Student Worker - PRISM Applied Research Intern

## Student Worker - PRISM Applied Research Intern Apply:
JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus:
Part time:
Posted 5 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 26, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R3276

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students.

Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.###
** JOB TITLE
** Student Worker - PRISM Applied Research Intern###
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** Florida Polytechnic University’s Program for Research, Innovation, Science & Mobility (PRISM) is a selective applied research internship that connects high-performing undergraduate students with distinguished Florida Poly faculty, graduate research fellows, and industry-relevant research opportunities.  PRISM provides students with hands-on experience addressing complex challenges in areas critical to Florida’s economic growth, innovation capacity, and global competitiveness. Research opportunities may include aerospace, smart and intelligent mobility, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum science, life sciences and biotechnology, water security, critical materials, and energy.
Selected PRISM Applied Research Interns will engage in faculty-mentored research while developing the technical, analytical, communication, and professional skills needed for future graduate study and careers in research and industry.
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** JOB DESCRIPTION
**** The PRISM Intern will:
*** Participate in faculty-directed applied research projects within an assigned research area.
* Conduct research, data collection, experimentation, analysis, modeling, literature reviews, or other project activities as assigned.
* Work collaboratively with Florida Poly faculty, graduate research fellows, students, and research partners.
* Attend scheduled research meetings and provide updates regarding project progress.
* Maintain accurate research documentation, records, data, and project materials.
* Assist with the preparation of research findings, technical reports, presentations, posters, or other scholarly products.
* Apply appropriate research methods, laboratory practices, safety requirements, and professional standards.
* Develop an understanding of how academic research translates into industry-relevant solutions and economic innovation.
* Participate in professional development, research seminars, networking activities, and other PRISM program activities.
* Demonstrate professionalism, intellectual curiosity,…