[NTA] FW: NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community

From: "Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5560)" <aprille.j.ericsson@xxxxxxxx>
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 03:41:09 -0600

From: owner-dcnec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:owner-dcnec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dowling, Marie T. 
(GSFC-130.0)[PENN STATE UNIVERSITY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:49 AM
Subject: FW: NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community



FYI.
http://intern.nasa.gov/external/home.php


The NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community seeks to build an online network 
designed to foster greater interaction and mentorship among outstanding interns 
of NASA higher education projects, thereby increasing student retention through 
the NASA educational pipeline and into the Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.

Through a virtual interactive web-based community, student ambassadors interact 
with current interns and NASA staff to discuss issues of mutual interest and 
seek advice in overcoming obstacles, either in school or on internship. In 
addition to the benefits of networking, NASA Student Ambassadors will have 
opportunity to participate in NASA events, and be apprised of employment 
opportunities and educational experiences. The net result of these interactions 
and opportunities will be increased skill development and greater likelihood of 
successfully completing their STEM degree and entering the workforce.

Becoming a NASA Student Ambassador is an honor. NASA Center project managers 
will nominate as "student ambassadors" top interns who have participated in 
various NASA Education projects and have a broad understanding of the NASA 
mission. These students will represent universities and colleges from across 
the Nation. Student Ambassadors will be asked to lead and facilitate 
discussions on current NASA events and research programs via instant messenger, 
message boards and real-time polls.

In addition, the NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community aims to keep these 
talented students in the human capital pipeline by fostering productive 
relationships between NASA Student Ambassadors and current NASA staff.


NSAVC Members must be:
Current college interns/fellows or
recent graduate
STEM professionals
NASA enthusiasts and
Advocate


The NASA Student Ambassadors will serve a one-year renewable term, receive no 
compensation for their services but will receive per diem, travel and lodging 
when selected to attend NASA events.
The Virtual Community was unveiled in early 2009 by NASA Headquarters.

Click on the map at the following url to see students by states.

http://intern.nasa.gov/external/map.php
[NTA] FW: NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community

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