Jason T. Black, Ph.D., Associate Professor / Associate Chair Computer and
Information Sciences Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL 32307 (850)
412-7354 jblack@... http://www.cis.famu.edu/~jblack
http://www.cis.famu.edu/~aawcs<BR><BR>--- On <B>Sun, 12/21/08,
Registration@... <I>&lt;Registration@...&gt;</I></B> wrote:<BR>
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&lt;Registration@...&gt;<BR>Subject: NASA/MUST Internship
Invitation!<BR>To: jblack@...<BR>Date: Sunday, December 21, 2008, 7:32
PM<BR><BR>
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<P align=center><FONT size=2><STRONG>The MUST Project is Accepting Applications
NOW!&nbsp;</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT color=#ff6600 size=1>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) is sponsoring the <STRONG>Motivating Undergraduates in Science and
Technology</STRONG> (MUST) Project and is now accepting applications for the
2009-2010 academic year. The MUST Project offers support to undergraduate
students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
disciplines. Program participants receive a scholarship, NASA internship,
mentoring and access to a wealth of professional development opportunities.
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<P><STRONG>Project offerings include:</STRONG></P>
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<P><STRONG>A one-year competitive scholarship</STRONG></P></TD>
<TD><FONT size=1>covering up to one-half of tuition and fees, not to exceed
$10,000 per academic year. the scholarship is renewable through the scholar's
junior year provided that all eligibility criteria are continually
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<TD><STRONG>A 10-week paid summer internship</STRONG></TD>
<TD><FONT size=1>at one of ten nationwide NASA Centers. Scholars receive a
$6,000 stipend plus transportation and location allowance not to exceed
$1,000,</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><STRONG>Support from MUST Professional and Academic Support System
(PASS)</STRONG>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD><FONT size=1>providing scholars with an online student community and
professional development/leadership training, and </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><STRONG>Invaluable resources, insight, and experience to further STEM
education and career aspirations from the MUST Consortium,</STRONG></TD>
<TD><FONT size=1>which is comprised of three member organizations: the Hispanic
College Fund (HCF), the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation
(UNCFSP), and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
(SHPE).</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<P><STRONG><BR>Eligibility requirements:</STRONG></P>
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<LI><FONT size=1>Must be a U.S. citizen from underserved and underrepresented
groups (i.e., women, minorities, and person with disabilities) in STEM
disciplines, including those residing in rural and economically disadvantaged
communities, </FONT></LI></UL></TD></TR>
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<LI><FONT size=1>Must reside in the United States or a U.S. Territory,
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<LI><FONT size=1>Be a college freshman, sophomore or junior and hold a full-time
academic status at the an accredited college or university (in the U.S. or U.S.
territory) for the 2009-2010 academic year, </FONT></LI></UL></TD></TR>
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<LI><FONT size=1>Must earn and maintain a cumulative grade point averal of no
less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), and </FONT></LI></UL></TD></TR>
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<LI><FONT size=1>must be enrolled in STEM disciplines whose major are aligned
with NASA's core competencies (physical science, technology, engineering, or
mathematics degree).</FONT></LI></UL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><STRONG><FONT
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<P align=center><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3><STRONG>Deadline for Applications:
February 2, 2009</STRONG></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P align=center><FONT size=2>Visit </FONT><A href="http://www.uncfsp.org/must"
target=_blank rel=nofollow><FONT color=#ff0000
size=2>www.uncfsp.org/must</FONT></A><FONT size=2> for more information or to
apply</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P align=center><FONT size=2>You may also contact Ms. Porsche Parker at (650)
961-1101</FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD>\
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