Bukunmi
Contact: Grace Bukunmi
E-mail: info@bukustudios.com
Address: 1000 S. Santa Fe
Phone: (442) 273-0133
Website: http://www.bukunmigrace.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Bukunmi represents the talent-focused division within Buku Studios, a dynamic creative collective catering to an array of Fortune 500 companies and startups. Specializing in delivering comprehensive solutions encompassing content production, editorial art direction, and community engagement within the realm of art and entertainment. The collective was established to meet the sophisticated content requirements of top-tier publications, brands, and artists, offering adept solutions and abundant resources."
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
This internship is designed to offer students with hands-on experience in project management, marketing, content creation, and art direction. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced professionals in these domains, delving into vision, visuals and commercial campaign production.
The main objective is to provide students with comprehensive insights into the entrepreneurial aspects of art production, thereby enhancing their skills in client communication, conceptualization, and implementation.
Special Qualifications:
Ideally, an interest in either fashion, art, media, social entrepreneurship or leadership.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop or other similar photo editing software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 8-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This opportunity aligns with Cognitive Science by exploring motivational trends in human behavior and psyche. It aims to leverage these insights to develop compelling marketing and content strategies that have a strong impact.
Engaging in creative processes allows cognitive science students to access cognitive mechanisms which enable them to generate ideas, tackle artistic challenges, and innovate. Ultimately learning how to optimize workflows more effectively.
Students will leverage their comprehension of cognition, creativity, and user experience. Applying this knowledge to craft captivating visual content tailored to specific audiences, drawing from various aspects of Cognitive Science.
Assuaged Foundation
Contact: Cynthia Cherise Murphy
E-mail: hello@assuaged.com
Address: PO BOX 8502, Green Valley Lake, CA 92341
Phone: (650) 538-6633
Website: https://www.assuaged.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Assuaged Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit that fosters a transformative remote internship program, coupling AI and digital marketing to empower marginalized college students. By integrating affluent mentors and military veterans, we cultivate digitally proficient leaders of tomorrow, thereby boosting their post-graduation employability. Through this immersive learning experience, we aim to educate, inspire, and uplift, contributing to the digital future of the health and wellness industry.
We use our plant-based vegan educational platform and public health advocacy as a tool for student skill-building. Students continuously demonstrate adopting an internal locus of control mindset by bridging the gap between academic study, self-care, and technology.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
As a Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Intern, you will have the chance to work with a dynamic team, access and utilize platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Bing Ads, and build data visualizations using Google Looker Studio and other relevant software suites.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the digital marketing team in strategizing and executing online advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Bing Ads.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify target audiences, keywords, and optimal advertising channels.
- Monitor and optimize campaign performance to achieve marketing objectives and budget targets.
- Collaborate with the data analysis team to gather and clean data from various sources for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Create compelling data visualizations and reports using Google Looker Studio and other relevant tools to present key performance metrics and insights.
- Work closely with the marketing and design teams to develop engaging and impactful ad creatives.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in digital marketing and data analysis.
- Support other marketing and data analysis initiatives as needed.
Special Qualifications:
- Strong interest in digital marketing, data analysis, and online advertising.
- Familiarity with Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, YouTube Ads, LinkedIn Ads, or Bing Ads is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of data analysis concepts and tools, and an eagerness to learn and grow in this area.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data manipulation and analysis.
- Experience with data visualization tools is a bonus, particularly Google Looker Studio or similar software.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Creativity and analytical thinking to generate innovative marketing ideas and data-driven insights.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship will require work in programming, data visualization, and analysis. Furthermore, by analyzing data, student will also understand how advertising strategies influence human decision-making and behavior. These skills are essential in cognitive science, and students will apply their learnings in this program.
Camradia (mindflex Inc.)
Contact: Lionel Levine
E-mail: LionelL@camradia.com
Address: 550 Garfield Ave. South Pasadena CA 91030
Phone: (412) 726-5481
Website: Camradia.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
We are a small technology startup comprised of UCLA faculty and students looking to commercialize technologies previously developed through research conducted at UCLA. Our focus is on the promotion of mental health and wellness.
