Filed under: Conference, Higher Education, K-12, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Opportunities, Webcasts, Workshop
The Kepler Mission is set to launch in March 2009 on a search for habitable planets. The Kepler spacecraft will look at the very slight dimming of starlight as a planet passes in front of it. The spacecraft could find hundreds of Earth-size and smaller planets. The following opportunities are planned for educators.
NASA Kepler Mission — A Search for Habitable Planets Workshop
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Jan. 24, 2009
Join Kepler Mission deputy principal investigator Dr. David Koch for an exciting day of science and hands-on activities for middle and high school teachers. This event will take place on Jan. 24, 2009, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dr. Koch will discuss the science behind NASA’s Kepler Mission. Each participant will receive a complete transit model that includes a LEGO orrery, a Vernier light sensor, interface and graphing software, and a lamp and light bulb. A letter verifying eight hours of professional development can be provided.
Pre-registration is required. To learn more about this workshop, visit http://kepler.nasa.gov/ed/workshops.html
NASA Kepler Mission — A Search for Habitable Planets Workshop
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Jan. 31, 2009
Join Kepler Mission co-investigator Dr. Nick Gautier for an exciting day of science and hands-on activities for middle and high school teachers. This event will take place on Jan. 31, 2009, at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory near Pasadena, Calif. Dr. Gautier will discuss the science behind NASA’s Kepler Mission. Participants will take part in standards-based, classroom-ready activities. Each participant will receive a complete transit model that includes a LEGO orrery, a Vernier light sensor, and interface and graphing software. A letter verifying eight hours of professional development can be provided.
Pre-registration is required. To learn more about this workshop, visit http://kepler.nasa.gov/ed/workshops.html
NASA Kepler Mission Videoconference
Online Professional Development, March 25, 2009
NASA’s Digital Learning Network presents a videoconference for educators to stay current on the latest developments in NASA’s Kepler Mission. The Kepler Mission will allow scientists to search the galaxy for Earth-size or smaller planets orbiting sun-like stars. With this cutting-edge capability, Kepler may help to answer one of the most enduring questions humans have asked throughout history: Are there others like us in the universe? This event will take place on March 25, 2009, from 4-5 p.m. EST.
To learn more, visit http://kepler.nasa.gov/ed/workshops.html
Join Dawn scientists and engineers along with educators from around the country in a set of unique, simultaneous workshops in California, Colorado, Oregon and West Virginia on March 7, 2009.
The Dawn spacecraft flies by Mars in February 2009 with all science instruments turned on for testing. Dawn science and engineering members will be sharing key updates and information with conference participants regarding the spacecraft’s gravity assist at Mars and the Dawn Mission in general. Using Ion Propulsion, Dawn is expected to arrive at its first intended destination, the asteroid Vesta, in 2011. Terrific curricular materials are part of this unique opportunity!
For more information and to register online, go to: http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/getInvolved/mga_ed_conf.asp
Join NASA and the Endeavour Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California for the Delta II launch of NOAA — N Prime National Polarorbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System. NPOESS will provide data about Earth’s weather, atmosphere, oceans, land and near-space environment. This event is a unique opportunity for educators to learn about Earth, atmospheric and rocket science. Participants will receive a teacher’s guide, a classroom poster and a Mission CD for classroom use. The launch conference will be held at the Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc Valley Center in Lompoc, Calif., Feb. 3-4, 2009. The registration deadline is Jan. 23, 2009.
For more information about the NPOESS Launch conference, visit http://endeavours.org/sec/
For more information about the NPOESS mission, visit http://goespoes.gsfc.nasa.gov/poes/index.html
Join NASA and the Endeavour Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California for the Taurus XL launch of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory. OCO will provide space-based observations of atmospheric carbon dioxide, the principal human-initiated driver of climate change. This event is a unique opportunity for educators to learn about Earth, atmospheric and rocket science. Participants will receive a teacher’s guide, a classroom poster and a Mission CD for classroom use. The launch conference will be held at the Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc Valley Center in Lompoc, Calif., Feb. 21-23, 2009. The registration deadline is Feb. 13, 2009.
