Internships for CommerceNet this summer: I'll be the one hiring and managing. If we get a great proposal for a project from the right intern candidate, CommerceNet might simply hire that intern to work on that project. Otherwise, here's what I have in mind.

CommerceNet is an entrepreneurial research institute, dedicated to fulfill the promise of the Internet. We are currently seeking Software Engineer interns to implement a data visualization Web application for public health information. Involves JavaScript and Python, both data access and graphics. CommerceNet may also accept proposals for internships to work on well-specified projects of the intern's own design.

What you'll do

• Develop open source libraries or widgets for graphing and data visualization
• Build public service, community oriented Web site
• Be part of a small team or work nearly independently
• Develop with minimal guidance, using rapid iteration and feedback loop and with leeway in choices of tools.
• Borrow, create or collaborate on visual design and visual elements
  

Required Skills:

• Web Applications development, including CSS and JavaScript
• Python or demonstrated ability to pick up languages
• MySQL or similar data management experience
• Great ability to extrapolate from raw ideas to realistic implementations.
• Demonstrated initiative pulling a project forward
• Some experience using graphics libraries
• Familiarity with Cleveland or Tufte principles would be a bonus
  

Email ldusseault@commerce.net with questions or cover letter and resume.