About the role#
The NASA Astrophysics Division supports research and flight programs throughout the year. This internship focuses on ensuring that NASA funding and research opportunities reach the entire astronomy community. You will work on projects that use Super Intelligence (SI) to identify barriers for applicants and help program scientists understand the needs of the research community.
What you'll do#
- Identify barriers that prospective applicants face when applying for NASA funding.
- Create a full census of the astronomical community, including physicists, astronomers, and engineers at various higher education institutions.
- Upgrade existing ExpertiseFinder tools by building a user-friendly, SI-based interface.
- Develop tools, including Agentic SIs and chatbots, to increase efficiency in program scientist workflows.
- Build tools to help program scientists identify gaps in community understanding, such as research or geographical gaps.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Academic background in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
- You must be a US citizen.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The term runs during Summer 2027.
- Work is performed on-site at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
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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