Student Interns for Entrepreneurial Companies

With more than 300 academic degree programs, UARF can link your startup to interns in fields ranging from finance to computer science and from engineering to artistic design. If you are interested in finding an intern to fit your needs, please contact  eball@uakron.edu.


Contact University of Akron Research Foundation

Phone: 330-972-7840 • Fax: 330-972-2368 • Email: uarf@uakron.eduŸŸ

170 University Circle, Suite 312, Akron, Ohio 44325-2103


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