NASA Glenn College Shadowing Day

The Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) has a strong interest in strengthening relationships with organizations that support students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.  The Shadowing Program is a one-day event hosted by NASA Glenn that is designed to allow college students to explore career opportunities in STEM. Shadowing students are matched with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) who works in a field related to the student’s career interests. These experts are seasoned professionals with firsthand experience in various STEM disciplines. The SME will provide valuable guidance and insight into their day-to-day work. These experts are seasoned professionals with firsthand experience in various STEM disciplines. The matching process ensures that students get personalized insights into their chosen career paths. Whether it’s aerospace engineering, computer science, or any other STEM field, the SME provides valuable guidance and insight into their day-to-day work.

Shadowing Day will be conducted on site at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The event will be limited to the first eligible registrations received. Event information and logistics will be sent to approved applicants once registrations have closed. 

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Eligibility/Requirements

• This opportunity is open to college students that are United States citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents.
• Students must be enrolled in a college or university located in the state of Ohio.

Key Dates

Fall College Shadowing Day

• Registration Opens – August 11, 2025
• Registration Closes – September 12, 2025
• Event Date – October 10, 2025
• Event Time – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Spring College Shadowing Day

• Registration Opens – February 16, 2026
• Registration Closes – March 20, 2026
• Event Date – April 16, 2026
• Event Time – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Registration Information

To apply:

Choose a single area of interest from the list below and apply only to your top choice. Click on the links below to apply. Individual areas of interest may close applications early if they become full.  

• Accounting
• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Science and Technology Innovation
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

If multiple applications are submitted for different interests, only the first one will be considered. If you change your mind and want to apply to a different area of interest, you must withdraw the previous application. After registration closes, eligible registrants will receive a welcome letter with information and details for attending the Shadowing Day event. Please be aware that submitting your application through Gateway does not confirm acceptance to attend this event. Acceptance as a participant is confirmed only upon receipt of a welcome letter via email. While you will receive a receipt acknowledging the accepted offer from Gateway, this does not serve as confirmation of your attendance at the event.

If you have any technical problems with the application process, please reach out to the Gateway Help Desk at hq-nasa-stem-gateway@mail.nasa.gov. Include a description of the issue and any necessary screenshots.

If you have any questions about the event itself or need non-technical assistance with the application process, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Information

GRC-Ed-Opportunities@mail.nasa.gov
(216) 433-6656

Glenn Research Center – Office of STEM Engagement