The New York Space Grant (NYSG) Consortium supports undergraduate research opportunities in space-related fields with various programs. Each year, undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in research during the summer and/or throughout the year in on-going projects sponsored by NASA
Under the guidance of leading experts
in their fields, undergraduates conduct research in a variety of
science and engineering disciplines. The following programs are accepting applications:
- Internships at NASA centers
- NASA Academy Summer Programs
- NASA Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program
- Summer 2012 NYSG Internship at Honeybee Robotics
- Summer 2012 NYSG Internships at Moog Space and Defense Group
- NASA Intern and Fellow Opportunities for International Students [funded by NASA]
- NASA Student Airborne Research Program [funded by NASA]
- NASA Education Associates Program [funded by NASA]
- LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science [funded by NASA]
- Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) [funded by NASA GRC and Ohio Aerospace Inst.]
- Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) summer program [funded by STScI -- open to US & other students]
- REU in Observational Astronomy at Cornell University [funded by the National Science Foundation]
- Search for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) [funded by the National Science Foundation]
- Opportunities at the National Center for Atmospheric Research [funded by Univ Corp for Atmospheric Research]
- IBP's Pathways to Science searchable database
- Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Project
- NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program for Undergraduates
Internships at NASA centers
The One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI): Student Online Application for Recruiting Interns, Fellows, and Scholar (SOLAR) is "a NASA-wide system for the recruitment, application, selection and career development of undergraduate and graduate students primarily in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. Opportunities for students in other disciplines are available." Using the SOLAR web site, a student can search and apply for multiple NASA opportunities using a single application.
Eligibility:
Contingent upon funding from NASA, the New York Space Grant Consortium is one of the many organizations that anticipates funding undergraduate students for NASA summer 2012 internships.
To be eligible for NY Space Grant funding, a full-time student must (1) be a United States citizen, and (2) be a New York state resident or attend
a New York college/university, and (3) be majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) discipline.
Additional eligibility requirements exist for each specific internship opportunity. Females and students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Application:
Search opportunities and apply using the link below:
Deadline:
March 1, 2012 is the deadline for submitting summer 2012 applications through SOLAR.
NASA Academy Summer Programs
NASA Academy is an intense summer experience for undergraduate and graduate students to hone their leadership and technical skills in science and engineering. Besides conducting individual research and group projects, Academy students attend seminars and travel to various site visits.
Multiple NASA Academies will be held at Ames Research Center, Dryden Flight Research Center, Glenn Research Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, Langley Research Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center.
Eligibility:
Contingent upon funding from NASA, the New York Space Grant Consortium is one of the many organizations that anticipates funding students for NASA Academy summer 2012 positions.
To be eligible for NY Space Grant funding, a full-time student must (1) be a United States citizen, and (2) be a New York state resident or attend
a New York college/university, and (3) be majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) discipline.
Additional eligibility requirements exist for each specific internship opportunity. Females and students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
To obtain more information and apply to the NASA Academy programs, use the link below:
>>NASA Academy on-line application system (AcademyApp.com)
Deadline:
February 6, 2012 is the deadline for submitting summer 2012 NASA Academy applications.
NASA Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program
The Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program is managed for NASA by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) under the auspices of the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA). The LARSS Program provides paid internships for students to gain exciting hands-on research experience while working side-by-side with NASA's finest scientists and engineers who serve as mentors at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC).
Eligibility:
Contingent upon funding from NASA, the New York Space Grant Consortium is one of the many organizations that anticipates funding undergraduate students for summer 2012 LARSS internships.
To be eligible for NY Space Grant funding, a full-time student must (1) be a United States citizen, and (2) be a New York state resident or attend
a New York college/university, and (3) be majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) discipline.
Additional eligibility requirements exist for each specific internship opportunity. Females and students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
To obtain more information and apply to the NASA LARSS program, use the following link:
>>Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program
Deadline:
February 1, 2012 is the deadline for submitting summer 2012 LARSS applications.
Summer 2012 NYSG Internship at Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corp.
NY Space Grant is partnering with Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corporation to co-sponsor a summer 2012 internship position. This paid internship will provide a unique experience for a student to work on cutting-edge technology crucial to space exploration, such as advanced robotic and spacecraft systems. The selected intern will engage in hands-on engineering projects with a mentor at Honeybee's facility in New York City (Manhattan).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this opportunity at Honeybee Robotics, a student must
- be a United States citizen,
- be a full-time undergraduate or master's student at a NY Space Grant institution (see list at the right side of this page),
- be majoring in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, enrolled in a master's program or completing undergraduate junior or senior year by summer 2012,
- have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
E-mail a resume with cover letter to Ellen McDermott (jobs@honeybeerobotics.com) and the NY Space Grant office (spacegrant@astro.cornell.edu).
Deadlines and Notification:
February 27, 2012 is the application deadline.
Subsequent interviews will be conducted by Honeybee Robotics personnel. The chosen student will be notified in March/April 2012.
[Click here to view a PDF flyer with more details on this opportunity]
Summer 2012 NYSG Internships at Moog Space and Defense Group
NY Space Grant is partnering with Moog Inc.'s Space and Defense Group to co-sponsor several summer 2012 engineering internship positions. Interns will support design, analysis, development, and qualification tests for space vehicle propulsion and actuation projects at Moog's facility in East Aurora, NY.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this opportunity at Moog Space and Defense Group, a student must
- be a United States citizen,
- be a full-time student at a NY Space Grant institution (see list at the right side of this page), completing junior or senior year or enrolled in a master's program by summer 2012,
- be majoring in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering, and
- have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
E-mail all of the following application materials to Ms. Chrissy Seuffert (cseuffert@moog.com) and the NY Space Grant office (spacegrant@astro.cornell.edu):
- resume
- cover letter
- unofficial transcript
- two recommendation letters
Deadlines and Notification:
March 2, 2012 is the application deadline.
Subsequent interviews will be conducted by Moog personnel. The chosen students will be notified in March/April 2012.
[Click here to view a PDF flyer with more details on this opportunity]
Summer 2012 Internships at Crestron Electronics
Crestron Electronics, an industry leader in advanced control and automation systems, is looking for intern/co-op candidates that are a cut above the rest. Students will engage in hands-on projects with at the forefront of technology. With over 40 years of experience providing high-tech solutions in a wide array of settings, Crestron products can be found just about everywhere you look. Internships are available in the following areas:
- Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design
- Firmware
- Software Development
- Quality Engineering
- Commercial Lighting
- Information Technology
Eligibility:
- Full time undergraduate students enrolled at NY Space Grant institutions (see list at the right side of this page)
- Credentials must meet the proper qualifications as stated on the intern requisitions to be considered
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship on a long term basis
Application:
Apply online at http://www.crestron.com/careers by Friday, March 16, 2012.
For more information:
Please contact Angela Parrinello, University Liaison with Crestron Electronics
[Click here to view a PDF flyer for this opportunity]
For questions or more information, please e-mail spacegrant@astro.cornell.edu