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ESMD AND INDUSTRY SUMMER 2009 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Industry Internship Program and the NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) Higher Education Internships is to train and develop the highly skilled scientific, engineering, and technical workforce of the future. These internships provide opportunities to involve a diverse group of undergraduate students in substantive, hands-on, engineering experiences to prepare them for future careers in aeronautics and space. Systems engineering experience is a key aspect of all these projects.
SUMMER 2009
For Summer 2009, the Illinois Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) will fund three internships in the following areas with these Illinois-based businesses:
NASA ESMD Internships
CU Aerospace, Champaign, IL (one internship position)
Project Title: UltraSail Solar Sail Flight Experiment
Packer Engineering, Naperville, IL (one internship positions)
Project Title: Oxygen Extraction from Lunar Soil
Industry Internships
Ingenium Aerospace, Roscoe, IL (two internship positions)
Project Title: Design of Electro-Mechanical Brakes and the Control System
Internships are full-time positions (at least ten weeks). Women, underrepresented minorities, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Each student will receive a $5,000 stipend (to cover transportation, lodging and food). Interns will be required to provide an end-of-internship report by August 31, 2009 (format will be provided).
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
Eligibility:
- Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors enrolled in an ISGC academic institution
- GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0, unless otherwise indicated in project description
- You must be a U.S. citizen
WHEN DO I APPLY?
The following schedule will be followed.
| March 20, 2009 |
- February 27, 2009 : Announcement to undergraduate students and call for student applications
- March 20, 2009 : Applications due
- April 1, 2009: Appointments finalized
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete and submit the application form. Make sure to complete the COMMENTS SECTION of the ESMD Application Form including information such as relevant work experience, leadership activities, computer languages, etc. that will aid in the selection process. References given in the application will be contacted by REU staff if a recommendation letter is needed.
Send a copy of your recent transcript/course listings with grades including your GPA to:
Diane Jeffers
308 Talbot Lab MC-236
104 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61801
Completed application forms and transcripts are due by March 20, 2009
If you have any questions contact: Diane Jeffers, dejeffer@illinois.edu, 217/244-8048
