Course Credit for Internships

Internship students have the opportunity to enroll in CSCI 3097: Computer Science Internship. CSCI 3097 may be used for Computer Science elective credit, and can be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.  Students who enroll in this course are expected to work on real-world projects and meet actual deadlines.

Industry Partners

Some of our current and past internship partners are listed below as an example of the internship opportunities available to students. Available opportunities vary each semester.

Obtaining Internships

Due to the pandemic, all internship opportunities are broadcast (on a regular basis) by the chair to all CS majors.

Student Testimonials

There are several opportunities for paid IT internships available to UNO CSCI students. The CSCI department works closely with local, regional, and national IT firms to place students into professional positions. Read below to learn more about UNO student experiences.

Intuit
(Mountain View, CA)

Manisha Panta, 2022 (Summer)

Internships are great opportunities to put education into practice, gaining real-world experiences while being a student. I am thrilled to be back at Intuit as a Data Scientist Intern for Summer 2022. During my internship last year, I worked in a conversational AI team building deep learning models. This year as well, I plan to continue from where I left. I am always thankful to the computer science department for its continuous support and encouragement.

Microsoft
(Redmond, WA)

Courtney Harris, 2022 (Summer)

I am thrilled to have been offered a position as a Program Manager Intern at Microsoft. I look forward to contributing to a company that impacts so many different industries

NREIP
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

Viet Nguyen, 2022 (Summer)

Interning at NRL was always a goal for mine when I changed my major from Communication to Computer Science in 2019. I am looking forward to applying my computer science skills with focus on Network security and threat management.

NREIP
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

Jared Wise, 2022 (Summer)

I am grateful to the department for making me aware of this opportunity, encouraging me to apply, and guiding me through the application process. I'm excited to learn in a research environment and understand how to utilize computer science skills with a Navy research center. The machine learning and artificial intelligence courses at UNO, as well as the many other CS courses I have taken, will be instrumental in making my internship with NRL a success.

NREIP
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

Christopher Moore, 2022 (Summer)

I had my first encounter with government internships at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s ATR Center during the summer of 2021. The different technologies I encountered ushered me into a new and exciting world of computing. I look forward to the task ahead with the NREIP program at NRL.

NREIP
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

Austin Schmidt, 2022 (Summer)

It is my great honor to be selected for the prestigious NREIP internship for a second year. I am glad to have the opportunity to work closely with professionals in a rigorous and fast-paced research environment. NREIP has greatly enhanced my professional development and furthered my career goals in the past, and I greatly look forward to participating in the program again.

USAA
(Plano, TX)

Thien Tran, 2021 (Summer)

I'm so excited and thankful to be joining USAA as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Intern this Summer! I'm looking forward to creating solutions that will positively impact millions of USAA members, virtually all of whom are a part - or are veterans - of the U.S. Military! I'm also thrilled that I finally have an opportunity to gain my first real industry experience!

Intuit
(Mountain View, CA)

Manisha Panta, 2021 (Summer)

I am excited to join Intuit as a Data Scientist Intern for Summer 2021. I feel rewarded to work in the field where technology directly connects with the societal aspects. During my internship, I will closely work on customer data and develop end-to-end Machine Learning-based models. I am thankful to the computer science department for its continuous support and encouragement to foster my career through Ph.D. research and industry experience.

BusPatrol
(New Orleans)

Jonathan Torres, 2021 (Summer)

Having an internship with BusPatrol has been an awesome opportunity! BusPatrol has shown me new critical thinking techniques, project management, and has helped me improve many core concepts I learned from our UNO Computer Science curriculum. Thanks to my professors, I can apply the knowledge I learned to real world problems at my internship.

Los Alamos National Lab
(New Mexico)

Naw Safrin Sattar, 2021 (Summer)

I have been offered a paid fellowship position in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Parallel Computing Summer Research Internship (PCSRI) summer school. It is a great opportunity to work on real-life computational problems and implement solutions with guidance from mentors with scientific and computational expertise. I am looking forward to a great summer ahead..

