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ESMD AND INDUSTRY SUMMER 2011 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 2011
For Summer 2011, the Illinois Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) will fund five internships in the following areas with these Illinois-based businesses:
NASA ESMD Internships
CU Aerospace, Champaign, IL (one internship position)
Project 1 Title: CubeSail Solar Sail Flight Experiment
CU Aerospace, Champaign, IL (one internship position)
Project 2 Title: Microdischarge Cavity (MCD) Thruster for Small Satellites
Packer Engineering, Naperville, IL (two internship positions)
Project 3 Title: Lunar ISRU Experimental Apparatus
IllinoisRocstar, Champaign, IL (one internship position)
Project 4 Title: Property and Performance Modeling of Solid Rocket Propellants Based on Microstructure
IllinoisRocstar, Champaign, IL (one internship position)
Project 5 Title: Investigation of Flow Separation Using an Advanced Computational Framework
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, 2011.
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.
| April 1 , 2011 |
- March 16, 2011 : Announcement to undergraduate students and call for student applications
- April 1 , 2011 : Applications due
- April 11, 2011: 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 Illinois Space Grant staff if a recommendation letter is needed.
Completed applications are due by April 1, 2011
If you have any questions contact: Diane Jeffers, dejeffer@illinois.edu, 217/244-8048
