Business Hosts

Blue Canyon Technologies

Location: Lafayette, CO
Website: Blue Canyon Technologies
Industry Served: Aerospace/Defense

Blue Canyon Technologies, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, is a leading provider of turnkey small satellite solutions, including CubeSats and microsatellites. We specialize in precision pointing platforms based upon our high-performance attitude determination and control components. BCT’s highly experienced staff has developed low cost, flight-proven, high-performance, high-reliability spacecraft systems and components that enable a wide range of missions for academic, commercial, and government applications. Our state-of-the-art spacecraft and subsystems are supporting LEO, GEO, Lunar, and interplanetary missions.

BCT has supported missions for The U.S. Air Force, NASA, The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and many others and provided the Attitude Control Systems for the first interplanetary CubeSats which successfully traveled to Mars.

Externship Type: Company Tour

Description: BCT will host teachers for a day to do a tour of our labs and manufacturing floors followed by a sit down Q&A style panel with various engineers / employees.

Externship Dates: Thursday, June 26 from 10:30 to 12:30. Lunch will be provided
Externship Duration: 1 day
Number of Externships Available: Groups of 15-20 teachers
Compensation: No compensation available
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: N/A
Onboarding Info: N/A
Other Requirements: Teachers must provide proof of U.S. citizenship prior to the externship.

*Blue Canyon does not allow any photos or videos to be taken in their building.

Blue Origin

Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
Website: Blue Origin
Industry Served: Aerospace

Blue Origin is building a road to space for the Benefit of Earth, by focusing on lowering the cost of access to space, harnessing the vast resources of space and inspiring future generations.

Externship Type:  Customized

Description: The extern will serve as a curriculum developer to bridge the gap between complex aerospace technology and education for professional customers and K-12 students. The extern will work closely with Blue Origin's Mission Management team to develop educational content focused on a reusable, heavy-launch vehicle (New Glenn) and to collaborate with Blue Origin's non-profit, Club for the Future, to develop engaging K-12 classroom resources that inspire the next generation of STEAM leaders.

Externship Dates: June - July 2025. Schedule TBD
Externship Duration: 4-6 weeks 21-40 hours/week
Number of Externships Available: 1
Compensation: $50/hr Up to 200 hours
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Knowledge of  Earth/environmental science, math, finance, computer science, information and communication technology, engineering and the trades (manufacturing).   
Onboarding Info: We will collaborate with our educator, based on their experience(s) to provide hands-on familiarization throughout their externship to allow for collaboration with our New Glenn & Club for the Future teams.
Other Requirements: Must be a U.S. Person

Colorado Air and Space Port

Location: Watkins, CO
Website: Colorado Air and Space Port
Industry Served: Aerospace

Colorado Air and SpacePort (CASP) serves as America’s hub for commercial space transportation, research, and development.

Externship Type: Industry Tour

Description: Teachers will tour the CASP with the Deputy Director, and will learn about the operations of the Spaceport and its importance to the aerospace industry in Colorado. The Spaceport serves as a hub for commercial space transportation and research.

Externship Dates: Tuesday, June 10, 2025; 9:00 to 11:30 am
Externship Duration: 1 day
Number of Externships Available: 5-10
Compensation: No compensation available
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: N/A
Onboarding Info: N/A

Location: Online for one week; Various front range locations for second week
Website: CSBR Aerospace Teacher Academy - Colorado Space Business Roundtable
Industry Served: Aerospace

CSBR provides a forum to promote the growth of space and space-related industry in Colorado, with particular focus on small space businesses.

Externship Type: Industry Tour

Description: Three teachers and approximately 40-60 students will engage with aerospace businesses, university programs, and nonprofits to learn about the opportunities and challenges facing the industry, as well as skills and knowledge needed for those careers. Teachers will complete a daily blog assignment during the virtual and in-person weeks, and develop at least one lesson to bring back to their classrooms based on their learnings.

Externship Dates: The program runs for two weeks:  one week virtual and the other in-person. 2025 dates are as follows: Virtual program: June 2-6; 
In-person program: June 9-14 Teachers must be available for the full two weeks to be considered. 

Colorado Space Business Roundtable

CSBR provides a forum to promote the growth of space and space-related industry in Colorado, with particular focus on small space businesses.

