Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program, Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2012

The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program is a paid, unique, and highly competitive research internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For 25 years, the LARSS program has helped to preserve U.S. leadership in engineering and science by providing exceptional students the opportunity to work with Langley researchers on some of the Nation’s most important, difficult, and challenging problems that require multi-disciplinary and collaborative solutions.

The 15-week fall session begins September 4, 2012, and ends December 14, 2012, and the application deadline is May 25, 2012.

Female students and under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:
-US Citizenship
-Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university
-Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master's or doctoral level) by the start of the summer session
-Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

For more information, application, and deadlines, please visit: http://www.nianet.org/larss

Apply to Work at GAMES Camp!

Girls' Adventures in Math, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Camp is a weeklong residential camp for rising 9th-12th grade girls at the University of Illinois.  Campers have the opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields.  Best of all, they are mentored by undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM fields here at UIUC--that's where you come in!

We are looking for the following in our GAMES staff members:

• Undergraduate or Graduate student at UIUC in engineering, mathematics, science, or education discipline.
• Energy and enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Knowledgeable and approachable style.
• Belief in girls' abilities in the STEM fields.
• Positive, upbeat disposition.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively within a group.
• Must be comfortable and engaging while teaching to a roomful of youth and have interest in being an effective, empathetic teacher.
• Must be able and willing to explain basic concepts well, and to assist young learners in building an enthusiasm for the curriculum.
• Background and ability to serve as technical adviser to the campers in STEM fields, as they plan and execute a camp project.
• Able to work in a multicultural and diverse setting.
• Available for pre-camp planning communications (reliable and timely communications via e-mail is highly preferred).
• Available for an all-day staff training the day before camp begins (Saturday, July 14th, 2012)
• Able to pass a university security screening procedure.

GAMES runs from July 15-21, 2012.

For more information, or for application instructions, please visit the Staff Opportunities page on our website.