Academic Internships
There are two types of academic internships available at Trinity: Exploratory and Integrated.

The Exploratory internship
This Enables a student to investigate a particular interest or career option. The emphasis is on the field experience, which is supplemented by appropriate written work. This internship requires a minimum of 8 hours per week spent at the field placement and carries .5 course credits.

The Integrated internship
A more academically focused experience. The emphasis is on the integration of work in the field with the academic component of the internship. This requires detailed preparation for in-depth study, including the formulation of questions or issues to be addressed, and the development of a bibliography. A student must spend a minimum of 100 hours per semester (8-10 hours per week) at the field placement, do substantial reading and written work under faculty supervision, and have taken at least one course relevant to the placement. Most integrated internships receive one course credit, depending upon the nature of the project. An internship for major or minor credit may receive up to two credits. Non-major internships for more than one credit must be approved in writing by the Curriculum Committee prior to the end of the semester preceding the internship.

Resources
All academic internships are handled through the Internship Office (Cook C202). Please visit their website for more information

Computer Science Internships and Work-Study Positions:
Internships have been developed between Trinity and a number of local and regional companies and organizations, including United Technologies Research Center, Aetna Life & Casualty, The Travelers Companies, the Institute of Living and the University of Connecticut Health Center. Positions are made available for participation during the academic year or over the summer.

There are also work-study opportunities for Computer Science majors in related areas of endeavor, as well as a limited number of funded research assistant positions. Many Computer Science majors further their knowledge and gain practical experience through computer-related on-campus jobs.

Trinity Engineering Advisory Council (TEAC)

Trinity Engineering Faculty

Trinity Computer Science Faculty

Engineering Research Projects
Students can gain valuable experience on campus by participating in faculty research projects. The ability to take part in research as an undergraduate is especially unique to Trinity. To coordinate a research experience, speak with the professor in your field of interest (Engineering Faculty Profiles) and inquire about any possible research opportunities for the next semester, summer, etc. Trinity Engineering faculty and students often collaborate on research projects that lead to publications and conference presentations, often with the student as the primary author. This type of an experience is an excellent resume builder.

Remember, all of what you learn conducting research is transferable to the career opportunities you may be interested in (as well as critical to your applications to graduate school). It is, however, your responsibility to make the connection for the recruiter about how what you learned conducting your research is applicable to the position for which you are applying.