Student Employment & Internships

About the Lab D.Next research and innovation is focused on the distribution portion of the value chain that supplies our homes, workplaces and municipalities with the pipes, valves, ducting and fixtures we rely upon to supply clean water, filtered air, energy and sanitation in our homes and communities. The D.Next lab is powered by the American Supply Association – the national industry trade association representing distributors and their manufacturers. https://www.asa.net/Innovation/DNext-Innovation-Lab About the Role American Supply Association D.Next Innovation lab is seeking for: Business Analyst: Part-Time Intern. Using human-centered design, rapid ideation, primary & secondary research and prototyping, D.Next teams may explore the roles, practices, perceptions, trends and technologies that power todays supply chain as well as find and elaborate potential to re-architect or retire business models or to transform interactions from transactional to experiential. We discover opportunities. Expect to work within a collaborative, supportive, inclusive and innovative team culture. You’ll experience working on a variety of initiatives – from designing and strategizing new experiments to interviewing real members and customers to analyzing and storytelling with data. No two projects are the same. Primary and secondary research could focus on stakeholder, market, and competitive research. The goal is to identify themes, develop ideas, infuse insights and communicate opportunities that enable our stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions in support of business growth and renewal. Qualifications · Must be an enrolled student pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree. · Prefer students local to Champaign-Urbana to participate in on-site work at the University of Illinois Research Park, D.Next lab. · We are open to students without major restriction. We feel Individuals pursuing degrees in business, technology management, statistics, liberal arts & sciences, social sciences, labor & employment relations, information science, psychology or communications might be a good fit for the lab. · Candidate must be able to provide their own laptop for day to day work.   Top Candidates Will Also Have: · Interest in human centered design techniques and design thinking · Thrive on learning rather than reordering the known and familiar · Natural intellectual curiosity and an ‘I can do that’ attitude · Be a keen observer and deep listener with the ability to connect different bits of information together to articulate potential value to a stakeholder · Experience working with qualitative and quantitate data · Thrive in a collaborative team environment · Have mad Mario Kart skills   To apply Please send an email to our super cool site director: Beth at: bladd@asa.net Please include a copy of your resume and what you hope to gain from an internship. Be honest – ‘cause honest is the very best flavor of awesome!

Job Description We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities The State Farm Research and Development Center is a place where interns complete innovative, meaningful research in a collaborative environment focused on developing technical and business skills – a perfect complement to the classroom. Interns provide analysis and solutions through: • Assessment of risk and financial needs for insurance products • Development of innovative methods and applications to enhance insurance product pricing • Data mining and predictive modeling such as regression, forecasting, and machine learning • Research on emerging industry trends and hot topics Qualifications The internship program provides opportunities for year-round positions for all student levels, freshman – graduate students. We offer development through extensive training programs, leadership, as well as competitive compensation/benefits. As an intern in Enterprise Technology, you work on a product team that works collaboratively, using Agile methodology. Interns challenge each other while completing a variety of projects and solving real world business problems. Interns can expect to complete technical IT work that contributes to State Farm through the development of emerging technologies that enhance our customers’ experience. Competitive candidates will possess some of the following skills: Java, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics/Data Science, AWS, Database Management/Big Data (Hadoop), Computer Vision and Virtual Reality, Android/iOS. Dates: Monday, August 21, 2023- Friday, December 8, 2023 Location: State Farm Research and Development Center, 2001 S. 1st Street, Suite 102, Champaign, IL 61820 Format: Hybrid- intern will work some shifts in-office Hours: 10-15 hours weekly Monday-Friday *Students must be enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities Intern – Research & Development Center @ University of Illinois (Summer 2023) The Summer 2023 Internship program at the State Farm Research and Development Center (RDC) provides an opportunity for paid research work with a top Fortune 500 Company. The RDC offers students a unique internship at its University of Illinois Research Park location, working on projects that have direct application to State Farm’s research work. Some of the work will include: Research Company, Consumer and Industry trends Prepare written reports and PowerPoint presentations Research technology and innovation as it relates to State Farm Business Opportunities Department specific research initiatives such as: HR, Marketing, Digital, Public Affairs and Administrative Services Work with Corporate Project Leads Present information to State Farm management What You Can Expect: Internship duration and work hours: Our Summer Internship Semester will run from May 15, 2023- August 4, 2023 Interns work 38.75 hours a week Convenient on-campus location with easy access to Campus Shuttles Address: State Farm Research Center at the University of Illinois Research Park, 2001 South First St. (Suite 102), Champaign, IL 61820 Hybrid work environment What’s In It For You: Competitive pay and a relaxed dress code Direct experience you can leverage for your future career An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers A Learning Environment: Mentoring and Development to help you succeed We love to give back! Being involved in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community A culture that embraces Diversity and Inclusion – it is simply the right thing to do! Qualifications We Are Looking For The Following: Current College Student at University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign Graduate student: Solid research experience Experience running studies with participants and/or survey creation Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently with support Technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results driven attitude Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted Research and Data Analytics General research analyst (junior or higher preferred): Critical thinking, technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results driven attitude Solid research experience Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted Project description: The intern will be assisting with macro trend research, complete tasks that have been backlogged and other adhoc requests that become priority We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! We’re here to help life go right® Come join our passionate team!

