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There are many Shockers working at NASA, most of whom started their careers via internships, scholarships or fellowships!

 

Internships

To learn about NASA internship opportunities, select the link below. If you have any questions, you may contact Angela Blackerby, the Aerospace Engineering advisor. Be sure to apply!

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Experiential Aeronautics Fellowship (EAF)

 

Overview

EAF Background

Wichita State University (WSU) has a proud heritage of working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Indeed, WSU is well known for its aeronautics expertise. This fellowship provides an opportunity for an outstanding student to gain valuable experience working specifically in aeronautics (the first “A” in NASA).

EAF Goals

WSU/NASA Experiential Aeronautics Fellowship (EAF) program goals include:

  • Engaging a highly motivated, mature, and qualified student in aeronautics work.
  • Providing meaningful and relevant hands-on experiences.
  • Inspiring and cultivating a student to successfully pursue an aeronautics career.
EAF Details

Important information about the WSU/NASA EAF program opportunity is as follows:

  • Only US citizens (a NASA requirement) and full-time Aerospace Engineering (AE) students are eligible.
  • Applicants are competitively evaluated based principally on maturity, motivation, and potential.
  • Applicants must be AE juniors, seniors, or graduate students currently enrolled and in good standing.
  • Participants dedicate at least 20 hours per week working closely with an approved researcher on aeronautics-related research, focusing on innovation and generating measurable results that contribute to NASA's science and technology goals.
  • The pay will be at least $15/hour, depending on standing. Students are typically supported for up to two years under the award. 
  • The recipient will work under the direct supervision of an AE faculty member (concurrent employment of any other type elsewhere is not acceptable).
  • An endorsement letter,* from an AE faculty member, outlining specific collaborative work and/or research outcomes, is strongly encouraged (faculty and students should review the relevant endorsement information document - click here).

* NOTE:  this is not a typical letter of recommendation. The student and faculty member need to carefully consult the endorsement information document and present a collaborative plan to work together as desired.

Application

No EAF applications are being accepted at this time. See links below for previous application and flyer sheets.

Application & Info  EAF Flyer