# Presentation: 696143

##   How to Host a Student Scholar (summer internship) or Hire a Graduate Student

Priti Brahma & Chantell Haskins

September 17, 2008

-   How to Host a Student Scholar (summer internship) or Hire a Graduate Student
- Priti Brahma & Chantell Haskins
- September 17, 2008

- NOAA Education

- Class of 2008 NOAA Student Scholars

## Student Scholarship Programs

- Two Undergraduate Scholarship Programs
- Educational Partnership Program Scholarship
- Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship
- Details
- 140 current scholarship recipients between the two programs
- Attended the NOAA Orientation in May 2008
- Studying NOAA-mission sciences including social science and teacher education (Hollings)

## Student Scholarship Programs

**EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program**
- Designed to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in specific scientific areas or fields integral to NOAA’s mission
- Approximately 15 students, entering their junior year, who have matriculated in the natural and/or physical science and engineering fields are selected annually
- Students participate in headquarters orientation where they learn about the programmatic and research objectives
-      and potential career opportunities within
-      NOAA Line, Staff, and Program Offices.
**Program duration:**  Two years

## Undergraduate Scholarship Program

- Students selected must be U.S. citizen, have and maintain at least a 3.0 G.P.A. per academic term and cumulatively, and make a commitment to pursue a degree in a NOAA related science
**Benefits**
- $8,000 scholarship awarded per academic year during full-time study
- Two 10-week paid summer internships ($650/week)
- Housing subsidy during summer internship
- Students are paired with NOAA scientists who serve as mentors on a research projects
- Students present research projects to NOAA scientific community as well as scientific organizations each year
**Total Award Package:** $32,000 over a two-year period

## EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program

- EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program

| Org. | FY01 | FY02 | FY03 | FY04 | FY05 | FY06 | FY07 | FY08 | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OAR |    1 |   2 |   2 |   0 |   2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| NWS |    1 |   1 |   2  |   3 |   4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| NOS |    0 |   2 |   5 |   7 |  13 | 3 | 3 | 5 |  38 |
| NMFS |    2 |   1 |   1 |   3 |   2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
| NMAO |    0 |   1 |   0 |   0 |   1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |  5 |
| NFA |    1 |   0 |   0 |   0 |   1 |     0 |    0 |     0 |     2  |
| NESDIS |    1 |   1 |   0 |   2 |   4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| GC |    2 |   0 |   0 |   0 |   0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  2 |
| NCAS |    0 |   0 |   0 |   0 |   1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  1 |
| TOTAL |    8 |   8 |   10 |   15 |  28 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 115 |

**NOAA has trained 115 undergraduate students in the EPP Undergraduate Scholarship **
**Program.  **

## Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and teacher education. Additionally, it is designed to recruit and prepare students for careers with NOAA and other natural resource agencies, or environmental science educators.

NOAA funds 100+ scholarships per year 

Students participate in one paid summer internship

Program Duration:  Two years

**Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program**
- Designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and teacher education. Additionally, it is designed to recruit and prepare students for careers with NOAA and other natural resource agencies, or environmental science educators.
- NOAA funds 100+ scholarships per year
- Students participate in one paid summer internship
**Program Duration:**  Two years

- Student Scholarship Programs

## Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

**Eligibility**
- U.S. citizenship
- Rising junior attending an accredited college or university.
- 3.0 G.P.A. in all completed undergraduate courses and major field of study.
- Major in NOAA-related fields, including, but not limited to science, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, or teacher education.
**Benefits**
- Financial assistance per academic year during full-time study (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year)
- One paid 10-week summer internship ($650/week) after the junior year
- Housing subsidy during the summer internship
- Travel funds to conferences to present summer project findings
**Total Award Package:**  $30,000

## Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

**NOAA has trained 323 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate students.  **

| Org. | FY05 | FY06 | FY07 | TOTAL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OAR |  50 |  31 |  19 | 100 |
| NWS |  11 |  17 |  16 |   44 |
| NOS |  18 |  18 |  23 |   59 |
| NMFS |  28 |  29 |  37 |   94 |
| NMAO |    1 |    2 |    6 |     9 |
| NESDIS |    2 |    4 |  10 |   16 |
| PPI |    1 |  |  |     1 |
| TOTAL | 111 | 101 | 111 | 323 |