Our hope is to launch Camradia to the UCLA student body in early 2024.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
We're currently looking to recruit interns to assist us in two capacities: How to cultivate and communicate a cohesive brand, and the art of market penetration and user-adoption. We're looking for individuals who can leverage cutting edge insights in the domains of decision science and Hunan-computer interaction to help us sculpt our to-market strategy.
Special Qualifications:
Individuals interested in the intersection of technology, marketing, and entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply! Experience in those respective domains is highly desired.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
We are looking to draw on significant knowledge of decision science and human motivation to help develop both in-product features and marketing approaches. Similarly, domain expertise in Human-computer interaction and user-experience development will be critical to crafting a well polished product. Finally, our product's focus on motivating healthy living and wellness-enhancing behaviors ties significantly into cognitive psychology's attention to human motivations and decision making.
Feel Goods
Contact: Brian Wong
E-mail: brian@feelgoods.co
Address: 8300 Melrose Ave
Phone: (415) 713-2517
Website: http://feelgoods.co/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Feel Goods is a passion-driven wellness brand on a mission to make health more approachable and fun.
We craft natural drink mixes using premium ingredients designed to support one’s immunity, gut health, and overall wellbeing. For us, taste also plays a crucial role in how people enjoy our products and we strive to create the most delicious, but functional drinks this world has to offer.
At Feel Goods, we believe most brands approach health & wellness in a dull, boring way. We’re changing that. Our goal isn’t to market to an ever-ambiguous “wellness consumer”, but to people that desire a more relatable and exciting relationship with our products. We aren’t afraid to take risks and are always seeking unconventional ways to connect with the modern human.
After selling out of our mixes multiple times over the last year, we are looking for creative interns to help us grow our community through producing entertaining & educational content across our social media channels.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
⁃ Content marketing across social media channels (primarily TikTok & Instagram). This means ideating and scripting new content ideas based on social/cultural trends that allow us to connect with consumers in an entertaining, but educational way.
⁃ Creator/Influencer outreach
⁃ Community management on all social channels
⁃ Collaborating with the rest of the team to execute larger-scale marketing initiatives such as product launches, exclusive drops, promotions, etc.
Special Qualifications:
⁃ Previous experience in social media marketing and/or content creation.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.
⁃ Passionate about health & wellness
⁃ BONUS: You’re comfortable being on camera and are open to filming with us in our West Hollywood office!
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 20
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
We are looking for creative interns that seek a deeper understanding of consumer psychology and behavior. Our goal is to develop a brand that nurtures a different relationship with the modern customer in a fun, relatable way. At the same time, we seek to educate others about their health through various mediums while making them understand why our natural products can benefit them. Our minds are constantly evolving and reacting when presented with new marketing initiatives from the countless brands these days — we strive to find methods in order break through that noise.
Duke65
Contact: Irfan Halmurat
E-mail: irfan@duke65.com
Address: 6922 Hollywood Blvd 7th floor
Phone: (858) 260-9582
Website: http://www.duke65.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Duke65 is a dynamic digital marketing agency, specializing in transforming social media presence and perfecting stories to ensure that companies and products reach the right audience at the optimal time. We are pioneers in developing compelling content for brands like Temu, Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and BuzzFeed, with expertise in product placement, short-form content, and understanding traffic algorithms. The primary population served includes global corporations, small businesses, and individual brands seeking to expand their reach and impact through innovative marketing strategies.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will be immersed in various aspects of digital marketing, including but not limited to, developing sponsored video ads, influencer marketing, and creating engaging content for social media platforms like TikTok, youtube, and Amazon. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the identification and outreach to potential influencers aligned with brand values and objectives.
- Collaborating with influencers and internal teams to develop impactful and engaging content.
- Analyzing the performance of influencer campaigns, monitoring engagement, reach, and conversion metrics.
- Assisting in creating powerful and engaging short-form video ads to drive conversion and increase revenue.
- Assisting in the development of brand stories and connecting with the audience through highly engaging content.
- Gaining insights into traffic algorithms to enhance product placement and content visibility.
Special Qualifications:
Candidates should have:
A foundational understanding of digital and social media marketing.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
A passion for creativity and an eye for detail.
