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About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

If you are a creative and innovative individual who wants to help shape the future of learning and assessment, we encourage you to apply for the 2024 ETS-GWU Research Summer Internship program.

The ETS Research division conducts rigorous foundational and applied research on the most critical issues facing education and the workforce. Central to ETS’s legacy of global leadership in learning and assessment, ETS Research is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, driving innovation in digital assessment, learning and teaching, and advancing equity of opportunity for all learners.

What to expect

As an intern in Research, you’ll work with experts who are nationally and internationally known as thought leaders, trusted advisors, and go-to collaborators for their high-impact work addressing significant educational and societal goals.

If you’re accepted into the program, you’ll collaborate with researchers on projects related to foundational and innovative topics in education. Upon the completion of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to present your findings to teams across Research.

Tasks

You’ll perform any number of tasks associated with a research project, such as:

• developing a research plan to address a critical issue and executing the plan

• performing a literature review and developing new frameworks

• learning specialized procedures or software if required

• working with data

• conducting various psychometric and statistical analyses with real or simulated data

• preparing a conference proposal

• drafting a research report and documenting research instruments

• presenting your findings to teams across Research

Who should apply

Master’s level and doctoral students in one of these areas or a related field are encouraged to apply. Thanks to the collaboration between George Washington University and ETS, this particular internship holds esteemed value for graduate students enrolled at The George Washington University.

• AI/machine learning

• assessment, measurement, psychometrics, psychometric modeling

• cognitive or learning sciences

• education

• process data and analysis

• psychology

• qualitative research methods

• statistics and data science, computational statistics

• user experience/user interface

• workforce

• teaching and teacher policy

• education policy

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.

• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!

• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.

• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!

• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.