[Student_programs] NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program: Apps Due Feb 20th

[Mark Fischer]

NASA 2006 Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP)
http://education.nasa.gov/usrp
Applications Due: February 20th

NASA is seeking undergraduate students from diverse communities who 
are interested in a challenging research experience at a NASA 
center.  Ten-week Summer sessions and 15-week Fall sessions will be 
available.   Aligned with NASA's  research and development mission, 
the USRP program provides students with a technical mentor and 
excellent hands-on experience.  Students will receive weekly stipends 
of $500, plus round-trip travel allowance.   The USRP program seeks 
to extend and strengthen NASA's commitment to educational excellence 
and university research.  Applications are due February 20, 2006

Eligibility:

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to 
participate in NASA's Undergraduate Student Research Program.

  - Must be classified as a rising junior or senior after Spring 2006
  - U.S. Citizenship
  - Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. College or
    University  (community college students may apply, however
    placement is contingent on matriculation into a four-year
    institution)
  - Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
  - Eligible fields of study are academic majors or demonstrated
    coursework  or concentration in engineering, mathematics,
    computer science or physical/life science
  - Demonstrated strong interest/commitment to one of the above career
    fields or disciplines (e.g., science/math/engineering fairs,
    clubs or awards; tutoring/mentoring, internships or other
    related experience).


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Mark Fischer
Associate Director
NC Space Grant
NCSU Research Building II
1009 Capability Drive, Suite 210
Raleigh, NC 27695
919-515-5933
919-515-5934 (Fax)
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/