To learn more about the OCO Launch conference, visit http://endeavours.org/sec/
For more information about the OCO mission, visit http://oco.jpl.nasa.gov/
Join NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory near Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 24-25, 2009, for the Life in Extreme Environments Educator Conference. All educators (including museum staff) and students in high school or above who are interested in exploration, Earth and space science are encouraged to attend.
Astrobiologists, planetary scientists and astronomers will present the latest information on the expanding understanding of the habitats of life on Earth and the prospects for the development of life elsewhere in the solar system and much farther beyond. The conference content is generally nontechnical but does include some detailed scientific and engineering content. The objective of the conference is to tell the exciting tale of real-life exploration and new discovery in a way that will excite and inspire students. Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline for the conference is Jan. 16, 2009.
For more information about this conference, visit http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/events/conference20090124.html
The Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, or INSPIRE, is a multi-tiered project for students and their parents or legal guardians.
Applications from students in grades 9-12 are now being accepted for INSPIRE’s online community through Dec. 31, 2008. NASA’s mission provides the content for the online community. Resources, activities and educational modules add relevancy to courses being taught in high school. Activities include participation in video teleconferences with NASA scientists, design competitions and learning modules. The online community allows students to interact with other students with similar interests, to ask questions and to share knowledge, thus building a “Community of Practice.” The online community will also offer support for parents to help them better champion their students’ goals. Once selected for the online community in January 2009, students will then be invited to compete for the unique grade-appropriate summer experiences ranging from a one-day VIP tour and workshops, a two-week on-campus collegiate experience, to paid summer internships. The dates of the summer experiences and the location of the two-week on-campus collegiate experience will be announced in January, and students will be notified of selections in February.
INSPIRE provides grade-appropriate NASA-related resources and experiences to encourage and reinforce students’ aspirations to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education and careers. The project also offers resources and information for parents to help them better champion their students’ goals. INSPIRE provides participants a rich online community, as well as opportunities to compete to participate in NASA/STEM Experiences.
For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.html
Filed under: Higher Education, Internships, NASA, STEM, Science, Student Opportunities
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER INTERN PROGRAM (KIP) – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2009
The Kennedy Space Center’s Intern Program (KIP) is intended to attract students who are pursuing a degree which KSC normally recruits, and faculty members at higher education institutions the opportunity to work during specific academic terms. This program also provides KSC an opportunity to evaluate the student’s suitability for participation in the Co-op Program or full-time employment upon graduation.
Program Goal
The goal of the KIP is to provide student pursing a degree in an area of study that KSC employs or a higher education faculty member the opportunity to gain valuable work experience related to their academic studies and knowledge of KSC’s mission.
Eligibility
• Participant must be a U.S Citizen.
• Students must have achieved at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
• Students must have completed their Junior year in High school.
• Students must be at least 16 years of age.
• Participant must satisfactorily pass a security background investigation.
• Faculty member must be employed at a Higher Education institution.
Please visit the website below for application instructions.
http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/programs/Ksc%20intern%20program.htm
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NASA USRP INTERNSHIPS – DEADLINE JANUARY 23, 2009
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pleased to announce the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP), offering undergraduates across the United States mentored internship experiences at NASA Centers and research support facilities.
NASA USRP is an internship program that offers NASA research and development opportunities. USRP offers internships in engineering, science, and mathematics that give students the ultimate STEM workforce preparatory experience. USRP is one of most highly comprehensive internship programs for undergraduate students. Students work on practical problems that will see real applications in aerospace or on future NASA missions. These immersive NASA opportunities combine scientific research with professional hands-on engineering. A USRP internship will be the first step toward a career at NASA, or within the science and engineering (STEM) workforce. USRP experiential opportunities are offered year round in the fall, summer and spring.
The application deadline for internships in the summer of 2009 is January 23, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.epo.usra.edu/usrp/
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ESMD SUMMER INTERNSHIPS – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2009
NASA Exploration Internships General Information
These internships provide students Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD)-relevant work experience in industry or at a NASA center. Students will be engaged in hands-on engineering projects with a strong and involved mentor. Internships are open to juniors, seniors and graduate students.
