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Southern University student ‘engineers’ bright future at NASA’s Marshall Center
A student from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., spent the summer working on the nation’s space program at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., and learning to solve some real-world engineering challenges.
A student from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., spent the summer working on the nation’s space program at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., and learning to solve some real-world engineering challenges.
As part of its Summer Scholars program, the Marshall Center participated in the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering scholarship program by providing college students from across the country with internships, research opportunities and mentors.
To be eligible for this 12-week program, students must have a “B” average; demonstrate an interest in engineering, math or physical science; have an interest in pursuing an advanced degree; and meet score requirements on standard college entrance exams.
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering is the nation’s largest source of scholarships for minorities in engineering.
Students selected to participate in the program receive scholarship funds to offset tuition and other costs associated with earning an undergraduate degree. And students are given the opportunity to develop professionally and perform in their chosen career field, said Willie Love, assistant director of Marshall’s Equal Opportunity Office.
“The Summer Scholars program gives students the opportunity to work with world-class researchers, scientists and engineers, increase their skills in a highly technical environment, and make a contribution to the work being done at NASA and the Marshall Center,” said Love.
With its strong commitment to education, the Marshall Center sponsors more than a dozen scholarships within its Summer Scholars program. In all, 53 student “Summer Scholars” from across the United States have spent the summer increasing their technical knowledge at Marshall.
More information on educational opportunities with the Marshall Center can be found at:
http://education.msfc.nasa.gov/
Information on the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering scholarship program can be found at:
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