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Internships | Department of Communications | BYU-Idaho

# Internships

Communication Internships provide a valuable opportunity to apply the communication skills you've developed through university coursework in real-world professional settings.

Internship Requirements

Credit Application

## Internship Requirements

- All Communication students must complete at least one university-approved internship to graduate.
- Additional non-credit internships are strongly encouraged to develop skills, gain hands-on experience, and enhance career prospects.
- To receive credit, students must complete the ****COMM 498R Internship Course**** while actively interning.

## COMM 498R: Internship Course

This course is designed to help students stay on track and maximize their internship experience. Course requirements include:

- Setting personal goals and tracking progress through scheduled check-ins.
- Completing a self-evaluation to reflect on learning and growth.
- Receiving a supervisor evaluation assessing workplace performance.

Important: Both evaluations must be submitted to receive course and internship credit. Students who quit or are terminated from their internship will not receive credit.

## How to Apply for Internship Credit

### 1. Secure an Internship Offer

You must have a formal job offer before applying for credit. Review the Internship Requirements to ensure your position qualifies.

### 2. Submit the Internship Approval Form

- Log into iPlan, select "Create an Internship Request", and apply for 1 or 2 credits.
- Provide a clear job description, including details of your supervisor's communication-related training and their role in overseeing your work.
- If your employer has not previously hosted BYU-Idaho interns, they may need to complete a Master Agreement with the university.

### 3. Wait for Approval

Your application will go through multiple approval stages:

****Internship Office → Professor Emily Russell (Comm Department) → University Approval****

Processing times vary, so be patient and respond promptly to any requests for additional information.

### 4. Add COMM 498R to Your Schedule

Once approved, you will receive authorization to register for ****COMM 498R****. If you are off-track, Student Records & Registration may need to add it for you.

## Additional Notes

- ****Nontraditional internships**** (remote, on-campus, international, or entrepreneurial) may require extra paperwork and approval time.
- Any changes to your internship (start/end dates, schedule, compensation, etc.) must be reported to ****Professor Emily Russell**** and the Internship Office immediately.
- Respect the process--rudeness, impatience, or entitlement could affect your COMM 498R grade.

## Need Help?

****Internship Office**** 
****Phone:**** 208.496.9827 
****Email:**** internships@byui.edu

****Technical Support**** 
****Help Desk:**** 208.496.9000 
****Email:**** BSC IT Help
Communication Department Senior Projects | BYU-Idaho

# Communication Department Senior Projects

Learn more about internships and senior projects available to communications majors.

## Overview

Communication 499 Senior Project and Showcase

****The Communication Senior Project, COMM 499, is a course all students in the BYU-Idaho Department of Communication take prior to graduation.**** A student can complete the project at any time but should first obtain approval from his or her faculty mentor and the COMM 499 instructor and must present the project at the Senior Showcase during the semester enrolled in the course.

****The project requires a minimum of 50 hours****, must be outlined in a proposal that is signed by both the student and the faculty mentor and should demonstrate communication skills the student acquired and developed at BYU-Idaho.

Students choose their own project topics, generally something they are passionate about and that correlates with their emphasis within the major. In selecting a project, students should seek to demonstrate their marketability to future employers.

During the COMM 499 course, students are required to meet with their faculty mentors at least three times. Students present their projects in a trade show-type environment at the semester's Senior Showcase.

Students who are off-track or otherwise away from campus and need to complete their projects remotely can seek permission from the COMM 499 instructor to do so. These students still need to meet with their mentors but may do so virtually via video conference, email, or other forms of digital communication. Ideally, they would still return to campus for the Senior Showcase if feasible. If not, other arrangements can be made to present their projects remotely.

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The Scroll Newspaper | Dept of Communications | BYU-Idaho

# The Scroll Newspaper

Scroll is a BYU-Idaho news organization that informs, inspires and entertains the Rexburg community through daily multimedia storytelling.
At Scroll, staff members and student reporters become proficient in AP style writing and gain real-world experience in a newsroom. Scroll does this with five priorities in mind.

Visit the Scroll Newspaper

## The Scroll's History

Since the beginning, communication has brought people together. Here in Rexburg, ID, it is no different.

Shortly after the birth of Ricks College, now named BYU-Idaho, the Scroll, the university's student-run newspaper, began. Since its foundation in 1905, it has brought the communities of BYU-Idaho and Rexburg together in a spirit of unity.

For over a century now, the Scroll has "kept its eye on a single goal: inform, inspire and entertain the campus and Rexburg community." From navigating the coverage of editorial news like the visit of Eleanor Roosevelt in 1959 to breaking news like the devastating collapse of the Teton Dam in 1976, the Scroll has provided the public with information and entertainment for decades.

