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NASA Guam Space Grant Undergraduate Internship

 

What is it?

The UOG NASA Guam Space Grant (NGSG) program, as a part of the University of Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium (HSGC), invites undergraduate students to apply for the NASA Guam Space Grant Internship program to pursue professional internships, teaching internships, research internships in the fields relevant to NASA's goals in aeronautics and space research. 

 

The program is geared towards the support and enhancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as they pertain to NASA’s programs, including the study of the universe, evolution of life, our island’s connection to space, and the growth of innovations that enhance the general welfare of the community. The program encompasses a broad range of STEM fields, such as geology, biology, oceanography, astronomy, computer science, medicine, and more. 

 

Internship applications must be submitted to Dr. Romina King and Keanno Fausto by the respective date on the application.

 

Choose Your Path!

The NASA Guam Space Grant Undergraduate Internship program may take the path of either a research internship, a teaching internship, or a professional internship. Students must select one (1) path.

Research interns will work on original research projects in the STEM fields relevant to NASA's goals in aeronautics, earth science, and space research. These areas include engineering, geology, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, oceanography, mathematics, computer science, medicine, education, and other fields. The NASA Guam Space Grant Research Internship includes:

 

(1) a one-semester internship at $3,000, extending into a second semester for a total of $6,000 per year, and

(2) a travel and supply budget of $500 per semester 

 

HSGC UOG awards will be based on the goals of the proposed research training and/or the quality of proposed research/study, appropriateness of proposed research to NASA’s goals, and feasibility of proposed research/study within the planned time frame, and the academic qualifications of the student.

 

Students must secure a mentor relevant to their field of study prior to submitting an application. If students need help finding a faculty mentor, please contact Dr. Romina King at roking@triton.uog.edu 

Successful candidates will be designated HSGC UOG students and will:
• Work 20 hours/semester week
• Be provided training for/mentoring on their projects during the semester.
• Receive additional funds for travel and/or supplies, as funds allow.
• Commit adequate time for training and research.
• Must be a full-time or part-time student in a STEM major and have a mentor.
• Submit mid-semester, end of semester and final progress reports describing their work and accomplishments.
• Give a project poster or oral presentation each semester at the NASA Guam Symposium in the Spring and the HSGC Symposium in the Fall

Teaching interns will be expected to partner with a STEM University of Guam professor and provide instructional support. The NASA Guam Space Grant Teaching Internship includes:

 

(1) a one-semester internship at $3,000, extending into a second semester for a total of $6,000 per year 

 

Successful candidates will be designated HSGC Teaching UOG Interns and will:


• Work 160 hours per semester (10 – 15 hours per semester week)
•Provide instructional support that includes, but is not limited to, preparing the classroom, preparing materials, grading assignments, labs, and exams; running laboratory exercises; providing technical support with online resources (e.g. Moodle, Zoom, WebAdvisor, etc.); offering extra help for students; and cleaning and securing the lab or classroom. • Submit mid-semester, end of semester and final progress reports describing their work and accomplishments.

Professional interns will partner with local agencies/businesses to assist in skill-building opportunities, and be able to pursue original research projects in the fields relevant to NASA's goals in aeronautics and space research. The NASA Guam Space Grant Professional Internship includes:

 

(1) a one-semester internship at $3,000, extending into a second semester for a total of $6,000 per year, and

(2) a travel and supply budget of $500 per semester (for research projects only; as funds allow).

Professional interns will be expected to partner with a local agency or organization, having the opportunity to pursue internships or participate in original research projects relevant to NASA's goals in aeronautics, earth science, and space research. These areas include aviation, engineering, geology, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, oceanography, mathematics, computer science, medicine, education, and other fields.

 

Awards will be based on the goals of the proposed research training, the quality of proposed research/work plan, appropriateness of proposed research to NASA’s goals, feasibility of proposed research/study within the planned time frame, and the academic qualifications of the student. Students must secure a mentor in a local agency/ organization relevant to their field of study prior to submitting an application. If students need help finding a mentor, please contact Dr. Romina King at roking@triton.uog.edu

Successful candidates will be designated NGSG Professional Interns and will:

• Work 20 hours/semester week. • Be provided training for and/or mentoring on their projects during the semester. • Receive additional funds for travel and/or supplies, as funds allow.

• Project must be STEM-related.

• Submit mid-semester, end of semester and final progress reports describing their work and accomplishments.

• Give a project poster or oral presentation at the NASA Guam Symposium in the Spring and the HSGC Symposium in the Fall. 

 

If an applicant has a prospective internship host not listed here, please reach out to Keanno Fausto at faustok9679@triton.uog.edu. Approval is subject to program director's review.

 Who can apply?

All applicants must be:

  1.  A U.S. citizen and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.
  2. A full-time undergraduate student or at least a part-time college-level student on Guam enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours.
  3. Sponsored by a mentor who is willing to guide the student for the duration of the award.*
  4. Prior experience is not required.

*Mentors for the Research/Teaching Internship are faculty at the University of Guam but senior researchers or other qualified personnel at UH or elsewhere are eligible.

 

How do I apply? 

