WIRED Internship Program at NASA Langley Research Center -- Virginia Space Grant Consortium
 

Project Description:

Students chosen for the Thomas Nelson Community (TNCC) College WIRED program will undertake a 12 week internship at NASA Langley Research Center from January 19 through April 14, 2010. Four interns will be chosen and the students will be employed 20 hours per week at a rate of $12 per hour.

 2010 Applicant Information Form   Internship Dates January 19-April 14



Internship Eligibility (at time of placement)
  • U.S. Citizen and age 18 or older.
  • Thomas Nelson Community college students with a minimum of 12 credit hours completed and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 required.
  • Enrolled full-time or part-time with preferred major in Science; Technology, Engineering, or Math, other majors considered.
  • Recent graduates must be officially accepted into an official academic program at the next level with plans to enroll the semester immediately following the internship.
  • Internship placement is contingent upon verification of all eligibility criteria.
  • This program is a student internship program and is not intended for recent graduates seeking entry-level or part-time employment.

Note: This is not an online application that is submitted through the internet. You can type data into the fields and print the application but you will not be able to save the data.

When you have completed the application, print and forward a signed copy to the Virginia Space Grant Consortium per the guidelines below. You may also print a blank application and complete by hand.



Application Information
Select One:

I am applying for:
TNCC Wired Internship
 

Applying for an Internship at:

NASA Langley Research Center
 


Semester applying for:

Spring 2010  (Internship Dates: January 19-April 14)


         




I. General Data
First Name:
Full Middle Name: (needed for badging)
Last Name:
Maiden Name or any other names used:
Social Security Number:
Email:
Confirm Email:

Date of Birth (month/Day/Year):

Place of Birth (City/County/State)

Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Phone:
Have you had a previous background check? Yes No
Do you currently have, or have you ever had secret clearance with NASA? Yes No
Do you currently have, or have you ever had secret clearance with any other company? Yes No
If so, what company?

U.S. Citizen: Yes No
Current Address:
Address 1:
Address 2 (Optional):
City:
State:
Zip Code: -
Telephone:
Cell Phone:
Congressional District (include state
abbrev and district number): 		District Search website
Current Address Valid Until: OR Indefinitely
Permanent Address:
Address 1:
Address 2 (Optional):
City:
State:
Zip Code: -
Telephone:

Academic Information:
Full Name of Institution:
City:
State:

Have you earned credits at any other colleges or universities? No Yes
Specify:
Note: If you answered yes, transcripts must be provided from each institution as part of your application package for consideration.
Status as of beginning of Spring Semester 2010: High School
Undergraduate: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior


Current Degree Seeking: Associates. B.S./B.A. Joint B.S./M.S. M.S. Ph.D. Other
Explain, if other:

Academic Major:


Are you a full time student?
Yes No
semester hours
 

Cumulative GPA: / on a scale of (3.0 or 4.0 or other)

Anticipated graduation date:


II. Additional Information
Describe any related activities that demonstrate your interest/commitment to your chosen discipline. (e.g., memberships in related organizations, hobbies, special skills, honors, awards). Please list and describe your previous participation in any NASA sponsored programs (e.g., internships, research programs, scholarships/fellowships, job shadowing, workshops). Please limit response to 200 words.

Describe any other experiences you think would enhance your application. (e.g., internships, camps, workshops, relevant work history). Please limit response to 200 words.
What do you hope to gain from participating in the NASA Langley -- Virginia Space Grant GIS Internship Program and how might the research experience help you in your chosen discipline/future career? Please limit response to 200 words.
List your relevant coursework that would enhance your internship experience. Please limit response to 200 words.
List computer hardware and software skills. Please limit response to 200 words.

Where did you hear about the NASA - Virginia Space Grant WIRED Internship Program? Please limit response to 200 words.
Please add any additional comments below. Please limit response to 200 words.


III. Certification
When the application is complete and ready for transmission, please print a copy and submit it. A signed copy of this certification is required (see below).
I certify that I am a citizen of the United States, or a naturalized citizen, and that all information contained in this NASA Langley - Virginia Space Grant WIRED Internship Program application package is accurate.
If Naturalized Citizen, enter U.S. Naturalization number:


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Signature Date

Application Requirements

One complete copy of the entire application package must be mailed to:

Franz Albertini
Cooperative Education Coordinator
600 Butler Farm Road, Room 1014
Hampton, VA 23666

The following items MUST be included in your application package:

*One printed copy of the application, including the certification section with the applicant's orginial signature.
*One letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with your academic work.

*One copy of official or unofficial school transcript listing grades through spring (summer if applicable) semester of 2009.
* Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit hard-copies of samples of GIS projects with the application package.

No late applications or partial packages will be accepted. No faxed materials will be accepted (no exceptions). We will not be able to accept queries regarding the status of individual applications. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.

All interns at NASA are required to undergo a background security screening. This screening will take place after selection and before placement in the internship program.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DEADLINE FOR APPROPRIATE SEMESTER. You may hand-deliver the application to Franz Albertini at the address above.