Forward to your students ... Esri International User Conference Student Assistantship Program http://www.esri.com/careers/category/esri-uc-assistantship.html Through the Student Assistantship Program, Esri sponsors a number of students to participate in the annual Esri International User Conference. The next conference will take place July 11–15, 2011. If you are a graduate student or fourth-year undergraduate student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States and who uses GIS software, you may apply for the student assistantship program. Esri will select up to 60 students to take part in the program, which includes monitoring sessions, registration, staffing, and overall logistics. Esri also sets aside time for the students to attend sessions. Students receive a full registration package for the conference, hotel accommodations, and a small stipend for meals but pay for their own travel and personal expenses. and Summer Internship Program http://www.esri.com/careers/category/summer-internships.html Our Summer Internship Program provides valuable work experience while you continue your education or prepare for life after graduation. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Internships are available at Esri headquarters in Redlands, California, and in our regional offices throughout the United States. Each internship is a paid position and will be up to 12 weeks long. Sent by Angie