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.
2022-2023 Calendar
November 2022:
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).
December 2022 - January 2023:
Mentors submit project proposals for hosting an intern.
Campus visits to recruit internship applicants (email akamai@ucsc.edu to schedule a visit).
January - February 2023:
Meetings with prospective mentors.
Mentors continue to submit project proposals.
Akamai Internship application deadline: February 14, 2023
March 2023:
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop application opens.
Selection and placement of Akamai interns; waitlist established.
April 2023:
Applicants on the waitlist are notified if spaces become available.
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop participants notified.
May 2023:
ISEE-Akamai Mentor Workshop held May 26 & 27 Hilo Hawaii.
June 2023:
Akamai preparatory course & start of program: June 12, 2023
- Interns arrive at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, June 12
- 4 day preparatory course
- Interns travel to internship site to begin project, June 17
July 2023:
Akamai staff conduct intern site visits and interns give short presentations to staff.
August 2023:
Akamai internship symposia
Waimea Symposium: Friday August 4
Hilo Symposium: Monday August 7
Maui Symposium: Weds August 9
Santa Cruz Symposium: Monday August 14
Click here to view the 2022 final symposium abstract and biographical booklet.
2023 Akamai Internship Program concludes: Aug 12, 2023