CS@Mines High School/Community College Interns
Overview
CS@Mines faculty invite community college students and high school students to apply for an unpaid internship in CS@Mines during Summer 2026. CS@Mines faculty have openings for academically talented community college students and/or high school students to participate in unpaid summer research internships with CS@Mines. We will also have ~30-50 Computing For the Good internships. DECtech internships are also available as part of this program. There is also a brand new Internship opportunity available this summer!
Details
CS@Mines summer 2026 programs:
Are you looking for something productive to do this summer (2026)? CS@Mines is offering several summer programs for high school and community college students:
1. Computing For Good (C4G)
This is a summer program designed for high school students. Participants will work in teams to complete a computer programming project over five weeks. The program is primarily virtual, and no in-person attendance is required. 5 – 10 hours per week of commitment is expected. Weekly guest speakers from industry and academia will share their experiences in computer science.
• Program dates: June 22 – July 28, 2026
• Cost: $200 per student
2. Research Intern
This is an unpaid summer research internship open to community college and high school students. Participants may assist a CS@Mines faculty member as part of a research team (e.g., artificial intelligence, robotics or cybersecurity). Internships are expected to begin in late May and conclude in early August. Specific schedules will be determined by the faculty advisor. In-person attendance may be required.
Note: This year, scholarship opportunities are available for summer research interns at a rate of $20 per hour. Please visit our website for additional details.
3. DECTech Intern
This is an unpaid summer internship for high school students. Participants may assist with outreach activities for K–8 students (e.g., summer camps). For more information, please contact Professor Christine Liebe at
cliebe@mines.edu
To simplify the application process, all three programs share a single application pool. Applicants should indicate their preferred program within the application.
Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by April 10, 2026. Final decisions will be communicated no later than May 15, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact Professor Zibo Wang, zibowang@mines.edu
Apply Here for the above 3 programs
CS@Mines Summer Scholarship:
The Computer Science department is accepting applications for Summer 2026 high school and community college interns! You will have the opportunity to work with one of our faculty on a research project. This is a 10-week summer program, for $20/hour for those who can work 10-20/hours week. Applicants must be able to get to Colorado School of Mines to work in-person. The 10 week start/end date will be set by you and your faculty advisor. Faculty will review applications and contact you if you are a good fit for their project.
Application deadline: April 10th, 2026
Who should apply?
- Prior training in CS is not required.
- Interest in learning CS is required!
- Register Here
- Please visit CS@Mines C4G for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Zibo Wang, zibowang@mines.edu
FAQ
How many hours should interns expect to work?
Interns should expect to work between 5-20 hours per week (average about 10).
When will students be notified if they have been accepted?
Students will be notified for priority consideration in mid-April and final decisions will be sent no later than May 15th about if they have been accepted to the program.
Is the program available both in-person & remote?
Yes, there are remote and in-person options available.