SKY-CARE Internship

The 10-week summer SKY-CARE Internship provides high school students with hands-on experience in aerospace research and development. Through mentorship and professional development, participants gain invaluable skills to pursue careers in aerospace and related fields.

Experiential Activities

• SKY-CARE Mentor Meeting
• Tours
• Advance Flight Simulator
• Uncrewed Aircraft System Club
• Marker Space Advanced Manufacturing Lab
• Rocket Club
• SKY-CARE Symposium Poster Presentation

Requirements

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Female students and underrepresented minority students are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to work up to 40 hours per week as predetermined with your mentor at the beginning of the program.

Research Mentors

• Students will be partnered with research mentors at ERAU. Students will learn proper research methods and the processes associated with research activities related to their mentor's research topics. These topics will center around the topics they were exposed to during the high school visits: advanced manufacturing, uncrewed aircraft systems, advanced air mobility, and air transportation systems.

FAQs

Eligibility

• Requirements listed for applicants.

What do I need to apply?

• Application form
• Resume (1 page)
• Unofficial transcripts
• 200-word personal statement
• One recommendation letter

What will students learn from this experience?

• Team collaboration
• Research methods
• Literature review techniques
• Conducting experiments independently after training
• Weekly goal-setting with mentors

Selection Process

• A committee of 10 mentors from diverse STEM backgrounds will evaluate applications, taking into account academic performance, interest and diversity.

Stipend Information

• $3,600 stipend plus meals for the 10-week program

Dining, Campus Engagement and Parking Information

• Engagement with campus faculty and professionals
• Campus dining options
• Parking maps and emergency contacts