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Launch of Amazon Robotics Day One Fellowship in Partnership with BiR
August 10, 2021
Amazon Robotics recently announced six initial recipients of the Amazon Robotics Day One Fellowship, a program established to help students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue master of science degrees at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
The recipients will receive fully funded fellowships in robotics, engineering, computer science, and related fields that will cover tuition, living expenses, and other costs, a total annual commitment of $1 million.
Fellowship recipients will also have the opportunity to participate in Amazon Robotics’ internship program. During their summer at Amazon Robotics, the Fellows will connect with and receive mentorship from diverse employees and members of leadership, and have an opportunity to secure full-time positions.
Black in Robotics is pleased to be a partner with Amazon Robotics, assisting in both mentoring and networking with these fellows!
Black in Robotics Partners with Amazon!
While Black in Robotics has been virtual since it’s conception in Summer 2020, we have been rapidly growing and are proud to announce a partnership with Amazon!! In first initiatives, Amazon and BiR cohosted workshops at the 2020 virtual IEEE/RSJ Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) Conference. Thinking forward, we are launching a Boston Chapter of Black in Robotics with Amazon as our primary Sponsor. With strategic geographic positioning, Amazon’s physical space will provide a central location for Amazon and Black in Robotics to engage with the community at every level. This center is the pilot for many chapters and centers of excellence to come!
BiR Members should feel free to reach out to blackinrobotics@amazon.com for additional information on opportunities at Amazon!
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