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August 21, 2025

ORISE: Summer 2026 National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program – apply by 10/26

Also See: https://orise.orau.gov/nnsa-msiip/ Applications are open for the Summer 2026 National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) This program offers full-time summer internships, with opportunities to continue during the academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are encouraged to apply. Program Highlights: • Stipends starting at $750/week (based on…


CIC: Job Search Strategies That Make a Difference – 10/9, 11:30 a.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1794947 Navigating today’s job market can be challenging—but you don’t have to do it alone. This workshop will give you practical strategies to increase your chances of landing the right role. Learn how to identify job opportunities worth your time, use AI tools to your advantage, and build meaningful connections in your field. We’ll…


CIC: How to Prepare for a Career Fair – 10/1, 12:30 p.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1794944 Are you ready to make the most of the upcoming career fair? Join the Career & Internship Center for an interactive workshop designed to help you feel confident and prepared. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know—from registering for the event and researching employers, to crafting your elevator pitch and making…


CC@E CLIMB: Career Fair Success Strategies – 9/17, 1:00 p.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1790883 Career Fairs are a great way to meet employers and find employment/internship opportunities. However, these events can oftentimes feel overwhelming. Learn how to make the most of your time at any career fair through proper preparation and learning the right things to say.


CC@E CLIMB: Resumes That Rock! – 9/16, 1:00 p.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1788662 Resumes are an essential document that summarizes your professional, educational, and other relevant experiences. But they often get lost in a sea of job applications.  Learn the secrets of creating an effective resume that stands out to a potential employer. We’ll talk about brand, formatting, key skills, and more.   


CIC: Finding Internships – 10/16, 12:30 p.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1794952 Discover how to find and build internships that match your interests! During this workshop, we’ll also brainstorm barriers you might encounter as you search and methods to help you overcome them, provide tips on how to successfully market yourself during the internship search process, and show you how to evaluate internship offers from…


UW: 2025 In-Person Fall Job & Internship Fair – 10/8, 11:00 a.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/57490 UW Seattle 2025 In-Person Fall Job & Internship Fair October 8·11:00 AM–2:30 PM About the event 2025 Fall Job & Internship Fair Fair information: Please join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m. for the 2025 Fall Job & Internship Fair, hosted at the Husky Union Building. This fair…


BIG10: 2025 Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (VIRTUAL) – 10/23, 9:00 a.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/56830 Calling all graduate students and postdocs! Are you interested in exploring or finding a position in industry? The BIG10 Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the perfect opportunity for individuals with advanced degrees to connect with various industries and organizations. This career fair is exclusive to BIG10 graduate students (MS/PhD) and postdocs like…


BIG10: 2025 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair – 10/21, 9:00 a.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/57750 The virtual BIG10 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair connects PhD and Postdoc professionals with academies across the nation (and potentially internationally) who are hiring Postdoctoral: Trainees,  Fellows, Research Associates or Scholars, Teaching Fellows, and/or Visiting Postdoctoral positions. If you want to work in academia as a Postdoc, then this is the career fair for you! DATA…


BIG10: 2025 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair – 10/22, 9:00 a.m.

See: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/59231 The virtual BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair connects PhD and Postdoc professionals with academies across the nation (and potentially internationally) who are hiring tenure and non-tenure track faculty positions. If you want to work in academia in a faculty role, then this is the career fair for you! DATA FROM THE 2024 BIG10 ACADEMIA…



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