High School Summer Interns Wanted at JPL

High School Summer Interns Wanted at JPL Feb. 20, 2008

JPL will host two summer internship programs this year. Top students with an interest in and
aptitude for science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics are invited to review the
eligibility requirements. There are substantial differences between the programs. Please
review the program descriptions carefully. Deadlines are firm.

JPL SpaceSHIP (Summer High School Internships) - June 23 through July 31

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory Summer High School Internship Program (JPL SpaceSHIP) is
designed for high school students who have demonstrated a strong interest in and aptitude for
science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM). One of JPL SpaceSHIP's
objectives is to encourage pre-college students who have been traditionally underrepresented
in STEM fields to consider such fields for their careers. The mentors for the JPL SpaceSHIP
program are some of NASA's top science and engineering professionals.

Students participating in the JPL SpaceSHIP program are provided an opportunity to do
research, expand their computer skills, and enhance and develop their oral and written
communication skills. Students also have an opportunity to develop and prepare written
technical reports and abstracts, make a formal final presentation, interact with students from
diverse cultural backgrounds and participate in numerous enrichment activities. Students earn
a stipend for services.

Visit http://minorityeducation.jpl.nasa.gov/documents/SpaceSHIP2008_Application.pdf for
the application. Please review all of the eligibility requirements.

Some frequently asked questions are answered at

http://minorityeducation.jpl.nasa.gov/documents/SpaceSHIP2008_FAQ.pdf.

Application deadline is Friday, March 14 (extended from February 22).

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NASA INSPIRE (Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and
Education Experience) - June 23 through August 14

INSPIRE provides NASA-related experiences to encourage and reinforce students'
aspirations to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education
and careers.

JPL will conduct INSPIRE Tier 2B (students going into 12th grade) and Tier 3 (just-
graduated seniors that have been accepted at a college or university and have declared a
science, technology, engineering or mathematics major).

Detailed program information is at:

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.html

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Looking ahead...

JPL's annual Open House will be on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Details at:

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pso/oh.cfm

May 25 (the afternoon of the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend) Mars Phoenix lands on
Mars! Details at: http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/

Our Autumn educator conference will be on astrobiology (the study of potential life
elsewhere in the universe) and extremophiles (organisms that survive in extreme
environments on Earth). Dates and details to follow.

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