- A stipend amount and length of internship will be decided by your local Space Grant Consortium
- Selected students will be responsible for acquiring housing arrangements and travel plans
- Must be US Citizen
- All applications will be approved by your local Space Grant Consortium
Students should contact their local Space Grant through their university for more information concerning open slots and available funding. For your local Space Grant’s contact information, please check the list at http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/ESMDspacegrant/Space_Grant.htm
The deadline for applications to the summer 2009 internships at NASA centers is February 1, 2009. Industry internship deadlines may vary by institution. For details, please visit http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/ESMDspacegrant/ESMD_Exploration_Internships.htm
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REHABWORKS ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERNSHIPS – DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2009
The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) RehabWorks Program offers athletic training internships that provide a valuable learning experience in a corporate/industrial work setting. We can help you reach new heights in Athletic Training!!! Apply today for an “Out of This World” Athletic Training internship opportunity that will do more than meet your needs.
Who: For Junior or Senior athletic training students that desire an internship in a corporate, industrial or government setting. Graduate students will be accepted but preference will be given to those who are undergrads and haven’t taken the NATABOC exam. All students must be US citizens due to heightened security and extended requirements for security clearances.
What: This internship is a 40-hour a week internship that focuses on physical medicine and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. In this internship each student will be challenged with hands on evaluations, rehabilitation design, educational outreach and injury prevention.
Where: RehabWorks is located at the Kennedy Space Center in east central Florida along the Atlantic coast.
When: The start and end dates of the internship are determined based on the school schedule of the selected students. Dates are flexible but usually last 12-16 weeks. Dates will be selected after student selection has been completed. Our schedule is flexible.
Why: Why not??? Why not broaden your horizons? Educate yourself with one of the best hands on internship possible. RehabWorks is staffed by ATCs only! Since we do not charge for our services there are no treatment limitations from insurance companies, so your experience is endless. The range of patients will range from 20-70 years old, weekend warriors to engineers. If your timing is right, you might even catch a view of the most spectacular event in the world – a shuttle launch.
Compensation: There is no financial compensation for this internship. Please be sure to address the financial requirements of relocating to Florida for a 2-3 month period. Part time work is possible. Those that choose to work during the evenings will be given the 7am to 3:30pm shift allowing time for a part time job. Weekends are also available for part time work.
The application deadline for summer 2009 internships is March 13, 2009. For details regarding this program and the application process, please visit
http://rehabworks.ksc.nasa.gov/about/internships/
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NASA DEVELOP INTERNSHIPS – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 23, 2009
DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences Program that fosters human capital development to extend NASA science research to local communities. Students demonstrate to community leaders prototype applications of NASA science measurements and predictions addressing local policy issues. The activities are student led, with advisors and mentors from NASA and other partner organizations.
The DEVELOP Summer 2009 application deadline is Monday, February 23, 2009. The Summer term is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2009 and end on August 7, 2009.
Eligibility
• Currently enrolled in high school or college
• At least 16 years of age
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA
• Have a strong interest in environmental science, Earth science, technology, computer science, environmental policy, or mathematics
Students who are selected will complete one academic term (spring, summer, or fall) and must re-apply for each subsequent term in which they wish to participate. Visit the following website for details:
http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/index.html
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ACCESS NASA INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES – DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2009
The Access (Achieving Competence in Computing, Engineering, and Space Science) program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who have strong backgrounds in science and a desire to pursue technical careers. Students will work with scientists and engineers in an area compatible with their skills and interests. This is a chance for participants to apply academic skills in the workplace and obtain practical professional experience.
The goal of this program is to provide work experiences at a NASA Center to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are studying engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science.
Eligibility
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in a technical field, i.e. computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences
• 3.0 Grade Point Average
• U.S. Citizen
• Enrolled in a 4-year accredited institution or in a graduate school
The general application deadline for summer of 2009 is March 1, 2009. NOTE: The deadline for placement at NASA centers is January 16, 2009. For more information, please visit http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/programs/access.htm
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JOHNS HOPKINS APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) INTERNSHIPS – DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2009
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking candidates for the 2009 Technical Summer Internship Program. Applications for the summer of 2009 must be received by March 31, 2009.
Responsibilities
APL seeks talented college students in the summer to help us solve challenging technical problems. The College Summer Internship Program offers practical work experience and an introduction to APL for engineering and science majors.
