Akamai Program Calendar
Akamai intern exploring light phenomena during the 4-day preparatory course all interns attend prior to starting work on their technical projects.
Prospective 2021 Calendar
November/December 2020:
Application will be opened and program announced.
We love to hear from you! Announcing Akamai drop-in office hours: Please feel free to join us at any of our drop-in office hours held by Zoom. No appointment necessary. We are very happy to answer questions about the Akamai program or the application, or just get a chance to meet you! (Note: you may need to download the Zoom application, and note the time difference from your location. The Akamai team is located in California).
Dec 3 Thursday, 2pm-3pm PST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82542036475
Dec 14, Monday 12pm-1pm PST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82868678972
Jan 14, Thursday, 2pm-3pm PST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89560255954
Jan 25, Monday 12pm-1pm PST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82769646728
Feb 8, Monday 12pm-1pm PST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88565577545
Feb 11, Thursday, 2pm-3pm PST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84929007838
January 2021:
Mentors submit requests to host interns.
Campus visits to recruit internship applicants (email Akamai@ucsc.edu to schedule a visit).
February 2021:
Mentors submit requests to host interns.
Meetings with prospective Akamai mentors.
Akamai Internship application deadline: Mid-February TBA
March 2021:
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop application opens.
Selection and placement of Akamai interns; waiting list established.
April 2021:
Applicants on internship waiting list notified if spaces become available.
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop applicants notified.
May 2021:
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop held. Dates to be announced.
June 2021:
Akamai preparatory course & start of program
- Interns arrive at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
- 4 day preparatory course
- Interns travel to internship site to begin project
July 2021:
Akamai staff conduct intern site visits and interns give short presentations to staff.
August 2021:
Akamai Internship symposia: Click here for the 2019 final symposium abstract and biographical booklet.
The 2019 Akamai Internship Program ended friday August 16, 2019. 2021 dates TBA.