To apply, download the respective application form below and complete all the required fields:

 

Research Internship Form

Professional Internship Form

Teaching Internship Form

 

Additional Documents

 

Internship applications for the Spring 2027 semester are due on January 8, 2027. 

 

The original application material and required documents should be submitted by this deadline to Dr. Romina King via e-mail at roking@triton.uog.edu and Keanno Fausto at faustok9679@triton.uog.edu. Selected applicants will be notified by the Selection Committee.

 

For any additional questions or concerns with submission, please contact:

 

Keanno Fausto

faustok9679@triton.uog.edu

Communications Coordinator

 

and


Romina King, PhD

roking@triton.uog.edu (Email preferred)

Associate Professor of Geography

NASA Guam Space Grant, Associate Director

(671) 588-1479

 

Additional documents

Looking for a form? You're in the right place! If you can't find what you need, reach out to Keanno Fausto at faustok9679@triton.uog.edu.

 

Additional Documents

 

 

Looking for a mentor?

Explore our directory of interested faculty members and professionals to learn more about their research interests and areas of expertise. Feel free to reach out to potential mentors to discuss your interests, learn more about their work, and see if it’s a good fit.

Need help making a connection? Contact Keanno Fausto for assistance connecting with a potential mentor.

 

Faculty Mentors (For teaching and research internships)

Name Position / Organization Research Interests Contact 
Jaeyong Choi, Ph.D. College of Natural & Applied Sciences Statistical AI, uncertainty quantification, and data-driven modeling choij@triton.uog.edu
Glenn Dulla, Ph.D. UOG Land Grant agInnovation Research Center Plant pathology dullag@triton.uog.edu
Rachel Jolley, Ph.D. UOG Land Grant agInnovation Research Center Restoration ecology jollyr@triton.uog.edu
Chris (Myeong-Ho) Yeo, Ph.D. Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI) Surface water hydrology yeom@triton.uog.edu
Rui Zeng, Ph.D. UOG School of Engineering Engineering, hydraulic engineering zengr@triton.uog.edu
Gregory R. Hart, Ph. D College of Natural & Applied Sciences Physics, data science hartg@triton.uog.edu
Grazyna Badowski, Ph.D. College of Natural & Applied Sciences Mathematics gbadowski@triton.uog.edu
Rebecca Kim College of Natural & Applied Sciences Natural sciences kimr@triton.uog.edu

 

Professional Mentors (For professional internships)

Name Position / Organization Fields Contact 
Cara Lin Guam Coral Reef Initiative Marine biology, chemical oceanography, seagrass conservation cara.lin@doag.guam.gov
Christine Fejeran Guam Department of Agriculture Forest & Soil Resources Dvision Forestry, conservation, wildland fire management, watershed restoration christine.fejeran@doag.guam.gov
Lauren Thompson Guam Wildlife Office Applied biological, environmental, and ecological sciences lauren.thompson@doag.guam.gov
Dong Won Lee 2cofly Drones, construction, environmental mapping dwl@2cofly.com
Andrew Joseph 'AJ' Layson WSP Engineering aj.layson@wsp.com

 

Have another mentor in mind?

No worries! You may propose a faculty member, researcher, or qualified professional who is not currently listed in our directory. Mentors must have the appropriate expertise and experience to provide meaningful guidance throughout your internship.

For the Research and Teaching pathways, mentors are generally University of Guam faculty members. However, senior researchers and other qualified professionals affiliated with the University of Hawaiʻi or other institutions may also be eligible.

To confirm a potential mentor’s eligibility, please contact Keanno Fausto before proceeding. Eligible mentors who are not yet listed may be added to the directory.

 

Disclaimer

The mentor directory is provided as a resource to help students explore potential mentorship opportunities. Being listed in the directory does not guarantee a mentor’s availability, acceptance of a student, or placement in the NASA Guam Space Grant Undergraduate Internship program. Mentor participation is subject to individual availability, capacity, eligibility, and any applicable institutional or third-party requirements. All internship applications are subject to the program’s review and selection process.

 

Got A Question?

The Space Grant College and Fellowship program is a program funded by the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) that aims to support education and outreach of space related research and events. Learn more about the program on our Information page.

NGSG works with a variety of colleges, universities, industry partners, educators, and many other groups and individuals under the Hawai’i Space Grant Consortium (HSGC) umbrella.

 

A list of our affiliates can be found above under Affiliate Colleges on the HSGC website here.

Our program only accepts applications from U.S. citizens as it is funded through NASA and complies with NASA requirements. 

The NGSG program provides interns with the opportunity to apply what they learn in coursework to real research and design projects. The internship provides networking opportunities to obtain further internships and/or future employment.
Yes, students must submit their applications via e-mail to Dr. Romina King at roking@triton.uog.edu and Keanno Fausto at faustok9679@triton.uog.edu. Physical drop-offs or mail submissions will not be accepted.
Yes, more details about the NASA Guam Space Grant Fellowship program for graduate students will be announced soon.
No. While all paths will receive stipends to either do original research with a mentor or be a teaching intern for a mentor, the research internships provides an additional 500 USD for supplies and travel as needed and as funds allow.

 

 


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