About the role#
This internship focuses on the development of polymer aerogels for aeronautic and aerospace applications. You will work within the Glenn Research Center to study how different chemistries affect pore size and porosity. These materials are used for host systems, vibration dampening, and energy absorption. Polyimide aerogels are a key focus, as they are lightweight and highly porous materials created through sol-gel synthesis and supercritical fluid removal.
What you'll do#
- Synthesize polymer aerogels in a laboratory setting.
- Perform material analysis and characterization.
- Investigate various chemical combinations to meet specific material properties.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate master's student.
- Academic background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Chemistry, or Materials Science.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Work modality: On-site.
- This position is full-time and unpaid.
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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