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NASA Ames Robotics Academy - College Interns

General Application Process

RoboAcad is a bringing together of a remarkable set of talents, experiences, leadership, and enthusiasm. Each intern will have much to offer, as well as much to learn. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who are prepared to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area in a spirit of collegiality, teamwork, and the willingness to dive into a new set of experiences. RoboAcad Interns and Group Leaders will be selected based on their excellence in academic performance, demonstrated prior involvement in robotics, and propensity for teamwork.

The minimum requirements for eligibility to apply to be a RoboAcad College Intern are:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or be a U.S. Permanent Resident (with a current Green Card)
  • Must be 18 yes of age or older by June 8, 2009
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school
  • The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Achievement in math, science, and technology
  • Formal experience in the field of robotics (such as FIRST, Vex, or Botball)
  • Space is limited! Applications must be received by May 1, 2009. All applicants will receive a final acceptance decision in writing no later than May 15, 2009.

    Please download the RoboAcad Application Form (Microsoft Word). Email the completed form, along with an electronic copy of your resume, to the RoboAcad Provost, William Shaw, at:

    William Shaw
    Planners Collaborative
    Provost, NASA Ames Robotics Academy
    william.w.shaw@nasa.gov
    650-604-0857

    Please do a “Save As” and rename this file before submitting.
    RoboAcad09ApplicationR5.doc ( Right Click Save As )


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