...” The Materials Science Institute’s Industrial Internship Program enables it’s students to become contributors in half the time required by students from other programs. They have set a new standard for preparing students for successful careers in the high-tech job market...”
Chuck May, PhD
Former Senior Engineering Director
ON Semiconductor
Philosophy
Our program trains you in the real-world knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the industrial research laboratory. Feedback from internship host companies has been overwhelmingly supportive of our unique system of education.
Program Overview
The program begins summer term with intensive course and lab work in one of four focus areas:
Photovoltaic & Semiconductor Device Processing
Optical Materials & Devices
Polymers & Coatings
Organic Synthesis & Organometallics
The course work and labs are designed to help students become more effective problem solvers in the industrial environment. Emphasis is also placed on developing soft skills, such as communication (oral and written), team work and leadership - critical skills for a successful career in industry.
Students who successfully complete the summer course work will be offered interviews for internships. Students selected by the companies will complete a 9-month paid internship. Internship salaries typically range from $2000-$5400/mo. Though internships are not guaranteed, we have historically placed about 98% of our students in internships.
Academic background
The Master's Industrial Internship Program awards degrees in Chemistry or Applied Physics. Students entering the program typically have bachelor degrees in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
Program Timeline
Classes begin summer term with 3-4 intensive courses in the focus area. Students may start their internships in the fall while taking the remaining 2-3 graded courses at the closest university to their place of employment throughout the year - or they may complete the remaining graded courses during the fall term and begin their internships in January having completed all of the required classes. Below is a table with some typical graduation timelines:
Term |
Scenario 1 |
Scenario 2 |
Scenario 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 12 credits graded |
12 credits graded |
12 credits graded |
| Fall | 10 credits internship |
10 credits internship |
10 credits internship |
| Winter | 10 credits internship 4 credits graded |
10 credits internship |
10 credits internship |
| Spring | 10 credits internship 4 credits graded |
10 credits internship |
10 credits internship |
| Summer / Fall | XXXXXXXXXX |
10 credits internship |
12 credits graded |
Students must allow some flexibility for internship start dates as some companies prefer to begin internships in the fall and some in the winter. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all graded graduate courses in order to graduate with a master's degree. For more information on graduate school requirements, visit their website: http://gradschool.uoregon.edu/?page=policiesProcedures
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