eligible All undergraduate students 

Project mentor

Caitlin Hoekstra

Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning

College of Arts and Sciences

Phone: (716) 645-6645

Email: cebarone@buffalo.edu

Start the project

  1. Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
  2. After you receive approval from the mentor to start this project, click the button to start the digital badge. (Learn more about ELN's digital badge options.) 
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Preparation activities

The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.

Keywords

SPIR Experiential Learning Program, SEAS