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The Department of Energy’s Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) is calling undergraduates and recent grads to gain hands-on experience at national labs this summer. Interns will work side by side with leading scientists on cutting-edge research, expanding skills in STEM and science policy while exploring state-of-the-art facilities.

At the same time, the NSF is pushing U.S. quantum research forward with its National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL), funding four design teams to create shared quantum computing resources and digital twins. These tools will give researchers nationwide access to advanced quantum hardware and software, accelerating discoveries across science, technology, and industry.

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Upcoming Opportunities

🔬 Advance Science at a DOE National Laboratory with SULI

The Department of Energy’s Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) gives undergraduates and recent graduates the chance to conduct cutting-edge research at one of 17 DOE national labs. Participants work alongside leading scientists, gain hands-on experience with advanced instruments and facilities, and explore career pathways in STEM and science policy.

📅 Program Details:

• Duration: 10 weeks (Summer: May–Aug) or Semester-long (Fall: Aug–Dec / Spring: Jan–May)

• Location: One of 17 DOE labs nationwide

• Compensation: Paid internship (stipend provided)

• Link: [Apply here]

✅ Eligibility

• Open to U.S. undergraduates and recent graduates in STEM or science policy fields

• Must meet DOE eligibility and participant obligations (see application guide)

⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know

• 🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs. (Search here)

• 🎓 Pathways to Science: List of paid internships and research opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. (Search here)

• 💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students (More info).

• 🧠 NASA Pathways Internship: Multi-semester internship involving different career paths at NASA (Link).

🌍 International Opportunities

• 🧲 Pathways to Science: List of upcoming internships, scholarships, and research programs hosted by the U.S. [open to international students]. (Search here)

• 🔬 Amgen Scholars Program: Prestigious summer research program for undergraduate students in the U.S., Europe, or Asia. (More info)

• ⚛️ European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN): Search for any upcoming internships related to chemistry, physics, engineering, or data science! (Link here)

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Scientist’s Scroll

⚛️ NSF Invests $16M to Launch National Quantum Virtual Laboratory Design Phase

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $16 million to four teams to design the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL). Each team will receive $4 million over two years to develop practical infrastructure, including shareable quantum computers, wide-area quantum networks, and digital twins for algorithm testing.

The NQVL aims to democratize access to specialized quantum hardware and software, currently concentrated in a few labs, and bridge the gap between basic discovery and deployment. Partnering institutions include universities, federal agencies (DOE, DOD, NIST, NASA), and more than 20 companies such as IonQ, NVIDIA, QuEra, and J.P. Morgan.

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Tip of the Day

📔 Bounce Back Stronger: Recovering from a Bad Exam

Bombed an exam? It happens to the best of us. The key isn’t the score: it’s how you respond. Here’s how to turn a setback into momentum:

• ✨ Reflect, Don’t Spiral: Look over what went wrong. Was it time management, misunderstanding concepts, or not enough practice? Pinpointing the cause is the first step to fixing it.

• ✨ Seek Feedback: Meet with your professor or TA. Ask what top answers did differently and how you can close that gap. This creates actionable steps for you to partake.

• ✨ Adjust Your Strategy: If passive reading wasn’t enough, try active recall, spaced repetition, or problem sets under timed conditions. Change the method, not just the effort.

• ✨ Reframe the Narrative: Think of your exam score as a diagnostic, not a verdict. You’ll grow stronger for the next challenge.

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👇🏾 Vote if you think the statement below is fact or fiction and tell us why in the comments!

Statement: The polio vaccine was invented in the 1970s.

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