A willingness to learn and adapt to the fast-paced environment of digital marketing.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 15
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship offers insights into the cognitive aspects of consumer behavior and decision-making processes in the digital space. It provides an understanding of how visual content and storytelling can influence perceptions, attitudes, and actions, exploring the interplay between attention, memory, and emotion in advertising. The experience will allow students to apply cognitive science principles to create compelling marketing strategies and to analyze consumer responses, contributing to advancements in the field of applied cognitive science.
Kardder
Contact: Marcus Tanner (HR)
E-mail: marcustanner310@gmail.com
Address: 21150 Oxnard Street Suite 970, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: (424) 345-1931
Website: https://kardder.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Have you ever been in a room, feeling the pull towards someone you’d like to connect with, but circumstances make it tough? Or ever been in a crowd, wondering who’s around? We’ve been there and that’s why we created Kardder.
Kardder is a novel social networking platform designed to help members truly find and engage with those in their immediate surroundings. Whether a member is looking for a relationship, new friends, travel buddies, or workout pals, Kardder provides all the features needed to connect and build relationships with others.
Authenticity is our core: Members share real, unfiltered moments, focusing on the now. Unlike other platforms, we ensure your timeline is purely organic, showcasing content from people you follow and other members that are in your immediate community.
Kardder is now available for iOS and Android.
We are currently seeking a plethora of interns to help with different tasks across all our internal departments. When reaching out to us, please let us know what position you are most interested in. Students can work in multiple positions if interested.
NOTE: As a junior intern position, it will be unpaid.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
1. Kardder Marketing Intern (10+ openings)
- Create engaging campaigns to increase number of app users and retention rate
- Help shape the image and copy of our company
- Help support and establish media presence (Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, etc.)
2. Kardder UI/UX Intern (10 openings)
- Participate in company research projects
- Analyze strategies to increase number of users and improve experience for current users
- Recruit participants, create interviews, distribute interviews, create summary reports.
Special Qualifications:
1. Kardder Marketing Intern
- Friendly and open demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality
- Dependable and proactive
- Desire to build a career in brand/entertainment marketing industry
- Previous marketing experience is preferred but not required
- Being a part of a club or fraternity/sorority on campus is preferred but not required
2. Kardder UI/UX Intern
- Strong desk research/secondary research ability
- Ability to implement user interview projects, participant recruitment, interview execution, produce summary reports
- Sociable, self-driven, quick learner
- Proficient in English
- Being a part of a club or fraternity/sorority on campus is preferred but not required.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10 - 20
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The goal of cognitive science is to understand why we do the things we do, think the way we think, and how we perceive the world around us. Cognitive science helps us understand fundamental principles about design. A great user experience is a perfect mix of concepts from psychology, design principles and continuous feedback from the users. We would like to work with cognitive students from UCLA in order to improve our app’s UI/UX and marketing campaigns as we believe they are well suited for the immediate responsibilities we are facing as a company.
iD Tech
Contact: Raquel Jimenez
E-mail: Rjimenez@idtech.com
Address: 910 E Hamilton Ave #300
Phone: 6693029899
Website: idtech.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
iD Tech is a leading summer technology program that serves a diverse population of students aged 7-18 from all over the world. It is designed for students who have a passion for tech and want to explore their interests and cultivate real-world skills in a fun, collaborative, and engaging environment.
iD Tech offers a wide range of courses that teach subjects game design, coding, robotics, virtual reality, video editing, and more. Students who are enrolled have the opportunity to work hands-on with the latest technology tools and software, learn from many experienced instructors, and collaborate with other students who share similar interests.
This program serves a diverse group of students and caters to novice as well as experienced mentees alike. Students from all skill levels, backgrounds, and genders, are welcome and we are committed to providing an inclusive and empowering environment for all participants. Whether they are interested in pursuing a career in technology, or want to gain certain skills for personal or academic reasons, iD Tech offers a range of courses and activities to help them achieve their goals.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
As an iD Tech camp instructor, you are responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment for students interested in the STEM field. The responsibilities of an iD Tech camp instructor include: creating personalized lessons according to courses the mentor will be teaching, leading fun activities outside of the classroom, and supervising and ensuring the safety of students.
Special Qualifications:
Camp instructors/interns must be highly proficient in some field(s) of technology to be an effective mentor in the courses they will be teaching. They must be highly flexible, have good communication/interpersonal skills, and have strong organizational skills to plan and lead activities. Camp instructors are driven individuals who aim to learn and grow in their own domain while also contributing to the growth and development of future innovators.
