HUNTSVILLE — To encourage high school students to purse careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has announced an intern program this summer.
The Alabama Aerospace Fellowship, hosted by the center’s Space Camp Institute, is for ages 15-18. The program seeks to support and encourage students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Applications will close 11:59 p.m., April 15. Acceptance notifications will be emailed no later than May 2.
As envisioned by Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and supported by Lockheed Martin, the internship program is free.
“In order to recruit and retain long-lasting, high paying, 21st century jobs in Alabama’s aerospace industry, we must have workers with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to fill those jobs,” Ainsworth said. “The Alabama Aerospace Fellowship will provide today’s students with the first-person, hands-on experience that allows them to become the engineers, designers, and industry leaders of tomorrow.”
The fellowship program is presented in two parts: a virtual symposium with seminars and briefings from the state’s aerospace leaders; and an in-person residency at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
The virtual component of the fellowship program is June 2-6 and the residency portion is July 25-30.
The residency portion includes visits to academic institutions and aerospace facilities along with hand-on lessons focused on professional development skills.
Fellows will learn about teamwork and leadership, personal communication skills, and how to build a professional network.
Applicants must be Alabama residents and U.S. citizens who will be 15-18 years old in July 2025. Apply at rocketcenter.com.
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