1. NASA LARSS Program for Summer 2005 Lesley A. Weitz lweitz@tamu.edu 6 November 2004

2. What is LARSS? LARSS is the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program LARSS is the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program Established in 1986 for the benefit of undergraduate juniors and seniors and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in aerospace engineering or selected aerospace- related disciplines of interest to LaRC. Established in 1986 for the benefit of undergraduate juniors and seniors and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in aerospace engineering or selected aerospace- related disciplines of interest to LaRC.

3. Elements of LARSS There are two primary elements of LARSS: There are two primary elements of LARSS: A research project to be completed by each participant under the supervision of a researcher who will assume the role of a mentor for the summer. A research project to be completed by each participant under the supervision of a researcher who will assume the role of a mentor for the summer. Attendance at technical lectures by prominent engineers and scientists. Attendance at technical lectures by prominent engineers and scientists.

4. What is Langley? NASA Langley continues to forge new frontiers in aviation and space research. NASA Langley continues to forge new frontiers in aviation and space research. It was established as the nation’s first civilian aeronautics laboratory. It was established as the nation’s first civilian aeronautics laboratory. There are 3800 civil service and contract employees on site. There are 3800 civil service and contract employees on site. Research areas include: aeronautics, earth sciences, space technology, structures & materials. Research areas include: aeronautics, earth sciences, space technology, structures & materials.

5. Where is Langley? The NASA Langley Research Center is in Hampton, Virginia The NASA Langley Research Center is in Hampton, Virginia

6. Where is Langley? The NASA Langley Research Center is in Hampton, Virginia The NASA Langley Research Center is in Hampton, Virginia 31 miles to Virginia Beach 96 miles to Kill Devil Hills, NC 177 miles to Washington, DC 412 miles to NYC

7. Who Can Participate? Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility Requirements: Be a U.S. citizen. Be a U.S. citizen. Be classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student (Masters or Ph.D. level) as of June 1, 2005. Be classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student (Masters or Ph.D. level) as of June 1, 2005. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

8. Application Process (1/2) The application includes: The application includes: Completed LARSS application form Completed LARSS application form Résumé Résumé Statement of goals, research experiences, and other pertinent data Statement of goals, research experiences, and other pertinent data University transcript INCLUDING Fall 2004 grades (Note: Transcripts are required from each institution attended) University transcript INCLUDING Fall 2004 grades (Note: Transcripts are required from each institution attended) Two recommendation letters (prefer letters in application package when submitted, however faculty may opt to fax/mail letters separately for confidentiality purposes) Two recommendation letters (prefer letters in application package when submitted, however faculty may opt to fax/mail letters separately for confidentiality purposes)

9. Application Process (2/2) The application can be found on the LARSS website: http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/ The application can be found on the LARSS website: http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/ Application must be postmarked by February 1, 2005! Application must be postmarked by February 1, 2005!

10. Why should you participate? GREAT opportunity to gain both industry and research experience! GREAT opportunity to gain both industry and research experience! Work/research experience will help you decide what to do when you finish your degree. Work/research experience will help you decide what to do when you finish your degree. Why not build your resume with NASA? Why not build your resume with NASA? It is FUN! Interact with other college students from all over the country – GREAT networking opportunities! It is FUN! Interact with other college students from all over the country – GREAT networking opportunities!

11. Why should you participate?

12. Still Need More Incentive? Pay – Pay – $4,500 for undergraduate students. $4,500 for undergraduate students. $5,000 for graduate students. $5,000 for graduate students. The program sets up housing for you – roommates, furniture, etc. The program sets up housing for you – roommates, furniture, etc. http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/

13. EVEN MORE INCENTIVE!!

14. Questions? http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/larss/