nasa west virginia space grant consortium
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NASA Opportunities for
Students and faculty
Majid Jaridi, Ph.D.
Director, NASA WV Space Grant Consortium
NASA WV EPSCoR
October 9, 2014
NASA West Virginia
Space Grant Consortium
A large percentage of the NASA workforce is eligible for
retirement
The Big Picture
The nation needs
more students
in the
Engineering,
mathematics and
science pipeline
NOW!
NASA Education Vision
To advance high quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education
using NASA’s unique capabilities.
4
Space Grant Objectives
1. Establish and maintain a national network of universities.
2. Encourage cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry, and Federal, state, and local governments.
3. Encourage interdisciplinary education, research, and public service programs related to aerospace.
4. Recruit and train U.S. citizens, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities.
5. Promote a strong science, mathematics, and technology education base from elementary through secondary levels.
Membership and
Organization of WVSGC
• Academic Affiliates: WVU, Marshall, WVU IT, WV State,
WV Wesleyan, Fairmont State, Shepherd, West Liberty,
Bethany, Bluefield State, Wheeling Jesuit, and Glenville State
• Non-Academic Affiliates: NASA IV&V Facility, Clay Center
for the Arts and Sciences, WVHTCF, Polyhedron Learning
Media, NRAO Green Bank, TechConnectWV, TMC
Technologies
• Engineering and Educational Consultant: Dr. Anne Cavalier
WVSGC
Menu of Programs
Research Infrastructure Programs
1. Research Initiation Grants: To conduct research of interest to
NASA in collaboration with a NASA scientist ($20,000
NASA, $10,000 CS)
2. Joint University-Industry Research Opportunity Program: To
work on a collaborative research project with high tech
companies in WV ($20,000 NASA, $20,000 CS)
3. NASA Graduate Research Fellowship Program: Provides
funding for graduate students working on a thesis or
dissertation with faculty from member institutions ($12,000
NASA, $12,000 CS)
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Research Infrastructure Programs (Continued)
4. NASA Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program: Provides
support for undergraduate students to get involved in a
research project under the supervision of their academic
advisor ($5,000 NASA, no CS)
5. Student Internship Program (SIP) at NASA and High Tech
Companies: Ten-week summer research internships at NASA
field centers and companies in West Virginia
WVSGC
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Education
1. College Course Development Grant Program: College
level development and offering of new courses in STEM fields
($5,000 NASA, $5,000 CS)
2. K-12 Professional and Curriculum Development
Program: Pre-College STEM professional and curriculum
development ($5,000 NASA, $5,000 CS)
WVSGC
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Extension and Public Outreach
1. Extension and Public Outreach Program: Supports outreach
activities such as conferences that promote the
understanding, education, development, and utilization of
space. Seminars that encourage interdisciplinary training and
research in aerospace-related fields ($5,000 NASA, $5,000
CS)
NASA WV EPSCoR
Menu of Programs
1. Research Seed Grant Program: Small seed grants to
prepare for larger research efforts and proposals ($10,000
NASA, $10,000 CS)
2. Travel Grant Program: To travel to NASA Centers to
meet with NASA scientist to discuss and initiate research
collaboration ($1,000 NASA, $1,000 CS)
3. College-University Collaboration Program: Faculty
from WVU or Marshall team up with faculty from smaller
colleges in WV in a research mentoring role
($20,000 NASA, $20,000 CS)
NASA One Stop Shopping
Initiative (OSSI)
To apply for all NASA Internships,
Fellowships, and Scholarship Opportunities
(NIFS) visit:
intern.nasa.gov
ONE NASA system, ONE submitted application
ONE amazing opportunity
When to Apply
• Create your OSSI NIFS account – Anytime!
• Depending on which session you are interested in
participating due dates vary occasionally. Be sure to
watch your OSSI NIFS account for updates to these
opportunity closure times
• A general ‘rule of thumb’ is 6 months out from the
session of interest
NASA Internships
• Available to Pre-College, Undergraduate, and Graduate
students
• Travel to one of the many NASA Centers in the country
• Experience a paid internship alongside NASA employees
NASA Academy
• Available to Undergraduate and First-Year Graduate
students
• Intense learning experience that is either space or
aeronautics based
• Experience a paid summer internship focused on
leadership development
• The Academies have separate focus areas of leadership
including: robotics, aeronautics, space, planetary science,
and propulsion.
NASA Academy
• Travel to one of the NASA Centers with Academy
Programs:
– Ames Research Center (Mountain View, CA)
– Dryden Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA)
– Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH)
– Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD)
– Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA)
– Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL)
NASA Fellowships
• Available to Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Submit a proposal idea to a NASA mentor, including the research you
will conduct for their opportunity
• Work with a NASA mentor and an academic advisor from your
institution to create the proposal
• Each 12 month fellowship award includes a 10 week NASA Center
research experience at the Center that extending the award
• Available Fellowships:
– NASA Office of Education Fellowship Programs
– NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships
– NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Graduate Fellowship Program
– Graduate Student Research Program (GSRP)
– Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP)
NASA Scholarships
• Available to rising Undergraduate Sophomores or Juniors
students
• If awarded a scholarship, you will complete a 10-week
internship at a NASA Center or NASA Headquarters
• Available Scholarships:
– Minority University Research and Education Program
(MUREP)
– Motivating Undergraduates in Science and
Technology (MUST)
Eligibility Requirements
• Are you a U.S. citizen?
• Are you currently enrolled full-time in or accepted to an
accredited U.S. college or university?
• Are you a student with a 2.8 or higher GPA?
If you answered YES to all of these questions, then you are
eligible to apply!
How to Apply
1. Go to intern.nasa.gov
2. Click on either “Internships,” “Fellowships,” or
“Scholarships”
3. Click on “Log in/Register”
4. Register and complete your student profile
5. Complete your application
6. Submit your application for up to 15 specific
opportunities!