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12.23.05

Ames Research Center
Ames Research Center, located in California's Silicon Valley, provides solutions to NASA's exploration questions through interdisciplinary scientific discovery and innovative technology systems. Ames provides leadership in astrobiology, the study of life in the universe; information science, including supercomputing; nanotechnology; advanced thermal protection systems; human factors; and new tools for a safer and more efficient national air space. Ames develops internationally recognized partnerships and collaborations, exemplified by the NASA Astrobiology Institute, the award-winning NASA Research Park and the University Affiliated Research Center. Ames's designated core competencies are: astrobiology; intelligent/adaptive systems; integrated next generation computing systems; entry, descent and landing systems; and air traffic management systems.

NASA Ames Research Center
Karisa Gonzales
Higher Education Programs Assistant
Mail Stop: 226-8
Moffett Field, CA 94035
(650) 604-0044
(650) 604-0978 Fax
E-mail: kgonzales@mail.arc.nasa.gov

Links:
NASA Ames Research Center Home
Ames Education

Dryden Flight Research Center
Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's primary installation for flight research. Dryden's mission is to conduct safe and timely flight research for discovery, technology development and technology transfer for U.S. aeronautics and space preeminence. Projects over the past 50 years have lead to major advancements in the design and capabilities of many civilian and military aircraft. Other mission elements at Dryden include aeronautical flight research in support of global civil aviation; revolutionary technology leaps; support for development and operations of the space shuttle and future access-to-space vehicles; conduct airborne science mission and flight operations; and develop piloted and uninhabited aircraft testbeds for research and science missions. Dryden is a backup landing site for the space shuttle program. Dryden also tests and validates design concepts and systems used in development and operation of the orbiters.

Dryden Flight Research Center
Susan Miller
P. O. Box 273
Edwards, CA 93523-0273
Work: (661) 276-7428
Mobile: (661) 810-7028
E-mail: susan_miller@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov

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Dryden Flight Research Center
Dryden Education

Glenn Research Center
Glenn Research Center's mission is to develop and transfer critical technologies to aerospace and non-aerospace industries, universities and government institutions. NASA has designated Glenn as its lead center for aeropropulsion. Glenn's role is to develop, verify and transfer aeropropulsion technologies to U.S. industry. As NASA's designated Center of Excellence in Turbomachinery, Glenn's role is to develop new and innovative turbomachinery technology to improve the reliability, performance, efficiency, affordability, capacity, and environmental compatibility of future aerospace vehicles. Glenn's other aeronautics and space roles and missions include management of a broad array of aeronautics research and technology propulsion activities, including propulsion support technology and propulsion systems analysis; space applications involving power and onboard propulsion, commercial communications, and launch vehicles; and microgravity research in the science disciplines of combustion science, fluids physics and ground-based research.

NASA Glenn Research Center
Darla Kimbro
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: (216) 433-2408
E-mail: Darla.J.Kimbro@nasa.gov

Links:
Glenn Research Center Projects
Glenn Education

Goddard Space Flight Center
The mission of Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand knowledge of Earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe through observations from space. To assure that the U.S. maintains leadership in this endeavor, Goddard is committed to excellence in scientific investigation, in the development and operation of space systems, and in the advancement of essential technologies. As NASA's lead center for the Earth Observing System, the central component of the Science Mission Directorate, Goddard's six major laboratories include a broad range of Earth science activities (atmospheres, hydrology, biology and geophysics) related to understanding Earth as a total ecosystem, as well as a full spectrum of space sciences (astronomy, astrophysics, planetary studies and space physics) keyed primarily to observations from Earth-orbiting platforms. Strong engineering, flight dynamics, mission operations, communications, data and computing facilities support these science objectives, allowing Goddard to carry out all aspects of a space-borne science mission from initial concept to final data archiving.

Goddard Space Flight Center
Janie Nall
Phone: (301) 286-0885
E-mail: Jane.M.Nall.1@gsfc.nasa.gov

Links:
Goddard Space Flight Center Home
Goddard Education Programs

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The primary role of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory within NASA is the exploration of the solar system, including planet Earth, by means of unmanned, autonomous spacecraft and instruments. JPL scientists, technologists and engineers are engaged in Earth atmosphere and geosciences; oceanography; planetary studies (including asteroids and comets); and solar, interplanetary, interstellar and astrophysical disciplines. Research opportunities exist in many of JPL’s technical divisions. These technical divisions encompass almost all JPL engineering and science resources. Each technical division is concerned with the planning, design, development engineering and implementation functions relevant to its discipline area. Fundamental to the structure of JPL is the cooperation among the research, science, advanced technology and engineering of these operating divisions. JPL is managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Eva Graham
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
Work: (818) 393-5917
Fax: (818) 393-4977
E-mail: eva.m.graham@JPL.nasa.gov

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JPL Missions
JPL Education
JPL Home

Johnson Space Center
The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, located in Clear Lake City, Texas, a suburb of Houston, is NASA's center for human spaceflight. It was built on land donated by nearby Rice University.