Previous experience with working with children in a formal or informal environment is strongly preferred.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 45-50 hrs/week for day instructor 60-70 hrs/week for overnight instructor
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Working as an iD Tech camp instructor relates to the field of cognitive science in various ways. Instructors help students to understand technology, coding, or creative concepts and break them down into more digestible chunks. By utilizing coursework or experience within the field of cognitive science, instructors can contribute to the development of more effective teaching methods in the field of computer science, math, and STEM learning as a whole. Instructors can also use cognitive science principles in designing and implementing their curriculum, consider how students process information to promote long-term retention, and ensure improvement in skill transfer of the subject being taught. The tasks of an iD Tech camp instructor highly relates to many fields/concepts of cognitive science such as perceptual learning/learning technology, cognitive development, cognitive psychology, education, AI/ML, UI/UX, and so on.
The Deep View
Contact: Faris Kojok
E-mail: team@thedeepview.ai
Address: 2618 San Miguel Dr., Newport Beach, 92660, CA
Phone: 94922952489
Website: https://thedeepview.ai/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
"The Deep View" is a comprehensive AI-focused newsletter designed to keep leaders and innovators in the tech industry abreast of the latest developments in artificial intelligence. We serve a community of professionals from top tech companies like Meta and Google, as well as members of leading venture capital funds such as a16z.
Our readership consists of individuals deeply engaged in the field of AI, whether they are driving AI innovation, investing in AI-centric startups, or just testing AI technologies in their respective industries.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
As a Marketing Intern at "The Deep View", your primary project will involve the development and execution of data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms. You will play a crucial role in all stages of this process, from initial research and planning, through to the creation, launch, and analysis of the campaigns.
As a Marketing Intern at "The Deep View", your primary project will involve the development and execution of data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms. You will play a crucial role in all stages of this process, from initial research and planning, through to the creation, launch, and analysis of the campaigns.
Responsibilities Include:
- Market Research: Analyzing user and third-party data to understand target audiences.
- Competitive Analysis: Assessing competitors' ad strategies for insights and opportunities.
- Campaign Planning: Developing detailed campaign plans, including objectives, target audiences, and timelines.
- Ad Creation: Collaborating with creatives to develop compelling ads for different platforms.
- Campaign Launch: Presenting the final campaign to Marketing Lead for approval and launching across selected platforms.
- Data Analysis: Monitoring campaign performance and producing regular performance reports.
- Optimization: Making data-driven recommendations for optimizing ongoing and future campaigns.
Special Qualifications:
Knowledge of AI and Tech Industry: Since the newsletter focuses on AI and has a tech-savvy audience, some knowledge in this area would be beneficial.
Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret and analyze data to drive decision making.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 25
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship intersects with Cognitive Science in understanding how different marketing and advertising strategies influence human decision-making and behavior, specifically in the context of AI and technology. Additionally, the design and analysis of A/B tests reflect principles of experimental design and statistical analysis, key components of cognitive science that provide insights into cognition and perception
STEP Strategy Advisors
Contact: Sharona Justman
E-mail: sj9@stepstrategy.net
Address: 11620 Wilshire Blvd # 750, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 445-5300
Website: https://www.stepstrategy.net/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
"STEP delivers successful business growth advisory and acquisition deals, focused on consumer packaged goods and technology.
We combine our deep knowledge of brands, products, finance, technology, and operational management with our strength in providing companies with comprehensive solutions to get deals done.
Our powerful network has key players which enables us to pinpoint and attract the optimal partners.
Every relationship is forged from trust and long-term bonds that are the basis for real success with your endeavor."
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The internship involves real business projects that require data research on companies in select industries and organizing the information. Every week is a discussion and analysis of the companies. The Intern will learn about data management, use of a CRM, how to evaluate Consumer Product companies and SaaS companies. The Intern meets with us every day via Zoom if not in-office. In between meetings, the Intern continues with the data research.