Qualifications
Engineering and science majors (predominantly EE and CS). APL typically (but not exclusively) hires rising juniors and seniors. Applicants selected may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements: include US citizenship and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Security
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Visit the website below for more information:
http://www.jhuapl.edu/employment/summer/summeremploy.asp
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GLOBAL CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAM (GCEP) INTERNSHIPS – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 2, 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) sponsors the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) to promote undergraduate and graduate education and training in support of the Department’s global change research activities. Global change research encompasses a number of technical areas, including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate, and terrestrial processes.
GCEP has two components:
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/SURE/index.html
• Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships (GREF). http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/GREF/index.html
SURE appointments are competitive, require U.S. Citizenship, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (4.0 system). In addition, GREF requires applicants to have successfully completed at least one year of graduate school.
For further information visit the website http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/
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NATIONAL SPACE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE JAN 31, 2009
The NSBRI’s summer program is for graduate or medical students and undergraduate students who have completed their second year of undergraduate studies. Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae or resume, a letter of interest indicating available dates during the summer, and two letters of recommendation. The program is open to U.S. citizens. The deadline to apply for the 2009 program is Jan. 31, 2009.
or more information, visit http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html
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NASA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT SUMMER 2009 – DEADLINE JAN 23, 2009
NASA’s Undergraduate Student Research Project is currently accepting applications for 10-week summer 2009 internships. These internships offer students the opportunity to work alongside NASA scientists and engineers at NASA’s field centers, laboratories and test facilities.
Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA. They must have an academic major or course work concentration in engineering, math, computer science, or physical or life sciences. Participants work on practical problems that will be applied in aerospace or on future NASA missions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline for the summer 2009 session is Jan. 23, 2009.
For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Undergraduate_Student_Research_Project.html
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2009 NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER (JSC) SPACE GRANT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Application Deadlines
• Summer 2009 Deadline Jan 23, 2009
• Fall 2009 Deadline Feb. 27, 2009
Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium will provide one Oregon student with a $7500 stipend to cover internship and travel costs related to participation in a Johnson Space Center Internship experience. Participants will receive the opportunity for semester long practical experience in applying principles and theories learned in the classroom. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop aerospace career skills and goals while participating in NASA sponsored activities and social events.
Program Objectives:
• Build a strong relationship between universities, students, and NASA JSC
• Provide hands on career exploration opportunities for students
• Provide work exposure to the aerospace industry
• Encourage student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields
• Train and develop students for future employment in the aerospace industry
Applicant Requirements:
• Enrolled full-time at an Oregon Space Grant affiliated college or university ( Please refer to the list of affiliated institutions found at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/members.html )
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science or Systems Engineering (STEM related fields)
• Available to work at NASA JSC a minimum of 15 weeks (duration must be acceptable to the organization) during Spring or Fall semester (Limited summer internships are also available for minimum of 10 weeks. Please contact for more information.)
• US Citizen
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
Sample Placement Opportunities:
• Work directly with NASA scientists and engineers on human space flight projects
• Gain hands on experience designing hardware and software relevant to the space program
• Determine orbital trajectories for future Shuttle, Station, and Mars exploration missions
• Support real time mission operations elements for human space flight missions
Application Procedure (Oregon Students):
To apply, send a resume and a copy of your current transcripts. Students are encouraged to include a career objective (preferably aerospace related) at the top of their resume. Cover letters are optional but also encouraged. Interested students should apply by sending resume and transcripts directly to the Oregon Space Grant office by email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by mail at the address listed below. Students should not send resumes directly to JSC. Selections will be made by JSC Education Personnel.
Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium
Attn: JSC Internship Program
92 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-2103
Note: Students attending higher education institutions outside of Oregon should contact their local Space Grant office for application instructions.
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2009 MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER (MSFC) SPACE GRANT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Application Deadline for Summer 2009: February 26, 2009
Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium will provide one student with a $7500 stipend to cover internship and travel costs related to participation in a Marshall Space Flight Center Internship experience. Participants will receive the opportunity for semester long practical experience in applying principles and theories learned in the classroom. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop aerospace career skills and goals while participating in NASA sponsored activities and social events.
