About the role#
This internship focuses on the development of sustainable, environmentally safe aerogels for space applications. Aerogels are known for their high porosity, low weight, and low thermal conductivity. You will work at the Glenn Research Center to help create materials that meet these standards.
What you'll do#
- Synthesize a series of aerogel samples in a laboratory setting.
- Characterize the samples to determine their physical properties.
- Analyze the resulting data.
- Write a final report summarizing your work at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, or as a graduate master's or doctoral student.
- Academic background in Chemical Engineering or related fields such as polymer engineering, materials engineering, or nanotechnology.
- Practical knowledge of chemistry or material science.
- Skills in data processing.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, unpaid internship.
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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