The following letter soliciting community college STEM majors came my way from NASA. Details below:
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Dear Colleagues:
NASA is currently seeking science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors for the National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program! NCAS participants are engaged in a rich STEM learning experience through interactions with NASA scientists and engineers, web-based activities and a three-day onsite experience at a regional NASA Center (either Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory). Community college students from across the nation are chosen to participate through a competitive process. Selected students are U.S. citizens currently pursuing their initial undergraduate degrees at a community college who have an interest and aptitude for mathematics, science, engineering or computer science.
Eligibility Requirements:
US Citizenship
At least 18 years of age and a high school graduate
A registered community college student during the application process and project (Spring 2014 thru December 2014).
Have completed a minimum of 9 units/credit hours in a STEM discipline
Able to commit to 12-14 weeks working with NASA (includes approximately 20 hours total of online activities, and a three-day onsite experience)
Able to access the internet
*Please note that a $30 non-refundable fee to cover the cost of meals and a NCAS polo shirt will be required from each student selected for the three-day experience at a NASA Center.
Please visit the NCAS website to learn more:
http://ncas.aerospacescholars.org. Applications are due July 1, 2014!
Students may create a login and apply at the following link:
http://go.nasa.gov/1jRQt4u
Please distribute this information widely to interested students, and feel free to contact me with questions about this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Roslyn Soto
NCAS Team
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Roslyn Soto
Higher Education Group
Education Office
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Roslyn.Soto@jpl.nasa.gov
818-354-1214 (office)
626-243-8824 (text/mobile)
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Mail Stop 180-109
Pasadena, CA 91109