About the role#
This internship at Kennedy Space Center supports the development of crop production systems for future space exploration missions. You will work on research related to plant growth in microgravity and partial gravity environments. The role involves collaboration with teams in microbiology, chemistry, and crop production to advance food systems for space travel.
What you'll do#
- Investigate how plants respond to ventilation, LED lighting, nutrient recipes, and water delivery methods.
- Study plant and microbial interactions, including food safety implications.
- Conduct chemical analysis, molecular biology sequencing, and bioinformatics work.
- Test robotics, 3-D printing materials, and control system sensors.
- Reference hardware related to the Veggie and Advanced Plant Habitat growth chambers.
- Analyze data, perform literature reviews, and write user guides, roadmaps, and manuscripts.
- Engage with students and teachers through STEM activities.
- Interact with stakeholder groups touring the facility.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, or graduate student at the master's or doctoral level, or post-doctoral status.
- Majors in biology, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Merritt Island, Florida.
- On-site, full-time.
- Summer 2027 term: June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- This position is 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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