Eligibility

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO BE A SEES HIGH SCHOOL INTERN?

  1. Open to current high school Sophomores or Juniors ONLY (will be rising Juniors and Seniors) who have not worked as a SEES intern previously.
  2. Must be 16 by July 5, 2026.
  3. Have a strong interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
  4. Ability to complete on-line requirements prior to the on-site intern program.
  5. Must be US citizen.

NOTIFICATION

All interns will be notified on or about May 1 of their selection into the SEES Internship program.

SELECTED INTERNS

Virtual Learning (May–July):

  • Selected interns will receive links to SEES distance learning activities on or about May 15, 2026. Required activities must be completed by July 1, 2026 by 8:00 PM PT. Students who do not complete these requirements will lose eligibility, and an alternate will be selected.

On-Site Internship (Austin, TX):

  • Dates: July 5-18, 2026
  • Students arrive in Austin July 5, 2026 between noon and 4:00 PM CT, and return home on July 18, 2026
  • Location: UT Center for Space Research, West Pickle Research Center, Austin, Texas
  • Includes daytime research, evening sessions, and field investigations
  • Teachers and graduate students will serve as chaperones
  • Personal vehicles, ride shares (e.g., Uber), or unsupervised transportation are not permitted

Virtual Projects:

  • Dates: June-July 21, 2026
  • Each project has its own schedule. For example, the GLOBE Observer team meets three times per week in June and July, with additional field investigations. Review your project description for details.

Commitment:

  • If family vacations, camps, or other activities prevent full participation, please apply another year.

Science Symposium:

  • All interns (virtual and on-site) will present research at the SEES Virtual Science Symposium on July 20-21, 2026, attended by NASA experts, scientists, families, and invited guests.

Certificate of Completion:

  • Interns who complete the program will receive a NASA–UT Center for Space Research certificate.

The SEES High School Summer Intern Program is funded through NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice NNH15ZDA004C and is a part of NASA’s Science Activation program. For more information, go to: https://science.nasa.gov/learners