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Internship: NASA Johnson Space Center Oral History Project (Houston, Texas) 

Forwarded to STHC-L from H-SCI-MED-TECH.  -- Russell Johnson


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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 13:47:27 -0000
From: Iwan Morus <i.morus@qub.ac.uk>
Subject: FYI: Internship: NASA Johnson Space Center Oral History Project
Sender: "H-NET List on the History of Science, Medicine, and 
Technology" <H-SCI-MED-TECH@H-NET.MSU.EDU>

From:           Kevin_Rusnak@signalcorp.com

Each summer the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in
Houston, Texas, employs a small group of undergraduate and graduate 
students in history (or related fields) to provide research support for 
its ongoing Oral History Project.  They are now accepting applications 
for this year's program.  A full description and application 
information is included below.  I would suggest each applicant also 
include a letter of recommendation with their materials.  Though NASA 
does not provide housing, many low-cost, temporary housing 
opportunities are available in the area; a list is available through 
the JSC Co-op office.

I particularly encourage students interested in the history of 
technology to apply.  Some portion of the research will deal with 
technical issues, so an interest in that area or the space program in 
general can be beneficial.  If you have questions concerning the 
application process, please use the contact information provided in the
announcement.  If you have general questions about the Oral
History Project, you may also contact me via telephone or e-mail (listed
below).  Please note the deadline for applications is March 7, 2001.

Kevin Rusnak, Historian
NASA Johnson Space Center Oral History Project
ph. (281) 461-1537
fax (281) 461-1562
Kevin_Rusnak@Signalcorp.com

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NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
OPENS:     02/07/01 CLOSES:    03/07/01

The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center announces its 2001 Oral History 
Project Summer Intern Program.  Established by Center Director in 1996, 
the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Oral History Project's primary goal is 
to research and interview individuals who enabled the exciting and 
challenging space programs of yesterday and today.  This program 
provides temporary summer work only and is limited to undergraduate and 
graduate students.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
* Opportunities are very limited
* Positions are full-time
* Pay ranges from $8.95 to $15.20 per hour, depending on experience and 
education * Jobs begin as early as mid-May and will last about 10 weeks 
* Interns are responsible for housing and transportation.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:  As a Oral History Program Summer Intern, you will 
have the unique opportunity to participate in documenting the history 
of the U.S. human space exploration.   You will be responsible for 
researching biographical information on key contributors to NASA's 
Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs.  This 
research involves accessing published and unpublished (primary and 
secondary) materials including written histories, interviews, technical 
documents, and Internet sources.  Using this research, you will then 
compile professionally structured biographical profiles. These profiles 
include relevant technical and historical information regarding the 
subject's career with NASA and are used to help prepare our staff of 
professional interviewers in conducting each interview. You will gain 
significant experience in research, writing and being part of the 
operations of the Johnson Space Center and knowledge of this country's 
space flight history. Additionally, throughout the summer period, you 
will find opportunities to experience current space program activities, 
press conferences, and interaction with other JSC scientific and 
technical interns.

For Additional History Program  information contact:
Bill Larsen, 281.483.4062 or Glen Swanson, 281.483.6924.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB:
* U.S. Citizenship
* Current enrollment in a four-year college or university
* Completed at least junior year
* Research experience, and good writing and documentation skills
* Computer experience with MS Word and PowerPoint
SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
* Grade point average of 3.0 or above
* Current enrollment in graduate degree program pursuing history,
space technology, aerospace studies, or similar degree * Excellent
verbal and written communications

BASIS OF SELECTION:  Qualified applicants will be selected for the
program by a rating panel

HOW TO APPLY:  To receive full consideration submit your resume
or a completed Optional Application for Federal Employment (for OF-612).
Clearly mark your resume/application for the Oral History Project 
Summer Intern Program.  You must also provide the following: * Full 
name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers * Social 
Security Number * Your college transcript from the 2000 Fall semester,
OR * Your letter of acceptance admitting you to the 2001 Fall
semester, OR * Your signed certification that you will be attending
college in the Fall 2001 semester.


If you are claiming veteran preference based on active military
service, you must also include your form DD-214.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL NOT RECEIVE
CONSIDERATION

WHERE TO APPLY:  You may apply by leaving your complete application 
package in the Employment Office, Building 111, at the Johnson Space 
Center, or by mailing to the address below.  Applications must be 
received at the Johnson Space Center no later than March 7, 2001.

NASA Johnson Space Center
Attention:  AH2/Student Programs
2101 NASA Road One
Houston, TX  77058

Consideration for employment is given to all qualified and eligible
applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual
orientation, or national origin.  Reasonable accommodation will be
made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.

NASA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
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