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Are you interested in applying for an internship or co-op with NASA?

Students at all collegiate levels are eligible to participate in opportunities offered at one of NASA's ten field centers. NASA offers annual opportunities, as well as periodic competitions and contests.

This resource page provides links to information about the many opportunities available to students, along with information about a variety of NASA careers. Read the information, listen to podcasts, and explore the experiences that other students have had as interns or as workers for NASA. Review profiles to learn what people do at NASA, and what subjects they studied to get there.

Career Information From NASA

Higher Education Programs

Students explore unique space and aeronautics content through NASA's opportunities for higher education.
Student Employment at NASA →

Check out the student services section for information about NASA's recruitment schedule, helpful interview techniques, information on completing a resume and much more.
NASA Jobs →

Search this site for information about the variety of NASA's career opportunities and the many ways that you can participate in the nation's space program.
Current Opportunities for Higher Education Students

View this list of opportunities that are currently available for students at the college or university level.
What Kinds of Jobs Do People Have at JPL? →

A wide range of skills, knowledge and experience are required to explore planets, study galaxies and monitor Earth from space.
SDO Engineers Create What Never Was

Mission engineers working on the Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite discuss what it’s like to build a satellite from scratch.
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Internships and Fellowships for Ames Research Center →

This program offers college and university students the opportunity to experience science and technology in the unique environment of NASA. It will be a hands-on experience at a NASA center working with NASA scientists, engineers and program managers.
Careers at Dryden

Join the excitement! Be a part of the Dryden team.
Dryden Education

Students will find links to Dryden's Cooperative Education Program, Educational Opportunities and feature stories about students who have interned or been coops at Dryden.
Education at NASA's Glenn Research Center

Find educational opportunities available through NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Education at Goddard

Students will find links to coops, internships and university programs available to students in higher education near or around NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
College Grads: Insight Into the Amazing Opportunities at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab →

Find information about JPL's work culture, job types and ongoing projects. The site gives overviews of working at JPL and living in Los Angeles. It also features videos of recent hires, a frequently asked questions section and more.
JPL Career Launch →

Find out what job opportunities and student programs are available at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory located at the California Institute of Technology.
JPL Higher Education →

JPL's Higher Education Group facilitates interactions among colleges and universities to develop and administer educational programs and research opportunities.
Education at NASA's Johnson Space Center

Find out more about Microgravity University and other educational opportunities available through NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Education at NASA's Kennedy Space Center →

Find educational opportunities and learn more about the work done at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Education at NASA's Langley Research Center

Find information about the education program at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Education at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center →

Find links to higher education projects supported by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Stennis Space Center: Program for Colleges and Universities →

Undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and faculty can find out more about NASA coop programs, scholarships, fellowships, internships and grants.
NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community

NASA has inducted more than 80 high-performing interns into a new virtual community.
› View site →
› View Ambassador Profiles
NASA Student Opportunities Podcasts

Listen to these archived podcasts that feature students discussing their experiences with NASA. The podcast also discusses NASA internships, fellowships, contests and other student opportunities.
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.
Careers in Genesis →

A number of people work on the Genesis project. This site provides information about the people supporting the Genesis mission.
Astronomy as a Profession →

Review the library of questions and answers to learn more about being an astrophysicist, an astronomer, a physicist and more.
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.

Career Profiles

Interview With Leland Melvin

Middle school student Molly Moore interviews NASA's Associate Administrator for Education, Leland Melvin.
Women@NASA Website

The Women@NASA website was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in mathematics, science and technology.
› Women@NASA Website →
› A Tribute to Women at NASA
› Aspire 2 Inspire Website →
Women of SDO

Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is making history. Meet some of women of SDO as they share their journeys to becoming scientists, engineers or other professionals.
USRP Profiles →

Read about the internships and experiences students take part in as part of the Undergraduate Student Research Project.
One Stop Shopping Initiative Launch Pad →

Apply online for internships, fellowships and scholars programs.
Desert Rats 2010 Mission Support Team

Meet the engineers and scientists on the team that spent time in the Arizona desert testing equipment and technology that could one day be used on other planets.
Rocketry: Career Corner

Scientists and engineers talk about their career paths in the field of rocketry and their work at NASA.
Medical Illustration: Where Art Meets Science

A medical illustrator pushed the boundaries of his field with an internship at NASA Glenn's Acoustical Testing Laboratory.
Langley Researcher News -- People: Snapshots

Students always ask NASA employees and contractors how they got to NASA. Students can read over these snapshots detailing what people studied in college and the career paths that led them to NASA.
People at Ames

Students can read over these various biographies to find out what people studied in college and the career paths that led them to NASA.
Solar System Exploration: People →

It takes hundreds of people -- machinists, engineers, scientists and many others -- to get a spacecraft from the planning stages to its destination in outer space. The people in this gallery represent just a few of the folks who make ideas about space exploration a reality.
Robotics: Career Corner

What's the best way to become a robotics expert? Scientists and engineers at NASA reveal how their career paths led to the world of robotics.
NASA: Your Future and Ours Poster

Several members of NASA's family have shared their stories on this poster.
› English Version
› Spanish Version
The Planet Hunters →

Read interviews of the people working behind the scenes in NASA's quest for new worlds.
Student of the Stars

A love of astronomy helped one college student set a course for a variety of science internships at JPL.
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Rover Undergrad

Internships at JPL helped one woman build her career as a software engineer working on robotics.
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Stars of Constellation

Discover the faces behind the hardware that will send humans to the moon and beyond.
Spacesuits and Spacewalks: Career Corner

Read about the people who teach astronauts how to wear and work in spacesuits; meet suit designers, technicians and engineers, and more.
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.
STS-118 Career Profiles

Learn about those who make shuttle missions happen.
Biographies of the LCROSS Mission Team →

View biographies of the scientists and engineers who are part of the LCROSS mission.
Careers in Spaceflight →

Read profiles of people who work for NASA in the fields of science, math, computers and engineering.
NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Career Corner

Read about what it's like to do plant research at NASA.
Meet an Earth Explorer

Find out about NASA's Earth Explorers and learn more 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.
Meet a Space Science Explorer

Find out about NASA's Space Science Explorers and learn more about what they do.
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.

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In Their Own Words:

NASA Astronaut Michael Gernhardt recalls his spacewalking experiences and what inspired him to "greater heights."
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Stott's Journey Home

Astronaut Nicole Stott's return to Earth marked a first and a last.
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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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Career Information

Career Information From NASA

NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community

Career Profiles

Women@NASA Website

NASA: Your Future and Ours Poster

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