The Scroll not only provides information and entertainment to the community, but it also equips the students who work there with the skills necessary to enter the professional world. As a student-led program that gives all members a chance to gain real-life work experience in all forms of media, Scroll gives students the chance to develop a professional resume and enhance their future work ethic by creating and designing quality products.

For more information or to get involved, visit the Scroll's website. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
The Soapbox Agency | Dept of Communication | BYU-Idaho

# The Soapbox Agency

A degree isn't enough--employers want experience. Soapbox Agency, a student-run, faculty-mentored ad agency at BYU-Idaho, gives students real-world skills to stand out in a competitive job market.

Visit the Soapbox Agency

## Soapbox Agency Clients

## Why Soapbox is a Game-Changer for BYU-Idaho Students

Founded in 2005, Soapbox has grown into a professional-grade agency, working with local, regional, and national clients to produce high-quality marketing and media content. Beyond its impressive portfolio, Soapbox provides students with skills (opportunities) that set them apart as job candidates.

## Opportunities That Soapbox Provides

Soapbox provides students with hands-on experience by working on real marketing projects for real clients. Through constructive feedback, mentorship, and client interaction, Students develop both technical and professional skills required to be successful. They face challenges that mirror real-world industries, requiring them to analyze problems, collaborate in teams, meet strict deadlines, and create valuable content. Students take on real responsibility from managing projects from start to finish to liaising with clients, leading teams, and ensuring quality work. Soapbox prepares them for the accountability and pressures of the professional world. 

## The Bottom Line? Soapbox Makes Students More Employable

Soapbox alumni consistently report their experience gave them an advantage in the job market. Employers recognize that Soapbox students graduate with not just technical skills, but also the confidence, professionalism, and resilience needed to thrive in the industry.For students who want to graduate ready, not just qualified, Soapbox Agency is the ultimate preparation for a successful career.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# The Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Combine engineering, computing, and scientific knowledge

## Make Ideas Meet Reality through Computing and Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering hosts a collection of degree programs that focus on the common goal of making computers more powerful and useful to everyone.

Students gain a background in the theory and practice of computer software, computer hardware, and electrical systems.

Graduates from Computer Science and Engineering develop lifelong learning and find rewarding employment.

## Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our 
Degrees and Programs page.

Computer Engineering (B.S.)

Design and build computer hardware and the software that controls it.

Computer Science (B.S.)

Study computation, algorithms, information, and how they work.

Cybersecurity (B.S.)

Protect computer systems, networks, and data from digital threats.

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Design, develop, and test electrical equipment, systems, and machinery.

Software Engineering (B.S.)

Design, build, and maintain computer software systems.

Web Design & Development (B.S.)

Design and create websites and web apps while improving User Experience (UX).

## Associate Degrees We Offer

Cloud Computing (A.A.S.)

Deliver on-demand computing services like servers, storage, and software over the internet.

Electrical and Computer Engineering (A.A.S.)

Design and build electronic systems and computing devices.

Web Design & Development (A.A.S.)

Gain a basic understanding of how to plan, create, and design websites.

## Minors We Offer

Electrical & Computer Engineering

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Computer Science

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Software Management

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## Next Steps

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Aaron Kay

### Education:

Master of Computer Science 2018, Utah State University 
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2006, BYU-Idaho

### Industry Experience:

Software Engineer, FamilySearch, 2020-2021 
Software Engineer, Space Dynamics Laboratory, 2017-2020 
Software Engineer, FamilySearch, 2011-2017 
Software Engineer, USAA, 2006-2011

### Teaching Experience:

Professor, Brigham Young University - Idaho 2021-present 
Adjunct Professor, Utah State University 2018-2020

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Contact | Department of Computer Science and Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Contact the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

## Online Contacts

| Name | Position | Phone | Email |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CPSE Online Advisors | Peer Advisors | (208) 496-9900 | usonlineadvising@byui.edu |

## Department Contacts

| Name | Position | Phone | Email | Office |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nathan Jack | Chair | (208) 496-7622 | jackn@byui.edu | 320W STC |
| Tammi Enkey | Office Manager | (208) 496-3745 | enkeyt@byui.edu | 320A STC |
| Advising Office | CPSE Peer Advisors | (208) 496-9880 | CPSEadvising@byui.edu | |
Gary Godderidge

### Education:

Masters Of Science, Computer Science, 1994, Utah State University 
Bachelors of Arts, Computer Science, 1990, Utah State University

### Industry Experience:

HP Inc, Boise Idaho, 1994-2022. HP LaserJet Firmware Engineer 
Digitran Simulation System, Logan Utah, 1989-1994, Software Engineer

### Personal:

My wife and I have four children and thirteen grandchildren. 
I like wood working and outdoor activities.

