Engineering and Energy Interns
OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS AND RECECENT GRADUATES OF UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Seeking Engineering and Energy interns to assist companies with a specialty project this summer.
Read the full list of 20+ companies on our website: bit.ly/S2S-info24
Students2Startups is a summer internship program where students collaborate to identify challenges, use tools and experiments, and develop solutions. Open to all University of Alaska students through the Center for Innovation, Commercialization, & Entrepreneurship at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Ostrea Marine
Company
Ostrea Marine is a marine science and technology start-up located in Juneau Alaska. Ostrea focuses on the development, testing and deployment of scientific research and aquaculture equipment, as well as the design, outfitting and maintenance of research and aquaculture facilities. Recently Ostrea was awarded two $100k Innovation Grants from the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation. The first grant was in support of a collaboration with oyster growers to build and test new tools and techniques to grow oysters in SE Alaska. The second grant is to trial multiple novel tools and techniques to detect, track, and predict harmful algal blooms and related toxins in shellfish tissue. Ostrea typically consults on the development of new technologies, facilities and/or projects, however we are currently developing a new product of our own. We have designed and prototyped an autonomous eDNA sampling system that collects and preserves genetic material from marine and freshwater environments based on the needs of researchers. We are actively pursuing funding to support this project including a NOAA SBIR application. Ostrea recently received an SBIR Phase 0 grant from the Alaska Small Business Development Center. Ostrea’s facilities include a 3d design studio, a light manufacturing shop with tools to build, test and modify electronics, and fabricate in wood, metal and plastics, and a small wet lab.
Internship
Development and testing of an automated microscopy tool to aid shellfish growers/harvesters in predicting harmful algal blooms.
AirVitalize
Position
Full-time; In-Person/Hybrid (Fairbanks)
Company
Particulate matter pollution causes extreme environmental degradation, disastrous health impacts, and trillions in economic losses each year. AirVitalize's novel outdoor particulate matter collection technology provides healthier air outside in Fairbanks. Our early stage company will deploy our first units this summer, providing an incredible opportunity to learn about product deployment firsthand.
Internship
Working with AirVitalize throughout the summer will be an exciting hands-on experience. Our intern will help with in-field product testing, manufacturing, and research & development. If you're looking for a hands-on opportunity to learn a lot and make a big impact, this is the role for you. We are looking for engineers, marketing, and air quality monitoring interns.
beadedstream
Position
Full-time/Part-time possible; In-Person/Hybrid possible (Anchorage)
Company
beadedstream enables the collection, transport, and analysis of environmental data easily. Our technology is proven in the Arctic and deployed worldwide. We manufacture temperature sensor cables and satellite data loggers in Anchorage Alaska and have a web app for customers to view and manage their data sites.
Internship
We would like to build a robot that can automatically move sensors and test that they are working properly. If you have any skills from software development to mechanical design then you can help!
EcoSnap
Position
Full-time; Remote/Hybrid (Fairbanks)
Company
EcoSnap: EcoSnap LLC, founded in 2022, is dedicated to making efficient heating and cooling solutions accessible and affordable for everyone. Ecosnap is a technology that reduces time and skills required to install ductless mini split heat pumps. The EcoSnap technology is the connection system which removes the need to handle refrigerant, evacuate lines, or wire the units to the electrical panel. We target a 1 hour installation by reducing the number of steps necessary. The solution is especially suited for rural areas where skilled trades are hard or even impossible to find.
Internship
We have a funded project with NREL Fairbanks that could benefit from community engagement, and on the ground coordination as we demonstrate technology in Alaska homes.
Fluitec
Position
Full-time; Remote
Company
Fluitec, a global company, aims to revolutionize the industrial lubricant market. Energy, chemical, manufacturing and mining firms rely heavily on lubricants for their sophisticated machinery, which requires regular oil changes. Fluitec envisions a future where these oils never need replacement. We've developed technology that enhances lubricant performance during operation, cuts down on oil change expenses, and importantly, reduces our customers' carbon footprint. Leading global energy companies like Siemens have already embraced our Fill-for-Life concept. Fluitec is also a fun and dynamic company to work at.
Internship
It’s our objective to make our internships something that is both valuable to your career while also providing significant value to our business. We are looking interns with a focus on technology, sustainability or business model research.
FINN LLC
Company
FINN is an Alaskan company striving to redefine gear storage and protection for outdoor recreational activities. We are a startup based in Anchorage that has launched an initial phase 1 base product to the market which has been recognized as the main division winner in the 2024 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition. Our long term vision is to become the industry standard for innovative outdoor recreation gear storage through premium products that hold up to harsh conditions encountered in Alaska helping our users explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Internship
We are very open to a variety of assignments. Examples including but not limited to product development and design, product material sourcing, marketing development, business growth and development.
Integrated Mushroom Solutions
Position
Full-time/Part-time; Hybrid/Remote (Juneau)
Company
Integrated Mushroom Solutions (IMS) LLC is born from the passion to create a more healthy, integrated, and sustainable world by partnering with fungi. With its wide mycorrhizal network, IMS is leading to advance forest stewardship, fungi education, and human and planetary health through wild and medicinal fungi. IMS develops unique consumer favorite value-added mushroom products, such as our signature anti-stress mushroom chocolate.
Internship
Attention Fantastic Fungi Fans! Join IMS and its partners for a fantastic 2025 summer and beyond to work on planning fungi workshops, the inaugural Southeast Fungi Festival all while crafting delicious value-added mushroom products.
Our summer intern(s) will engage in two exciting tracks:
- Festival & Workshop Development: Work directly with the business owner, UAS and UAF Cooperative Extension, and community leaders to plan Southeast Alaska's premier fungi workshops and festival for Fall 2025. You'll gain hands-on experience in:
- Event strategy and coordination
- Partner outreach and expert networking
- Marketing campaign development
- Workshop curriculum planning focusing on local fungi knowledge and forest stewardship
- Social media and promotional content creation
- Product Innovation & Development: Join the owner in a certified commercial kitchen in Juneau to:
- Transform medicinal fungi into artisanal chocolates and specialty beverages
- Learn about medicinal mushroom properties and applications
- Assist with product testing and refinement
- Explore product packaging options and create labels with nutritional information
- Gain insight into value-added product development and local food production in Alaska
Interns can focus on one track or split their time between both, depending on their interests and our seasonal needs. You'll work alongside experienced fungi experts while building practical skills in Alaska's emerging mushroom industry.
Radiant Industries
Position
Full-time/Part-time; Remote
Company
Radiant is a clean energy startup building a nuclear microreactor. A climate-friendly alternative to diesel generators, Radiant's Kaleidos 1MW microreactor will be the world's first portable, zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. We plan to test our development reactor by 2026 and if successful, it will be the first new commercial reactor design to achieve a fueled test in over 50 years. Our microreactor can bring power to remote parts of the world and provide backup power for life-saving applications in hospitals or disaster-relief scenarios.
Internship
Business Development: Market research and analysis on product market fits of the diesel generator market in the US. Government Affairs: Policy research and suggestions to engage lobbying firms that support Radiant's interests.