IST students take on diverse internships in a variety of fields. Each opportunity helps students connect content from the classroom to the real world, earn valuable experience, and build their professional network. Every College of IST student must complete one internship before graduating, but the majority complete multiple experiences and most receive a full-time job offer from one of their internship providers.
Check out the unique experiences IST students have taken on below and contact the Office of Career Solutions and Corporate Engagement to help you find opportunities that match your goals. To further explore opportunities or meet with a career coach, visit the Nittany Lion Careers page to learn more.
Current Students
Check out the internship database to discover where other IST students are interning and the type of work they're doing. This is a great resource to explore potential companies to research and opportunities to consider.
Internship Examples by Major
Examples of the work done in past cybersecurity analytics and operations-related internships held by our students include:
- conducting vulnerability research and assessments
- monitoring networks to ensure that they are secure
- designing, developing, and implementing solutions and technologies to enhance the security and resilience of technology infrastructure
- growing expertise in the security of emerging technologies
- creating security metrics, reports, and dashboards
- writing information security policies and procedures
Our students have interned at companies including, but not limited to the following:
- Deloitte
- Federal Governmental Agencies
- IBM - X-Force Red Cybersecurity Team
- Merck
- Security Risk Advisors
- Select Medical
Sample list of possible internship positions to explore:
- Cybersecurity Consulting Intern/Cybersecurity Intern
- Cloud Security Intern
- Cyber Systems Engineer
- Cyber and Strategic Risk Intern
- Data Security and Privacy Intern
- Information Security Office IT Audit & Compliance
- Penetration Tester
Examples of the work done in past data sciences-related internships held by our students include:
- developing machine learning software for signal analysis
- analyzing data from a web-based conversational bot
- leveraging predictive analysis tools and databases to enhance projects
- building, validating, and deploying predictive models using machine learning technologies
- developing code for data mining, statistical analysis, and prediction systems that align with a company’s strategic goals
- analyzing corporate data to identify market trends
Our students have interned at companies including, but not limited to the following:
- Capital One
- Dell Boomi
- Eli Lilly & Company
- PwC
- Rakutan
Sample list of possible internship positions to explore:
- AI Engineering Intern
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Engineering Intern
- Data and Analytic Technology Intern
- Data Science Intern
- Machine Learning Intern
Examples of the work done in past enterprise technology integration-related internships held by our students include:
- deploying an information technology system at a health care institution to improve the patient and physician experience
- providing consultation to various business clients on their IT structure and efficiency
- helping clients solve their complex business issues, from strategy to execution
Our students have interned at companies including, but not limited to the following:
- Erie Insurance Company
- Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
- KPMG
- PPL Electric Utilities
- Vanguard
Sample list of possible internship positions to explore:
- Business Analyst
- Cloud Security Intern/Cloud Advisory Intern
- Enterprise Architecture Intern
- Information Services Intern
- IT Project Management Intern/Project Management Intern
- Oracle Cloud Consultant
- Program Management Intern
Examples of the work done in past human-centered design and development-related internships held by our students include:
- researching and testing application usability for customers
- creating mobile-friendly websites
- modernizing an airport terminal by enhancing web and mobile developments
- discovering ways to integrate virtual reality into a school’s curriculum
- consulting on website and technology needs for a business incubator
- working in an Agile team environment to research users and plan sprints, then working with developers to code and test various applications
Our students have interned at companies including, but not limited to the following:
- Art of Living
- FedEx Services
- Highmark Health Inc.
- US Dept of Veterans Affairs
Sample list of possible internship positions to explore:
- Application Analyst
- DevOps Engineer
- Mobile App Developer
- Software Engineer
- User Experience Intern
- UX/UI Intern
Examples of the work done in past information sciences and technology-related internships held by our students include:
- deploying an information technology system at a health care institution to improve the patient and physician experience
- providing consultation to various business clients on their IT structure and efficiency
- researching and testing application usability for customers
- creating mobile-friendly websites
- discovering ways to integrate virtual reality into a school’s curriculum
Our students have interned at companies including, but not limited to the following:
- Dell Technologies
- DHL Supply Chain
- Key Bank
- Valley National Bank
- W.L. Gore & Associates
Sample list of possible internship positions to explore:
- Consulting Intern/Technology Consulting Intern
- Emerging Technology Lab Technologist
- Information Technology Support Specialist Intern
- IT Analyst
- IT Strategy Intern
- Project Management Intern
- Tech Assurance Audit Intern
Examples of the work done in past security and risk analysis-related internships held by our students include:
- developing security policies for employees participating in world travel
- creating, testing, and implementing network disaster recovery plans
- helping organizations prepare for and recover from natural disasters and other natural threats
- developing up-to-date disaster recovery plans for critical applications, hardware software, and IT sites
Our students have interned at companies including, but not limited to the following:
- Accenture
- Bank of America
- EY
- Freddie Mac
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Sample list of possible internship positions to explore:
- Cyber Risk Advisory Intern
- Data Security and Privacy Intern
- Emergency Management Specialist Intern
- Information Security Office IT Audit & Compliance
- Risk & Financial Advisory Intern
- Technology Risk Consultant