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NASA LARSS Program for Summer 2005

NASA LARSS Program for Summer 2005. Lesley A. Weitz lweitz@tamu.edu 6 November 2004. What is LARSS?. LARSS is the L angley A erospace R esearch S ummer S cholars Program

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NASA LARSS Program for Summer 2005

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  1. NASA LARSS Programfor Summer 2005 Lesley A. Weitz lweitz@tamu.edu 6 November 2004

  2. What is LARSS? • LARSS is the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program • Established in 1986 for the benefit of undergraduate juniors and seniors and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in aerospace engineering or selected aerospace-related disciplines of interest to LaRC.

  3. Elements of LARSS • There are two primary elements of LARSS: • A research project to be completed by each participant under the supervision of a researcher who will assume the role of a mentor for the summer. • Attendance at technical lectures by prominent engineers and scientists.

  4. What is Langley? • NASA Langley continues to forge new frontiers in aviation and space research. • It was established as the nation’s first civilian aeronautics laboratory. • There are 3800 civil service and contract employees on site. • Research areas include: aeronautics, earth sciences, space technology, structures & materials.

  5. Where is Langley? • The NASA Langley Research Center is in Hampton, Virginia

  6. Where is Langley? • The NASA Langley Research Center is in Hampton, Virginia • 31 miles to Virginia Beach • 96 miles to Kill Devil Hills, NC • 177 miles to Washington, DC • 412 miles to NYC

  7. Who Can Participate? • Eligibility Requirements: • Be a U.S. citizen. • Be classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student (Masters or Ph.D. level) as of June 1, 2005. • Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

  8. Application Process (1/2) • The application includes: • Completed LARSS application form • Résumé • Statement of goals, research experiences, and other pertinent data • University transcript INCLUDING Fall 2004 grades (Note: Transcripts are required from each institution attended) • Two recommendation letters (prefer letters in application package when submitted, however faculty may opt to fax/mail letters separately for confidentiality purposes)

  9. Application Process (2/2) • The application can be found on the LARSS website: http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/ • Application must be postmarked by February 1, 2005!

  10. Why should you participate? • GREAT opportunity to gain both industry and research experience! • Work/research experience will help you decide what to do when you finish your degree. • Why not build your resume with NASA? • It is FUN! Interact with other college students from all over the country – GREAT networking opportunities!

  11. Why should you participate?

  12. Still Need More Incentive? • Pay – • $4,500 for undergraduate students. • $5,000 for graduate students. • The program sets up housing for you – roommates, furniture, etc. http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/

  13. EVEN MORE INCENTIVE!!

  14. Questions? http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/

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