iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3)
Undergraduate internship & research opportunity for underrepresented students of all majors
Rolling admissions until April 11, 2014
Program Overview & Dates
The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is an undergraduate internship and research program that prepares students from
underrepresented populations for graduate study and careers in the
information sciences. Students undertake
a year-long experience that includes two summer institutes held at the
University of Pittsburgh and a year-long team research project. Students are immersed in special-topics workshops, professional
development seminars, research projects, and network-building
opportunities.
The 2014 i3 will be held at the University of
Pittsburgh's School of Information Sciences from June 1-27,
2014.
How Does My Major Fit In The Information Sciences?
The information sciences focus on
PEOPLE, INFORMATION, & TECHNOLOGY--with
a heavy emphasis on people. If you like finding creative ways to solve
problems and help people, there's an iSchool graduate program waiting
for you.
Information scientists come from a variety of academic backgrounds
and range in their technical abilities. You don't need to be a
programmer or a coder to be in this field (although we're always happy
to have our tech people, too)! All you need is an interest in how people
use and interact with information and technology to solve problems in
their lives. If you want to know more about self-driving cars, how pop
culture develops online, or how to reduce cyber-bullying among teens,
the information sciences are the place for you. The same goes for
artificial intelligence, digital libraries, public policy and government
management, entrepreneurship, and so many other areas.
Check out our i3 FAQ sheet (link
above) to see how undergraduate majors map to graduate programs and
research opportunities in the information sciences.
Who Should Apply & Application Requirements
- Undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college
or university in the United States; students that have recently
graduated may also apply
- Students enrolled in any academic major; undeclared or undecided students are also welcome to apply
- Students who have an interest in graduate school and research opportunities
- Students who are open to exploring the information sciences and its many interdisciplinary fields
- Individuals that can demonstrate a commitment to
diversity and increasing opportunities for underrepresented populations
- U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
To apply, applicants must submit the following items:
-
Online application with essay
questions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official undergraduate
transcripts
Applications
to the 2014 i3 cohort are now being reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials prior to April 11, 2014.
Additional Benefits
During their stay at the University of Pittsburgh, students receive funding support and a daily stipend for their participation.
- Full funding for travel, housing, and dining
- $50.00 per day stipend during summer residential institutes
- Students may arrange for i3 to count as a for-credit internship at their home university/college
- Upon completion of the
program, i3 Scholars are eligible for scholarship opportunities at select
graduate schools in the United States
- Travel stipends to attend the annual iConference
The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and is
hosted by the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Information Sciences. Please
direct all questions to Michael Depew at [log in to unmask].
Michael Depew
Director, iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3)
University of Pittsburgh
School of Information Sciences
135 N. Bellefield Avenue, Room 603
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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412-624-3981