If you’re an Internet geek like me, then you’ve probably noticed all of the buzz around Wolfram|Alpha. Some have dubbed it a “Google killer,” but as far as I can tell, they’re way off the mark. They’re wrong because Wolfram|Alpha isn’t a search engine – it’s a knowledge engine. The goal is “to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable by anyone.” The concept is kind of hard to grasp until you try it, but once you see how it works, I think that you’ll be impressed. So, who is behind Wolfram|Alpha? Wolfram, of course! They’re based in Champaign, IL, and they’re “one of the world’s most respected software companies–as well as a powerhouse of scientific and technical innovation.” They’re the company behind Mathematica – a software package that excels in ” computation, modeling, simulation, visualization, development, documentation, and deployment.” I’ve never had the pleasure of using it, but I know math teachers who think it’s pretty awesome.
From what I can tell, Wolfram is about as academic as a company can get. They use their expertise in computer science to create amazing tools that help smart people do their jobs and research better. Yet, Wolfram’s ambitions go beyond that. This Wolfram|Alpha thing seems to be a well received attempt at going mainstream, and it’s only in its early stages. You have to love a company that is constantly working to make people smarter and more effective, which is why you should consider internships with Wolfram Research. There are opportunities in “programming, systems administration, marketing, public relations, graphic design, business development, sales, and many other areas.” Most internships are in Champaign, but they do have a few in Concord, Massachusetts and Oxford, United Kingdom. Additionally, Wolfram Research has some Science and Technology R&D Fellowships that you may want to check out. There’s no mention of whether the internships are paid, but I’m going to guess that they are. There’s a single application form for all of the internships and fellowships, which you can find here. The deadline for Summer internships was March 1st, but they do offer some year round internships. Your best bet is to apply now and see what they have available.
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