NASA WVSGC Ambassador Program
The NASA WV Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce one-year scholarships for students to promote awareness and inspire, engage, and encourage interest and careers in STEM. Student ambassadors will serve as a vital link between the West Virginia Space Grant Consortium (WVSGC) and the community. This position will increase awareness of the WVSGC and students’ opportunities. Students of U.S. citizenship from any WV Space Grant Consortium affiliate campus may apply.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Attend various STEM events, such as NASA Day and campus recruiting events, to engage with audiences of all ages.
- Interact with K-12 students, higher education students, and the general public to inspire interest in STEM and NASA-related opportunities.
- Assist in advertising WVSGC and NASA-sponsored programs, internships, research opportunities, student research poster competitions, and more.
- Utilize multiple social media platforms to spread awareness about these opportunities.
- Propose campus outreach events to engage with the community and promote WVSGC initiatives.
- Actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all interactions and events.
- Depending on the event requirements, you may work independently, with other Student Ambassadors, and/or with the leadership team.
- Meet regularly with the WVSGC team and conduct or attend at least three outreach events per year.
- Provide content related to events within their district for WVSGC social media and newsletters.
- Courtesy of Space Grant, students will have the opportunity to travel and attend the NASA Space Grant Directors meeting in Washington, D.C.
AWARD FUNDS
Five awards of $1,000 per award will be awarded in the 2024-25 Student Ambassador Program, contingent upon funding from the NASA Office of STEM Engagement.
To apply, click here!
Specific Questions? Please contact Kristina Angeline at Kristina.angeline@mail.wvu.edu