Externship Duration: 2 weeks - one week virtual, and the other in-person.

Externship Dates: Virtual program: Jun 2-6;  In-person program: Jun 9-14 
Number of Externships Available: 3
Compensation: $3,000
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: N/A
Onboarding Info: A virtual information session will be held on April 17th at 4:00pm. Register Here

Interview process will be conducted; Due to the funding source of the stipend, teachers must teach in a school district within Arapahoe or Douglas County to be considered. 

Other Requirements:  Interview process will be conducted; Due to the funding source for the stipends, participating teachers must work in schools in Arapahoe or Douglas Counties. Culminating Air N Space-A-Palooza event with student graduation and recognition for teacher externs will take place on June 14th at Wings Over the Rockies in Centennial, CO. Read the Information flyer

Colorado Space Institute at ACC

Location: Castle Rock, CO
Website: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Space Institute
Industry Served: Aerospace/Defense

The newly formed Colorado Space Institute at Arapahoe Community College aims to become a leader in space education and aerospace workforce development for Colorado students. Based at the Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock (Douglas County), the Space Institute will offer competency-based programming to grow the future of Colorado’s space workforce, focusing on three key areas: space data analytics, space operations, and space business.

Externship Type: Customized Experience

Description: The Colorado Space Institute at ACC would like to provide educators an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered by the Space Institute, interact with Colorado Space Industry partners, become knowledgeable about space policy and ethics, and provide expertise in the development of space-related content for multiple disciplines, all to support the Institute's efforts to develop "space-minded" individuals. The educators will understand the priorities and projections/needs of the space industry. The educators will also play a major role in supporting the development of space-related content that will be embedded into curriculum across different ACC and other CCCS programs that may be brought back to their own classrooms.  Teachers will be expected to develop curriculum as part of this externship.

Externship Dates: Externships will take place between June 2 and June 20, 2025
Externship Duration: 1-3 weeks
Number of Externships Available: Up to 10
Compensation: $2,500
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: N/A 
Onboarding Info: N/A
Other Requirements: Teachers from Arapahoe and Douglas County are preferred.

Galloway & Company, Inc.

Location: Greenwood Village (Tech Center), CO
Website: Galloway & Company, Inc.
Industry Served: Architectural and Engineering

Galloway is a nationally recognized architecture and engineering company that takes a Full Spectrum Approach to project design. For more than 40 years, Galloway built their business around a talented and diverse team of professionals, creating exceptional project solutions for clients and exciting professional growth opportunities for staff. Today, Galloway has more than 300 professionals holding registrations in 49 states.

Externship Type: Industry Tour

Description: The teacher will spend time with each discipline for a few hours to learn how they contribute to each project, how they collaborate with others, and all other questions they may have. Because Galloway is multidisciplinary and we want to give the teacher as much insight to all sides of our projects that we can.

Externship Dates: Summer
Externship Duration: 1-5 days
Number of Externships Available: 1
Compensation: No compensation available
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: No experience necessary
Onboarding Info: Minimal; an overview of the business and each discipline within the business will be provided.

Independent Electrical Contractors

Location: Three locations available:  (1) Northglenn, (2) Glenwood Springs, and (3) Colorado Springs
Websites: (1) Rocky Mountain IEC - Northglenn; (2) Western IEC - Glenwood Springs; and (3) Southern IEC - Colorado Springs
Industry Served: Electrical and Construction Industries

Externships are being offered by three separate chapters of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), premier energy trade associations for different regions in Colorado, and the largest electrical apprenticeship training program in the U.S. IEC is dedicated to educating, promoting, and advancing the electrical industry by offering required training to obtain and retain electrical licensure and providing industry support and services.

Externship Type: Customized Experience

Description: At all three sites, IEC's teacher externships will provide an immersive experience into the electrical industry and the apprenticeship training process. Educators will gain a comprehensive understanding of licensure requirements, career pathways, and the vital role of apprenticeship programs in workforce development. The experience will include a guided tour of our training campus, an overview of Ohm’s Law, device and wire preparation, power and hand tool identification, and a hands-on switching lab. Additionally, participants will visit an active job site with one of our contractor members, offering an opportunity to engage with electrical apprentices, journey workers, and project managers to see real-world applications of electrical work. This externship will equip teachers with valuable industry knowledge to better guide students toward rewarding careers in the skilled trades. IEC’s teacher externship will showcase how STEM principles are integral to the electrical trade, providing educators with real-world applications they can bring back to the classroom. 

