Please tune in on September 18th for our latest student-focused event – Exploring Your Future: Summer Associate Program at the Institute for Defense Analyses. This month we’ll be joined byfour panelists who started their research careers at IDA as summer interns! Heather, Megan, Jay and Janet will share perspectives on their uniquecareer paths and how the IDA Summer Associate Program shaped where they are today. Plus, insights into project work, skills development, and tips on applying to the program.  Learn how you can put your education to work while making a tangible impact at a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. We’ll also share backgroundon IDA culture and the mission behind the work we do. The IDA Summer Associate Program is a paid summer opportunity that takes placeat our Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices for approximately 10 weeks every summer. The program provides students with a unique opportunity to use their quantitative and analytic skills to work on challenging real-world national security issues. This program is for continuing students, so applicants must have plans to return to school in the fall. We seek both undergraduate (rising seniors) and graduate students with strong GPAs in a variety of disciplines, including: computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, operations research, aero/astronautical engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering, materials science, biological sciences, environmental sciences, learning sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, statistics, information technology, economics, behavioral sciences, international relations and policy studies. Have specific questions for our panelists? Email us at employment@ida.org and we’ll answer themduring the session. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions live during the panel.  Tune in via Zoom on September, 18th at 12pm EST for this virtual opportunity! Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/j/1615153527Passcode: 369321