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Introduction
NASA offers one of the most prestigious internships in the aerospace engineering field, with internships in many of the departments that make up the government agency, including STEM and non-STEM fields.
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How To Apply
Please visit https://intern.nasa.gov/ to learn more about the program and deadlines.
https://stemgateway.nasa.gov
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About the Program
NASA’s OSTEM (Office of STEM Engagement) internship program offers students the chance to work directly with NASA engineers, research scientists, and others to grow their STEM skills. Internships can be full- or part-time and on-site or remote, depending on the applicant. NASA’s OSTEM internship leverages the organization's unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity, and size of the nation’s future STEM workforce.
About the Company
NASA, or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was founded on October 1, 1958. As the world was beginning to turn its eyes towards space, the United States government was keen to enter the exciting world of space exploration. In the years prior to its establishment, the United States government grappled with the choice to either launch a new and independent space agency or develop its exploration program within the structures of an already established government agency. After sev...
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- “Everything during my internship was amazing! The people were awesome and treated me like I was a member of the team. I was not treated any differently than anyone else in the department. I was tasked with working forty hours a week, which was not a problem at all. The department also allowed me to flex my hours a little bit to make my days more comfortable and fit my lifestyle.”
- “The culture and environment were amazing. I truly felt valued and appreciated, and there were so many oppo...
Getting Hired Here
- “It was all online and a very smooth process given the complexity of security protocols needed for the position.”
- “I had one interview, and it went great. It involved my future mentor, their boss, and their coworker who would be mentoring for a similar project. The interview was behavioral and did not involve a live coding session or anything like that. I know that this was a very competitive opportunity and I'm lucky to have been picked for it. One key standard in fielding their a...