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Debbie Murray
LARSS Program Coordinator
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Phone: (757)-864-5215
Fax: (757)-864-9701
Deborah.B.Murray@nasa.gov
Sarah Pauls
LARSS Program Assistant
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Phone: (757)-864-4394
Fax: (757)-864-9701
Sarah.E.Pauls@nasa.gov
Shelley Spears
Director, Educational Outreach
National Institue of Aerospace
Phone: (757)-325-6701
Fax: (757)-325-6701
Shelley.Spears@nianet.org
Dr. Thomas Pinelli
University Affairs Officer
Office of Education, NASA LaRC
Phone: (757)-864-2491
Fax: (757)-864-9701
Thomas.E.Pinelli@nasa.gov
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall 2012
Deadline May 25, 2012
Spring 2013
Deadline October 12, 2012
Summer 2013
Deadline February 1, 2013
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
LARSS ranked 6th for nation's best internships in 2011!
The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program is one of NASA’s most prestigious and successful student research programs, having recently placed among the top ten best internships in the nation. LARSS has been providing mentorships in research to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as well as in Business, Communication, Marketing, and other areas that support NASA’s mission for the past 25 years.
LARSS is designed to bridge the gap between academic concepts and real-world experience, by creating opportunities for students to come to NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to conduct research and work on projects under the mentorship of NASA professionals.
Congressman Wittman addressed the assembly at the LARSS 25th Anniversary Banquet, August 4, 2011.
Directive
The central directive of the LARSS program is to supply the NASA pipeline with high caliber students by enhancing their education with opportunities to work on real-world NASA projects and conduct research beside Engineers, Scientists, Technologists, and other NASA professionals. During their LARSS tenure, students conduct research in NASA LaRC’s state-of-the-science laboratories and other world-class facilities, which utilize NASA’s unique capabilities. Students also participate in professional development and enhancements activities, including but not limited to lecture colloquiums, site tours, and networking opportunities with NASA and industry professionals. In turn, the LARSS program has a direct impact on the continual supply of educated and skilled professionals for NASA and the Nation’s future workforce.
Impact
In its 25 year history, the LARSS program has provided opportunities to thousands of students from across the United States and U.S. Territories. On average, more than 200 students participate in the program per year, during the Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions.
Please note the LARSS Program is not part of NASA Solar.
Stipend Information
LARSS is a paid internship program. The amount of each student’s stipend is based upon his or her student level (undergraduate or graduate). Stipend amounts are based on the 10-week Summer Session period of research, Fall & Spring 15-week Sessions are adjusted accordingly.
LARSS Student Stipends
- Graduate Students: $6,000
- Rising Undergraduate Juniors & Seniors: $5,000
Bridge Student Stipends (See LARSS Bridge Program)
- Rising Undergraduate Freshman & Sophomores: $4,000
- Rising High School Seniors: $3,000 (10-week session) or $2,400 (8-week session)
- Rising Undergraduate Juniors & Seniors: $5,000
The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program is managed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) under a sub-award from the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA).
Professional Spotlight
"Dr. Aaron Smith is an advocate. Over the course of his professional life he has forged a career in education that has been driven by a passion for the advancement of opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). His passion was born in the midst of an academic career in computer science and fostered into maturity during a LARSS tenure spanning all four consecutive years of Smith’s undergraduate career. Read more . . . "
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"The LARSS program has been recognized as one of the best internship programs in the country. For science and engineering students, it offers the opportunity to work one on one with a recognized research mentor on exciting cutting edge problems. Through the enrichment programs offered by LARSS, you will be exposed to a wide spectra of research areas and you will have the opportunity to assess whether a career at a research lab is right for you." - Dr. Bernard Grossman, Vice President, Education & Outreach, National Institute of Aerospace
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