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities: Intern – MAGNet Program @ University of Illinois (Summer 2023) State Farm has developed a unique internship opportunity for graduate students at the University of Illinois – the Modeling and Analytics Graduate Network (MAGNet). MAGNet interns apply their statistical modeling and analytic skills to a wide variety of business problems faced by the State Farm organization. Graduate students in highly quantitative disciplines are considered, with an emphasis on understanding of statistical techniques. While participating in the MAGNet program, students are evaluated and given consideration for full time, post-graduate employment at various State Farm locations: Atlanta, GA; Bloomington, IL; Dallas, TX; or Champaign, IL. MAGNet interns apply their predictive modeling and data analysis skills to a variety of data science problems, in many different lines of business and departments (e.g., marketing, insurance, and process optimization) including: • Pricing and Underwriting Risk Predictive Modeling • Claims Automation Predictive Modeling • Sales/Growth Forecasting, Econometric and Predictive Modeling • Data mining applications for Claims and Competitive Analysis • Evaluating new statistical methods and tools for potential use by State Farm data scientists What You Can Expect: Logistics: • During Summer Semester, MAGNet interns work 38.75 hours a week • Duration: Summer Semester (5/15/2023 to 8/4/2023) Experience: • Direct experience you can leverage for your future career • An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers • A learning environment: mentoring and development to help you succeed • A culture that embraces Diversity and Inclusion What’s In It For You: MAGNet is similar to a 50% graduate assistantship offered by the University. Interns receive hourly pay comparable to that offered by the University for graduate assistants as well as full tuition assistance for the duration of the internship. Some State Farm benefits may also apply, including the following: • 401k Eligible • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Paid Time-Off, including specific leave for community service We Are Looking For: Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in an approved Graduate program at University of Illinois: • Statistics • Mathematics • Computer Science • Economics • Finance • Actuarial Science • Data Science Applicants with experience in: • Statistical modeling and/or data mining • Data analysis and database tools • Computer programming (specifically Python, SAS, or R) • Communicating and presenting technical work

FIELD RESEARCH AND CROP SCIENCE INTERNS We are looking for energetic, disciplined and high performing individuals with a passion for agriculture, sustainability, and technology. You should be pursuing an education program at BS, or MS in agricultural science or technology related fields. Experience and interest in field research and crop science is highly desirable. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission!

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN We are looking for creative, energetic, and high-performing individuals with a passion for technology, physical product design, and CAD. You should be pursuing an education program in ID, ME, or similar. Experience in Solidworks and physical prototyping is highly desirable. You may do parts of the work remotely. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission! (email mike@earthsense.co directly with any questions).

MARKETING AND MEDIA INTERN We are looking for energetic storytelling intern to help us create photos and videos about our mission. You should be pursuing an education program in Art and Design, Marketing, or similar. Experience in video shooting and editing is highly desirable. This internship requires working in agricultural fields. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission!

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities In-Language (In-L) capabilities make it possible for State Farm® to communicate with our customers in languages other than English. Developing the ability to communicate in multiple languages is a shared responsibility across the organization. This shared partnership allows State Farm to offer a seamless and remarkable customer experience. The internship position helps us foster a mutually beneficial relationship with universities in the surrounding areas. This contact increases the awareness of potential employees at an early stage of their careers, positioning State Farm as an appealing and recognizable brand to consider when searching for employment. Program Overview State Farm®, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, is offering a hands-on language translation/transcreation opportunity for students currently enrolled in a Spanish Translation/Linguistics Program. In-Language provides services that are designed to enhance the Spanish customer experience and the overall direction for high quality and culturally-relevant messaging. In-Language capabilities make it possible for State Farm to communicate with our customers in languages other than English. This shared partnership allows State Farm to offer a seamless and remarkable customer experience. Roles/Responsibilities The intern position of Spanish Language Reviewer at State Farm entails the reviewing of translations using WorldServer—a powerful translation management system used worldwide; the use of translation tools like Translation Memory, Terms Database, and Translation Style Guide; and the researching of lexical and linguistic trends. Qualifications Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a college or university with a graduation date of December 2023 or after. Preferred Qualifications • Native or near native proficiency in Spanish. • Currently enrolled in a Spanish Linguistics or Spanish Translation program. • Knowledge of Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools a plus. • Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish. • Good understanding of content management and rendering on the web. Internship Information Location, date, and rates • Champaign, IL State Farm Research & Development Center • 100% remote, 38.75 hours per week • May 15, 2023-August 4, 2023 • $28.00/hour