OSGC hosted their second annual Student Symposium on November 14th at the Powell Learning Center / Memorial Union on the OSU Campus. The 2008 NASA Student Interns presented their research and information about the 2009 internship programs was available.

Click here to read the proceedings from the symposium.

Internships

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.

o     Students should contact their local Space Grant through their university for more information concerning open slots and available funding.

o     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 application deadline for summer of 2009 is March 1, 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/

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers the GCEP for the Department of Energy. ORISE is managed under contract by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).

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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.

For 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 THIS LINK

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2009 NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Space Grant Internship Program

• Summer 2009 Deadline Jan 23, 2009
• Fall 2009 Deadline Feb. 27, 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 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. For more information, please contact: Veronica Seyl at veronica.l.seyl@nasa.gov or by phone at (281) 483-5110

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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
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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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:
THIS LINK

OSGC 2007 JPL Interns

DoD Space Agencies and Student Opportunities

• National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
• National Security Agency (NSA)
• National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
• CIA Student Opportunities
• Air Force Agencies with opportunities for current and future Dept. of the Air Force personnel
  • US Air Force Space Command
  • US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center
  • United States Strategic Command
  • For more information on US Air Force Space Opportunitites, read the Air University Space Primer

Other (unfunded) opportunities available:

• The NASA Contracting Intern Program
  The program prepares students for their careers in the Federal Government.

• NASA Cooperative Education Program
  NASA Cooperative Education Programs are designed to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience and to give students an opportunity to work at a NASA Field Center while completing their education.

• The NASA History Office
  Internships are paid during the summer, when interns work approximately 40 hours per week, and unpaid the rest of the year, when interns work approximately 20 hours per week.

• NASA Scholars
  The program consists of individualized need-based scholarship or fellowship programs at 14 minority-serving institutions.

• NASA Student Job Opportunities
  Are designed to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience and to give students an opportunity to work with NASA while completing their education.

• New Opportunities Through Minority Initiatives in Space Science
  The program is designed to encourage minority students (particularly those of Hawaiian ancestry) to engage in learning about culture and its relevance to the study of space science.

• The Visiting Researcher Exchange and Outreach Partnership
  VREO is a partnership between the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Academic Affairs Office and Universities Space Research Association. The project is designed to stimulate involvement of university, private sector and government agency researchers with NASA.