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Kristi Hansen

### Education

- MS Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona
- BS Mechanical Engineering, BYU
- AAS Mechanical Engineering, Ricks College

### Industry Experience

- Sutton & Simmons PLLC - Technology Guru/Office Manager
- AJ Hansen LLC (co-owner) - Patent creation for medical devices
- Intuitive Surgical - Trained surgeons and OR staff on using medical robots for surgery
- Sebra, Inc - Researched using electrical signal feedback to determine RF ablation safety parameters in the atrium
- Allied Signal - Parametric design training liaison for BYU students and Allied Signal engineers
- Novell - Netware Engineer on server support team

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CSE
Lynn Watson

### Education

- ME Electrical Engineering, Cornell University
- BS Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University

### Industry Experience

- Konexus, Inc., CEO
- Marvell Technology, Silicon Manager
- Baseline, Inc., Board Chairman
- In-System Design, Founder & CEO
- Hewlett Packard, Engineer Scientist

### Volunteer Experience

- LDS Charities, Iraq Country Director
- BYU Alumni Board of Directors
- BYU Presidents Leadership
- BSU Engineering Advisory Board
- Boise Philharmonic Board of Directors

### Biography

Brother Watson has a variety of hobbies he enjoys spending his free time on, including farming/landscaping, scuba diving, Ham radio, and traveling.

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Nathan Jack

### Education

- PhD Electrical & Computer Engineering (2012), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- MS Electrical & Computer Engineering (2009), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- BS Electrical & Computer Engineering (2007), Utah State University

### Certifications

- Certificate in Foundations of Teaching (2012), UIUC Center for Teaching Excellence

### Industry Experience

- Research and Development Engineering Manager, Intel Corp. (2019 - 2022)
- ESD Association, Board of Directors (2019 - 2022)
- ESD and Latchup Engineer, Intel Corp. (2012 - 2019)
- Graduate Intern, IBM (2011)
- Graduate Intern, Intel Corp. (2010)
- Graduate Intern, Micron Technology (2008)
- Intern, Micron Technology (Summers 2004 - 2007)

### Teaching Experience

- Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, BYU-Idaho (2022 - Present)
- Tutorial and seminar instructor, ESD Association (2018 - 2022)
- Seminary early morning Teacher, Forest Grove Oregon Stake (2016 - 2017)

### Volunteer Experience

- Co-chair, JEDEC/ESDA Standards Joint Working Group, ESD CDM Test methods (2021 - 2022)
- Missionary, Mexico Leon Mission

### Biography

Brother Jack has been the recipient of several research and best paper awards, has published over 25 papers, and holds several patents. However, his true passion lies in teaching. He loves working for BYU-I , which is **unapologetically teaching focused**. In his spare time, Nathan enjoys woodworking, wood turning (lathe), camping, fishing, hiking, and crabbing. He and his wife have four children.

View Brother Jack's publications on Google Scholar.

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Quinn Briggs

### Education

- Master of Business Administration (2012), University of Utah, Eccles School of Business
- BS Computer Science (2000), University of Utah

### Industry Experience

- Professor at Brigham Young University - Idaho (2022 - Present)
- Various Roles/Director of Software Engineering at Overstock.com, a multi-billion-dollar e-commerce company (2011 - 2022)
- Team Lead/Software Developer at ManTech IS&T, a leading provider of solutions to government entities (2005 - 2011)
- Programmer/Analyst at Sierra Military Health Services a government contractor providing healthcare services to enlisted (2003 - 2005)

### Volunteer Experience

- Baseball Coach - Quinn has enjoyed coaching baseball teams that his sons have played on over the years.
- Missionary, Germany Munich Mission (1993-1995)

### Biography

Quinn has a wide variety of passions and interests. He likes to explore mobile-app development techniques and has released an arcade game and an interactive story app for Android devices with others to come.

He enjoys both contemporary and classical music, theater and visual arts. He is an accomplished pianist and loves to compose and arrange music for piano and other instruments as well.

He enjoys the outdoors and when the weather is nice can be found exploring nearby parks and trails.

He loves watching University of Utah college sports games and also follows professional sports teams like the Utah Jazz, Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens.

Quinn and his wife have eight children, including four sons and four daughters.

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Hardware and Software | Computer Science and Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Student Hardware and Software

Every student has access to a Google account, LinkedIn Learning, MS Office, One Drive, VMware Horizon, and other essential resources.

## Computer Hardware Requirements

All Computer Science & Engineering Majors

1. ****Laptop****: Windows or macOS*, capable of running the latest version. 
2. ****Processor****: Intel (i5+), AMD (Ryzen5+), or Apple Silicon (M1+) 
3. ****Memory (RAM)****: 16+GB recommended 
4. ****Storage (SSD)****: 256GB minimum, 500+GB recommended 
5. Camera and microphone 
 
***Electrical & Computer Engineering require Windows**

## Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft 365 is available without cost to current students with a BYU-Idaho Account. When you are no longer a student, these resources will no longer be available free of charge.

