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2022 University of Guam Drone Corps Applications

Take to the skies with UOG Drone Corps

NASA Guam Space Grant and NASA Guam EPSCoR invite students to fly high by joining the UOG Drone Corps. Launched in 2021, the program aims to build technical capacity for drone services on island by creating a cadre of Federal Aviation Administration-licensed, informed, and responsible pilots. 

The program will introduce members to the fundamentals of drone technology through immersive workshops, give them hands-on experience with technological applications, and inspire them to create their own drone-based solutions in addressing the island’s unique issues.

 

Successful applicants will be able to:

Upon acceptance into the UOG Drone Corps program, members will receive stipends while undergoing a three-step certification process:

 

  1. Completion of the FAA Part 107b knowledge course
  2. FAA Part 107b examination
  3. Accumulation of flight hours

 

This year, UOG Drone Corps will be partnering with the local UAV company Bella Wings Aviation to offer drone flight and test preparation training including hands-on practicum sessions. The three-week preparatory knowledge course will be held in-person during Summer 2022 and will provide students with the necessary skills to understand remote flight regulations and safety procedures.

Licensed pilots will be granted opportunities throughout the year to earn flight time by pursuing internships and simulator experience with private corporations, government agencies, or NGOs requiring drone services.

 

The program will be augmented by workshops that explore the wide-ranging applications of drones. Through these opportunities, students can apply their remote-piloting skills in drone operation missions such as search-and-rescue, remote sensing, mapping, and aerial photography.

 

Who can apply?

All applicants must be:

  1.  Citizens of the United States.
  2. 18 years or older
  3. A student or faculty member at the University of Guam or Guam Community College

Both novice and experienced students are encouraged to apply!

 

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

  UOG Drone Corps Application Form

 

Applications are due by June 10, 2022 (11:59 PM ChST, Guam local time). Further documentation will be requested upon review. Selected applicants will be notified by the UOG Drone Corps Selection Committee.

 

 

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

Keanno Fausto
Communications Coordinator
NASA Guam Space Grant
Email: faustok9679@triton.uog.edu

or

John I. Borja
Communications Coordinator
NASA Guam EPSCoR, Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center
Email: borjaj4619@triton.uog.edu

 

NASA Guam Space Grant Undergraduate Internship (Fall 2022)

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 teaching internships or original research projects 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 by July 16, 2022 (11:59 PM ChST, Guam local time)

 

Choose Your Path!

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

The program includes:


(1) a one-semester internship at $4,000, extending into a second semester for a total of $8,000 per year, and

(2) a travel and supply budget of $500 per semester (research internships only).

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.

 

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 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.

 

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.

 

 Who Can Apply?

All applicants must be:

  1.  Citizens of the United States.
  2. Full-time undergraduates (at least 12 credits per semester) at the University of Guam with a declared STEM-related major.
  3. Sponsored by a mentor who is willing to guide the student for the duration of the award.

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

 Women, under-represented minorities (specifically native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics), and physically challenged students who have interest in space-related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.

How Do I Apply? 

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

  NASA Guam Space Grant URI Application Form

 

Internship applications are due by July 16, 2022 (11:59 PM ChST, Guam local time). 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. Selected applicants will be notified by the HSGC URI Selection Committee.

 

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


Romina King, PhD

roking@triton.uog.edu

Associate Professor of Geography
University of Guam HSS, 2nd Floor, Room 220C UOG Station
Mangilao, GU 96923

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. Physical drop-offs or mail submissions will not be accepted.

Yes, you must declare a major in a STEM related field in order to apply.

Yes, more details about the NASA Guam Space Grant Fellowship program for graduate students will be announced soon.

No. While both 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.
 

 


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