As a co-leader of Advance, Elena Choi’s story is not just about academic growth but also about the invaluable experience of leading, collaborating, and innovating in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Engage in AI for Good initiatives that tackle pressing issues across education, environment, health care, and humanitarian sectors. This is a unique opportunity for you to make a difference in the world during your internship.
The Nittany AI Advance program is designed to instill a deep understanding of artificial intelligence while helping you develop the skills needed to successfully use AI technology to solve problems. Internships coincide with your academics and build on your classroom learning, helping you prepare for a rewarding summer internship and, ultimately, meaningful career.
Your experience as an AI Advance intern can put you on a path to your first AI–focused job and rapid career advancement by teaching you the skills needed to:
Advance internships are highly competitive positions that are open to students who can demonstrate relevant experience and/or course work and who have a desire to use AI to make the world a better place.
We offer internships in the following roles:
These internship positions are part of high-performing agile teams that operate within the guidelines of each specific Advance project. Projects typically run one to two semesters with 5–6 two-week sprints per semester and 50 hours allocated each week per team.
The Advance program opens applications mid-semester for project-specific internships starting the following semester.
Spring 2025 internship application period has closed.
Opens: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Closes: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at noon (ET)
Complete the interest form to be notified when applications open for the next internship cycle.
We encourage you to explore the Advance projects that use AI for Good to learn more about the exciting opportunities we offer.
As a co-leader of Advance, Elena Choi’s story is not just about academic growth but also about the invaluable experience of leading, collaborating, and innovating in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
The Alliance is hard at work with AI industry partners to bring cutting-edge programming to Penn State. Don’t miss your opportunity to get involved!
Share your contact information to stay up-to-date on all of the activities, challenges, and networking opportunities the Nittany AI Alliance will be offering in the coming months. You’ll be among the first to know about AI–related programming, giving you a chance to sign up early for events that may offer limited seating or enrollment capacity.
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