General Dynamics Information Technology
(New Orleans)

Kayla Nguyen, 2021 (Summer)

I am looking forward to being an intern at General Dynamics Information Technology. I am excited to use the skills I obtained from school and apply it to my time during this internship, as well as expanding my knowledge and learning everything I can absorb from this opportunity.

Federal Aviation Administration
(Atlantic City NJ)

Coral Mckeon, 2021 (Summer)

I am very excited to be returning to the FAA, where I can combine software and aviation. Two of my biggest areas of interest.

Naval Research Lab
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

David McDonald, 2021 (Summer)

I have always believed strongly in the value of government science in the United States, and this internship gives me a chance to participate in this great endeavor. I am looking forward to the interdisciplinary nature of this position, where I will bring my computer science skills to the table to further the work of experts across a wide spectrum of the sciences.

Naval Research Lab
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

Anthony Marchiafava, 2021 (Summer)

The NREIP (Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program) is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team focused on research-oriented problems. I am excited about applying what I’ve learned in computer science here at UNO while part of a Naval Research Laboratory team of scientists and plan to gain some practical experience myself.”

Naval Research Lab
(NASA Stennis Space Center)

Austin Schmidt, 2021 (Summer)

The internship appointed to me by the NREIP team provides me with a valuable experience to continue my professional growth. Using the skills and techniques developed working under the UNO computer science department, I know I will continue to bring my very best to every opportunity.

BusPatrol
(New Orleans)

Ali Sulieman , 2021 (Spring)

I’m excited to be starting my internship with BusPatrol as software developer. This opportunity will allow me to grow more in my field and start my Career. I’m looking forward to apply the knowledge I learned from UNO’s Computer Science program.

Cellebrite
(New Orleans)

Veronica Spicer, 2021 (Spring)

My internship with Cellebrite provides valuable experience in digital forensics research and creating meaningful products. With my Cyber Security concentration, having a related internship is invaluable to my career in cyber. I am thankful to the UNO Computer Science Department and Dr. Joe Sylve for the opportunity through taking UNO's Digital Forensics 4621 course which prepares students to embark on forensics related internships.

Cellebrite
(New Orleans)

Louis Sivori, 2021 (Spring)

I'm grateful to have been given an opportunity to learn how to work with a team remotely, as well as what will be expected of me in the field.

Cellebrite
(New Orleans)

David McDonald, 2021 (Spring)

I’m excited and grateful to be starting this internship with Cellebrite, where I will benefit from the expertise of Dr. Sylve and his colleagues. It is a great opportunity to sharpen my skills as a researcher, problem solver and programmer. The people at Cellebrite have been very supportive, and have done everything they can to set us up for success.

Facebook
(California)

Rishav Rajendra, 2020

My internship at Facebook was a very exciting and fruitful opportunity. I got to work on products that reached billions of people worldwide. It was a great experience working with multiple teams, having some of the best engineers in the world, towards the same goal.

Aspen Systems Inc.
(Colorado)

Naw Safrin Sattar, 2020

During Summer 2020 I started an internship as a High Performance Computing (HPC) Programmer at Aspen Systems Inc. There’s few companies specialized in HPC and I feel fortunate to avail the opportunity. I've adapted well to the professional working environment and I'm learning new tools and technologies used in industry to build and maintain supercomputers. This internship provides me with skills and knowledge that will add to my experience and greatly further my career aspirations.

Federal Aviation Administration
(New Orleans)

Coral Mckeon, 2020

My internship at the FAA gave me an inside look at how things are managed at the organization responsible for making sure flights are safe. I gained valuable experience working in a collaborative work environment and a whole new set of skills with Java. I would highly recommend that every CSCI student get an internship before they graduate and to consider opportunities not just locally, but nationwide.

