UPDATE: 2020 BAKKEN MDC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
The Bakken MDC Internship Program leadership team has decided to cancel the 2020 Internship Program due to the current situation involving COVID-19. While we are saddened by this decision, we believe it is of utmost importance to follow the university guidelines, and to take the proper measures to stop the spread of the virus. Things are rapidly changing, and it is our hope that some alternate training program can take place in the fall. We are always looking for students to help with projects throughout the year, so we would still encourage students to apply to the program. In the event that we can hold some form of a program in future, we will reach out to those of you that have applied here. Thank you for understanding this rapidly changing situation.
Please reach out to the Internship leadership team Steve (
thom5429@umn.edu) or Cara (
piazz020@umn.edu) for any further questions
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The situation involving COVID-19 is changing day by day. Due to this, the Internship Program leadership team is assessing the programs feasibility to still be held this summer. We are continuing our preparation for the summer program in hopes of having it continue as normal. But, due to the ever changing state of COVID-19, we are also aware that the program will likely have to be altered to accommodate for the current situation, or even canceled for the summer of 2020. We plan to continuously assess the situation so we will be able to provide the best possible option of what the Internship will look like this summer. We wanted to be transparent about the current status of the program, so you will be best informed moving forward as you assess all of your opportunities for this summer. We will continue to keep you updated as we know more. Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Thank you for your interest in applying to the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center (MDC) Summer Internship program. The MDC is located in the heart of the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Mayo Building on UMN's east bank campus. With over 8,000 square feet of meeting spaces and prototyping facilities spread across five different labs, the MDC is the innovator's playground. The MDC provides students, researchers, medical professionals, and faculty with access to a variety of resources to design, build, and prototype medical devices and customized equipment. With machining, electronics, 3D printing, tissue dissection, CAD software, and virtual prototyping resources available, there are tools for innovators of all backgrounds to utilize.
The information you provide in this application will be used in our selection process for this volunteer based program. The application window will close on Sunday, April 19th, 2020 at 11:55 PM. You will be notified of your acceptance or rejection to the program no later than Monday, April 27th, 2020. The internship program continues to improve each year, and we're in for a phenomenal program this year!
If you have any additional questions about the MDC Internship Program or this application, do not hesitate to contact Cara Piazza at
piazz020@umn.edu.
Bakken MDC Website:
http://www.mdc.umn.edu**This program counts as a University of Minnesota undergraduate Honors experience.**
