{"id":1282,"date":"2023-02-13T21:13:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T21:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticwave-sdx.net\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2023-02-13T21:15:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T21:15:30","slug":"innovating-the-network-for-data-intensive-science-indis-at-sc17-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticwave-sdx.net\/?p=1282","title":{"rendered":"STEP ACCESS: Student Training and Engagement Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>STEP-1: 2-week introductory experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operations.access-ci.org\/step\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/COLLAGE-300x151.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5125\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a dynamic two week experience in Miami, FL in May! We cover your travel, provide accommodations, and give you a stipend. This program is designed to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Become more aware of the many areas of interest within the field: web programming, high performance computing, cybersecurity, networking, real use of AI<\/li><li>Determine where your interests are<\/li><li>Discover what areas of study you should pursue in the future<\/li><li>Experience high levels of direct interaction with diverse groups with diverse skill sets<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-right\">Apply Here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ZZLTw74uHwuYKewW7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEP Application Form<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1771\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2>STEP-2: Full-time for the summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After STEP-1, you\u2019ll be eligible for STEP-2! This is a full-time, paid summer program (in-person + virtual) where you work on projects in web programming, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, networking, and implementations of AI. We cover travel, and accommodations for in-person events, plus take you to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pearc.acm.org\/\">national conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example Projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Students in cybersecurity will work with CONECT cybersecurity professionals to help protect ACCESS\u2019s CI\u2013 a highly complex and heterogeneous environment that is constantly under attack\u2013by managing vulnerabilities, analyzing security log data, and performing security vetting tasks.<\/li><li>Students in operations will create and monitor the information-sharing platform technology stack, aid the curation of assets for the AI-chatbot, and use APIs to push information to various platforms (e.g., Ask.CI, etc.).<\/li><li>Students in data and networking will install and use perfSONAR, learn networking best practices, Linux systems management, and testing methodologies, and identification and resolution of networking performance issues.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>STEP-3: Part-time during the school year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a year-round experience? After STEP-1 and STEP-2, you\u2019ll be eligible for STEP-3. You\u2019ll continue working (virtually) with your team on projects on a part-time, paid basis during the academic year. We will also take you to the annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/supercomputing.org\/\">SC conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students who apply to STEP must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Students attending US-based institutions<\/li><li>Enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree or masters\/PhD<\/li><li>In good academic standing at their college or university<\/li><li>Available full-time during the program<\/li><li>At least 18 years of age by the start date of the program<\/li><li>Some software development experience with Python is desired as well as some UNIX\/Linux<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority is given to populations historically underrepresented in STEM, including women and those from minority-serving institutions (MSIs)\u2014such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and schools with low levels of research activity, including community colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>STEP participants must live in campus housing \u2014 arranged by the STEP Coordinator<\/li><li>STEP participants must attend weekly seminars and professional development events<\/li><li>STEP participants must prepare and submit a written report of the work done<\/li><li>STEP participants must give an oral presentation of work performed at the STEP Site<\/li><li>STEP participants&nbsp;will&nbsp;work up to 30 hours per week on projects and up to 10 hours per week on professional development, attending program-wide activities and other engagements<\/li><li>STEP participants are asked to assist in further recruitment at their respective school<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfco7MVKBaLxT5h0wXtFkqxVU9GffTQF6vpSx-LUIGkRg7sTg\/viewform\">Online application<\/a>: Due March 15, 2023<\/li><li>Program dates: STEP-1: May 15 \u2013 27, STEP-2: June 5 \u2013 July 28<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Acceptance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Offers of acceptance will go out by email on a rolling basis, so apply early. 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