Program Objectives:
• Build a strong relationship between universities, students, and NASA MSFC
• Provide hands on career exploration opportunities for students
• Provide work exposure to the aerospace industry
• Encourage student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields
• Train and develop students for future employment in the aerospace industry
Applicant Requirements:
• Enrolled full-time at an Oregon Space Grant affiliated college or university ( Please refer to the list of affiliated institutions found at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/members.html )
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science or Systems Engineering (STEM related fields)
• Available to work at NASA MSFC a minimum of 10 weeks (duration must be acceptable to the organization) during Summer
• US Citizen
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
Application Procedure (Oregon Students):
To apply, send a resume and a copy of your current transcripts. Students are encouraged to include a career objective (preferably aerospace related) at the top of their resume. Cover letters are optional but strongly encouraged. Interested students should apply by sending resume and transcripts directly to the Oregon Space Grant office by email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by mail at the address listed below. Students should not send resumes directly to MSFC.
Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium
Attn: MSFC Internship Program
92 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-2103
Note: Students attending higher education institutions outside of Oregon should contact their local Space Grant office for application instructions.
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NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER (LARC) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2009
NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) invites rising undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in engineering (aeronautical, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, systems), engineering management, materials science, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, atmospheric science or selected aerospace-related majors, and other majors that lend support to NASA’s mission in special project areas such as but not limited to accounting, business, public administration, journalism, history, photography and media arts to apply for the LARSS program.
Eligibility Requirements include:
✦ U.S. Citizenship
✦ Full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
(Community College students selection is contingent on matriculation into an accredited 4-year institution.)
✦ Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master’s or doctoral level) by the start of the program
✦ Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
✦ “Bridge Program” * opportunities for rising high-school seniors, college freshmen and sophomores who have previous NASA program experience and a 3.5 GPA. *(Bridge Programs include: NASA SHARP Program, CHROME, NASA Governor’s School, and the Volunteer Services Program)
Application Deadlines:
2009 Summer Session Deadline: February 1, 2009
2009 Fall Session Deadline: TBD
2010 Spring Session Deadline: TBD
Spring, Summer, and Fall internships are available. Please visit the LaRC website for details: http://research.nianet.org/larss/
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NASA JET PROPULSION LAB (JPL) SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (OREGON STUDENTS) – DEADLINE: JAN 26, 2009
The 10-week program will take place in June – August 2009. Engineering and science undergraduate students (rising juniors and seniors) and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Underrepresented minority participation is encouraged.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens
• Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior at an Oregon Space Grant affiliated institution (see website for a list)
• Have a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA
• JPL engineers and scientists will review the resumes and make final selections.
Student intern housing is available on the Caltech campus in Pasadena California. Bus transportation from Caltech to JPL will be provided. In addition to technical tasks, students will take part in seminars, social events, and other enrichment opportunities offered by JPL and Caltech.
The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium will sponsor four (4) students from affiliate institutions to attend this program. The selected students will receive a $6K stipend plus $500 travel allowance. JPL will supply full-time mentors for the activities and administrative costs for the program. Applicants will provide a resume and a copy of current transcripts. Students are encouraged to include a career objective (preferably aerospace related) at the top of their resume. Cover letters are optional but strongly encouraged. Interested students should send resume and transcripts directly to the Oregon Space Grant office by email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by mail at the following address:
Oregon Space Grant Consortium
JPL Internship Program
92 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-2103
Students should not send resumes directly to JPL. Paperwork must be received in the Space Grant office no later than January 26, 2009. For questions regarding this program, contact us at (541) 737- 2414, or via email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu
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OREGON UNDERGRADUATES – APPLY NOW FOR OREGON SPACE GRANT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now being accepted for the Winter Term 2009 Undergraduate Scholarship competition for Students in the state of Oregon.
The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) is pleased to provide undergraduates from our member colleges and universities opportunities to apply for scholarship awards that support their academic goals and recognize their achievements. Scholarships are open to new and continuing students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The OSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals that impact the aerospace industry. Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE – Friday December 19, 2009
AWARDS – Scholarships up to $6,000 will be awarded through a competitive process at individual member institutions. Awards will be made payable directly to the student and presented by a representative of the member institution. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
ELIGIBLITY – Scholarships are open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Enrolled full-time at a member institution during period of the award
• Pursuing a baccalaureate degree in a science, technology, engineering or math discipline, including math or science education – OR pursuing an associate degree in applied science with intent to pursue a baccalaureate degree in same.