Lucid
(New Orleans)

Shekhar Chalise, 2020

Lucid has been one of the most enjoyable companies that I've ever been able to work for. The work that I got to do impacted hundreds of thousands of people. The culture at Lucid very diverse and is one of the best you get to experience in a Tech Company. I had a chance to learn some of the best practices in the industry which will come handy as I move forward with my career.

GE Digital
(New Orleans)

Jenny Le, 2019

Before I obtained my internship, I had a lot of doubt about my own abilities. But once I started, I saw that I could be successful in software development, and I love working at GE. My advice: always keep growing and learning.

Naval Information Warfare Center
(New Orleans)

Lily Stricklin, 2019

The experience that I've gained from my internship has been invaluable, especially in providing practical context for all the concepts that I've learned in the Computer Science department at UNO.

IBM
(Baton Rouge)

Tommy Tran, 2019

My experience at IBM has been great and rewarding. They encourage continuous learning and provided tools to further build my skills and gain certificates. I learned Agile in a work environment and was placed onto a project.

BusPatrol
(New Orleans)

Ashton Brayard, 2019

The internship with BusPatrol has been great! The Software Development courses offered at UNO have set excellent benchmarks for writing software in a way that is, in some cases, ahead of the industry standards. The CSCI department staff has always been ready to answer any questions I've had regarding working in the industry. The knowledge and good practice in code provided by the CSCI courses and professors have helped me to pass the interview and to learn quickly how my company's code works. These skills have been invaluable to my job and continue to show their use in application every day.

Susco Solutions
(New Orleans)

Nolan Sherman, 2019

My time at Susco Solutions has exposed me to the challenging yet rewarding experience of team based development. The value of working with people who are not only more experienced but who are also happy to share their knowledge is immeasurable. I strongly believe this internship has set me on a path to a successful career.

Eurofins Scientific
(New Orleans)

Huy Vu, 2019

My internship is a captivating opportunity to expand my knowledge of software development and expose me to the professional working environment. I receive helpful advice from my mentor and work with experienced coworkers that motivate me to learn at a fast pace.

Entergy
(New Orleans)

CJ Wadsworth, 2019

UNO has given me the confidence to apply for internships with the knowledge and skills I've obtained from the classes and activities I have participated in. My time at Entergy has been wonderful and I owe a lot of it to the great Computer Science faculty. My advice to students applying for internships is to join the student clubs like ACM and participate in the extracurricular activities we have. I highly recommend being part of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) team. This will help you become a better programmer and be more confident with white board interview questions. ICPC problems and programming problems they ask in an interview are very similar. Remember programming is a skill and the only way for you to get better is to practice everyday!

Lucid
(New Orleans)

Amer Sulieman, 2019

UNO Computer Science department helped me learn about LUCID by taking me on a tour to the company’s site. My internship at LUCID is exposing me to new technologies and teaching me how to work as a team. My internship is keeping me motivated to learn more everyday and setting me to become successful in my career.

Naval Research Lab
(Stennis Space Center, MS)

Michael Sinegar, 2019

My internship has been immensely rewarding. I get to put the skills I have learned in class to the test and use them to complete real-world projects. My mentors are full of knowledge and happy to share it with me. The scientists at NRL-SSC are fantastic, I am constantly learning and the day-to-day experience is enjoyable too. I am tremendously grateful to UNO and to the NRL-SSC, one of UNO's CS department close partner, for this opportunity.

Ochsner
(New Orleans)

David McDonald, 2019

My internship with Ochsner Information Services department has given me valuable insight into the intersection of technology and improving patient health outcomes. I've also had a firsthand opportunity to see some of the ways in which the medical field is adapting to the changing demands of the marketplace in the digital age.

Internships

The Department of Computer Science coordinates with local IT industries to offer paid internships for our students. Internships are designed to provide practical hands-on workplace experience in software development. Internships are the best way for students to garner valuable work experience while completing their bachelor or graduate degree.