From Moscow to the Moon: University of Idaho Students to Work with NASA
Wednesday, May 21 2008
May 21, 2008 HOMETOWN NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho students will experience the science of space this summer as selected recipients in NASA internships and fellowship opportunities. The Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) has selected 14 students from the State of Idaho as interns for summer 2008, 12 of which are from the University of Idaho. Seven undergraduates will work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Four graduate students were selected to study within the NASA Ames Education Associates Program, working on several different projects within NASA. Another student also was selected for the NASA Academy, a program for those interested in a career in aerospace-related fields. All students will work on projects related to one of NASA’s current missions. Two University of Idaho alumni and former NASA ISGC fellowship recipients recently were hired by NASA. James "Nick" Bernardini now is employed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Austin Howard will start with NASA Ames this fall. These opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students are only some of the opportunities created in Idaho through the NASA ISGC program. There are several other initiatives to educate Idaho's K-12 students, inform the general public and further research in the State of Idaho. For more information, visit http://isgc. Students selected to work with NASA include: IDAHO Boise Aaron Goodin and Abraham Shyrock, mechanical engineering undergraduate students Coeur d’Alene Chris Douglas, electrical engineering undergraduate student Eagle Greg Swanson, electrical engineering graduate student Lewiston Jennifer Founds, electrical engineering graduate student; and John Porter, electrical and computer engineering graduate student Moscow Adam Curry and Nicholas Summers, electrical engineering undergraduate students OREGON Bend Brandy Holmes, mechanical engineering graduate student Portland Katie Boudreau, mechanical engineering undergraduate student WASHINGTON Richland Matt Hinkelman, mechanical engineering undergraduate student Spokane Paul Anderson, electrical engineering undergraduate student # # # About the University of Idaho Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s flagship higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year; the University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation ranking for high research activity. The university’s student population includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 150 degree options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For information, visit www. uidaho.edu. Contact: Joni Kirk, University Communications, (208) 885-7725, joni@uidaho.edu JS-5/21/08-ENGR
About the University of Idaho
The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idaho's economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, U-Idaho emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. U-Idaho combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals. For information, visit www.uidaho.edu.