## Undergraduate Scholars Timeline

- Undergraduate Scholars Timeline

- _Fall 2008_
*September * ­– Summer internship opportunities identifying positions submitted to OEd by NOAA mentors
*October* -  Student scholars receive summer internship opportunities
*October to December *-  Student scholars contact NOAA mentors to discuss summer internship(s)
*December to April  *– Student scholars conduct internship site visit to solidify summer project
- _Spring 2009 _
*May/June *– Student scholars begin internship (9 weeks)
*July 27-31 *– Student scholars present their summer projects during mandatory final presentation week in Silver Spring, MD

**Notes:**
We know where we need to go, but we are not so sure how to get there.

## Undergraduate Scholars   Mentor Requirements

- Undergraduate Scholars   Mentor Requirements

- Identify a discreet project which can be completed in 9 weeks.
- Provide office space; a computer; and, access to a telephone, fax, and the internet.
- Provide day-to-day guidance as needed.
- Complete required documentation including Project Plan, biweekly project training records, midterm assessment, and final evaluation
- Complete online Mentor Training
*ALL COSTS for the scholar including travel to/from*
*the summer  internship site and one conference, *
*weekly stipend payments, and housing subsidy *
*are provided by the Office of Education*

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## How do I get started?

- http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
- Submit the form to StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov by September 24, 2008
- Students interested in the internship opportunity will contact you between October and December to discuss the project further and possible schedule a site visit!

## Student Scholarship Programs

**Intern’s Project Title: ____________________________________________________ **
**___Undergraduate****	****___ Graduate****	****___High School**
**Check area (s) of discipline required:**
- ___Biological Sciences	___Computer Science   	___Education
- ___Mathematics	___Social Sciences	___ Policy
- ___Technology (select): 	___Information ___Remote Sensing ___Environmental
- ___Engineering (select): 	___Civil___ Mechnical ___Electrical___ Environmental
- ___Physical Sciences (select):__Physics __Chemistry __ Meteorology __Oceanography
- ___Other, please specify: _____________________________________
**Internship Location:**
- City: __________________________________	State: ________________________
**NOAA Mentor Contact Information ****(Mentor must be in the office during the internship)****:**
- Name: ___________________________________	Phone: _______________________
- E-mail Address: __________________________________	Fax: ___________________
- NOAA Line/Staff/Program Office: __________________________________________
- Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________
**Intern Duties/Responsibilities: (Please be specific, use additional sheets if needed)**
**1.**
**2.**
**3.**
**Identify special skills or training required:**
**1.**
**2.**
- Please **e-mail this form to **_[studentscholarshipprograms@noaa.gov](mailto:studentscholarshipprograms@noaa.gov)_**.**** **If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Partnership Program Office at (301) 713-9437 x150.

- 2009 Summer Internship Opportunity

## Undergraduate 2007 Summer Internships (Ocean Sciences)

- Undergraduate 2007 Summer Internships (Ocean Sciences)

- Charleston, SC
- Fundamental Research on Quantification and Characterization of Metalloproteins (NOS)
- Marine Natural Products and Human Health (NOS)
- Development of Advanced Information Technology Systems in Support of Marine Genomics (NOS)
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Evaluate role of dreissenid mussels in promoting harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes (NOS)
- Silver Spring, MD
- Geospatial Analysis of Estuarine Oceanographic Data (NOS)
- Ocean Education Materials Development (NOS)
- Developing A Satellite Remote Sensing Product For Coral Disease (NESDIS)
- Examine ocean characteristics based on the World Ocean Database (NESDIS)
- San Francisco, CA
- Marine Sanctuary Ecosystem Protection (NOS)
- Creating and publishing a comprehensive species list for San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NOS)
-  Miami, FL
- Ocean Chemistry Division - Nutrient Lab (OAR)

## Undergraduate Scholars     FAQs

- Undergraduate Scholars     FAQs

- Can I contact student scholars who I think would be good candidates for the internship?
- Can OEd pay for a summer intern who is not in one of the two undergraduate programs?
- Can I host more than one scholar?
- Three scholars contacted me, what should I do?
- Can the student scholar drive a government vehicle?
- Have more ?’s Go to our mentor FAQs:
- http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/mentorFAQs.htm

## Should I Hire a Graduate Student?

- Do you have a vacancy either now or in 2 to 4 years from now? Are you involved in succession planning?
- Are you interested in filling that vacancy with an individual whom you can train through their education and graduate research?
- Are you interested in fostering research collaborations with academic institutions?

