Career DayCareer DayScience, Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering & MathEngineering & Math

Homestead High School October 23, 2012

Who are we?

NASA SDOThe Latest Eye on the Sun – most advanced solar observing spacecraft ever.

Camilla SDONASA SDO’s Mascot. Educating about the Sun & Space Flight.

What is NASA?

National

Aeronautics

andSpace

Administration

What do we actually do?

Aeronautics

Human Exploration and Operations

Science

The Future?• NASA is designing and building the capabilities

to send humans to explore the solar system, working toward a goal of landing humans on Mars.Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer, Computer Scientists, Executive Manager, Project Manager and more.

• The International Space Station is fully staffed with a crew of six. Part of the US portion of the station has been designated as a national laboratory, and NASA is committed to using this unique resource for scientific research.

Astrophysicist, Astrobiologist, Biologist, Computer Scientist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Engineer, Mathematician, Psychologist, Medical Doctor, Pilot etc.

• Commercial companies are well on their way to providing cargo and crew flights to the ISS, allowing NASA to focus its attention on the next steps into our solar system.

• NASA is researching ways to design and build aircraft that are safer, more fuel-efficient, quieter, and environmentally responsible.

Computer Engineer, Software Engineer, MaterialsEngineer, Aerospace Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, ExecutiveManager, Project Manager and more.

• NASA is conducting an unprecedented array of science missions that will seek new knowledge and understanding of Earth, the solar system and the universe.

Lots & lots & lots of career opportunities!

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sdo/team/women-of-sdo.html

Questions?

1. How did you decide on this career?

2. How much education and training does your career require? What should a student be doing now to make this transition easier?

3. Are there any educational tangibles that might not be obvious (e.g. a restaurant manager needs a command of English to create a menu that is descriptively appealing)?4. What does a typical day look like to you and what responsibilities do you have?5. Explain the progression of your career path or what a person needs to/should do. Is there an entry level position? Is there potential for growth?

6. What is needed in the form of continuing education to stay current in your field?

7. Student questions or anything else you feel students should know or find interesting about your field.

Internships at NASA• NASA Pathways Programs

The NASA Pathways IEP is for current students accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program. The NASA Pathways IEP provides students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/studentopps/default.htm

More Info

• What Courses or Clubs Should I enroll in?http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfm?page=136

• NASA Astro-Venturehttp://astroventure.arc.nasa.gov/teachers/fact_sheets.html#generic

• Engineering Girlhttp://www.engineergirl.org