Agenda –GSFC’s Blueprint for the Future Core Values Scientific Objectives Lines of Business –Office of Education Structure &Functions –2008 GSFC Education Program Statistics –GSFC Office of Education 2009 Internships –Online Mentor Intern Request Form All Student Interns –2009 Online System Timeline

GSFC’s Blueprint for the future –Core Values Agility – Balance – Collaboration - Diversity – Excellence –Scientific Objectives (next decade) Understand the potential for catastrophic sea level rise Observe the earliest galaxies and stars in the universe Accomplish the first space weather prediction capability Attain the first comprehensive understanding of the moon’s surface and environment Directly search for signs of organic materials within water ice reservoirs on Mars –Lines of Business 1.Astrophysics 2.Heliophysics 3.Exploration Systems 4.Earth Science 5.Planetary Science 6.Communication and Navigation Systems

GSFC Education Structures & Functions Response to HQ Needs: Higher Ed Elementary/Secondary Informal National/State/Local Support Systems Collaboration Performance Measures Student Involvement/ Career Development/ Science Attentive Public Lines of Business Content Focus Division Support Educational Development Effective Practices: (Teacher, Faculty, Informal Ed Providers) Workforce Development/ Research Support

Higher Education 164 Students, 105 Men (64%), 59 Women (36%) 68 Underrepresented Minorities (41%) 87 Space Grant funded students (53%) 65 Mentor funded students (40%) 50 Project funded students (30%) 2008 Goddard Education Program Statistics High School 99 Students 52 Underrepresented Minorities (52%)

GSFC Office of Education 2009 Interns All Goddard Internships will be driven by Mission Requirements and GSFC Lines of Business

GSFC Office of Education 2009 Interns All Goddard Internships will be driven by Mission Requirements and GSFC Lines of Business Goddard Internship placements will continue to work to achieve 50% diversity goal within each project

GSFC Office of Education 2009 Interns All Goddard Internships will be driven by Mission Requirements and GSFC Lines of Business Goddard Internship placements will continue to work to achieve 50% diversity goal within each project GSFC Principal Investigator or Mentor projects will guide the selection process of all intern placements

All Goddard Internships will be driven by Mission Requirements and GSFC Lines of Business Goddard Internship placements will continue to work to achieve 50% diversity goal within each project GSFC Principal Investigator or Mentor projects will guide the selection process of all intern placements The cost of hosting an intern will be shared among Projects, Mentors, Space Grants and Business Sponsors GSFC Office of Education 2009 Interns

All Goddard Internships will be driven by Mission Requirements and GSFC Lines of Business Goddard Internship placements will continue to work to achieve 50% diversity goal within each project GSFC Principal Investigator or Mentor projects will guide the selection process of all intern placements The cost of hosting an intern will be shared among Projects, Mentors, Space Grants and Business Sponsors The GSFC Education Pipeline will become functional in FY09 GSFC Office of Education 2009 Interns

2009 Online Mentor Intern Request Form Position Description (Intern Duties): Location (check appropriate box): High School (age 16 minimum) Freshman/Sophomore Undergrad Junior/Senior Undergraduate College Faculty High School Faculty PhD Researcher Graduate/Masters Graduate/Doctorate Post Doc Title of Project/Position: Disciplines ….Select desired disciplines from dropdown/expanding list Level of applicant at time of internship (check as many that apply): GSFCARCMSFCOther Project Abstract: Skills & Competencies ….Select desired skills & competencies from dropdown/expanding list GSFC Line of Business Category (check appropriate box): GRC AstrophysicsHeliophysicsExploration SystemsEarth SciencePlanetary Science IRADCommunication & Navigation Systems Supervisors must concur that this is line of business related. Please list your supervisor’s name indicating they have concurred to support this request. Appropriate Supervisor/Project Manager Name Support Offices Funds Available Y/N and when in FY09: Qtr 1:Qtr 2:Qtr 3: Number of Interns Requested:

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 5.PIs/Mentors identify list of best fit applicants and commit funds (End of Rounds 1, 2 &3) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 5.PIs/Mentors identify list of best fit applicants and commit funds (End of Rounds 1, 2 &3) 6.Space Grants review, endorse and commit funds to applicants in preferential order – first by those previously endorsed by a mentor, then most deserving (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 5.PIs/Mentors identify list of best fit applicants and commit funds (End of Rounds 1, 2 &3) 6.Space Grants review, endorse and commit funds to applicants in preferential order – first by those previously endorsed by a mentor, then most deserving (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 7.Final placements based on mentor endorsements, project requirements and Office of Education selection criteria; Programs supplement funding where appropriate (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 5.PIs/Mentors identify list of best fit applicants and commit funds (End of Rounds 1, 2 &3) 6.Space Grants review, endorse and commit funds to applicants in preferential order – first by those previously endorsed by a mentor, then most deserving (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 7.Final placements based on mentor endorsements, project requirements and Office of Education selection criteria; Programs supplement funding where appropriate (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 8.Applicants contacted, offered positions, notified of project options and next steps (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 5.PIs/Mentors identify list of best fit applicants and commit funds (End of Rounds 1, 2 &3) 6.Space Grants review, endorse and commit funds to applicants in preferential order – first by those previously endorsed by a mentor, then most deserving (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 7.Final placements based on mentor endorsements, project requirements and Office of Education selection criteria; Programs supplement funding where appropriate (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 8.Applicants contacted, offered positions, notified of project options and next steps (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 9.Space Grants informed of students accepting positions (Jan - May 2009) Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

2009 Application/Selection Timeline 1.PIs/Mentors request students through the Mentor Intern Request Form (Oct 2008 – May 2009) 2.Applicants review and apply to projects and positions matched against their skills and competencies (Round 1: Nov 01, 2008 – Dec 15, 2008) (Round 2: Dec 16, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009) (Round 3: Feb 01, 2009 – April 30, 2009) 3.Computer matches student skills with position inventory 4.Applications screened for completeness and eligibility (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 5.PIs/Mentors identify list of best fit applicants and commit funds (End of Rounds 1, 2 &3) 6.Space Grants review, endorse and commit funds to applicants in preferential order – first by those previously endorsed by a mentor, then most deserving (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 7.Final placements based on mentor endorsements, project requirements and Office of Education selection criteria; Programs supplement funding where appropriate (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 8.Applicants contacted, offered positions, notified of project options and next steps (End of Rounds 1, 2 & 3) 9.Space Grants informed of students accepting positions (Jan - May 2009) 10.Projects make necessary preparations for early June 2009 start Items 1 through 6 below will be completed through the 2009 GSFC Online Application System

Discussion issues Appropriate role of Space Grants in recruitment of students for specific jobs Funding decisions and timelines Funding guarantees prior to offer being made Other

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Academy (7 women, 12 men, 42% minority, 18 SGs) Robotics (5 women, 18 men, 54% minority, 23 SGs) SIP (12 women, 12 men, 46% minority, 19 SGs) SEICA (13 women, 13 men, 88% minority, 4 SGs) SAWDRIP (3 women, 15 men, 30% minority, 16 SGs) NASA/APL (2 women, 3 men, 60% minority, 2 SGs) MUST (3 women, 2 men, 100% minority, 0 SGs) Other Programs (14 women, 30 men, 25% minority, 5 SGs) 2008 Goddard Higher Education Program Statistics by Project