April 12, 2010

Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468 
tracy.g.young@nasa.gov

RELEASE: 22-10

LOCAL STUDENT INTERNS AT NASA'S KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Skyler Mondell of West Palm Beach, Fla., has 
spent almost four months providing mechanical design support to the 
prototype development laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

Mondell, a member of NASA's Undergraduate Student Research Program is 
assigned to the materials science division of the engineering 
department. His work involves using engineering mechanics to develop 
new concepts for various ongoing projects. These concepts are modeled 
using computer-aided design software and later fabricated for testing 
at the lab.

The program offers students internships in science, technology, 
engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM disciplines. It is 
part of NASA's education strategy to attract and retain students 
pursuing STEM careers. The internship is designed to provide selected 
participants the ultimate workforce preparatory experience.

Mondell is a 2005 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School. He attends 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., where he 
is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering. His parents, Tad and 
Karen Mondell reside in West Palm Beach.

For more information on NASA's student education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

For updates about ongoing activities at Kennedy, visit the NASA 
Kennedy News Twitter feed at:

http://www.twitter.com/nasakennedy

For more information about NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy  

	
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