[JOB OPP] NASA/USRP Announcement

From: "Charles Kelemen" 
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 12:56:59 -0500
To: job-opps@cs.swarthmore.edu
Subject: [JOB OPP] NASA/USRP Announcement
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FYI.

--cfk



NASA is seeking undergraduate students from diverse communities who
are interested in a challenging research experience at a NASA
center. Ten-week Summer sessions and fifteen-week Fall sessions will
be available. Aligned with NASA's research and development mission,
the USRP program provides students with a technical mentor and
excellent hands-on experience. Students will receive weekly stipends
of $500, plus round-trip travel allowance. The USRP program seeks to
extend and strengthen NASA's commitment to educational excellence and
university research.

Applications are available on the USRP website:
http://education.nasa.gov/usrp The application deadline is February
20.

Eligibility: Students must meet the following eligibility requirements
to participate in NASA's Undergraduate Student Research Program.

* Must be classified as a rising junior or senior after Spring 2006 

* U.S. Citizenship 

* Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. College or
University (community college students may apply, however placement is
contingent on matriculation into a four-year institution)

* Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 

* Eligible fields of study are academic majors or demonstrated
coursework or concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer
science or physical/life science

* Demonstrated strong interest/commitment to one of the above career
fields or disciplines (e.g., science/math/engineering fairs, clubs or
awards; tutoring/mentoring, internships or other related experience).



Charles F. Kelemen, Edward Hicks Magill Professor
Chair, Computer Science Department
Swarthmore College 
500 College Avenue			
Swarthmore, PA  19081 
610-328-8515   
cfk@cs.swarthmore.edu
kelemen@swarthmore.edu
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