.."because of my internship, I am so much more enamored with the space aspect of the field. I also feel much more prepared to achieve my goals of being a leader in my field as I feel I can work with others and communicate the scientific topics that I will need to so much better than I could before."
Informal STEM Education Internship
Summer 2025
- Early Decision Deadline: February 28th, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
- Final Decision Deadline: March 10th, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
Purpose:
Five applicants will be selected for placement at one of the ISGC informal outreach affiliates. One student will be placed at each affiliate organization: Science Center of Iowa, Putnam Museum & Science Center, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, The Iowa Children’s Museum, or Grout Museum District. A stipend of $6,560 will be awarded to selected interns for the 8-week internship. Awards are contingent on selection and proof of enrollment at an ISGC core or academic affiliate and a minimum 3.0 GPA met with transcript verification from Fall 2024. Interns will participate in or lead programming showcasing NASA and NASA’s work and/or develop and deliver educational programming for the hosting outreach affiliate. Mentors will provide experiences to increase understanding and application of STEM education and science communication.
Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Full-time enrollment at DMACC, Drake, ISU, Loras, Morningside, UI, or UNI at the time of application*
- Graduation date no earlier than Spring of 2026
- Majoring in STEM or education disciplines
- Good academic standing (minimum 3.0/4/0 GPA)
Selection:
Internships are competitively awarded based on complete application information, including academic qualifications. Awardees must present a poster presentation at the ISGC Research Symposium in spring 2026 (date TBD). Awardees must agree to participate in a NASA longitudinal tracking process that surveys student progress and eventual employment outcomes to help assess the effectiveness of our program and STEM retention efforts. The undergraduate intern will create a final report for the ISGC Office and Executive Committee at the end of the internship. A report template will be provided. Please note that ISGC or the hosting affiliate will not provide housing accommodations for the 8-week internship.
To Apply:
- Complete the application at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9d473a57fe6643d6a255c985a16796e3
- As part of the application, you will be asked to upload your most recent unofficial transcript (unprotected and unsecured PDF)
- Females, under-represented minorities, persons with disabilities, and U.S. military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
The preliminary announcement date for awards in early April 2024, contingent upon the availability of NASA funding.
Internships available at these affiliates
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