Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research environment? The VINSE Summer Tech Crew program offers 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students a unique opportunity to work in a Class 100 cleanroom while supporting cutting-edge research, education, and outreach.
What is the VINSE Summer Tech Crew?
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Tech Crew program. This paid, immersive experience provides hands-on training alongside VINSE staff and researchers, with exposure to cleanroom operations, lithography, thin film deposition and etching, and advanced characterization tools used across biomedicine, optics, and advanced electronics.
The 10-week program also includes professional development activities and concludes with a symposium and poster session where students present their work.
What’s in it for me?
- Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
- Develop skills relevant in academia and industry
- $7000 stipend
- Paid 91³Ô¹ÏÍø housing
- Additional student employment in the semester
Am I eligible?
- Yes, there are no eligibility requirements
- Current freshman and sophomores preferred
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- Application requires resume and statement of interest
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Deadline: February 15, 2026