About the role#
This is an on-site internship at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. You will work in a laboratory setting to support the development of silver dosing systems for Moon Base potable water. The project focuses on microbial control using silver to prevent growth during both active and dormant mission periods.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research in the laboratory.
- Work directly with silver dosing test systems.
- Prepare and test prototype silver dosing monoliths.
- Run batch and inline dosing experiments.
- Measure silver concentration and water chemistry.
- Evaluate silver chloride deposition procedures.
- Study the effects of flow rate, orientation, and gravity on system performance.
- Conduct dormancy, restart, and long duration testing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- Experience in wet chemistry laboratory testing.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Moffett Field, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Note: Selected participants must visit a NASA facility for fingerprinting and identity verification.
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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