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 2022 Calendar
November 2021:
Application will be opened and program announced.
We love to hear from you! We are very happy to answer questions about the Akamai program or the application, or just get a chance to meet you! Please send an email to akamai@ucsc.edu to make a Zoom appiontment. (Note: you may need to download the Zoom application, and note the time difference from your location. The Akamai team is located in California).
January 2022:
Mentors submit project proposals for hosting an intern.
Campus visits to recruit internship applicants (email akamai@ucsc.edu to schedule a visit).
February 2022:
Meetings with prospective Akamai mentors.
Mentors submit project proposals for hosting an intern continued.
Akamai Internship application deadline: Mid-February TBA
March 2022:
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop application opens.
Selection and placement of Akamai interns; waiting list established.
April 2022:
Applicants on waiting list notified if spaces become available.
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop applicants notified.
May 2022:
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop held. Dates to be announced.
June 2022:
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 2022:
Akamai staff conduct intern site visits and interns give short presentations to staff.
August 2022:
Akamai Internship symposia: Click here to view the 2021 final symposium abstract and biographical booklet.
The 2021 Akamai Internship Program ended Friday August 6, 2021. 2022 dates TBA.