Externship Dates: Spring and/or early summer (June) 
Externship Duration: 1-5 days
Number of Externships Available: 5-10 at each site
Compensation: $1,000 to $2,500, depending on the duration of the externships. Stipends are calculated using a rate of $50/hr. 
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: No experience necessary
Onboarding Info: N/A
Other Requirements: 
Other Notes: Through hands-on experiences, teachers will see how math is used in electrical calculations such as Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, and load calculations, reinforcing algebra and problem-solving skills. Science concepts, including electromagnetism and energy transfer, will be explored through device identification, wire preparation, and circuit-building activities. The use of technology in the trade, from power tools to advanced diagnostic equipment and digital blueprints, will demonstrate how innovation drives efficiency and safety in electrical work. Finally, engineering principles will be evident in electrical system design, job site problem-solving, and project planning, providing a direct link between STEM education and real-world careers. By experiencing these concepts in action, teachers will gain practical insights to help students connect classroom learning to rewarding, high-demand careers in the skilled trades.
 

p3 Communities
Location: Canon City, CO
Website: p3 Communities
Industry Served: Architecture, Construction

This is an architecture firm that develops all manner of commercial and residential projects and participates in community development activities, such as economic development, planning and zoning, strategic planning, and community engagement.

Externship Type: Customized

Description: Architectural practice involves schematic design and project development, scope determination, code compliance design development, construction documentation and drafting, technical specification writing, construction observation, community volunteer board involvement, small business development and facilitation. The teacher extern will be able to participate in all of these activities if desired.

Externship Dates: All year round
Externship Duration: Flexible
Number of Externships Available: 1
Compensation: TBD
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Engineering (any type), trades and industry (manufacturing, construction, etc.) architecture and drafting
Onboarding Info: None
Other Requirements: Adhere to company privacy policies
 

Resilient Entanglement

Location: Denver 
Website: Resilient Entanglement    
Industry Served: Quantum Information Science and Energy    

Resilient Entanglement is a multi-patented Quantum-Smart Grid software company. We identify, develop, and implement software solutions for energy management systems (EMS). Our mission is to accelerate the development of quantum technology in the energy sector; to help streamline the global initiative to achieve 100% clean energy integration and build a smart climate-resilient grid of the future. Paving the way for emission reductions, ensuring U.S. national energy security and resiliency, and fostering the education of the next generation of scientists and industry thought leaders.    
 

Externship Type: Customized    

Description: The externship will help teachers connect STEM concepts to real-world careers by showcasing their applications in energy management, quantum computing, and smart grid technology. Through hands-on learning with industry professionals, teachers will gain insights into engineering, data science, and quantum-enhanced forecasting, allowing them to bring practical case studies and interactive STEM lessons into the classroom. This experience will inspire students, introduce them to emerging career opportunities, and bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring they are prepared for future STEM careers in clean energy and advanced technology fields.

    
Externship Dates: Summer: 
Externship Duration: 40 hours over the course of the summer    
Number of Externships Available: 1    
Compensation: $1,000    
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Physics, math, finance, computer science (e.g. coding, programming languages, software or app development, etc.), or Engineering (any type)    
Onboarding Info: Onboarding and the externship will take approximately 40 hours, covering an introduction to our mission, quantum energy applications, and industry challenges. It will include hands-on workshops, guided collaboration with professionals, and practical applications of energy management systems, quantum computing, and smart grid technologies to ensure a successful and impactful experience

Warehouse Business Accelerator

Location: Loveland, CO
Website: Warehouse Business Accelerator    
Industry Served: Manufacturing    

Warehouse Business Accelerator provides flexible space for scaling manufacturing businesses and business support services in the form of mentorship, education and community building. 
 

Externship Type: Industry Tour    

Description: The intersection of manufacturing and entrepreneurship will change lives and drive the future economy - join us as we explore what entrepreneurship looks like in advanced manufacturing in micro- (under 15 employees) and small (under 100 employees) companies. The face of manufacturing is changing, and there are incredible companies in Colorado driving that change. We will be pulling curriculum from our Make It Accelerator to have teachers complete work on a business case study to better understand the rigors of planning for a scaling a startup manufacturing business. The Warehouse Business Accelerator supports 15 businesses in their ecosystem on Forge Campus, home to over 50 companies. Businesses on campus are tackling problems related to energy sustainability, automation, communications, and more.  

