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Have you ever thought that one day you might work for NASA?

Many students have written, asking "What do I need to study to work for NASA?" The fact is NASA needs workers that have a wide variety of knowledge and skills.

NASA isn't just astronauts and scientists. NASA has engineers, mathematicians, technicians, accountants, historians, writers, computer support people, project managers, artists, educators, human resource personnel, public relations managers, physicians, lawyers -- and more.

The most important thing for preparing to find a job at NASA is that you study what you like and work hard to achieve your goals.

Career Information From NASA

Dawn Project: Careers →

A lot of people have worked on the Dawn project. The spacecraft is headed toward the asteroid belt. This site explains many types of careers that support the work of any NASA mission.
Career Fact Sheets and Trading Cards →

Check out Astro-Venture's resources on careers that include job titles and descriptions, areas of expertise, interests and abilities, suggested school subjects and courses, education needed, and more.
Future Flight Design: Career Resources →

Biographies and trading cards in the More Resources section highlight careers in aeronautics and aerospace engineering.
NASA Careers From NASA Glenn →

NASA's Glenn Research Center has information available on many careers and how to prepare for them. While geared towards Girl Scouts, the information is good for every student interested in working at NASA.
NASA Aerospace Careers →

NASA Aerospace Careers Information Summaries from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center describe many jobs, from research pilots to machine shop technicians.
Careers in Earth Science →

Learn about Earth science professions to see how they relate to your skills, abilities and interests.

Profiles

Ochoa Honored as Hispanic 2008 Engineer of the Year

Johnson Space Center Deputy Director Ellen Ochoa has been chosen as the first woman to receive the Engineer of the Year award by the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference.
Reisman Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple

In April, astronaut Garrett Reisman performed an unprecedented event in space when he threw out the first pitch at a Yankees game from onboard the International Space Station.
Dan Tani Visits the Chicago Cubs

Dan Tani's Aug. 20 visit to his hometown of Chicago was the sixth stop on NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 campaign.
Col. Bob Cabana Visits the Minneapolis Twins

Col. Bob Cabana's Aug. 11 visit to his hometown of Minneapolis was the fourth stop on NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 campaign.
Spacious in Seattle

Recently the city of Seattle, Wash., extended its connection to space beyond the Space Needle tower when it received a visit from astronaut Clay Anderson.
Astronaut Terry Virts Visits Baltimore

NASA astronaut Terry Virts throws out the first pitch at a Baltimore Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Astronaut Clay Anderson Receives the Royal Treatment

NASA astronaut Clay Anderson appears in Kansas City, Mo., for NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 Campaign.
Hall Welcomes Four New Astronauts

The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inducted Loren Shriver, Bryan O'Connor, John Blaha and Robert Cabana into its elite ranks of space explorers.

Career Profiles

Astronaut Biographies →

Explore the interests and educational backgrounds of current and former astronauts.
Hubble Stars

An interactive poster and mini interviews feature the broad diversity and talents of individuals who help design, build, operate, maintain or tell the story of Hubble.
Careers in Spaceflight →

Read profiles of people who work for NASA in the fields of science, math, computers and engineering.
STS-118 Career Profiles

Learn about the people who make shuttle missions happen.
Meet an Earth Explorer

Read about NASA's Earth Explorers and learn more about what they do.
NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Career Corner

Read about what it's like to do plant research at NASA.
Space Place Live! →

Watch these cartoon videos of scientists and engineers who work on space and Earth missions. Learn what it's like to work at NASA, how they got started and what they like to do for fun.
Meet a Space Science Explorer

Read about NASA's Space Science Explorers and learn about what they do.
Behind the Scenes: Meet the People →

Thousands of people make up the U.S. space program. They come from different backgrounds and had different dreams. At this site, meet some of the best and brightest people helping NASA achieve its goals.
Women of NASA →

Read profiles of women participating in the Women of NASA project from NASA Quest. They are making a difference in what young women see as opportunities and career paths.
Imagine the Universe: Scientist Profiles →

Have you ever wondered how scientists work to understand the skies around us? Or wondered what rocket scientists do at NASA? Learn more at this site.
Female Frontiers →

This archived series of chats and webcasts shares the unique experiences of women who have had an impact on spaceflight.

Multimedia

NASA Everest Trek Videos

Watch videos of the NASA Everest Trek with astronaut Scott Parazynski. A presentation at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, interviews and videos from the expedition are included.
In Their Own Words: Cady Coleman

A veteran of two space shuttle flights talks about training for a space station assignment.
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