UNH-IOL Intro to Industry Program

A collaborative technology program for bright and motivated students in partnership with the UNH Computer Science Department.

Each year, the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) and the UNH Computer Science Department seeks the brightest and most ambitious Computer Science students entering their freshman year to participate in our prestigious Intro to Industry program. The Intro to Industry program is a unique program that is designed to encourage students to engage in learning about the data communications industry outside of the classroom for one hour a week during the spring semester. The students have the opportunity to learn about the UNH-IOL as well as have hands on tasks that will supplement their classroom learning.

UNH-IOL Students Employees gain exposure to:

• Pre-deployed and emerging technologies
• Objective testing methodologies
• Analysis and debugging procedures
• Global corporations and experienced industry professionals
• Advanced engineering and computer science principles
• A network of like-minded peers
• Industry Forums, Alliances, and Standards Organizations

Where Classroom Knowledge Meets Real-World Technologies

The highly qualified staff at the UNH-IOL have been training graduate and undergraduate engineers, computer scientists, and other students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world equipment and products since 1988. Student employees earn the opportunity to work with pre-deployed and emerging technologies long before they are available on the commercial markets. Engaging with the UNH-IOL also helps students gain and understanding of the data and telecommunications industry as a whole, including insight into future careers.

Computer Science Department Recommends the Program

"The UNH InterOperability Laboratory is a great resource for Computer Science students! It allows students to supplement their classroom learning with real-world experience by working with the IOL's industry partners on the latest technologies.
Therefore, I fully endorse the Intro to Industry program which recognizes outstanding new Computer Science students by giving them a low-pressure opportunity in their first semester to explore all that the InterOperability Laboratory has to offer."

What our past participants say

• "The I2I was a valuable opportunity which I don't think enough students take advantage of. It was great getting an introduction to the layout of the IOL and a bit of the history behind it, plus some hands on work. If you're looking at working here during your time at UNH, I definitely recommend taking part in the program - you won't regret it."
  – Andrew Wood, Fall 2010 Participant
• "The Intro to Industry program is a great way for CS majors to learn about both established and developing technologies while receiving hands on experience that demonstrates how the skills learned in the classroom can be taken into the industry. I would highly recommend the Intro to Industry program to any student who is curious about what might await them after graduation."
  – Richard Emery, Fall 2009 Participant

To apply for the spring 2012 program fill out the online application.

Please contact us by e-mail or by phone at +1-603-862-1694 if you have any questions.