How to Apply

BankUnited Partnership

BankUnited

ATOM Pink Tank program applications are accepted in the Fall of every year. This opportunity is open to currently enrolled students across Florida International University, pursuing a STEM degree (this includes business analytics) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Approximately 12-15 applicants will be selected to participate the program, those selected will be notified by email.

Pink Tank participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Be mentored by BankUnited executives and FIU’s ATOM Think Tank directors
  • Connect with senior-level STEM executives at professional and networking events
  • Compete in a real-world analytics innovation challenge, funded by BankUnited
  • Deliver a formal challenge pitch to showcase their skills to a STEM executive panel
  • Attend technical and skills training to prepare them for the challenge
  • Receive a stipend to assist with preparing for the challenge
  • Benefit from the chance to win partial scholarships towards tuition

All Pink Tank participants will receive a $750 stipend to aid in their research and project activities. Tuition scholarships of $500 - $1,000 are also awarded to the individual members of the top performing teams in the final presentation challenge.

Pink Tank applicants must upload with their application:

  • Current resume
  • Statement of Intent (expressing motivation to participate in the program)
  • At least one recommendation letter

APPLY TO THE 2025-2026 PROGRAM