MSMSE Student Position Interest Form

Every year, research labs in the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering welcome students of all levels - from high school to graduate students - to join us in our pursuit of knowledge! If you are interested in roles such as these, please complete this interest form.


Important Notes

  • This form is to express interest, not apply for a position. After the form is received, faculty or staff will reach out for more information, a more formal application, or an interview.
  • While we accept interest forms year-round, please note that certain windows of time have more opportunities available. This is noted in the descriptions of the different levels that will be shown as the form is completed.


If you are looking for full time or professional positions, please check out boisestate.edu/careers for more information.

First and Last Name

What type of position are you looking for?*

High School Internship

Research Labs in MSMSE will bring in current local high school students to participate in research experiences.


Note: While we accept interest forms year-round, April is the best time to complete this form for summer opportunities.


To ensure that all students receive a quality experience, these high school positions are very limited. We also encourage you to look into a variety of opportunities for students available on campus! These are a few opportunities we also encourage you to look into:

  • Summer Camps (including EGirls and Chip Camp): https://www.boisestate.edu/summer/summer-camps/
  • ACS Project SEED: https://www.acs.org/education/students/highschool/seed.html
  • Trio Upward Bound: https://www.boisestate.edu/education-trio-ub/target-schools/

What type of position are you looking for?*

We need this information because sometimes positions are limited by age or minor status

Undergraduate Research

This is primarily for MSE Undergraduate Students or individuals attending other institutions that live locally in Boise for portions of the year to inquire about opportunities and express interest. If you are looking into our REU programs, please email materials@boisestate.edu for the latest news.


Undergraduate Education is at the heart of what we do. Since its founding, MSE has prioritized opportunities and experiential learning for undergraduate students!


The best opportunities for positions will involve submitting this interest form in August for fall start, December for January start, and March/April for summer start.

What is your major?*

Select all that you have completed or are currently enrolled in.

Graduate Research Assistantships

All students admitted to the MSE PhD or MS programs must be fully funded, either through a Graduate Research Assistantship, Graduate Fellowship, or Employer Financed. While we encourage interest through this form, please note that you must apply and be admitted to the program for full consideration.

Do you have any prior graduate work?*

List programs, institutions, and dates of enrollment.

Will you consider an unpaid/volunteer/course credit only opportunity*

Select all that apply

Do you prefer experimental (in-lab) or computer-based experiences?*

Other Types of Opportunities

If you're interested in visiting or shadowing a lab or other types of student positions not listed, please share that information below.


Looking for full time or non-student roles at Boise State? Check out the HR Career website: https://www.boisestate.edu/jobs/


Student opportunities across campus and in the community can be found on Handshake.

Please describe in 3-5 sentences why you are looking for a position in an MSE Research Lab.

Please list faculty members or campus research labs

In 2-3 sentences, please share any other details or information that would be helpful for us as we share your interest across our school. If possible, include your availability and preferred working timelines.

If you would like to include a resume or CV, please upload that here.

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