For Undergraduate Students
Funded Internships
The Cohen Institute offers at least two funded internship opportunities to undergraduate students every academic year. These internships are meant to provide professional experience while also supporting the Institute’s mission and work. Internships are typically established the spring prior to the academic year when they will take place. Internships have included a variety of roles such as: Education Intern, Videography and Media Intern, and Archives Intern.
Please note that all internships for 2025-2026 are currently filled.
Current and Past Undergraduate Interns
| Year(s) | Intern and Role |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Olivia Casale, Videography and Media Intern |
| 2025-2026 | Jessica Dane, Education Intern - Youth Leadership Institute |
| 2023-2026 | Amarrah Gates, Archives Intern - Grubman Collection |
| Spring 2025 | Wren O’Brien, Writing and Publishing Intern |
| Fall 2024 | Julionna Martens, Videography and Media Intern |
| Spring 2024 | Nina Zienkiewicz, Writing and Publishing Intern |
Student Scholars
The Cohen Institute Student Scholar program, which is launching as a pilot during the 2025-2026 academic year, offers undergraduate students a funded opportunity to collaborate with Keene State College faculty members in developing, promoting, and implementing research projects that are aligned with the Institute’s mission. The student scholar role may involve assisting a Cohen Institute Faculty Scholar with various tasks necessary to see the research project through to completion.
Applicants should possess the academic and practical skills required to support the faculty scholar effectively. This program allows Keene State College students to work alongside college faculty and acquire advanced skills, practices, and professional research experience that may not be available in traditional classroom settings. Students who successfully fill this role will also receive recognition in any resulting publications or other works as a member of the research team.
Questions? KSC undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to reach out to the Assistant Director of Research.
Please note that the student scholar position for 2025-2026 is currently filled.
| Year(s) | Student Scholar and Project |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Bugzy Richards, Research for Prof. Jonathan Gitelson (Cohen Institute Scholar) |
