AstronomyTeacher

One of my former students, Brad Applin, did this program, and says: "It's easy to get in. They're looking for people who are interested in science but you don't have to know anything when you arrive."

It's an internship so you actually get paid to attend. Deadline for applications is February 14. The nearest NASA center to us is Ames, in Mountain View (in the southwest San Francisco Bay Area.)

Brad is now an aerospace engineering major at San Luis Obispo, and says the program was worth the time and effort of applying.





Each year, approximately 400 students will be selected to participate in NASA SHARP for a minimum of eight weeks during the summer. Students will work with mentors on NASA-related content at NASA Field Installations and universities. NASA's ultimate goal is to contribute to strengthening the Agency's and the nation's ability to recruit and sustain a more diverse workforce by preparing students for careers in STEM fields through successful programs like NASA SHARP.


While a NASA SHARP Apprentice, students have the opportunity to:

Conduct meaningful research

Earn a salary for their services

Develop and enhance their oral and written communication skills

Expand their computer skills

Develop their leadership skills

Develop and prepare written technical reports and abstracts

Interact with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Participate in numerous enrichment activities (e.g., seminars, visits to scientific organizations, visits to major colleges and universities, etc.)
NASA SHARP - Summer High-School Apprenticeship Research Program