• Good academic standing
• U.S. Citizen
REVIEW CRITERIA – Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:
• Scholastic achievement
• Aerospace related career goals
• Strength of recommendations
APPLICATION PROCEDURE – For complete guidelines, go to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium website at: http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/fellow.html
All application materials, including supporting documentation, must be received at the Oregon Space Grant Consortium office by the posted deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for funding.
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NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE JAN 16, 2009
NASA’s Aeronautics Mission Directorate is currently accepting scholarship applications from undergraduate and graduate students in aeronautics and related fields for the academic year beginning in fall 2009. Twenty undergraduate students in their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per year for two years and a summer internship at a NASA center with a $10,000 stipend. Five graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per year for three years and two summer internships at a NASA center with $10,000 stipends.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are due Jan. 16, 2009.
For more information about this opportunity and to apply online, visit http://nasa.asee.org/
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MOTIVATING UNDERGRADS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST) SCHOLARSHIPS – DEADLINE FEB 1, 2009
The Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Project, funded by NASA, is a joint partnership between the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.
MUST awards scholarships and internships to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM fields. The MUST Project is open to all undergraduate students and is particularly focused on engaging students from underserved and underrepresented groups to enter STEM fields.
Each year, the MUST Project supports approximately 100 undergraduate students with a one-year competitive scholarship of up to one-half of tuition, not to exceed $10,000. Students who maintain the required minimum grade point average will be eligible for a paid internship at a NASA center or other research facility. Additionally, students will benefit year-round from tutoring, lecture series and mentoring from STEM faculty and peers.
The application period closes on Feb. 1, 2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Motivating_Undergraduates_Science_Technology.html
Filed under: Competitions, Contest, Higher Education, NASA, Science, Student Opportunities
NASA and the National Institute of Aerospace announce the 2009 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts Academic Linkage Competition. RASC-AL is a design project competition aimed at university-level engineering students.
The RASC-AL contest challenges university students to think about what sorts of conditions astronauts will face when they return to the moon, then design projects that may become part of actual lunar exploration.
Student teams must submit a summary of and an outreach plan for their proposed projects by Feb. 6, 2009. Their work must be based on one of four themes: outpost to settlement, initial lunar outpost, bringing the world along with virtual exploration, and novel approaches to increase sample return from the moon. The RASC-AL Steering Committee of NASA and industry experts will evaluate the proposals and select as many as ten undergraduate and five graduate teams to compete against each other at a forum in June 2009 in Florida.
The RASC-AL Program is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in engineering or science at an accredited university. University design teams must include one faculty or industry advisor with a university affiliation and two or more undergraduate or graduate students. A group of universities may also work in collaboration on a design project entry. Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged.
For more information about this competition, visit http://www.nianet.org/rascal/index.html
Filed under: Competitions, Cool Science, Engineering, Higher Education, Science, Student Opportunities
Registration is open for the 16th Annual Great Moonbuggy Race. High school and college students design and build a vehicle that addresses a series of engineering problems similar to those faced by the original lunar-roving vehicle team. Each school may enter up to two teams. The race will take place April 3-4, 2009, in Huntsville, Ala., at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Entries must be received by Feb. 1, 2009.
For more information about the competition and to register online, visit http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov/index.html
Register today for the 15th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference, to be held Feb. 5-7, 2009, at Space Center Houston. This conference is for all K-12 educators. Activities presented use space-related themes to teach across the curriculum and can be used for science, language arts, mathematics, history and more.
Attend sessions hosted by scientists and engineers working on the International Space Station, Mars exploration and the planets beyond. Hear from astronauts who will be leading the charge in exploration. Learn about the bold vision to send humans back to the moon and off to Mars. Attend sessions presented by educators and receive ready-to-implement classroom ideas. Attendees can earn up to 24 hours of continuing professional education credit.
For more information and to register for the conference, visit http://spacecenter.org/TeachersSEEC.html
