Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program
The Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program provides funding for individual University of Nevada, Reno student internships in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with local tech small businesses and start-up companies, as well as non-profit organizations. This program is administered by the Nevada Career Studio and supports the training and retention of STEM talent in the state of Nevada. By participating in this program, undergraduate and graduate students apply their education and gain experience in the technology, start-up and non-profit sectors. All Pack STEM Internship positions are offered at $18 per hour.
Internships will occur over three cycles: Fall, Spring and Summer. Internships that take place in the Fall and Spring will be 120 hours and internships that take place in the Summer will be 360 hours.
| Internship cycle | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Early September | November 30 |
| Spring | Mid-January | April 30 |
| Summer | Late May | August 15 |
By participating in this program, undergraduate and graduate students apply their education and gain experience in the tech and start-up industries. Additionally, this is a great way for students to build or expand their professional network.
Yes! If your academic program or college provides an internship course, you are welcome to enroll in it for academic credit. Talk to your academic advisor on how to enroll for the correct course. Students may also enroll in ACE 400 as an elective credit if their college does not provide a specific internship course. Please check with your academic advisor to learn more.
Any University of Nevada, Reno degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate student enrolled full-time in a STEM major course to apply.
- Any University of Nevada, Reno degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5 University cumulative GPA is eligible to apply.
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Any University of Nevada, Reno degree-seeking graduate student with a minimum 3.0 University cumulative GPA is eligible to apply.
DACA students and international students who have been here at least two semesters and will receive academic credit for this internship are eligible. The Nevada Career Studio recommends DACA students and international students reach out to The Multicultural Center and the Office of International Students and Scholars for more information about employment.
Students who are enrolled in the following degree programs are eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program.
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources
- Agricultural Science
- Animal & Rangeland Science
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
- Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Forest Ecology & Management
- Hydrologic Sciences
- Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- Nutrition
- Nutritional Science
- Rangeland Ecology & Management
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
College of Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Biology
- Cellular & Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology & Physiology
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation
- Geography
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Hydrogeology
- Land Use Planning Policy
- Mathematics
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Mineral Resource Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Psychology (BS)
- Statistics & Data Science
College of Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Business
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Information Systems
- Supply Chain Management (Minor)
School of Public Health
Dependent on internship position. Please reach out to the Internship Programs Coordinator to verify.
Internships will occur over three cycles: Fall, Spring and Summer. Internships that take place in the Fall and Spring will be 120 hours and internships that take place in the Summer will be 360 hours.
| Internship cycle | Posting date |
|---|---|
| Fall | April |
| Spring | September |
| Summer | January |
Each application requires the following application materials:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial transcript
We recommend submitting your documents in PDF format.
All internships opportunities will be posted to Handshake. The internship posting will contain "Pack STEM Internship" in the job title. Students are encouraged to check the site during the following time frames for Pack STEM internship opportunities.
| Internship cycle | Posting date | Close date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | April | May |
| Spring | September | November |
| Summer | January | April |
Yes! You can apply for multiple positions. The Nevada Career Studio recommends to tailor your application materials to the internship. Meet with one of our Career Mentors during our drop-in hours for guidance, resources and support as you work on your application status.
A Pack STEM intern cannot be hired by the same employer twice. Students are welcome to apply and work for a different employer each year they apply to the program.
If you are a current or previous paid employee with the Pack STEM employer, you are ineligible for their Pack STEM position. You are eligible to apply to other positions offered by different employers.
The Nevada Career Studio will do an initial screening of all applicants to ensure they meet our academic requirements after the student application process closes. Then, the employers will review the candidates and contact students for an interview opportunity. The interview and selection process by employers will occur throughout the year depending on the internship cycle. Students will be notified via email when the search process concludes.
| Internship cycle | Student recruitment | Student interviews |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | May | June |
| Spring | October | November |
| Summer | February | March |
All students who accept a Pack STEM Internship position are required to complete a mandatory student orientation to discuss the program's expectations. Once a student completes the orientation, they may begin their positions within a week of their internship start date.
- Pack Rides: Pack Rides is a service program providing safe transportation methods for students.
- Alternative Transportation: Explore various methods of commuting around the University and the Reno-Sparks area.
- Lendable Technology: The @One in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center offers lendable technology to students.
- Student Computer Labs: There are numerous computer labs set up throughout the University that students can go to in order to access digital resources.
- Wireless Internet Access Locations: This provides information on locations on campus with reliable Wi-Fi connections.
- Pack Friendly Business: This is an exhaustive list of all the offered student discounts in Reno-Sparks.
Email us at nvcareerstudio@unr.edu and include "Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program" in the subject line.