Summer is only 21 weeks away.  In the midst of planning vacation, high school students might also want to explore an “out of this world” opportunity being offered by NASA.  Eleven high school students and 13 college students will be selected to take part in the program, which will offer hands-on training and provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences to the interns.

 

NASA Education Specialist Jess White will be meeting with Bridgeport High School juniors and seniors during homeroom on February 2 to discuss details of the opportunity.  “These internships integrate real-world applications,” said White.  “Students will be engaging in scientific or engineering research, development, and operations that enhance classroom knowledge.”

 

In addition to STEM-related internships, there will also be non-technical opportunities to work in activities that support NASA business and administrative processes.  “Our goal is to increase their professional capabilities and clarify their long-term career goals,” said White.

 

Counselor Jane Byrd is thrilled to host the presentation.  “We have some of the best and the brightest minds at BHS and it’s exciting to think that they have the chance to work with NASA,” she said.

 

High school positions available include the following areas:

 

Sustainable Energy Project (Wind Energy Focus)

Website Display of Real-time Orbit Profile (Web-DROP) with High Altitude Balloon Launch & Recover (hiring two positions)

Simulation-to-Flight (STF-1), Making West Virginia’s First Spacecraft

Modeling of SLS Flight Computer Software Functionalities

IV&V MPCV Dynamic Testing

 IV&V Cybersecurity

Safety and Mission Assurance Support Office (SSO) Office Execution Plan Tool

Rebellious Resistance against Adverse Conditions

Extraction of Previous SARP Deliverables for Distribution to Software Assurance Communities

Safety and Mission Assurance Support Office (SSO) history and Lessons learned in support of the Commercial Crew Program (CCP)

Students are encouraged to apply for the positions as soon as possible.  The high school positions will run from June 13- August 5 and the deadline for applying is March 1, 2016.  Contact Jess White at Jesse.E.White@nasa.gov for more information regarding the internships.