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Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP)
 

The LERCIP program at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio consists of internships for High School Students, College Students, Secondary School Teachers, and NASA Scholars.

High School Program

Program Description:
The Lewis’ Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) for high school students is an educational program that provides internships for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math; professional administrative and technical areas. Internships of 8-week duration are available June 14, 2010 through August 6, 2010 for current high school sophomores and juniors. Graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall need to apply for the LERCIP College Program.

Goals:

• To attract and retain students in STEM disciplines through a progression of educational opportunities ;
• To inspire a more diverse student population to pursue careers in STEM-related fields;
• To expose students to possible career choices at NASA; and
• To engage students with an intensive internship experience while under the guidance of a mentor.

Eligibility Requirements:
For consideration in this program, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and meet each of the following criteria:

• Must be 16 years old by June 14, 2010;
• Must be a permanent resident of Northeast Ohio and attend high school within a 50 mile radius of NASA Glenn Research Center;
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• Must be willing to participate in a formal interview, if chosen as a semifinalist, as part of the selection process; and
• Must be available on a full-time basis (Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week) from June 14, 2010 through August 6, 2010.

Benefits:
• An 8-week paid summer internship
• Hands-on experience
• Mentoring and role models
• Exposure to NASA careers
• Enrichment activities

Application Information:
The LERCIP High School 2010 Application is available to download Click here to Download Application for 2010 LERCIP High School Program. A complete application package must be received no later than Monday, February 1, 2010 to assure consideration and consists of:

• Student Information
• Placement Information
• Student Certification
• 300-Word Essay
• Parent Guardian Data and Permission Form
• Teacher Recommendation
• School Transcript
• Original plus three copies

Applications received after February 1, 2010, will not be considered or processed. Faxed copies will not be accepted! Applications received from students who live outside a 50-mile radius of NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio will not be processed or considered.

Program Selection Process:
Selection in this program is very competitive and is based on the following:

• The completed application is reviewed and evaluated by a rating panel.
• Students identified as semifinalists will be notified in writing by April 1, 2010. Note: Due to the large number of applicants, ONLY semifinalists will be notified.
• Semifinalists and parents will be interviewed by selection panel to determine program finalists.
• Finalists whose qualifications and interview results best match the overall goals and objectives of the program will be selected as participants and notified in writing by May 3, 2010.

Point of Contact:
GRC Educational Programs Office
216-433-6656
E-mail: intern@grc.nasa.gov

LERCIP College

Program Description:
LERCIP provides 10-week summer internships opportunities for students pursuing degrees in engineering, science, mathematics and other aerospace-related disciplines, as well as majors that lend support to NASA's mission such as business and public administration, finance and accounting. These mentor-guided internships provide hands-on, real-life, career-related experiences that challenge, inspire, and provide practical application that complements and expands upon students’ academic education. The program provides the student opportunity to engage in authentic NASA-related, mission-based R&D activities. Students spend their summer at GRC working and learning in a professional environment using NASA research facilities and resources. LERCIP educational component where students attend and participate in a variety of planned activities from professional development workshops to presenting at the Student Research Symposium.

The internships are offered under the auspices of Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP), a collaborative undertaking by the Educational Programs Office at the Glenn Research Center (GRC) and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI).

How to Apply:
Interested eligible students will need to complete application and return the requested materials to OAI (address below) by January 31, 2010.

• Click to view a sample teacher recommendation letter.
• Click to view a sample resume

The 2010 LERCIP College/Teacher application is available APPLY NOW and also the View the application. If you have any questions, email Susan Gott at Susan.F.Gott@nasa.gov

Eligibility:

For consideration for the program, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and meet each of the following criteria:

• For students who will be graduating high seniors in May and attending college in the fall (you are considered college freshmen) • Must be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and professional administration at an accredited college or university throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
• College-bound graduates or 2-year college students with demonstrable plans to pursue baccalaureate degrees are also eligible.
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be able to start on one of the scheduled start dates and complete entire 10-week tenure, on a full-time basis (Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week).


2010 Start Dates:
Session #1: May 24 - Session: #2: June 7 - Session: #3: June 21.

Salary:
Interns receive a biweekly salary for their appointments. The amount of salary depends on the academic standing achieved by the student at the time tenure begins. Salary breakdown is as follows:

• Freshman: $4,000.00
• Sophomore: $4,000.00
• Junior: $5,000.00
• Senior: $5,000.00
• Masters: $6,000.00
• PhD: $6,000.00

Program Benefits:

10-week paid NASA summer internship experience; participation in scheduled enrichment activities and exposure to NASA Career fields.

Notification:
Selected applicants for the program will be notified via email by April 15.

Point of Contact
Ohio Aerospace Institute
Attn: LERCIP Applications (Mary Roberts)
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Phone: (440) 962-3170 Extension 5006
e-mail: internships@oai.org

LERCIP NASA Scholars

Program Description:
Interested LERCIP Scholars need to apply to the LERCIP College Summer Internship Program and meet all program eligibility and program requirements. The 2010 LERCIP College/Teacher application is available APPLY NOW and also the View the application. If you have any questions, email Susan Gott at Susan.F.Gott@nasa.gov
Deadline date for application to be submitted, teacher recommendation and transcripts is JANUARY 31st, 2010.

EPO Point of Contact
Darla Jones, email: Darla.J.Jones@nasa.gov or Susan Gott, email: Susan.F.Gott@nasa.gov

LERCIP Teacher Program

Program Description:
This is an educational program that provides internships for teachers interested in expanding their knowledge in the area of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Internships of a 10-week duration are available during the summer months at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH. The internships are offered under the auspices of Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP), a collaborative undertaking by the Educational Programs Office at the Glenn Research Center and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI). Teachers will work with a GRC mentor to complete identified assignments.

Eligibility:
Internships are available only to U.S. citizens who are employed in the U.S. as full-time teachers as secondary school teachers.

Application:
2010 LERCIP Teacher Application is now available. Click Here. The deadline date is January 31, 2010.

Start Dates:
Session #1: May 24 Session: #2: June 7 Session: #3: June 21

Salary:
Teachers receive a biweekly salary for their appointments. Salary is paid in a biweekly amount of $1000. Refer to the LERCIP Teacher application for specific details about salary, travel reimbursement and housing.

Notification:
All selected applicants will be notified by mail by April 15. If you should have questions, please contact the following:

Ohio Aerospace Institute
Attn: LERCIP Applications (Mary Roberts)
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Phone: (440) 962-3170 Extension 5006
e-mail: internships@oai.org

 
 
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