The mission of the Johnson Space Center is the expansion of a human presence in space through exploration and utilization for the benefit of all. The center also is responsible for leadership in the field of astromaterials. Johnson is the Center of Excellence for Human Operations in Space. This means that Johnson provides national leadership and technological preeminence in those capabilities and technologies that support human operations in space. Principal areas include human spacecraft and habitat design and development; human space life sciences; flight crew operations; mission operations and training; planetary surface systems for human operations; and astromaterials collections, curation, and analysis. Johnson is the lead center for the Space Shuttle program, International Space Station program, space operations, Biomedical Research and Countermeasures program, and the Advanced Human Support Technology program. Agencywide assignments include extravehicular activity, robotics technology associated with human activities, space medicine, technology use on the International Space Station, and exploration mission planning and design.

At Johnson, the student can expect to:

Work directly with NASA scientists and engineers on human space flight projects.
Gain hands-on experience designing hardware and software relevant to the space program.
Support real-time mission operations elements for human space flight missions.
Assist with the design of life support and habitability systems specifically for the space environment.
Determine orbital trajectories for future shuttle, station and Mars exploration missions.

NASA Johnson Space Center
Tammie Wright
2101 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
Work: (281) 483-0592
E-mail: tammie.l.wright@nasa.gov

Links:
Johnson Space Center
Johnson Space Center Education

Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center is NASA's primary launch site. The center is responsible for assuring that sound, safe and efficient practices and processes are in place for launch site processing. Kennedy personnel contribute operational expertise to the design and development of new payloads and launch vehicles. The center partners with a wide range of entities to develop new technologies for future space initiatives. Kennedy's focus is shifting from primarily operations to research and development, and will culminate in transition to a Spaceport Technology Center. The Spaceport Technology Center pillars are built around Kennedy's Center of Excellence recognition in launch and launch vehicle processing systems, payload and payload carrier processing systems, and landing and recovery systems.

NASA Kennedy Space Center
Karroll.L.Purer
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Phone: (321) 867-4037
E-mail: Karroll.L.Purer@nasa.gov

Links:
Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Education

Langley Research Center
Langley Research Center has been instrumental in shaping aerospace history for more than eight decades. Established in 1917 as the first national civil aeronautics laboratory, Langley has become a comprehensive, world-class center for aeronautics, atmospheric sciences and space technology. Langley's mission and contribution to the NASA vision is designed to enable U.S. leadership in aeronautics and space into the 21st century. Seventy percent of Langley's effort is in aeronautics research, working to improve today's aircraft and to develop concepts for future aircraft. The center's primary mission assignments are airframe systems and atmospheric sciences. Langley is also the NASA's Center of Excellence for structures and materials research as well as the focal point for wind tunnels and test facilities. The Center manages high-payoff agency programs in aviation safety, airframe systems, high-speed research and advanced subsonics. Langley supports the Nation's space programs by conducting a dynamic program in atmospheric sciences by seeking a more detailed understanding of Earth's atmosphere. Langley researchers also develop technology for advanced space transportation systems and for small spacecraft and instruments. Langley's research includes systems analysis/integration/assessment, aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, hypersonic propulsion, structures, materials, atmospheric sciences and remote sensing, and airborne systems, including crew station design and integration.

NASA Headquarters
Lloyd Evans
Washington, DC 20546-0001
Work: (202) 358-2975
Fax: (202) 606-0122
E-mail: Lloyd.B.Evans@nasa.gov

Links:
Langley Research Center
Langley Education
Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program

Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., develops key space transportation and propulsion technologies including the new exploration crew and cargo launch vehicles; manages space shuttle propulsion elements and science aboard the international space station; and pursues scientific breakthroughs in space that will improve human life here on Earth. Marshall has also led the way in developing the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. And the space optics center at Marshall is developing advanced optics manufacturing technologies that will enhance future space observatories. Today, Marshall's engineering and scientific achievements continue to offer a wealth of benefits here on Earth. Space science research managed at Marshall helps industry create new medicines and medical procedures, manufacturing processes, and electronics and communications breakthroughs that are changing the lives of people all over the world. The center's earth science studies are making important progress in studies of hurricane and tornado formation, mitigation of the phenomenon known as the urban heat island (extreme heat zones), and the use of remote sensing technology to aid farm productivity and identify outbreaks of disease.

Marshall Space Flight Center
L Michael Freeman, PhD
University Affairs Officer
Phone: (256) 961-7805
Fax: (256) 961-7523
E-mail: michael.freeman@nasa.gov

Links:
Marshall Space Flight Center
Marshall Center Higher Education

Wallops Flight Facility
The Wallops Flight Facility mission is to further scientific, educational and economic advancement by providing the facilities and expertise to enable frequent flight opportunities for a diverse customer base. As an operational test site for the next generation of low-cost launch technologies, Wallops supports the commercial development of space technologies and the dissemination of information through educational and outreach programs. Wallops is recognized as a role model for pioneering productive and innovative government, industry and academic partnerships. The key mission elements include the suborbital program, low-cost orbital missions, operational test facilities and commercial development and educational outreach. Wallops promotes the development of a commercial orbital launch complex that supports small- to medium- class launch requirements. Ongoing programs and projects support all four NASA Mission Directorates: Aeronautics Research, Exploration Systems, Science and Space Operations, as well as the development and testing of space-based technology.

Wallops Flight Facility
Keith Koehler
Public Affairs Office
NASA Wallops Flight Facility
Wallops Island, VA 23337
Phone: (757) 824-1579
E-mail: keith.a.koehler@nasa.gov

Links:
Wallops Flight Facility Homepage
Wallops Internship and Coop Program

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NASA Summer Research Experience for Tribal College and University Undergraduates

12.23.05