Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Seeks Interns

Assist in developing a prototype immersive, distributed, web-application with the long-term goal of virtual environment where users participate in analytic exercises from various locations accessing information repositories, forums and/or virtual meeting spaces. The intern will apply various technical capabilities such as archival data structures, visualization tools and distributed access. In an essence a 'world' will be created where users interact with structures, see products 

and participate in interactive exploration. 

Academic discipline Desired:

CMSC/Computer Engineering

Required Skills:

Programming in Java, C++, C#/OO Programming languages: JavaScript, AJAX.

Ability to support web application development using technologies such

as Apache, Tomcat, Glassfish or other web application servers or servlet.

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with common operating systems – primarily Windows, some

Linux perhaps – and with Virtual World technologies - OPenSimulator,

Second Life or OPenWonderland. Scripting using Linden Scripting Language.

Also,

• Database programming; Familiarity with databases: SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle: ability to write SQL

• Ability to generate 3D models and textures using Illustrator, Blender, Lightwave or Maya

• Familiarity with terrain modeling – heightmaps, terrain data formats such as DEM