Special Qualifications:
Proficiency in Excel
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 8
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Cognitive Science Majors will be able to conduct consumer research in this internship, which ties to the psychology behind decision making. Additionally, this internship involves using Excel to manage data, as well as PowerPoint to present the findings in a meaningful and visually appealing way. These skills are taught in Cognitive Science courses, and students can apply them in this particular internship.
Intern Guys
Contact: Hannan Hussain
E-mail: contact@internguys.com
Address: 655 Montgomery Street, STE 490, San Francisco CA 94111
Phone: 6692042381
Website: Internguys.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Intern Guys is an all-in-one solution for internships and we provide students with the tools to search, apply and manage their internships in an easier, faster and smarter manner.
Hence Intern Guys is an internship exclusive platform for college students that strives to democratize internships by reinventing the internship wheel!
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
UI/UX designers are an essential part of Intern Guys. We leverage the latest web technologies such as React, CSS, JSX to deliver innovative interfaces and rich user experiences. The team is fast-moving and you will be expected to iterate quickly and make design/experience/testing decisions on product features. As a UI/UX intern at Intern Guys, your breadth of skills paired with our bottom-up product process will give you as much autonomy and responsibility as you can handle. We are looking for technically strong teammates who are passionate about design, testing, and making visually appealing solutions while maintaining our company mission.
Internship Duties:
1) Conducting market research, evaluations/heuristic analysis of existing tools to identify pain points and opportunities for usability improvements.
2) Plan and lead usability testing and validation efforts for internal products from rough concepts to high-fidelity prototypes.
3) Create high fidelity screens from existing wireframes based on established elements in the current design system.
4) Develop prototypes that can be used by our internal teams to share with external stakeholders for validation and user testing.
5) Actively participate in product decisions, ensuring we set reasonable development deadlines.
Special Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of user empathy, usability testing, user research, UX writing, user interface design (UI), and wireframing.
Good grasp of Figma and the concepts behind it
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 15
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
A major part of UX/UI Design is understanding human processes, which encompasses problem solving, decision making, and thinking. This position requires UX/UI Design Interns to learn and understand the processes that go behind how students approach looking for internships, as well as how they interact with interfaces. In response to student frustrations and goals, interns take on the task of designing user experiences that will make this process of internship hunting easier for students.
Computer Science 9 -12 Education & Curriculum Development
Contact: Deborah Orret
E-mail: orret.deborah@pusd.us
Address: 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: 909-762-2813
Website: https://pasedfoundation.org/our-work/in-the-classroom/app-academy/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The App Academy is a four year computer science pathway program offered at Pasadena High School. High school students take courses in basic programming, web & mobile development, human computer interaction & design, and game development. In the past, App Academy students have designed and built projects like:
- A personal website to showcase original photography work
- A thought-provoking 2D video game that tells a story about social justice
- A light-up LED senior prom dress programmed to flash in intricate patterns
Over 200 students are enrolled in the program, taking these courses as a series of electives throughout their high school career.
In addition to working directly with students in the classroom, the App Academy works to develop interesting, inclusive, and industry-level curriculum so that students can gain real world experience and skills. Take a look at some of the curriculum and course descriptions here:
https://msorret.wixsite.com/portfolio/wdi
https://msorret.wixsite.com/portfolio/wdih
https://msorret.wixsite.com/portfolio/the-big-project
Apply if you are interested in the education, psychology of learning, and technology!
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Intern responsibilities will be split by in-class responsibilities and curriculum development responsibilities.
In-Class Responsibilities:
- Working 1:1 with students during class time and office hours as they work on class projects.
- Supporting the lead teacher during in class instructions and lectures.
- Grading and providing feedback on student work.
- (Optional) Developing and teaching biweekly workshop style lessons.
Curriculum Development Responsibilities:
- Editing and developing lesson plans, lecture slides, and project specs.
- Analyzing student data to improve upon existing curriculum.
- Researching new applications and frameworks to update curriculum according to industry standards.
- Finding, communicating, and scheduling appropriate guest speakers based on in class topics.
- Participating in greater curriculum discussions about entire courses and program goals.
Special Qualifications:
Basic programming skills required (minimum of two Programming in Computing courses).
Experience in Javascript or Python preferred.
Experience in interaction design or human computer interaction preferred.