Download Microsoft 365

## Find Other Software You Need for Class

Get the software and applications you need for class. Design programs, security software, productivity applications, and more can be found via the downloads store. Visit the BYUI Bookstore to view Free and Discounted software available to students.

Visit Downloads Store

## Cloud Storage

Students have a couple of cloud file storage services available to them that allow users to sync, share, and access files from multiple locations. Backup homework and other important documents to one of these cloud storage services for disaster recovery.

### OneDrive

The version of OneDrive used by BYU-Idaho offers one terabyte (TB) of online storage space that can be accessed from multiple devices, from any location, and on any browser.

Access OneDrive

### Google Drive

Google Drive is a file storage service that allows users to sync, share, and access files from multiple locations. The version of Google Drive used by BYU-Idaho offers one 100 GB of online storage space that can be accessed from multiple devices, from any location, and on any browser.

Access Google Drive

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## Additional Tools

Using Notepad++

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Vi/Vim Tutorial

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VMware View Installer Instruction

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Internships | Computer Science & Electrical Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Computer Science & Engineering Internships

## Enhance Your Skills with an Internship

Select an emphasis area to find out course requirements for Computer Science & Engineering Internships. 
 
All internships ****must**** be approved as described in Internship Approval.

General Internship Information

The BYU-Idaho Career Center provides resources necessary for a successful internship experience. If you have questions about internships, please visit the BYU-Idaho internships page.

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Computer Engineering Internships

Review the Course Catalog description of the Computer Engineering internship course.

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Electrical Engineering Internships

Review the Course Catalog description of the Electrical Engineering internship course.

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Computer Science and Software Engineering Internships

Review the Course Catalog description of the Computer Science and Software Engineering internship course.

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Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing Internships

Review the Course Catalog description of the Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing internship course.

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Web Design and Development Internships

Review the Course Catalog description of the Web Design and Development internship course.

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Student Societies | Computer Science & Electrical Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Computer Science & Engineering Student Societies

Build your resume and social network at BYU-Idaho by joining a Computer Science or Engineering academic society. Discover leadership opportunities and a network of students who share your professional and academic interests.

## Computing Society

****The Computing Society**** is the official organization for students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and related fields within the Computer Science and Engineering Department at BYU-Idaho. It prepares members for future careers, helps build their personal portfolios, fosters a social environment for networking, and encourages teamwork across a wide range of technical disciplines.

****All societies and teams are part of the Computing Society**** and begin by meeting together on ****Wednesdays at 5:00 PM in STC 398**** to socialize, enjoy tech presentations, and receive updates. After this shared session, students break out into their specific interest groups and meet in designated rooms for hands-on learning and collaboration.

Join Computing Society Discord

## Explore the Groups Within Our Society

Amateur Radio Society

****Wed 5:30 PM -- STC 243**** 
Explore the world of radio communication, licensing, and RF systems.

UAS/Drone Society

****Tues 4:30 PM -- ROM 277 / Varies**** 
Hands-on drone building, programming, and flight control systems.

Society of Women Engineers

****Wed 5:30 PM -- STC 341**** 
Support and empower women in engineering through networking and mentoring.

Society of Cybersecurity

****Wed 5:30 PM -- STC 367**** 
Learn ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital defense skills.

Hackathon

****Tues 4:00 PM -- STC 310L**** 
Build projects quickly and creatively in time-boxed coding challenges.

Web Society

****Wed 5:30 PM -- STC 231**** 
Frontend, backend, and full-stack web development for all skill levels.

IEEE Student Branch Society

****Tues 5:30 PM -- STC 243**** 
Connect with global engineering professionals and stay on the tech edge.

Linux and Open Source

****Thurs 5:30 PM -- STC 341**** 
Dive into Linux, shell scripting, and contributing to open-source tools.

Cloud Solutions

****Thurs 5:00 PM -- STC 347**** 
Hands-on with AWS, Azure, and GCP to learn cloud architecture and scaling.

AI Society

****Wed & Thurs 5:30 PM -- STC 356 & STC 361**** 
Explore machine learning, data models, and the future of AI tech.

Video Game Design

****Wed & Fri 5:30 PM -- STC 353 & STC 347**** 
Learn game engines, art, and coding while building your own games.

Formula Hybrid Electric Team

****Tues & Thurs 6:00 PM -- AUS 117**** 
Design and build electric hybrid racecars for national competitions.

Data Science

****Wed 6:00 PM -- STC 394**** 
Use data analysis, Python, and machine learning to solve real problems.