NASA Guam Space Grant (NGSG) is excited to announce that applications are now available for the Fañomnåkan 2025 Undergraduate Internship Program. This program offers students a unique chance to gain invaluable experience and contribute to NASA’s goals as outlined in their Science Mission Directorate.
NGSG internships give students a platform to sharpen their skills, collaborate with professionals, and make a difference in both their careers and their communities. Applicants can choose from three available pathways:
- Research Internship: Work alongside University of Guam (UOG) STEM faculty to develop innovative research projects in areas such as aviation, biology, engineering, oceanography, astronomy, and more.
- Professional Internship: Step into the STEM workforce and gain practical experience in a professional setting, equipping students with skills for future careers. Available mentors include experts from organizations such as the Guam Department of Agriculture, Guam Environmental Protection Agency, 2cofly, and Bella Wings Aviation.
- Teaching Internship: Work alongside UOG STEM faculty as a teaching intern and inspire the next generation of students while honing your educational expertise.
Why Apply?
Interns receive a $3,000 stipend per semester, with the opportunity to extend for a second semester, earning up to $6,000 per academic year. Beyond financial support, participants benefit from:
- Mentorship: Learn from experienced faculty and professionals dedicated to your success.
- Hands-on Experience: Engage with cutting-edge research and innovative technology.
- Showcase Work: Present your work at the NASA Guam Research Symposium in the Spring and the Hawai’i Space Grant Symposium in the Fall.
Interns from the previous semester have engaged in fulfilling research experiences, including seagrass disease investigations and drone mapping campaigns.
Eligibility:
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be enrolled at UOG or Guam Community College with at least 6 semester hours and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Secure a mentor willing to guide them throughout the program.
- Research interns must work on STEM-related projects, though being a STEM major is not required.
This program actively encourages applications from women, underrepresented minorities (including Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics), and students with disabilities. No prior experience is needed.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
Visit bit.ly/ngsg2025 to download and complete an application package, and submit it to Dr. Romina King at roking@triton.uog.edu and Keanno Fausto at faustok9679@triton.uog.edu.
For more information, contact Keanno Fausto.
About NASA Guam Space Grant
NASA Guam Space Grant (NGSG) is a member of the University of Hawai’i Space Grant Consortium, participating in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship program and administering the University Research Internship (URI) program. NGSG aims to inspire and train future generations of professionals in understanding, utilizing, exploring, and investigating both space and Earth through research and internships. Housed within the Micronesian Area Geospatial Information Center (MAGIC) lab at the University of Guam, as part of the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center, the program supports educational initiatives focusing on STEM topics as they support NASA’s missions.