Experience in education, specifically working with high school students preferred.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This position, much like the field, is very interdisciplinary. Interns will gain technical skills in computer programming and development - as well as in data analysis, user research, and design. Alongside the technical skills, interns will also see the real-life applications of learning psychology and how these concepts can be applied in a course and classroom environment.
UpRoar Technologies
Contact: Carolina Dadayan
E-mail: Carolina@uproartech.com
Address: 1121 N Kings Rd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (818) 268-2012
Website: https://uproartech.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Currently in stealth mode, UpRoar Technologies is reimagining social media for a new generation. Founded by visionary and accomplished technology leaders, our proprietary platform invents new ways for creators to engage and form deeper connections. UpRoar harnesses the power of GenZ to help change the world — one tap at a time. This is a career-defining opportunity for you to reinvent social media. This is a unique chance to get in early at a startup that has ample funding, a great culture, and a product that will set in motion a brand-new era of social media.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
As a member of a cutting-edge startup, you will have the opportunity to explore the world of social media from behind the scenes. Beyond gaining a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will play an active role in processes that have positive real-world impact. At UpRoar, we reject the notion of bringing interns on board for the purpose of completing busy work, printing papers, or fulfilling coffee orders. Rather, we are determined to provide our interns with the opportunity to develop their professional skills through hands-on experience that mirrors the day-to-day operations of a full-time employee. Work responsibilities range from aiding the Business Development team in industry-wide research, providing the Product Team with personal insight and perspectives, collaborating with the Marketing team to identify effective strategies, and completing a variety of tasks for C-level executives including the CEO.
Special Qualifications:
• Proven track record of successfully working in a team-oriented environment within a school or other professional setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Keen interest and knowledge of the modern social media landscape
• Ability to work independently to complete individual assignments and drive key processes forward
• Exceptional research skills
• The ability to gain school credit for this internship (this is unpaid, and we are not permitted to offer the opportunity to students who cannot receive such credit)
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 12-20
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
UpRoar Technologies is reimagining social media for a new generation. The platform invents new ways for creators to engage and form deeper connections, and UpRoar harnesses the power of Gen Z to help change the world one tap at a time. This is a career-defining opportunity to reinvent social media, and a unique chance to get in early at a startup that has ample funding, a great culture, and a product that will set in motion a brand-new era of social media.
Top of New York
Contact: Abad Morel
E-mail: abadmorel@gmail.com
Address: Yonkers, NY | REMOTE
Phone: 929-377-0485
Website: topofny.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
At Top of New York, we are working to create a business directory that connects consumers with local businesses. We are creating a platform where businesses can advertise their services as well as offer users the ability to discover new local places they've never seen before. Ultimately, we hope to bring businesses and consumers together and develop a platform where they can connect.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
At Top of New York, we believe that design plays a vital role in any successful project, product, or initiative. We believe that designers play a critical role in ensuring that the human experience remains at the forefront of any such endeavor. At Top of New York, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact with your design skills.
Special Qualifications:
UX/UI Design Intern Responsibilities:
-Leverage a human-centered design process to deliver an easy-to-use user interface and user experience
-Research customers, competitors, and products
-Develop personas, scenarios, and user stories
-Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups
-Develop and implement usability testing
-Design for accessibility standards
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 20
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship requires an understanding of how users interact with various designs and products. Cognitive science students are the perfect candidate for this role as they study concepts relating to psychology, such as aspects of human behavior.
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
Contact: Christian Herrera Ortiz
E-mail: christian.herreraortiz@va.gov
Address: 11201 Benton Street
Phone: 9098257084 ext. 7291
Website: https://www.va.gov/loma-linda-health-care/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
At the Auditory Research Lab, we investigate perceptual deficits in the population of Veterans. We use psychophysics, mathematical modeling, computational modeling and non-invasive brain imaging (fMRI and EEG).
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Responsibilities will be assigned according to interest and ability. Possible responsibilities might range from collecting data to coding experiments to preparing manuscripts for conferences.
Special Qualifications:
None. Training will be provided.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Perception and mathematical modeling of perception are the core subjects of the Cognitive Sciences.