    
Externship Dates: Summer 2026
Externship Duration: 1-2 Days
Number of Externships Available: 24 - 36    
Compensation: Pending    
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: No specific STEM experience needed; however, teachers with backgrounds in computer science, IT and communications technology, agriculture, farming, natural resources or engineering will find the externship particularly useful.     
Onboarding Info: Host will produce a short video introduction describing the company and what they do. Depending on the onsite businesses chosen for the externship, a case study may be provided in advance for externs to review. 

Environmental & Animal Science

Colorado Department of Agriculture, Division of Laboratory Services

Location: Broomfield, CO
Website: Colorado Department of Agriculture Lab Services | Laboratory Outreach Program
Industry Served: Agriculture

The Division performs laboratory services for CDA’s internal regulatory programs and some external customers. The purpose for this unit is to conduct timely and legally defensible chemical, microbiological and instrumental analysis of samples related to animal food, animal health, pesticides, soil, fertilizer, ground and surface water, industrial hemp and marijuana. In addition, the division serves as the primary source of measurement standards for the Department and provides volume and mass calibrations for Inspection & Consumers Services (ICS) field inspectors, Department of Labor and Employment and other external customers. The Division of Laboratory Services supports consumer protection by providing valuable services and consistent, reliable results with integrity, professionalism and impartiality.

Externship Type: Industry Tour

Description: Learning how laboratory science and agriculture intersect through various testing methods.

Externship Dates: Spring 2025
Externship Duration: 1 day
Number of Externships Available: Groups of 5-10, once a month beginning in April 2025
Compensation: No compensation available
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Life Science - Biology, Chemistry
Onboarding Info: N/A
Other Requirements: Confidentiality agreement may be needed

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Location: Opportunities will eventually be available state-wide; program is starting in driving range of Denver (zip code 80216)
Website: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Industry Served: Natural Resources, Environmental Science

As a state agency, CO Parks and Wildlife manages close to 1 million acres of land within 42 state parks and 346 state wildlife areas and oversees the management of 960 native wildlife species including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, which includes the hunting and fishing regulations of these species. Through an externship with CO Parks and Wildlife, educators will have the opportunity to learn more about our work which can include the incredible research happening in our state that informs management decisions, how wildlife management officers work with the public on human - wildlife conflict, and how we help the public better understand wise use of the natural resources of our state.

Externship Type: Customized Experience

Description: In 2025, the guiding question for the externships will be, "How do we determine the success of species conservation efforts?"  The focus will be with invertebrates (mainly bees) and connecting with some Community Science efforts that will be great ways to involve students in actual science. The project may also connect with Bald Eagle researchers and the GIS/data team. The externship will be held in Denver. Teachers will receive a backpack of equipment/material they can use in their classrooms based on the field investigations they learn during the week. Initial lesson development will take place during the week, and teachers will be able to immediately use these lessons in their classrooms once school starts.

Externship Dates: August 4-8
Externship Duration: 5 Days 
Number of Externships Available: 2
Compensation: $1,500
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Life Science /Biology, Chemistry, Earth or environmental science, Math, finance, Agriculture, farming, natural resources
Onboarding Info: TBD
Other Requirements: N/A
Other Notes: Selection of teacher externs is handled by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

CSU Spur
    
Location: Denver    
Website: CSU Spur    
Industry Served: Environmental Science    

CSU Spur is a free public offering of a university system, striving to connect urban and rural communities by bringing awareness and appreciation of the food system, water, and health to a broad audience, engaging the next generation in various careers, and creating innovation to serve rural communities. Spur is a part of the evolution of education and focuses on investing in the development of the next generation. Through its urban location, CSU Spur creates connections and appreciation for rural communities in Colorado and will continue to work to honor CSU’s rural and agricultural roots.     

Externship Type: Customized    

Description: CSU Spur is seeking a teacher extern to work alongside the School Programs Coordinator and Senior Education Manager to enhance and align our field trip and school programming to Spur's mission, as well as Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. This externship offers an opportunity to influence real-world learning experiences that connect directly to Colorado classroom instruction.    
Externship Dates: June and July 2025    
Externship Duration: 4-6 weeks, 85 hours total
Number of Externships Available: 1
Compensation: $3,000    
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a formal PreK-12 classroom setting.