- Ahira Sanchez-Lugo, MS,  at EPP
- Forum 2006

- Dr. Marian Westley uploading gear  on RV Knorr in the Black Sea

- DaNa Carlis, PhD, on Hurricane Hunter

## Graduate Sciences Program

- Specifically designed to recruit and provide graduate level training to qualified women and minority candidates in NOAA-related sciences
- Individuals are trained in a pre-determined course of study to meet the specificity of NOAA’s scientific occupations
- Mentorships are established between students and NOAA staff to strengthen collaborative research in NOAA’s mission related areas
- The Office of Education supports all costs (salary, tuition, travel) associated with the student until they complete their degree.  Upon completion of the degree, the trainee is reassigned as a full-time employee to the Line Office. The Line Office provides an FTE and assumes all costs at that time.
- NOAA selects up to five student trainees annually

## Graduate Sciences Program

**Eligibility**
- U.S. citizenship
- Individuals accepted into a graduate program at an accredited university
- Pursuing a graduate degree in a NOAA mission related scientific field
- Have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average
- Full-time student at the time of application
**Benefits**
- Total yearly support includes full tuition, $3,000 meal allowance, reimbursement of housing, fees, books, travel to conferences to present their research, work at least 640 hours of paid internships each year, miscellaneous expenses, etc.
- Master’s Students: Maximum of 2 years
- Doctoral Students: Maximum of 4 years
- Permanent full-time position upon completion of academic degree requirements (~$48K to$58K)
- Locality pay based on your geographic location

## Graduate Sciences Program

| Line Office | FY00 | FY01 | FY02 | FY03 | FY04 | FY05 | FY06 | FY07 | FY08 | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NESDIS |    2 |   2 |   1 |   2 |  1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| NWS |    1 |   0 |   1  |   0 |  1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| OAR |    1 |   1 |   1 |   0 |  1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4   |
| NMFS |    0 |   2 |   1 |   1 |  1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| NOS |    1 |   1 |   1 |   0 |  1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| TOTAL |    5 |   6 |   5 |   3 |  5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 42 |

**NOAA has hired 42 Graduate Scientists into the workforce to date.  **

##  Graduate Sciences Program Timeline

-  Graduate Sciences Program Timeline

- _Fall 2008_
*Identify a Position*
*Submit the following paperwork to OEd:*
- Original SF-52 with signatures
- CD-541- performance plan
- Trainee Position description
- Target Position description
- CD-516
- _2009 _
*January 30, 2009 – *Student *a*pplication deadline
*February 20, 2009* – Student applications disseminated to Line Offices for selection
*March 20, 2009* – Line Office provide selections to OEd (rank top 3)
*May 26, 2009* – New class of Graduate Scientists sworn into Federal service, students visit duty station for 2-3 days
*Aug/Sep 2009 *– Students report to University for coursework

**Dominic Hondolero (2008)**

**Michael Edwards (2004)**

**Larry Alade (2004)**

**Amber Morris (2006)**

**Notes:**
We know where we need to go, but we are not so sure how to get there.

## Office of Education Scholarship Programs’ Web Sites

- Graduate Sciences Program, http://epp.noaa.gov
- EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program, http://epp.noaa.gov
- Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program,
- 	http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
- Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, http://www.fosterscholars.gov and http://www/grants.gov

## For additional information:

- Director, Educational Partnership Program
- Jacqueline  Rousseau
- (301) 713 9437 x124
- Jacqueline.J.Rousseau@noaa.gov

- Student Scholarship Programs Manager
- Chantell Haskins
- Graduate Scholarships
- Priti Brahma
- E-mail: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov
- (301) 713 9437 x150