Summer Intern Position
	            Sun Microsystems Laboratories
                            Chelmsford, MA


The Speech Applications Group and Enabling Technologies project are seeking a
graduate student in computer science or engineering to serve as a summer
intern to investigate how to adapt Java user interfaces to increase access
for users with disabilities. The work will involve identifying accessibility
issues in Java, HTML and a web browser; proposing strategies to adress these
issues; and creating a Java prototype that demonstrates one or more of these
strategies. Experience with object-oriented programming and user-interface
toolkits is required. Knowledge of and experience with HTML, web browser
design, and technologies and design of user interfaces for people with
disabilities are all pluses. 

Past interns have implemented new speech applications of their owndesign,
helped deliver new product, explored X Windows access for userswho are blind,
and have contributed to published research papers andusability testing
efforts. 

The Speech Applications Group typically hosts two interns each summer, and
occasionally an intern during the winter. These internships are paid
positions, with the rate dependent on a candidates level of schooling. 

How to Apply 

To apply for the internship position, applicants should e-mail a cover letter
and resume to either nicole.yankelovich@east.sun.com or
earl.johnson@eng.sun.com