Familiarity with Colorado Academic Standards and Next 
Generation Science standards

Ability to commit a total of 85 hours to CSU Spur

Onboarding info: Onboarding will include an overview of CSU Spur’s field trip and school program structures.

• A review of the Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards as they relate to CSU Spur content.
• Orientation to Spur's facilities, team roles, and weekly schedules.
• A walk-through of past and current lesson plans and programming materials.

This onboarding process can be effectively completed in 8–10 hours over the course of the first week. Ongoing support and collaboration with the education team will continue to provide additional context and feedback as the extern engages more deeply with program development and alignment work.

Other Requirements: Candidates with backgrounds in the following are preferred:

• Life science/biology
• Earth, environmental science
• Agriculture, farming, natural resources

Notes: The goals of the apprenticeship are as follows:

• Help align CSU Spur field trip opportunities to Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science standards to support CSU Spur in making recommendations to formal classroom educators on the optimal time to visit Spur based on required curriculum.
• Attend weekly field trips to offer feedback on the field trip experience from the lens of a classroom teacher.
• Review existing lesson plans and school program tracks to help improve the quality of educational programming at Spur.

Denver Animal Shelter

Location: Denver, CO
Website: Denver Animal Shelter
Industry Served: Animal Science & Healthcare

We provide animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. We foster the human-animal bond by protecting the safety and welfare of Denver's animals and people. Denver Animal Protection is committed to: Providing humane care to companion animals, Reuniting lost pets with their owners, Adopting pets to loving homes, Enforcing Denver County animal ordinances, Educating the public about animals, their needs and our critical role as a community resource. The Denver Animal Shelter is an open-admission shelter that is home to nearly 8,700 lost and abandoned pets each year.

Externship Type: Customized Experience

Description: Teachers may choose from any or all of these areas of focus:

Veterinary Services: Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants working in Shelter Medicine, herd health, high volume spay/neuter surgeries and other veterinary procedures.

Field Services: Manager, Supervisors, Animal Protection Officers providing animal rescue 24/7, 365 days a year and enforce Denver County animal ordinances.

Community Engagement: Manager, Social Worker, Navigators proactively providing community outreach education and resources to underserved pet owners to retain the human-animal bond and prevent owner-surrendered animals to the Shelter due to lack of resources.

Shelter Services: Manager, Supervisors, Animal Care Attendants, Behavior and Transfer Coordinator provide care (food, bedding, clean kennels, socialization and enrichment) to our community's lost, unwanted, injured and mistreated animals that come to the Shelter.

Client Services: Manager, Supervisor, Volunteer and Social Media Coordinator, Foster Care Coordinator, Client Services Representatives. We have over 400 volunteers that provide socialization, enrichment and foster homes to the animals in our care. Client Service Representatives assist the public with adoptions, owners surrendering animals, returning lost animals to owners, servicing clients during our low-cost vaccine clinics every Saturday and Sunday.

Externship Dates: All Year
Externship Duration: Depends on teacher preferences and area of focus
Number of Externships Available: As many teachers as are interested
Compensation: No compensation available
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: No experience necessary
Onboarding Info: Depends on the area of focus

*Owned animals or animals still on stray hold are not allowed to be photographed due to not having the owner's permission.    

QCamp

Location: Boulder, Denver, Grand Lake, Grand Junction
Website: QCaMP - Sandia National Labs
Industry Served: Quantum Information Science

Sandia’s Quantum Information Program targets advances in the understanding and mastery of quantum systems for enabling the manipulation of information with greater sensitivity, speed, and security than is possible with classical information processing methods

Externship Type: Customized Experience

Description: Discover how the intriguing principles of quantum physics are revolutionizing the world of computing at our week-long summer camp designed for STEM educators! Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of computing while engaging in hands-on activities that explore the often-perplexing phenomena of quantum physics. You'll have the opportunity to apply these concepts to solve computing, sensing, and communication challenges in innovative ways. Throughout the camp, you'll interact with world-class scientists, engineers, and industry leaders, gaining valuable insights and experience in this rapidly growing field to inspire your classrooms and communities. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the future of technology!