Institute for Education Innovation
Contact: Jasmine Graham
E-mail: jasmine@instituteforedinnovation.com
Address: 46 Woodbine Avenue
Phone: 4243824235
Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
IEI is a national think tank serving the education industry. Our goal is to bring superintendents and education technology companies together to solve issues in the K-12 space. We are fully remote.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The intern would take up various data analysis tasks and help out with the current projects. We are especially looking for a marketing focused intern that could help with social media, email marketing campaigns, competitor analysis, SEO, website upkeep, etc. Depending on available projects, the intern can come up with their own project (to be reviewed and approved by leadership) based on interests and skills.
Special Qualifications:
Interest in the education industry, curious and helpful attitude.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 20 hours/week
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Creating solutions for the education industry requires an understanding of learning processes in general. Cognitive Science curriculum includes such material that will be beneficial when talking with superintendents, edtech companies, and other solution providers.
Venue Marketplace
Contact: Kyndra Bibler
E-mail: kyndra@venue.com
Address: 14439 E Peak View Rd
Phone: 4806504730
Website: venu.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Venue is a premium e-commerce marketplace offering millions of brand name products with flexible payment options. When shopping at Venue.com, customers can enjoy a streamlined shopping experience, 24/7 customer support, and the luxury of payment flexibility.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The Marketing Intern will be responsible for formulating SMS content for subscribers, as well as brainstorming and implementing new marketing strategies. The Marketing Intern will also A/B test SMS campaigns to understand which characteristics of a text message push users to complete a purchase and drive the most revenue.
Special Qualifications:
A general interest in e-commerce, Market Research, or User Experience is preferred.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 20
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
A strong understanding of the mind as a system and human behavior is necessary for this internship. Cognitive Science students have a unique understanding of the intersection of psychology, digital media, and computation. The intern will use their background in Cognitive Science to work towards understanding consumer behavior and consumer decision making.
A Software Engineering Internship with Pearl
Contact: Tim Connors
E-mail: tconnors@ucla.edu
Address: 200 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 9083913462
Website: http://www.trypearl.io
Description of Organization and Population Served:
For young professionals frustrated with the process of finding a job online, Pearl offers a 'personal recruiter in your pocket', linking you via text-message to a team of recruiters who can help you discover and instantly apply to the perfect opportunities. Our technology allows for 2-way conversations at scale by striking a nuanced balance between pre-programmed chat and human conversation.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Pearl is looking for software engineers to help us develop our technology. We have two internship tracks: front-end and back-end. The front-end track focuses on our web and mobile display using Angular. The back-end track focuses on the backend logic using NodeJS. We occasionally work out of Covel Commons, so it's easy to come and work with our team!
Special Qualifications:
For our front-end we use Angular. For our back-end we use Node. Please only apply if you have at least 6mo of experience working with one or both of these frameworks.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Cognitive Science lies at the intersection of machine thinking and human thinking. Our hybrid solution lies at the intersection of those two things. This position grants students the opportunity to advance their computer programming skills in a fast-paced, real-world startup environment.
AllPeople Co
Contact: Rachel Lindauer
E-mail: rachel@allpeople.co
Address: San Luis Obispo, California
Phone: (618)971-7710
Website: https://allpeople.co/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
AllPeople is a paradigm-shifting eCommerce marketplace starting a movement unlike any other that gives our customer’s the control of which charities they want to donate to in their purchases. AllPeople offers sustainable, safe, eco-friendly, and environmentally responsible products at competitive prices and takes it a step further by working in partnership with non-profit organizations eager to be selected as the ‘give back’ option of choice. We provide eco-conscious consumers with the ability to purchase everyday products while simultaneously supporting organizations that they want to see succeed. We pledge to give back an astounding 10 times more than other charitable giving platforms and protect our planet, our families, and our communities.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Ensure product descriptions, images, ingredients, and other content are visible in an appealing and appropriate manner • Implement accurate search and filtering mechanisms • Update and improve elements and the composition of the page • Consistently create well-designed, tested code using best practices for website development, including mobile and responsive site design • Create websites and user interfaces, using standard HTML/CSS practices, while incorporating data from back-end databases and services • Create and maintain workflows with teams to provide visibility and to ensure workload balance for consistent visual designs • Develop or validate testing schedules, addressing all browsers and devices to ensure various computers can access content • Work quickly and carefully to complete small edits requested by customers, develop plans for completing larger projects, collaborate with colleagues, and suggest new solutions to improve existing websites • Perform UI designs and coding, creating reusable objects and templates, wireframes for web pages and email templates; manage maintenance, updates, expansions, and scaling of each design
Special Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience with coding, website development, or digital design • Team-player, responsive, and willing to take on new challenges all while maintaining organizational skills • Flexible and willing to work remotely
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship requires an understanding of how users react and interact with different designs in mobile and desktop devices. This understanding can be learned from Cognitive Science, which touches upon concepts relating to psychology, such as how humans react and process different types of information.
