From: "Nguyen, Tri X. (JSC-EA411)" <tri.x.nguyen@nasa.gov>
Date: Sep 5, 2012 10:30 AM
Subject: Hello! Please Spread Information to Your Members in Your University
To: "Nguyen, Tri X. (JSC-EA411)" <tri.x.nguyen@nasa.gov>
Dear the President/Chair;
I want to let you know that NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is currently looking for students interested in participating in our Pathways Intern Employment Program (formerly Cooperative Education Program). The JSC Pathways Intern Employment Program allows both engineering and business students to gain valuable work experience on an alternating school/work basis, and serves as a pipeline for our future full-time employees.
We are currently recruiting students interested in starting with us in Spring 2013. The deadline to apply is October 5th, 2012.
In addition, we will be at your campus on Sept, 19, 2012.
Please feel free to share the information below with your members, and contact me with any questions you may have.
Thanks!
Tri Nguyen
281-483-0468 (office)
281-222-4684 (cell)
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JSC Pathways Intern Employment Program Website: http://pathways.jsc.nasa.gov
Company Background:
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is known throughout the world as 'Mission Control' and has served as the command
center for human spaceflight since 1965. JSC leads at the frontier of human space exploration. We strategically and
tactically implement complex human space programs that span multiple agencies and the commercial and academic
communities.
We're creating an exciting future developing capabilities for the next generation to explore space, partnering with industry
to expand commercial access to space for crew and cargo, and are involved in many other missions exploring earth, the
solar system and the universe beyond. At JSC, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our continued work of building a new NASA vehicle to enable human deep space exploration, work on the operation and development of the International Space Station in cooperation with our Internal Partners, and work with industry to help foster the commercial space sector. Home to a diverse and innovative workforce of over 3,000 Federal employees, JSC is located about 25 miles southeast
of downtown Houston.
What Type of Students is NASA Looking for?
Generally we are looking for students who:
Ø Are well-rounded, focusing on academics as well as on-campus and/or community involvement
Ø Possess good interpersonal skills and work well in teams
Ø Are self-motivated
Ø Want to be part of an innovative and inclusive workforce
Ø Have a passion for space and our mission
Program Requirements
Ø U.S. Citizenship
Ø Cumulative GPA 2.9; 3.0 and higher preferred
Ø Complete at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours before starting first work tour
Ø Attend an accredited 4-year university on a full-time basis
Ø Be willing to schedule a minimum of three work tours:
o Business students must complete one semester and two summers
o Technical students must complete two semesters and one summer
Business |
Pathways Business Interns typically work in either Procurement or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). In the Office of Procurement you'll be involved in contracts management for JSC - assisting in soliciting, negotiating, awarding and surveillance of the many contracts critical to the operation of our Center and Programs. The OCFO is the Center's focal point for financial planning and budget execution. In the OCFO you'll have the opportunity to work in the Financial Management Division, responsible for all of our Financial and Accounting activities, or our Resource Offices that partner with organizations at the Center to plan, manage and execute their budget and resources plans. Additionally, there are a limited number of opportunities in External Relations Office for Public Affairs and Education and in our Information Resources Directorate contributing to the Information Technology work at the Center. These mission support organizations provide JSC with critical support essential to the success of our programs, projects and organizations. Here are a few examples of exciting work you can be a part of as a Pathways Business Intern at JSC:
- Assist in procurement of ground and flight hardware
- Assist in administration of organizational resource budgets
- Develop Program, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) plans
- Plan, award, and manage contracts
- Plan and prepare organizational budgets
- Conduct financial audits
- Providing business management support to major programs
- Developing, planning or coordinating NASA education programs
Desired majors include Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management
| Engineering |
As a Pathways Engineering Intern at JSC, you'll work in either our Engineering Directorate – involved in the design, testing, and building of hardware; or our Mission Operations Directorate – involved in mission planning, training crews and flight control teams, and executing missions real time on-console in Mission Control. Here are a few specific examples of the exciting work you can be a part of as a Pathways Engineering Intern at JSC:
- Designing the next generation of spacecraft
- Developing robotics hardware and software that will support missions beyond lower-Earth orbit
- Providing real-time flight control during International Space Station Missions
- Analyzing materials from meteorites, other planets, and the Moon
- Working with our International Partners
- Designing the next generation of I/T systems and networks
- Providing engineering support for JSC facilities
- Designing hardware for future Mars missions
- Testing materials, propellants, and spacecraft systems
Desired Majors include Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
How Do I Apply?
To be considered for a JSC Pathways Intern position, please email your current resume, unofficial transcript, and cover letter of interest to jsc-pathways-office@mail.nasa.gov by October 5, 2012. Additionally you can mail your application materials to:
NASA/JSC
AH7/Pathways Intern Employment Program
2101 NASA Pkwy
Houston, TX 77058
For additional information on the NASA JSC Pathways Intern Employment Program, please visit http://pathways.jsc.nasa.gov
To learn more about launching your career at NASA, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9pRG9eW9s&feature=plcp&context=C38a4099UDOEgsToPDskIriTMo8avAEiRVroGDI5uF
NASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
