THE INSIDER - SPRING 2025

Improvement Program (MSEIP), a premier federal initiative that aims to increase the number of minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing funds to minority institutions across the nation. The AFRL-MSEIP partnership leverages their resources to create pathways to federal research laboratories for students and faculty, enhancing the research capacity of minority institutions within STEM disciplines. As a MSEIP grant recipient, Texas College will support the four students throughout their summer internships, funding their travel, housing, per diem, stipends, and other accommodations. The students will begin their 10-week paid internship on May 27. Throughout the course of the program, the students will gain invaluable practical hands-on work experience as interns, inclusive of providing weekly briefs to their MSEIP Project Director/Mentor, writing scientific abstracts, and presenting their findings at the MSEIP Capacity Competitiveness Enhancement Model (CCEM) Student Research Conference. “This is a highly competitive and distinguished internship program and demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our students for continued growth and success,” noted Dr. Mamta Gupta, Division Chair for Natural and Computational Sciences.

DR. MAMTA GUPTA, DIVISION CHAIR FOR NATURAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES

Dr. Gupta continued, “Internships provide a great platform to learn and grow. It is a fantastic opportunity for our students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting and open further opportunities and pathways. This opportunity with the AFRL MSEIP Internship will significantly elevate our students’ career prospects and lead to their professional growth."

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