Analyst Internship with the MITRE Corporation
Contact: Lionel Levine
E-mail: llevine@mitre.org
Address: 202 Burlington Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 213-444-6622
Website: http://mitre.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
As a not-for-profit organization, MITRE works in the public interest across federal, state and local governments, as well as industry and academia. We bring innovative ideas into existence in areas as varied as artificial intelligence, intuitive data science, quantum information science, health informatics, space security, policy and economic expertise, trustworthy autonomy, cyber threat sharing, and cyber resilience. We operate FFRDCs—federally funded research and development centers. FFRDCs are unique organizations that assist the United States government with scientific research and analysis; development and acquisition; and systems engineering and integration. We also have an independent research program that explores new and expanded uses of technologies to solve our sponsors' problems.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Collaborating with the UCLA School of Engineering through the eHealth Data Analytics and Research Lab, this project explores using smart devices to collect passive sensing data that can interpret an individual’s mental state, and detect the potential onset of a mental health crisis. This internship involves supporting the development of a novel smartwatch application “Warrior Wellness”, designed to detect acute mental health crises in special operations soldiers. Our client is the US Special Operations Command and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our engineering team works closely with our intern team to use advanced machine learning, programming, and research methods to develop a final product that helps military personnel adapt to mental health conditions. Responsibilities of the intern include recruiting participants and conducting weekly follow ups, interacting and reporting weekly to the development team, documenting and tracking data, creating visualizations and analytics, as well as contributing to market research and literature reviews.
Special Qualifications:
Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, be willing to learn, and take initiative. Proficiency in data analytics is preferred and an understanding in conducting research studies is recommended. Upper division coursework in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience is also strongly recommended.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The interdisciplinary nature of the Cognitive Science major has prepared students to combine practical knowledge from different areas of research. This internship utilizes technology and artificial intelligence to gain a deeper understanding of the user’s mind. By being able to monitor the user’s psychological state of mind through an analysis of various physiological metrics, we aim to provide support in times of crisis. With interns having a background in understanding user behavior as well as machine learning, it serves as a special advantage for projects like this. Students will also be gaining experience in reading and writing research papers as well as client communication. Helping create experimental design, contributing to the IRB approval process, and writing up reports also is an important skill to have in the Cognitive Science academia.
Bridges to Life (RiiSE Intern)
Contact: Ashlynn Joseph
E-mail: apjoseph@smu.edu
Address: Remote
Phone: 9727467483
Website: https://www.bridgestolife.org/our-program
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Rehabilitating Images of Incarceration through Stories and Engagement (RiiSE) serves both incarcerated individuals and the greater society by aggregating stories & statistics of incarceration through a restorative justice lens. RiiSE is determined to empower the public with tools to advocate for criminal justice reform and amplify incarcerated voices on restoration and rehabilitation.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The intern is responsible for contacting and scheduling interviews with restorative justice volunteers, ex-offenders, criminal justice experts, and Bridges To Life (BTL) graduates. Additionally, the intern will edit interviews and by the end of the quarter, the aim is to iterate and implement a new website for this digital archive.
Special Qualifications:
Intern must have knowledge in graphic and web design software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc., and a strong eye for design and experience developing creative assets. Intern must also have an understanding of design thinking and be able to iterate their designs.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
As a RiiSE intern, students will apply concepts learned from Cognitive Science courses (e.g., cognitive biases, visual perception, research methodology, user experience design, etc.) to conduct interviews and develop solutions that enrich the website viewing experience. This directly correlates to the responsibilities of a RiiSE intern who will utilize their understanding of human cognition to brainstorm, visualize, prototype, evaluate, and design a new user-centered interface for RiiSE website/archive, focusing on the needs of the archive’s users.