NASA’s Space Life Sciences Training Program at Ames Research Center Deadline 1/21/20 – INSGCNASA’s Space Life Sciences Training Program at Ames Research Center Deadline 1/21/20 – INSGC
NASA’s Space Life Sciences Training Program at Ames Research Center Deadline 1/21/20
The Space Life Sciences Training Program at Ames Research Center SLSTP 2020 apply now Apply Now NASA SLST Logo An investment in tomorrow The Space Life Sciences Training Program (SLSTP) provides undergraduate students entering their junior or senior years, and first year graduate students, with professional experience in space life science disciplines. This challenging ten-week summer program is held at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. The primary goal of the program is to train the next generation of scientists and engineers, enabling NASA to meet future research and development challenges in the space life sciences. The SLSTP Experience In this rigorous program, students work closely with renowned NASA scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research, benefiting from the concentration of bioscience expertise at Ames. In addition to conducting hands-on research, SLSTP students attend technical lectures given by experts on a wide range of topics and tour NASA research facilities. The 2019 SLSTP participants at Ames Research Center The 2019 SLSTP participants at Ames Research Center Credits: NASA/Dominic Hart This program provides opportunities for students to develop professional skills. These include technical and professional development training, presenting their scientific work and submitting an abstract to a professional scientific or engineering organization (e.g. the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research.) SLSTP participants are exposed to a broad scope of space biosciences research performed by NASA scientists. While learning about the tools and methodology that enable biological experiments to be conducted in flight, students acquire skills and knowledge required for the design and execution of life science research conducted in microgravity. Participants in the program receive a stipend and housing accommodations for the summer. In addition to learning about NASA life sciences, interns get an opportunity to experience life in Silicon Valley. Research Areas Students in SLSTP undertake research projects in the following areas: •Studies of the effects of spaceflight on living systems, conducted both on the ground and also in space aboard the International Space Station and other spacecraft. •The development and operation of specialized research facilities to support investigations in microgravity, partial gravity, and hypergravity. •Research and development of advanced biotechnologies that enable NASA’s exploration of distant destinations. Information for Applicants The SLSTP is an equal opportunity program. Admission is by competitive application process. Past student participants were selected for their outstanding merit, passion for space, and desire to study space life science. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements: be a US citizen, age 18 or older in high academic standing (GPA of 3.2 or greater). Applicants should be junior or senior undergraduate student next Fall or a senior graduating in 2020 and entering graduate school next Fall. How to Apply: The NASA SLSTP application system for summer 2020 is now open, and can be found at: https://www.slstpapp.com/. Please subscribe to the SLSTP mailing list and check back for updates. Program flyer: NASA Facts: Space Life Sciences Training Program (Nov. 2019) SLSTP Mailing List To receive e-mail announcements about the program and application process, visit this page to subscribe to our mailing list. Program Support The SLSTP is funded by Space Biology, which is part of the Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Application division of NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. The SLSTP is managed by the Space Biology Project within the Science Directorate at Ames Research Center. SLSTP Profile Book 2019 Weekly Summaries Week 1 Summary Week 2 Summary Week 3 Summary Week 4 Summary Week 5 Summary Week 6 Summary Week 7 Summary Week 8 Summary Week 9 Summary Week 10 Summary SLSTP Previous Programs For more information, contact: arc-slstp@mail.nasa.gov
