High School Summer Interns Wanted at JPL Feb. 20, 2008
JPL will host two summer internship programs this year. Top students with an interest in and aptitude for science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics are invited to review the eligibility requirements. There are substantial differences between the programs. Please review the program descriptions carefully. Deadlines are firm.
JPL SpaceSHIP (
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory Summer High School Internship Program (JPL SpaceSHIP) is designed for high school students who have demonstrated a strong interest in and aptitude for science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM). One of JPL SpaceSHIP's objectives is to encourage pre-college students who have been traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields to consider such fields for their careers. The mentors for the JPL SpaceSHIP program are some of NASA's top science and engineering professionals.
Students participating in the JPL SpaceSHIP program are provided an opportunity to do research, expand their computer skills, and enhance and develop their oral and written communication skills. Students also have an opportunity to develop and prepare written technical reports and abstracts, make a formal final presentation, interact with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and participate in numerous enrichment activities. Students earn a stipend for services.
Visit http://minorityeducation.jpl.nasa.gov/documents/SpaceSHIP2008_Application.pdf for the application. Please review all of the eligibility requirements.
Some frequently asked questions are answered at http://minorityeducation.jpl.nasa.gov/documents/SpaceSHIP2008_FAQ.pdf.
Application deadline is Friday, March 14 (extended from February 22).
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NASA INSPIRE (Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience) - June 23 through August 14
INSPIRE provides NASA-related experiences to encourage and reinforce students' aspirations to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education and careers.
JPL will conduct INSPIRE Tier 2B (students going into 12th grade) and Tier 3 (just-graduated seniors that have been accepted at a college or university and have declared a science, technology, engineering or mathematics major).
Detailed program information is at: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.html
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Looking ahead...
JPL's annual Open House will be on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Details at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pso/oh.cfm
May 25 (the afternoon of the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend) Mars Phoenix lands on Mars! Details at: http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/
Our Autumn educator conference will be on astrobiology (the study of potential life elsewhere in the universe) and extremophiles (organisms that survive in extreme environments on Earth). Dates and details to follow.
