NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium

NASA Opportunities for Students and faculty

Majid Jaridi, Ph.D. Director, NASA WV Space Grant Consortium NASA WV EPSCoR October 9, 2014

The Big Picture

A large percentage of the NASA workforce is eligible for retirement

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. 6 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 8 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)

WVSGC Menu of Programs

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 Menu of Programs

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 Menu of Programs

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)

ONE NASA system, ONE submitted application ONE amazing opportunity

To apply for all NASA Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarship Opportunities (NIFS) visit: intern..gov 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 The OSSI Summer Session application period is open from

November 1, 2014 to March 1, 2015 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 Center Locations 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: – (Mountain View, CA) – Dryden Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA) – (Cleveland, OH) – Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD) – (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! For More Information

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