Informal STEM Education Internship

Summer 2024

Purpose:

Four 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, or Grout Museum District. A stipend of $7,300 will be awarded to selected interns for the 10-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 2023. Interns will participate in or lead programming showcasing NASA and NASA’s work and/or develop and deliver educational programming for 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 2025
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 2025 (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 10-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.