Externship Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Externship Duration: 5 Days + Implementation time
Number of Externships Available: 50
Compensation: $1,500 ($1,000 for participation in QCaMP sessions + $500 for development of lesson(s) or resources that can be implemented in the classroom and shared)
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: No experience necessary
Onboarding Info: N/A
Other Requirements: Teachers will create a lesson or resource based on their learning that can be shared with other educators 
Notes: Use this application to apply. Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025

Quantinuum

Location: Broomfield, CO
Website: Quantinuum
Industry Served: Quantum Information Science

As the world’s largest integrated quantum company, Quantinuum is leading the development of the most powerful quantum computers and the most advanced quantum software solutions. With our full-stack technology and world-class scientists, we are rapidly scaling quantum computing to solve tomorrow’s biggest challenges.

Externship Type: Customized Experience

Description:  We will introduce teachers to quantum computing, Quantinuum, and the different jobs available by providing tours of our Broomfield facility, an overview of quantum technologies and interactions with various parts of our business (research, etc.). The project is designed to showcase the variety of careers, people and positions it takes to develop, operate, and deploy commercial-scale quantum computers.

Externship Dates: Summer
Externship Duration: 1-5 Days
Number of Externships Available: 3-5
Compensation: No Compensation Available
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Physics, Math, finance, Computer science (e.g. coding, programming languages, software or app development, etc.), Engineering (any type), Trades and industry (e.g. manufacturing, construction, etc.)
Onboarding Info: Training will be provided during the externship.

Resilient Entanglement

Location: Denver
Website: Resilient Entanglement
Industry Served: Quantum Information Science and Energy

Resilient Entanglement is a multi-patented Quantum-Smart Grid software company. We identify, develop, and implement software solutions for energy management systems (EMS). Our mission is to accelerate the development of quantum technology in the energy sector; to help streamline the global initiative to achieve 100% clean energy integration and build a smart climate-resilient grid of the future. Paving the way for emission reductions, ensuring U.S. national energy security and resiliency, and fostering the education of the next generation of scientists and industry thought leaders.

Externship Type: Customized experience

Description: The externship will help teachers connect STEM concepts to real-world careers by showcasing their applications in energy management, quantum computing, and smart grid technology. Through hands-on learning with industry professionals, teachers will gain insights into engineering, data science, and quantum-enhanced forecasting, allowing them to bring practical case studies and interactive STEM lessons into the classroom. This experience will inspire students, introduce them to emerging career opportunities, and bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring they are prepared for future STEM careers in clean energy and advanced technology fields

Externship Dates: Summer
Externship Duration: 40 hours over the course of the summer
Number of Externships Available: 1
Compensation: $1,000
Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Physics, math, finance, computer science (e.g. coding, programming languages, software or app development, etc.), or Engineering (any type)

Onboarding Info: Onboarding and the externship will take approximately 40 hours, covering an introduction to our mission, quantum energy applications, and industry challenges. It will include hands-on workshops, guided collaboration with professionals, and practical applications of energy management systems, quantum computing, and smart grid technologies to ensure a successful and impactful experience

Wolfram Research, Inc

Location: Remote

Website: Wolfram Research

Industry Served: Quantum, Computational Science, AI

Description: Wolfram Research is a pioneer in computational technology and STEM innovation. Over 35 years ago, we transformed mathematics and its applications with the creation of Mathematica. Since then, we’ve continued to build a powerful, unified system that supports education, research, and real-world problem solving across science, technology, engineering, and beyond. Externs will have the opportunity to explore examples of computational thinking in action, understand how our tools are applied in education, research, and industry, and gather ideas for bringing authentic, applied STEM experiences into their own classrooms. By engaging with Wolfram’s unified approach to computation, teachers will be able to better illustrate to students how the concepts they are learning today—from algebra to algorithms—connect to tomorrow’s innovations in AI, quantum science, and beyond.

Externship Dates: November 2025 - March 2026

Number of Externships Available:  3

Compensation: $50/hour

Skills or Content Expertise Preferred: Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth or Environmental Science, Math, Finance, Computer Science, and/or Engineering

Onboarding Info: Onboarding will take place in collaboration with CDLE, CDE and Wolfram, and will be customized to fit the externship structure and design.