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<span class="" style=""><b class="">Subject: </b></span><span class="" style=""><b class="">Office of Technology Transitions Entrepreneurship Program – Accepting Applications</b><br class="">
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<span class="" style=""><b class="">Date: </b></span><span class="" style="">December 27, 2021 at 2:43:50 PM CST<br class="">
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Please help us spread the word to your students about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orise.orau.gov_ott-2Dentrepreneurship-2Dprogram_&d=DwMF-g&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WXSrJJqTOlxfRLgVSSO2AY0ELgiA_GKOAZaV7N4RJAA&m=JNM1ZoNLxOF-EnVxAgsuOGPJ2Vny_cQqyZCc17uoMDg&s=1-jHQ2Wwtb1RYQrcblYCXWJKelHDs_Pnryj9Xdi_IjQ&e=" class="" style="color:rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration:underline"><span class="" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Office
 of Technology Transitions (OTT) Entrepreneurship Program</span></a>, which provides students with both a stipend and great opportunities for learning and networking.</span></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">This program kicked off last year, and here’s what some of our inaugural participants had to say about their experience:</span></div>
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<i class="">“The weekly lectures have been immensely helpful as we navigate the intersection of technology and commercialization. I have been pleasantly surprised that this program is not only about helping the national labs but also largely focused on educating
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<i class="">“I feel as though it is (...) a very enriching experience.  There are amazing guest lectures/speakers...”</i></div>
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<i class="">“I had a great experience overall and would definitely recommend it if a friend was looking for a summer opportunity.”</i></div>
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<i class="">“This program was an amazing experience and I’m glad to have been able to participate in it.”</i></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">We are confident the program will be even better this summer, and invite your students to apply.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><u class="">The application is available through<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></u><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.zintellect.com_Opportunity_Details_2022-2DInternships-2DOTT-2DEP&d=DwMF-g&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WXSrJJqTOlxfRLgVSSO2AY0ELgiA_GKOAZaV7N4RJAA&m=JNM1ZoNLxOF-EnVxAgsuOGPJ2Vny_cQqyZCc17uoMDg&s=ugGGUBQY7yuI7ic2Oez_fFApoQmeAFVFIs2c8xMkpOM&e=" class="" style="color:rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration:underline"><span class="" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Zintellect</span></a><u class=""><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>and
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<b class=""><span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Here’s what your students can expect from the DOE OTT Entrepreneurship Program:<i class=""></i></span></b></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">The DOE OTT Entrepreneurship Program gives students the opportunity to participate in research, technical or policy-related projects under the mentorship of technology transfer specialists and OTT staff. They will come
 away with a better understanding of how technology transitions from the lab into practice, and gain insight into how this is influenced by the policies created and implemented by our federal government.  This is a fantastic opportunity for students who see
 themselves as entrepreneurs as well as scientists or engineers to expand their skills outside the classroom and beyond pure science and engineering....and get paid $700/week to do it!</span></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">More details:</span></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">If eligible, students may also receive up to $1,000 for inbound and outbound transportation expenses and a stipend supplement of $150 per week.</span></div>
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<b class=""><span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Location:</span></b></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Available opportunities may be available at OTT headquarters, DOE national laboratories and other OTT-approved facilities across the United States. In response to the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic,
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<b class=""><span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Duration:</span></b></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Internships will be for 10-12 consecutive weeks beginning in June 2022.<b class=""></b></span></div>
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Selected candidates must provide suitable documentation to verify status at the time appointment is accepted.</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Be at least 18 years old by June 1, 2022.</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, or business with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. Applicants must provide
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<span class="" style="font-size:12pt">Discover ORISE:</span><span class="" style="font-size:12pt; color:rgb(31,73,125)"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="" style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_Oak-2DRidge-2DInstitute-2Dfor-2DScience-2Dand-2DEducation-2D322092719422_&d=DwMF-g&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WXSrJJqTOlxfRLgVSSO2AY0ELgiA_GKOAZaV7N4RJAA&m=JNM1ZoNLxOF-EnVxAgsuOGPJ2Vny_cQqyZCc17uoMDg&s=SdbYJYIA8TlgtG4TWFnU0BOmd0cJqWBPrQ9GKNTActA&e=" class="" style="color:rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN" class="" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Facebook</span></a></span><span lang="EN" class="" style="font-size:12pt; color:rgb(20,20,21)"> • <span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="" style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_oriseconnect&d=DwMF-g&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WXSrJJqTOlxfRLgVSSO2AY0ELgiA_GKOAZaV7N4RJAA&m=JNM1ZoNLxOF-EnVxAgsuOGPJ2Vny_cQqyZCc17uoMDg&s=zAefwFkU2vfR1q4SyaGKVCFpQbkKJZhLDmt16K7ipno&e=" class="" style="color:rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN" class="" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Twitter</span></a></span><span lang="EN" class="" style="font-size:12pt; color:rgb(20,20,21)"> • <span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="" style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_company_6894720_&d=DwMF-g&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WXSrJJqTOlxfRLgVSSO2AY0ELgiA_GKOAZaV7N4RJAA&m=JNM1ZoNLxOF-EnVxAgsuOGPJ2Vny_cQqyZCc17uoMDg&s=Onx-U0QWNNHNVRikqOie9Paa7TDM3mp3L5hUs-CXOH0&e=" class="" style="color:rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN" class="" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">LinkedIn</span></a></span><span lang="EN" class="" style="font-size:12pt; color:rgb(20,20,21)"> • <span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="" style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_user_ORISEconnect&d=DwMF-g&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WXSrJJqTOlxfRLgVSSO2AY0ELgiA_GKOAZaV7N4RJAA&m=JNM1ZoNLxOF-EnVxAgsuOGPJ2Vny_cQqyZCc17uoMDg&s=hfih3k7IZwzHyglWmCDcsbm8S6_0OBer7xzMn3m-slQ&e=" class="" style="color:rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN" class="" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">YouTube</span></a><span class="" style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"></span></span></div>
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<i class=""><span class="" style="font-size:12pt">OTT has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage this program.</span></i></div>
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